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- India Today
Russian woman, daughters found living in Karnataka cave, rescued by cops
A Russian woman and her two daughters were found and rescued from a secluded cave in Karnataka's rugged Ramatirtha Hills. The rescue operation was carried out on Wednesday by the Gokarna police during a routine patrol focused on tourist safety in the Kutina, 40, and her daughters Prema, 6, and Ama, 4, were discovered living in a cave in a remote and landslide-prone area of the forest by Circle Inspector Sridhar SR and his team. The police escorted all the three down the hill and relocated them to an ashram in Bankikodla village, under the care of 80-year-old spiritual leader Swami Yogaratna woman, deeply drawn to Indian spiritual traditions, had arrived in India on a business visa and made her way from Goa to the sacred coastal town of Gokarna, reportedly inspired by Hindu philosophy and a quest for spiritual awakening. She had been living in complete isolation inside a natural cave for nearly two weeks, accompanied only by her daughters. The family had set up a modest living space within the cave, surrounded by dense forest and steep slopes. Inside, the woman had installed a Rudra idol and spent her days in worship and monitoring the area following a recent landslide, the police noticed clothes hanging out to dry near the cave and decided to investigate further. Navigating through the thick underbrush, they discovered the woman and her children living quietly Kannada Superintendent of Police M Narayana said, 'Our patrolling team noticed sarees and other clothes drying outside a cave in the Ramatirtha Hills. When they reached the spot, they found Kutina and her two daughters residing there.''It was surprising how the family managed to survive in the wilderness. Fortunately, they were unharmed during their stay,' he who claimed to have come to India on a business visa, initially failed to produce valid travel documentation. She said her passport and visa may have been lost in the forest. A subsequent search by the Gokarna Police and the Forest Department led to the recovery of the revealed that Kutina had entered India on a business visa on October 18, 2016, which expired on April 17, 2017. An exit permit was issued by the FRRO Panaji on April 19, 2018, after which she reportedly travelled to Nepal and re-entered India on September 8, to safety concerns, the woman and her daughters were transferred to the Government Women's Shelter in Karwar, under the Department of Women and Child Welfare, the police said in a press Superintendent of Police, Uttara Kannada, has initiated proceedings with the Foreigners' Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Bengaluru, regarding the visa violations. With assistance from a local NGO, the Russian Embassy has been contacted, and repatriation formalities are underway to ensure the safe return of her and her children.- Ends
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Residents plan to intensify protests over unchecked sewage release into Korattur lake
CHENNAI Residents of Korattur plan to intensify their protests as sewage continues to be released into Korattur lake, a significant groundwater recharge source in the locality, through minor channels and stormwater drains. Spread over 600 acres, the waterbody, which is sandwiched between Ambattur and Retteri lakes, remains vulnerable to sewage pollution and encroachments. Residents charged that sewage was let into the lake through stormwater drains and inlets in different places, including Ondiveeran Koil Street and Karukku. a resident of Korattur, said the discharge of untreated sewage into the lake triggered rampant spread of water hyacinth and degraded the water quality. The unchecked release of sewage affected the lake's ecology and the livelihood of the fishing community in the neighbourhood. Residents noted that several representations were made to various government agencies, including Greater Chennai Corporation and Water Resources Department and protests were also held seeking comprehensive restoration of the lake. However, no concrete measures have been taken so far, they added. Members of the Korattur Aeri Pathukappu Makkal Iyakkam (KAPMI), a citizens' movement raising the voice for the rejuvenation of Korattur lake, plan to hold an agitation near Ripon Building seeking the attention of GCC officials and Mayor on the sewage pollution. KAPMI secretary, said GCC Ambattur zonal officials assured the residents to take measures to stop sewage discharge after a protest was held last month. A committee was also promised to be created to monitor and prevent misuse of the lake. 'Seemai Karuvelam', the invasive shrub (Prosopis Juliflora) has also spread over portions of the lake. 'We approached various departments to provide permission to remove the invasive shrubs. We are waiting for no objection certificate to execute the work,' he said. On residents' long-pending request to convert the waterbody into a protected bird sanctuary, the Forest department noted that the lake was under the control of the WRD and measures could be initiated only if the waterbody was handed over to the Forest department.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- The Hindu
Konaseema SHGs receive seaweed cultivation demo
As part of the Green Climate Fund project, 'enhancing climate resilience of India's coastal communities,' the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the Forest Department showed 40 Self Help Groups (SHGs) on how to grow seaweed as an alternative source of livelihood on Friday. Seaweed expert, Hari Rama Raju, led the demonstration held at S. Yanam village of Uppalaguptam mandal in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema District.
