Permit kids to grow plants beside roads in Bengaluru, DKShi's message to BBMP officers
► World Environment Day
Bengaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who inaugurated the World Environment Day programme at Rachenahalli near Byatarayanapura on Monday by planting a sapling, told BBMP officials to give schoolchildren the privilege of growing trees by roads.
Addressing the BBMP officials who attended the event, the Deputy Chief Minister said, “Submit a report at the earliest on the roads in the city that have no trees beside them. Also hand schoolchildren the responsibility of planting and growing saplings by these roads.”
Shivakumar instructed the BBMP officers to provide saplings for the children to plant and also install protective barricades around the saplings. “Every child planting a sapling should be permitted to water and grow the plant. The child should also be permitted to put a tag with his/her name on the plant. Ensure that the children develop a sense of competition regarding growing the plants. This will help the children grow the plants with enthusiasm, care and delight too,” he advised the BBMP officers.
The Deputy Chief Minister said, “A comprehensive plan for a long-term scheme related to growing plants and conservation of the environment should be prepared within a month’s time. This is the first task that I, as Bengaluru Development Minister, assign to the BBMP officers,” and added that officials in the Forest Department, the BBMP and the Horticulture Department should contribute to planning the scheme.
Shivakumar reminded that conservation of the environment was extremely important due to our heavy dependence on environment for various needs. “Organizing a World Environment Day programme is only symbolic. Our effort on a daily basis at conservation of the environment and the green cover is what truly matters. Only when we grow plants as caringly as we raise our children does it imply that we respect the World Environment Day. Our changed lifestyle has also forced us to use artificial plants in place of natural plants,” he pointed out with a sense of irony.
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Abhishek Sharma's massive century guides SRH to 8-wicket win against PBKS
Hyderabad, Apr 12 (PTI): Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a superb century and shared a 171-run partnership with Travis Head as Sunrisers Hyderabad made a mockery of the massive 245-run chase, registering an eight-wicket win against Punjab Kings here on Saturday.
SRH scored 247 for 2 with nine balls to spare.
Abhishek clobbered 141 off 55 deliveries studded with 14 fours and 10 big hits, while Head made 66 off 37 balls as the duo undid the good work done by Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, who hit a 36-ball 82 after electing to bat first.
Abhishek also become the third-highest scorer in IPL history behind Chris Gayle (175 not out) and Brendon McCullum (158 not out).
Earlier, PBKS openers Priyansh Arya (36 off 13 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (42 off 23) added 66 runs quickly before Iyer carried on the good work along with Nehal Wadhera (27).
Harshal Patel (4/42) emerged as the most successful SRH bowler, while Sri Lankan right-arm quick Eshan Malinga (2/45) took two wickets.
Brief Scores:
Punjab Kings: 245 for 6 in 20 overs (Shreyas Iyer 82, Marcus Stoinis 34 not out, Priyansh Arya 36, Prabhsimran Singh 42; Harshal Patel 4/42, Eshan Malinga 2/45).
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 247 for 2 in 18.3 overs (Travis Head 66, Abhishek Sharma 141, Heinrich Klaasen 21 not out).
