Ministers’ delegation to meet Governor, discuss order permitting prosecution of CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: A delegation of ministers led by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Saturday afternoon, to discuss the order permitting the prosecution of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for his alleged involvement in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam.
Governor Gehlot on Saturday morning granted permission for the prosecution of Siddaramaiah, who is accused of having been allotted site illegally by MUDA.
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Shivakumar and the other ministers in Siddaramaiah’s Cabinet will reportedly discuss with the Governor their opinion about the prosecution permission order.
Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre earlier condemned the order issued by Gehlot, alleging that the Governor has acted in a biased manner and as an ‘agent of a political party’. Khandre also demanded that the President of India should suspend Governor Gehlot for the rash order against CM Siddaramaiah.
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4 workers die after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad
Dhanbad (Jharkhand) (PTI): At least four workers died after being buried under coal slurry in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Saturday, a police official said.
The incident took place at Moonidih coal washery in the command area of Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL).
"Bodies of all four workers were dug out of debris during a rescue operation," Putki police station in-charge Waqar Hussain told PTI.
The incident took place when coal slurry was being loaded into trucks by workers, during which a large chunk of slurry fell and trapped several workers underneath, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Manik Bauri, Dinesh Bauri, Deepak Bauri, and Hemlal Gope.
Meanwhile, the family members of the deceased and local villagers placed the bodies in front of the washery gate and began a protest.
They demanded compensation, jobs for dependents and action against those responsible for the incident.
Police and administration officials are trying to pacify the protesters, an official said.
