YSRCP calls for urgent action to address farmers’ crisis

In a bid to control air pollution in the city, the Kozhikode Corporation will soon begin conducting a carbon audit (carbon mapping) with the support of institutions such as the Centre for Water Resources Development and Management (CWRDM) and the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA).Earlier, while presenting the Corporation’s Budget for 2026-27, deputy mayor S. Jayasree announced that the audit would be carried out at regular intervals. An initial sum of ₹10 lakh has also been allocated in the Budget to implement projects aimed at improving air quality based on the findings of the studies.Officials said that the CWRDM had been asked to submit a detailed project report. “The CWRDM has already submitted an initial proposal, and now we expect them to come up with a detailed project report. Once they submit it, which is expected in the coming days, we will formulate a detailed plan for conducting the carbon audit. It is not going to be a one-time initiative, but will be carried out at regular intervals,” said a corporation official.The audit is expected to assess the city’s carbon emissions from various sectors. The findings are expected to help the civic body identify major sources of emissions and formulate targeted interventions to reduce its carbon footprint.Officials said the audit would also provide baseline data for tracking changes in air quality. The data generated through the audit is expected to support future urban planning initiatives and climate-resilient development projects in the city.Further, as per the Budget proposal, a project titled ‘Haritha Residence’ will be formulated and implemented with the cooperation of residents’ associations. The detailed project plan will be prepared in consultation with the associations. The initiative, according to authorities, will help improve air and water quality within the Corporation limits.The Budget has also proposed renovating Mananchira under the City Beautification project and transforming it into the city’s natural “oxygen parlour”. Published - June 22, 2026 08:54 pm IST

Farmers at the Bairamangala Chalo rally, in protest against Bidadi Township Project at Bidadi on June 22, 2026. | Hundreds of farmers join ‘Bairamangala Chalo’ rally against Bidadi Township ProjectHundreds of farmers from more than five districts gathered at BGS Circle in Bidadi on June 22, 2026, to commence a bike rally to Bairamangala called by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) in support of farmers protesting against the Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township, popularly known as the Bidadi Township project.This marks the first large-scale farmers’ agitation, although local farmers have been protesting at a designated place in Bairamangala village for over 460 days. The bike rally was called by the KRRS, headed by farmers’ leader Badagalapura Nagendra, and supported by Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah.2. Uttara Kannada man dies of H1N1 in MangaluruA 41-year-old man from Uttara Kannada district has succumbed to H1N1 swine flu infection at a private hospital in Mangaluru on June 21, 2026. The man, a farm labourer from Yallapur taluk in Uttara Kannada district, was suffering from fever and had got himself treated at a private clinic.Owing to further complications, he was admitted to a private hospital in Sirsi on June 17. However, as he subsequently developed breathing complications, he was taken to Mangaluru and admitted to a private hospital for further treatment where he was found infected with H1N1 virus, according to Yallapur taluk health officer Dr. Narendra Pawar.3. Akashvani broadcasts ‘yoga anthem’ written by Shivamogga Central Prison inmateA special yoga-related song written and sung by Chandra Hemmadi, an inmate of Shivamogga Central Prison, was broadcast by Akashvani Bhadravati on June 21 as part of the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations. Created under the guidance of prison authorities, the song highlights the importance of yoga and meditation for physical health, mental peace, and spiritual well-being.Chandra was a journalist in a leading Kannada newspaper in Udupi. He has been named in seven cases. Sources said that he took on the sand mafia, and was sentenced in one of the cases. Though he has secured bail, he has not been able to come out of prison since three months due to non-availability of surety for the bail.4. Bengaluru woman conned into opening mule accounts after being duped of ₹7 lakh with promise of online workA 21-year-old private firm employee was allegedly lured into opening multiple bank accounts for cybercrime transactions by three men from Uttar Pradesh who had reportedly taken nearly ₹7 lakh from her by promising online work. According to a complaint, the woman said she came across an online link about two years ago while browsing social media.After clicking on it, she was contacted by unknown persons who promised to provide her with an online account and work opportunities. They allegedly collected around ₹7 lakh from her through online transfer to various bank accounts as processing fees and other charges. Published - June 22, 2026 06:51 pm IST

The rally has been called by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and is expected to witness the participation of farmers from Tumakuru, Chickballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru South district, and other regions. | The rally has been called by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and is expected to witness the participation of farmers from Tumakuru, Chickballapur, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Bengaluru South district, and other regions.Melukote MLA Darshan Puttannaiah, from Sarvodaya Karnataka Paksha, but has extended support to the Congress government in the State, told The Hindu that he has extended his support to the protest and will participate in the rally scheduled for Monday.In addition, Samyukta Horata Karnataka held a meeting on June 16 and decided on the future course of action, modelling the protest on the Channarayapatna farmers’ agitation.Yashavantha T., State General Secretary of the Karnataka Prantha Raitha Sangha (KPRS), told The Hindu that once the monsoon session begins, farmers’ groups will organise a “Vidhana Soudha Chalo” protest against the project. Published - June 21, 2026 08:55 pm IST