Karnataka Wildlife Board Maintains ESZ and Sanctuary Boundaries, Reviews Tiger Reserve Buffers
Karnataka's State Board of Wildlife has decided against expanding the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Bannerghatta National Park, maintaining the current boundaries despite the Central Empowered Committee's (CEC) recommendation to increase it by 100 sq km. The government is also expected to uphold the existing boundary of Shettihalli wildlife sanctuary after reviewing reports and legal considerations. Additionally, a technical committee will be formed to review buffer zone boundaries of tiger reserves, with the standing committee rejecting four quarry proposals near Kappathagudda sanctuary to protect forest areas.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (50/100). Lens Score 52/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
deccanherald broke this story on 5 Oct, 04:48 pm. Other outlets followed.