Clash between two communities in Bihar's Darbhanga, 6 arrested
Darbhanga (PTI): Members of two communities allegedly pelted stones at each other in Bihar's Darbhanga district, officials said on Monday.
The incident took place at Kewatgama Pachiyari village under the jurisdiction of Kusheshwar Asthan police station when a group of people were returning after a religious gathering on Sunday evening, they said.
The situation was immediately brought under control and no one sustained any injury in the incident, said Alok, Superintendent of Police (Rural-Darbhanga).
Police have so far arrested six persons in connection with the incident, he said, adding that a case has been registered against 45 people.
"The incident took place when people belonging to another community started pelting stones from rooftops at people returning from the Kalash Shobha Yatra. It is reported that a minor scuffle also took place. The incident was reportedly triggered by a rumour that a hen was beaten with sticks. Police immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control. No one sustained any injury in the incident," the SP told PTI.
The SP said, "The incident was recorded by the area Chowkidar. We have identified the troublemakers from both sides. A case has been registered against 45 people….and six people have been arrested. Now, the situation is completely under control….additional forces have been deployed in the area."
The situation is being closely monitored by senior officials to ensure communal harmony in the area, he added.
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K’taka CM, DK Shivakumar meet Jal Shakti minister, seeks approval for water projects
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah and Deputy CM D K Shivakumar met Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil on Thursday to seek approval for the Mekedatu and Upper Bhadra projects.
In the meeting, Siddarmaiah informed that Karnataka has the second largest dryland area in the country after Rajasthan. The irrigation projects taken up and being implemented in Karnataka have played a vital role in transforming agricultural landscape.
Siddarmaiah urged the Union minister to intervene in the matter and direct officials concerned to provide necessary clearances and approvals for the projects, according to the letter submitted to the Union minister.
The Mekedatu project, proposed near Kanakapura in Ramanagar district, aims to build 66 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) balancing reservoir. The project faces opposition from Tamil Nadu, a low riparian state, which claims it will obstruct the natural flow of Cauvery River water.
The Upper Bhadra project is designed to support irrigation in drought-prone regions of central Karnataka, covering districts like Chikkamagaluru, Chitradurga, Tumakuru and Davangere. The project's progress is hindered by the lack of funding and the delay in declaring it a 'national project'.
Both projects face significant challenges, including funding issues and inter-state disputes.
Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna and other senior officials were also present in the meeting.
