10,000 posts filled in 2.5 years, says Ramalinga Reddy; Hits out at BJP over protest
Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said the department has filled 10,000 posts over the last two-and-a-half years. He noted that 1,000 appointments were made on compassionate grounds that had been pending for six to seven years.
At a press conference on Thursday, Reddy criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party for its protests over government job vacancies, saying that recruitment for 13,900 positions in the Transport Department was blocked between 2019 and 2023, while the party was in power in the state.
He stated that recruiting notifications made under the previous Congress mandate. They lasted from 2013 to 2018, were likewise put on hold during that time. Several examinations and recruitment processes were hampered by paper leaks and charges of corruption during the previous administration, he claimed.
Reddy said the present Congress government is committed to filling vacancies and added that the Finance Department has approved the filling of 60,000 posts across departments.
The minister also announced that the Transport Department, in coordination with other departments and organisations, will organise a ‘5K Safe-A-Thon’ in Bengaluru on March 7. The event is themed ‘Our Roads - Our Safety’ and will be held from 6 am to 9 am at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Participation will be free, and citizens can take part by walking, cycling or running after registering online.
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Bearys education announces ‘campus connect & talent hunt 2026,' offers up to 100% scholarships
Mangaluru: Bearys Education has announced the launch of its “Campus Connect & Talent Hunt 2026,” scheduled to be held on April 11 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus near Mangalore University in Innoli.
The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence and student empowerment, will offer scholarships of up to 100 percent on tuition fees for meritorious candidates.
The programme seeks to identify and support students aspiring to pursue Pre-University Course (PUC), degree, engineering and architecture programmes.
The event is open to students from SSLC (Class 10), PUC (Class 12), Diploma and ITI streams, along with their parents. Organisers said the day-long programme will focus on guidance, engagement and opportunities for students planning their academic future.
A Talent Hunt Examination will be conducted on April 11 at 9.30 am, with eligibility extended to students completing SSLC and PUC in 2026. Based on their performance, candidates will be considered for scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
The event will also feature a career guidance and counselling session led by Ameen-E-Mudassar, CEO of CIGMA. In addition, a technical and science expo showcasing student-led innovations, along with a food festival, will be organised as part of the programme.
Organisers stated that the initiative reflects the institution’s focus on quality education, personality development and integrity, while marking over 120 years of educational service.
Interested participants can register before April 8 by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement (provided below) or by contacting 89704 96949, 81239 04351, or 99000 66888.
