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Congress challenges Uttarakhand land transfers; BJP says public ownership will remain
Original report:
Congress has accused Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami of facilitating transfers of public land and heritage assets to private interests at low prices. The BJP rejected the allegations, saying government ownership would remain intact and the arrangements would support investment.
Travel
Britain’s eerie landmarks offer Halloween outings beyond ghost stories
Original report:
A Guardian travel selection brings together ruined buildings, submerged history and unsettling artworks across Britain. Its ten Halloween destinations range from a former nuclear bunker to a lakeside church, with access restrictions and physical hazards at some locations.
Travel
Kent’s Darent Valley links riverside walks with art, heritage and village pubs
Original report:
A Guardian travel feature explores Shoreham and its neighbouring Kent villages as a countryside break around an hour from London by train. Its itinerary combines the Darent Valley Path, Roman remains, a volunteer-run aviation museum and a lavender-growing farm.