Karnataka: Raj Bhavan to be open for public viewing from August 17-30
Bengaluru: Karnataka Raj Bhavan will be opened for public viewing from August 17-30 in the wake of 73rd Independence Day. The gates of Raj Bhavan will be opened for public from 3.30 pm – 7.00 pm on these days.
Interested people can register their names online by giving submitting full particulars including their aadhar numbers, mobile numbers and e-mail addresses, besides, the day they wish to visit Raj Bhavan to get their slot confirmation online and entry passes at the Raj Bhavan counter on their day of visit.
“The registered public are expected to be present at the specially erected counter 30 minutes before their allotted time slot to facilitate them to collect their entry passes” an official press release added.
“The pass-holders will be taken around the Raj Bhavan from the Glass House to the Banquet Hall by the Guides explaining the interesting features. Pleasing music will be another star attraction at the Glass House. They will be shown a short film depicting the glorious heritage of the Gubernatorial Office, the roles and responsibility of the Head of the State. Later, they are all provided with an opportunity to take their photographs in front of the heritage building” the press release further stated.
At the end of the visit, these special visitors to Raj Bhavan will be provided with high tea. Also, the photographs taken in front of the heritage building will be mailed to their e-mail address to facilitate them to cherish the memory of their memorable visit to the high office in the State.
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Bulk diesel price hike rolled back for Gujarat fishermen: Minister
Gandhinagar (PTI): The latest hike in bulk diesel prices has been withdrawn for Gujarat’s fishermen after the state took up the matter with the Centre, Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said.
The price of premium or higher-grade petrol was increased on Friday by Rs 2 per litre, while the rate of bulk diesel sold to industrial users was hiked by Rs 22.43 a litre, reflecting the spike in global oil prices amid the West Asia conflict.
Vaghani on Saturday said the Gujarat government had urged the Centre to offer relief to the fisheries sector by considering a “special exception” and withdrawing the increase of Rs 22.43 per litre in the price of bulk diesel used in fishermen’s boats.
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The state urged that fishermen be considered on par with retail customers, he said.
“Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre has accepted this reasonable representation of the fishermen of Gujarat. The Centre has instructed Bharat Petroleum to withdraw the increase of Rs 22.43 in the price of diesel used in fishermen’s boats, an official release said.
“So, the fishermen of the state will now receive diesel at the previously decided concessional rate,” it added.
The Gujarat government had signed a pact with the public sector undertaking Bharat Petroleum to ensure diesel for fishermen at a discounted price. However, the PSU recently increased the diesel price for fishermen by Rs 22.43 per litre.
“A representation was made to Vaghani, MLAs, local leaders and various fisheries organisations. Considering the seriousness of the matter, Vaghani, under the guidance of the chief minister, made a representation to the Centre to intervene in the matter,” the release said.
