Karnataka government to initiate action against crusher units post drone survey reports
Belagavi: Karnataka Higher Education Minister Dr. MC Sudhakar responding to concerns about law violations by stone mining and crusher units in the state during the question hour of the winter session of the assembly on Friday, informed the assembly that stringent measures will be initiated against such units after a drone survey in 9 districts of the state.
Sudhakar responding on behalf of the Minister of Mines and Earth Sciences, to a question raised by the member of the ruling party, Basanagouda Daddal said that stone mining and crusher units are being fined five times higher than usual if found violating rules. He assured that strict action will be taken if mining is done beyond the scope of the permit.
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“Crusher owners are advised to install a dust containment system on a large scale to prevent dust from escaping from stone crusher units. Additionally, in collaboration with the Forest Department, steps have been taken to protect the environment along with the implementation of cleanliness week program in the crusher stone quarry area,” he added.
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Bommai turns down honorary doctorate, calls for rethink on awards to politicians
Bengaluru (PTI): BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has declined to accept an honorary doctorate from Haveri University, saying it is not appropriate to confer such honours on politicians or those engaged in self-motivated social service.
He said the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours in public life.
“I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Registrar and Syndicate members of Haveri University for deciding to confer an honorary doctorate on me,” Bommai, MP from Haveri, said in a statement issued on Sunday night.
“However, I have informed the Vice-Chancellor that I will not accept the honour. As I am engaged in public service, I do not seek any awards. I believe the love and trust of the people are the greatest honours. Therefore, I humbly reiterate that I will not accept the honorary doctorate,” he said.
Bommai said honorary doctorates should be awarded to individuals who have rendered distinguished and significant service in a particular field over a long period.
“It is my personal view that it is not appropriate to confer honorary doctorates on politicians or those engaged in social service out of self-motivation. I request that this matter be reconsidered,” he added.
Recently, Karnataka Higher Education Minister M C Sudhakar proposed the constitution of an expert panel to regulate the awarding of honorary doctorates.
In a letter to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is also the Chancellor of public universities in the state, the minister highlighted the lack of standards in conferring such honours.
