Dy.CM DK Shivakumar commits full support to address drought-related issues in North Karnataka
Belagavi: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expressed the government's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by drought in North Karnataka during a press interaction at Sambra Airport on Monday.
In response to reporters' queries, he affirmed that the government is prepared to offer full support for discussions on the issues faced by North Karnataka, whether raised by opposition or ruling party MLAs.
Highlighting the inclusive approach, Shivakumar emphasized that the entirety of Karnataka, including North Karnataka, Central Karnataka, Kittur Karnataka, and Old Mysore Karnataka, constitutes the government's priority.
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He conveyed the government's readiness to actively participate in discussions in the assembly to find comprehensive solutions to the problems faced by different regions.
Addressing the recent clamor for the division of Belgaum district, Shivakumar acknowledged the ongoing concerns and stated that the government will seriously consider the matter when a formal proposal is presented in the legislative assembly.
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Leopard killed by gunfire in Mysuru district, K'taka Minister orders probe
Bengaluru (PTI): A leopard was allegedly shot dead in Mysuru district, prompting a probe by forest authorities.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident and punish the guilty.
The incident occurred in the Koppa section, within the Periyapatna limits of Hunsur division, officials said.
The Minister issued a written instruction to the Chief Wildlife Warden, his office said in a statement.
He termed the death of a two-year-old female leopard by gunshot this morning as "very painful" and said poaching for wildlife organs is still ongoing.
He issued directions to conduct an inquiry in this regard.
Noting that Doctors who conducted postmortem have submitted a report that three bullets were found inside leopard's body, Khandre instructed to conduct a thorough investigation into this matter, identify and punish the wildlife poachers as per the law, and take disciplinary action against the relevant patrol personnel if there were any lapse in patrolling in this area.
