Chikkamagaluru: Heavy rain continues in Malnad region
Chikkamagaluru: Torrential rains in Malnad region continued to disrupt normal life in the region. A huge tree that fell on a house has reportedly injured four people. Hemavathi and Tunga rivers are overflowing causing floods at several places, badly effecting the lives of common people in Malnad region.
The incident of a huge tree falling on house was reported from Narasimharajpur Taluk. The injured victims have been identified as Chandan, Raghu, Roopa and Meena who have sustained serious injuries and have been shifted to Shivamogga hospital for further treatment.
A landslide was also reported on State Highway in Balehonnoru which has resulted in shutting of traffic movement on the road. The overflowing Hemavathi has also led to floods nears Gonibiddu Subramanya Temple which houses centuries old idols.
The rains continued to lash Shringeri and Koppa. Tunga river is flowing above the safety level and has caused flooding in several parts.
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Bulk diesel price hike rolled back for Gujarat fishermen: Minister
Gandhinagar (PTI): The latest hike in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for Gujarat’s fishermen after the state took up the matter with the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said.
The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by Rs 22.43 a litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.
Vaghani on Saturday said the Gujarat government had urged the Centre to offer relief to the fisheries sector by considering a “special exception” and withdrawing the increase of Rs 22.43 per litre in the price of bulk diesel used in fishermen’s boats.
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The state urged that fishermen be considered on par with retail customers, he said.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre has accepted this reasonable representation of the fishermen of Gujarat. The Centre has instructed Bharat Petroleum to withdraw the increase of Rs 22.43 in the price of diesel used in fishermen’s boats, an official release said.
“So, the fishermen of the state will now receive diesel at the previously decided concessional rate,” it added.
The Gujarat government had signed a pact with the public sector undertaking Bharat Petroleum to ensure diesel for fishermen at a discounted price. However, the PSU recently increased the diesel price for fishermen by Rs 22.43 per litre.
“A representation was made to Vaghani, MLAs, local leaders and various fisheries organisations. Considering the seriousness of the matter, Vaghani, under the guidance of the chief minister, made a representation to the Centre to intervene in the matter,” the release said.
