DK Shi proposes State Water Commission, his book ‘Neerina Hejje’ to be released by CM Siddaramaiah
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who also oversees the Water Resources Department, has proposed the formation of a State Water Commission, modelled on the Central Water Commission, to guide the state government on water resource management and explore long-term solutions to inter-state water disputes.
“The proposed commission would look at all aspects, including drinking water, irrigation, providing water for industries, and other facilities,” The New Indian Express quoted Shivakumar as saying.
He said that, in addition to advising on inter-state water disputes, the proposed commission will assess the state’s water demand and availability, and hold farmers accountable for water usage. The commission will be set up shortly, he said, adding that a legislation is required to set it up.
The commission will also study the impact of global warming, assess water storage capacity in dams, and recommend measures for the efficient management of water resources during floods and droughts.
Recommending new irrigation projects, developing water bodies, and improving natural water resources will also fall under the purview of the State Water Commission (SWC).
Neerina Hejje, a book on the state’s irrigation sector penned by Shivakumar, is set for launch on Wednesday. The book will be released by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru.
Former water resources ministers Basavaraj Bommai, M.B. Patil and H.K. Patil have reportedly been invited for Shivakumar’s book launch.
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2 held for strangling to death 3-year-old girl in Jharkhand’s Godda
Godda (PTI): Two persons were arrested for allegedly strangling to death a three-year-old girl and dumping her body into a well in Jharkhand’s Godda district, police said on Friday.
The incident took place at Makudi village within Muffasil police station limits on Thursday night, they said.
Villagers said they spotted a man identified as Prem Murmu (50) near the well at night and, suspecting foul play, informed the police.
"The kid's body was recovered from the well soon after, and Murmu was detained for questioning," said Anand Shah, the officer-in-charge of Muffasil police station.
During interrogation, Murmu told police that he and his friend Jarmen Soren (30) had killed the kid. Both were later arrested, Saha said.
"The accused were in an inebriated state at the time of the incident. They have not yet revealed the motive behind the killing. This has led to suspicion that the girl might have been raped," the OC said.
The duo have been sent to judicial custody after registering an FIR at the police station, police said.
