Ashoka slams Karnatakagovt over Cauverywater release toTN
Bengaluru: Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka on Tuesday, July 28, criticised the Karnataka government over the Cauvery Water Regulation Committees directive to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu, terming it a complete failure of the state administration. He demanded that the government immediately convene an all-party meeting to formulate the states legal Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru: PSI under scanner after audio clip alleging bribe demand goes viral
Bengaluru: Four arrested for forging RCs of cars; eight vehicles worth 1.74 crore seized
What is your rate? Fruit vendor held for harassing Bengaluru woman
Bengaluru: Bengaluru police have arrested a 42-year-old fruit vendor accused of sexually harassing a woman waiting for a cab. The accused, Vijay Raghav from NRI Layout, was arrested by the Ramamurthy Nagar police following a video that went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. A man on a scooter sexually harassed a woman waiting Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
7 beautiful places near Bengaluru to visit during monsoon
Bengaluru gets all the traffic and none of the scenery during monsoon. But drive two to five hours in almost any direction and everything changes. Waterfalls thunder, coffee estates turn impossibly green, and misty hilltops look like something out of a film. Here are seven destinations worth every kilometre.
The walks takes place every Saturday and Sunday from7.30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and aim to educate participants on the flora and fauna in the park.
Prompted by safety concerns, Bengaluru's minister has instructed Bescom to eliminate footpath hazards by August 1. The directive includes the removal of damaged poles and dangling wires that endanger pedestrians. Moreover, transformers infringing on pathways will be shifted to safer locations. Apartment complexes are required to transfer these transformers onto their property. This action is part of the citys initiative known as 'Freedom from Waste'.
CrisprBits is using CRISPR to build faster tests for drug-resistant infections
The Bengaluru-based company has built three CRISPR platforms covering molecular diagnostics, gene editing and disease modelling, and is commercialising the diagnostics one first.
Decode Age sells gut microbiome tests and supplements built around the biology of ageing
The Bengaluru-based company runs a sequencing laboratory that maps the gut microbiome, and sells a range of supplements aimed at pathways associated with ageing.
Bengaluru orders vacant plot owners to clear waste by Aug 15
Bengaluru authorities mandate vacant site owners clear waste by August 15. Non-compliance will result in waste removal and cost recovery by civic bodies. A month-long Freedom from Waste campaign will clean public spaces. Violators face significant penalties for failing to adhere to the new regulations. Owners are advised to fence sites to prevent future unauthorized dumping.
A husband was arrested in Bagalkot for allegedly killing his wife. He reportedly recorded a video of her hanging and shared it with family. The woman was found dead at their home on Monday evening. Police registered a murder case based on the father's complaint. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact sequence of events.
Flipkart's supply chain arm Ekart opens logistics network to external brands
Under the new franchise model, Ekart has operationalised over 300 outlets across Surat, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Space tech funding in India on the rise, Bengaluru tops the chart: Report
Bengaluru continues to be the ecosystem leader with $495 million raised across 106 rounds so far. This accounts for 57% of total sector funding.
The artistes new song O Ri Sakhi is inspired by the Kashmiri Chakri style folk music and Rajasthani wedding festivities.
The situation has become a major challenge for women operators working at the 112 command centre, who are specifically targetted by many nuisance callers.
The Harbhajan Singh hand behind Saransh Jain's India breakthrough
At 33, with a wealth of domestic cricket experience behind him, Madhya Pradesh off-spinner Saransh Jain on Tuesday earned his maiden India call-up. Jain impressed former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh during a five-day camp at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru, where he caught the legend's eye. Four months later, the off-spinner will board a flight to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series, starting on August 15 in Galle.
Man arrested for sexually harassing woman in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A man has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a woman while she was waiting for her cab by the roadside here, police said on Tuesday, July 28. The accused has been identified as Vijay Ragav (42), a fruit vendor and a resident of NRI Layout in Ramamurthy Nagar, they said. An FIR has Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Bengaluru fruit vendor arrested for sexually harassing woman waiting for cab
According to police, the 42-year-old man approached the woman on a scooter and allegedly made obscene remarks, sexually harassing her in a public place.
Woman alleges harassment while waiting for cab in Bengaluru
A woman has alleged that she was sexually harassed while waiting for a cab in Bengaluru's Ramamurthy Nagar after a scooter rider allegedly made obscene remarks and intimidated her. She shared a video of the incident on social media, prompting Bengaluru Police to begin an investigation and verify the vehicle details.
