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NDTV
3 days ago
- Climate
- NDTV
Karnataka Records Highest May Rainfall In 125 Years: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said, for the first time in the last 125 years, the state has recorded the highest rainfall in the month of May, and 28 districts have received more than usual rainfall. Addressing the review meeting with Deputy Commissioners of all districts and CEOs of all Zilla Panchayats, he asked them to visit the rain-damaged areas immediately and provide necessary compensation to those affected. "There is no shortage of funds to provide compensation for rain damage. More than Rs 1,000 crore is available under SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) in the districts," the CM was quoted as telling officers, by his office in a release. Guidelines have already been issued for providing compensation if houses are damaged due to heavy rain. "Immediate compensation should be provided," he said. In places where landslides are likely, precautionary measures, including evacuation of people should be taken to avoid the possibility of death, Siddaramaiah said. In case the house is completely damaged by rains, immediate compensation of Rs 1.20 lakh is being provided, he said, as he asked the Deputy Commissioners to take action like last year by providing new houses to such people. Assistance should be provided for the construction of houses under various schemes, he added. The CM said a task force comprising various departments has been formed at all Gram Panchayat levels to deal with the flood disaster, and if they work in coordination, precautionary measures can be taken. Questioning as to why precautionary measures can't be taken regarding rain in Bengaluru city, he said, "There is information about low-lying areas and waterlogging areas in advance. Officials should be more proactive. Along with temporary measures, permanent solutions should also be taken."
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Mangaluru rain: Two fishermen, boat missing
Two fishermen are missing after their boat capsized near the estuary at Tota Bengre in Mangaluru, due to heavy rains and wind early on May 30. Their names are Yashwant and Kamalaksha. Rain LIVE updates The boat is also missing while the diesel tank of the boat has washed ashore at Tota Bengre, sources said. Search is on for the missing fishermen and the boat. Water from an overflowing rajakaluve flooded the Kottara Chowki - Urwa Stores Road, the gateway to #Mangaluru city from Udupi, on National Highway 66 following torrential #MangaluruRains on May 30, 2025. 📸&🎥: @ — The Hindu-Bengaluru (@THBengaluru) May 30, 2025 Kottara Chowk flooded The National Highway 66 (Udupi-Mangaluru) at Kottara Chowki in Mangaluru was flooded on May 30 as the raja kaluves (storm water drains) on both sides of the highway were overflowing. The highway was inundated, and so were the service roads and Kottara Chowki-Urwa Stores Road. Kottara Chowk flooded A portion of the compound wall of St. Antony Ashram collapsed resulting in damage to a portion of a house at Jeppu-Majila. A person was reportedly injured in the incident. Flooding of some houses was reported from Jeppu Majila. Rain water entered several industries in Baikampady Industrial Area in Mangaluru. Highest rainfall Kotekar Gram Panchayat, Ullal taluk, on the outskirts of Mangaluru recorded 312.5 mm rainfall, the highest in Karnataka, in 24 hours ending at 8.30 a.m. on May 30, according to Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC). Talapady Gram Panchayat in Ullal taluk reported 288 mm rainfall during the period. Kinya Gram Panchayat recorded 282.5 mm rainfall. Munnur Gram Panchayat in the same taluk reported 263.5 mm rainfall. In images: Road leading to Mangaluru flooded 1 / 15
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Haryana CM Saini participates in Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebration in Karnal
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated in the Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebration in Karnal on Thursday. The Maharana Pratap Jayanti was celebrated with great fervor and widespread participation from all communities. A state-level function was organised in Salwan village, Karnal district. Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini attended the programme as the chief guest. Paying tribute to Maharana Pratap, the Chief Minister said he was not just a warrior but a living symbol of pride, valor, and sacrifice and encouraged the youth to draw inspiration from his life and contribute to nation-building. The Chief Minister made several key announcements including, the naming of the Primary Health Centre in Salwan village after Mohan Singh, Rs 21 lakh allocated for the construction of Maharana Pratap Dharamshala in Assandh, and a sports stadium to be built in Salwan once the Gram Panchayat will give land for the same. He said that a feasibility study will be conducted for developing an HSVP sector in Assandh. The Chief Minister also announced to give Rs 88 crore for special repair of 54 roads spanning 186 km in Assandh Assembly constituency, Special repair for 16 additional roads covering 91.49 km, maintenance of 41 more roads, totaling 123 km in length, paving of the village drain in Salwan. Announcing infrastructure projects, the Chief Minister announced Rs. 9 crore for strengthening the Assandh bypass, Rs. 34.37 crore for special repair of the Kohand-Assandh road. The Chief Minister also announced to give Rs 5 crore for the construction of community halls in Assandh constituency, an additional Rs 5 crore for other development works in the region. The Chief Minister emphasised that a society or nation that remembers and honors its heroes, warriors, and martyrs