Chikkamagaluru: Depressed over crop loss due to drought, farmer in Ajjampura commits suicide.
A 52-year-old farmer named Parameshwarappa reportedly took his own life in Chikkanallur village, Ajjampura taluk. The farmer had been grappling with severe distress caused by the loss of his crop due to inadequate rainfall.
Parameshwarappa had invested significant effort and resources in cultivating onions on his three-acre land. Unfortunately, his entire onion crop was devastated due to unfavorable weather conditions, leading to a substantial financial setback. To compound his worries, he had also taken a loan of Rs 5 lakh from a bank without providing any collateral.
The immense stress resulting from the crop failure and the mounting debt is believed to have driven Parameshwarappa to take the drastic step of ending his own life. A case has been registered with the Ajjampura Police Station, and an investigation is currently underway.
This tragic incident follows another farmer suicide in the region, highlighting the profound impact of drought and crop loss on the livelihoods of farmers. In Kadur taluk, a 48-year-old farmer took his own life on Thursday, as he was reportedly overwhelmed by the burden of unpaid loans resulting from crop failure.
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Expertise Group CEO Ashif Karnire meets PM Modi in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made an important visit to Saudi Arabia, reaffirming the strong bonds between the two nations. As part of his diplomatic outreach, PM Modi engaged with prominent Indian business leaders based in the Kingdom, acknowledging their pivotal role in fostering economic growth and bilateral cooperation.
Among the key participants at the high-level meeting were Ashif Karnire, Chief Executive Officer of Expertise Group, and Anshif Karnire, Chief Strategy Officer, who met Prime Minister Modi during his visit. Their presence underscored the dynamic entrepreneurial contributions of the Indian diaspora to Saudi Arabia’s evolving economic landscape.
Other notable Indian business leaders in attendance included Yusuf Ali, Managing Director of Lulu Hypermarket, and Alisha Moopen, Group CEO of Aster Healthcare both represent influential enterprises that have played integral roles in the Kingdom's development across retail and healthcare sectors.
During the discussions, the leaders explored the significant contributions of the Indian community to Saudi Arabia, acknowledging their influential roles in the local economy.
