'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief
3 months, 1 week ago

'By Now You Should Resolve It' : Supreme Court To Union In Karnataka Govt's Plea Alleging Denial Of Drought Relief

Live Law  

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Supreme Court today urged the Union of India to resolve the issue at its end. To recap, the State of Karnataka filed the present petition alleging that the Central Government was denying financial assistance to the state for drought management under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and the Manual for Drought Management. The Karnataka government sought Rs.18,171.44 crores under National Disaster Response Fund, through three Drought Relief Memorandum submitted in September-November 2023 ie, Rs.4663.12 crore towards crop loss input subsidy, Rs. 12577.9 crores towards gratuitous relief to families whose livelihood has been seriously affected due to drought, Rs.566.78 crore for addressing shortage of drinking water relief then and Rs.363.68 crores towards cattle care.

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Farmers in Karnataka condemn Centre’s decision to extend term of Mahadayi tribunal
3 weeks ago

Farmers in Karnataka condemn Centre’s decision to extend term of Mahadayi tribunal

The Hindu  

Farmers’ associations have condemned the Union Government for extending the term of the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal by around six months, terming it unnecessary. The Central government should ensure that the tribunal releases its decision immediately, and that it is implemented as soon as possible,” Kalasa Bandori agitation committee leader Vijay Kulkarni said. Krishik Samaj leader Sidagouda Modagi said that …

Karnataka petitions Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation projects
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Karnataka petitions Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation projects

The Hindu  

Karnataka on Tuesday petitioned the Centre for approval and funding of ₹11,122 crore for pending irrigation project works in north Karnataka that includes Tungabhadra left bank canal, Ghataprabha right bank canal, Upper Krisha Project’s Indi canal, Malaprabha canal extension, restoration, and modernisation, and Sonthi lift-irrigation project. The State has submitted proposal for the 226-km Tungabhadra left bank canal extension, restoration, …

Union government covered 6% and 8% of Karnataka’s losses due to floods and droughts between 2008 and 2024: World Bank
1 month ago

Union government covered 6% and 8% of Karnataka’s losses due to floods and droughts between 2008 and 2024: World Bank

The Hindu  

Between 2008 and 2024, funding from the Union government, primarily through the National Disaster Response Fund, covered only a fraction of the total estimated losses — just 8% for droughts and 6% for floods. The assessment report further observed that over the years, the State has suffered massive financial losses owing to recurring floods and droughts, with annual damage exceeding …

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre, Karnataka should resolve issue related to drought aid: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Centre and the Karnataka Government should resolve the issue of release of financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the State for drought management Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the Centre, told a Bench of Justices B.R. The Supreme Court was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka Government seeking …

Supreme Court tells Centre, Karnataka to resolve NDRF drought relief dispute
3 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court tells Centre, Karnataka to resolve NDRF drought relief dispute

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Centre and the Karnataka government to resolve their disagreement over releasing financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund for drought management. The apex court was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction to the Centre to release financial assistance from the NDRF to the state. Karnataka alleged the …

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project
6 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka mulls over moving SC for funds denial by Centre to Upper Bhandra project

The Hindu  

As the Centre is dilly-dallying over the release of ₹5,300 crore to Karnataka for implementing the Upper Bhadra project, which was announced in the Union budget for 2023-24, the State Government is contemplating moving the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre for release of funds. Patil said the Centre has been denying funds to the Upper Bhadra project, though …

SC posts Karnataka plea against Centre’s choke on drought relief for detailed hearing after four weeks
8 months, 1 week ago

SC posts Karnataka plea against Centre’s choke on drought relief for detailed hearing after four weeks

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on July 12 scheduled the hearing of a writ petition filed by the State of Karnataka seeking a direction to the Centre to release over ₹18,000 crore for drought relief under National Disaster Response Fund after four weeks. In an earlier hearing, the court had advised the Centre against entering into a “contest” with water-starved Karnataka over …

Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹3,000 each to small and marginal farming families
10 months, 1 week ago

Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹3,000 each to small and marginal farming families

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka government, for the first time, has decided to pay ₹3,000 each to 16 lakh agricultural families involved in small and marginal farming to compensate for the loss of their livelihood due to drought, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda said on Thursday. Drought relief: Karnataka govt to pay ₹ 3,000 each to small and marginal farming families With the …

