Monthly pension for senior citizens above 65 years hiked
New hike to be implemented from November 1
Bengaluru, September 18: The state government has increased the monthly pension being given to the senior citizens above 65 years under the Sandhya Suraksha and Indira Gandhi National Senior Citizens Scheme from Rs 600 to Rs 1000 and the new order would be implemented from November 1.
The government has directed the Treasury Directorate director and district treasury officers to distribute the monthly pension as per the revised system from November 1 under the social security schemes. Chief Minister H.D Kumaraswamy in his budget had declared that the old age monthly pension under the Sandhya Suraksha scheme would be increased from Rs 600 to Rs 1000. But the government has included the beneficiaries of the Indira Gandhi National Old Age scheme for the purpose and issued an order.
Currently, the senior citizens above 65 years were being given Rs 600 and it would be increased to Rs 1000. But in the Indira Gandhi National Old Age scheme, Rs 600 pension was being given to those above 60 years. Now, up to 65 years of age, the same structure would continue and beneficiaries above 65 years of age would get Rs 1000.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
