Mysore/Mysuru, Jan. 24 -- With the authorities planning to fell down as many as 98 trees for the widening of National Highway (NH)-766, environmentalists severely opposed the move at the public hearing meet held near Ganapathi Temple at Sindhuvallipura on Nanjangud-Ooty Road yesterday.

Speaking at the public hearing, Parashuramegowda of 'Parisarakkagi Naavu' said that the widening of Mysuru-H.D. Kote Road is being done without felling of trees. "This model should be emulated in the widening of NH-766 at Muddanahalli in Nanjangud taluk too. We are living in an era where we have to save the existing trees and at the same time grow more trees. As such, the authorities should prioritise saving the trees. Instead of cutting down 98 trees for ...