6,000 posts in Forest Department to be filled, says Minister Khandre
Kalaburagi: Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has assured at a press meet in the city that 6,000 vacant posts in the Forest Department will soon be filled.
Addressing reporters on Saturday, he said that 341 posts have already been filled and the process is on to fill 540 other posts. All other vacant posts will be filled after a discussion with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, he added.
The minister said that, in relation to the recent death of tigers in Chamarajnagar, orders have been issued for suspension of Forest Department officials for dereliction of duty and negligence. The suspension of an officer of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has also been recommended to the CM, Khandre told the reporters.
District In-charge Minister Priyank Kharge and Aland MLA BR Patil were present at the press meet.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
