CM Siddaramaiah announces regularisation of jobs for 12K pourakarmikas on International Workers’ Day
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently promised to regularise the services of over 12,000 pourakarmikas on the occasion of International Workers’ Day (May 1), affirming their right to dignified employment. The announcement was made during the 25th annual convention of the Karnataka State Pourakarmikas’ Association.
Siddaramaiah stressed that it was the government's responsibility to meet the needs and demands of pourakarmikas. "Everyone is equal before the law, and jobs are sacred. It is unfair to be disrespectful towards any of you. Pourakarmikas have dignity, and as such, your jobs will be regularised on Workers’ Day," he said.
He highlighted the transformative power of education, encouraging the children of pourakarmikas to pursue education, which he believes will lead to dignity and better opportunities for their future.
In addition to pourakarmikas, the Chief Minister also announced that garbage truck drivers, who have been working on a contract basis, would have their positions regularised.
Siddaramaiah further stated that pourakarmikas would be given a cashless health card and assured that verification of pending documents would be completed shortly.
He also announced international exposure trips for civic workers. "Every year, 1,000 pourakarmikas would be sent on international trips. The pourakarmika community too must develop global awareness," he said.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has earmarked Rs 730 crore for the welfare of pourakarmikas.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
