Jagalur (Davanagere): Bindushree, 6, shrieks at the mere mention of the word bath. Pointing at her limb joints, which are covered with boils, the child breaks down saying the ulcers multiply every time
<p>PWD not geared up for new regime; mining comes to standstill Davangere, The State government’s failure to implement the new sand policy on the lines of Tamil Nadu has led to loss of crores of rupees of revenue to the exchequer. The government introduced the policy in the State since April 1. Sand is being mined in about 8,614 acres spread over 1,610 blocks across the State.
Flouride, chloride and other chemicals mixing in water DAVANGERE:It may sound shocking for the people of the district after the reports have confirmed that against the 5,176 water bodies, 1,972 water sources have been found hazardous for drinking. The above reports have been confirmed committee formed under the Rajiv Gandhi Water Supply & Rural Drinking Water project headed Rural Drinking Wate
Bangalore: With a view to saving farmers from resorting to distress sale of paddy, owing to slump in prices, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said the Government will release Rs. 80 crore from the revolving fund and purchase paddy in Bellary, Koppal, Raichur, Davangere, Shimoga and Yadgir districts.
After four years of suffering financial losses, India's first gas-based power project, Ratnagiri Gas & Power Private Ltd (RGPPL), is now set to make its mark on India's power scene. The company had suffered a Rs600-crore loss in 2008-09, due to fall in capacity generation because of machinery breakdowns.
The High Court has directed the State government to initiate appropriate action against those indulging in sand mining in the Tungabhadra river in the districts of Davangere, Haveri, Gadag and Bellary using mechanical devices.
Ground water samples from 83 villages in Honnali taluk of Davangere district were analyzed for their suitability for irrigation purpose with special reference to presence of fluoride content. Ground water in the study area was classified according to sodium adsorption ratio and electrical conductivity.
