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Yatnal’s sugar factory paid ₹1.5 crore fine to Union government for non-compliance of environment norms, says Eshwar Khandre

Dismissing allegations by the BJP leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal that a closure notice issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) for a sugar factory operated by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), run by a co-operative bank of which he is president, Minister for Forests, Ecology…

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Plantation companies in Karnataka owe ₹2,000 crore govt.: Khandre

Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre on Tuesday said that many private plantation companies in the State owe the government about ₹2,000 crore in lease rentals and interest on dues.

The Hindu · Jan 10, 2024

‘Forest officials should address human-wildlife conflict on priority basis’

Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment addresses State-level Forest Sports in Kalaburagi, urges officials to take human-wildlife conflict seriously.

The Hindu · Jan 4, 2024

Leopard task force for Bengaluru to be set up in two days: Eshwar Khandre

Govt sets up leopard task force in Bengaluru to address sightings in residential areas. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre held high-level meeting, directed officials to take action to prevent elephant attack deaths. Nodal officers appointed in 9 districts to mitigate man-animal conflicts. Review meeting to be held to discuss pending compensation…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav at Basavakalyan from November 25

.44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav to be held in Basavakalyan, Bidar on Nov 25-26. Inaugurated by Legislative Council chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Minister Eshwar Khandre to preside. Women and Child Welfare Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar to release volumes of Vachanas. Seminar on "Lingayat Independent Religion: Problem-Challenge and Solutions". Play "Mahakranti" by…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Develop comprehensive plan to prevent man-animal conflict: Khandre

Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed forest officials to develop a comprehensive plan to prevent man-animal conflict in the State.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Bengaluru to get separate leopard task force, and more

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

‘Decision today on allowing people time to hand over wildlife products to govt.’

Forest Minister Khandre to decide Monday on allowing people to hand over wildlife parts in two months. Legal experts and officials to be consulted. Possession of wildlife products not tolerated; those with any must hand over to govt. Proposal to be discussed with CM in Bengaluru.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Eshwar Khandre inaugurates Kalyana Parva Utsav in Bidar

Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment urged the people to follow the ideologies of 12th Century social reformer Basaveshwara and inculcate their values in life.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Karnataka govt. mulling over voluntary disclosure policy to provide opportunity to surrender wildlife artefacts

Govt. contemplates voluntery disclosure policy to surrender wildlife artefacts without penal action. Minister for Forest, Environment & Ecology appeals to public not to wear fake tiger claws & launch awareness campaign on Wildlife Act. Two priests & hotel owner arrested for wearing tiger claws. 8 cases registered, including BJP leader's…

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023