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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Traffic curbs, parking bans around Bengaluru's Lalbagh for Independence Day Flower Show
The Bengaluru Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic and parking restrictions in and around the Lalbagh Botanical Garden till August 18 to manage large crowds that are expected for the Independence Day Flower Show. Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued an advisory urging commuters to use public transport to prevent congestion.(X) ALSO READ | Traffic curbs announced ahead of PM Modi's visit to Bengaluru for Namma Metro Yellow Line launch: Report Organised by the Department of Horticulture, the 12-day event is expected to draw between 8 and 10 lakh visitors, including schoolchildren, dignitaries, foreign tourists, and city residents. Authorities have urged visitors to use public transport such as the Metro, BMTC buses, or cabs to avoid congestion. ALSO READ | 'I lost 2019 Lok Sabha election because…': Mallikarjun Kharge's big charge as he targets PM Modi Designated parking areas Dr Marigowda Road – Al-Ameen College premises (two-wheelers only) KH Road – Shantinagar BMTC multi-storey parking (two- and four-wheelers) Dr Marigowda Road – Hopcoms parking lot (two- and four-wheelers) JC Road – Corporation parking lot (two- and four-wheelers) No-parking zones Parking will be banned on the following stretches during the event: Dr Marigowda Road: Lalbagh Main Gate to NIMHANS (both sides) KH Road: KH Circle to Shantinagar Junction (both sides) Lalbagh Road: Subbaiah Circle to Lalbagh Main Gate (both sides) Siddaiah Road: Urvashi Theatre Junction to Wilson Garden 12th Cross (both sides) BTS Road: BMTC Junction towards the post office Krumbigal Road (both sides) Lalbagh West Gate to RV Teachers College RV Teachers College to Ashoka Pillar Ashoka Pillar to Siddapura Junction ALSO READ | Seven-year-old tigress found dead in Bhadra Tiger Reserve; territorial fight suspected: Report Alternative routes – From Dairy Circle: Take a right at 10th Cross Junction - 8th Main Road - Wilson Garden Main Road - KH Road - Market/Majestic. – From Urvashi Junction on Lalbagh Road: Turn left - H Siddaiah Road - Wilson Garden Main Road - Dairy Circle. – From KH Road: Turn left at BMTC Junction - BTS Road - Bannerghatta Road.
The Hindu
01-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Trellis-based horticulture gains ground in Kollidam block
A growing number of farmers in the Kollidam block of Mayiladuthurai district are embracing trellis-based horticulture under the Permanent Pandal Scheme, supported by the Department of Horticulture. The initiative is proving beneficial to growers in regions vulnerable to riverine flooding, offering a resilient and profitable alternative to traditional crops. As part of the programme, intercropping is encouraged with farmers cultivating bitter gourd, snake gourd, ribbed gourd, and bottle gourd on trellis structures, alongside crops like chilli and jasmine (malligai flowers). The district administration is promoting this to help small and marginal farmers increase yields and income. Good guidance M. Selvaraj, a farmer from Muthalimedu Thittu in Muthalaimedu panchayat, said that regular visits by horticulture officials have helped him stay informed and adapt to best practices. 'Our village is prone to flooding from the Kollidam but these crops help me earn a stable income despite the challenges,' he said. He cultivates jasmine, bitter gourd, and drumstick using the trellis system. 'With focus and commitment, horticulture offers consistent profits,' he added. S. Kalaichelvam, Horticulture Officer for Kollidam block, said the region had highly fertile soil due to its proximity to the Kollidam. 'In normal soil, production might be around 400 kg per unit area, but here, due to additional siltation, farmers are getting up to 600 kg. This directly translates to higher productivity and income,' he said. P. Chandra Kavitha, Deputy Director of Horticulture, said the subsidy under the Permanent Pandal Scheme had been increased from ₹2 lakh to ₹3 lakh a hectare this year. 'In Mayiladuthurai district, 15 hectares have been sanctioned under the scheme for 2025–26 and it is expected to benefit at least 45 farmers,' she said. Referring to Mr. Selvaraj's success, she said: 'We encourage farmers along the Kollidam —where inundation is frequent — to shift from paddy or cotton to trellis-based horticulture, which is more resilient and profitable.' Selected farmers were given seeds under the National Agricultural Development Programme with 100% subsidy, Ms. Kavitha added.
