Karnataka govt notifies 25% stipend hike for resident doctors
Bengaluru, Aug 23: The Karnataka Medical Education Department on Friday ordered that the stipend of senior resident doctors and postgraduate medical students will be increased by 25 per cent.
The order was passed following a strike by the resident doctors.
According to sources, for the past 15 to 20 days, only emergency services were available due to the strike.
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“After Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil intervened, the strike was called off by the resident doctors. The minister held discussions with the officials of his department and instructed them to pass an order hiking the stipend. The revised stipend would be applicable from August 1,” a press release issued by the minister said.
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Tumakuru: Dalit family allegedly prevented from entering temple; accused arrested
Tumakuru: Police in Turuvekere have arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly obstructing a Dalit family from entering a temple and making caste-based remarks, officials said on Saturday.
The accused, identified as Rajanna, has been booked under provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act based on a complaint filed by Rangaramu T. of Thuyalahalli village.
According to the FIR, the incident took place on April 18 around 5:30 pm when Rangaramu T. and his family visited the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Mallur village to offer prayers. It states that the accused allegedly objected to their entry and made remarks referring to caste hierarchy and questioning their presence inside the temple premises.
The FIR further states that the accused made additional remarks asserting that such entry into the temple was not permitted and asked the family to leave. It also mentions that the complainant was subjected to mental harassment through these statements.
Following the complaint, DySP Om Prakash Gowda along with revenue officials and police visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
Further investigation is underway.
