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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister Khandre performs bhumi puja Bidar district administrative complex
A long-pending demand of the people of Bidar district is finally taking shape, with work commencing on the construction of a state-of-the-art District Administration Complex. Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister and district in charge Eshwar B. Khandre, along with Minister for Municipal Administration Rahim Khan, performed the foundation puja at the premises of the old Deputy Commissioner's office here on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Khandre recalled that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had laid the foundation stone for the project on April 16 this year. 'On this auspicious day of Krishna Janmashtami, we have performed the rituals to ensure the smooth and obstacle-free completion of this landmark project. In the first phase, eight government office buildings will be constructed, followed by the remaining offices in the second phase,' he said. He added that the government was committed to delivering on its promises. 'A modern stadium will also be developed in the coming days. With Bidar already declared a city corporation, more funds will be channelled for its overall development. The government is determined to build a clean, green and beautiful Bidar. Citizens must also cooperate in making the city plastic-free,' Mr. Khandre noted. Minister Rahim Khan, in his address, said that steps were being taken to provide ₹200 crore in grants to the Bidar city corporation. 'We have urged the Chief Minister to allocate more funds, post an IAS officer and appoint 400 additional staff to strengthen the functioning of the civic body. Along with infrastructure development, efforts are being made to foster peace, trust and harmony among communities,' he said. Shailendra K. Beldale, MLA, urged the contractors to complete the project within the stipulated time while ensuring quality. 'This should be a model building, an architectural landmark of Bidar where people will proudly take selfies,' he remarked. The event was attended by City Municipal Council president Mohammad Ghouse, Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Sharma, Zilla Panchayat CEO Girish Badole, Additional DC Shivanand Karale, and PWD Executive Engineer Shivashankar Kamashetti, among others.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Zameer, Rahim Khan, Tangadagi, & Sharan Prakash lead I-Day celebrations
Pics: District minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan felicitated various officers during the Independence Day celebration at Hosapete, Vijayanagara district; Rahim Khan, minister of municipal sdministration, received the guard of honour during the Independence Day celebrations held at Ballari Ballari/Koppal/Raichur/Vijayanagara: On Friday, as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations, haj and municipal administration minister Rahim Khan hoisted the tricolour at the BMCRC ground in Ballari. Addressing the gathering, Khan stated, "India is emerging as a leading developing country in the world, maintaining its unique integrity despite its diversity, and is a secular country united by various castes and communities." Highlighting Ballari district's significant role in the freedom struggle, Khan said: "We should remember the numerous fighters from the district who forgot the language barrier and plunged into the independence struggle. Mahatma Gandhiji visiting Ballari to make people aware is a memorable event." A procession comprising 31 contingents from various departments, schools, and colleges took place, honouring achievers in different fields. Among the dignitaries present were MP E Tukaram, Ballari City MLA Nara Bharat Reddy, Mundaragi Nagaraj, Mayor Mullangi Nandish, Deputy Mayor D. Sukum, Buda president JS Anjaneyulu, KE Chidanandappa, DGP Varthika Katiyar, DC Prashant Kumar Mishra, SP Dr. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Investire per il futuro? Inizia da qui eToro Click Here Undo Shobharani VJ, CEO Mohammed Harris Sumair, DFS KN Basavaraj, ADC Mohammed Zubair, and other officials. In Koppal district, district minister Shivaraj Tangadagi hoisted the flag at the district stadium. He recalled that numerous individuals, including Mundaragi Bheemaraya, Hammigi Kenchanagouda, Shirur Veerabhadrappa, and Shivamurthyswamy Alavandi, made significant contributions to the freedom struggle. The ceremony was attended by MP . Rajashekar Hitnal, MLA K Raghavendra Hitnal, MLC Hemalatha Nayak, Amjad Patel, Srinivas Gupta, Reddy Srinivas, DC Dr. Suresh B Itnal, CEO Varnit Negi, SP Ram L Arasiddi, ADC Sidrameshwar, and several senior officials. At Puneeth Rajkumar Stadium in Hosapete, Vijayanagara district, the in-charge minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan hoisted the national flag on a smaller pole due to a technical fault in the country's second-tallest flagpole. The state govt's unannounced sixth guarantee, promising housing to the poor, was also announced. Minister Zamir stated, "The govt provided 36,789 houses last year and is ready to hand over another 42,345 houses to the beneficiaries. The rights distribution programme was postponed as the chief minister suggested that the govt's second year Sadhana Samavesha should be held in Hosapete itself, next month." District minister Sharan Prakash Patil hoisted the flag at the Mahatma Gandhi Stadium in Raichur. The event was attended by MP G Kumar Nayak, MLAs S Shivaraj Patil, Basanagouda Daddal, Vasanth Kumar, Narasamma Narasimhalu, Mallikarjunagouda, Rajashekar Ramaswamy, DC Nitish K, CEO Eshwar Kumar Kandu, SP Puttamadaya M, Zubin Mohapatra, ADC Shivanand, AC Gajanana Bale, Suresh Verma, and other senior officials. 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 Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
The Hindu
6 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Officials told to speed up Nagaroththana project works in Ballari