Millennium Semiconductors, Mouser, RayQ plan India expansion amid electronics boom
Global logistics shifts and growing Indian demand are driving expansion for electronics warehousing firms. Millennium Semiconductors plans a large component hub in Bengaluru with government support. RayQ TTI is establishing a Pune facility to shorten delivery times for key sectors. Mouser Electronics is also actively searching for land to build its first Indian warehouse. These specialized facilities will enhance local manufacturing and reduce import dependencies for companies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appointed Nandan Nilekani to lead a new task force. This panel will recommend changes for India's examination system. The task force aims to ensure fair conduct of future national exams. Nilekani, a prominent tech leader, will guide the structural and technology-based reforms. This initiative follows recent student protests and paper leak concerns.
FIR over pro-Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam posters triggers row
Bengaluru: The registration of an FIR against a young woman for allegedly displaying posters supporting 2020 northeast Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a NEET protest at Bengalurus Freedom Park has snowballed into a political controversy, with the BJP demanding stringent action while Congress leaders have called for a fair investigation before Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Missing safety shield: Bengaluru Metro death revives demand for platform doors
Namma Metro services on the Yellow Line were disrupted for over two hours after a passenger died by suicide at Huskur station, while the incident revived commuters long-standing demand for platform screen doors. BMRCL currently has no immediate plans to install the doors across its operational network but has proposed them for 177 stations under the proposed Hebbal-Sarjapur Metro line.
Farmers along BengaluruRamanagara border fear land acquisition, claim second airport site finalised Deccan Herald
Suicide on Yellow Line disrupts Metro for over 2 hrs
Desperate freshers pledge first paycheque for job referrals
Bescom skips July meter readings, to issue average bills
GBA razes cobbler shops in Jayanagar, vendors say they sought a days time
Upset over delay, man hurls 11-month-old daughter during naming ceremony in Bengaluru
High court petition seeks SIR extension by 3 months in Karnataka
Parliament told Karnataka no need for Tamil Nadus nod for Mekedatu
New Delhi: The Centre has stated that Karnataka is not legally required to obtain Tamil Nadus consent for the proposed Mekedatu project, clarifying that the Supreme Courts 2018 Cauvery verdict does not prescribe such a condition. The clarification was given by Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Bhushan Choudhary in a written reply Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
SIR: Speakers, klaxons deployed to speed up voter form collection in Bengaluru
The monsoon sunburn you never saw coming in Bengaluru
July is UV Awareness Month
Four elevated Pink Line stations to have two-wheeler parking in Bengaluru Metro
Greater Bengaluru Authority notifies building approval fee structure
Its shoe time: Bengaluru man runs on bad road to grab ministers attention
Bengaluru Metro tragedy revives demand for platform screen doors
Bengaluru cops recover over 1,100 missing mobile phones
BJP MLA R Ashoka has alleged widespread corruption in Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitments. He claims government jobs are being sold for significant sums of money. Meritorious students are reportedly failing to secure ranks while others with lower scores are selected. Ashoka plans to meet the KPSC chairman demanding a departmental inquiry into these allegations. He also criticized the Congress party for its silence on this Karnataka scandal.
No proposal received yet from Karnataka government for second airport site: MoCA
The Airports Authority of India has conducted pre-feasibility studies of three sites for the development of a second airport in Bengaluru, on the request of the State government.
Bandipur safari fare hike sparks backlash from wildlife enthusiasts
Chamarajanagar: The Karnataka Forest Departments decision to sharply increase safari charges at the Bandipur Tiger Reserve from September 1 has triggered strong opposition not only from farmers and Kannada groups but also from wildlife enthusiasts, conservationists and nature photographers, who say the hike will make one of Indias most celebrated tiger reserves inaccessible to ordinary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
According to the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident occurred at around 5.50 p.m. on a platform at Huskur Road Metro Station.
Man jumps before Bengaluru metro train, services disrupted
Bengaluru: A 35-year-old man died after allegedly jumping onto the tracks in front of a Namma Metro train at Huskur Metro Station on the RV RoadBommasandra Yellow Line on Monday evening, disrupting services on a section of the newly opened corridor. According to Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), the incident occurred at around 5.50 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Canbank Q1 net profit up 2.19% at 4856 cr.
