Belthangady: The lush greenery of Charmadi Ghat suffered a severe blow as a massive fire erupted near the Annappa Swamy Temple late on Friday evening, continuing to blaze into the next day.

Instances of forest fires were recorded in Charmadi Ghat, Mudigere range in Chikkamagaluru district. Dinesh Holla convenor of Sahyadri Sanchaya, working for the protection of Western Ghats ...

Ahead of the summer season, Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed forest officials to be alert to prevent forest fires.

BENGALURU: Karnataka Forest, Environment, and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Thursday asked the state forest department to submit a detailed report on the recent forest fire reported in Charmadi ...

The minister has also sought details on the time taken by the department staffers to reach the spot and douse the fire that broke out in Bidirutala forest of Charmadi Ghat in Mudigere taluk ...

Beltangady, Jan 21: A massive wildfire broke out late Monday night in the sensitive Charmadi forest area of the Western Ghats. The fire, which started in the bamboo-dominated Bidirutala region of ...

The new permanent ghats, particularly the iconic Dashashwamedh Ghat in Daraganj, are at the heart of this transformation, drawing widespread praise from devotees and local priests alike.

Maha Kumbh 2025 transforms pilgrimage with permanent ghats and world-class infrastructure, welcoming millions of devotees for a holy dip in the Ganga. The grand Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj is ...