‘Financial expert’ Siddaramaiah should become Trump’s economic adviser, says HD Kumaraswamy
Chikkamagaluru: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Karnataka government, accusing it of failing to address key public issues, particularly farmers’ problems, and being caught in internal leadership disputes.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express, speaking to reporters in Balehonnur before attending the valedictory event of the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI) centenary celebrations, Kumaraswamy said, Siddaramaiah boasts he has presented record number of budgets. US President Donald Trump is weak in economics and struggling to expand tariffs across the world. Financial expert Siddaramaiah may go to the US to rescue Trump from crisis.
“I have come by road to Balehonnur though my health is not good. CM Siddaramaiah takes helicopter to reach Malavalli and Chamarajanagar though it is only a 30-minute road trip. It is learnt that the CM has spent Rs 47 crore for helicopter rides. He, however, brags he has done much for the development of the state,” TNIE quoted Kumaraswamy as saying.
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Referring to the ongoing budget preparations, Kumaraswamy reportedly said both the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister were busy with political calculations, one insisting he would present the next three budgets, and the other believing predictions that he would soon become CM.
He said the Congress was not allowing opposition members to speak in the Assembly. As per the report, he asked where how was Rs 5,000 crore meant for Gruha Lakshmi scheme for February and March spent.
Kumaraswamy concluded by saying he would reveal details of alleged corruption in the government at an appropriate time.
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Northern Railway adds 40 runs of Delhi–Katra special train for summer rush
Jammu (PTI): Amid an anticipated surge in pilgrim traffic during the summer vacation period, the Northern Railway’s Jammu Division on Thursday announced 40 additional runs of the special train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway station, an official said.
Jammu Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Uchit Singhal said the extension from April 15 to July 16 has been approved in view of the train’s immense popularity and the 100 per cent occupancy recorded during its earlier runs.
He said the Train No 04081 (New Delhi to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra) will operate from April 15 to July 15, completing a total of 40 runs, while Train No 04082 (Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi) will run from April 16 to July 16, also undertaking 40 additional runs during the period.
"This service has proven to be an affordable and convenient option not only for devotees travelling to Katra but also for tourists heading to Kashmir and passengers boarding at intermediate stations along the route,” the official said.
Regarding the timings and stoppages of the special train, he said the Train No 04081 will depart from New Delhi at 11.45 pm and arrive at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 12 pm the following day.
The Train No 04082 will depart from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra at 9 pm and arrive at New Delhi at 10 am the following morning, he said.
During its journey, the special train will halt in both directions at Panipat, Kurukshetra, Ambala Cantt, Ludhiana, Jalandhar Cantt, Pathankot Cantt, Jammu, and Shaheed Captain Tushar Mahajan railway stations, he said.
He said the special train will comprise 21 coaches and is expected to significantly enhance passengers’ chances of securing confirmed tickets.
