Karnataka Cabinet approves implementation of water resilience project worth Rs 5,000 crore
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the implementation of the World Bank-assisted Karnataka Water Security and Disaster Resilience Programme (KWSRDP) at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
The World Bank will give a loan of Rs 3,500 crore for the project.
The project will be taken up after the approval of the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, and signing of the loan agreement with the World Bank.
It was decided in the cabinet meeting on Thursday to authorise the Department of Revenue (Disaster Management) to implement the KWSDRP.
The government has also directed to authorise the Department of Finance to negotiate the loan with the World Bank to determine the terms and currency of the loan, pending the approval of the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India.
The cabinet also gave its nod to the Public Private Partnership Policy-2025.
It also decided to withdraw the Karnataka Urban and Rural Planning (Amendment) Bill, 2024 pertaining to premium floor area ratio (FAR).
The decision was taken in view of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot returning the Bill seeking some clarifications.
"Since the points on which the Governor has sought clarifications involve legal aspects, it is appropriate to consult with the relevant stakeholders. A comprehensive review is advisable," a cabinet note said.
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West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs to enter Super 8s as group toppers
Kolkata (PTI): Skipper Shai Hope top-scored with a 46-ball 75 before his bowlers did what was expected of them as West Indies beat Italy by 42 runs to enter the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup as group toppers here on Thursday.
West Indies posted 165 for six in their final Group C fixture and then bundled out Italy for 123 in 18 overs. Shamar Joseph (4/30) and Matthew Forde (3/10) were the top bowlers for the Caribbean side.
Asked to bat first, West Indies were well served by Hope, who hit six boundaries and four sixes, but their other top-order batters failed to make significant contributions in the face of some disciplined bowling by Italy.
Sherfane Rutherford (24 off 15 balls) and Matthew Forde (16 off 8 balls) played useful cameos towards the end and remained not out.
Sri Lanka-born leg-spinner Crishan Kalugamage was the most impressive bowler for Italy, returning figures of 2/25 in four overs.
Brief scores:
West Indies: 165/6 in 20 overs (Shai Hope 75; Crishan Kalugamage 2/25, Ben Manenti 2/37).
Italy: 123 all out in 18 overs (Ben Manenti 26, JJ Smuts 24; Matthew Forde 3/19, Shamar Joseph 4/30).
