Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
Residents in Ramanagara town faced severe billing shocks as new 24x7 metered water supply bills reached up to ₹1,500 due to continuous usage and wastage.
Farmers in Kanakapura taluk are struggling with severe water scarcity as lift irrigation projects stall and extensive lake encroachments deplete local groundwater.
Karnataka Lokayukta Justice B.S. Patil voiced stern dissatisfaction over the slow pace of removing lake encroachments across all five taluks of Ramanagara district. Officials were directed to expedite administrative action and submit detailed compliance reports promptly.
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has expressed serious concerns regarding the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC/NICE) project and the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT) at Bidadi, urging the Chief Secretary to take appropriate action and submit a report. The Governor highlighted representations from farmer associations and social activists about unutilized government land and the potential impact on agricultural livelihoods.
The Karnataka government has approved ₹128 crore for an underground drainage project in Channapatna town to prevent sewage discharge into local lakes.
The Karnataka state government has officially declared Magadi taluk as a severe drought-hit region following a 34 percent rainfall deficit during the monsoon season.
District In-charge Minister H.C. Balakrishna inaugurated the maiden 'Praja Seva Andolana' grievance redressal drive at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan in Channapatna town.