Tamarind seeds has antiviral properties and can potentially be used to develop antiviral medication for chikungunya, according to a research by Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee. The research conducted
The Centre sanctioned Rs 115 crore as monetary assistance and 65,000 metric tonnes of foodgrain to Karnataka in drought relief. This falls far short of the Rs 1,800 crore pecuniary aid and 10 lakh
The Bhadra Tiger Reserve in the Chikmagalur district in Karnataka is now free from all conflict with humans and the results have been spectacular. The tiger population has increased to 40 from 16,
Incessant mining in Kemmangundi in Karnataka is choking the river systems and leading to a severe siltation in the Bhadra dam. The day is not far when the green belt will be reduced to a mere pit of
Lashing out at the Centre for not allocating sufficient funds and foodgrain for drought relief works in Karnataka State, Chief Minister S M Krishna called upon the Centre to develop a comprehensive
Mines and Geology Minister B Muniyappa disclosed that Karnataka State government has decided to allow "conditional quarrying' in the mines located in forest areas and added that the proposal would be
One suspected cholera death and many cases of gastro-enteritis were reported in Bangalore. By late this evening, about 20 persons including children were hospitalised at three government hospitals in
The 700-year-old Gommateshwara statue at Bettadur village in Hunsur taluk of Mysore district is under threat from illegal quarrying activities in the area. The unlawful quarrying near the historical
Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna urged the Centre to evolve a national policy on cloudseeding to help "drought-proof' the country. The efforts on drought-proofing the country should be supported
An American scientist in the field of atmospheric research today said the modern method of cloudseeding being tried in Karnataka would not cause environmental hazards. Participating at a workshop on
The Pollution Control Board has passed a regulation that the usage of plastic or plastic bags in and around public parks like Cubbon Park in Bangalore will be penalised. This rule will be applicable
