Water problems in summer: Dakshina Kannada Minister tells officers to be ready with solutions
Mangaluru: Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada district Dinesh Gundu Rao has asked the authorities concerned to make preparations to deal with possible drinking water problems for the people of the district this summer.
Addressing a meeting with officers in the district at the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangaluru on Saturday to discuss water supply during summer, the minister said, "Dakshina Kannada is currently facing no drinking water shortage. But we should empower ourselves to effectively handle any water-related problem in future, in addition to the precautionary measures that are in place to prevent water problems in the district."
Referring to the sources of water for Dakshina Kannada, Dinesh Gundu Rao said that the level of water in the minor dams across the district being satisfactory was heartening, given that summer was round the corner. Reminding the officers that drinking water is to be given priority, when it comes to water supply, he stressed that the administration could not afford to be laidback if the people struggled for drinking water supply but would have to take immediate action to solve the problem.
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The minister added, "If necessary, we will draw water from the AMR Dam across River Nethravathi. The major industrial projects of the district like Mangalore Refineries and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) and Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) should also cooperate with the people of the district, if a major water shortage."
Dinesh Gundu Rao said that Dakshina Kannada had been allocated Rs 3 crore under the drought relief fund. "The state government will provide additional funds if necessary," the minister assured at the meeting.
Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. K Anand, Additional Deputy Commissioner Santhosh Kumar and Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Anand were among the officers who attended the meeting.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
