Undivided D.K. District’s educational care is commendable : Zameer Ahmed
Maulana Azad English Medium School inaugurated at Farangipet
Bantwal: The preference given to education sector in the twin districts of the Karavali is commendable, said Haj and Minority Welfare Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. He was speaking after inaugurating the Maulana Azad English Medium School that was established by the minority welfare department at Farangipet on Saturday.
“When the British-time school was about to close down, the Today Foundation chief Umar Farooq and other activists worked hard and due to which once again children can get the education in the government schools. I am grateful to all," he said.
Urban Development Minister UT Khader spoke during the occasion and congratulated all.
Mangaluru taluk panchayat president Mohammed Monu, ZP member Shahul Hameed, Pudu gram panchayat president Ramlan Maripalla, vice president Lidia Pinto, Bantwal taluk panchayat vice-president Abbas Ali, Farangipet masjid president Mohammad Bawa, secretary Yusuf Alankar, minority unit president NS Kareem, A. Khader, President of Hidaya Foundation Haneef Goltamajal, School Headmaster Shakuntala, President of the school development committee Nasir, Ismail KEL, Sevanjali head Krishna Kumar Poonja, Prakash Shetty, Grapam members Hashir Perrimar, Mohammad Monu, Iqbal Sujir, Riyaz Kumpanmajal, Santosh, Nettarekere, Zenath Kunjatkala, Bhaskar Rai Kunjatkal, Razia Farangipet , Husain M, Nazeer, Mumtaz Sujir, Rashida Banu, Sujatha Marippalla, Rehana Marippalla, Lawina D’Souza Kumpanamajal, Prakashchandra, and Zakir Abbas were present. Former ZP member Umar Farooq welcomed and briefed the activities of the organisation. Abdul Haneef anchored.
Meantime, bags and books distributed.
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Nearly 700 km of Karnataka rivers polluted; cities, towns depend on contaminated water
Shivamogga: A total of 693.75 of river stretches across Karnataka are polluted, and water from several of these rivers is being supplied to towns and cities, the State government informed the Legislative Assembly.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express on Monday, replying to an unstarred question by Thirthahalli MLA Araga Jnanendra during the winter session in Belagavi, Forest, Environment and Biodiversity Minister Eshwar Khandre said rivers are classified into five categories, P1 to P5, based on Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) levels, with P1 being the most polluted.
He reportedly said untreated domestic wastewater from urban and rural areas is the main reason for river pollution. Arkavati, Lakshana Teertha, Tungabhadra, Bhadra, Tunga, Cauvery, Kabini, Kagina, Krishna, Shimsha, Bheema and Netravati are the polluted rivers and so far, 112 polluted drainages along these rivers have been identified.
Khandre explained that rivers are classified into five pollution categories P1 to P5. The Arkavati River has been placed in the P1 category, while no rivers fall under P2 and P3. Tungabhadra, Bhadra and Shimsha are categorised under P4, and eight other rivers fall under P5.
Khandre allegedly said domestic wastewater from municipalities, towns and villages along riverbeds is being discharged into at least 17 rivers, identified by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This is the primary cause of river pollution.
According to the report, the minister said drinking water is being supplied from polluted rivers in districts such as Mandya, Ramanagara, Vijayapura and Shivamogga. In parts of Uttara Kannada, Ballari, Vijayanagara and Bagalkot, local bodies are also drawing water from polluted river sources.
In 2022-23, CPCB identified South Pinakini, Aghanashini, Sharavathi and Gangavali rivers too as polluted. But wrote to CPCB, stating that these rivers are not polluted and sought their removal from the list. An action plan is being prepared for the South Pinakini River, he said.
On remedial measures, Khandre reportedly said the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board is setting up sewage treatment plants as per the directions of National Green Tribunal.
As per the report, under 12 river rejuvenation plans, the state generates 817.31 million litres per day (MLD) of sewage. While 41 STPs with a capacity of 614.1 MLD are operational, 203.21 MLD of sewage remains untreated.
Work is underway to establish 19 STPs with a capacity of 248.91 MLD, while 39 more STPs with a combined capacity of 357.92 MLD are in the planning stage. Progress is being monitored and reported regularly to the NGT and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
The minister reportedly said the state government gave its approval for underground drainage works worth Rs 535.56 crore in 2021 for 24 cities/towns besides Rs 523.80 crore for nine UGD projects.
