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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Davanagere leads in distribution of digitised land records in Karnataka
Davanagere District Tops With 13,040 Pages, Followed By Belagavi (7,821) And Koppal (7,247) Davanagere: Davanagere district has emerged as a frontrunner in the state's Bhoosuraksha digital land records initiative, having distributed 13,040 digital land record pages to its residents — the highest in the state. According to deputy commissioner GM Gangadharaswamy, six taluk offices have shown substantial public participation by providing online access to 'pahani' and mutation records. Belagavi with 7,821 pages and Koppal with 7,247 pages are behind Davanagere. Once known as the 'Manchester of Karnataka' for its cotton mills, Davanagere now stands at the forefront of revenue document distribution. Bengaluru Urban, however, issued merely 27 pages. Since Feb 2024, the revenue department processed 1.1 crore historical land documents across the state, with Davanagere taluk alone digitising 52.8 lakh pages. The initiative's extension to five additional taluks from Jan 1, 2025, contributed 60.3 lakh more pages. The digitisation effort includes 'pahani', mutation documents, and departmental 'A' and 'B' records. Each taluk contains approximately 1 crore pages of historical records. Currently, 9,000 pages are processed daily, achieving 10 lakh pages monthly, with completion expected by Dec. The public can access these digital records through the revenue department's website for Rs 8 per page. This online system eliminates physical visits and aids in quasi-judicial revenue proceedings. The administration finalised over 2,000 subdivisions and gave priority to survey work. Officials acknowledged progress in e-Swathu distribution despite staff shortages. The revenue department now operates paperless across all administrative levels, from village administrators to district commissioners. The initiative encompasses computerised land records, modern record rooms in taluks, a state database, Aadhaar integration, computerised revenue courts, and synchronised land records. "The project aims to make land records easily accessible online, reducing the burden on revenue offices and ensuring transparency in the functioning of the revenue department," shared a revenue officer. "Citizens can now log in to the Bhoosuraksha website, register, and get the scanned records by paying an amount just like RTC. If a document is not scanned or digitally signed, the request will be raised and will be available within seven days. Also, it is to be noted that citizens have access to documents of all districts. So, if someone has land in another district, they can access it online only," said DC Gangadharaswamy. QUOTE The entire administrative chain, from village officials to the district commissioner's office, has transitioned to paperless operations. The revenue department continues to advance its digital transformation initiatives. GM Gangadharaswamy, deputy commissioner, Davanagere
Deccan Herald
07-07-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
KK region MLAs should utilise portion of funds for school devpt: Madhu
Koppal: MLAs from the Kalyana Karnataka region also receive funds from the Kalyana Karnataka Region Development Board (KKRDB). If they utilise a larger portion of funds for the development of schools in their constituencies, our department will also extend support, said School Education and Literacy Minister S Madhu at Hirevankalakunta village in Yelburga taluk on Monday, he said, some elected representatives from the Kalyana Karnataka region have earmarked the maximum portion of their KKRDB grants for school development. In Yelburga constituency, Basavaraj Rayaraddi has done the same, which is why more new schools and colleges are being established in his constituency. MLAs from all parties should allocate at least a portion of their funds similarly, he the state, only government schools have quality teachers. For the development of children, the Congress party does not consider caste or political affiliation. We want the sound of the school bell in villages to be louder than that of temple bells. In the upcoming SSLC Examination–2, students from government schools should surpass those from private and aided schools in the number of passes, he said.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Time of India
Judge criticises police for misidentifying livestock
Koppal: Principal district and sessions judge C Chandrashekar expressed his dissatisfaction on Tuesday regarding Kushtagi police's incorrect registration of a case. He emphasised their failure to differentiate between a cow and a goat, which he described as a pinnacle of police incompetence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On March 3, 2022, a case was initiated under the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Act, 2020, against an individual discovered with goat skins. While the act addresses cow slaughter, a case related to goat slaughter was wrongly filed under it, the judge said. The judge stated that the definition of cattle in the act is explicit: "Cattle means all ages of cattle, calves, oxen and buffaloes or heifers below 13 years of age." Nevertheless, police incorrectly registered the case without adequately reviewing the provisions of the act. He remarked that it is the responsibility of police, who are meant to be the legal experts and enforcers, to avoid such errors. Police demonstrated their incompetence not only by registering the case but also by submitting the final report under the same act. The accused was granted bail since the case does not fall under the appropriate section of the law. "The order in this matter should be forwarded to the superintendent of police and the Ballari IGP, and suitable action should be taken, along with necessary training for police," Judge Chandrashekhar directed.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Hirebenakal eyes Unesco heritage tag through site upgrade
