Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project: K'taka government identifies land for afforestation
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has informed the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests that it has identified 508 acres of land in Hassan and Tumakuru districts to take up afforestation for the ambitious Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project.
The state has informed the Centre that the identified land for afforestation is located in Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru district, and Belur and Arasikere taluks in Hassan district, as reported by Deccan Herald on Tuesday. The state has submitted these locations to the Union Ministry as part of its compliance with environmental guidelines for the project.
Earlier, the Union Ministry had expressed concerns over the suitability of the lands initially identified by the state for afforestation, deeming them inappropriate for the intended purpose. The ministry had pointed out that the Yettinahole project could cause damage to the forested areas of the Western Ghats, which are ecologically sensitive, and further opined that the state has to identify proper lands to tale up forestry activities.
The main canal of the Yettinahole project passes through a forest area. Therefore, the state has to approach the ministry for its permission.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government has informed the ministry that it has complied with all the concerns raised by it.
An official from the State Water Resources Department told DH that the state remains optimistic about the timely completion of the Yettinahole project, which is expected to be finished by March 2027. The state is also awaiting necessary approvals from the Ministry of Railways and the National Highways Authority for the construction of remaining canals.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
