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- Politics
- News18
Karnataka's Totapuri Mango Growers In A Squeeze As Andhra Pradesh Ban Cuts Off Key Markets
This year's super bumper crop has worsened the situation, as units still have a backlog from the last two years, resulting in a pile-up In Karnataka's orchards, Totapuri mango growers are facing a crisis—Their prized mangoes might be reduced to pulp before even reaching the processing units in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The fears of these farmers were confirmed when Karnataka's Chief Secretary, Shalini Rajnish, wrote to her Andhra Pradesh counterpart, arguing that the ban imposed by the Chittoor district's Collector should not prevent farmers from Karnataka from accessing these crucial markets. 'This sudden and unilateral decision has caused significant distress among Karnataka's mango farmers, particularly those in border districts. They grow large volumes of Totapuri mangoes and rely heavily on Chittoor-based processing units," Rajnish wrote. 'This disruption in interstate trade threatens their livelihoods and may result in substantial post-harvest losses." She further warned that such a move could undermine cooperative federalism and might lead to retaliatory actions, such as obstructing vegetable inflows from Andhra Pradesh, escalating interstate tensions—a scenario she urged to avoid. Rajnish requested immediate intervention from her counterpart, K. Vijayanand, to revoke the ban. However, Chittoor Collector Sumeet Kumar defended the decision, asserting that it was necessary to protect the interests of Andhra Pradesh's mango growers. Kumar explained to News18 that Chittoor had a bumper crop this year, causing market prices to plummet. Allowing mangoes from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu would further depress prices, harming local farmers. Kumar noted that a team from Karnataka's Kolar district was already in Chittoor to assess the situation, and Andhra Pradesh had asked Karnataka for detailed mango production data. The aim, he said, was not to stop trade but to ensure Andhra Pradesh farmers did not suffer losses. With the mango season ending, the Andhra Pradesh government expects a surge in produce hitting processing centres. Speaking to News18, Vijayanand acknowledged receiving the letter and stated that they would monitor the situation and decide on the next steps soon. Around three lakh tonnes of Totapuri mangoes are sent annually from Karnataka to pulp processing units in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This year, processing units in both states are offering only Rs 4 per kilogram for Totapuri mangoes, which is inadequate, according to Nalathur Chinnappa Reddy, president of the Kolar Mango Producers Association. 'Andhra Pradesh has set a minimum support price of Rs 8 per kilogram, subsidised by the government to Rs 4 per kilogram. Our harvest season has just begun, and we need to sell our produce within the next month," he said. Processing units in southern India are primarily based in Chittoor and Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. This year's super bumper crop has worsened the situation, as units still have a backlog from the last two years. Low yields in previous years forced units to pay higher prices, resulting in a pile-up due to low offtake by multinational companies and exports. In response, the Kolar Mango Growers Association has called for a bandh in Srinivasapura on Wednesday, protesting the Karnataka government's failure to open more processing units within the state. Currently, Karnataka has a few units in Kolar, Hoskote, and Tumakuru. First Published: June 11, 2025, 11:03 IST
Time of India
03-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Woman killed by hubby, bro-in-law; kin link it to missing daughters
Pilibhit: A 38-year-old woman was murdered by her husband and his younger brother on Tuesday afternoon in Pilibhit district. The incident took place around 2 PM in Jallupur village under Ghungchai police station limits, in the presence of the victim's brother, Rajnish Kumar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The woman, Nanhi Devi, was walking with her mother, Anita Devi, to her parental home when her husband, Akhilesh Kumar, offered to drop them at the Banda-Ghungchai road to find transport. He first took his mother-in-law on his bike and returned, pretending to pick up his wife. Instead, he and his brother, Arvind Kumar, attacked Nanhi with a sugarcane harvesting knife. Rajnish, who was driving to Hariyapur, saw his mother waiting by the roadside. When Nanhi didn't arrive, he headed toward Jallupur and witnessed the attack. He tried to intervene but was too late. The accused fled after the assault. Police reached the spot and took Nanhi to the nearest govt hospital, where she was declared dead on arrival. Her body was sent for postmortem. Rajnish later filed a complaint, citing family tensions as the motive. He said Nanhi had been married to Akhilesh for about 20 years, and their relationship had deteriorated after their two daughters, aged 13 and 15, went missing a month ago and remain untraced. Akhilesh blamed Nanhi for their disappearance and killed her over the suspicion, Rajnish alleged. Ghungchai SHO Prakash Singh said both accused have been charged under relevant sections of the BNS, including Section 101 (murder), and are currently absconding. Efforts are on to arrest them.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- India Gazette