Koppal: Development initiatives are being planned at Hirebenakal, a 3,000-year-old megalithic site in Gangavathi taluk, with the goal of securing Unesco World Heritage status. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Situated 40km from the district headquarters, it requires a 10km uphill trek to reach the archaeological site. The site, under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Hampi Circle's protection, sits atop a castellated granite hillock, accessible from 3km southeast of the village. British officer Philip Meadows Taylor first discovered these monuments in 1835 while serving at the court of Nizam of Hyderabad. He presented the site internationally through a research publication in the Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society. Locals describe the site, spanning over 20 hectares, as 'Morera houses'. The site's information board indicates these stone structures were built as memorials for the deceased. Some suggest Stone Age dwarfs inhabited these house-like formations. A large pond exists near the structures, indicating Neolithic Age inhabitants, primarily farmers, occupied this area. These rock tombs and cave art are currently on Unesco's World Heritage tentative list. The site houses the second-largest collection of monuments after Madhya Pradesh's cave paintings. Termed 'Rock monuments of early man', numerous well-preserved tombs exist here. Experts estimate approximately 500 tombs at this megalithic site. The site displays rock paintings depicting dancing, hunting, and weapon-wielding figures. Additional artwork includes geometric patterns and mystical designs of deer, peacocks, humped bulls, bullocks, horses, and cows. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "If properly excavated, more important things can come to light at this site," says Dr Sharanabasappa Kolkar, a historian from Gangavathi. A hemispherical kettledrum stone, strategically positioned on a hillock, measures 2.2m in diameter with 1.5m radial height. It sits on a 10m high monolithic boulder with a beating surface. When struck with stone or wooden implements, it produces musical sounds audible beyond 1km. Dr Sharanabasappa Kolkar mentions that during Rajnish Goyal's visit, the Kalaburgi regional commissioner, in 2010, they proposed including the site in the Unesco World Heritage list. The archaeological department forwarded the application, but Unesco rejected it. "Due to persistent efforts, two years ago, Unesco added the Hirebenkal megalithic site to its provisional list, and we must accelerate efforts to secure its place on the permanent list," he emphasised. Tourism minister HK Patil, during his recent visit, announced plans to develop the site to international standards. He assured that govt would undertake all necessary steps to achieve World Heritage List recognition. Additionally, Patil announced that to educate Bengaluru residents about the site's importance, they would organise a photographic exhibition of the rock tombs at the Venkatappa Art Gallery by Aug 15. Plans are under way to conduct further research within a 5km radius of the hill.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Time of India
Hampi-Anjanadri journey to be made easier with new launch service
Koppal: Many domestic and international visitors to the Unesco World Heritage Site of Hampi have left without exploring the nearby areas of Anegondi and Anjanadri. This was primarily due to the presence of the Tungabhadra River separating the two locations. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Historically, coracle was the sole mode of transportation available for crossing the river, making it impossible to do so during the rainy season. At other times, many tourists, apprehensive about navigating the river's whirlpools, often ended their visits at Hampi. However, the situation is set to change soon. A launch service is scheduled to commence within the next two weeks, providing a route from Hampi to Anegondi and Anjanadri via the Tungabhadra River. This larger vessel will accommodate 35 to 40 tourists, allowing a seamless journey to these neighbouring sites. At present, tourists wishing to travel by river from Hampi can only utilise the coracle service. The largest coracles available can hold a maximum of 10 to 15 individuals, along with four bicycles. Nevertheless, the travel time on these coracles is lengthy, and many tourists feel uneasy about using them. The new launch, sourced from Maharashtra, will transport vehicles including motorcycles, autorickshaws, and cars between the riverbanks in approximately two minutes. The service awaits final approval following govt clearances and practical trials. According to Gopalakrishna, the proprietor of Anegondi Boat: "Most of the visitors to Hampi wish to explore Anjanadri and Anegondi. Since many are apprehensive about riding in coracles, we decided to establish a launch service. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This will facilitate easier travel for daily commuters and tourists alike." Tourism minister HK Patil has conveyed a similar viewpoint. After visiting the area two days ago, he mentioned, "The authorities must prioritise the development of Anjanadri. The tourism department, district administration, and the contracted agency should finalise the residential complex in Anjanadri by Dec 15 and complete the cable car project by March 31. There should be no delays in the work for any reason. " Following increased tourist footfall, govt has started allocating funds to develop Anjanadri, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman. Development plans include temple renovation, a Ramayana light and sound show, VIP accommodation, community facilities, improved access roads, viewing telescopes, themed staircases, and essential amenities including a kitchen, dining areas, and circumambulation paths. Patil announced plans to implement an escalator service for easier access to the hilltop, as relying solely on the ropeway and cable car for transporting visitors to the temple is challenging. The district administration has been instructed to create a feasibility report for this initiative. These developments suggest improved facilities will soon welcome visitors travelling to Anjanadri via the new launch service.
