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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Lakhs throng ISKCON temples on Janmashtami
BENGALURU: ISKCON celebrated Krishna Janmashtami across its three centres in the city -- Hare Krishna Hill, Vaikuntha Hill and KTPO Whitefield -- on Friday and Saturday. The festivities began with a grand abhisheka, a ceremonial bathing with milk, yogurt, honey and fruit juices, followed by arati and traditional food offerings. At midnight, an elaborate abhisheka was performed to welcome Lord Krishna, accompanied by pushpanjali and other devotional sevas. The celebrations drew large crowds, including several dignitaries. Among those present were Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa, Rajya Sabha MP and actor Jaggesh, MLA Muniraju,actors Shruti and Dhruva Sarja and IISc Professor Dr Madhavi Latha. 'We were happy to receive lakhs of devotees for the Janmashtami festival. Devotees from across the world also joined Swagatam Krishna, our digital celebrations,' said Sri Madhu Pandit Dasa, President of ISKCON Bangalore.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
New portal to help secure BPL ration cards within 24 hours
Bengaluru: The govt will soon launch a web portal which will enable those eligible to secure below poverty line (BPL) ration cards within 24 hours, food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa told the legislative assembly Thursday. The initiative is aimed at streamlining the application process and making it more transparent, while also ensuring the economically poor secure benefits under the public distribution system (PDS). "We will launch the dedicated portal next month and eligible applicants can get BPL cards in 24 hours. I request people to make use of it," Muniyappa said in response to a question from BJP's Bharath Shetty Y. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru Admitting that about 13 lakh of the state's 25 lakh BPL cardholders are ineligible, Muniyappa urged such households to voluntarily convert their cards to above poverty line (APL) status. "We are committed to eliminating ineligible cards," Muniyappa said. "Our earlier efforts led to some confusion and I request the cooperation of all, including the opposition. I also appeal to those who are ineligible to voluntarily convert their cards from BPL to APL." A BPL family in Karnataka is defined as one with an annual income below Rs 1.25 lakh. Benefits under the BPL category include 10kg of rice per family member under the Anna Bhagya scheme, though the govt is currently dispensing cash in lieu of 5kg rice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is this legal? Access all TV channels without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo A survey by the food and civil supplies department revealed that lakhs of ineligible people, including thousands of govt employees, had obtained BPL cards. The minister said this distorted distribution of benefits meant for the poor and put unnecessary pressure on the PDS network. In Nov 2023, Muniyappa had launched a drive to weed out fake and ineligible BPL cards, but it sparked controversy after several genuine beneficiaries complained that their cards were wrongly deleted. The backlash forced the govt to halt the exercise. Muniyappa acknowledged the issue, stating that political consensus was needed to resume the clean-up. "Eligible cardholders can reapply even if their cards are removed by mistake," he said. Highlighting the scale of the problem, the minister also said that Karnataka's BPL coverage stands at 75% of the population — a figure he described as "astronomically abnormal" compared with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, where BPL coverage is around 50%. He was confident the new portal, coupled with a transparent verification process, would help ensure benefits reach only those who genuinely qualify. He reiterated that cooperation from all political parties and the public was essential to make the system fairer and more efficient. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Independence Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jagjivan Ram dedicated his life for working class: Minister
Mysuru: Food and Civil Supplies minister KH Muniyappa on Friday said former deputy Prime Minister Babu Jagjivan Ram was a great leader who dedicated his life to the development of the oppressed, marginalised, and working class communities. His thoughts continue to inspire the youth of our society, he said. Muniyappa addressed the gathering after inaugurating a state-level seminar that focused on Babu Jagjivan Ram's contributions, which was organised by the Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram Study, Research, and Extension Center of Karnataka State Open University. The state govt has established Babu Jagjivan Ram study centres in nine universities across the state to raise social, educational, and economic awareness among the grassroots communities through seminars, conferences, and other programmes, he said. The construction of a research institute and a large building for Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram centre at a cost of Rs 100 crore serves as a model for the entire nation. These research institutes and buildings aim to pass on Jagjivan Ram's thoughts to future generations and use his ideas to eliminate social inequalities, thereby establishing a just society. "We all need to be aware and work towards this goal," he said. Social welfare minister HC Mahadevappa, vice-chancellor of Karnataka State Open University Sharanappa Halse, registrar Naveen Kumar, and director of Dr Babu Jagjivan Ram Research and Extension Center Sharanamma were present.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Min to officials: Complete e-KYC of ration card beneficiaries in a month
Mysuru: Food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa on Friday directed the department officials to complete e-KYC of all ration card beneficiaries within a month. He spoke after reviewing the progress meeting with Mysuru divisional level officers of the food, civil supplies, legal metrology, and consumer affairs department held at the office of the deputy commissioner in the city. He issued directions to officers to give another month for the completion of e-KYC to the beneficiaries of ration card holders. Officials may stop the supply of foodgrains to beneficiaries who do not complete the e-KYC process even after one month of the deadline. He asked the officials to constitute vigilance committees at the district level to ensure the proper distribution of foodgrains to beneficiaries. The minister also gave directions to ensure all safe measures for the foodgrains stored in warehouses after buying from farmers under the minimum support price scheme. Speaking on the occasion, secretary for food and civil supplies Manojkumar Jain said that the department initiated measures to give additional charges to food inspectors until vacant posts are filled by the govt in various taluks. Revenue inspectors may also be given additional charge as food inspectors. He also asked the officials to supply ration every month to beneficiaries in hilly areas, even for 15 cards, at their doorstep in Chamarajanagar district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo Food commissioner Vasireddy Vijaya Jyotsna said they asked the officials to give relaxation for e-KYC for single beneficiaries of ration card holders. Legal metrology controller MSN Babu and food commissioner MK Jagadeesh were present.
