Nearly 14 lakh ineligible ration cards identified in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Karnataka's Food and Civil Supplies Minister K.H. Muniyappa said on Monday that around 14 lakh ineligible ration cards have been identified in the state.
According to a statement, cited by Deccan Herald on Tuesday, authorities have identified 13.87 lakh ineligible cards of which 3.64 lakh have been cancelled. Out of this, 2964 cards belonging to government employees have been weeded out.
The minister stated that 4.35 crore beneficiaries in Karnataka are receiving benefits through 1.51 crore ration cards.
The note indicated that the number of ineligible ration cards could exceed 20 lakh, since those not availing of ration for 6 months, not receiving DBT for a year, and having annual income above the set limit are considered ineligible.
The beneficiaries will be invited to submit new applications in the coming days to obtain new cards with the same numbers as those of ineligible cards.
Muniyappa also confirmed that the DBT of Rs 170 to each Anna Bhagya beneficiary instead of five kg of rice would continue. He further mentioned that officials have been instructed to frame a law to reduce food wastage in hotels and community halls.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
