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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Upa Lokayukta tells officials to help people file online applications
Mysuru: Upa Lokayukta Justice KN Phaneendra on Thursday directed officials of Mysuru district to assist people in filing online applications to enable them to receive the benefits of govt schemes and services. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Chairing a district-level meeting on applications received by Lokayukta police, he stated that people should not be deprived of govt benefits simply because an online process is incomplete. About 86 complaints related to four taluks—Hunsur, HD Kote, Sarguru, and KR Nagar—were heard on the first day of the meeting at the Zilla Panchayat office. While addressing a complaint from C Nataraj of Hunsur, who reported to the Lokayukta office that he and his 86-year-old mother were deprived of civil supplies due to an unapproved online application, Justice Phaneendra intervened. Nataraj sought assistance from the Lokayukta office to obtain a ration card. Without a permanent ration card, he was unable to get an Aadhaar card and income certificate. Food and civil supplies department officials informed the Upa Lokayukta that they would prioritise the case as the window to file applications was closed. At this point, Justice Phaneendra directed deputy commissioner Lakshmikantha Reddy to find a solution. The DC immediately instructed the food and civil supplies officials to treat it as a special case and process the application. In another case, Justice he censured Hunsur taluk officials for their lackadaisical attitude in protecting govt property, despite activist CS Nagaraj bringing the encroachment of govt land to their attention. District-level officers, including ZP CEO Ukesh Kumar, commissioner of police Seema Latkar, and SP N Vishnuvardhana, were present.
The Hindu
14 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Officials told to put in efforts to ensure the overall development of Yadgir district
Deputy Commissioner Harshal Bhoyar has said that officers of all government departments in coordination with the general public should put in efforts to ensure the overall development of the district. He was addressing a programme in Yadgir on Wednesday. Mr. Bhoyar said that district has been chosen, among others across the nation, by the Union government to be developed under the Aspirational District Programme. 'The district has climbed to the sixth place and Wadagera taluk is in the fifth place in the index targeted by the Union government for development. However, officers should put in more efforts in coordination with the general public to develop the district further,' he said. He appreciated the officers for what they have achieved and distributed appreciation letters to them during the programme. Chief Executive Officer of the Zilla Panchayat Lavish Ordia said that the efforts being made by ASHAs, anganwadi workers, teachers and various other departments have helped achieve this. Superintendent of Police Pruthvik Shankar, Additional Deputy Commissioner Ramesh Kolar and others were present.
Deccan Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
MES rakes up Marathi language demand ahead of local polls
Belagavi: At a time when different linguistic communities are learning the state language Kannada and joining the mainstream, the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES) has once again stirred controversy by demanding official documents in Marathi in the border areas and opposing the implementation of Kannada, the state's official language. The move is being seen as a politically motivated attempt to polarise voters ahead of the upcoming Taluk and Zilla Panchayat losing much of its influence in recent years, MES has revived its longstanding demand for the use of Marathi in government communication, citing provisions of the Linguistic Minorities Act. While earlier the group restricted its appeals to the district administration, recently they have begun to make demands to the elected representatives of political parties recent developments, MES leaders met Public Works Department and Belagavi District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi in Gokak and Women and Child Welfare Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar in Belagavi, urging them to implement the use of Marathi in official documents. They warned that Marathi-speaking voters form a significant portion of the electorate in Yamakanamaradi and Belgaum Rural Assembly constituencies, represented by the two ministers, and their demand should be taken linguistic sentimentsPolitical observers believe the MES is trying to reignite linguistic sentiments and consolidate its base in Belagavi and Khanapur taluks ahead of the local body polls. However, their efforts during the Belagavi City Corporation elections failed, as Marathi-speaking voters chose BJP and Congress candidates over MES-backed ones, signaling a decline in support for the pro-Maharashtra State Border Areas Development Authority member Ashok Chandargi cautioned political leaders against yielding to MES pressure, stating, 'For political gains, leaders