Delhi Court grants bail to accused in police constable hit-and-drag case
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): Delhi's Tis Hazari Court on Monday granted bail to a man accused in the Delhi police constable hit-and-drag case that took place in the Nangloi area in September 2024. Constable Sandeep Malik had succumbed to his injuries. An FIR was registered at the Nangloi police station, and a charge sheet has already been filed. The accused was arrested on September 29, 2024. Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Hemraj granted bail to the accused, Rajnish alias Sitto, after considering the submissions and facts of the case. While granting bail to Rajnish, the court said, 'He was not furnished the grounds of arrest by the Investigating Officer, which made his arrest illegal.' The court further noted that although the arrest memo of Rajnish shows that the reasons for arrest were mentioned, the grounds for his arrest were not specified. The court clarified that the reasons for arrest and the grounds for arrest are two distinct legal requirements. 'In view of the settled propositions of law, this court believes that the constitutional mandate while arresting the accused was not followed and his arrest was not in accordance with law. Therefore, the accused is entitled to be released on bail,' the court said. 'Accordingly, the accused/applicant is admitted to regular bail on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with two sureties of like amount,' the court ordered on May 26. According to Delhi Police, on the night of September 29, 2024, Constable Sandeep Malik was on night duty when he saw Rajnish and Dharmendra consuming alcohol in a car. He stopped them from drinking, after which an altercation ensued. It is alleged that the accused persons hit the constable's bike and dragged him for up to 10 metres, causing grievous injuries to his head and other body parts. Advocate Ashutosh Bhardwaj, appearing for Rajnish, argued that his client has been in judicial custody for the past seven and a half months. He also submitted that the charge sheet has already been filed and that Dharmendra, the co-accused, was granted bail on May 19. He further argued that it was a case of a road accident, which is evident from CCTV footage. On the other hand, the bail plea was opposed by the public prosecutor, who contended that there were serious allegations against the accused. The prosecutor argued that Rajnish may tamper with evidence, influence witnesses, or even flee from justice. (ANI)
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
Madhya Pradesh youth slits friend's throat, sends video to deceased's kin
BHOPAL: A youth murdered his friend with the help of his accomplices over a money-related dispute in Rewa district of Madhya Pradesh . The accused filmed the murder and sent the video to the kin of the deceased. All the accused are arrested. The chilling video shows the accused, Rajnish Mishra, 25, slitting the throat of his friend Abhishek Tripathi, 21, a resident of Pipraha village in a forest area. The video was received by the kin of the deceased Rajnish on May 7 and they rushed to the police for help. Based on the video, police arrested the accomplice of the main accused who had filmed the video. He was identified as Rajkumar, 19, a resident of Dulhara village. Operation Sindoor 'Our job is to hit target, not to count body bags': Air Marshal Bharti on Op Sindoor Precautionary blackout imposed across parts of Rajasthan, Punjab 'Indian Navy was in position to strike Karachi': Vice Admiral on Operation Sindoor Rajkumar was in an inebriated condition. On May 8, police recovered the body of Abhisekh from the nearby forest area. Two other accused identified as Rajnish and Adarsh Mishra, 23 were on the run and were arrested on May 9. "The three accused were sent to jail on May 10. It has surfaced that the accused had a money-related dispute with the deceased. The throat of the deceased was slit by Rajnish Mishra while another held him rendering him immobile. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moscow: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo The third accused shot the video of the murder which was later shared with the family of the deceased," additional SP Rewa, Vivek Lal, told TOI. Sources said that the accused and the deceased were friends. They summoned him to the jungles of Bhokri forests on the pretext of a party where they thrashed him using sticks. Rajnish, later slit his throat while others helped him and also shot the video, which was later made viral by the accused.