Centre's drought aid to Karnataka far less than what was asked for; SC to hear case in July
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre's drought aid to Karnataka far less than what was asked for; SC to hear case in July

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said it will hear in July a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction to the Centre to release financial assistance from the National Disaster Response Fund to the state for drought management. The Karnataka government told the Supreme Court that the Centre's decision to release drought relief and rehabilitation of Rs 3,454 …

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Around ₹3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around ₹3,400 crore has been released to the Karnataka government for drought management in the state. Around ₹ 3,400 crore released to Karnataka for drought management: Centre to SC A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by the Karnataka government seeking a direction …

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Sidda, Congress protest over ‘insufficient’ funds

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy CM DK Shivakumar along with their cabinet colleagues and Congress leaders staged a protest in the Vidhana Soudha premises on Sunday against the insufficient amount released by the Centre as drought relief. Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah with AICC general secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, ministers and other Congress leaders protest against the central government demanding the immediate …

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Opposition contradicts Congress claim on drought relief

The Hindu  

A war of words over the quantum of drought relief released by the Centre to Karnataka ensued on Sunday, with the Opposition Janata Dal and BJP accusing the Congress of politicising the issue. Instead of misguiding people, the State government should reach the money to the beneficiaries efficiently,” the former Chief Minister H.D. In another press conference, Leader of the …

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar stage dharna against ‘meagre’ drought relief released by Centre to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. This followed the Centre’s assurance to Supreme Court based on a petition filed by the Karnataka government seeking early release of drought relief. Though Karnataka had requested drought relief in October, the Centre had not released the relief forcing the State Government to knock on the doors of Supreme Court. Relief is …

Siddaramaiah expresses gratitude to SC after Centre assures swift action for drought relief
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Siddaramaiah expresses gratitude to SC after Centre assures swift action for drought relief

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude towards the Supreme Court after the Centre assured swift action on Karnataka's drought relief plea stating that this is a milestone and a success in their long fight for justice and relief. READ | K Eshwarappa, expelled BJP leader, to contest election as non-party candidate "Thanks to the intervention of the Hon Supreme Court, the …

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka
11 months, 1 week ago

Shivakumar urges EC to direct Centre to release drought relief for Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress State president D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to the Election Commission to direct the Union government to release ₹4,663 crore from National Disaster Response Fund and additional support fund of ₹18,171 crore to the State to meet the severe drought situation. Citing the recent statement of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference …

CM accuses Centre for giving ‘false information’ to SC
11 months, 1 week ago

CM accuses Centre for giving ‘false information’ to SC

Hindustan Times  

Hours after the Attorney General and the Solicitor General told the Supreme Court that they would get instructions from the Centre on the matter of drought relief, chief minister Siddaramaiah said that the Union government has submitted false information to the apex court, attempting to deceive it about the rightful drought relief that was due to the state. A statement …

This is not a ‘contest’, several States coming to court against Union, says Supreme Court
11 months, 1 week ago

This is not a ‘contest’, several States coming to court against Union, says Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court said a steady stream of States are compelled to approach it against the Centre while cautioning the Union government against entering into a “contest” with water-starved Karnataka over its request for drought relief. Recently, the Tamil Nadu government accused the Centre in the Supreme Court of treating the people of the State in a “step-motherly” fashion by …

Karnataka's Plea In Supreme Court For Drought Relief : AG & SG Agree To Get Instructions From Union Govt
11 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka's Plea In Supreme Court For Drought Relief : AG & SG Agree To Get Instructions From Union Govt

Live Law  

In a writ petition filed by the Karnataka government alleging that the Centre was denying it financial assistance for drought management, the Attorney General and the Solicitor General told the Supreme Court today that they would get instructions from the Union Government.The Bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, though initially inclined to issue formal notice to the Union, …

Karnataka Revenue Minister Accuses Amit Shah Of Spreading Lies Over Delay In Financial Assistance For Drought Relief
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka Revenue Minister Accuses Amit Shah Of Spreading Lies Over Delay In Financial Assistance For Drought Relief

