Karnataka to develop 46 Heritage places of Kempegowda era at a cost of Rs 223 crore
Bengaluru, Jul 6: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday directed that 46 heritage places belonging to the Kempegowda era, which have been identified in three circuits, must be developed keeping tourism potential in view.
In this regard, an action plan of Rs 223 crore was prepared.
During a review meeting of the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Development Board, the Chief Minister said a conceptual plan report has been prepared to develop historical places in Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagar, Chikballapur and Tumakur districts.
"A plan has been prepared to develop Magadi circuit at a cost of Rs 132 crore, Rs 47 crore for Bengaluru circuit and Rs 44 crore for Nandi circuit," the Chief Minister said in a statement.
Work on founder of Bengaluru-Kempegowda's 108 feet bronze statue at a cost of Rs 64 crore near Bengaluru International Airport is in progress.
A theme park around the statue is in the planning stage, the statement read.
Further, land acquisition process to develop the samadhi of Kempegowda in Kempapura village, Ramanagara district is in the final phase.
Concept plan is under progress.
The plan will be implemented at a cost of 32 crore.
The Chief Minister instructed officials to systematically plan the rehabilitation, road development and other basic infrastructure works for the benefit of 46 families which will lose land due to the project.
He also directed to prepare a plan to develop forts, lakes and heritage places belonging to Kempegowdas period into tourist spots in collaboration with Tourism, Minor Irrigation, BBMP, PWD, Forest and other departments.
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MEA reports more than 200 Indians enlisted in Russian military since 2022; 26 deaths confirmed
More than 200 Indian nationals have joined the Russian armed forces since 2022, with 26 are confirmed dead, MEA—The Ministry of External Affairs have informed the Upper house of the Parliament: Rajya Sabha.
In a written response, the Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has stated that at least 202 Indians are reported to have joined the Russian army. Among these recruited personnels, 26 have lost their lives; while, seven individuals have been reported missing by Russian authorities. He added that the remains of two deceased Indian nationals were cremated in Russia.
Singh noted that the sustained diplomatic efforts by the Indian government have led to the early discharge of 119 individuals. He further added that the discussions are going smoothly with the Russians to secure the release of the remaining personnel, with efforts underway to facilitate the early discharge of 50 more Indian nationals.
According to the minister, the Union government is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety, welfare, and prompt return of Indian citizens serving in the Russian army. The issue, he said, is being addressed at multiple levels, including interactions between senior leaders, ministers, and officials of both countries.
The said disclosure was made in response to queries raised by Saket Gokhale, the MP of Trinamool Congress, and Randeep Singh Surjewala, the MP of INC, regarding the number of Indians allegedly recruited into the military service in Russia; Along with the details of deaths and missing persons reported since 2022.
