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🏞️ Mini Lalbagh in Jarakabande Kaval soon
The state government has decided to go ahead with its plan to develop the Jarakabande Kaval, which is deemed a forest area, into a park.
🚧 City bracing for Northeast monsoon
City officials are racing against the clock to prepare for rains from the Northeast monsoon.
🌲 One tree for every seven people
Environment expert TV Ramachandra said that the Karnataka government must shift its focus to regrowing the city’s vegetation in the wake of severe inundation following rains.
🚰 Drinking water projects threaten wildlife habitat
The two drinking water projects, Ettinahole and Mekedatu projects, will be a death knell for the last remaining wildlife habitats in the Western Ghats and the Cauvery Sanctuary in Karnataka.
🌳 The corporation begins pruning trees
Roadside trees are being pruned ahead of the Northeast monsoon.