Karnataka plans sea plane service to popular tourist spots, including Hampi, KRS, Almatti backwaters

Vartha Bharati | 28-02-2025 | 11:40:00 IST

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Bengaluru: In a move to boost tourism, Tourism Minister HK Patil said that the Karnataka government is planning to introduce sea planes to popular destinations across the state, including Hampi, KRS (Krishna Raja Sagara), and the Almatti backwaters.

“The idea which was also announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the inauguration of the Karnataka International Travel Expo (KITE),” Patil was quoted as saying by The New Indian Express on Friday.

He emphasised the government's commitment to improving connectivity to these picturesque destinations. Patil also revealed that the state is focusing on promoting lesser-known, yet beautiful locations, often referred to as 'tourism gems.' To support this vision, the government is working on enhancing rail, road, and other infrastructure facilities across Karnataka.

Addressing the state's global outreach efforts, Patil mentioned ongoing discussions with the Ministry of External Affairs to create a dedicated website that will offer information about Karnataka’s tourist destinations in multiple foreign languages, added the report.

Additionally, Patil showcased the launch of Karnataka’s first 3D virtual tour of heritage sites protected by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The immersive 3D short films will showcase 20-30 significant temples and heritage locations across the state, offering a digital experience of Karnataka’s rich cultural history.

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SC notice to Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

13-04-2026 ¦ 13-04-2026 IST

Supreme Court of India (PTI)

New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea to accord weightage to states' proposal on the exact cost of cultivation while fixing minimum support price (MSP).

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi issued notices to the Centre and others, including the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices, seeking their response on the plea.

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, said the plea raises a very important issue related to the farmers in the country.

The plea has sought direction to the authorities to ensure complete procurement of all notified crops under the MSP calculated on the basis of the exact cost of cultivation.

It has also sought direction to take appropriate steps to ensure complete procurement of crops from all farmers who are desirous of selling their crops at the MSP.