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Time of India
06-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Agri minister encourages agri preparations for monsoon
Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes messages , and quotes Mandya: As the monsoon has arrived in the district, preparations must be made to ensure that farmers do not face any issues with the availability of seeds, said agriculture minister N a meeting held at the ZP auditorium on Friday, Cheluvarayaswamy, who is also in charge of the district, said roads need to be repaired, and the officials officials concerned have been directed to take swift action in this regard. He said providing houses under Rajiv Gandhi Housing Scheme should be prioritised in cases of damage to emphasised that officials and staff must be available and respond promptly to the aggrieved people and farmers. "If not, action will be taken," he said, and called for raising awareness among farmers about using green manure as an alternative to DAP fertiliser to keep soil nutrients MLA Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda also suggested alternatives to DAP fertilisers and sought soil testing in certain villages at the hobli level so farmers can reap a rich Kumara provided details about the rainfall details in the district, crop damage, house and livestock loss, compensation paid, sowing seeds, fertilisers, and crop insurance. On the occasion, a poster related to crop insurance for the monsoon season was released.
The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Cauvery aarati will reflect traditions of all riparian States: Shivakumar
The Karnataka government is preparing to do the Cauvery aarti programme along with the Dasara this time, which will include programmes to represent cultures of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, announced Deputy Chief Minister and Major and Medium Irrigation Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Speaking in Bengaluru on Saturday, he said the modalities were being worked out. 'We have formed a committee under the leadership of BWSSB chief Ram Prasath Manohar. The Deputy Commissioner of Mandya will also be part of this committee. Various departments such as Muzrai, Kannada and Culture, Irrigation, and Tourism will be involved in various aspects of Cauvery aarti,' he said. Asked about the Finance Department's recommendation that it would be difficult to finance Cauvery aarti, he said, 'The final decision lies with the government, no matter what the recommendations are. The government is committed to starting the Cauvery aarti.' Responding to a query on whether Cauvery aarti venue would be close to the Krishnaraja Sagar, he said, 'This event will be held a little further away from the dam keeping in mind security considerations. The committee will take a final call on the location.' On whether the team which manages Ganga aarti in Varanasi would handle Cauvery aarti, he said, 'It would be handled by a team from the State itself.'
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Teams from Udupi, Mandya win dodgeball state championship
Mangaluru: The third Senior Karnataka State Level Dodgeball Championship 2025 concluded at Late Uday Chowta Indoor Stadium of Mani Peraje's Balavikas English Medium School on Friday. Hosted in partnership with the Karnataka State Dodgeball Association, Dakshina Kannada Dodgeball Association, and under the Indian Dodgeball Federation, the championship saw intense competition among 16 men's and 12 women's teams from across the state. In the men's division, the Udupi district team clinched the title after a dominant performance throughout the tournament. They triumphed over Bengaluru Central in the semifinals with a 3-0 set victory and then faced Garuda Sports Club Bengaluru in the finals. Udupi's standout players, Nayan Jogi and Sandeep, were instrumental in securing their team's win. Garuda Sports Club finished in second place, followed by Bengaluru Central and Mandya in third and fourth, respectively. The women's category was equally competitive, with the Mandya district team emerging as champions. They defeated Hassan 2-0 in the semifinals and outplayed Bengaluru Central in the finals. Mandya's Purvi Ashok Angadi, Purvitha UC and Likhitha delivered exceptional performances, leading their team to victory. Bengaluru Central secured second place, Hassan took third, and Garuda Sports Club Bengaluru finished fourth. This event showcased the growing popularity and talent in dodgeball across Karnataka.
