Khader to get ministerial berth
Bengaluru, June 5: Amidst curiosity on sharing of portfolios in view of the cabinet expansion, it is said that Mangaluru MLA UT Khader would get the berth in the JDS-Congress coalition government.
After the formation of the government, cabinet expansion has created lot of curiosity. Meanwhile, media reports said that majority of the senior leaders who were the ministers in the erstwhile Congress government would not get chance this time. It was also said that getting a ministerial berth in the coalition government is not an easy task for Khader.
But in recent developments, the Congress sources are confirming that Khader would get the portfolio this time as he is the only MLA elected on Congress ticket in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu districts.
When he was the Health and Food and Civil Supplies Minister, he had introduced various programmes to benefit the people. Considering all these aspects, the Congress high command has decided to give him the minister post, sources said.
Though it was not yet confirmed about the portfolio, it is certain that he would get an important portfolio, the sources said.
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Dead body found on Panambur beach; Murder suspected
Panambur: The body of a man was discovered near the seashore at Thota Bengre Alivebagilu, raising suspicion of murder.
The deceased has been identified as Muthu Basavaraj Vaddar, also known as Mudukappa, originally from Aminagad in Bagalkote district. It is reported that he had been living alone in a rented house in Thota Bengre for several years and was employed as a labourer.
The body was found with injuries to the right leg, right hand, and forehead, leading to suspicion of foul play.
Police suspect that a dispute may have resulted in the man's death as the man was an alcohol addict.
Panambur police have visited the scene, initiated an investigation, and registered a case.
