Indian court bans tourism in tiger reserve 'core zones'

The Supreme Court in India has ordered a ban on tourism in "core zones" of more than 40 of the country's central government-run tiger reserves. In a landmark ruling, it warned that states that fail to implement the ban face contempt proceedings and fines. The court imposed fines of 10,000 rupees each ($178;£115) on six states for not complying with its earlier tiger protection directives. See full Article.