Tiger found dead in coffee plantation in Madikeri; died of exhaustion after fight, say officers
Madikeri: The carcass of a tiger was found in a coffee plantation in Kottageri village of Balele hobli, Ponnampet taluk, and the forest officers have opined that the wild cat died of exhaustion.
The officers also said that the tiger, which is about 14-year-old, appears to have been involved in a fight, as indicated by the wounds on its body. The body of the tiger has been sent for a post-mortem examination, after which the cause of death would be confirmed, they added.
The plantation owners have said that, on being informed of the tiger's body being found, Assistant Conservator of Forests (Titimati Division) Gopal, Deputy Range Forest Officer Ravikiran, Range Forest Officer (Ponnampet Division) Shankarappa, Deputy Range Forest Officer Diwakar, Chethan and other forest officials from the Kallalla Division visited the plantation and checked the carcass.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
