No govt jobs for families of wildlife attack victims: Karnataka minister
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Thursday clarified in the Assembly that there is no provision to offer government jobs to the legal heirs of persons killed in wildlife attacks, as per existing government orders.
Replying to a question by Sringeri MLA T D Rajegowda during Question Hour, the forest, ecology and environment minister said that families of victims of human–wildlife conflict are being provided financial compensation and monthly assistance.
"The earlier compensation of Rs 15 lakh has been increased to Rs 20 lakh from April 2025, and a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 is being given to a family member for five years," he said.
Stating that forest personnel work under challenging conditions round the clock, the minister added, "In case of the death of on-duty staff, the ex gratia amount has been enhanced from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 50 lakh."
Khandre said that the government is taking all possible measures to mitigate human–wildlife conflict, including incidents involving elephants, and emphasised its continued efforts to safeguard both human lives and wildlife.
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TVK chief Vijay appointed Tamil Nadu CM, to be sworn-in on May 10
Chennai (PTI): Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Saturday appointed TVK chief C Joseph Vijay as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and and the leader will take oath on Sunday, the Lok Bhavan said.
The swearing-in of the Vijay-led ministry will be held on Sunday at 10 am here at Nehru Stadium.
Vijay was appointed CM after he presented letters of support from the VCK and the IUML who have two MLAs each. The governor held talks for about an hour over the requisite support.
According to a Lok Bhavan press release, Vijay was appointed the chief minister by Governor Arlekar as per the provisions of the Constitution. The governor also invited Vijay to form ministry.
Further, Arlekar asked Vijay to seek the vote of confidence on or before May 13.
The TVK chief met the governor along with Congress top leader K Selvaperunthagai and leaders of supporting parties including the CPI(M) State Secretary P Shanmugam.
Taking into account support from VCK and IUML, who have 2 seats each, the TVK's seat tally has now touched 120 in the 234-member Assembly.
