As Shigella spurs panic in Kerala, health dept says nothing to worry
At least 40 cases of this intestinal infection have been reported from Kozhikode and surrounding areas; an 11-yr-old has died
Neelakurinji: Blue bloom in a blue moon
2018 is the year when the shrub is flowering again in the hills of South India. Here is its story
Cheruvayal Raman’s paddy project: 20 years, 54 varieties, 1 national award
This 70-year old farmer's lifelong mission is to save Kerala's traditional rice varieties
Kerala treating suspected Nipah case as 'positive', awaits crucial report
The National Institute of Virology’s Alappuzha unit as well as a private lab in Bengaluru have stated that the 23-year-old man quarantined …
Swarga brings to life endosulfan tragedy
Since the author was involved in the protests against endosulfan, he has been able to seamlessly integrate the story with the real movement
Up in smoke
Illegal marijuana cultivation leads to a systematic butchering of the rich rainforests of Kerala
Nets but no strings
An informal banking scheme designed to assist the fisherwomen of Kerala has gained momentum within its short period of operation
For a better tomorrow
There are many in Kerala who just would not have anything to do with the obsolete official education system. They want change, and that, …
Flashpoints
For several years, governments of coastal states have been trying to persuade the Centre to relax the crz rules. Here is how some major '…
Recurrent scourge
Spread of rat fever in Kerala, once again points to the lacuna of the authorities in controlling the disease
Kerala farmers grow vanilla for profit
Thampi Thomas, an advocate-turned-planter of Kolenchery in south Kerala, sold raw vanilla beans for Rs 500 per kilogramme (kg) in 1999. During …
Kerala’s water budget can help tackle shortage issues: Experts
Budget prepared based on the availability and consumption of water in the state for equitable distribution
Kerala’s ‘pink phenomenon’ can choke water bodies and drains, warn scientists
The species, Cabomba Furcata, can lead to biodiversity loss and are a threat to ecosystem health
Kerala deluge: Flooded districts were rain-deficit 24 hours ago
Till August 6, Kerala reported a deficit of 10% in its seasonal monsoon rainfall; by August 7, several districts had been issued red alerts
Amicus curiae flags sudden discharge from dams, lack of forecasting for Kerala floods
All 79 Kerala dams were geared up for power generation, irrigation; not controlling flood: report
Kerala regularises paddy field reclamation and conversion up to 2008
The government expects to make additional revenue of Rs 200 crore; activists say it has yielded to mafia pressure
Karnataka Bandh on sharing of Cauvery waters
The Cauvery water sharing dispute has been a bone of contention between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu since the British Raj
Kerala's Thrissur district is recharging 4.5 lakh wells
Inititated in 2008 to arrest fast depletion of groundwater, the community scheme received the Danish Water Air Food Award 2018 for offering …
Kerala has taken a bold step with its ban on single-use plastics
Whether it will be successful remains to be seen; however, it is a praiseworthy step nonetheless
Oily hopes
Red palm oil could be a potent source of beta-carotenes which help in combating vitamin A deficiency
Poisonous deeds
Using copper sulphate crystals to catch fish in the waters of Kerala result in their greater mortality
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 9, 2022)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal
India’s first monkeypox case reported from Kerala
The patient had returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates July 12 and was symptomatic at the time
Kerala flood mitigation: Chengannur canal case study
Ensuring flow in state’s blocked-out waterways can help prevent floods; public participation is important
DTE recommends: What to read, watch, do
Here's all about a book on the heroic fishermen of the 2018 Kerala floods, documentary film on large-scale mining, photo exhibition in the US and more
