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Chicken has been taken off the menu for medium-sized cats and other carnivorous animals at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP).

Bird flu scare: Chicken off the menu for Bannerghatta zoo animals

After the outbreak of bird flu, jungle cats, leopards and other carnivorous animals that were fed chicken are now given...

14 May 2016 3:13 AM IST

The study points out that there is still hope.

Karnataka: Urbanisation nibbling away at water bodies

The scientists have come out with a list of solutions to revive all the water bodies.

12 May 2016 7:04 AM IST

The endangered animals at Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP), living in smaller and compact enclosures for years, will now have more breathing space.

More breathing space for endangered animals at Bannerghatta Park

Construction of eight new enclosures at a whopping Rs 2.5 crore to be completed soon.

11 May 2016 3:33 AM IST

The most significant question that arises is, can the LDA protect the few remaining water bodies in the city? (Representational image)

Saving the few lakes left: Is LDA upto the task?

Dr. Yellappa Reddy feel that the short-staffed LDA should recruit more people to conduct the operation.

10 May 2016 3:18 AM IST

Pelicans at Kokkarebellur in Mandya district (Inset) A bird caught in power lines. (Photo: DC)

The lost daughters' of our famed Kokkarebellur

The birds were seen nesting in clusters of 15 to 20 pairs per tree.

9 May 2016 2:09 AM IST

The loris is growing slender in numbers

Bengaluru, concrete jungle, has its wild side, too

Dung beetles, one of the most decomposers in the ecosystem, are also found in the city.

8 May 2016 4:27 AM IST

Bengaluru development minister K.J. George

No import of e-waste to Karnataka: K J George

Mr George announced that he would hold talks with the union government to ensure that e-waste is not imported.

6 May 2016 3:58 AM IST

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs worldwide. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bengaluru gets ready for first Million Marijuana March

Over a thousand in the city are reportedly lining up to join the Million Marijuana March (MMM).

5 May 2016 4:34 AM IST

While the newly inaugurated underground stretch of the Metro Rails East-West corridor is clearly a boon for Bengalureans, the BMRCL can make it better as a reality check of the purple line revealed on Monday.

Namma Metro woes: Things you didn't do, BMRCL

The real test for the Metro came on Monday when commuters switched to metro from BMTC buses, private vehicles, taxis and...

3 May 2016 3:20 AM IST

Groups of youngsters visiting the island late at night and partying are causing a nuisance in parts of Srirangapatna leading to the Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary, say villagers.

Jungle Book: Poached for fur, Srirangapatna's otters face extinction

Several water dogs found in the Cauvery river circling the island of Srirangapatna near Mysuru are under threat from...

1 May 2016 4:37 AM IST

Dr. Marigowda (right) showing Britains Queen Elizabeth II around Lal Bagh during her visit in 1961

Urban Legend: Before IT City in Bengaluru, it was fruit basket, thanks...

The names of John Cameron, G.H. Krumbiegel, H.C. Javaraya and Dr. M.H. Marigowda are famously associated with Indian...

1 May 2016 4:31 AM IST

The average temperature in Bengaluru was 19.03 degree Celsius in 1992 and has risen rapidly since to the mid-30s level now.

Bengaluru's new normal: 40 degree Celsius?!

Sunday saw its temperature soar to a never before seen 39.2 degree Celsius, breaking the April 30, 1931 record of 38.3...

26 April 2016 3:02 AM IST