Banks warned against harassing farmers
The Hindu
DC convenes meeting of farmers and bank representatives at his office
Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru Bagadi Gautham has warned banks against harassing farmers by forcing them to mortgage their lands despite the waiver of such a requirement for crop loans less than ₹2 lakh.
A meeting of farmers and bank representatives was convened by Deputy Commissioner at his office in Mysuru on Wednesday following an assurance given to the farmers during an agitation they held about three weeks ago.
During the agitation, the Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Association led by its President Kurubur Shanthakumar had protested against the banks for not only forcing farmers to mortgage their lands for crop loans as well as education loans despite a waiver, but also adjusting their wages earned under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) against their pending loan dues.
Bombay High Court grants bail to Chetan Patil in Shivaji statue collapse case; sculptor Jaydeep Apte's plea pending.
Deadly rinderpest outbreak devastates Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the threat of diseases from domestic cattle to wild populations.
Suryanarkoil Mutt's history, traditions, and leadership succession explained in detail with references and comparisons to other Saivaite Mutts.
Upalokayukta takes action against officials for neglecting century-old Kelageri Tank in Dharwad, setting 20-day deadline for rejuvenation.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.