3-year-old boy drowns in artificial pond at a photo studio in B'luru
Bengaluru (PTI): A three-year-old boy allegedly drowned in an artificial pond at a photo studio in the outskirts of the city, police said on Sunday.
The incident happened during a photo shoot in Giddenahalli under Madanayakanahalli police station limits on Saturday, they said.
According to police, the incident occurred when the child along with his mother had visited the studio for her friend's maternity photo shoot.
When the woman was busy with her friend's photoshoot, the child was playing nearby and reportedly slipped into the artificial water pond at the location and drowned.
After some time, when the woman realized that her child was missing, along with others in the vicinity, frantically searched for the boy. They subsequently found him in the pool, police said.
He was rushed to the hospital where the doctors declared him dead, they said, adding that a case has been registered and investigation was on.
Police further said that the child's father was abroad on work and is expected to return to Bengaluru on Monday.
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Min. Priyank Kharge to expresses concern over implementation of VB-G Ram G
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has expressed concern over the uncertainty surrounding the implementation of the proposed VB-G Ram G scheme, stating that the MNREGA programme, which has been a lifeline for rural India for nearly two decades, appears to be facing an uncertain future.
Speaking to media, Kharge said that as March 31 draws to a close, there is no clarity on the rollout of the new scheme from April 1. He pointed out that the central government has not yet issued the necessary guidelines for implementing the scheme for rural workers and villages.
He criticised the Centre for its lack of preparedness, stating that there is no clarity on fund allocation, no final parameters for classifying gram panchayats, and key processes such as social audits have not been defined.
Kharge said the situation comes at a critical time, as summer marks a peak period for rural employment demand, when many people depend heavily on wage employment for their livelihood.
He added that reports have emerged of delays in approvals and families not receiving work despite demand.
He further alleged that the Centre’s move to shift from a statutory employment guarantee to a rule-based allocation system is already showing negative consequences.
Kharge also raised concerns over provisions such as a mandatory 60-day halt during agricultural seasons, which he said would further limit employment opportunities for rural workers.
The BJP-led central government had claimed that the new scheme would transform rural India, but in reality it is turning out to be detrimental to people’s livelihoods, he said.
“The crisis in rural India due to the stalling of MNREGA is beginning to unfold. Given the Centre’s past record in handling such situations, there is growing concern over the impact on rural livelihoods,” Kharge said.
