Sriramulu challenges allegations of scam in medical equipment purchase, says will resign if proved
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Sriramulu has challenged the allegations of a scam in the purchase of medical equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic leveled against them by the opposition. Sriramulu on Monday added that he will resign from his ministerial post if the allegations of the scam are proved.
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Speaking at a joint press conference called by Dy.CM and himself at the Vikas Soudha, Sriramulu said those leveling allegations of a scam should look into the situation in the state in March this year. He noted that the first COVID-19 death in India was reported in the state’s Kalaburagi District and medical equipment in the market to treat COVID-19 was not available easily.
He further added that due to the crisis the prices of equipment were high when it was purchased unlike now when the prices have come down.
He then challenged the opposition that he will resign from his post if the allegations labeled against them are proved.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
