‘First time in country, state govt to introduce special programme for farmers’
Governor Vajubhai Vala
Bengaluru, July 02: Displaying the roadmap of the JDS-Congress coalition government in the state, Governor Vajubhai Vala said that “Farmers, don’t commit suicide for any reasons. For the first time in the country, the state government is going to introduce a model programme on experimental basis to ensure scientific prices for agriculture produces”.
The Governor who came to Vidhana Soudha from Raj Bhavan at 12.30 pm, was received by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar, Legislative Council pro-tem Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda. When the Governor came to the Speaker’s chair, National Anthem was sung. At 12.30 pm, the Governor started his speech in the joint session and wished that the knowledge of the experienced members should become the guiding lamp for the newcomers.
In his speech, the Governor said that “in coming days, my government would tread the new path with new vision. The government is committed to ensure the welfare of all people including the backward classes, women, youth, farmers and those who are denied opportunities. The government will come out with a new programme for the comprehensive development of rural and urban areas. The government will also give skills development training for unemployed youth belonging to SC/ST categories. A separate programme will be introduced to uplift the socio-economic condition of Muslim women. Online ration distribution system is in place”, he said.
The government set up a 2000 MW solar power plant at Pavagada and it has planned to set up 20 MW each solar power plant in each taluk of the state to take the total power generation to 26,985 MW. Steps would be taken to provide free gas connection to the BPL families, scientific methods to protect the quality of river water, free coaching classes for SC/ST students, he said.
Blue revolution
For the development of fisheries, the government would introduce blue revolution in collaboration with the employment guarantee scheme. The roads would be developed as all season roads. By 2021 March, 118 km long Bengaluru Metro train route would be completed and it is expected that the number of passengers would be increased from 3.6 lakh to 20 lakh, the Governor said.
Seeking the help of the elected representatives to reach the programmes of the government to the people and take them to the national level, the Governor said that everyone should come together to find solution to the problems of the people.
But he has never mentioned anything about the much expected farm loan waiver in his speech. The Governor completed his speech within 30 minutes and went.
“Karnataka is known for maintaining the financial discipline effectively. In order to improve the financial condition, we are in the forefront in developing a map to accumulate the funds”.
- Vajubhai Vala, Governor
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Brahmavar: Four arrested in Kotathattu murder case
Brahmavar: Police have arrested four persons in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old man following a quarrel after a drinking party at Kotathattu Padukere in Brahmavar taluk.
The deceased has been identified as Santhosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere. The arrested accused are Darshan (21) of Parampalli Padukere, Kaushik (21) of Neeradi Jeddu, Sasthan Pandeshwar, and Ankit (19) and Sujan (21), both residents of Kotathattu Padukere. All four have been produced before the court.
According to the police, the incident occurred on the evening of December 14. Santhosh, along with Sachin, Chethan, Kaushik, Sujan and Darshan, had gone to a bar and later came to the Padukere Circle, where they had food and were conversing. During this time, an argument broke out between the groups over issues related to Santhosh’s family and alcohol consumption. The verbal altercation escalated, with the accused allegedly abusing Santhosh and assaulting him together.
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It is alleged that during the scuffle, Darshan struck Santhosh forcefully on the back of his neck with his hand, while Kaushik also assaulted him. Though others attempted to intervene and stop the fight, Santhosh collapsed at the spot.
He was later rushed to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him brought dead. A case has been registered at Kota Police Station in this regard.
Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T and Station SI Mantesh Jabha Gowda visited the spot and conducted an inspection. Further investigation is underway.
