Undeclared bandh in Udupi: Public unhappy
Udupi, December 27: The security arrangements made during the visit of President Ramanath Kovind to Udupi on Thursday have literally thrown the normal life out of gear. People openly expressed their unhappiness about the forced bandh-like situation in the temple town.
For just 45 minutes programme of the President, the people had to suffer for almost a whole day. From Adi Udupi to Mutt through Karavali Junction on Manipal road, all vehicular movement was restricted while coming and going. The vehicular movement was also restricted on circuit house road. All shops and business establishments in the vicinity of the mutt were forcefully closed and the entry of devotees into the mutt was also prohibited till afternoon. As there was no vehicular movement on major roads in the city, the adjacent roads also wore deserted look due to which there was an undeclared bandh in the city and it has irked the people.
Those who have come to Udupi for emergency works, those who have marriages and other programmes, and patients suffered a lot due to security measures. People have also expressed their resentment against this situation in the social media.
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Karnataka bags second rank in implementing Central crop Insurance scheme
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Sunday said the Union agriculture ministry has awarded it a Certificate of Commendation for securing second rank among 'large states' in the overall performance in implementing PMFBY, a Central Crop Insurance Scheme.
The Chief Minister's Office shared the certificate issued by Muktanand Agrawal, Chief Executive Officer, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) dated January 14.
According to the certificate, Karnataka achieved the second position for its performance during the Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024-25 seasons.
The ministry appreciated the efforts of the State Government and its team of officers for the effective implementation of the crop insurance scheme, which aims to provide financial protection to farmers against crop losses.
The PMFBY is a Central flagship scheme designed to support farmers by ensuring timely compensation for crop damage due to natural calamities, pests and diseases, while also encouraging the adoption of modern agricultural practices.