should not compromise on the interests of Kannada. Pro-Kannada voters are in large numbers and will not take such actions lightly.'Legal action soughtIn a recent meeting chaired by Tourism, Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Boundary Areas In-charge Minister H K Patil, Kannada activists reiterated their demand for a ban on MES and sought legal action against its leaders for attempting to sow linguistic discord. They pointed out that Kannada-speaking people in Maharashtra are not given similar linguistic privileges and have learned Marathi to integrate into the Patil assured that there would be no rollback in the implementation of Kannada in the state's administration. The district administration has also briefed MES representatives about the scope and limitations of the Linguistic Minorities Act.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Concerns raised over rising cases of human trafficking at Mysuru event
Expressing concern over the prevalence of human trafficking in society, K.K. Amarnath, Senior Civil Judge, said that the situation has come to such a pass that not only animals or vehicles get stolen, but humans have resorted to ''stealing'' fellow humans. He was speaking after inaugurating an event marking the 'World Day Against Human Trafficking' here on Wednesday. The event was organised by the Mysuru District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Office of the Superintendent of Police, and other departments. Mr. Amarnath, who is also the member secretary of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Mysuru, said that people should be aware of the gravity of the situation and must reflect as to why or how the society has reached a point where it has become necessary to observe a day to mark human trafficking. This is a troubling sign as to where the society is headed, he added. Attributing human trafficking to lack of education and sexual exploitation, Mr. Amarnath stressed the need to prevent it and explained the legal provisions under which such crimes are punishable, including the sections of law and the duration of imprisonment applicable. Additional Police Commissioner Nagesh said public cooperation was crucial in preventing such crimes and pointed out the rising number of missing minors. Mr. Nagesh said that in many cases, children are trafficked under the pretext of being cared for but are later forced into housework or other forms of labour, including sexual exploitation. He urged the people to be vigilant and report such cases to the police. 'Combating such crimes is not just the responsibility of the police; all departments must work together to effectively tackle them,' he added. Officials from the District Health and Family Welfare Department, Department of Public Instruction, Department of Women and Child Development, District Child Protection Unit, Social Welfare Department, and others were present.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Namma Clinic inaugurated in Ballari
Ballari City MLA Nara Bharath Reddy, who inaugurated a new Namma Clinic at Karimaremmana Colony in Ballari on Thursday, underlined its importance in delivering quality primary healthcare services to urban population, particularly the economically weaker sections. Speaking at the event, Mr. Reddy said that the purpose of the Namma Clinic initiative is to offer quality healthcare services to people in their neighbourhood. 'People should not have to travel long distances for basic health care. These clinics will provide free and accessible health care to local residents, especially those from low-income backgrounds,' he said. Mr. Reddy also announced that a well-equipped hospital with an investment of ₹5 crore will soon be built in the colony. The clinic has been set up under the joint initiative of the district administration, the Zilla Panchayat, the District Health and Family Welfare Department and the Ballari City Corporation. District Health and Family Welfare Officer Yalla Ramesh Babu stated that 12 Namma Clinics were sanctioned for Ballari district in 2023-24. For 2024-25, another eight, six for Ballari city, one for Siruguppa and one for Kampli, have been approved bringing the total to 20 clinics in the district. 'Each clinic will serve a population of 10,000 to 20,000 and will be manned by a doctor, a nurse, a lab technician and Group D staff,' he explained. Alongside the Karimaremmana Colony facility, clinics were also inaugurated at Srirampura Colony and APMC Yard area the same day. Public response Chandrakala, a resident of Karimaremmana Colony, said: 'Earlier, we had to visit health centres far away for even minor health issues. Having this clinic in our locality is a big relief. I thank the government for this initiative.' Another resident, Chandini, noted, 'This building remained unused for many days. We are happy that it is now serving a useful purpose.' Corporation council member Minchu Srinivas, District Surgeon N. Basareddy, RCH Officer Hanumanthappa, District Surveillance Officer Mariyambi, Leprosy Officer Veerendra Kumar, TB Officer Indrani and Health Education Officer Khurshid Begum were present, along with staff from the clinics and members of the public.
