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  • Bommai slams Congress for questioning link between Bajrangbali & Bajrang Dal

    Bommai slams Congress for questioning link between Bajrangbali & Bajrang Dal

    Hubballi (IANS): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Thursday slammed the Congress for questioning the link between Bajrangbali and Bajrang Dal, saying that their relation is same as that of Lord Ram and Hanuman.

    Speaking to reporters in Hubballi, CM Bommai stated that Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar had raised a question on the connection between Bajrang Dal and Hanuman. “The relationship which Shri Ram and Hanuman had existed between Bajrang Dal and Hanuman,” he maintained.

    Hanuman is a great devotee of Shri Ram as per Hindu sacred epic scripture Ramayana. Shri Ram and Hanuman are revered all over the country and by all people who are Hindus cutting across the caste and creeds.

    One should understand that hurting religious feelings is not appropriate. “We have given our programmes in the manifesto and they should tell theirs and let the people decide,” he stated.

    Chief Minister Bommai accused the Congress of bringing in communal, casteist and religious emotions between people. The policy of appeasement is compelling them to do all this, he added.

    “The Congress is not able to come out from the clutches of SDPI and PFI. It is under their total control. SDPI is another form of PFI. They have done this after succumbing to the pressure of SDPI. They are pressuring Congress that after the central government banned PFI, nothing has been done and threatened that they won’t support them,” CM Bommai stated.

    The SDPI is encouraged by the Congress. Now, the situation is that tail is controlling the body and SDPI is controlling Congress after it is grown well in the state, CM Bommai maintained.

    Asked about SDPI being dubbed BJP’s “B-team”, Chief Minister Bommai maintained that if that was the case why would they ban PFI? SDPI and PFI are the same. The statements are made to hush up their mistakes.

    When asked about Sonia Gandhi’s state tour, CM Bommai stated that he would welcome her. “We won’t cry like Congress if national leaders come to the state for campaigning,” he underlined.

  • Mangaluru: Ahead of polling date, pvt bus operators effect steep hike in fares

    Mangaluru: Ahead of polling date, pvt bus operators effect steep hike in fares

    Bus fares have been raised on Mangaluru-Bengaluru, Mangaluru-Mysuru, Mangaluru-Hubballi routes.

    Passengers will have to cough up more than the double fares as elections approach. Passengers are forced to pay more than Rs 1,000 when they travel in ordinary non-sleeper and AC sleeper buses.

    Private bus operators have already effected an rise in fares for passengers undertaking journeys three days prior to the polling date. The new fares are already reflected in online reservations that have opened for bookings.

    Bus fares specifically from Mangaluru to Bengaluru, Mysuru and Hubballi have been raised substantially. Tickets from Bengaluru and Mangaluru on some of the buses which were sold for about Rs 1,000 are now being sold for more than Rs 2,500.

    Online bookings invite additional charges such as GST, service charge, convenience fee and other miscellaneous levies.

    On the other hand, KSRTC has not hiked the bus fares. Fares for those who travel in Airavata, AC, non-AC, Rajahamsa continue to remain the same. As elections are approaching it is unlikely that the government will effect a hike in bus fares, KSRTC officials say. They also say that only if additional buses are pressed into service ahead of the elections, the KSRTC may be forced to hike the bus fares by about 10%.

    In view of the private bus operators hiking the fares ahead of the elections, people living in Bengaluru, Mysuru and Hubballi are forced to think twice about making that trip to Mangaluru to cast their votes.

    Passengers have urged the officials of Election Commission of India to take cognisance of the arbitrary bus fare hike effected by the private operators ahead of the polls which will act as a deterrent for the electorate to cast their votes.