Bengaluru-based lender targets to raise up to $2.5 billion via FCNR (B), overseas borrowings
SIR: Refused to sign category includes suspected foreign nationals, say BLOs
11 farmers booked for Bidadi protest get bail
Bengalurus Peenya flyover to be closed at night
KPSC scandals persist as systemic reform promises fall short
Fraudsters create fake Bengalurus Kumara Krupa Guest House website to dupe customers
How Dinkwads drive Bengaluru pet economy
Insta-gone: Bengaluru student falls for 25-minute profit bait, loses Rs 2 lakh
Goyals Temple eyes $500 mn valuation, prices first wearable at around Rs 80,000
Youth booked for running over stray dog in Bengaluru
Cauvery water issue: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to meet Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar on August 3
TVK govt is keen to exhaust all available options, including bilateral talks, before approaching the Supreme Court for relief.
Karnataka has been contending that the proposed balancing reservoir-cum-drinking water project at Mekedatu in Kanakapura taluk of Bengaluru South district will not come in the way of the State releasing the stipulated quantum of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu
Karnataka high court sets aside central cess on pan masala products under Health Security Act
Amid resistance, work begins on Hebbals short tunnel
Bengaluru Metro Disrupted After Man Dies by Suicide on Yellow Line
The identify of the man is being verified by the police and further inquiry is underway, they said.
Final trainset arrives for Bengaluru metros Yellow Line; set to boost service frequency
According to Upparpet police, during a protest at Freedom Park on July 24, a young woman allegedly displayed posters bearing messages referring to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case.
A century of The Waste Land: T.S. Eliots famed verses come alive on stage
Jagriti Theatre and META Theatre, Munich, present the 1922 poem as a performance in Bengaluru directed by Axel Tangerding.
Enerzolve is building Indian silicon and power electronics for the country's electricity grid
The Bengaluru-based startup makes hardware for smart grids and battery storage. It raised $5.1 million in a seed round co-led by Jungle Ventures and Kae Capital.
Final trainset for Yellow Line arrives in Bengaluru; sets to boost service frequency
Heat kills electronics. So, a materials scientist in Bengaluru spent a decade solving the problem
Helionis Labs builds circuit boards that shed heat better and cost less, using a material and process developed in-house.
MumbaiBengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper's First AC coach gets a stunning luxury makeover; see the video
The Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper promises a luxury hotel experience. Its First AC coach features private cabins and elegant interiors. This new train offers a comfortable and faster overnight travel alternative. It represents Indian Railways' push for improved passenger comfort and modernization. Commercial operations and ticket bookings for this service are yet to begin.
In-House Matters : A Complete Handbook for the Modern General Counsel, published this month by OakBridge Publishing, tells the story of how the corporate legal department in India became a seat of business decision-making, and of what the job now demands of the people who hold it. New book shows how the company lawyer became a business leader Counselect . The rise the book describes tracks the transformation of Indian business itself. Liberalisation brought the multinationals, and with them a compliance burden no external firm could carry at the pace required. The regulatory landscape thickened around competition law, data protection, insolvency, and capital markets. Cut to today, when global corporations are building legal capability centres in India, artificial intelligence is touching every part of the work, and boards are treating the General Counsel as the person who holds commercial ambition, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk in view at once. In-House Matters draws on interviews with thirty General Counsel at multinationals, Indian conglomerates, and fast-scaling start-ups, and on the authors' own experience on either side of the function. Across ten chapters, working through frameworks, case studies, and war stories, it moves from a lawyer's first hundred days in the role through team building, contracts, disputes, crisis, budgets, and technology, to the point at which a General Counsel earns a seat at the table. Rao says: Today, the General Counsel is in the room while the big calls are still live: an acquisition, a new market, a risk the company is weighing up. People still turn to the GC when a crisis breaks out, but they are also expected to shape decisions. It is a little like a footballer covering the whole length of the pitch: dropping back to defend your own goal one moment, getting forward to help score the next. We intend for the book to cover the whole range of this role. Lukose adds: The evolution of the General Counsel is one of the most important business stories in India of the past three decades, and one of the least told. We have spent years working with organisations on legal talent and department restructuring, and we kept meeting exceptional in-house lawyers who underestimated their own reach. A General Counsel today is a business leader who happens to have trained in law. We wrote In-House Matters to give that role the handbook it