Shivamogga: The historic Hirebhaskara Dam in the Sharavathi backwaters of Sagar taluk has resurfaced as water levels receded during peak summer months.Designed for power generation in the 1940s and submerged just 16 years later, the dam — also known as Madenur Dam — remains structurally sound after half a century underwater.Located near the famous Sigandur…
Mangaluru: Social activist Prasanna Ravi on Friday urged authorities in Mangaluru to take strict action against illegal street vending and hotels allegedly operating beyond stipulated hours, citing public inconvenience, safety risks, and cleanliness concerns in key city stretches.Addressing reporters on Friday, Prasanna said roads and footpaths in areas such as Rao and Rao Circle, the…
Dimapur: Highlighting environmental challenges in Nagaland, environment, forests & climate change minister CL John identified forest fires, particularly jungle burning for cultivation purposes, as a cause of environmental degradation.Addressing a programme to mark the World Environment Day at the Kohima Peace Memorial & Eco Park on Friday, John expressed concern over the continued prevalence of…
CCP workers clear the dead fish from the pond. There were empty milk packets, wafer packets, and empty water bottles found along with the dead fish Panaji: A fresh fish mortality incident has been reported at the pond in Campal Lakeview Colony, Miramar, with scores of dead fish found floating in the waterbody connected to…
Chennai: The relief for residents of North Chennai’s Old Washermenpet over Chief minister C Joseph Vijay’s order to close Tasmac outlets within 500metres of educational institutions has been short lived. An outlet in the neighbourhood located near three schools and a college still hasn’t been closed.This two-decade-old liquor shop and bar in Mint Suburayulu Naidu…
