From gate-keeper to walking down the red carpet: Dogs steal the show in this year's Mysuru Dasara
Mysuru: The pet dog show remained a popular part of the Mysuru Dasara, with animal lovers enjoying the playfulness, intelligence, acts of mischief and affection too displayed by various breeds of dogs during the show organized at the JK Maidan on Sunday.
Some dogs that were dressed in pink and purples costumes were special attractions on Sunday, especially for the children who attended.
Dog-lovers watched and enjoyed Mudhol, Poodle, Dodo Argentina, Rajapalayam, Pitbull, Cocker Spaniel, Boxer, Pug, Cockapoo, French Bulldog, Old Sheepdog, Irish Setter 'Bugle', Dutch Shepherd, German Shepherd, Chow Chow, Golden Retriever, Border Collie, Burmese Mountain Dog, Lhasa Apso, Great Dane and Siberian Husky, among other breeds of dogs, display their skills and style at the show.
Unlike Dasara 2024, when only 45 breeds were brought to the show, dog owners far greater enthusiasm this year to display their canines. Up to 650 dog breeds were registered by the authorities and 450 breeds were displayed.
The best-reared dogs won the top three prizes at the Dasara show this year, going by the decision of the canine veterinarians and judges with international experience.
In addition, the audience appreciated the dogs for their skills and asked the owners for information regarding breeds of dogs.
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Karnataka tanks hold strong water storage: Minister Boseraju
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister N S Boseraju on Tuesday said that minor irrigation tanks across the state are holding good water storage levels, with the 3,788 tanks under the department’s jurisdiction providing life-sustaining water to a large agricultural command area of approximately 4,45,009 hectares.
In a statement, the Minister for Minor Irrigation, Boseraju, said that according to the latest data released by the department, a vast majority of the 3,788 minor irrigation tanks in the state have maintained good water levels.
Detailing the storage status, the report said that even in peak summer, 165 tanks are full.
Additionally, 1,355 tanks have retained more than 51 per cent capacity, 1,143 tanks have water levels up to 50 per cent, and 959 tanks are at roughly 30 per cent storage capacity.
District-wise, Davanagere leads the state in water storage, with 27 tanks remaining full even during summer. Chikkamagaluru follows closely with 46 full tanks, indicating strong water retention.
Other top-performing districts include Hassan, Tumakuru, and Kolar.
Boseraju, who also holds the portfolio of Science and Technology, said 1,184 tanks are being actively filled through 145 tank-filling lift irrigation projects under the Minor Irrigation Department.
He attributed the strong water retention to good monsoon rainfall and effective water management strategies of the government.
“It is encouraging to see such a substantial volume of water stored across our minor irrigation tanks by the end of March, remaining largely intact even as summer progresses. The fact that 1,355 tanks are nearly full and 165 tanks are brimming is a testament to the success of our tank-filling programmes and rejuvenation initiatives,” he said.
“By ensuring a continuous flow of water to these tanks through lift irrigation projects across departments, as well as supplying treated and surface water to the Bayaluseeme districts, we have taken proactive measures to prevent them from drying out during the summer,” the minister said.
According to him, these data points confirm that efforts to build a water-secure Karnataka are yielding strong results at the grassroots level.
“This water wealth preserved in our tanks will bring direct benefits to lakhs of farmers across the 4,45,009-hectare command area,” he added.
