India, Sept. 18 -- * CESC caught between sparkle and green concerns; cites lack of time to remove serial lights

* Despite rules, Forest Department defends selective removal as a 'balanced approach'

Mysore/Mysuru: Responding to mounting public pressure, the Chamundeshwari Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC), which is handling the illumination of Mysuru city for the upcoming Dasara festivities, has begun removing string and fairy lights wrapped around trees.

However, the removal process appears highly selective - only a few trees along certain roads have been cleared, while most remain untouched.

This partial action goes against the clear directives issued by Mysuru District Minister Dr. H.C. Mahadevappa, CESC Chairman and MLA Ramesh ...