CM Siddaramaiah sets goal of govt medical college, hospital in every district
Belagavi (PTI): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said his goal is to set up a government hospital and a medical college in every district of the state.
Speaking after inaugurating a Super Speciality Hospital building here, he said most people who visit the government hospitals belong to economically weaker sections of the society.
“All those who come to government hospitals are poor and middle-class people. To provide the best healthcare services even to them, my goal is to construct one government medical college and one multi-speciality hospital in every district,” said Siddaramaiah.
He stressed that merely constructing a hospital building is not enough, and appointing doctors is equally important.
In this regard, he said, "We will also appoint specialist doctors accordingly. We have decided to fill the vacant posts."
Reiterating his commitment to social justice, Siddaramaiah said his government is creating opportunities and facilities for the downtrodden to eradicate inequality.
“Only when development reaches the last sections of society can the development of society and the nation be possible. Hence we are framing welfare programmes for all,” the Chief Minister explained.
Highlighting the five guarantees, he said they have boosted the purchasing power, increased per capita income of the people of the state and empowered women economically.
“When the poor gain economic strength, it becomes possible to eradicate the caste system and inequality in society,” he said.
On floods in north Karnataka, Siddaramaiah said in eight districts of the state, more than 95 per cent excess rainfall has occurred, and an estimated 10 lakh hectares of crops have been destroyed.
The Chief Minister said the government authorities rushed to the aid of farmers by providing compensation.
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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).
