Hundreds of fish found dead in lake in Chikkamagaluru; poisoning, contamination of water suspected
Chikkamagaluru: An alarming incident of mass fish mortality has occurred in the village lake of Jodilingadahalli near Sakharayapatna in Kadur taluk, leading to suspicions of water contamination. The unfortunate incident has left hundreds of fish dead, triggering concerns among the local community.
The village lake, spanning an expansive 57-acre area and primarily used for pisciculture, housed a population of over one lakh fish. The lake water serves multiple purposes, being utilized by numerous farmers in Jodilingadahalli for irrigation and also serving as a source of daily consumption for the village residents and animals.
The sudden death of a significant number of fish has sparked worry and anxiety among the people of Jodilingadahalli. Although the exact cause of the fish mortality is yet to be determined, some individuals speculate that the incident may be the result of water contamination, raising fears of a potential epidemic in the village. Others believe that malicious poisoning of the lake water might have taken place, potentially driven by personal animosity and a desire for retaliation.
Local authorities have taken cognizance of the situation and a case has been registered at Sakharayapatna police station. Further investigations underway.
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Maharashtra govt withdraws order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening state Waqf Board
Mumbai (PTI): The Maharashtra government on Friday withdrew its order to disburse Rs 10 crore for strengthening the Maharashtra state Waqf Board, state chief secretary Sujata Saunik said.
The development comes a day after a government resolution (GR) was issued, in which the state administration ordered disbursal of Rs 10 crore funds for strengthening the state Waqf Board.
When asked whether the GR was withdrawn, Saunik confirmed the development.
As per the November 28 GR, Rs 20 crore were earmarked for 2024-25 for strengthening of the Maharashtra State Board of Waqfs (MSBW). Of that, Rs 2 crore were disbursed to the MSBW headquartered in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
