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Hans India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hans India
Linganamakki reservoir nearing full capacity
Shivamogga: The Linganamakki Reservoir, a key component of Karnataka's hydroelectric infrastructure, is approaching its maximum capacity due to persistent rainfall across the Sharavathi river basin, the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) said on Friday. Officials have warned of potential water release into the Sharavathi River at any time to maintain dam safety. At 1:00 PM on July 25, the water level at the reservoir stood at 1806.80 feet, nearing its full capacity of 1819.00 feet—representing 75.13% of its total storage. The inflow into the dam has exceeded 60,000 cusecs due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas. KPCL has advised people residing downstream of the dam and along the riverbanks to relocate to safer areas along with their livestock. Tourists have also been warned not to enter or approach the river due to the risk of sudden flooding. Located in Sagara taluk of Shivamogga district, the Linganamakki Reservoir feeds the Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project, which has a total generation capacity of 1,469.29 MW. Built across the Sharavathi River, it is one of the most efficient low-cost power generation facilities in the country. Last year, the dam discharged water into the river on August 1 when levels had reached 1814 feet. The released water eventually flows into the Arabian Sea via the Gerusoppa region and Honnavar.
Deccan Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Deccan Herald
Measures underway to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah
Speaking at the Foundation Day celebrations of Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), Siddaramaiah said that the energy department was taking measures to prevent any shortage of power.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Completely untrue: Kantara team dismisses reports of boat capsizing during shooting
Speculation ran rampant online after reports on Sunday claimed that a boat carrying actor-director Rishab Shetty and 20 crew members of Kantara: Chapter 1 had capsized during a shoot at the Mani Dam backwaters. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Now, the executive producer of the film, Adarsh JA has clarified that no such incident occurred. 'Contrary to reports, no boat capsized on our set. The team is currently shooting in the backwaters of the Mani Reservoir at Mastikatte, where a large boat has been erected as a backdrop. Due to the monsoon winds, the structure toppled. But no one was on it at the time — the cast and crew were filming in the foreground. There was no water sequence involved at all,' he said. Stop linking every rumour to Kantara 2' Dismissing claims that Rishab Shetty, cinematographer Aravind Kashyap, and others had to swim to safety, he noted, 'That's completely untrue. While we didn't film in the water, we still took every precaution, securing all necessary permissions from the forest department, local police, KPCL (Karnataka Power Corporation Limited), and the panchayat. Speed boats, life jackets, and trained swimmers were also on standby,' he stated. He further urged people to 'stop linking every rumour to Kantara: Chapter 1'. 'We are working hard to deliver the best cinematic experience to audiences. We request everyone to allow the team to work without distraction,' he added.
The Hindu
27-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Site inspection report disfavours Sharavathi project
A site inspection report of the controversial Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project has not recommended the proposal of the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) which seeks diversion of 54.155 hectares of forestland for the project. A detailed site inspection, conducted by Praneetha Paul, Deputy Inspector-General of Forest (DIGF) from the Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of India (MoEF&CC), Bengaluru, has not recommended the proposal for the project citing 15 reasons including presence of Lion Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary. However, S. Senthil Kumar, Deputy Director-General of Forests, (Central) Regional Office, MoEF&CC, has recommended the proposal, while suggesting that 'revision in the design to minimise tree-felling and protect the ecological integrity of the area may be considered'. Concern about damages Ms. Paul, who was the inspecting officer, in her report, stated that the reason for not recommending the proposal include felling of more than 15,000 trees, many of which are endemic to the Western Ghats. 'Construction of new roads, widening of roads, construction of the surge shaft, adits, pot head yards, power evacuation etc would result in complete destruction of the wet evergreen forests of canopy density ranging from 0.7 to 1,' the report states as one of the reasons. It further states that the felling of 15,000 trees would result in further fragmentation and creation of isolated populations of the Lion Tailed Macaque (LTM) and other endemic species which may eventually lead to its extinction. 'Alternate CA land proposed, being a shola grassland, will not be able to compensate for the loss of habitat of the LTM,' it said. It also said that as the ecological fallout far outweighs the economic benefits that may be accrued by commissioning this project, 'it is recommended that the project should not be approved.' The inspection was conducted between May 1 and May 9, 2025. Damage acknowledged Meanwhile Mr. Kumar acknowledged that the area is home to significant endemic species, including LTM and the Malabar Pied Hornbill, both of which rely on tall, undisturbed canopy trees. 'There is no alternative alignment as the project depends on utilising reservoirs and gravity for hydroelectricity production,' he states in his recommendation. It further says the proposed project lies within the Sharavathi Valley Lion Tailed Wildlife Sanctuary which harbours the largest known population (730 individuals) of LTM and a separate proposal has been submitted for wildlife clearance which is pending. It added that the Chief Wildlife Warden had recommended modifications to design, including adopting underground structures and minimising surface openings to avoid felling approximately 518 trees in the Surge Tank area and by constructing an underground road from Nagar Basti Kere to Bagodi to preserve approximately 12,000 out of the 13,756 trees marked for removal. 'Building an overground road would disrupt the free movement of canopy dependent species such as the LTM. Revision in the design to minimise tree felling and protect the ecological integrity of the area may be considered. The proposal is recommended,' stated the DDGF .
The Hindu
15-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Quality testing of ash from Bidadi plant under way; to be used in making construction materials
Around 10,621 tonnes of ash has been generated at the Karnataka Power Corporation Limited's (KPCL) first of its kind waste-to-energy (WtE) plant in Bidadi until the end of April. While this ash, which remains after the incineration of waste for energy is being disposed of into landfills so far, the KPCL plans to generate some revenue by selling this ash to cement factories. Among the ash generated at the plant, 9,214 tonnes have been categorised as bottom ash, which is collected, and 1,407 tonnes have been categorised as fly ash, which is released into the atmosphere after treatment. The ash generated in coal plants is generally used in cement factories. Now, tests are being conducted to find out if the ash from the WtE plant can be used for the same purpose. A sample of ash from the plant is being tested by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to analyse if its quality is suitable for being used in the making of construction materials. 'The sample has been taken by the IISc team. If the quality is equivalent to that of coal ash, then it can be used by cement factories,' said Satish Kumar H., executive engineer (Bidadi), KPC Gas Power Corporation Limited. Ever since the plant was commissioned, residents nearby and others have raised concerns about the hazardous nature of the ash, especially fly ash. Clarifying on this, Mr. Kumar said: 'In the evaporation cooler of the plant, we douse the ash with lime, ammonia, and activated carbon. All the gases that are hazardous to the atmosphere are nullified in this process. The officials from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently visited and checked all the parameters and confirmed it was not hazardous.' A scientist from IISc said that the testing is still in the initial stage. 'We have collected the sample as part of a systematic study of technologies like the WtE in Bidadi across India. We will explore how the ash can be used through the study,' said Prakash Singh, from the Centre for Sustainable Technologies, IISc. Logistics a challenge Gaurav Gupta, Additional Chief Secretary, Energy Department and the managing director of KPCL, said that while the testing is under way, the logistics for the transportation of the ash is yet to be figured out. 'There are no cement factories in the southern parts of the State, and we might have to incur a substantial cost to transport the ash to the factories, which are far. We are exploring options for the same without incurring financial strain,' Mr. Gupta said. For now, the bottom ash is being disposed of in landfills by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), in association with whom the plant has been set up.
