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 …
Proportion of child population falls below nine per cent in four dists Bangalore, The percentage of children in the age group 0-6 has declined to 11.21 per cent in 2011 from 13.59 per cent in 2001, according to census figures. The decrease is 2.36 percen
Contamination of drinking water is said to be the reason for outbreak of epidemic Halebeedu (Hassan), Nearly 30 persons took ill at Dyavappahalli village in the taluk on Friday due to suspected cholera. Public woes: Patients complaining gastroenteritis undergoing treatment at Dyavapanahalli village near Halebeedu, in Hassan on Friday. DH …
A decision has been taken to submit a proposal to the Central government with the intention to establish a rehabilitation and training centre of elephants in Hemavati backwater region of Hassan district, informed Forest Minister C H Vijaya Shankar. Speaking to media persons on the sidelines of Ambedkar Jayanthi celebration …
K H Hanumegowda After a long drawn battle, the State government has decided to return nearly 500 acres of land acquired from farmers of Satyamangala, Chikkakondagula, Mavinakere and surrounding villages, and has issued a notification in this regard. Addressing a news conference, former minister and BJP leader K H Hanumegowda …
As many as 2,597 farmers committed suicide in the state between 2003 and 2010. The highest number of farmer suicides have been reported in Hassan in this period. Agriculture minister Umesh Katti furnished this information in the Legislative Council in response to a question raised by Congress member Khaji Arshad …
Alur (Hassan Dist), Jan 7, DHNS : Another elephant calf was found dead at Navilahalli Bellarykoppal in Alur Taluk of Hassan district on Friday. Unexpected guests: Wild elephants sighted in Dadamahalli Gudde near Halagur in Maddur taluk on Friday. DH PhotoIt is said it might have died of electrocution. With …
Agricultural scientists have come out with a solution to the menace of snails in various parts of the district for the last somany months. B S Basavaraju and his team has found out a pesticide which helps in dealing with the problem of snails in the district. It was tested …
Two wild elephants destroyed crops worth thousands of rupees near Hebbal village in the taluk on Thursday. Two wild elephants seen destroying crops near Belur. DH PhotoThe wild elephant menace has continued in villages of Hebbal, Jogihalli and other surrounding villages from last few months, with no steps being taken …
The Janata Dal (Secular) floor leader in the Legislative Assembly H D Revanna has demanded the State Government to release ` 15 crore as rains destroyed crops and damaged properties in the district three days ago. H D Revanna Addressing press persons here, he said several tanks have breached, houses …
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 …
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said 20 squads are on the job to check illegal mining of iron ore and exports and rejected Opposition criticism that there is no let-up in the unlawful activity. "13 joint squads have been activated. They are keeping a 24-hour vigil and discharging …
Tobacco Board in association with M/s ITC-ABD ILimited, Mysore have jointly undertaken a massive campaign appealing to farmers against indiscriminate usage of pesticides on tobacco crop quality due to pesticide residues.According to a press release here, the aim of this campaign was to educate the farmers on the various types …
One of the two radio-collared rogue elephants that had been shifted to Bandipur National Park from Alur in Hassan district, is on its way back to its territory. Forest department sources said the movement of the elephant is being monitored by forest personnel. The jumbo has already walked 70 km …
Shama Sunder Polluted water has caused loss of paddy crop, say people of Kokkanaghatta village Expert eye: A team of scientists, accompanied by farmers, examining crops at Kokkanaghatta village near Hassan. HASSAN: Kokkanaghatta village on the outskirts of Hassan city, is situated on the banks of a tank, with the …
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 …
Despite oppositions from various quarters, sand mining has been going on relentlessly on Hemavathi river bed in the taluk. Illegal sand mining on Hemavathi river-bed. dh photo Mines and Geology department has identified 26 spots in the taluk where mining operation will be auctioned. According to the High Court order …