  • Mr. Kerala transman Praveen commits suicide

    Mr. Kerala transman Praveen commits suicide

    THRISSUR: Transmen Praveen Nath committed suicide. He died while undergoing treatment at Thrissur Medical College after consuming poison at his house in Thrissur Poonkunnam. Praveen was popularly known as Mr. Kerala Transman.
    Praveen’s hometown is Elavanchery in Nenmara, Palakkad. He is also the first trans bodybuilder in Kerala. He got married to transwoman Rishana Aishu last month, but recently there were reports of their separation. Praveen himself had denied this news and put a post on Facebook. The suicide is after this.
    Full version of the postOnline news is spreading that my wife and I have separated. We are not separated and we are still living together. I made a post like that and it was deleted within an hour (I had to write like that in some special situation.. it’s totally personal). I don’t know what there is to celebrate so much about it. Anyway, don’t spread the news that we have broken up… Let us live a good life…
    Have Malayalam news pages degraded so much…

  • Govt has brought greater transparency, accountability to financial system since 2019: CS

    Govt has brought greater transparency, accountability to financial system since 2019: CS

    Excelsior Correspondent
    SRINAGAR :     Finance Department today organised a day-long workshop on “Transformation and Reforms in Financial Management” at SKICC here.
    The workshop was attended by Director General(s) of Finance and Planning Departments, Director(s) Finance in Administrative Departments, FA&CAOs in Administrative Departments, FAs/CAOs/Accounts officers posted with HoDs/DDCs, Treasury officers and other senior officers of the Department.
    The focus of the workshop was to apprise the participants about the priorities of the Government and implementation of its schemes through digital platforms for better outcomes at the field level.
    Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta who was chief guest on the occasion highlighted major reforms taken up by J&K Government to bring greater transparency and accountability in the financial system making it more robust and outcome oriented. He said that since 2019 many reforms had been taken in the financial management system which has resulted in producing far better outcomes.
    Chief Secretary said that the key reforms introduced by the Government in its financial structure envisaging added transparency and accountability and has brought UT’s fiscal system at par with any other system in the country. He maintained that implementation of transformative reforms such as Budget Estimation and Allocation Monitoring System (BEAMS), online submission of bills through J&K PaySys, mandatory administrative approvals, technical sanctions and e-tendering, digital payments, GFR, GeM and related measures have greatly helped the financial systems in J&K to be efficient, transparent and result oriented.
    Dr Mehta complimented the Finance Department for bringing in necessary changes for the overhaul of the system and said that the department has been at the forefront in eradication of corruption at all levels. “Today we could safely conclude that the financial system in J&K is one of the most transparent systems anywhere and is among the key changes that have taken roots in the UT after 2019”, he added.
    Chief Secretary said that the Government has completed 92000 works during 2022-23 which was unthinkable in the recent past as the number of completed works would be around 9000 before 2019.
    He also said that the feedback taken from the panchayats is highly encouraging as no complaint is being received from them regarding the works. He said that works are taking place 3-4 times more on the same amount of money and without facing any obstacles as this year 43000 works have been completed in panchayats which was just about 3000 before this system was put in place. He said that the officers involved in this transformation should feel proud to be part of this journey.
    Regarding the number of beneficiaries receiving old age pension, widow pension, the CS said that number of beneficiaries has increased from 4.5 lakh to 10 lakh without putting any further burden on the state exchequer. He also said that 11.5 lakh beneficiaries have been weeded out from the CAPD department without anyone complaining about the same. He said that the money is reaching where it is intended to reach and there is no siphoning of public money now due to DBT and digitisation of services.
    He recalled that the officers of the Finance Department are the protectors of the public exchequer and they should make this department most happening department in the country and achieve the financial discipline for achieving saturation of all the beneficiary led schemes.
    Dr Mehta said that promoting good governance in the financial management has been one of the core objectives of the Government and people are able to oversee works being executed in their areas on a real time basis on EMPOWERMENT portal.
    He also reiterated that the Government has zero tolerance against any kind of irregularity in any recruitment process undertaken by any recruiting agency of the J&K Government. He assured that the confidence of our youth in these institutions is paramount for the administration and it would be safeguarded at any cost to ensure that the Government jobs are acquired by deserving candidates on merit only.
    Some of the main topics which came under discussion during this day-long workshop includes Role of GST as a fulcrum of J&K’s Own Tax Revenues, People’s participation through EMPOWERMENT/ JANBAGHIDARI, E-Audit and performance auditing, PFMS and CNA/SNA Module, Introduction of IT in GP Fund, Co-relation between Finance and Investigations, and Digital Payments & DBT.
    Meanwhile, Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta addressed inaugural session of the 3-Day SAPI Annual Conference & Symposium held on the theme ‘Technology driven physiological capacity building in livestock for food security and sustainability (SAPICON-2023)’ at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology (SKUAST) Srinagar.
    Dr Mehta advised the Agricultural University to draw an action plan based upon the suggestions of experts and scientists to tackle future problems. He impressed upon them that the future is going to be technology and knowledge driven and there is need to prepare for accepting the challenges.

