India, Nov. 17 -- Nainital has a rodent problem. The city administration has formed an inter-departmental committee to investigate the thriving vermin population and its impact.

The Nainital municipality executive officer (EO) Rohitash Sharma said that the committee will investigate the causes behind the growing number and size of rats. The committee includes officials from the municipality, Agriculture department, District Development Authority and the Health department. The committee members have been asked to carry out field inspections, assess the extent of the problem and prepare a detailed report.

Authorities believe improper waste disposal by several restaurants, hotels and eateries may be a major reason behind the sudden increas...