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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
RCB, KSCA must pay ₹1 crore each to stampede victims' families, says Karnataka Minister
Karnataka's Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar on Friday called on the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to provide ₹1 crore each as compensation to the families of those who lost their lives in the stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium earlier this week, Deccan Herald reported. According to the report, speaking to reporters, Hebbalkar said she was deeply affected by the deaths, describing the tragedy as a 'heart-wrenching' incident. 'It is extremely unfortunate that 11 people lost their lives during the celebrations. KSCA and RCB must step up and support the victims' families with meaningful compensation,' she said. (Also Read: Chaos in Bengaluru Metro: Viral video shows fans jumping gates amid stampede frenzy. Watch) The stampede occurred on Wednesday evening when a massive crowd gathered outside the stadium to catch a glimpse of the IPL-winning RCB team. Poor crowd control and confusion over entry procedures reportedly contributed to the chaos, leaving over 50 injured in addition to the fatalities. Hebbalkar also took aim at opposition parties, accusing them of politicising the tragedy. 'The opposition is trying to mislead the public. Instead of turning this into a political slugfest, we must focus on understanding the root causes and ensuring such an incident is never repeated,' she said, adding that Congress leaders would respond appropriately to the allegations being made. (Also Read: 'Action taken against those visibly responsible': Siddaramaiah defends government's response in Bengaluru stampede case) Hebbalkar's remarks come amid growing scrutiny over the planning and execution of the RCB victory celebrations. Police have arrested and questioned several individuals, including RCB's marketing head and officials from the event management firm DNA Entertainment. An FIR has also been filed against KSCA, DNA, and RCB. (Also Read: How a Bengaluru DCP, with just two cops, fought to control Chinnaswamy stampede)
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Montessori will be introduced in anganwadis: Hebbalkar
Chikkamagaluru: If everything goes as planned, Montessori, nursery, and kindergarten model classes will open in anganwadi centres from this year. Minister for women and child development Laxmi Hebbalkar said govt is planning to introduce Montessori in anganwadis to provide quality education to children. After the inauguration of the conference of the 'Paanch Guarantee Schemes' at Kuvempu Kalamandira, organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat, women and child development department, National Rural Livelihoods Mission, and District Guarantee Scheme Implementation Authority, the minister mentioned that 130 anganwadi centres in the district have been identified for this initiative to mark 50 years of anganwadis in Karnataka. "Our govt exists for the development of the people. We recognise women as heads of households and have implemented the Gruha Lakshmi scheme to empower them. We ensure that govt funds are directly deposited into their accounts without any intermediaries," she said. "Govt has designed model schemes to benefit the entire state, and Chikkamagaluru district ranks first in the implementation of guarantee schemes. Three districts in the state are actively working on this, including Chikkamagaluru," she added. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Alerta: Você tem zumbido no ouvido? Dica de ouro pode aliviar! Zumbido no ouvido HD Thammaiah, MLA of Chikkamagaluru constituency, announced the Land Guarantee Scheme alongside the Paanch Guarantee Schemes. "The aim of the scheme is to convert long-ignored inhabited areas into revenue villages and provide title deeds to families in the model of 'the one who cultivates is the owner of the land' and 'the one who resides is the owner of the house'," he said. MC Shivanandaswamy, president of the District Guarantee Scheme, in his introductory remarks, said, "In our district, 261,415 household heads receive 2,000 rupees each per month." Mudigere MLA Nayana Motamma, deputy commissioner Meena Nagaraj CN, ZP CEO HS Keerthana, superintendent of police Vikram Amathe, chairman of the State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation BH Harish, Sringeri MLA TD Rajegowda, and others were present.
New Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Big bash in Karnataka in October to celebrate Anganwadi golden jubilee
BENGALURU: Karnataka will celebrate 50 years of the Anganwadi initiative with a grand golden jubilee in Bengaluru this October. Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said the event will recognize the efforts of thousands of Anganwadi workers who have played a crucial role in early childhood care and development across the state. The minister said Union Minister for Women and Child Welfare Annapurna Devi will be invited to the celebrations. 'We have spoken to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Over one lakh Angwanwadi workers, helpers and others will attend the event,'' she said. Hebbalkar, who reviewed the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) meeting on Monday, stressed on starting LKG and UKG classes. 'We need to start LKG, UKG in Anganwadi centres to keep operational,'' she said. She urged Deputy Directors and Child Development Project Officers to ensure these classes are launched. The meeting included updates on several initiatives under the ICDS, such as Poshan Tracker indicators, grant utilization, construction of Anganwadi buildings, recruitment of workers and helpers, and distribution of Ayushman Bharat health cards.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Karnataka to celebrate golden jubilee of anganwadis in October
The State government intends to host mega celebrations in October to mark 50 years of anganwadis in Karnataka. 'We have already held a round of discussion with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development will also be invited. We intend to invite 1 lakh anganwadi workers to the programme,' Women and Child Development Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar said during a review meeting of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programmes here on Monday. Urging the officials and anganwadi workers to work efficiently, the Minister said that the State government has raised the honorarium of anganwadi workers and assistants by ₹1,000 in the Budget, and that the Centre has recognised 3,800 mini anganwadi centres in Karnataka, the highest in the country. 'This is because the State convinced the Centre about the need to recognise mini anganwadi centres. A committee headed by retired judge Venugopal Gowda has also praised the department's work,' she said. Directing officials to focus on starting pre-primary — LKG and UKG — classes, Ms. Hebbalkar said: 'It has become a matter of prestige for the department to open pre-primary classes. The opening of LKG and UKG classes will help in the survival of the department.' The meeting reviewed starting pre-primary classes, appointing anganwadi workers and assistants, allocation and release of grants to ICDS, among others.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Coastal belt likely to record above normal rainfall, says Minister
Minister in-charge of Udupi district, Laxmi Hebbalkar, on Sunday, instructed the Udupi district administration to take all precautionary measures to face the monsoon as the coastal belt is likely to record above normal rainfall. Speaking at a meeting called by her to review the monsoon preparedness, the Minister said that the administration should take steps required to prevent loss of life and property. It includes cutting trees which are likely to pose threat to the life of people. The Minister instructed that the under-construction foot bridges in the district should be completed at the earliest. The government had released ₹ 8 crore for them, she said. She said the government will release funds for the maintenance of electric poles and other works required during the monsoon. The Minister asked the administration to constitute a task force to manage emergency situations and respond to the needs of people. She instructed the officials to inspect the safety of all anganwadis, school buildings and electric poles before the monsoon. In all, three villages are facing drinking water issues, and they should be addressed, she said. She distributed laptops to the students who scored highest marks in the SSLC examination this year. The government facilities to beneficiaries were also distributed on the occasion. Deputy Commissioner K. Vidyakumari, Superintendent of Police K. Arun and Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Panchayat Pratheek Bayal were present.
