Karnataka: Panel to be formed to push Bedti-Varada river-linking project
Haveri: Political leaders across party lines, religious seers, farmers and activists gathered in Haveri on Monday to chalk out a strategy to press for the implementation of the Bedti-Varada river-linking project, Deccan Herald reported on Tuesday.
At the meeting, it was decided to form a committee comprising political leaders and seers to lead the movement and present a united front in support of the project.
The participants also decided to petition the Chief Minister, the deputy Chief minister and the Union Minister for Water Resources, demanding speedy implementation of the project.
Haveri-Gadag MP Basavaraj Bommai reportedly said the Bedti-Varada project was crucial to address the drinking water needs of Haveri district.
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Fresh snowfall in higher reaches of Kashmir
Srinagar (PTI): Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir, including the Gulmarg tourist resort, received fresh snowfall, while the plains were lashed by rains on Sunday, officials said.
The upper reaches of Gulmarg, including Apharwat and Kongdoori bowls, received snowfall, which continued till last reports came in.Pir Ki Gali, along the Mughal Road in Shopian district of south Kashmir, and Sonamarg Zojilla axis also received fresh snowfall.
The snowfall on the Zojilla Pass forced the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the officials added.
The plains of the valley, including Srinagar, were lashed by rains which were going on till last reports, the officials said.
The wet weather has brought down the day temperature across the valley.
The Meteorological Department has forecast erratic weather till March 20.
It said intermittent light to moderate rain, or snow in the higher reaches was likely till Monday morning.
There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain or snow, in the higher reaches, at isolated places on Tuesday.
From March 18-20, the weather will remain generally cloudy with a possibility of intermittent light to moderate rain or snow at many places.
The MeT Office said another wet spells is likely on March 24-25, with light rain, or snow in the higher reaches, at scattered places.
It said there is a possibility of thunder or gusty winds, about 40-50 kmph, at a few places on Sunday and Monday.
