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The Hindu
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- General
- The Hindu
Mungaru Samskritika Raichuru Habba begins
Several thousands of people from various parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra witnessed the beginning of a three-day traditional annual festival, Mungaru Samskritika Raichuru Habba, in Raichur on Tuesday. The Munnur Kapu Samaj has been continuously celebrating this traditional and cultural festival for 25 years now. Minister for Minor Irrigation N.S. Boseraju, who inaugurated the event, said that the Munnur Kapu Samaj has been taking forward a rich legacy by holding such an event every year for the last two-and-a-half decades. Stating that the samaj has been a model for all, Mr. Boseraju said that the former MLA A. Papareddy and Bellam Narasareddy, who play a key role in holding the event, have received high appreciation for organising such traditional, cultural and prestigious events to encourage the farming community and agricultural activities during every monsoon season. Mr. Papareddy said that Mungaru Samskritika Raichuru Habba is being celebrated like Mysuru Dasara, with cooperation from the samaj. As the day began, a boulder pulling competition for bullocks was organised. As many as 11 pairs of bullocks from various parts of the district participated. The bullocks of Anandareddy, a native of Androl village in Ballari district, bagged the first prize of ₹75,000 in cash by pulling a boulder of one tonne weight for a distance of 3,600 ft in 20 minutes. The bullocks of Ravigouda, a native of Marapalli village in Deodurg taluk, bagged the second prize of ₹55,000 in cash by pulling a boulder for a distance of 3,456 ft. The bullocks of Tippayya Nayak, a native of Ramdurga village in Deodurg taluk, bagged the third prize of ₹45,000 in cash by pulling a boulder for a distance of 3,300 ft. The fourth prize of ₹35,000 in cash was bagged by the bullocks of Mahatesh of Irabagera village. The fifth prize of ₹30,000 in cash was bagged by the bullocks of Basanagouda of Marpalli village. The sixth prize of ₹15,000 in cash was bagged by the bullocks of Khaja Hussain of Palakamdoddi village and the seventh prize of ₹15,000 in cash was bagged by the bullocks of Rangappa Naik of Irabagera village. MLAs Shivaraj Patil and Basanagouda Daddal also spoke. Rachoti Mahaswamy of Somwarpet Mutt, Mallikarjun Swamiji, Narsamma Narasimhalu Mayor, Basavaraj, V. Krishnamurthy, N. Shankrappa, Jayavanth Rao, Mallikarjungouda, Said Sameer and others were present.
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Karnataka to Build State's Second Largest Planetarium and Science Centre in Hampi: Minister N.S. Boseraju
Kamalapur (Vijayanagara district): Karnataka is set to establish the state's second-largest planetarium and the largest such facility in the Kalyana Karnataka region at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hampi, State Minister for Minor Irrigation and Science and Technology N.S. Boseraju announced on Monday. The minister conducted a site inspection at Kamalapur in Vijayanagara district, a prominent tourist destination in Kalyana Karnataka, where the proposed state-of-the-art science centre and planetarium is to be constructed. 10-Acre Site Approved A prime 10-acre parcel of land located alongside a major road in Kamalapur has been earmarked for the project. Minister Boseraju directed officials to make optimal use of the space with an efficient and innovative design. Advanced Planetarium Facilities The planned facility will feature a 12-metre nano-seam dome planetarium equipped with modern technologies, alongside a full-fledged science centre. The site has been allocated by the Department of Tourism, and the minister instructed officials to initiate necessary groundwork for the construction phase. Minister Boseraju said the initiative is part of the government's broader efforts to foster scientific curiosity and awareness among youth in the Kalyana Karnataka region. 'In line with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's vision, science centres and planetariums are being planned in every district of the state. Providing high-quality science infrastructure in Hampi, a world heritage site, is a step in that direction,' he stated. Officials from the Karnataka Science and Technology Promotion Society (KSTePS), including Managing Director Sadashiva Prabhu, accompanied the minister during the visit, along with senior officials from the Science and Technology Department and district administration. (eom)
Hans India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Coordinated action vital to combat antimicrobial resistance: Minister
Bengaluru: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as a silent pandemic globally, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response, Karnataka's Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day national conference titled 'Antimicrobial Resistance: Mitigation Strategies and Alternatives', organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Boseraju highlighted the World Health Organisation's concerns over the growing threat of AMR and stressed the importance of collective scientific and policy-driven efforts. 'In India, the India AMR Innovation Hub is leading the charge by encouraging researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to develop context-specific solutions through collaboration,' the minister said. 'Both the central and state governments have taken significant steps to tackle AMR through awareness campaigns, monitoring of antibiotic usage, regulating drug sales, and promoting appropriate use in both humans and animals.' He added that Karnataka remains at the forefront of AMR-related research, with several leading institutions in Bengaluru developing novel strategies to counter antimicrobial resistance. 'Fighting AMR is not only a scientific challenge but also a moral responsibility,' Boseraju remarked. 