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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
BJP protests closure of Janaushadhi Kendras in Mysuru
Mysuru: BJP activists on Friday staged a protest against the closure of Janaushadi Kendra on govt hospital premises. The protest was organised by the BJP units of Mysuru city and rural areas, in front of KR Hospital. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Protesters expressed their anger by raising slogans against the state govt, demanding the withdrawal of the order. BJP activists, including MLA TS Srivatsa, city president L Nagendra, and former deputy mayor Roopa, participated in the protest. Srivatsa questioned if the state govt decided to close Janaushadhi centres because it features a photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Whose photo is displayed at Indira Canteen? Why have you put photos on buses? Will you do the same with the Anna Bhagya scheme one day? The state govt should stop playing divisive politics," the Krishnaraja MLA asked. "The health minister has not provided a satisfactory answer in the House and has made arrogant statements," Srivatsa said, adding that Janaushadhi centres are essential. Nagendra said govt's decision to close Janaushadhi centres is wrong and should be immediately revoked. "There are over 1,200 medicines available at these centres at cheaper rates. Therefore, the state govt should reconsider its decision, or we will continue our protest," he warned.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
22 bags of 'Annabhagya' scheme rice seized in Karnataka
Representative Image MANGALURU: The Byndoor police seized 22 bags of rice meant to be distributed under the Annabhagya scheme. In a complaint, Vinay Kumar , Food Inspector of Byndoor Taluk, received information that Majid illegally stored rice meant for the Anna Bhagya scheme in a building belonging to Nagaraj at Murgolhaklu in Bijoor village. Based on this tip-off, a raid was conducted on Sunday. During the raid, it was found that the accused, Majid, unlawfully procured rice meant for the govt's Anna Bhagya scheme with the intent to sell it at a higher price. A total of 22 bags of rice, weighing 11 quintals and worth approximately Rs 37,400, were seized. A case was registered at the Byndoor Police Station under Sections 3, 6, and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act.
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
GTD showers praise on Siddaramaiah for Indira canteen initiative
Senior Janata Dal (Secular) leader G.T. Deve Gowda, who has been staying away from the JD(S) leadership, showered praises on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at a function in Hinkal in Mysuru on Saturday. Mr. Gowda, who presided over the inauguration of the Indira canteen at Hinkal, which is part of the Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency that he represents, complimented Mr. Siddaramaiah for not only starting the Anna Bhagya scheme, but also for Indira canteens that seek to relieve the hunger of poor people. He recalled Mr. Siddaramaiah's rise from a taluk board member in 1978 to an MLA in 1983 before becoming a Finance Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly, and his second term as the Chief Minister. Mr. Gowda pointed out that he and Mr. Siddaramaiah had worked together in politics in 1983.
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Survey suggests BJP could win majority in Karnataka today; Siddaramaiah still top CM choice: Report
In a significant projection for Karnataka's political future, a new pre-poll survey suggests the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could secure a clear majority in the Assembly if elections were held today, marking a potential first for the party in the state, Deccan Herald reported. According to the report, the survey, conducted jointly by Hyderabad-based People's Pulse and Codemo Technologies, also indicates a steep decline in support for the Janata Dal (Secular), signalling an increasingly bipolar contest between the BJP and Congress. The month-long study, which included responses from 10,481 participants across Karnataka, forecasts a BJP sweep with 136 to 159 seats in the 224-member Assembly. The ruling Congress is projected to win between 62 and 82 seats, with its vote share dropping to 40.3%, a decline from the 42.88% it secured in 2023. Meanwhile, the JD(S) is predicted to fare poorly, securing just 3 to 6 seats, with its vote share plummeting to 5% from 18.3%, underscoring its waning influence, the report further added. Despite the bleak electoral outlook for Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remains the most preferred leader in the state. According to the survey, 29.2% of respondents named him as their top choice for the chief minister's post. His deputy, DK Shivakumar, polled second with 10.7%. Among BJP figures, none managed to breach double digits individually—B.S. Yediyurappa was favoured by 5.5%, state party president B.Y. Vijayendra by 5.2%, and former CM Basavaraj Bommai by 3.6%. However, 16.9% of respondents said they would support 'any BJP candidate' for the top job. The survey findings, first reported by Deccan Herald, also reflect growing dissatisfaction with the Congress government's performance. While 48.4% of respondents said the governance was either good or very good, a majority—51.6%, rated it as average, poor, or very poor. Anti-incumbency appears to be a significant factor, with many voters expressing discontent despite the popularity of certain welfare schemes. Among the Congress's five flagship welfare initiatives, the Gruha Lakshmi scheme emerged as the most well-received. This programme, which offers ₹2,000 per month to women who head households, was backed by 45.4% of respondents. Other schemes like Shakti (free bus travel for women), Anna Bhagya (free food grains), Gruha Jyothi (free electricity), and Yuva Nidhi (unemployment allowance) followed in popularity, in that order. The survey also explored public perception of the controversial Social and Educational Survey, commonly referred to as the caste census. While 42.3% said they trusted the data (26.3% fully and 16% partially), a significant 35% expressed distrust, and 22.7% said they were unaware of the report altogether. Notably, support for the caste census was higher among Congress supporters than BJP voters. (Also Read: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah skips NITI Aayog meeting chaired by PM Modi in New Delhi. Here is why)
The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Mysuru: Officials told to raise awareness on govt. guarantees
The Mysuru District Guarantee Scheme Implementation Authority on Wednesday instructed district and taluk-level officials to raise awareness among the public about various guarantee schemes. Presiding over the district-level progress review meeting on guarantee schemes, Arun Kumar S., District President of the authority spoke about the schemes and their progress in the district. He said all departments must ensure that the five guarantee schemes, announced by the government, reach every eligible beneficiary and more awareness campaigns related to these schemes are conducted. 'A complaint box system should be introduced to address any issues beneficiaries might face, and the Gruha Lakshmi scheme should be widely promoted and turned into a model initiative,' he said. Publicity boards for the Anna Bhagya scheme should be installed at relevant locations, and special attention must be given to fair price shops at the taluk level. A dedicated mobile app should be developed for the Anna Bhagya scheme, he said. The Gruha Jyothi scheme, which provides 200 units of free electricity per household, should be promoted in rural areas. Under the Yuva Nidhi scheme, 11,154 applicants have registered in the district, and by the end of February, 2025, 8,286 beneficiaries had availed the scheme's benefits, the meeting was informed. He told officials to ensure there are no lapses in the implementation of guarantee schemes Yukesh Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Mysuru Zilla Panchayat, among others were present.