continues on the path of progress and prosperity. He said the government has made it a policy to officially celebrate the birth anniversaries of saints and great personalities, unlike previous governments that only remembered figures from their own families. Paying homage to Maharana Pratap, he said that such personalities belong to the entire nation. Their lives inspire values of patriotism, unity, and brotherhood, all of which contribute significantly to state and national development. He praised Maharana Pratap as a historical figure who never learned to bow or give up, making him a timeless role model. Highlighting the historical Battle of Haldighati, the Chief Minister said it was not merely a war but a clash of culture versus power, pride versus imperialism, and righteousness versus oppression. CM Saini reaffirmed its core principles: freedom, equality, justice, and secularism and said these ideals reflect the vision of warriors like Maharana Pratap, freedom fighters, and champions of democracy. The Chief Minister said that under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, and guided by the mantra 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan', India is progressing toward becoming a global superpower. He urged citizens to teach children that national interest must always come first, and to protect the nation's values, culture, and constitution. (ANI)
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
BJP to mark 11 years of Modi govt with nationwide outreach events in June
To mark the completion of 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre, the BJP will begin a countrywide outreach program next month. For the programme named, '11 Years of Modi Government – Sankalp se Siddhi (from commitment to accomplishment)', the BJP will form committees for various events as part of the outreach, which aims to reach down to the grassroot level as per National president Jagat Prakash Nadda's instructions. Detailing the way forward regarding the campaign, BJP national general secretary Arun Singh, in a circular, sought to underline that the Modi Government is completing 11 years with many historic achievements even as the nation felt proud of a 'strong and powerful Bharat with the historic success of Operation Sindoor.' India had also become the 4th largest economy of the world as it moved forward towards realising the PM's vision of a Viksit Bharat, he added. To disseminate the achievements of the BJP-led government, Nadda had issued instructions for the formation of State Committees by May 29 and for Districts Teams by June 3. While Nadda was scheduled to address the press on the occasion of the anniversary on June 7 or 8, similar interceptions would be held at the state and district level till June 11 along with presentations on data related to specific achievements. The program would also include 'professional meets' in every district with three speakers — who would be professionals from specific fields — making presentations on 3 subjects of governance. While 'Vikasit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas' would also be organized as part of the outreach where 'Vikasit Bharat Pledges' would be administered to those in attendance, Mohalla Chaupals would be organised at cities & Panchayat Chaupals in Gram Panchayat Centres. Registration Camps for centrally sponsored schemes will also be undertaken in every Assembly segment especially for the door-to-door registration of Ayushman Bharat Yojana for senior citizens. On June 21, on the occasion of International Yoga Day, Yoga events will be held after training camps between June 15 and 20; world environment day and the 50th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency too will be observed through special programs. While the party will begin a two-month tree plantation drive on June 5, seminars where 'Loktantra Senani's' will be felicitated will be held at the district level in relation to the Emergency.
New Indian Express
26-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Three arrested for hacking e-Swathu in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: Ramanagara CEN police arrested three people for hacking the government e-Swathu software and tampering with documents. The accused Sharath (30), is a former contract employee of Narasandra Gram Panchayat in Magadi taluk, and the mastermind behind the hacking, along with his associates Nadeem (38) and Deepak (27). Sharath, who had previously worked at the Gram Panchayat office, was aware of the loopholes in the e-Swathu software. Nadeem and Deepak, who were involved in computer repairs at the Panchayat office, hacked the software. They altered the records of properties under gram panchayats in Ramanagara, Bengaluru, Hassan and Tumakuru districts, collecting money from the public in return for illegal services in the software. Sharath handled the document editing, while Nadeem and Deepak brought the clients. Aware that tampering with major land or ownership records could alert officials, the trio focused on making minor edits to documents and data. The gang illegally modified around 500 records such as ineligible ownership entries, account transfers, map changes, chakbandi (land consolidation) registers, and property transfers. They particularly altered documents required for obtaining bank loans, and used this to get money from the public. The hacking came to light after an individual, who had paid Sharath to tamper with the records, later approached the Gram Panchayat for official rectification. Upon checking, the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) found the irregularities and filed a complaint with the CEN police. Ramanagara SP Srinivas Gowda said, 'There are others involved in the racket, and further investigation is under way.'
