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 […]