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Roads Less Travelled: A Travelogue Across Karnataka

A ground-level journey through Karnataka's towns and villages — exploring livelihoods, landscapes, and the quiet resilience of everyday people.

Western Ghats: 4,200 Hectares Lost to Mining and Encroachment in Five Years

A new report by the Karnataka Forest Department reveals significant forest cover loss in the Western Ghats over the past five years, driven by illegal mining, plantation expansion, and encroachment.

Cauvery Reservoir Levels at 62% as Summer Sets In

Water levels at Karnataka's four major Cauvery reservoirs stand at 62% of total capacity as of early April, raising concerns about drinking water supply for Bengaluru and irrigation for Mandya farmers through the summer.

Bengaluru Traffic: City Records 94-Minute Average Commute in 2026 Survey

A new urban mobility survey places Bengaluru among the top five most congested cities in Asia, with the average one-way commute now exceeding 94 minutes. Edited

Karnataka Handloom Cluster Gets ₹48 Crore Boost Under National Scheme

The Union Ministry of Textiles has approved ₹48 crore for Karnataka's handloom clusters under the National Handloom Development Programme, targeting weavers in Ilkal, Dharwad, and Molakalmuru.

Coorg Coffee Growers Brace for Third Consecutive Below-Average Yield

Unseasonal rains during flowering season and a prolonged dry spell in February have combined to push Coorg's coffee yield estimates to their lowest in a decade.

Mysuru Heritage Walk Project Maps 140 Colonial-Era Buildings

A two-year documentation project by the Mysuru City Corporation and heritage volunteers has mapped 140 colonial-era and Wadiyar-period buildings, many at risk from commercial development.

Raichur's 500 MW Solar Farm Begins Commercial Operation

One of Karnataka's largest solar installations, spread across 2,100 acres in Raichur district, has begun supplying power to the state grid — a milestone for northern Karnataka's energy transition.

Mangaluru Fishing Communities Seek Extension of Trawling Ban Review

Traditional fishing communities along the Karnataka coast have urged the state government to extend the annual trawling moratorium from 61 to 90 days, citing alarming declines in fish populations.

Kodagu Flood Relief: Two Years On, 1,200 Families Still in Transit Camps

Nearly two years after the 2024 Kodagu floods displaced over 18,000 people, more than 1,200 families remain in temporary relief camps, waiting for permanent housing promised by the state government.

Bengaluru's Lake Restoration Programme Revives 14 Water Bodies in Three Years

A civic-government partnership has successfully restored 14 of Bengaluru's historically significant lakes over three years, reversing decades of encroachment, sewage inflow, and neglect.

Bird Watching at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary

A guided morning boat ride and walkthrough at Ranganathittu — Karnataka's largest bird sanctuary and home to painted storks, open-billed storks, herons, and crocodiles.

Kudremukh Peak Trek — Two Days in the Ghats

A two-day guided trek through the shola forests and rolling grasslands of Kudremukh National Park, ending at the 1,894-metre summit.

Morning Nature Walk — Bannerghatta Forest Fringe

A slow, mindful walk through the forest edge at Bannerghatta — focusing on trees, insects, fungi, and the sounds of the wild.

Skygazing Night at Nandi Hills

Join us for a guided night under the stars at Nandi Hills — telescopes, constellation stories, and chai around a campfire.