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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.