CM calls meeting of farmers organizations tomorrow
Bengaluru, May 29: Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has called a meeting of the representatives of farmers organizations and progressive farmers at the Conference Hall of the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Wednesday at 11 am to discuss on waiver of farm loans, farmers suicide and other agriculture-related issues.
Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwar would also be present in the meeting. The government has also invited Opposition Leader BS Yeddyurappa for the meeting. Apart from them, progressive farmers from all districts were invited for the meeting.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday held a meeting with Chief Secretary Rathna Prabha, Finance department additional chief secretary ISN Prasad, Additional Chief Secretary and Development Commissioner DV Prasad and , Chief Minister’s additional chief secretary M Lakshminarayan, according to a press release from the CM office.
The Chief Minister also discussed on Yashaswini scheme and Arogya Karnataka scheme with the officials of the Health department. Later, the CM directed the Health Department additional chief secretary Ajay Sheit to present all the details of the schemes in the Cabinet meeting.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
