10,000 posts filled in 2.5 years, says Ramalinga Reddy; Hits out at BJP over protest
Bengaluru: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said the department has filled 10,000 posts over the last two-and-a-half years. He noted that 1,000 appointments were made on compassionate grounds that had been pending for six to seven years.
At a press conference on Thursday, Reddy criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party for its protests over government job vacancies, saying that recruitment for 13,900 positions in the Transport Department was blocked between 2019 and 2023, while the party was in power in the state.
He stated that recruiting notifications made under the previous Congress mandate. They lasted from 2013 to 2018, were likewise put on hold during that time. Several examinations and recruitment processes were hampered by paper leaks and charges of corruption during the previous administration, he claimed.
Reddy said the present Congress government is committed to filling vacancies and added that the Finance Department has approved the filling of 60,000 posts across departments.
The minister also announced that the Transport Department, in coordination with other departments and organisations, will organise a ‘5K Safe-A-Thon’ in Bengaluru on March 7. The event is themed ‘Our Roads - Our Safety’ and will be held from 6 am to 9 am at Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Participation will be free, and citizens can take part by walking, cycling or running after registering online.
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Deputy Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa conducts surprise inspections in Udupi, pulls up officials
Udupi: Deputy Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa carried out surprise inspections at multiple locations in Udupi early Friday morning and expressed dissatisfaction over shortcomings in maintenance and sanitation.
The inspection began at the wastewater treatment plant in Nittur, where Justice Veerappa observed what he described as serious lapses in its functioning. He questioned the concerned officials, including the Municipal Commissioner, over the alleged discharge of untreated wastewater into the sea.
“You, who receive Rs 3 lakh every month for the maintenance of the unit, are discharging the wastewater directly into the sea without treating it,” he said during the inspection. Officials from the Environment Department were also pulled up in connection with the matter.
The Deputy Lokayukta later visited Malpe Port to review sanitation conditions. He noted the presence of accumulated waste, sewage flow and foul smell in and around the port area, and directed the authorities to take immediate corrective steps to improve hygiene.
Justice Veerappa also inspected the KSRTC bus stand at Bannanje, including the cleanliness of the canteen premises. During the visit, women staff working at the canteen brought to his notice the absence of facilities such as ESI benefits. He directed the contractor to address the issue without delay and indicated that further action would be taken if compliance was not ensured.
