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Western Ghats

Karnataka's forest dept to propose Rs 2-3 cess on water bill to fund Western Ghats conservation

Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre gave directions to the additional chief secretary of his department to submit a proposal on the matter within the next seven days.

13 November 2024, 16:20 IST

Karnataka's forest dept to propose Rs 2-3 cess on water bill to fund Western Ghats conservation

Karnataka's forest dept to propose Rs 2-3 cess on water bill to fund Western Ghats conservation

Karnataka's forest dept to propose Rs 2-3 cess on water bill to fund Western Ghats conservation

13 November 2024, 16:20 IST

What would the ESA tag do for the Western Ghats?

Historically, state governments have been poor environmental regulators, and the argument is that the central government, as an additional checkpoint, provides a higher level of oversight.

10 October 2024, 00:14 IST

What would the ESA tag do for the Western Ghats?

What would the ESA tag do for the Western Ghats?

What would the ESA tag do for the Western Ghats?

10 October 2024, 00:14 IST

Karnataka govt to stick to its decision to completely reject Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

Dated July 31, the draft classified part of Western Ghats in six states, including Karnataka, as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (EAS). In all, the Cabinet discussed 28 matters, of which 26 were approved.

26 September 2024, 16:39 IST

Karnataka govt to stick to its decision to completely reject Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

Karnataka govt to stick to its decision to completely reject Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

Karnataka govt to stick to its decision to completely reject Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats

26 September 2024, 16:39 IST

Karvi bloom in Western Ghats after 8 long years

The shrub has an interesting life cycle. It comes alive and green every year during the monsoon, but once the rains are over, all that is left is dry and dead-looking stems.

23 September 2024, 03:50 IST

Karvi bloom in Western Ghats after 8 long years

Karvi bloom in Western Ghats after 8 long years

Karvi bloom in Western Ghats after 8 long years

23 September 2024, 03:50 IST

Karnataka leaders oppose Western Ghats draft ESA notification

Representatives from all the parties termed the ESA unscientific and said the measures came at the cost of the welfare of the people living in the areas.

19 September 2024, 16:04 IST

Karnataka leaders oppose Western Ghats draft ESA notification

Karnataka leaders oppose Western Ghats draft ESA notification

Karnataka leaders oppose Western Ghats draft ESA notification

19 September 2024, 16:04 IST

Ignore at your own peril

Government apathy and deforestation are endangering the Western Ghats, putting lives and ecological security at grave risk

11 September 2024, 19:16 IST

Ignore at your own peril

Ignore at your own peril

Ignore at your own peril

11 September 2024, 19:16 IST

Western Ghats ESZ notification: Karnataka govt to hold consultation in 10 districts on September 19

The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) issued the sixth draft ESZ notification on July 31, reiterating the proposal to declare as ESZ 56,825.7 sq km in six states, including 20,668 sq km in 10 districts of Karnataka.

11 September 2024, 14:00 IST

Western Ghats ESZ notification: Karnataka govt to hold consultation in 10 districts on September 19

Western Ghats ESZ notification: Karnataka govt to hold consultation in 10 districts on September 19

Western Ghats ESZ notification: Karnataka govt to hold consultation in 10 districts on September 19

11 September 2024, 14:00 IST

K'taka needs greater central devolution as it faces regional imbalances, urbanisation challenges: CM

In his address to Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission Arvind Panagariya and its members at a meeting here, he said Bengaluru needs an investment of Rs 55,586 crore over the next five years out of which the State requested for a grant of Rs 27,793 crore.

29 August 2024, 08:00 IST

K'taka needs greater central devolution as it faces regional imbalances, urbanisation challenges: CM

K'taka needs greater central devolution as it faces regional imbalances, urbanisation challenges: CM

K'taka needs greater central devolution as it faces regional imbalances, urbanisation challenges: CM

29 August 2024, 08:00 IST

Karnataka may seek to cut Western Ghats eco sensitive area by 4000 sq km

Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre who chaired a cabinet sub committee meeting on Wednesday to discuss the matter said most of the area proposed as ESA already enjoys protection as tiger reserves, wildlife sanctuaries and notified forests.

28 August 2024, 14:09 IST

Karnataka may seek to cut Western Ghats eco sensitive area by 4000 sq km

Karnataka may seek to cut Western Ghats eco sensitive area by 4000 sq km

Karnataka may seek to cut Western Ghats eco sensitive area by 4000 sq km

28 August 2024, 14:09 IST

Karnataka's Eshwar Khandre proposes curbs on land conversion in Western Ghats

The minister noted that Himachal Pradesh, which also witnessed landslides, has introduced separate rules for land use change and construction in fragile areas.

16 August 2024, 22:56 IST

Karnataka's Eshwar Khandre proposes curbs on land conversion in Western Ghats

Karnataka's Eshwar Khandre proposes curbs on land conversion in Western Ghats

Karnataka's Eshwar Khandre proposes curbs on land conversion in Western Ghats

16 August 2024, 22:56 IST