CM Kumaraswamy wants to check squandering of money
Bengaluru, June 3: In order to maintain financial discipline and security, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has decided to check squandering of money.
Kumaraswamy said that he has decided to cut the expenses in order to ease the burden on the state exchequer. He would cut the special flight benefit to all including himself. Special flight facility can be used in case of emergency only, he said.
It was also decided to not to give new cars to the ministers and chairpersons of boards and corporations to be appointed in future. The officials would not be given permission to purchase new cars. Apart from this, the CM also decided against renovating the Vidhana Soudha, offices and quarters of MLAs and ministers, it is said.
The CM has already decided to cut the strength of his security personnel and staff in his office. Already, Kumaraswamy has declined to use the government bungalow and the car.
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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.