Deccan Chronicle  

Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah came under fire from the ruling Congress government over his statement that memorandum on seeking financial assistance to tackle drought situation was submitted to the Central Government three months late by Karnataka government. Reacting to the statement by the Union Home Minister, Minister for Revenue Krishna Byre Gowda on Tuesday refuted the …

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds
11 months, 2 weeks ago

After Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Moves Supreme Court Seeking To Direct Union To Release Disaster Relief Funds

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu government has filed an original suit before the Supreme Court against the Union Government, claiming that the Union was withholding the relief funds for natural calamities. Despite numerous appeals, the Government of India has not provided any funds to Tamil Nadu for relief and recovery from the twin disasters of Cyclone Michaung and the unprecedented rains and …

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu moves SC for time-bound release of ₹38,000 crore relief for cyclone, flood damage

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu on Wednesday filed a suit in the Supreme Court accusing the Union government of treating the people of the State in a “step-motherly” fashion by delaying the release of disaster relief funds to the tune of nearly ₹38,000 crore sought by Chief Minister M.K. This step-motherly treatment violates the National Disaster Management Policy, including financial relations and the …

CM questions Amit Shah about denying drought relief to Karnataka
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CM questions Amit Shah about denying drought relief to Karnataka

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s moral right to seek votes from the people of Karnataka for the Lok Sabha elections without releasing Central aid for drought relief. Speaking to reporters in Mysuru on April 2, Mr. Siddaramaiah said Mr. Shah chairs the high-power committee that approves drought relief to States, but has not released a …

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala terms Karnataka govt.’s attack on Centre about funds as ‘false and misleading’

The Hindu  

Terming the Karnataka government’s attack on the Centre on funding as “completely false and misleading”, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the devolution to the State and the Centre’s grants in aid had increased while GST compensation had been completely paid. So do they acknowledge that what was received was not part of Finance Commission’s recommendation?” On the …

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress
1 year ago

Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Monday said Karnataka is reeling under an acute water crisis due to a severe drought situation in most parts and accused the Modi government of refusing to help the people of the state. Karnataka reeling under acute water crisis, Modi govt refusing to help: Congress Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh's attack on the government came …

Centre rejects Karnataka’s ₹2,594-crore proposal under Sinchayee scheme for dry land irrigation
1 year ago

Centre rejects Karnataka’s ₹2,594-crore proposal under Sinchayee scheme for dry land irrigation

The Hindu  

The Centre has rejected the Karnataka’s State government’s proposal for ₹2,594 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojane meant to benefit dry land areas in the State to extend irrigation coverage and increase water use efficiency. Bose Raju on Friday told the Legislative Council that the Centre has conveyed to the State that due to non-availability of funds, the …

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka allocates Rs 895 crore for Drought Management Amidst Alarming Situation

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In response to the severe drought gripping the state, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told the assembly on Monday that Rs 895 crore has been allocated for drought management in the accounts of deputy commissioners and tahsildars. During a debate on drought management, he revealed that despite a sowing target of 82.95 lakh hectares for the year, only 74 …

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka Drought: SLBC urged to restructure loan repayment period

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Agriculture Minister, N Chaluvaraya Swamy, on Tuesday said that the State Level Bankers Committee has been asked to restructure loan repayment periods in light of the prevailing drought conditions in the state. Responding to a calling attention motion presented by MLC K Govindaraj, Minister Swamy stated, "The SLBC has been directed to restructure the repayment duration of crop loans …

Union Govt not supporting drought relief efforts: Karnataka CM
1 year, 4 months ago

Union Govt not supporting drought relief efforts: Karnataka CM

The Hindu  

The Union Government is not supporting the State Government’s drought relief efforts, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said in Vijayapura on November 20. However, the Centre is not supporting us,” the CM told journalists at the Sainik school while participating in the Sahakara Saptaha organised by the State cooperative federation. “We wrote to the Centre seeking approval for extension of MNREGA …

Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought situation report on Nov 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought situation report on Nov 15

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has asked the district in-charge ministers to travel to the drought-hit taluks and districts of the state and submit a detailed status report to him on November 15. Karnataka CM asks district in-charge ministers to submit drought report The direction came as the state faces one of the worst droughts where out of 236 taluks, 216 …

Karnataka: CM asks for report on drought-relief measures by Nov. 15
1 year, 4 months ago

