Environment

June 6, 2026 1:15 PM

Nilgiri Tahr population rises to 1,364 in Tamil Nadu: Survey

Tamil Nadu’s conservation initiatives for the endangered Nilgiri Tahr have recorded encouraging gains, with the latest synchronised survey estimating the population of the state animal at 1,364 in 2026. The figure marks a 4.68 per cent increase from last year’s count of 1,303 and an overall ris...

June 5, 2026 4:02 PM

Monsoon intensifies in Kerala, first red alert of season issued

Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala as the monsoon intensifies, with the India Meteorological Department issuing the first red alert of the season for five northern districts. Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under red alert on Saturday, while three district...