Haldwani, Jan. 1 -- The Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) administration on Wednesday sounded a high alert across the park and adjoining areas on New Year, citing increased tourist footfall and the need to prevent wildlife crimes and human-animal conflict. Forest officials said the alert was enforced across the entire reserve, particularly in view of of New Year celebrations in Ramnagar. As a precautionary measure, leave of forest personnel has been cancelled, and enhanced patrolling has beenordered. CTR director Saket Badola said tourist footfall traditionally rises sharply during the period towards the end of each year, which also increases the risk of illegal activities. htc...