deserves. Alongside that story, the book is also a practical guide to how a legal department is designed and run. Menon says: Most of my work with General Counsel has been centred on what it takes to build a proactive legal function: how you structure a team, what to take on, what to let go. Increasingly those questions include what to hand to technology and AI. I have watched people do this well and badly, usually with nothing to guide them. In-House Matters is the map we wanted to give them a way through the knotty questions of people, processes, and platforms . In-House Matters launches with invitation-only evenings in Mumbai (23 July), Bengaluru (12 August), and Delhi (7 September). Each gathers around 200 board members, C-suite executives, and General Counsel, and pairs a panel discussion with the three authors on the opportunities and challenges of the in-house role today with an extended hour of conversation. In-House Matters has drawn praise from some of India's most distinguished corporate, regulatory, and academic voices. For every company builder. - Nandan Nilekani , Co-founder and Chairman, Infosys; Founding Chairman, UIDAI (Aadhaar) At its heart, this is a book about leadership, institution-building, and the evolving role of the General Counsel in shaping both. - Amitabh Kant , Former G20 Sherpa, Government of India; Former CEO, NITI Aayog Authoritative and lucid. - K.V. Kamath , Chairman, Jio Financial Services; Founding President, New Development Bank (BRICS Bank) A no-nonsense, jargon-free playbook for the modern General Counsel. - Justice B.N. Srikrishna , Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India The first book I've seen that really gives the role the seriousness it deserves. - Keki Mistry , Interim Chairman, HDFC Bank; Former Vice Chairman & CEO, HDFC Ltd An insightful guide to the General Counsel's journey from compliance guardian to business strategist. - U.K. Sinha , Former Chairman, SEBI A book about a role that opens paths for a new generation of leaders, women prominent among them. - Anita George , CEO, ProsperETE; Independent Director, Tata Sons A compelling case for the General Counsel as the linchpin of the corporate management framework. - Umakanth Varottil , Professor of Corporate Law, National University of Singapore
Inside Mother Promise: The risk, humour and honesty behind the Kannada film
Mother Promise,the directorial debut of actor Poornachandra Mysore and produced by actor Dhananjaya, is a refreshing move away from the tried and tested
Why compact SUVs continue to dominate Bengaluru's used car market
Bengaluru buyers favor compact SUVs due to city roads and monsoon conditions. These vehicles maintain their value better than sedans in the used car market. Hyundai Creta, Maruti Brezza, and Tata Nexon are popular pre-owned choices. Buyers meticulously analyze total ownership costs before making purchase decisions. Electric compact SUVs may gain traction as charging infrastructure develops.
A Mumbai professional sparked debate comparing Bengaluru Vs Germany salaries. Eighty lakh rupees in Bengaluru offers daily conveniences and spacious living. One lakh euros in Germany provides infrastructure and work-life balance. Income alone does not determine financial well-being or happiness. Societal wealth and personal gains define a better quality of life.
Over 25 cars, including luxury vehicles gutted in Bengaluru garage fire
A massive fire erupted at a Bengaluru car garage early Monday morning. Over twenty-five vehicles, including luxury cars, were completely destroyed in the blaze. Firefighters were quickly deployed to the Thanisandra area to control the intense flames. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit may have initiated the destructive fire. Police are conducting a detailed examination to determine the exact cause of the incident.
A 26-year-old Bengaluru professional with Rs 2 lakh monthly salary, zero debt, Rs 14 lakh in savings and retired parents says he still feels financially inadequate. His Reddit post about watching auto driver friends with loans appear happier and more content has resonated widely online.
History-sheeter murdered by armed gang near his home in Tumakuru
Tumakuru: Tension gripped Tumakuru after a history-sheeter was hacked to death by an armed gang in a brazen attack on a public road near Belagumba on the night of Sunday, July 26. The deceased has been identified as Malla alias Veeranna (42), a resident of Belagumba and a rowdy-sheeter with the Tumakuru Rural Police. Police Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Hyderabad-Bengaluru bus rams truck in Gadwal, passengers safe
Hyderabad: A private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru rammed a truck in the Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana early on Monday, July 27. All passengers are safe. According to reports, 40 passengers were in the bus at the time of the accident. Speaking to Siasat.com, Gadwal Superintendent of Police Srinivas said, The accident occurred Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Radisson Hotel signs 10 new hotels from India's religious spots to tech hub Bengaluru
Radisson Hotel Group has signed 10 new hotels across seven Indian states, strengthening its India expansion strategy. The new properties span pilgrimage destinations, Bengaluru's business hubs, leisure markets and emerging cities under six brands, as the hotel company accelerates growth through upscale resorts, business hotels and asset-light conversion projects.
