Fresh splash of rain further deteriorates flood situation in Karnataka districts

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October 20, 2020

Kalaburagi, Oct 20: Fresh rain in the catchment area of River Bhima in Karnataka and other places in Kalaburagi, Vijayapura and Yadgir district on has deteriorated the flood situation in the state.

Several villages on the bank of River Bhima have gone under floodwater after the heavy discharge of water into the river from Sonna barrage.

NDRF team and Army jawans rescued hundreds of people stranded in the floodwater and sent them to relief centres.

The release of water from Sonna barrage came down to 3.92 lakh cusec on Tuesday morning from 8.20 lakh cusec. Vehicular movement on a bridge, constructed near Katti Sangavi which connects Kalaburagi with Jewargi, was stopped on Monday also.

About 28,637 people took shelter in 162 relief centres opened across the district.

Flood Water entered into the houses located near the riverbank in Saradagi (B), Firozabad in Kalaburagi taluk, Rasanagi, Handanur and Harawal villages in Jewargi taluk and the residents have been shifted to relief centres.

The people, who are taking shelter in the relief centres for the past two days, brought their belongings from their houses by using a coracle. A total of 157 villages in six taluks of the district are facing the flood threat and initially, 27,378 people from 73 villages have been shifted to safer places with the help from the teams of NDRF, Fire and emergency services department.

Two helicopters, kept standby, are yet to be utilised for the rescue operation. As water entered into Kona Hipparaga village in Jewaargi taluk, the NDRF team and Army’s jawans rescued the residents and shifted them to relief centre at Koodi village.

The rain, which gave a break for the past two-three days, lashed Kalaburagi city and parts of Jewargi taluk. Meanwhile, the people are leaving their homes in fear because of fluctuation in water release from barrages and reservoirs. Though flood subsided a little in Afzalpur taluk, the situation continued to grim in Kalaburagi, Jewargi, Chitapur and Shahabad taluk. Bhagyavanti temple in Mahur village has also submerged.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

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The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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