Karnataka Biodiversity Board recommends 15 more locations on rivers in Malnad as Matsyadhamas

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December 13, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 13: The Karnataka Biodiversity Board has recommended to declare 15 more locations on river beds in Malnad as ‘Matsyadhamas.'

Chairman Anant Hegde Ashisar met Minister for Fisheries Kota Srinivas Poojary and apprised him of the recommendations regarding the 'Matsyadhamas', which will help in the conservation and breeding of rare species of fish found in these rivers. Among them, eight places are in Dakshina Kannada, two in Mandya and Kodagu district, and one each in Udupi, Uttara Kannada and Kalaburagi.

The government had declared 11 places, including Sringeri, Todikana, Shivanasamudra, Hariharapura, Thingale, Ramanathapura as Matsyadhamas, upon the board’s recommendations in 2009 Ashisar said the rare species of fish found in rivers are Mahseer, Haragi, Gar, Beril, Setnai Barb, glassy fish, Killifish and others.

Reacting to Ashisar’s proposal, the Minister said, “It is possible to protect rare species of fish through Matsyadhamas. I will direct the officials to take necessary steps in this regard."

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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