Investment platform Strata invests 96 crore in Chennai, Bengaluru residential projects
Strata invested ninety-six crore rupees in three residential projects across Chennai and Bengaluru. These investments target annual returns of about sixteen percent through coupon payouts. The Chennai investments support apartment and villa developments along the OMR corridor. Bengaluru saw thirty crore rupees invested in a plotted development near Devanahalli. These transactions highlight growing investor interest in private credit opportunities.
GCCs, MNCs drive large office transactions across India's commercial realty market
Large occupiers drove India's office market expansion in early 2026. Global Capability Centres and tech firms sought Grade A office campuses. Bengaluru led office leasing, followed by Hyderabad and NCR markets. Mid-sized and smaller office segments also saw significant leasing activity. This trend highlights a structural shift towards integrated, future-ready workspaces.
Lorry Hits Hyderabad-Bengaluru Private Bus Near Gadwal; All Safe
According to police, the bus was hit by a lorry, causing panic among the passengers. Fortunately, all those on board escaped unharmed, and no injuries were reported.
Chinese watermelons bloom in Kashmirs Pakhtoon heartland
Wantrag (Anantnag), Jul 26:Buyers gathered around Muhammad Aslam Khan's watermelon field in Cheki-Isherdas, Wantrag, as he sliced open a freshly harvested fruit. The reaction was immediate. The watermelon was yellow inside. The unusual variety is part of Khan's latest experiment; introducing Chinese hybrid watermelons in a village where his 18-year journey has transformed the local economy. Khan, 46, introduced two Chinese hybrid varieties on about two kanal this season.He was also the first farmer in this Pakhtoon village of south Kashmir's Anantnag district to start watermelon cultivation in 2008.We introduced two Chinese hybrid varieties on about two Kanals this season. Buyers are showing keen interest, especially in the yellow-fleshed fruit, Khan said. The seeds, sourced through a supplier in Bengaluru and originally developed in China, cost around Rs 40,000 per kg.One variety has a zebra-striped green rind with yellow flesh, while another has a yellow rind with the usual red flesh.Khan has also introduced the pumpkin-shaped Century Janat variety with a yellow exterior and red flesh, besides continuing with a black-rind, red-fleshed hybrid.His farm now grows five watermelon varieties.The yellow hybrids sell for around Rs 70 a kg.The Century Janat and Black-rind varieties fetch around Rs 50 percent kg, while the traditional red watermelon sells for about Rs 40 per kg. Khan planted his first crop on a few kanal in 2008.This season, his Pakhtoon Hi-Tech Green Nursery has expanded to nearly 70 kanal, employing around a dozen workers during the growing and harvesting season.Last year, he cultivated watermelon on 55 kanal and earned around Rs 30 lakh.This year, he expects production to reach nearly 1000 quintals.Around 250 quintals have already been harvested, while another 750 quintals are expected before August.The transformation has spread across Wantrag.Nearly 80 percent of households in the village now grow watermelons, earning it the moniker 'Water-melon village'. The area under the crop has expanded from around 500 kanal last year to more than 1000 kanal this season, according to local growers.Last year, the village earned over Rs 2 crore from watermelon sales. This year, the returns are expected to double, Khan said adding that the introduction of hybrid varieties will further boost farmers' profit.He said farmers spend around Rs 12,000 per kanal on cultivation, while returns can exceed Rs 50,000 per kanal.I also grow three varieties of muskmelon on a 10-kanal demonstration farm, Khan said.Cheki-Isherdas, Wantrag, is home to a Pakhtoon community whose ancestors migrated from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Afghanistan more than a century ago. The residents traditionally depended on apples, walnuts, small-scale farming, and government employment.Kashmir's horticulture sector remains the backbone of rural livelihoods, supporting around 35 lakh people and contributing nearly Rs 10,000 crore annually to the region's economy.Farmers in Wantrag say watermelon has emerged as an additional source of income.The villagers continue to practise organic farming, using vermicompost instead of chemical fertilisers.During harvesting, buyers from across Kashmir and the Chenab Valley come directly to the village. We don't depend on