K’taka govt orders action against vehicles having "unlawful" names, symbols, logos on licence plates
Bengaluru: In an official order released by the state government, vehicles registered under the state have been restricted from plastering unofficial license plates with logos of any organization or institution, or symbols. Doing so has been categorized as unlawful by the state government, it is learned.
In the circular issued in Karnataka state paper under the direction of the state government chief secretary P. Ravikumar, it has been elaborated that names of government boards and corporations cannot be put on the private vehicles, and in case vehicles are found with names of government institutions, etc., they will be fined. If the vehicle possesses a logo or name, then the logo and name will have to be removed from the vehicle and a fine will be imposed. Instructions for a clearance campaign to be undertaken before May 24, have been released, it is learned. Reportedly, various government employees and staff have affixed the government logo on their vehicles, and in the background of this development, the government has issued a notification to remove the logos of the government affixed on private vehicles.
Under the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rule of 1989, rule 145-A, private vehicles have been restricted from affixing government logos and names on the vehicle. It is being cited that in the event of vehicles requiring to affix government logos, and names on the vehicle, the concerned parties must obtain the official approval of the Central Government.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
