The directive follows review petitions by residents; court takes into account their need to stay in alternative housing for around 4 years

Experts fear that unregulated access could lead to indiscriminate use, risking treatment failures and accelerating the development of drug resistance

DFS says bolted doors didn’t let people escape, narrow lanes came in way of rescue operations lasting 12 hours; 2 injured persons have 80% burns

Alert sounded for areas downstream of the Kabini reservoir as rain continues to batter the catchment regions