mandis or middlemen. The sales are all local, Khan said.He also supplies seedlings to farmers in other districts, helping spread the model beyond Wantrag.The success of the crop has drawn educated youth into farming.Graduate Umar Nazir, 26, and his brother Mohsin, 21, a mathematics student at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), expanded cultivation from eight to 30 kanal after earning around Rs 5 lakh last year.They have named their venture Bagh-e-Madina The Garden Hub, Wantrag.We expect a four-fold increase in both production and returns this year from our farm in Wantrag, Umar said.He said they have also expanded watermelon cultivation to Silgam village near Akad in Anantnag and to Pulwama.In Silgam, we have started cultivating watermelon on 20 Kanals and in Pulwama on 10 Kanals. We expect better production and returns there too, Umar said, adding that they supplied around 20 lakh watermelon seedlings from their farm to growers across Kashmir. The brothers own 20 kanal of land and have leased another 40 kanal exclusively for watermelon cultivation. We also experimented with the Chinese-origin yellow hybrid variety, Century Janat and zebra-striped watermelons on a couple of kanal this year, Mohsin said.He said they also cultivate four varieties of muskmelon, with the average fruit weighing between 2 kg and 3.5 kg, while some grow to 4.5 kg or even 5 kg.History postgraduate Tawseef Pathan, 28, increased the area under watermelon from five to six kanal this year after earning around Rs 3 lakh in profit last season. The returns convinced me that farming could provide a stable livelihood. Instead of waiting for a government job, I decided to expand and will increase it further next season, Pathan said. What sets Wantrag's watermelons apart, growers say, is their taste, colour, and size. They are sweeter, have deep red flesh and can even weigh up to 20 kg. So far, we have harvested fruits weighing around 14.5 kg, and we are confident some will grow even bigger before the season ends, a grower said. He said the average watermelon weighs between 6 kg and 9 kg and accounts for about 55 percent of the total yield. Around 20 percent of the harvest weighs between 10 kg and 12 kg. Nearly 10 percent falls in the 13 kg to 15 kg category, while the remaining 15 percent ranges between 3 kg and 5 kg, he said. Only a few fruits grow beyond 15 kilograms and reach 20 kg, but that remains rare. Farmers credit support under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), the Per Drop More Crop irrigation scheme and the J&K Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKSIP) for improving irrigation and cultivation practices. Today, no one in the village is idle. Every educated youth here cultivates watermelon, vegetables and other crops. Everyone earns and lives with dignity, Khan said. He urged farmers to make use of their land throughout the year. Don't leave your land idle. You can grow something in every season, even during late autumn and winter, like we do here, he said. Watermelon is among the world's most widely cultivated fruits, with China, Turkey, India, Brazil, Algeria, and Iran among the leading producers. While China and Turkey dominate global production, Wantrag's organic melons have found buyers across Kashmir and created a new livelihood avenue for the Pakhtoon community. We proved that with determination, even the mountains of Kashmir can grow what was once considered possible only in the plains, Khan said. Harvesting will continue through August. Encouraged by the response to the Chinese hybrids, Khan and the Umar-Mohsin brothers plan to expand cultivation next season, while other growers in the village are closely watching the trial.
Politics corrupt, wont contest in 2028: Siddaramaiah
20 yrs after PG paper leak: No trial yet, students under lens now docs
Cant permit criminal law to influence civil claims: HC
Tower demolition plan in Bengaluru sparks OC debate
Competing claims over geotechnical report emerge in SNN Raj Etternia case in Bengaluru
Dry summer sends Cauvery On Wheels demand soaring Bengaluru
Bookings Peaked During April-June As City Grappled With Water Stress; East Bengaluru Accounted For Over Half Of All Orders
Bengaluru East Corporation reviews infra projects taken up for reducing congestion
Dont rely only on Aadhaar for marriage age verification: Karnataka child rights panel
BJP-JD(S) to raise key issues in assembly: Vijayendra
Young Bengaluru mother finds husband cheating, kills herself
Silk Board junction in Bengaluru gets a makeover by 125 volunteers
