Coastal Karnataka under 'Orange Alert' as heavy rain expected from June 27
Udupi: The Indian Meteorological Department and the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre have predicted heavy showers in the state coast for three days starting June 27.
An orange alert has been missed in the Udupi district following the prediction that the district might get 100 to 115 mm rain. The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has given instructions on taking precautions in the district.
All officers of district and taluk-levels have been told to compulsorily remain in the central position. The citizens should take care not to get into rivers or the sea. They should also stay away from electricity poles, buildings, and trees, which might prove dangerous, and take shelter in safer places.
The citizens may contact the toll-free helpline 1077 in emergency situations and on telephone numbers 0820-2574802, said a press release issued by the deputy commissioner.
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Bengaluru: First-time Congress MLAs with merit can be made ministers, says Moily
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister Marpadi Veerappa Moily on Tuesday said that first-time Congress legislators could be considered for ministerial berths during the proposed Cabinet reshuffle if they have the requisite merit.
Moily responded to reports of over 30 first-time Congress MLAs seeking Cabinet positions by stressing the need for a Cabinet with a balance of merit among first-time, young, and senior leaders.
“We entered politics when the Chief Minister Devaraj Urs recognised us in 1972. If legislators have merit and dedication, they can be included in the Cabinet,” Deccan Herald quoted him as saying.
He said that there is nothing wrong with new MLAs aspiring for ministerial posts and that no one has the moral authority to question such aspirations. He recalled that he, too, was a newcomer in his early political days and said those with eligibility should be given ministerial posts.
“If the MLAs have merit, the Chief Minister will recognise them. In our time, we did not lobby for ministerial berths. We were recognised by the Chief Minister,” he said.
Addressing demands for a change in Chief Minister and current talk of a Cabinet reshuffle, Moily said that legislators voicing aspirations should not be seen as engaging in groupism.
He also said that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is scheduled to visit Karkala in Udupi district on Wednesday.
