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New Indian Express
6 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
From kitchen to commerce: Kalaburagi women rise as entrepreneurs with jowar rottis in Karnataka
KALABURAGI: Kitchens can transform lives. A humble initiative that was started one-and-half year ago to make rottis in Kalaburagi district under the district administration's guidance has remade hundreds of women into confident entrepreneurs--it has given them a backbone. 'Kalaburagi Rotti,' made of jowar, the king of millets, is now the preferred choice among the health-conscious. These rottis, made and sold by Kalaburagi Rotti Utpadakara Sahakara Sangha (Kalaburagi Rotti Producers Cooperative Society), has now caught the culinary imagination of the state. Every day the society sells up to 3,000 rottis and enticing chutneys to go with them. These healthy rottis range from soft, kadak , sajji, dhapati and sengada holigi varieties. They are simply a click away. It is available on online platforms such as Amazon. One can also place orders at an easy to navigate and user-friendly website. It was Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum who acted as the catalyst in the kitchen to set up the society. Kalaburagi district has 90% rain-fed area under cultivation and jowar and bajra are the staple food. The society buys rotti from 150 Women Self Help Groups based in rural as well as urban areas of the district. Each of these women SHGs have at least six members. The SHGs prepare rotti and sell them to the Cooperative Society. "Rotti namaga illitana bari hotti tumbastittri yappa, Eega Kalaburagi Rotti Kendra namaga kaitumba hanaanuu kodlikattada (Rotti was so far used to satisfy our hungry stomach, but now Kalaburagi Rotti Kendra is giving us handful of money for the rotti we prepare, sir)" says Ayyamma Kumbar, a serene and confident homemaker, who had never thought of essaying an entrepreneurial role in her village life till the society came along.
The Hindu
30-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kalaburagi district receives four Praja Soudhas
In a significant boost to administrative infrastructure, Kalaburagi district is set to receive newly approved Praja Soudhas – the taluk administrative complexes – for four of its taluks – Kalagi, Yadrami, Kamalapur, and Shahabad. These buildings are envisioned to house all the taluk level offices under one roof. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah officially handed over the administrative approval letters for the construction of these facilities to Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum during a meeting of Deputy Commissioners and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officers in Bengaluru on Friday. Expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for sanctioning the buildings to his home district, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi in charge Priyank Kharge, in a Facebook post, said that the establishment of such integrated service centres under one roof would significantly benefit citizens in streamlining access to government services and making administration more accessible and efficient for the public.
India Today
30-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Apologise to Karnataka IAS officer: High Court to BJP MLC for ‘Pakistani' remark
The Karnataka High Court orally asked BJP MLC N Ravikumar to tender an apology for his controversial remark against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, where he allegedly referred to her as a 'Pakistani'.The observation came from a vacation bench of Justice Suraj Govindaraj while hearing Ravikumar's petition seeking to quash the FIR registered against him over the remark.'These are not the statements to be made. You have seen what happened in Madhya Pradesh and the Supreme Court, with a sitting minister. You are no different, you cannot be making such kind of statements,' the judge The reference was to a recent incident in Madhya Pradesh, where Tribal Affairs Minister Vijay Shah made communal remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, an Indian Army officer who led briefings during Operation Sindoor. Shah had stated that the Prime Minister sent a "sister from the same community" as those in Pakistan to avenge a terror attack, sparking landed in trouble after he questioned the IAS officer's handling of a local incident involving the arrest of a BJP leader and allegedly made a communal reference, allegedly linking her to comment triggered political backlash, with Congress MLCs submitting a formal complaint to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday, demanding legal and constitutional action.'I don't wish to comment on this matter. It's a personal decision, and I believe that should be respected. I'd rather let my work speak for itself. Let me focus on getting things done,' said Fouzia Taranum, senior IAS officer known for her administrative work in police have booked Ravikumar over his Watch IN THIS STORY#Karnataka
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI(M) stages protest in Kalaburagi against BJP MLC's Remarks on Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum
Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) held a demonstration in Kalaburagi today, strongly condemning BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for his recent derogatory remarks directed at Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum. The protest, led by CPI(M) district secretary K. Neela, concluded with the submission of a memorandum, addressed to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. to the Deputy Commissioner's office. The CPI(M) alleged that the BJP is deliberately fostering communal hatred across Karnataka, citing Ravikumar's statement during the party's recent 'Kalaburagi Chalo' rally, in which he reportedly likened the Deputy Commissioner to someone from Pakistan. The party described the comment as both communal and misogynistic, asserting that it targeted a public servant solely based on her identity as a Muslim woman. 'Fouzia Taranum is an officer of merit. She is recognised by the Union government for her effective handling of the electoral process. Labelling such an individual as foreign-born is not only deeply offensive but also an attack on the secular ethos and unity of the nation. The BJP is attempting to provoke public sentiment against the Muslim community by using such inflammatory language,' K. Neela said during the agitation. The protestors expressed grave concern over the BJP's refusal to condemn or take disciplinary action against those making such statements. 'It is a part of a broader ideological attempt to impose a regressive Manuwadi worldview on society. Such views aim to undermine the values enshrined in the Indian Constitution and revive caste-based social hierarchies through the backdoor,' an agitating activist said. In another agitation, Congress party's women's wing took out a protest procession from district Congress party office to the Jagat Circle in the city demanding Mr. Ravikumar's resignation from the Legislative Council membership. They also blocked the main road at Jagat Circle for a half-an-hour as a token of their agitation against the BJP MLC. 'N. Ravikumar's remarks should not be brushed aside as a momentary lapse. We demand his expulsion from the Legislative Council. The silence maintained by the BJP leadership in the wake of such divisive statements poses a serious threat to India's democratic and secular framework,' Renuka Singe, district president of Congress party's women's wing said
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Karnataka to act against BJP leader for 'Pakistan' remark on IAS officer
The Karnataka government will initiate legal action against BJP MLC N Ravikumar for his controversial statement against Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Taranum, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said on Tuesday. Ravikumar's remark, which questioned whether the senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer was 'from Pakistan', has sparked widespread condemnation across political and bureaucratic circles. 'Since morning, more than half a dozen IAS officers have met me. They are all in a very agitated mood. The law will take its course. The government will take action,' Shivakumar said. 'I want the BJP president, the Opposition leaders and the central ministers to react to it.' Ravikumar made the remark on May 24 during the BJP's 'Kalaburagi Chalo' campaign, stating: 'I don't know whether the Kalaburagi DC has come from Pakistan or is an IAS officer here. Looking at your applause, it seems like the DC has indeed come from Pakistan.' It was seen as a repeat of the Madhya Pradesh incident where a minister's remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi triggered widespread backlash. Following the incident, the Kalaburagi police registered a case against Ravikumar on Tuesday. In response to widespread criticism, Ravikumar expressed remorse for his 'inadvertent' comments directed at Taranum. 'It was a slip of the tongue and I made these intemperate remarks inadvertently. I express my regret. I have withdrawn these remarks. I hold the officer in high esteem and I have no complaints whatsoever about her professional competency and integrity,' the BJP leader said. IAS Association, ministers condemn 'communal' comment Despite the apology, the remark has continued to draw criticism. The IAS Association condemned the statement on X, saying: 'Civil servants uphold the Constitution with unwavering dedication. Such personal attacks undermine the integrity of public service and are wholly unacceptable.' The association called for an unconditional apology. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah described the BJP MLC's comments as 'intolerable' and accused him of attempting to sow social discord. Minister Priyank Kharge, in a Facebook post, described the comments as 'highly objectionable and communal'. 'To question the nationality of a respected civil servant is not only shameful but dangerous,' Kharge stated. 'What kind of patriotism allows you to abuse your own officers? People who speak like this about fellow citizens—can they even be called Indians?' Kalaburagi DC Fouzia Taranum refrains from responding
