Pontiff appealed to take up padayathra for Bhadra project A delegation of Rahul Gandhi Rural Development, Cultural and Sports Institute of Sira has appealed to Nanjavadhoota Swamiji of Gurugunda Brahmeshwara Mutt to take out a padayathra from Tumkur to Bangalore, urging the Government to implement the permanent drinking water project in Sira taluk of Tumkur district.
'Implement natural farming' Proper farming methodologies included use of bio-pesticides which did not harm the environment and were equally effective in controlling the diseases affecting crops, Agricultural Officer C H Nagaraj.
said.
'Physically challenged not a burden' If physically challenged people are provided with the right opportunities they can be brought into the mainstream of the society, said Civil Judge (Senior Grade) Pushpanjali Devi.
A delegation of Rahul Gandhi Rural Development, Cultural and Sports Institute of Sira submitting a memorandum to Pontiff Nanjavadhoota Swamiji, to take out a padayathra from Tumkur to Bangalore, urging the Government to implement the permanent drinking water project in Sira taluk of Tumkur district. President of the Institute C R Umesh and other members are also seen.DH photo
The Chief Election Commission wants to limit the number of political parties in the country. Will it be a wise move?
Deccan Herald had invited its readers to send in their opinions. Most responses favour restricting the number of political parties, as it is believed to check horse-trading and divisiveness of the nation based on region, religion and caste. Few others assert that the move will be impractical, as coalition and regional parties are now calling the shots.
