Silent Valley

Eminent environmentalist Prof MK Prasad passes away

January 17, 2022

Eminent environmentalist Prof MK Prasad passes away

He was under treatment for COVID-19.

February 05, 2021
Nilambur's pristine little secret and other attractions

Rivers are the villager’s source of water and as a considerate tourist, it is prudent not to break water pipes or cause noise pollution.
December 28, 2020
Column | When a people’s movement mobilised global support to save Silent Valley

The movement started by teachers and those passionate about science and the environment has shown India that a focussed and persistent campaign can go a long way in protecting fragile ecosystems in the country.
August 22, 2020
Silent Valley National Park is open again; COVID-19 guidelines in place

Ecotourism activities have resumed at the park and visitors are being allowed by following COVID-19 protocols.
July 04, 2020
Another elephant dies in Palakkad forest, officers probe firecracker angle

A five-year-old elephant, which was found with a fractured jaw, by forest officials at Veetikkundu in Agali forest range died last night.
June 03, 2020
One more suspected 'cracker' killing of elephant surfaces in Kerala

On May 27, a pregnant wild elephant in Silent Valley was killed after a pineapple filled with powerful crackers offered by a man exploded in her mouth when she chomped on it.
October 02, 2019
Silent Valley now has 8 new species of dragonflies!

Eight of these were newly discovered species, not recorded in the earlier surveys. Now, the total number of dragonflies species at the Silent Valley zone is 91.