Lockdown almost total in three districts
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Lockdown that came into effect on Monday was almost total in Hassan, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. The police seized hundreds of vehicles that hit the streets violating guidelines. Senior police officers did rounds in the districts to oversee the enforcement of the restrictions.
The State government has prohibited people from taking out private vehicles even to procure essential items. Finding this rule anti-people, many argued with the police, who seized the vehicles, in compliance with the guidelines. The police insisted that people could only reach the nearest shop by foot. However, they had no response when asked how shopkeepers in residential localities should procure essential things from the wholesale market, without taking out their vehicles.
Soil testing labs on wheels for entire State
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
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‘Krishi Sanjeevini’ has been introduced in Koppal now on a trial basis
Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said on Monday that his department has planned to provide soil testing laboratories on wheels to all Raita Samparka Kendras in the State. Speaking after releasing to the market “Kaarla Kaje” brand of boiled rice marketed by Parampara Multipurpose Cooperative Society Ltd. at Karkala, Udupi district, the Minister said that 20 such mobile laboratories named “Krishi Sanjeevini” have been given to as many kendras in Koppal district now on a trial basis. If the “laboratory to land” concept is to be implemented covering all kendras in the State, 519 more vehicles will have to be purchased. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa has, in principle, agreed to sanction funds to purchase the vehicles. The Finance Department will h