Mangaluru, June 09: New minister of housing and urban developments UT Khader on Saturday said that the existing minimum income limit would be increased so that more people must get benefits of residential facilities.
Khader, who arrived at Mangaluru after sharing of powers in the coalition government, was speaking to the party workers at Congress office after being felicitated.
The minister said that he would take measures to develop Mangaluru city by taking suggestions from senior party leaders.
The minister, who called on activists to work together to strengthen the Congress, asked everyone to strive to make party win in the upcoming corporation and parliamentary elections.
“The coalition government will complete five years. There is no doubt about this,” he stated.
Former legislator K.Abhayachandra Jain, JR Lobo and JP member Mamata Gatti spoke on occasion and congratulated the new minister.
MLC and DK District Congress President Harish Kumar, Mayor Bhaskar Moily, District Wakf Advisory Committee member UK Kanachooru Monu, party leaders Naveen D'Souza, Bhaskar Mundody, NS Karim, Surendra Kambli, Dhananjay, Ibrahim Kodijal, former Mayor Kavita Sanil, Santosh Kumar Shetty, Sadashiva Ullal were present.
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Latur (PTI): A minor girl was allegedly kidnapped and raped by an 18-year-old man in Latur, leading to the arrest of the main accused and owners of two cafes where the crime occurred on December 4, police said on Saturday.
Police traced the girl within hours of registering the complaint. The accused, identified as Rihan Gulab Shaikh, was arrested based on the girl's complaint. Two others are owners of two cafes where the crime occurred, police said.
Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), POCSO Act, and the Prevention of Atrocities Act, an official said.
