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Tuesday, 27 October 2026Local news from Kottayam district

State Government to Establish Stray Dog Shelters Near Forest Areas

State Government to Establish Stray Dog Shelters Near Forest Areas
Image: Sathyam Online

The state government plans to establish shelters for stray dogs near forest areas. This decision follows difficulties in implementing previous plans due to local opposition. Minister K.M. Shaji informed the assembly that the plan will involve cooperation with the Forest Department to avoid opposition in residential areas.

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