Kerala's 2025: A Crisis for Forests and Tribal Communities
Kerala's forests faced a tumultuous 2025 with rising human-animal conflicts, controversial bills, and 24 deaths. Explore the ecological and political crisis unfolding in the high ranges.
Kerala's forests faced a tumultuous 2025 with rising human-animal conflicts, controversial bills, and 24 deaths. Explore the ecological and political crisis unfolding in the high ranges.
The Supreme Court suspends its Nov 2025 order defining the Aravallis, acknowledging a 'structural paradox'. This move highlights the struggle to translate ecological needs into legal standards. Read the full analysis.
UDF secures control in three Kerala panchayats after unexpected vote shifts and lucky draws in Vadakara, Muppainad, and Moodadi. Read the full story of the political twists.
Kalatingal Noufal lost 11 family members in the Wayanad landslide. Now, his 'July 30' cafe stands as a testament to resilience and community support in Kerala. Read his inspiring story of rebuilding.
Forest officials in Kerala's Wayanad capture a 'maneater' tiger responsible for killing a 65-year-old woman. The operation concluded on December 26, 2025. Read the full story.
A new study reveals unchecked sewage, construction, and waste dumping along Goa's Zuari and Sal rivers have reduced plant diversity and increased pollution-tolerant species, threatening vital mangroves.
Forest officials in Kozhikode deploy additional trap cage to capture tiger responsible for killing a tribesman. Round-the-clock patrols and safety measures, including rear-facing masks, are underway. Read the latest updates.
Kerala's chief wildlife warden permits capture of tiger that killed a man in Wayanad. Forest department intensifies patrols, installs cages. Read the latest updates.
A 60-year-old tribal man was killed in a tiger attack in Wayanad's Vandikkadavu forest. The incident has sparked protests over rising human-animal conflict. Read the full report.
A new study uncovers how nocturnal spiders in East Asia capture fireflies and use their glow as bait to lure more insects. This clever hunting strategy boosts their catch rate significantly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra shared a cordial conversation at the Lok Sabha Speaker's tea, discussing blue turmeric and sharing a laugh over a Tamil vote appeal. Read about the rare bonhomie after a contentious sessio
Major progress in rehabilitating Wayanad landslide survivors as authorities complete roof slabs for 122 houses at Elstone Estate. Over 1300 workers toil round the clock. Read the full update.
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has appealed to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to expedite crucial road projects in Kerala's Wayanad, citing public safety concerns. Read more on the urgent call for infrastructure development.
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra raised highway safety concerns in Lok Sabha, leading to a meeting with Nitin Gadkari. The minister assured action on Kerala projects and shared a light-hearted moment. Read the details.
A tiger that strayed into Wayanad's Padikkam Vayal and Cheekaloor, causing panic, has safely returned to the Pathiri Reserve Forest. Forest officials confirm the end of prohibitory orders. Read the full story.
Forest department uses thermal drones, crackers & kumki elephants to drive a 5-year-old male tiger, WWS-112, back into Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. 80 personnel deployed, schools closed. Read the full story.
Kerala High Court upholds environmental clearance for Anakkampoyil-Mepadi tunnel, citing no procedural lapses. Petitioners can approach NGT. Read the full details.
Vijayakumari N S, the first civilian woman rescuer at the Wayanad landslide, is now contesting panchayat elections from Muppainad. Driven by duty, she aims to serve her community. Read her inspiring journey.
Radio Mattoli, Wayanad's community radio, launches a hyperlocal campaign in Paniya, Kattunayikka & Ravula dialects to mobilize tribal voters for Dec 11 elections. Learn how radio waves bridge the gap in remote forests.
Discover the vital ecological functions of soil hidden beneath India's urban landscapes—from parks to streets. Learn why protecting this resource is key to sustainable city living.
Planning a winter escape? Discover seven stunning hill stations near Kerala, perfect for a refreshing December holiday. From misty Munnar to serene Yercaud, find your ideal cool retreat.
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
Wayanad DCC president T J Issac files complaint with SEC seeking removal of Kalpetta returning officer who rejected Congress candidate's nomination. Read the full details.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges MPs to pressure Centre for increased Wayanad rehabilitation assistance and approval of amended Wildlife Act. Strong advocacy needed.
Congress accuses CPI(M) of rejecting UDF candidate nominations on flimsy grounds in Kerala local body polls. Key candidate K G Raveendran among those affected. Read the full story.
Sikkim faces 440 earthquakes in a decade as development pressures threaten fragile Himalayan ecology. Experts warn of growing environmental risks in the region.
Pune children discover the secret world of bird communication. Learn how embryos talk and tech like shotgun mics decodes songs. Join the fun at Empress Garden!
Discover how Pune's groundbreaking Spider Watch initiative is transforming fear into fascination through citizen science, creating India's first comprehensive urban spider database while challenging deep-rooted arachnophobia.
Discover how Bengaluru's creative minds and scientific community are joining forces through the Eco-Watch program to protect the biodiverse Western Ghats from environmental threats through innovative conservation strategies.
Discover how Indian scientists are deploying cutting-edge AI technology to combat silent ecological threats from invasive plant species across the country.