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Yettinahole gets Rs 1900 crore boost as govtplans big for Bayaluseeme water security
Bengaluru: In a major financial push to address the drinking water crisis in Bayaluseeme (arid region), the state cabinet Wednesday approved an additional Rs 1,900 crore for the ongoing Yettinahole project, which aims to help parched districts including Bengaluru Rural, Chikkaballapur and Kolar. Chief minister Siddaramaiah , who chaired the cabinet meeting, said the govt had asked the finance department to place the proposal for approval. "The project cost was revised to Rs 23,251 crore, and Rs 17,147 crore was spent. There is Rs 6,103 crore to be spent on the project. However, the govt has learnt that it needs at least Rs 8,000 crore to complete the project. Hence, we have asked the finance department to approve the additional requirement and we will discuss the matter in the next cabinet meeting," Siddaramaiah said. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The Yettinahole project, initially envisioned to provide drinking water, will now stick to its original objective, the CM clarified. "During a recent meeting, we decided to stick to the primary goal of the project and provide drinking water to over 75 lakh people in nine districts. It needs 14 tmcft of water," he said. Siddaramaiah added that while the project initially aimed to cater to Bengaluru Rural, Kolar, Chikkaballapur, Tumakuru, Hassan, and Ramanagar, the scope was later expanded to include lake-filling to improve the groundwater table in the region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Wednesday's special cabinet held at Nandi Hills also cleared Rs 2,550 crore for the Bengaluru division. Among key approvals was a Rs 36 crore allocation to construct a new lake in Chintamani taluk and Rs 237 crore to fill 45 lakes in Sidlaghatta and 119 lakes in Chintamani under the HN Valley-II stage. However, on the demand for a three-phase treatment of water in the KC Valley and HN Valley projects, Siddaramaiah said: "These projects aim to fill the lakes to increase the groundwater level. They are not drinking water projects. If the farmers submit their request for a three-phase treatment, the govt will consider it and take an appropriate decision." When journalists pointed out that food and civil supplies minister KH Muniyappa had raised this issue, the latter stepped in to say, "I brought the matter to the chief minister, and he will take suitable action." Meanwhile, Chikkaballapur in-charge minister M C Sudhakar alleged that "some people are misleading the people of the region with political motives." Among other cabinet decisions, a Rs 141 crore hi-tech flower market in Chikkaballapur was approved, fulfilling a long-standing demand of local farmers. The cabinet also cleared the second phase of works at Bengaluru North University, estimated to cost Rs 123.5 crore. Further, the labour department received approval to set up 31 residential schools — one in each district — for the children of labourers at an estimated cost of Rs 1,125 crore. "I instructed them to establish the schools at the places where labourers reside," Siddaramaiah said. The cabinet also approved setting up two residential training schools to prepare backward class students for competitive examinations, including IAS, and sanctioned new community health centres in newly formed taluks. —--- Other key decisions -Rs 2,550 crore cleared for developing Bengaluru division -Rs 36 crore allocation approved to construct a new lake in Chintamani taluk -Rs 237 crore to fill 45 lakes in Sidlaghatta and 119 lakes in Chintamani under the HN Valley-II stage -Rs 141 crore approved for hi-tech flower market in Chikkaballapur -Rs 123.5 crore cleared the second phase of works at Bengaluru North University
