Kudremukh National Park Trekking Ban for Summer Safety
Forest authorities in Chikkamagaluru have imposed an immediate trekking ban in Kudremukh National Park and nearby sanctuaries to prevent forest fires and ensure visitor safety during summer.
Forest authorities in Chikkamagaluru have imposed an immediate trekking ban in Kudremukh National Park and nearby sanctuaries to prevent forest fires and ensure visitor safety during summer.
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Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
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