Bengaluru: State government forms committee to address Kaveri River contamination
Bengaluru: The Karnataka state government has established a nine-member committee to investigate the contamination of the Kaveri River and propose solutions to address the issue. This decision follows a letter from MLC Dinesh Gooligowda highlighting the release of sewage, solid waste, industrial pollutants, and other contaminants into the river, which negatively impacts marine life and public health.
The Forest Department has tasked the newly formed committee of experts with examining methods to halt the environmental degradation caused by various pollutants, including industrial waste and sewage. The committee has been instructed to submit a comprehensive report within ten days. According to the order, the committee will be dissolved upon the submission of its report.
Commenting on the government's decision, MLC Dinesh Gooligowda expressed his appreciation, stating that it demonstrates the state government's commitment to protecting natural resources, farmers, and citizens. "It is commendable that the government has formed this committee to save River Kaveri, our lifeline. I would like to thank CM Siddaramaiah, DCM D K Shivakumar, Ministers M B Patil, and Eshwar Khandre for this initiative," he added.
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BJP flags ‘suspicious’ circumstances in Kerala trekker Sharanya case, seeks probe
Madikeri (Karnataka) (PTI): The BJP on Wednesday demanded a thorough investigation into the case of Kerala trekker GS Sharanya, who went missing for three days and was later found.
Members of the BJP’s Kodagu unit lodged a complaint at the Napoklu police station, seeking a probe and stating that the case appeared suspicious.
Sharanya, who had gone on a trek to Tadiandamol hill near Kakkabbe, went missing and was later found on Sunday following a search operation by the police, forest department, and residents.
Kodagu BJP leader P Danoj submitted a complaint to the Station House Officer, seeking a proper investigation into the case.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the behaviour of Sharanya, who was found on the fourth day, had raised suspicions.
“It is impossible for anyone to survive in a dense forest for four days without food. Naxal activities are taking place in several areas, and this case has further raised suspicion,” he said.
He demanded that the police conduct a thorough investigation and inform the public of the truth.
Napoklu BJP Shakti Kendra president Ambikaryappa alleged that Sharanya’s disappearance could be a "publicity stunt".
“It appears to be a drama aimed at tarnishing the tourism prospects of our district. Moreover, it is suspicious that Sharanya, who was in the dense forest for four days, was found without any signs of fatigue,” Ambikaryappa said.
