Water expert Rajendra Singh's delegation meets CM
Bengaluru: Renowned water expert and Ramon Magsaysay awardee Rajendra Singh and his team today called on Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and discussed the sustainable management of water.
Rajendra Singh opined that the states facing drought must emphasize sustainable water management.
The Chief Minister, who approved Singh's comments, said that the government is contemplating to involve 75 lakh people in community farming.
The government is committed to the welfare of the farmers, and the scientific use of state water resources is the Government's priority. In this regard, the government has taken a positive view of the water literacy program.
Senior journalist RP Venkatesh Murthy, film director NR Nanjunde Gowda and Vijayapura farmer leader Appa Saheb Yarnal were present.
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M'luru: School physical education teacher’s body found under mysterious circumstances in well
Ullal: The body of a 51-year-old physical education teacher was found in a well at his residence in Kondana, under the limits of Kotekar town, on Friday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Prabhakar Jogi, who was serving as a physical education teacher at the Government School in Kallarakodi, Naringana village. Police suspect that he may have died by suicide, allegedly due to health-related issues.
According to police, Prabhakar had dropped his daughter at Uchila School earlier in the day for the school anniversary programme and returned home.
He was later preparing to attend the same event along with his wife and son, when he suddenly went missing. A search was launched by family members, following which his body was found in the well located at his house.
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Police said that Prabhakar Jogi was reportedly suffering from a neurological disorder. He had served in several schools across Ullal taluk and was actively involved in organisations of physical education teachers.
Ullal police visited the spot, conducted an inspection and sent the body for post-mortem examination.
In his complaint to the police, Prabhakar’s son, Sai Tejas, stated that his father had jumped into the well and that there was no suspicion surrounding the death.
Based on the complaint, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
