He is not happy with Mahadayi Tribunal verdict: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, August 15: Former chief minister and Congress Legislative Party leader Siddaramaiah said that he was not fully happy with the verdict given by the Mahadayi Tribunal in Mahadayi water dispute.
Speaking to reporters at the KPCC office here on Wednesday, SIddaramaiah said that it was partial fulfillment. The state government had asked 36.5 tmc of water. But the Tribunal has just given 13.5 tmc of water. For drinking purpose, 5.5 tmc of water would be available and the rest for power generation. Even that water would also flow towards Goa after power generation. Ultimately , it was a benefit for Goa, he said.
His government had fought legally for five years in Mahadayi issue. The advocates from the state had presented their arguments before the Tribunal efficiently due to which, the state has got a partial relief, he said.
“After independence, we have marched far away. But the intentions of the Constitution were not yet fulfilled. We have to recall all those who sacrificed their lives for freedom. Every citizen in the country should get the freedom in real terms. Everyone should get social justice”, he said.
Now, local bodies elections were declared and the party has to prepare for that. After local bodies election, cabinet expansion would be held. As of now, he would not go to Delhi. He would go there if AICC president asked him to come, he said.
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Zebra population at Bannerghatta Biological Park increases to 10
Bengaluru (PTI): Bannerghatta Biological Park on Monday announced that the total number of zebras in the zoo has steadily increased to 10 with the addition of two foals.
Zebra Kokila, aged two-and-a-half years, gave birth to a foal on January 17, 2026, and Zebra Kaveri, aged 12 years, gave birth to a foal on January 28, 2026, they said.
In a statement, Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) said both the foals were identified as females.
"The newborns are housed along with the other zebras and are under constant observation by the veterinary team and animal keepers," it said.
With the addition of the foals, the total number of zebras in the zoo has steadily increased to 10.
Officials said that zebras have a gestation period of 12 to 13 months and the foals have brown stripes which will eventually become black.
Visitors can get a glimpse of the newborns during their visit, they added.