  • Chamoli administration issued bulletin regarding Chardham Yatra

    Chamoli administration issued bulletin regarding Chardham Yatra

    Uttarakhand. Chamoli district administration has issued a bulletin regarding the Chardham Yatra. In which detailed information about the passengers has been given. Along with this, Chairman of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee, Ajendra Ajay has said that due to continuous rain and snowfall for the last few days, adverse situation has remained in Kedarnath and Badrinath. All steps have been taken for a pleasant darshan of the pilgrims. But still pilgrims are requested to be careful.

    The Meteorological Department has appealed to the devotees coming for the Chardham Yatra not to come for a few days. The weather is expected to be clear after May 4, plan your journey only after that. Let us tell that in Uttarakhand, the process of continuous rain is going on from the mountains to the plains. In such a situation, roads have also been blocked in many places. At the same time, snowfall continues in the Chardham region, especially in Kedarnath.

  • Police will encounter rioters in Manipur, Army deployed in 8 districts

    Police will encounter rioters in Manipur, Army deployed in 8 districts

    Manipur. In Manipur, the government has given shoot-at-sight orders to rioters who indulge in violence. Earlier, Section 144 was imposed in violence-hit areas. Internet service has been suspended in the state for the next 5 days. Actually, violence took place during the demonstration of tribals on Wednesday. After this curfew was imposed in 8 districts. 55 companies of Army and Assam Rifles have been deployed. 9000 people have been shifted to relief camps. Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister N Biren Singh over phone and inquired about the situation. Biren Singh issued a video message this morning appealing to the people to maintain peace. At the same time, the Center has also sent RAF teams for deployment in the violence-hit areas of the northeastern state. According to sources, five companies of RAF have been airlifted to Imphal, while another 15 general duty companies have been asked to be ready for deployment in the state.

    The All India Tribal Student Union had called for a Tribal Solidarity March on Wednesday. Meanwhile, clashes broke out between tribal and non-tribal communities. The tribal community was protesting against the demand that Schedule Tribe (ST) status be given to the non-tribal Meitei community. The Manipur High Court has directed the state government to consider the demand of the Meitei community and send recommendations to the Center within 4 months. After this order, violence started between tribals and non-tribals. Mary Kom, who won the Olympic bronze for India in women’s boxing, shared some photos of the violence on social media. Although he did not mention when and where these pictures were taken. He wrote – My state is burning. Mary Kom said that the situation is very bad. It is unfortunate that some people lost their family members in the violence.
    Police said that thousands of people took part in the tribal march. During this time violence broke out between tribals and non-tribals. To control the situation, the police also fired several rounds of tear gas shells, but the violence did not stop. After this the army and the Assam Rifles were called. Curfew has been imposed in Imphal West, Kakching Thoubal, Jiribam, Bishnupur, Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal in the state. According to sources, five companies of Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been sent to the capital Imphal. About 15 companies of CRPF are already present in Manipur. Additional force has also been put on alert. Chief Minister Biren Singh said the reason for the violence was misunderstanding between the two communities. Long standing grievances will be properly resolved through people’s advice. Keep calm. Explain that Meitei is a non-tribal community. It accounts for 53% of the population of Manipur. Mainly the people of this community live in the Manipur Valley. They have been demanding ST status for their community for the last 10 years. They say that people from Myanmar and Bangladesh have entered the state on a large scale and because of that they are facing problems. As per the existing law, the Meitei community is not allowed to settle in the hilly areas of the state.

  • Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted the people of the state on Buddha Purnima

    Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami greeted the people of the state on Buddha Purnima

    Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has extended best wishes to all the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima. In his greeting message issued on the eve of Buddha Purnima, the Chief Minister said that the welfare of humanity is possible only by following the path of love, non-violence and compassion shown to the world by Lord Buddha. His message is also an invaluable treasure for the entire humanity. The Chief Minister said that at present, an environment of peace and harmony can be created in the world by following the path shown by Mahatma Buddha. His message to mankind will always remain relevant.

  • Wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar offer to return their medals

    Wrestlers protesting at Jantar Mantar offer to return their medals

    New Delhi (IANS) | Top Indian wrestlers, who have been protesting for the past several days at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, have now offered to return their medals and honors received from various organisations. Wrestlers on Thursday informed the media that they were manhandled by Delhi Police personnel on Wednesday night to disrupt their protest against the alleged sexual harassment of women wrestlers by ousted wrestling federation president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Due to this, he will now return his medals and honours.
    The protesters alleged that a policeman was in an inebriated condition and misbehaved with the women wrestlers.
    Offering to return the honour, Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Bajrang Punia said, “When they (policemen) were thrashing and abusing us, didn’t they see that wrestlers are also Padma Shri awardees?” ”
    If wrestlers are treated like this, what will we do with the medals? It was not only me, Sakshi (Malik) was also sitting here. We will lead a normal life and return all medals and awards.
    Asked if his proposal was related to medals won in the international arena, Asian and Commonwealth Games medalist Vinesh Phogat said, “Take them all.” You have insulted us so much. Nothing left.
    Asked about BJP supporters’ claim that several opposition parties are supporting the wrestlers’ protest, Vinesh Phogat insisted that it was political. He told the media, listen, this is political. Please talk to the Prime Minister. Ask the Home Minister to call us. Give us justice We are putting our career and life at stake.

  • KCR to inaugurate BRS party office in Delhi today

    KCR to inaugurate BRS party office in Delhi today

    Telangana Chief Minister and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K Chandrashekar Rao will inaugurate the party’s central office building at Vasant Vihar in Delhi Thursday afternoon. The party office has been operating out of a temporary facility at Sardar Patel Marg since last December.

    After rechristening the 21-year-old Telangana-centric party as the BRS last year, leaders believe the party’s national aspirations and expansion would be accelerated with the opening of a central party office in the national capital.

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    The four-storied building will be the centre of the party’s activities outside Telangana. The BRS holds high an agenda of comprehensive development of the country by bringing farmers’ rule and reiterates the slogan ‘ab ki baar kisaan sarkar’ at their public meetings.

    The building, spread across an 11,000 sq foot area, is constructed as per vastu compliance. KCR will inaugurate the office by performing rituals and special pujas, said a note from the party. Roads and Buildings Minister Prashanth Reddy and Rajya Sabha MP Joginapalli Santoshkumar are constantly monitoring the works related to the construction of BRS Bhavan in Delhi and overseeing the inauguration activities.

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    Office chambers for KCR and other leaders, along with a conference hall, are on the first floor. While a canteen, reception lobby and four chambers for general secretaries are arranged on the ground floor, the lower ground floor will have a media hall and servants’ quarters. A total of 20 rooms are available on the second and third floors, including a suite for the party president, working president and others.

  • Man-animal conflict, compensation raised to Rs 6 lakh

    Man-animal conflict, compensation raised to Rs 6 lakh

    Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday increased the compensation for deaths in man-animal conflicts to Rs 6 lakh. The earlier amount was Rs. 4 lakh.

    Similarly, the amount of ex-gratia in case of permanent injury has been increased, in case of less than 60 percent disability, the amount of assistance shall be has increased Rs 1.5 lakh.

    Furthermore, Rs 1 lakh was the earlier amount of compensation. In case of more than 60 percent disability, the amount of assistance has been increased to Rs 2.5 lakh.

    It is note worthy that, in case of temporary injury earlier the amount of assistance was Rs 5000. Now in case of need of treatment for more than a week assistance of Rs 10000 will be provided along with free treatment in government hospital.

    The amount of assistance has also increased in case of death of cattle. The amount of assistance in case of death of cattle has been increased to Rs 37,500 and in case of death of a buffalo it has increased to Rs 32,000.

    In the case of complete, crop damage the amount of assistance has also been increased. The amount of assistance in case of loss of rice and other food grains (cereal) has been increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 per acre.

    In the case of economic crop damage, the amount of assistance has been increased from Rs 12,000 to Rs 25,000. Likewise, the amount of assistance in case of partial damage of houses has been increased from Rs 2000 to Rs 10,000.