Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 16/04/2025. The matter related to desilting of 24 drains with special focus on two drains - Kushak drain and Sunheri Pul drain before the monsoon. The court was informed that …
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 she takes a bath. Other than boils, there are many ailments plaguing the residents of Bilichodu and …
An increase in the consumption of smokeless tobacco has been noticed among high school, college students, and adults. Despite the antiquity and popularity of chewing tobacco in India, its effects have not been investigated systematically in humans. The aim of this study was to investigate acute effects of gutkha chewing …
BENGALURU: The High Court on Monday issued notice to Energy Minister D K Shivakumar, his wife Usha, brother D K Suresh and others, including granite companies, in connection with their alleged involvement in illegal quarrying around Kanakapura taluk in Ramanagaram district. A division bench of acting Chief Justice Subhro Kamal …
Changes in weather, increased awareness among possible causes. The number of H1N1 (swine flu) cases in the State has doubled compared to last year, according to statistics with the department of health and family welfare. Just as there are reports that three people have died of swine flu at Hyderabad, …
The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of a government insurance program covering tertiary care for people below the poverty line in Karnataka, India, on out-of-pocket expenditures, hospital use, and mortality.
The Karnataka government on Monday said it had asked state officials to utilize the nearly Rs 800 crore available for drinking water schemes to initiate measures and ensure that no village in the state goes without drinking water this summer. Rural development minister H K Patil said in a media …
This report by the Fact Finding Mission of GM Free Karnataka coalition relates to the failure of Bt.Cotton Crop in nearly 18 thousand hectares in Haveri and Davanageri districts of Karnataka during Khariff 2013 season starting from 1st week of May 2013 to 2nd week of July 2013. The fact …
With govt supplying free power, farmers depend more on borewells Even as clamour for permanent irrigation project gets shriller in some parts of Karnataka, as many as 173 lift irrigation projects across the State have become ‘defunct.’ NO TAKERS? A lift irrigation project fallen into disuse in Harapanahalli taluk. According …
Sulphur oxide level and suspended particles in air beyond acceptable limits For residents of Bashanagar, Bharathi Colony, Mirza Ismail Nagar and Azad Nagar in the city, life hardly carries the same luster as before. The skies above the neighbourhoods carry dark clouds of smoke — emitted by more than 850 …
The present study was carried out for diurnal variations of water quality parameter in Kundawada Lake of Davangere district for 24 hr at 2 hr interval.
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 …
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 …
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. Addressing …
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. For …
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. Pandurang Shastry, a senior journalist and a resident of Harihara had filed a Public Interest Litigation …
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.
