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Due to low-level of water in Mettur dam, farmers have not commenced Samba cultivation.In 2022 during the same period, the water level in Mettur dam was 120 ft.R. Arumukasamy, a Samba farmer told IANS: “The Karnataka government has announced that it would release 10 tmcft Cauvery water. However, the farmers are not much interested as this water is not enough to even sustain the standing Kuruvai cultivation.”Arumukasamy also said that he had made arrangements to raise Samba nurseries by using groundwater but is not certain on sustaining the crop as the water flow from Cauvery is not guaranteed. Tamil Nadu…

In an Instagram post, the senior Congress leader said: “On our way to Pangong lake, which my father used to say, is one of the most beautiful places in the world.”He also used the hashtags of Leh, Ladakh and PangongTso.Rahul arrived in Leh on Thursday afternoon to a rousing welcome. He will stay in Ladakh till August 25.On Friday, he interacted with youngters in Leh and also attended a football match.On Sunday, he will pay tribute to his later father and former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary at the Pangong lake.Later, he will also visit Kargil and…

In the special episode, the star cast of ‘Ghoomer’- Abhishek Bachchan, Saiyami Kher and filmmaker R. Balki, were present on the set of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 15’ (KBC).Big B asked the ‘Ghoomer’ team: “Which actor used to work as a photographer and got a break when he was hired by Aspy Adajania, the head of a boxing association?” The options were- Boman Irani, Arshad Warsi, Jimmy Sheirgill, Kartik Aaryan.Abhishek said the answer is Boman Irani. Big B said: “how are you so sure about Boman.”To which Abhishek recalled an incident and shared: “Boman is my good friend. I have worked…

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper-batter Kiran More believes uncapped left-handed batter Rinku Singh has the potential to become a brilliant finisher, just like legendary batters MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh.Rinku excelled as a finisher for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2023, with the most notable moment being him smacking Gujarat Titans pacer Yash Dayal for five sixes on the last five balls of the match in Ahmedabad to seal an improbable victory.Overall, Rinku scored 474 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 149.53 in the tournament, where he was the designated finisher for…

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Once revolutionary in the mobile landscape, flip phones have become an integral part of our daily lives, transforming the way we communicate, interact and express ourselves. Over the years, the Galaxy Z Flip series has evolved from a compact communication device to the ultimate tool for unleashing creativity.Setting a new standard in innovation, the Galaxy Z Flip5 is here and the most prominent feature is the upgraded Flex Window that is 3.78 times larger than its predecessor’s cover screen.With Flex Window, you can easily check and control Widgets, including the weather, stock market and music,…

The BJP, well aware of the political dynamics, has begun its preparations in the state of Gujarat, a region that has long been considered its stronghold. In its pursuit of maintaining and enhancing its influence, the party has initiated a series of organisational changes and ground-level strategies.One of the notable strategies employed by the BJP in Gujarat is the restructuring of its organisational framework. Key individuals have been sidelined, and a renewed focus on grassroots-level operations has been prioritised.The resignation of Pradipsinh Vaghela, who had held the position of BJP General Secretary since 2016 and was in charge of crucial…

These elections are not just a contest between the Congress and the BJP, but also a battle of images between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.Assembly polls in the Congress-ruled state are scheduled to be held by the end of this year and the Lok Sabha elections will take place in April-May next year.The electoral atmosphere has gradually started to intensify, with both the BJP and Congress making efforts to outdo each other.Speaking about the BJP, their target is Chief Minister Baghel, while on the other hand, the Congress is directly targeting Prime Minister Modi. The reason…

Discussing the BJP’s strategy on a larger scale, it is evident that, while considering the preparations of the opposition alliances, the saffron party is focusing on a strategy to secure more than 50 per cent of the vote share.While the BJP intends to safeguard its strongholds on one hand, it also plans to make dents into the strongholds of opposition parties.The party wants to teach a lesson to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Shiv Sena (UBT) President Uddhav Thackeray, who are now aligned with the opposition.In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP, in alliance the with Apna Dal…

Dhananjay Nanavare’s shocking act was not only directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The drastic action was fueled by his frustration over the police inaction in the suicide case of his brother Nandkumar Nanavare and sister-in-law Ujjawala Nanavare.The heart-wrenching incident took place on August 1, when both Nandkumar and Ujjawala, residents of Ulhasnagar, ended their lives byjumping off from their terrace. Nandkumar, who worked as a personal assistant for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Pappu Kalani and also served under Shiv Sena MLA Balaji Kinikar, left a suicide note naming several individuals for…

A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan voiced their concern over the passage of time, with the High Court initially adjourning the case.Justice Nagarathna questioned the rationale behind the case being deferred to August 23, emphasising the gravity of the situation.”There has to be a sense of urgency in such cases and not have a lackadaisical attitude,” Justice Nagarathna remarked, reflecting the urgency that such cases demand.This sentiment found resonance in the Supreme Court’s formal order, which highlighted the unexplained delay in listing the case.”Strangely, the High Court listed the case 12 days later (after receiving the medical…