'It is through shared knowledge and determined effort that we can safeguard public health, ensure food security, and promote sustainable development.' The conference brought together prominent experts, including Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Dr. Karuna Saghar, former senior official at the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation and Advisor to Nitte University; Dr. C. N. Ravishankar, former Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education; and Prof. Indrani Karuna Saghar, Director at Nitte University. KSTA CEO Dr. A. M. Ramesh and senior scientist Dr. R. Anand also participated. A tribute was paid to the late Padma Shri awardee and renowned scientist Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan during the event.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Karnataka govt's decision to build check-dams, ponds pays off as they help improve groundwater recharge rate
Substantial investments in constructing water conservation structures (WCS) such as check-dams, lakes and tanks by Karnataka govt paid off BENGALURU: Substantial investments in constructing water conservation structures (WCS) such as check-dams , lakes and tanks paid off as they considerably helped recharge groundwater in 2024 after traditional recharge methods through rainfall, surface water and groundwater irrigation (SWI & GWI), failed. This, despite copious rain. Following drought in 2023, the groundwater recharge rate dropped by 3% in 2024 (compared to 2023) although reservoirs and water bodies were filled to the brim. Minor irrigation department data shows the state's groundwater recharge rate dropped from 18.9 ham (hectare meters) to 18.7 ham. The rate during both monsoon seasons also dropped from 10.34BCM (billion cubicmeters) to 10.3BCM — a first such decrease since 2022. 'Failure of both monsoons in 2023 and deficit rainfall until mid-2024 had a long-drawn impact on groundwater recharge,' said NS Boseraju, minister for minor irrigation. 'Even though Karnataka recorded bounteous rainfall in 2024, the onset of the monsoon was delayed, affecting recharge through rain. We hope rain towards the end of 2024improved the recharge rate. This data will reflect in the 2025 analysis.' In 2023, Karnataka recorded 872mm rainfall as against 1,100mm-1,200mm annual rainfall — a 24% deficit. An engineer from the irrigation department said: 'Data shows a 1% to 3% decrease in recharge rate depending on the source and type of recharge method.' Shrinking agricultural area also contributed to apoor recharge rate. 'Surface and groundwater irrigation methods hugely contribute to groundwater recharge. But surface water irrigation dropped by 1.8% and return flow from groundwater irrigation fell by 3.5%,' said another engineer. WCS to the rescue However, unlike traditional recharge methods, recharge through WCS improved considerably. Data shows that the recharge rate through WCS rose from 0.63BCM (2023) to 0.81BCM (2024) — a 28.6% rise. These structures were built under various schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission and Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABHY). The govt's move to desilt tanks and lakes, including under MGNREGA, also paid off handsomely. Boseraju said: 'In 2023, the state had only 1.9 lakh such structures, but their numbers increased to 3.1 lakh, a rise of 66%,' he said. 'The number of ponds and tanks also increased from 33,000 to 39,000 (18.7%). This helped increase the recharge rate by 10% compared to what it was in 2023.' Boseraju also said the govt ensured lakes were filled with river and treated water throughout the year (365 days) rather than only during the monsoon months (120 days).
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Coordinated Action Vital to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance: Karnataka Minister N. S. Boseraju
Bengaluru: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is emerging as a silent pandemic globally, prompting urgent calls for a coordinated response, Karnataka's Minister for Science and Technology, N. S. Boseraju, said on Tuesday. Speaking at the inauguration of a three-day national conference titled "Antimicrobial Resistance: Mitigation Strategies and Alternatives", organised by the Karnataka Science and Technology Academy (KSTA), Boseraju highlighted the World Health Organization's concerns over the growing threat of AMR and stressed the importance of collective scientific and policy-driven efforts. 'In India, the India AMR Innovation Hub is leading the charge by encouraging researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to develop context-specific solutions through collaboration,' the minister said. 'Both the central and state governments have taken significant steps to tackle AMR through awareness campaigns, monitoring of antibiotic usage, regulating drug sales, and promoting appropriate use in both humans and animals.' He added that Karnataka remains at the forefront of AMR-related research, with several leading institutions in Bengaluru developing novel strategies to counter antimicrobial resistance. 'Fighting AMR is not only a scientific challenge but also a moral responsibility,' Boseraju remarked. 'It is through shared knowledge and determined effort that we can safeguard public health, ensure food security, and promote sustainable development.' The conference brought together prominent experts including Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR); Dr. Karuna Saghar, former senior official at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization and Advisor to Nitte University; Dr. C. N. Ravishankar, former Vice Chancellor of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education; and Prof. Indrani Karuna Saghar, Director at Nitte University. KSTA CEO Dr. A. M. Ramesh and senior scientist Dr. R. Anand also participated. A tribute was paid to the late Padma Shri awardee and renowned scientist Prof. Subbanna Ayyappan during the event.
