Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rainathon Event Denied in Kudremukh Wildlife Zone
A group wanted to hold a big rain walk called Rainathon near a forest in Karnataka.
They asked the forest officials for permission and even charged people to join.
The forest officials said no, they would not allow it.
They said the forest is a protected area and big crowds could hurt the plants and animals.
Some local people and environmentalists also said the event could leave trash and make noise.
An activist named Nagaraja Koove filed complaints to the police and other authorities.
The forest officials want to keep the forest safe.
The event will not happen.
Everyone should respect the rules for protected places.
Forest officials state no permission granted for private commercial events in Kudremukh National Park and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Proposed Rainathon rain walk event scheduled for August 1 near Kabbinale in Hebri taluk was denied.
Organizers had charged high registration fees and promoted heavily on social media.
Local residents and environmentalists warned of plastic pollution, noise, and wildlife disruption.
Environmental activist Nagaraja Koove filed complaints to district administration, police, forest department, and Gram Panchayat.
- Who
- Forest officials of the Kudremukh Wildlife Division
- What
- Denied permission for a private commercial rain walk event
- When
- Planned for August 1
- Where
- Kudremukh National Park and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, near Kabbinale in Hebri taluk
- Why
- To protect the fragile ecosystem and prevent pollution and wildlife disturbance
- Event name
- Rainathon
- Scheduled date
- August 1
- Location
- Kudremukh National Park and Someshwara Wildlife Sanctuary, near Kabbinale, Hebri taluk
- Authority
- Kudremukh Wildlife Division
- Status
- Denied