Forest Departments closes Wildlife sanctuaries
The Hindu
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With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the Forests Department has decided to close all wildlife sanctuaries, eco-tourism projects and national parks in the State. To prevent public gatherings during the second wave of Ccronavirus, all deer parks, bird sanctuaries and eco-tourism parks have been closed from Saturday, officials said.More Related News
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