Nationwide transport strike tomorrow
Bengaluru, August 06: Various organizations extended their support to the nationwide transport workers strike on August 7 demanding withdrawal of Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill-2017. But the KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation does not support the strike. So, KSRTC, BMTC and other transport corporation buses will be on the roads. Schools and colleges are not declared holiday. Namma Metro service will be as usual tomorrow.
However, auto and taxi drivers, Ola and Uber drivers and owners associations have extended their support. App-based auto, Ola, Uber taxis would be off the roads and this might affect the normal life.
Transport Employees Federation has called for the strike demanding withdrawal of the Motor Vehicles (amendment) Bill, protection to auto and taxi drivers and owners and social security scheme for unorganized workers.
The amendment bill proposed by the central government has become a detrimental to the transport organizations, auto, taxi drivers and owners. So, his organization has extended its support to the strike which demanded the withdrawal of the Bill. But the strike would go on peacefully, said Tanveer, Ola and Uber Drivers Association president.
B Narayana Reddy of the KSRTC Staff and Workers Federation said that his federation is not taking part in the strike called by a few organizations. But the AITUC has called for a fight with a slogan ‘Protect workers, protect country and oust Modi government’ from August 9 to September 18. But some vested interests have been misleading the people which is condemnable, he said.
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NRI Kannadiga community should achieve greater accomplishments: Dr. Arathi Krishna
Bahrain: Dr. Arathi Krishna, Vice President of the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Forum, Government of Karnataka, participated as the Guest of Honour at the prestigious Global Women’s Economic Forum and Exhibition held on January 13, 2025 in Bahrain.
The international event, known for its pivotal role in empowering women entrepreneurs and professionals, provided a unique platform for showcasing business innovations and fostering leadership among women.
During the event, Dr. Krishna emphasized the significance of women’s contributions to entrepreneurship and technological advancements. She noted that the forum's dynamic workshops, panel discussions, and expert speeches offered specialized insights into innovative practices, financial management, and the adoption of new technologies. These knowledge-sharing opportunities are designed to support emerging women entrepreneurs, enabling them to thrive in a competitive global marketplace.
Highlighting the transformative power of such initiatives, Dr. Krishna remarked on the growing achievements of women entrepreneurs in traditionally male-dominated sectors. She acknowledged that the event not only celebrated success stories from across the globe but also inspired young women to pursue entrepreneurship and leadership roles. The participation of women-led businesses from diverse nations underscored the universal nature of entrepreneurial spirit and innovation.
Dr. Krishna also engaged in thoughtful discussions with successful women leaders and interacted with representatives of various Kannada associations in Bahrain. She reiterated her appeal to the global NRI Kannada community to strive for excellence and greater accomplishments in their respective fields.
