2,84,881 posts vacant in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah inform Legislative Council
Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told the Legislative Council on Thursday that the state government will fill vacant posts in various departments in a phased manner after obtaining approval from the Finance Department.
Responding to a question raised by BJP member Nirani Hanamant Rudrappa during the Question Hour, the Chief Minister said Karnataka currently has a total of 2,84,881 vacant posts across government departments. Of these, 1,01,420 vacancies are in different boards and corporations, while 14,677 posts are vacant in universities, bringing the total to 1,16,097 vacancies in these bodies.
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He said permission has already been granted for the recruitment process of 24,300 posts. Under the 371J provision for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region, 32,132 posts still need to be filled. In all, steps have been initiated to fill 56,432 vacancies, he added.
Siddaramaiah explained that delays in recruitment occurred due to complications related to internal reservation. With that issue now resolved, the government will go ahead with filling the vacant posts in stages after securing clearance from the Finance Department.
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Four children drown in lake while trying to catch ducks in Chikkamagaluru
Chikkamagaluru: Four children drowned in a lake in Aralaguppe village after reportedly going to catch ducks, police said.
The deceased have been identified as Mahdia, Arunus, Nayus, and Abdul Rehman. The children were aged between 5 and 14 years. Another child, Armaan (4), escaped unhurt.
Police said the incident occurred at Karanji Lake in Aralaguppe village. Rural police visited the spot and are investigating the case. A case has been registered at the local rural police station.