Karnataka: CM asks for report on drought-relief measures by Nov. 15

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asked respective District incharge Ministers to undertake a tour of drought affected taluks and submit a report on the extent of drought in affected taluks and also state on the relief measures initiated to tackle drought. In a release here, Chief Minister said directions have been issued to Deputy Commissioners and Chief Executive Officers …

Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’

The Hindu  

The Inter-ministerial Central Team wound up its tour of 13 drought-affected districts in Karnataka. Karnataka is hopeful that the Centre will acknowledge what it has termed as a ‘green drought’ this year, caused by erratic rainfall, damaging crop output. While the team is learnt to have expressed satisfaction over the drought memorandum matching ground realities, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda …

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…
1 year, 5 months ago

CM Siddaramaiah appeals for ₹4860 crore relief on drought, but actual loss is…

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said he has appealed for a compensation of ₹4860 crore from the central leadership amid a drought-like situation in several districts, however estimating the actual loss incurred by the state to be over ₹30,000 crore. This comes in the backdrop of the raging Cauvery river water sharing dispute with neighbouring state Tamil Nadu. The …

Drought Caused Rs 30K Crore Loss In Karnataka: Revenue Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Drought Caused Rs 30K Crore Loss In Karnataka: Revenue Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The loss owing to drought in Karnataka is estimated to be Rs 30,000 crore, said Minister for Revenue Krishna Byregowda and stated that Karnataka is the first State in the country to declare drought affected areas this season while about 15 States also face deficit rainfall this season. At a press conference in Bengaluru after meeting Central team which …

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

The Hindu  

With the Centre’s drought review team starting its tour of 13 drought-affected districts in Karnataka, the State government has urged the team to understand the impact of rainfall deficiency on agriculture rather than arriving at a conclusion looking at the standing crops. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda told presspersons here that it was “a situation of green drought” in many …

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today
1 year, 5 months ago

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

The Hindu  

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State. The team members, sub-divided into three groups, will visit Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad, Gadag, Koppal, Ballari, Vijayanagara, Chickballapur, Chitradurga, …

Govt. officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

Govt. officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit in Karnataka

The Hindu  

A day after the Cabinet panel’s meeting, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit, including nine taluks surrounding the capital city. The State government declared Bengaluru East, Anekal, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, and Yelahanka in Bengaluru Urban district and Devanahalli, Doddaballapur, Hoskote, and Nelamangala taluks in Bengaluru Rural district as …

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP
1 year, 6 months ago

Declare Karnataka Drought-hit, Demands BJP

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The prevailing drought condition in various parts of the state has become a topic of political contention, with the Karnataka BJP using it as ammunition against the Congress party. BJP leaders have not only begun voicing their concerns on the drought condition across the state but have also taken to social media to amplify their message. Despite this, the …

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda
1 year, 8 months ago

Drought-hit taluks will be declared after July 15: Krishna Byre Gowda

The Hindu  

The government will declare drought-hit taluks only after July 15 based on the rainfall till then, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda informed the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. In a reply to the issue raised by several members of the Congress and the BJP during the Zero Hour, Mr. Gowda said the monsoon had become active for the past few days …

Water disputes: CM wants to see progress in one week
3 years, 6 months ago

Water disputes: CM wants to see progress in one week

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday chaired a meeting in New Delhi with Karnataka’s legal and technical experts to chalk out strategies for speedy settlement of cases related water sharing disputes with neighbouring States in the Supreme Court. With regard to the proposed balancing reservoir in the Cauvery basin at Mekedatu in Ramanagaram district, Mr. Bommai said it had been …

Resolve Krishna water dispute amicably: SC to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana govts
3 years, 7 months ago

Resolve Krishna water dispute amicably: SC to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana govts

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday advised Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to amicably resolve the dispute on sharing the Krishna river water for drinking and irrigation, “without the involvement of any third party”. Dushyant Dave, on his part, commended the CJI’s views, adding he would have to speak to the competent authorities in the Andhra Pradesh government. Otherwise, we will have …

Congress seeks judicial inquiry into Karnataka govt\'s COVID spending
4 years, 5 months ago

