Mysuru ADC orders lake survey, eviction of encroachments
Mysuru: Additional Deputy Commissioner P. Shivaraju has directed officials to conduct a comprehensive survey of all lakes in the district and clear illegal encroachments within a week, Deccan Herald reported.
Chairing a meeting of the District Level Lake Protection Force on Thursday, he instructed the Survey Department and Tahsildars to prioritise documentation and boundary identification of all water bodies.
He emphasised that all lakes must be restored and maintained in good condition.
Shivaraju also directed officials from the Environment Department to visit all lakes, monitor water quality, and ensure sanitation. “Strict action must be taken to prevent the flow of industrial waste and untreated sewage into urban lakes,” he said.
He further instructed Tahsildars to begin eviction of encroachments immediately after the survey is completed.
The meeting was attended by the Deputy Director of Land Records (DDLR), Tahsildars, and officials from the Environment and Water Resources departments.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
