Govt cars from CM’s residence returned after Election Code of Conduct comes into force in Karnataka
Siddaramaiah, MTB Nagaraj's cars taken away mid-journey
Bengaluru: The announcement of the dates for the Karnataka state assembly elections by the Central Election Commission has put the code of conduct into force. As part of the implementation of the code, the authorities have recovered two government cars from the residence of Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai.
In another incident, opposition leader Siddaramaiah travelled in a government car from Mysore to Varuna to pay tribute to a recently deceased individual named Mallesh. However, by the time the tribute meeting was over, the code of conduct had come into effect. As a result, the authorities impounded Siddaramaiah's car, and he had to continue his journey in a private vehicle.
Similarly, Minister MTB Nagaraju, who was in Nandagudi village of Hoskote taluk, was also briefed by his staff about the implementation of the code of conduct. The minister then chose to leave the government car behind and travelled in a private car instead.
These incidents highlight the strict adherence to the code of conduct by the authorities ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections in Karnataka. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold as the election campaign gains momentum.
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Bengaluru tops list of best cities for working women in India; Mangaluru ranked 24th: Study
Bengaluru: Bengaluru has emerged as India's leading city for working women in 2024, climbing to the top spot from the second place in 2023, according to a recent report by workplace culture consultancy Avtar.
The findings, published in the Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2024 report and cited by Deccan Herald, reveal that Bengaluru outperformed Chennai with a City Inclusion Score (CIS) of 47.15, surpassing Chennai’s score of 46.31.
The capital city’s strong performance is attributed to its thriving IT sector, which boasts one of the highest employment rates for women. Avtar launched the TCWI index in 2022 to evaluate how cities foster women’s employment opportunities. The 2024 study assessed 120 cities across India for their inclusivity and ability to support a gender-equitable environment.
The City Inclusion Score (CIS) is based on two key components: the Social Inclusion Score (SIS) and the Industrial Inclusion Score (IIS). The SIS measures factors such as city livability, safety, women’s representation in employment, and women’s empowerment. The IIS evaluates the inclusivity of organisations, industries, and career enablers in a city.
Following Bengaluru and Chennai, other cities in the top 10 include Mumbai (41.11), Hyderabad (38.89), Pune (36.88), Kolkata (34.18), Ahmedabad (30.56), Delhi (28.5), Gurugram (25.52), and Coimbatore (24.4).
Meanwhile, Mangaluru was ranked 24th with a CIS of 17.99.
The report also noted the significant representation of South Indian cities in the top 25 rankings, with 16 cities from the region, including eight from Tamil Nadu, three from Kerala, two from Karnataka, and one each from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry.
Other cities from Karnataka in the list include Belagavi (27th, CIS: 17.46), Hubballi-Dharwad (28th, CIS: 17.44), Mysuru (50th, CIS: 14.81), Tumakuru (91st, CIS: 8.68), Shivamogga (94th, CIS: 8.33), and Davangere (98th, CIS: 8.11).
