Priyanka Gandhi's entry into active politics: Celebrations at D.K District Congress
Mangaluru, Jan 24: Congress party leaders and workers Thursday busted crackers and distributed sweets in order to celebrate the entry of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, into the active politics.
Speaking on the occasion, AICC Secretary and DK District Congress in-charge PC Vishnunath said that the Priyanka Gandhi's joining had brought new vigor among youth activists. "In the next election, the UPA alliance will get majority and Rahul Gandhi will be swearing in as the prime minister," he said.
MLCs Ivan D'Souza, Harish Kumar, Mayor Bhaskar K, MCC counsel chief whip Shashidhar Hegde, Corporators Abdur Rauf, Purushottama Chitrapura, party leaders Vishwas Kumar Das, J. Abdul Saleem, Rajashekhar Kotian, Surendra Kambli, UH Khalid, Sadashiv Ullal and others were present.
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Karnataka says sandbar removal in Uttara Kannada rivers will begin after environmental clearance
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that the removal of sandbars from four major rivers in Uttara Kannada district will proceed only after mandatory environmental approvals are granted.
In an affidavit submitted before the NGT’s Chennai Bench, the Department of Mines and Geology said it has already applied to the Karnataka State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) for permission to clear sandbars in the Sharavathi, Gangavali, Kali and Aghanashini rivers. The tribunal had earlier issued a notice seeking the State’s response following complaints of illegal sand mining in the region, as reported Deccan Herald.
According to the department, eight proposals have been submitted for sandbar removal in the Sharavathi river, seven in the Kali, four in the Aghanashini and one in the Gangavali. It stated that no work would begin until SEIAA grants the requisite clearances.
Officials had earlier told the tribunal that excessive sand accumulation could obstruct river flow, increase erosion of riverbanks and raise the risk of flooding. They also said clearing the sandbars and using the material locally while following environmental safeguards.
