Dusit Hotels & Resorts has launched its inaugural wellness retreat in India, featuring the exclusive Devarana Wellness Centre in the tranquil Western Ghats of Sakleshpur. This luxurious sanctuary offers a range of wellness programs, fitness facilities, and delectable dining experiences, making it an ideal destination for relaxation and rejuvenation.
The district of Kodagu in Karnataka is facing a serious environmental crisis, amplified by rampant deforestation, unchecked construction, and widespread encroachment on forest land. The recent tragedy in Wayanad has highlighted the urgent need to address these issues, as they threaten the region’s fragile ecosystem and could lead to a repeat of the devastating landslides of 2018. The situation has prompted the formation of a special task force to tackle illegal encroachments, and revived discussions on the controversial K Kasturirangan commission report, which proposed designating significant areas as Eco-Sensitive Zones.
The Indian government has released a draft notification proposing to declare over 56,800 square kilometers of the Western Ghats, spanning six states, as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA). This includes 13 villages in Kerala’s Wayanad district, which was recently devastated by landslides. The notification seeks public feedback and aims to restrict activities like mining and industrial expansion in these sensitive regions.
Due to heavy rains predicted in the Nilgiris region of Tamil Nadu, the district collector declared a one-day school holiday in Pandalur and Gudalur. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecasted heavy rainfall in the Western Ghats, including the Nilgiris, over the next two days.
