Dakshina Kannada Pourakarmikas Union demand 70% reservation for local Pourakarmikas in recruitment
Mangaluru: The Dakshina Kannada Pourakarnika and Fourth Grade Labours’ Union on Wednesday called for withholding the latest list of candidate recruitment for Pourakarmikas issued by the Mangaluru City Corporation under special rules.
Speaking at a press conference in the city today, the president of the union, Anil Kumar said 70% reservation must be provided to the local Pourakarmikas.
“The District Commissioner has the authority to provide direct recruitment. Currently, there are about 190 vacancies and a tentative list of recruitment has been made with 111 candidates. But the authorities have disregarded the online applications of about 70 local Pourakarmikas. Also, out of 45 members from the Koraga community who worked on as Pourakarmikas on contractual basis, only one has been officially recruited,” he said.
“Among those who have been recruited, most are from outside DK and are likely to get transferred to their districts soon, which will leave the locals unemployed,” he added.
“Dakshina Kannada’s Koraga community has been undergoing years of oppression. The local tribes are uneducated; how would they apply for the job of Pourakarmika online?” he questioned, adding that “although we have supported the locals to apply online, they have not been considered by the authorities. We have appealed to the District Commissioner to look into the matter. The locals must be provided justice.”
The Union’s district secretary and Dalit leader, S P Ananda, Vishu Kumar, and Narayana were also present at the press conference.
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Man allegedly arrives with deadly weapon to attack another, caught by public in Jokatte
Panambur: A man who allegedly came armed to attack another person was caught by members of the public and later handed over to police in Jokatte late on Friday night.
The accused has been identified as Naveen Poojari, originally from Vamanjoor and presently residing in Jokatte.
According to police sources, Naveen was married and has an eight-year-old son. The couple are now divorced.
Police said Naveen suspected that his former wife, who is employed at a showroom in Padil, was moving closely with Devi Prasad Acharya, a mechanic working there.
Based on this suspicion, Naveen allegedly went to the house of Devi Prasad Acharya on Friday night carrying a deadly weapon, created a scene and issued threats.
During the incident, Devi Prasad Acharya reportedly contacted the 112 emergency helpline, following which Naveen fled from the spot.
While escaping, Naveen is said to have fallen from his two-wheeler near the Jokatte Panchayat area. Local residents who rushed to help noticed a deadly weapon on the vehicle and immediately alerted police.
Officials from Panambur Police Station rushed to the spot, took Naveen into custody and brought him to the station.
A case has been registered based on the complaint filed by Devi Prasad Acharya, and further action is under way.
