Farmers hit by water scarcity hold a meeting in Koppal Koppal: Farmers from Koppal and Vijayanagara districts have announced an indefinite protest from July 20, demanding the release of water from the Tungabhadra reservoir to the Vijayanagara canal system. The decision followed meetings held in villages across the irrigated belt of Koppal and Hosapete taluks….
Pic for representation only Kalaburagi: The state govt’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to improve infrastructure and educational standards in govt schools has gained momentum, with 178 schools from the Kalyana Karnataka region selected for development under the Karnataka Public Schools (KPS) model as part of a plan to upgrade 1,000 schools across the state.Around…
Dead fish float in TB River in Koppal Koppal: Thousands of fish have died in the Tungabhadra River as water flow has reduced drastically due to deficient rainfall, raising concerns over the deteriorating river ecosystem in parts of Koppal district.The riverbed near Kakkaragol and Nandihalli villages in Siddapur hobli of Karatagi taluk has nearly dried…
State BJP president BY Vijayendra Ballari: State BJP president BY Vijayendra Wednesday demanded the immediate appointment of an agriculture minister, calling it unfortunate that the post remained vacant amid severe drought distress among farmers.Addressing a media conference, Vijayendra accused the Congress govt of pursuing anti-farmer policies and alleged that chief minister DK Shivakumar was prioritising…
Farmers are spending heavily on privately hired water tankers to irrigate their pigeon pea fields in Talakal village of Kukanur taluk Koppal: Many farmers in Koppal district have resorted to using tanker water to save pigeon pea crops cultivated on more than 17,000 acres, as a severe rainfall deficit continues to grip the region.In Talakal…
Eight resorts and hotels in the Hampi-Anegondi region of Gangavathi taluk, Koppal district, were sealed and served notices by KSPCB officials on Tuesday for allegedly operating without HSTP units Gangavathi (Koppal): Eight resorts and hotels in the Hampi-Anegondi region were sealed and served notices on Tuesday for allegedly operating without high-specification packaged treatment (HSTP) units…
Koppal: The National Lok Adalat held across Koppal district on July 11 resulted in the settlement of 43,171 cases in a single day, with the total value of resolved cases amounting to Rs 23 crore, according to the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA).The Lok Adalat was conducted simultaneously at courts in Koppal, Gangavathi, Kushtagi and…
Better situation: The Tungabhadra reservoir at Munirabad in Koppal district has been receiving strong inflow following heavy rainfall in its catchment areas Koppal: Authorities have decided to release water from the Tungabhadra Left Bank Main Canal to fill lakes and tanks in urban local bodies and villages across Koppal and Raichur districts following an improvement…
Contract worker Huligeppa who died on an electricity pole Ballari/Koppal: A 22-year-old contract worker was electrocuted while carrying out repair work on an electricity pole in Ballari district on Thursday, while a Gescom meter reader allegedly attempted suicide by consuming poison during a reconciliation meeting at the utility’s Karatagi sub-division office in Koppal district.The two…
Vijayapura: A man accused of impersonating a deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and cheating job aspirants was arrested in Bengaluru on Monday, nearly 12 years after he allegedly absconded while out on bail.In a press release issued on Tuesday, SP Laxman Nimbargi said APMC police arrested Gyanagouda alias Jnanagouda alias Ganesh alias C Sampathkumar, 31,…
