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Time of India
19 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Minister Jarkiholi issues stern warning to officials failing in performing duties
Belagavi: District minister Satish Jarkiholi issued a strong warning to govt officials in Belagavi, stating that those who fail to understand and carry out their responsibilities will not be tolerated. Speaking to the media here on Monday, Jarkiholi said, "We cannot be held accountable for the failures of officials. Law & order situation in the city has deteriorated. As a result, city police commissioner Iada Martin Marbaniang was transferred," clarifying the reason behind the sudden transfer of the police commissioner. Stating that 'many incidents could be avoided if the officials took timely preventive measures,' minister Jarkiholi indirectly mentioned the failure of the city police in handling the case of burning Quran and Hadith copies in Santibastwad village, on the outskirts of the city, three weeks ago. "Police must act responsibly. The commissioner's transfer serves as a clear message to all departmental officials," he said. Regarding development issues, the minister said: "We are willing to cooperate with officials, but not every task can be directed by the CM or me. Officials who neglect development responsibilities or fail to maintain law & order have no place in this district." Responding to criticism from the opposition regarding delays in disbursing funds under the Gruha Lakshmi Scheme, the minister clarified that funds have, at times, been credited twice in a month. "It's unreasonable to demand that the money be credited specifically on the 30th of each month. The govt has implemented guarantee schemes and allocated the necessary funds," he stated. Jarkiholi also raised concerns over the allocation of water from Hidkal dam to industries in Hubballi–Dharwad, saying it was done without his knowledge. "Previously, we halted the project. However, the Water Resources Department resumed work, and a tender was issued. About 2.5 tmcft of water has been earmarked for industrial use. Before such allocations are made, the CM and deputy CM must consult us. As more industries are expected to arrive in the Belagavi district, we will need adequate water to support them," he argued. Addressing recent remarks by actor Kamal Haasan about the Kannada language, Jarkiholi condemned them. "Kannada is an ancient language with a history spanning thousands of years. While we are unclear about the context in which the statement was made, he must apologise to the people of Karnataka," the minister asserted.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Climate
- The Hindu
Channel to divert surplus water from Ambattur lake to Cooum river
Every Northeast monsoon, people in Korattur and the Ambattur Industrial Estate are forced to endure inundation and power outages for at least four days. To alleviate these recurring issues, a channel will soon be built to divert a portion of surplus water from Ambattur lake to Cooum river. The Water Resources Department (WRD) has kick-started the process of launching a ₹130-crore project to mitigate inundation in the western parts of the city. The work is likely to begin by this month-end. The lack of sufficient culverts along Pattaravakkam railway line to channel surplus water from Ambattur lake led to waterlogging in places such as the Ambattur Industrial Estate. The department had regulated outflows from waterbodies in Avadi, Ambattur, Ayapakkam and Paruthipattu. However, some parts continued to face inundation, officials said. J. Gopalakrishnan, president, Korattur Federation of Residents' Welfare Association said: 'The rainy season is often a nightmare for residents in low-level areas. Rainwater entered several houses on 27th, 28th, and 29th streets and Venkatraman Nagar, and residents suffered without electricity for four days. The channel must be built before the upcoming monsoon to avoid another year of misery.' The WRD is awaiting the Government Order to construct a five-km long channel to carry a portion of surplus water from Cookson Road junction in Ambattur industrial estate to Cooum river near Maduravoyal. The four-metre-wide channel, which would carry about 400 cubic feet per second (cusecs) of water, would reduce the burden on other waterways, including Otteri Nullah, and alleviate recurring floods in Korattur and Ambattur Industrial Estate. Surplus water from Ambattur lake otherwise travels through Pattaravakkam and Korattur, and drains into Korattur lake. From there, it flows into Otteri Nullah and Retteri lake through two weirs. Once the channel is built, only about 400 cusecs of rainwater from local catchment would travel through these localities before draining into Korattur lake, officials said. Ambattur MLA Joseph Samuel said various other measures were also on the cards. Funds are awaited to desilt and restore Korattur lake, and also improve North Canal in Korattur.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Poor performance will not be tolerated, Minister Satish Jarkiholi warns officials
