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Athirapilly falls under threat
Posted on 23 Nov, 2013 07:54 AMAthirappilly falls is situated 70 km from Kochi city in Kerala's Thrissur district. The 80 ft high falls is a part of the Chalakudy River and originates in the upper reaches of the Sholayar ranges in the Western Ghats. Lush greenery and little streams that cover the winding route up and down to the falls exhilarate and intimidate all at once.
Environment Ministry withdraws controversial amendment
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 11:48 AMEnvironment Ministry withdraws amendment to waste rules
United opposition to the 'Statue of Unity'
Posted on 11 Nov, 2013 11:45 AMEnvironment activists unite against the 'Statue of Unity'
Gujarat government arrests activists protesting Narmada weir
Posted on 05 Nov, 2013 11:02 AMGujarat government culls protest against weir on the Narmada river
Have zones for renewable energy: MNRE
Posted on 01 Nov, 2013 11:55 AMMinistry recommends dividing the country into renewable energy zones
India moves up on the Global Hunger Index
Posted on 21 Oct, 2013 04:56 PMIndia moves up two notches on the Global Hunger Index
37% of the Western Ghats to be eco-sensitive
Posted on 21 Oct, 2013 04:20 PM37% of the Western Ghats "ecologically sensitive"
Minor mineral, major mafia
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 04:05 PMPahanbarri was a small village of 3000 people in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district. The 200-year old village was known for its fertile soil, thanks to being located on the banks of the Tawa, a tributary of the Narmada river. On August 1 this year, the river changed its course, broke its bank and entered the village.
The comedy and tragedy of the Doddaballapur tanks
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 02:08 PM1972 was the year. A massive hit, a landmark movie in Dr. Rajkumar's cinema career was realeased: Bangarada Manushya (The Golden Man).
With many melodious and meaningful songs, the theme was something close to one's heart - an urban youth returns to his ancestral village, takes up agriculture and works for the welfare of the village.