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western ghats news

Step inside a luxurious Mahabaleshwar retreat set amid 27 acres of forests

A tour of Le Meridien Mahabaleshwar Resort and Spa, a luxurious retreat.
art culture
Updated on Jun 22, 2026 12:22 pm IST

Pune scientists discover new lichen species in Western Ghats

Pune scientists discover new lichen species in Western Ghats
pune news
Published on Jun 19, 2026 07:06 am IST

35% gap in new odonate study indicates mounting ecological stress in Western Ghats

35% gap in new odonate study indicates mounting ecological stress in Western Ghats
pune news
Published on Apr 27, 2026 06:06 am IST

New study maps rainfall patterns over Western Ghats

TOPSHOT - In this photo taken on June 30, 2018 visitors walk along the ruins of the Lohagad hill fort, near Lonavla in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. First built upon by Indian dynasties stretching back to the Satavahana Empire around the first century BC, the fortified Lohagad -- meaning Iron Fort -- is based on a flat-top hill in India's Western Ghats mountain range and was still in use by successive empires up until the 1800s. The fort is a popular destination for hikers during the monsoon season when heavy rains brings out fresh foliage in the region. / AFP PHOTO / Alex OGLE (AFP)
pune news
Published on Apr 24, 2026 08:08 am IST

Vijayan inaugurates ‘1st blast’ for Wayanad tunnel project

Vijayan inaugurates ‘1st blast’ for Wayanad tunnel project
india news
Published on Mar 07, 2026 07:02 am IST

Freight train loses control near Karjat, accident averted

Freight train loses control near Karjat, accident averted
mumbai news
Published on Feb 27, 2026 08:02 am IST

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Golden Globes, Iran, ISRO, New Zealand Sikhs

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education
Updated on Jan 12, 2026 09:07 am IST

Madhav Gadgil: Green warrior, and a lasting conservation legacy

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Madhav Gadgil (HT PHOTO)
india news
Updated on Jan 09, 2026 11:34 am IST

Madhav Gadgil: The champion of ecology and biodiversity

Madhav Gadgil served as a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, for 31 years.
climate change
Published on Jan 09, 2026 01:29 pm IST

Who was Madhav Gadgil, veteran ecologist known for his Western Ghats work

Madhav Gadgil served as a professor at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, for 31 years.
india news
Updated on May 12, 2026 12:50 pm IST

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, champion of Western Ghats conservation, dies at 83

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, champion of Western Ghats conservation, dies at 83
india news
Published on Jan 08, 2026 09:55 am IST

Veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil, passes away in Pune after brief illness

Veteran ecologist Madhav Gadgil
india news
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 12:03 pm IST

Vande Bharat train on track for Bengaluru-Mangaluru route, says minister

The long-awaited service between Bengaluru and Mangaluru aims to enhance travel for business and leisure. (HT File Photo)
bengaluru news
Published on Dec 31, 2025 03:11 pm IST

Forest dept. preparing review petition to reclaim private forest lands in Maha

Forest officials and wildlife experts fear that the SC ruling may cause large-scale damage to this fragile ecosystem. (HT)
pune news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 03:40 am IST

From Himalayan wolf to Purple Frogs: 7 rare animals that exist in India

India is home to several rare and intriguing animal species.
pet
Published on Nov 20, 2025 08:01 pm IST

IUCN report flags western ghats as an area of significant concern

In 2012, the region was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it contains a large number of different species of flora and fauna, most of which are endemic to the region. (HT)
pune news
Published on Oct 15, 2025 03:08 am IST

Deccan Traps at Mahabaleshwar & Panchgani make it to UNESCO ‘tentative list for world heritage status’

The proposal, submitted by India’s permanent delegation to UNESCO on August 27, 2025, highlights the global significance of the region’s volcanic formations and ecological richness. (HT)
pune news
Published on Sept 24, 2025 04:56 am IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
us
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

Two new damselfly species discovered in Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Kerala

Konkan Shadowdamsel and Crimson Shadowdamsel were reportedly mistaken for the Red-spot Shadowdamsel.
india news
Published on Aug 15, 2025 06:22 pm IST

Scientists trace ancient origins of elusive Western Ghats Tree Mouse

Molecular dating from this new research places the origin of the Malabar Spiny Tree Mouse’s ancestors in the Eocene period, between 56 to 33.9 million years ago, indicating that the species likely survived major geological transformations while taking refuge in the forested hill ranges of the Western Ghats. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Jul 13, 2025 07:52 am IST

Green activists protest Karnataka government’s plan to divert Mahadayi river

The rally held under the banner of the “Our Water, Our Right” movement in Belagavi on Tuesday. (HT photo)
india news
Published on Jun 04, 2025 08:04 am IST

IMD warns of intense rainfall over next 3 days, red alert issued in 6 districts

Heavy rains have triggered landslides in Dakshina Kannada district. (HT Photo)
india news
Published on Jun 02, 2025 07:18 am IST

Butterflies flutter through Bengaluru during annual migration, residents in awe

The butterfly movement is part of the annual migration of the blue tiger (Tirumala limniace). (Representational Image)
bengaluru news
Published on May 15, 2025 12:15 pm IST

ICAR-NBFGR discovers two new species of Rohu

Lucknow’s ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (Sourced)
lucknow news
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 09:16 pm IST

44.15% of Goa’s forest cover ‘very highly susceptible’ to fires: Study

The study said roads through forests made fires more likely. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
india news
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 02:28 pm IST

Karnataka farmers join Goa activists against diversion of Mhadei river water

As part of the Kalasa Banduri project, the state government plans to divert waters of the Mhadei river that flows into Goa to the east-flowing Malaprabha river. (Shutterstock)
india news
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:26 am IST

Panel rejects proposal to lift abeyance on forest land for Goa rail project

The land is in the ecologically sensitive Western Ghats. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
india news
Published on Mar 06, 2025 02:02 pm IST

Scientists discover new species of cricket frog in Western Ghats

Minervarya Ghatiborealis stands out due to its large, robust body and distinct morphological features. (SOURCED)
pune news
Published on Mar 01, 2025 07:06 am IST

Researchers find two new species of dragonflies in Western Ghat 

Dainty Longleg was found in Manjadininnavila, a quaint village in Aryanad grama panchayat in Thiruvananthapuram city. (HT PHOTO)
pune news
Published on Feb 16, 2025 06:24 am IST

IISER study highlights significance of hill slopes in maintaining green cover in Western Ghats

A new study by IISER highlights that hill slopes in Western Ghats highly threatened by encroachments are playing crucial role in maintaining the green cover in the region. (HT)
pune news
Published on Feb 05, 2025 09:20 am IST
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