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Friday, 16 October 2026Local news from Kottayam district

Controversial circular for tree felling on assigned lands withdrawn after Forest Minister's intervention

Controversial circular for tree felling on assigned lands withdrawn after Forest Minister's intervention
Image: Samakalika Malayalam

The controversial circular issued by the Kottayam Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) regarding tree felling on assigned lands has been withdrawn. This order, which permitted the felling of trees on assigned lands, was cancelled following the intervention of Forest Minister Shibu Baby John.

Originally reported by Samakalika Malayalam Summarised from the source’s public news feed without altering the facts. Read the original report for the full story.
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