AURANGABAD: In a bid to increase the state's forest cover to 33% as prescribed under the National Forest Policy, the social forestry department (Marathwada) will launch the fortnight-long 'Harit Maharashtra Abhiyan' on Friday to spread awareness about the issue. Praveen Srivastava, chief conservator of forests and deputy director general, social …
Ronald Anil Fernandes, Hongadahalla (Gundia Project site, Hassan dist), DHNS : There is a need for energy security, but not at the cost of ecology and environment, said Dr G V Subramanyan, Advisor to Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), after visiting Horibetta, Bettakumeri and Hongadahalla, the proposed sites …
Ronald Anil Fernandes, Hongadahalla (Gundia Project site, Hassan dist), DHNS : There is a need for energy security, but not at the cost of ecology and environment, said Dr G V Subramanyan, Advisor to Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), after visiting Horibetta, Bettakumeri and Hongadahalla, the proposed sites …
District-in-Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar has said that land acquisition for II Phase of Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) will not be allowed at any cost in Dakshina Kannada district which has large area of cultivable and fertile land in several regions. Addressing reporters after welcoming the Queen
The Government has implemented several development schemes worth more than Rs 1,126 crore in the district for the past two years, said District-in-Charge Minister J Krishna Palemar. District-in-Charge Minister Krishna Palemar, DC V Ponnuraj saluting the flag after hoisting at Nehru Maidan on Sunday. Speaking at the Independence Day celebrations …
The government is planning to implement livestock insurance scheme in 14 districts of the State to support the farmers in insuring the cattle. According to a press release, National Insurance Company Ltd, divisional office, in front of Central Market, Mangalore will provide the insurance facility for livestock. The aim is …
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) General Secretary and former MLA Vijay Kumar Shetty has complained to the Lokayukta to initiate action against illegal sand mining being carried out in Dakshina Kannada district. Speaking to presspersons here on Tuesday, he said
Although rain receded in the coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi on Wednesday, it claimed the life of Rama Marakala (48) of Manur of Kota Gram Panchayat area in Kundapur. Marakala, who was going to her paddy field, slipped and fell, suffocating in the mud. Sea erosion in Ullal …
Shores in undivided Dakshina Kannada are tainted by botches of oil deposit, which have left many unanswered questions in the minds of people. The oil deposites are being seen since several years during peak summer but this year the volume of deposition is alarming. Fishing community, which is worried over …
Jungle Lodges & Resorts (JLR), the state-owned eco-tourism company, is expanding its operations in the state to promote eco-tourism. It plans to open five more resorts in select locations, JLR managing director N D Tiwari said. The company is investing Rs 5-7 crore in each resort over the next 12 …
The water-level of Netravati river, which is a prominent water source for the district, is reducing considerably that it may dry up completely within few days. Thousands of residents in Belthangady, Bantwal and Mangalore taluk depend on Netravati river for agriculture and other purposes. Due to reduction in rainfall, the …
''The State Government has already released Rs 1.70 crore to find solution to the drinking water crisis in Dakshina Kannada district. Additional Rs 2 crore required for the purpose will be released within 15 days,'' said District-in-Charge Minister J Krishna Palemar. Addressing a special meeting convened to discuss the water …
Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) Nagaraj said a probe would be conducted into the unauthorised road works being done in Balur and Miyaru reserve forests coming under Mudigere and Belthangady taluks respectively. Speaking to Deccan Herald on Wednesday, he said he was unaware of the developments until they were reported …
MLA K Vasanth Bangera said a total of 500 fresh applications have been received seeking compensation for the reported effects of endosulfan. Talking to reporters after receiving applications from the members of the public at Kokkada near here on Sunday, he said deserving people can still apply for the compensation. …
Residents of Sajipapadu have demanded blanket ban on sand mining in Dakshina Kannada district and have urged various organisations to join hands in the fight against sand mining being waged by the residents of Sajipapadu. Addressing a news conference, resident of Sajipapdau S Abubakar Sajipapadu said that though High Court …
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday announced that all those suffering from diseases caused by the endosulfan pesticide in two taluks in Dakshina Kannada would get a compensation of Rs 50,000 each. In addition, Yeddyurappa said he would sanction a monthly pension of Rs 1,000 each to those who …
With the increase in population, the State government has decided to increase the food production by 4.5 per cent. As it is impossible to increase the area of production, the government has introduced several schemes in the form of disseminating information on high yield, subsidy to the farmers. Dakshina Kannada …
This report is an attempt to consolidate the concerted resistance of the people of the state of Karnataka to the existing development paradigm of the country which in the guise of rapid industrialization and export promotion has completely circumvented people from the process. While the frame of reference is the …
Dakshina Kannada district administration has called upon the district to come forward and contribute towards relief fund for the cause of flood affected areas. Addressing a discussion with various organisations on Monday District-in-Charge Secretary Vidyashankar said that general public, organisations and corporate companies of DK district must contribute in cash …
Bhakti V Hegde, Mangalore, Sep 25, DHNS: Dakshina Kannada district has registered progress at laudable pace in registration and job card distribution in a span of 3 months, under National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS), proving all initial speculations and predictions that the scheme will not succeed in the district. …
