Former minister Shashikant Naik demands the management of Hiranyakeshi Sugars in Sankeshwar to clear the farmers' pending bills amounting to Rs 86 crore. The factory has arrears from farmers since December, affecting agricultural activities and sugarcane sowing for the upcoming season. Urgent action is needed to avoid disruptions and potential protests from farmers.
The carcass of a sloth bear cub was found in the Sigur forest range in the Nilgiris. The cub, around one year old, showed deep bite marks indicating a possible attack by another wild animal. Samples were collected for lab tests after a postmortem.