Belagavi: Public Works Department and District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi issued a stern warning to government officials in the district on Monday, emphasising that their services would not be required if they failed to perform their duties caution comes in the wake of a deteriorating law and order situation in the City, which led to the transfer of the police commissioner, a move Jarkiholi described as a warning to all officials to remain vigilant and to reporters here on Monday, Jarkiholi stressed that officials are appointed to fulfill their responsibilities, particularly regarding law and order. 'The police are aware of the ongoing issues and must take necessary precautionary measures. Many incidents could have been prevented with timely action. Such lapses tarnish the government's reputation,' he minister made it clear that the transfer of the police commissioner serves as a message to all departments. Those who fail to discharge their duties adequately are not needed in the district, he Laxmi schemeOn the issue of Gruha Laxmi scheme fund delays, Jarkiholi acknowledged delays sometimes, but clarified that the government has ensured fund allocation. 'At times, we have even credited payments twice a month. It is unrealistic to expect payments on the 30th of every month without delays,' he said. Responding to actor Kamal Haasan's recent remarks on the Kannada language, Jarkiholi condemned the statements, affirming Kannada's rich ancient heritage spanning thousands of years. 'We are unsure about the context of his remarks,' he allocationJarkiholi also raised concerns over the recent allocation of Hidkal Dam water for industrial use in Dharwad, claiming the decision was made without consulting district officials. 'Earlier, when the project commenced, we managed to halt it. But now, the Water Resources Department has proceeded with the works and issued tenders without our input. The decision was taken in Bengaluru,' he said he would write to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urging that suggestions of local people should be considered in future water allocations. 'More industries are expected to come up in the district, and we too require water to meet their needs,' Jarkiholi added.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Climate
- New Indian Express
Mettur Dam records sharp rise in water level; 88% reservoir filled
CHENNAI: The Stanley Reservoir in Mettur (commonly known as Mettur Dam), a major source of water in Tamil Nadu, has recorded a sharp increase in its water level this year, thanks to substantial rainfall from the southwest monsoon. As of Sunday, the dam is holding 81,983 million cubic feet (mcft) of water, which is 87.71% of its full capacity of 93,470 mcft. This is a big jump compared to the same period last year when the storage was only 15,632 mcft (just 16.72% of its total capacity). According to the Water Resources Department (WRD) data accessed by TNIE, this is one of the highest water storage levels in the past six years, except in 2022 when the dam had 89,431 mcft of water (95.68%) In a major development, Tamil Nadu has received 305 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) of Cauvery water from Karnataka during the previous water year (June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025). This is 128 tmcft more than the 177 tmcft fixed by the Supreme Court.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Nimmala expresses anger over slow pace of works
Kondapalli: Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu expressed severe displeasure over the sluggish progress of the retaining wall construction meant to provide permanent protection against the Budameru floods. The Minister, who has personally inspected the site three times and previously ordered the completion of work before the monsoon season, has now directed officials to issue a notice to the agency responsible for the delays. On Friday, Ramanaidu, accompanied by Water Resources Department Advisor M Venkateswara Rao, Engineer 'N' Chief Narasimhamurthy, and Chief Engineer Sugunakara Rao, inspected the ongoing construction site. He recalled the severe flooding in Vijayawada last year due to the Budameru, highlighting that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu himself stayed on the bunds for ten days, tirelessly supervising the work to patch up breaches. He noted that officials and local residents had previously brought to his attention that the same area had experienced multiple breaches during past Pulivagu floods. Minister Ramanaidu clarified that tenders were called for a permanent CC wall construction, combining the three previous breach points, with an agreement value of Rs 23 crore and work had commenced as per Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's directives. However, the minister voiced his anger at the agency and officials for the slow pace of work, citing insufficient machinery and personnel. He ordered them to deploy adequate machinery and staff to work in three shifts, day and night, to ensure the timely completion of the project and prevent any inconvenience to the public. He warned them to create a daily work schedule and continuously review the progress, completing the work on a war-footing.
