Groundwater levels completely depleted in 45 taluks in Karnataka: Minister N.S. Boseraju
Bengaluru: Karnataka is facing a severe groundwater crisis, with 45 taluks in the state reporting complete depletion of their groundwater levels.
Minister for Minor Irrigation, N.S. Boseraju, revealed this alarming situation in the Legislative Council, further highlighting that groundwater conditions are critical in 92 other taluks and semi-critical in 33 more, as reported by Deccan Herald on Friday.
Boseraju, who recently introduced the Karnataka Groundwater (Regulation and Control of Development and Management) (Amendment) Act, 2025, stated that the state had fallen two places on the national groundwater index, dropping from seventh to ninth.
He also assured that the government is taking steps in alignment with the Centre’s directives to increase groundwater levels across Karnataka.
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Couple, son 'hacked' to death over witchcraft suspicion in Jharkhand's Palamu
Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
