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Locals in Ayampara captivated a rare Hanuman langur that wandered from the Western Ghats into a residential area, sparking mystery over how the folivorous primate strayed from its usual forest habitat.
Kerala demands the Centre exclude residential and agricultural land from the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area notification, citing state-specific needs.
Kerala will propose excluding residential areas and Cardamom Hill Reserve regions from the Western Ghats' Ecologically Sensitive Area, citing long-standing settlements and agricultural activity.
Kerala's prolonged handling of Western Ghats ESA notifications, since 2014, has overlooked residents' concerns, creating anxiety.
Kerala seeks to exclude 33 inhabited villages from the Western Ghats ESA, citing high population density and long-standing settlements, which contradicts the Centre's stance to include most areas.
Onam holidays caused severe traffic jams on Thamarassery Ghat Road due to increased tourist flow, heavy trucks, and construction, impacting emergency services.
Kerala's rare mootipazham fruit, resembling jaboticaba, is experiencing a revival. A farmer has successfully cultivated this Vitamin C-rich fruit, which is now attracting visitors.
A massive traffic jam on Thamarassery Ghat Road, caused by stranded heavy vehicles and ongoing repairs, severely disrupted travel for over 10 hours, impacting emergency services and commuters.
Five new balsam species were discovered in the Western Ghats, including 'Impatiens berchmansiensis' named after St. Berchman's College, and 'Impatiens ninanii'.
Kerala will press the Centre to exclude homes and farms from Western Ghats' Ecologically Sensitive Areas, proposing local study recommendations and inviting expert committee members for discussions.
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