Karnataka Cabinet clears C&D waste project, irrigation, infra works worth thousands of crores
Belagavi (PTI): The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday cleared a large-scale construction and demolition (C&D) waste management project within the Greater Bengaluru Authority limits, sources said.
The project envisages the collection, transportation and processing of 2,250 metric tonnes per day of C&D waste through three packages of 750 tonnes per day each under the public-private partnership (PPP) model.
It will be implemented for 15 years at an estimated cost of Rs 1,714.83 crore, aimed at strengthening scientific waste management in the Bengaluru metropolitan region, sources told PTI.
The Cabinet also approved the construction of a 2.03-km elevated corridor in Belagavi city, linking NH-48 to Dharmaveer Sambhaji Circle via Ashok Circle, Sangolli Rayanna Circle and Kittur Rani Chennamma Circle.
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The project, estimated at Rs 275.53 crore, is intended to ease traffic congestion and improve urban mobility in the city.
The Cabinet also granted administrative approval for replacing Horizontal Split Case pumps at pumping stations under Stage-I and Stage-II of Phase-10 of the Cauvery Water Supply Scheme at TK Halli, Harohalli and Tataguni. It will be undertaken by the Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board at a cost of Rs 49.30 crore.
Additionally, it also cleared the comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of the 550 MLD water treatment plant at Stage-II of Phase-IV of the Cauvery Water Supply Scheme at TK Halli for a period of five years, at an estimated cost of Rs 38.33 crore.
A Rs 210 crore lift irrigation project to lift water from the Krishna River and supply it to the Raibag High Level Distribution Canal (RHLD) and Raibag Distribution Canals, benefiting command areas in Raibag and Chikkodi taluks of Belagavi district, was also approved by the cabinet.
Administrative approval was accorded for the revised estimate of Rs 1,503 crore for the Kerur Lift Irrigation Project covering parts of Badami and Bilagi Assembly constituencies in Bagalkote district.
The Cabinet cleared the 'Shri Karesiddeshwara Lift Irrigation Project' at an estimated cost of Rs 198.90 crore, aimed at lifting water from the Krishna River in Raibag taluk and conveying it to the Chikkodi Branch Canal.
Further, a Rs 990 crore irrigation project was approved to supply water from the Narayanapura Right Bank Canal to Pamanakallur and other areas in Maski taluk of Raichur district.
It also sanctioned a Rs 272 crore lift irrigation scheme to fill 19 tanks in Yelburga and Kukunur taluks by drawing water from the Krishna River.
The 'Karnataka District Judiciary Reforms Bill, 2025', aimed at strengthening and streamlining the district judiciary was also approved by the Cabinet.
Modifications to certain items in the Indira Food Kit (Nutritious Food Kit) distributed under the state’s welfare scheme were also cleared.
It further granted post-facto approval for extending the term of the 15th State Finance Commission up to December 31, 2025. Additionally, administrative approval was accorded for the construction of an annexe building at the Haj Bhavan premises in Tirumenahalli, Bengaluru, at an estimated cost of Rs 16.60 crore, sources said.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
