CWMA causing problems for Karnataka by asking state to let water to TN: Minister K Venkatesh
Chamarajnagar: District In-charge Minister K Venkatesh has alleged that the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is attempting to create problems for Karnataka through its orders that favour Tamil Nadu.
Addressing reporters after his visit to the Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Chamarajnagar district and meeting the residents of the area, Venkatesh, who is the Karnataka Minister for Animal Husbandry, said, "Karnataka has witnessed a monsoon shortfall this year and the water level has reduced in reservoirs in the state. Not just the farmers, but residents of all regions of the state are struggling for water supply. In spite of this, the CWMA has ordered that we let water to Tamil Nadu, which is definitely an act of injustice."
He said that the state government would soon decide on shifting the Changadi village, which is situated near the Male Mahadeshwara Hills. Responding to a question on the people's demand for the Chief Minister's post for a legislator belonging to SC/ST community, Venkatesh said that a decision would be taken on the matter in an appropriate manner and at the right time.
Chamarajanagar Deputy Commissioner Shilpa Nag, Hanur MLA MR Manjunath and District SC/ST Welfare Officer Manjula were present on the occasion.
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Brahmin community protests in Kalaburagi over removal of students' sacred thread at NEET exam centre
Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 4 (PTI): Members of the Brahmin community staged a protest outside a NEET exam centre here, demanding accountability after some students of the community were asked to remove their "sacred thread" (Janivara) before entering the exam hall.
This incident comes close on the heels of a similar one during the Common Entrance Test held for engineering and other vocational courses on April 16, where the sacred threads of Brahmin boys were also removed.
Following the incident, the state government initiated action against the officials involved, including registration of a case. It also issued directions to prevent such occurrences in the future.
However, on Sunday, the Brahmin candidates were either asked to remove the sacred thread or had it cut before entering the exam hall.
Enraged over this, hundreds of community members gathered outside the NEET exam centre, raised slogans and staged a sit-in demonstration.
Protesters accused the government of "failing" to enforce its own instructions and repeatedly humiliating the community.