Congress seeks judicial inquiry into Karnataka govt\'s COVID spending

Deccan Chronicle  

Congress in Karnataka has come down heavily on the State government over spending on combating COVID-19 pandemic and urged the government to moot a judicial inquiry into irregularities that has taken place during the last six months. Raking up the issue in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, KPCC President D K Shivakumar said that even the packages announced by the …

Karnataka HC Issues Notice To State And Karnataka State Bar Council On Plea Filed By Advocate's Clerks Association Seeking Financial Aid
4 years, 10 months ago

Karnataka HC Issues Notice To State And Karnataka State Bar Council On Plea Filed By Advocate's Clerks Association Seeking Financial Aid

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday issued notice to the State Government and Karnataka State Bar Council seeking their reply to a petiton filed by the Karntaka State Level Advocate's Clerks Association seeking directions to provide financial aid to its members who due to the closing of courts are left with no work and thus no source of income during …

Centre announces Rs 1813.75 crore flood relief for Karnataka, Bihar
5 years, 5 months ago

Centre announces Rs 1813.75 crore flood relief for Karnataka, Bihar

India TV News  

The Centre on Friday approved an additional financial assistance of Rs 1813.75 crore to Karnataka and Bihar for the damages caused by the rains and floods in the two states, the Home Ministry said on Friday. Keeping in view the severity of flood situation and the fund positions in the State Disaster Relief Fund account of Bihar and Karnataka, the …

Karnataka CM meets Amit Shah, seeks ₹2,000 crore for flood relief
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM meets Amit Shah, seeks ₹2,000 crore for flood relief

The Hindu  

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Sunday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought ₹2,000 crore as urgent relief for the flood-affected State. Speaking to reporters, he said the Centre has assured that a decision on providing assistance from the National Disaster Relief Fund will be taken after a central team, which is assessing the extent of damage in …

Karnataka to seek more central aid for flood relief works
5 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka to seek more central aid for flood relief works

India TV News  

Terming the heavy monsoon rains and floods in two-thirds of Karnataka the worst in 45 years, Chief Minister B.S. "I will seek more central aid for relief works in 22 districts across the state, which were lashed by torrential rains and flooded by rivers in spate and heavy discharge of water from reservoirs in the catchment areas," said Yediyurappa in …

Karnataka floods: BS Yediyurappa requests Centre to immediately release Rs 10,000 crore for state; 48 dead, 12 missing so far
5 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka floods: BS Yediyurappa requests Centre to immediately release Rs 10,000 crore for state; 48 dead, 12 missing so far

Firstpost  

Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday requested the Centre to release financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore immediately for the state which is reeling under floods caused by incessant rains. Shivamogga: Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday requested the Centre to release financial assistance of Rs 10,000 crore immediately for the state which is reeling under floods caused …

'Nothing Short Of Environmental Emergency': NGT Passes Stern Directions To Revive Bangalore Lakes [Read Order]
6 years, 3 months ago

'Nothing Short Of Environmental Emergency': NGT Passes Stern Directions To Revive Bangalore Lakes [Read Order]

Live Law  

Accepting the Panjwani Committee Report that said the situation in Bengaluru was nothing short of environmental emergency, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Karnataka government to transfer Rs. 500 crore in an Escrow Account to execute action plans for rejuvenating the Bellandur, Agara and Varthur lakes in the city.The apex environmental court has further ordered the. Wangdi, K. Ramakrishnan …

Karnataka govt seeks immediate release of Rs 2,434 crore from NDRF as relief for farmers affected by drought, loss of crops
6 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt seeks immediate release of Rs 2,434 crore from NDRF as relief for farmers affected by drought, loss of crops

Firstpost  

In the face of severe drought and crop loss due to floods in large parts of the state, the Karnataka government on Monday sought immediate release of Rs 2,434 crore from the National Disaster Response Fund for affected farmers. Bengaluru: In the face of severe drought and crop loss due to floods in large parts of the state, the Karnataka …

Tribunal has asked God to send rain to Karnataka: Nariman
7 years, 8 months ago

Tribunal has asked God to send rain to Karnataka: Nariman

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's final award stipulating monthly releases of water to Tamil Nadu "is like the tribunal ordering God to send rain to Karnataka" argued senior counsel Fali Nariman in the Supreme Court on Tuesday. At this juncture Mr Nariman intervened and said "it is perverse for the Tribunal to have fixed monthly water releases to …

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