Mandya district has highest No. of tourist destinations in K’taka | Mysuru News

Mandya: Mandya district has earned the distinction of having the highest number of tourist destinations in Karnataka. Mandya is not only a leading agricultural region, but also a flourishing centre of historical heritage, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural traditions.Earlier, the district had 34 officially recognised tourist attractions, including the KRS dam and Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary….

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Bandipur safari faces suspension threat if human-wildlife conflict persists: Minister | Mysuru News

Mysuru: Forest minister Eshwar B Khandre on Sunday cautioned that safari operations in Bandipur Tiger Reserve may be completely suspended if human-wildlife conflicts in the surrounding areas are not brought under control.Addressing a meeting of officials from the forest, revenue, and police departments at the zilla panchayat hall in Chamarajanagar, the minister expressed displeasure over…

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Tiger numbers rise in Bandipur, but shrinking forests worsen human-wildlife conflict: Min | Mysuru News

Mysuru: Forest, ecology and environment minister Eshwar B Khandre said the tiger population in Bandipur has risen sharply—from just 12 in 1972 to over 153 today. However, the reduction in forest area has intensified human-wildlife conflict in the region.Speaking at a meeting with farmers and the public on forest-related issues at the zilla panchayat hall…

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