Bosky Khanna

Karnataka, known for its advancements in science and technology, has only 8,895 science and mathematics teachers for nearly 22 lakh students of classes 1 to 5 in government primary schools.

BENGALURU: With just about two months to go for the much-awaited biennial Aero India, Air Force Station Yelahanka — where the country's premier air show takes place from February 10-14 — is on the radar of the state government, the forest department in particular.

BENGALURU: While many of those living in the vicinity of Turahalli forest are worried about the frequent sighting of a leopard, some are delighted by its presence there.

BENGALURU: This Winter will be short and less chilly in most parts of south-interior Karnataka because of the formation of multiple systems from October to December.

BENGALURU: The state government agencies are currently reviewing base maps and preparing ground survey reports to determine the extent of lake land loss across Karnataka. The goal of this exercise is not just to update government records but to revise them to reflect the actual situation.

Cyclones, more so tropical cyclones, are usually large scale and destructive. But now the worry is that the mixing of oceans and cyclones is reducing the sea surface temperature and this is reducing evaporation, which will lead to an increase in the intensity of cyclones in coming times.

VELLORE: A day after a leopard entered Dhruvam village in Veerichitipalli reserved forest and killed a 24-year-old woman, the district forest department constit

BENGALURU: The state forest department is undertaking the task of uprooting old eucalyptus trees from government and forest lands in the state, after obtaining permission from the Central government. Though this exercise has already started in some forest and grassland patches, including Ranebenur Blackbuck Sanctuary, it will be extended to other forests and cities, including Bengaluru and its surroundings.

BENGALURU: Cyclones especially tropical cyclones, are large-scale phenomena with destructive impacts. A study by researchers from IISc shows that the mixing of oceans and cyclones is reducing the sea surface temperature and this is reducing evaporation, which will potentially increase the intensity of future cyclones.

BENGALURU: Issues pertaining to the night traffic ban on the 24.7 km stretch passing through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) have resurfaced again.