Municipal Administration and Haj Minister Rahim Khan instructed officials to complete all pending works under the Nagaroththana Phase 4 project in Ballari district within the stipulated time, ensuring strict adherence to quality standards. Chairing a district-level review meeting of urban local bodies at the new district administrative complex in Ballari on Thursday, the Minister noted that ₹68 crore has been released for various works under Phase 4, of which ₹31 crore has been spent so far. Planning Director of Urban Development Cell B. Abdul Rehman told the meeting that out of the 104 approved works under Phase 4, 38 have been completed, 45 are under progress and proposals have been submitted for the release of funds for 34 works. He also noted that 22 works are yet to begin, with tenders under way for four of them. Mr. Khan reminded officials that the Chief Minister had specifically directed that pending works be completed before seeking new funds. 'All projects must be completed within three months. Contractors should not be required to run from pillar to post for the release of funds. Engineers must hold review meetings and submit clear progress reports,' he emphasised. The Minister also instructed local bodies to meet revenue collection targets for property tax, water charges, shop rent, and trade licences. Special emphasis, he said, must be placed on maintaining urban cleanliness, implementing scientific solid waste management, and ensuring proper upkeep of public toilets. Deputy Commissioner Prashanth Kumar Mishra informed the meeting that priority was being given to supplying safe drinking water across municipal, town panchayat, and even gram panchayat limits. 'Preventive measures were being taken to ensure sewage or other contaminated water does not enter pipelines. Overhead tanks are cleaned every six months, with water samples tested before supply. The Tungabhadra reservoir remains the main source of drinking water for the region,' he said. On housing for pourakarmikas, the DC directed local body chiefs to identify and submit proposals for residential sites under the Pourakarmika Grihabhagya Scheme. The Minister also stressed the need to maintain high hygiene standards at Indira Canteens while ensuring that food quality matches government specifications. Progress in issuing e-khata documents was also reviewed, with Mr. Khan urging speedy processing and early resolution of any related disputes. He also reviewed ongoing works under the 24x7 drinking water supply scheme and underground drainage (UGD) projects, giving specific instructions for timely completion. The meeting was attended by Additional DC Mohammed Zubair N., Deputy Conservator of Forests K.N. Basavaraj, the Minister's private secretary Muralidhar, chief officers of various urban local bodies, engineers, and other senior officials.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Minister inaugurates new municipal office building in Kushalnagar
Madikeri: Municipal administration minister Rahim Khan inaugurated the newly constructed municipal office building in Kushalnagar on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion, the minister announced that chief minister Siddaramaiah has sanctioned Rs 50 crore for various projects in Madikeri assembly constituency. The building was constructed at a cost of Rs 7 crore. The minister acknowledged MLA Manthar Gowda's efforts in securing phased funding for development works. "The municipal administration department pledged its support. Three additional Indira Canteens commenced operations in Madikeri assembly constituency, aiming to serve breakfast and lunch to 300-500 people daily," he said. He highlighted Kushalnagar municipality's achievement in constructing the new building with its own resources. Manthar Gowda noted the spaciousness of the building and discussed the possibility of Kushalnagar's elevation to city municipal status. He proposed erecting a statue of former chief minister R Gundurao within the premises, acknowledging his contributions to Kushalnagar's development. The MLA emphasised maintaining Kushalnagar's development progress while ensuring public service delivery. He mentioned the potential inclusion of Guddehosur gram panchayat into the municipality. VP Shashidhar, president of the Guarantee Scheme Taluk Implementation Committee; DC Venkat Raja, and municipal members were present. The minister inspected the Indira Canteen at the KSRTC bus stand. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Retired Lt Colonel and another man duped of 60 lakh in investment and banking scams
New Delhi: Two men, including a retired Lieutenant Colonel, were duped of Rs 60 lakh in two separate cases. Police arrested three suspects, and in one of the cases, the accused were found to be in contact with Chinese nationals. In the first case, a retired Lieutenant Colonel was duped of Rs 45 lakh under the pretext of an investment opportunity. Police arrested two men with alleged links to Chinese nationals. The accused were identified as Rahim Khan (24) and Indra Kumar Sahani (36). "Sahani was arrested in Ahmedabad, and based on his information, the other accused was apprehended," police added. The complainant informed the police that he was introduced to an online digital gold trading website by someone on WhatsApp. "Initially, the money was deposited into various bank accounts provided by the fraudsters. It was then converted into US dollars at a fixed rate of Rs 80 per dollar. The equivalent amount was shown credited to his account on the alleged trading website and used for trading," police said. The complainant continued trading, and his purported profits grew to Rs 1 crore. However, when he attempted to withdraw some of the profits, he realised he had been deceived. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo DCP (Southwest) Surendra Choudhary stated that Indra Kumar Sahani initially opened a bank account and provided it to the accused. After seeing the profits, he opened nine more current accounts, which he sold for a commission. He then handed over his account to co-accused Rahim Khan, who facilitated and managed mule account holders in Ahmedabad. Khan also contacted international operators via an app. "He was in contact with Chinese nationals through a social media application," police said. The accused reportedly received their commission in USDT from these Chinese nationals.
