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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Rail projects delayed in Karnataka as 3,312 hectares yet to be acquired: Union minister Vaishnaw
SHIVAMOGGA: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, in reply to an unstarred question from Davanagere MP Dr Prabha Mallikarjun in Lok Sabha, said that the railway projects in the state are delayed due to the delay in land acquisition by the state government. He stated that of the total of 8,969 hectares of land required for the projects, only 5,657 hectares (63%) have been acquired. A total of 3,312 hectares are yet to be acquired for these projects. Dr Prabha asked the minister whether the government has any proposal to carry out a survey for the railway line between Harihara - Honnali - Shivamogga (79 km). The minister replied that the project has been pending due to the state government's "inability to share the cost and to provide land free of cost". The minister also listed out other pending projects delayed due to the delay in land acquisition. He said that the Harihara - Honnali - Shivamogga project has been sanctioned on a 50:50 cost sharing basis, and land to be provided free of cost by the state government for Rs 832 crore. The Railways had requested the state government to acquire the entire land of 488 hectares for the project. However, the state government has shown their "inability to share the cost and to provide land free of cost. The project has been held up on this account," the minister said. Vaishnaw blamed the state government for the delay in the execution of these projects due to the slow pace of land acquisition. "Despite the fact that the Centre has been progressively allocating record funds for railway projects, many projects in Karnataka are still delayed due to the slow pace of land acquisition," he said and listed out the delayed projects.
Hans India
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
HC dismisses election petition against Congress MP
Bengaluru: The High Court has dismissed the election petition filed against Davanagere Congress MP Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun, who was accused of electoral malpractice for allegedly distributing 'guarantee cards' to lure voters during the Lok Sabha polls. The petition, filed by BJP's defeated candidate G.S. Gayathri Siddeshwar, sought to nullify Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun's election on grounds of inducement and violation of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. However, Justice M.I. Arun, who presided over the single-judge bench, rejected the petition, holding that the allegations do not amount to a corrupt practice under the law. The court cited a previous ruling related to a similar case against Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan and reiterated that the Congress party's 'guarantee schemes' were part of its official election manifesto. The judge observed that election manifestos reflect a party's policy decisions and not the personal promises of individual candidates. Hence, such guarantees cannot be construed as bribes or inducements under Section 123(1)(A)(B) of the Representation of the People Act.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Free coaching for competitive examinations for 300 candidates at Davanagere
Sankalpa Free Competitive Examination Coaching Centre, set up jointly by Davangere district administration, Davangere University, S.S. Care Trust and IAS Baba Coaching Centre, will be offering free coaching to 300 aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations, in Karnataka. Inaugurating the centre in Davanagere on July 18, Member of Parliament Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun said that the aspirants selected after an entrance examination would get free coaching from experts, for appearing for civil services, banking and other competitive examinations. The centre has been set up at College of Visual Arts at Vidyanagar in Davanagere. Dr. Prabha Mallikarjun said that centre had been set up with the objective of training young minds from the district and help them crack competitive examinations. 'S.S. Care Trust has tied up with IAS Baba Coaching Centre, and will be bearing the expenses of coaching the aspirants. The students will not have to pay anything,' she said. Entrance exam on July 29 The MP said that aspirants would have to register at Sankalpa Centre for the free coaching by visiting and filling up the Google form before July 24. 'The entrance examination will be held on July 29 at Davanagere. 300 candidates will be chosen for the free coaching. The classes will start from August 4,' she said. She said that thousands of students graduate from colleges in the district. Many shift to bigger cities, like Bengaluru, in search of jobs. 'So, we decided to establish a competitive examination coaching centre,' she said. Dr. Prabha said that Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is functioning in Davanagere with a workforce of 60. 'They have sought two acres of land. But we are willing to give 10 acres. The smart city scheme buildings can also be used for the purpose. We are searching for 10 to 30 acres of land for IT, BT companies, and efforts are on to build a 'Brand Davanagere',' she said. Deputy Commissioner G.M. Gangadharswamy said that considering the availability of space at College of Visual Arts, a building for the coaching centre was constructed, utilising materials salvaged during relocation of the bus stand at High School Ground. The district-in-charge Minister had released ₹80 lakh for the purpose, he said. He said that the students would also get free books at the coaching centre, which would be run under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner, ZP CEO, Superintendent of Police and other authorities. A library would be opened soon, and required staff would be appointed, he said. Mr. Gangadharswamy said that students from other towns would be provided hostel facilities, but priority would be given to candidates from Davanagere district. Mohan of IAS Baba Coaching Centre briefed mediapersons about the coaching. Davanagere University Vice-Chancellor Prof. B.D. Kumbar said that, for the first time, such a centre had been established in a university. Expert teachers from the university would be giving coaching at the centre, and they had plans to avail services of retired teachers too, he said.
