Highway to Destruction: Shivamogga-Thirthahalli Project Sparks Outrage
Environmental activists in Shivamogga are strongly opposing the planned removal of 1249 trees along a 36-kilometer stretch of the Shivamogga-Thirthahalli national highway (NH 169). The project, situated within the Shettihalli reserve forest, has sparked widespread concern among local residents and environmental groups. Alleged Regulatory Violations Environmental advocates claim that the Forest Department and the National […]
Starving Black Panther Cub Rescued, Finds Refuge at Shivamogga Zoo
A 1.5-year-old female black panther, exhausted and separated from its mother, was rescued by Shivamogga Zoo staff on Tuesday evening. The cub, found near Kumta in Uttara Kannada district’s Katgal area, was struggling to survive due to starvation. Dr. Muruli Manohar, the zoo veterinarian, and his team provided immediate medical attention and safely transported the […]