The Hindu
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Flower Show at Courtallam, an instant hit among tourists and children
The flower show that got off to a colourful start on Sunday as part of 'Saaral Vizhaa 2025' celebrations at Eco Park near Five Falls has become instant hit with thousands of tourists visiting the four-day show ending on Wednesday (July 23). The Department of Horticulture maintaining the Eco Park has brought vegetables, fruits, flowers and spices from various parts of Tamil Nadu and neighbouring States to decorate the park with cartoon characters, wild animals, birds and even a waterfall. The entrance of the park has been decorated aesthetically with an arch created with coconut, banana and palmyra tree leaves and a range of fruits. 'We have brought dahlia, carnation, gerbera, aster, cut roses, heliconia, lily, cut chrysanthemum, tuberose, bird of paradise, alstromeria, gladiolus, marigold, anthurium etc. for creating interesting characters, birds and animals. The 14-foot-long waterfall created with white flowers is close to the visitors' hearts,' said a Horticulture Department official. While the Department of Horticulture, which organises the show, expects around 20,000 visitors in four days, the number has already crossed 12,000 in the first two days. 'Apart from tourists, school children in large numbers are visiting the flower show,' said the official. Seventeen varieties of spices have been used to create a seven-foot-tall and nine-foot-wide butterfly, which attracts every visitor to take selfie with the colourful insect. Vegetables and fruits have given life to the wild animals and birds. The selfie spots in the show is heavily crowded throughout the day with tourists and the children waiting in a long queue for their turn. Apart from this visual treat, the traditional food stall treats the visitors' tastebuds with snacks and dishes prepared with millets. Since vertical garden and terrace garden concepts have become popular among the families, the Horticulture Department has dedicated a spot for them.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Saaral Thiruvizhaa 2025' at Courtallam from July 19 to 27
The 'Saaral Thiruvizhaa 2025' will be held at Courtallam for nine days between July 19 and 27 where cultural troupes from Tamil Nadu and other southern States will perform. Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, District Collector A.K. Kamal Kishore said nine-day-long events will provide platform for the folk artistes, cultural troupes from various southern States to exhibit their talents besides organising a range of competitions for the public and the students. The flower show will be organised by the Department of Horticulture in the 'Eco Park' near Five Falls from July 19 to 22. The tentative events of 'Saaral Thiruvizhaa 2025': July 19: Bharatanatyam, jikkaattam, naiyaandi melam, karagaattam and light music July 20: Chubby babies competition, silambam, cultural events by Kerala artistes, light music. July 21: Yoga competition, dance and drama, villupaattu, paavaikooththu and light music. July 22: Boating competitions, folk artists' performance, Toda dance by troupe from Poompaarai, Kodaikanal, cultural events from by Karnataka artistes, light music. July 23: Elocution, essay, drawing, singing and poetry competition for school students, transgenders' programme, kaniyaan kooththu, bharatanatyam, cultural events by Karnataka artistes and light music. July 24: Rangoli competition, villupaattu, mallar kambam, bharatanatyam and cultural events by Andhra Pradesh and Telengana artistes. July 25: Smokeless cooking competition, millets cooking competition, naiyaandi melam, karagaattam, clarinet music, thappaattam, cultural events by Andhra Pradesh and Telengana artistes, light music. July 26: Weightlifting competition, Mr. Courtallam, folk arts, comedy, jimla melam and light music. July 27: Dog show, dance and drama, folk arts, maadu aattam, mayilaattam, cultural events by Maharashtra artistes and light music.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Assistance worth over ₹220 lakh under horticulture schemes disbursed to beneficiaries over four years
The Horticulture Department has disbursed assistance worth ₹227.69 lakh to 16,700 beneficiaries over the last four years under various horticulture schemes, according to the administration. Collector R. Sadheesh was speaking about the various schemes under the Department of Horticulture at the Niraindha Manam programme. He said that under the Chief Minister's Vegetable Garden scheme, 1,313 terrace horticulture saplings were distributed each at a subsidised cost of ₹450. Similarly, in rural areas, 5,200 vegetable seed packets were distributed at ₹30 per packet; and micro greens for ₹75 each were distributed 4,500 beneficiaries. According to the administration, under the Tamil Nadu State Horticulture Development Scheme, mobile vegetable and fruit vehicles were distributed to farmers during COVID. In Dharmapuri, 190 mobile vehicles at ₹15,000 subsidy were distributed at a cumulative cost of ₹28.5 lakh.
