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New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Karnataka Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna retires from electoral politics, urges youth to lead
MYSURU: Cooperation Minister KN Rajanna on Tuesday announced retirement from electoral politics, and will not contest the new Assembly elections. However, he will continue in active politics. Rajanna said he is 75-years-old now, and would have turned 78 during the polls in 2028. 'Even if I contest and win the election, it would be difficult to deliver due to my advanced age,' he added. He said it is high time that the youth are encouraged to enter politics. Disputing the BJP's criticism against the Congress government celebrating two years in office, he said the BJP is opposing it for being an Opposition party, and does not deserve a reaction. Asked about delay in releasing Gruha Lakshmi funds, he maintained that the fund release was delayed due to change in the app during January and February, and claimed that the government has transferred money to the accounts of the beneficiaries. When told about KPCC working president Tanveer Sait hinting at some ministers being dropped from the cabinet, he said, 'Sait will not decide on cabinet reshuffle or dropping ministers. It is for the high command to decide.'
Time of India
18-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
'Take action to mitigate challenges of Jenu Kurubas'
MYSURU: In a significant relief to the 52 Jenu Kuruba families of Karadikallu Atturu Kolli , a tribal hamlet located inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, the Union ministry of tribal affairs directed the tribal welfare department of Karnataka, to take necessary actions to mitigate the challenges faced by the community. This hamlet is situated in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district, 90 kilometres from the district headquarters of Madikeri. Since the first week of May, these 52 families returned to their original haadis inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. They are seeking rights on their ancestors' land as per the provisions of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights ) Act, 2006. The forest department earlier asked the tribals to leave the haadi. However, the tribal families are demanding land rights under the FRA. According to the Union govt's directive, it asked the state level monitoring committee to monitor the process of recognition and vesting of forest rights and resolve such field-level problems. Consequently, the representation is being forwarded to the state govt to take actions that will mitigate the challenges faced by the community. According to the activists, all Jenu Kuruba families are now staying inside the tiger reserve. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Tribal welfare department secretary Randeep D informed, "We will first ask the District Level Committee (DLC) under DC to submit a report for further necessary action," he said. Jenu Kuruba community leader Shivu said that on May 20, a gram sabha under the forest rights act will be held where the decision on the land rights of the Jenu Kuruba community members will be decided. "We will seek the opinion of our ancestors on our future course of action," he explained. "Out of 10 makeshift huts we built, the forest department demolished four. Now we are staying in three huts while the rest of the huts are dedicated to our gods and ancestors. The forest department are deputed here to monitor us," he said. "Recently, they installed a board warning that trespassing inside the tiger protected area is a crime," he added.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Former MP Pratap Simmha criticises MLA Kothanur Manjunath and Congress on defence issues
MYSURU: Former MP Pratap Simmha launched a scathing attack on Congress MLA Kothanur Manjunath , questioning his authority to comment on national issues such as defence and war. 'What does Kothanur Manjunath even know about this country? If it's about real estate, maybe he has something to say — he knows the cost of a square foot. But what does he know about matters like war? Let him ask his party colleague Shashi Tharoor — he might provide the right answers,' Simmha told reporters. He added, 'Isn't Congress the godfather of Pakistan? That's why they demand evidence for everything. They've done this before.' Responding to Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa's claim that the BrahMos missile system was developed during Manmohan Singh's tenure, Simmha criticised the minister's educational background and questioned his competence. 'When uneducated people enter politics and become ministers, this is what happens,' he said.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Karnataka forum urges govt to regularise national health mission staff
File photo used for representational purpose. MYSURU: Karnataka State Backward Classes Awareness Forum State President K.S. Shivaram urged the health minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao , to support the staff working under the National Health Mission ( NHM ) rather than demanding their resignation. Shivaram told reporters on Friday that around 30,000 employees worked for the past 16-17 years under the NHM and served selflessly, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. However, now the workers were asked to resign, he said. Contract employees in the health department risked their lives in service, and now the minister intends to remove them. The staff members worked for low salaries and without any benefits, he said. With 38,000 vacant posts in the state and 30,000 currently working under NHM, a policy should be introduced to regularise them in phases and fill the remaining 10,000 vacancies, he demanded. Shivaram also demanded the finalisation of inter-district transfer files, implementation of health insurance, ensuring equal pay for equal work, and forming a wage commission. Congress promised in its election manifesto to regularise health department workers. The minister must take note of this, and the chief minister and deputy chief minister must intervene to fulfil the demands, he said.
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- The Hindu
Civil defence drill at KRS in Mandya on May 11
MYSURU A civil defence drill will be conducted at the Krishnaraja Sagar Reservoir-Brindavan Gardens in Mandya district on May 11 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to sensitise the public, tourists, and officials on how to respond effectively during emergencies. Deputy Commissioner Kumar said this is only a mock operation, and there is no need for the public or tourists to panic. Dr. Kumar was speaking while presiding over a preparatory meeting held at the Cauvery Hall of the zilla panchayat in Mandya on Friday, in connection with the drill being conducted following the directions from the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan owing to the Pahalgam terror attack. Brindavan Gardens is an important tourist destination, and a lot of tourists visit the site. The drill will be organised to raise awareness and instil confidence among the public so they do not panic or get scared during incidents like fire accidents or other emergencies. Dr. Kumar urged that the public should cooperate with the district administration and not be alarmed during the mock operation. The drill will simulate a fire accident at the KRS dam to raise awareness. Operations will include evacuation of civilians to safe locations, shifting the injured to hospitals, and blackout procedures. For the drill, various teams have been formed and responsibilities assigned to officials. These include, warning team, control room, evacuation team, fire department, National Cadet Corps team, Home Guards, the Police Department, the first aid and medical team, and the transport and communication teams. Superintendent of Police Mallikarjuna Baladandi said awareness should be spread among tourists visiting the KRS and nearby villagers regarding the drill. He instructed the use of loudspeakers to ensure the message reaches tourists. Drill Nodal Officer K.S. Shivashankar, Additional Superintendent of Police Timmayya, fire officer Raghavendra, and other officials were present at the meeting.
