Shivamogga airport to be completed by next June: CM Yediyurappa
Bengaluru, Jun 12: Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Saturday said that work on Shivamogga airport, which will have facilities on par with Bengaluru airport, is in progress and instructions have been given to complete it by next June.
The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the work today at Sogane village, about 12 km from Shivamogga city.
The airport will be well equipped and be next only to Bengaluru airport to have such facilities, and despite financial difficulties, funds have been released and work taken up in a fast phase, Yediyurappa was quoted as saying in an official release.
Stating that much development is expected in central Karnataka districts with the coming up of this airport, he said it would help in all-round development of Shivamogga district, encourage more industries to come up and generate more jobs.
The Chief Minister noted that the work on the runway, link roads and perimeter roads is in progress and the compound construction work has mostly been completed and that 11,500 metres of 15,900 meters compound work has been finished.
He also unveiled the building design of the airport, during the review, the release added.
The cost of Shivamogga airport has gone up from Rs 220 crore to Rs 384 crore, the government had said a few months ago.
Shivamogga is the political home turf of Yediyurappa, as he represents Shikaripura constituency in the district, while his son B Y Raghavendra is the MP from Shivamogga constituency.
ಸೋಗಾನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾಗುತ್ತಿರುವ ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ವಿಮಾನ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣದ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಪರಿಶೀಲನೆಯನ್ನು ಇಂದು ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಮುಂದಿನ ಜೂನ್ ಒಳಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಮಗಾರಿ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಿಸಲು ಸೂಚನೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಈ ವಿಮಾನ ನಿಲ್ದಾಣದಿಂದ ಮಧ್ಯ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ಜಿಲ್ಲೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಕೈಗಾರಿಕೆಗಳು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಗಿ ಉದ್ಯೋಗಾವಕಾಶ, ಪ್ರಗತಿ ನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. pic.twitter.com/OZf0AG8LyZ
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US State Department report highlights human rights violations in India
Washington DC: In a scathing critique of human rights abuses, the United States State Department has released its annual report titled "India 2023 Human Rights Report." The document, compiled by the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, sheds light on a myriad of issues, including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, arbitrary arrests, and surveillance of civil society activists and journalists.
One of the most concerning issues outlined in the report is the outbreak of ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur. The conflict has resulted in significant human rights violations, with hundreds dead and tens of thousands displaced from their homes since early May.
The report criticises the Indian government's response, citing minimal credible steps taken to identify and punish officials responsible for human rights violations. Instances of arbitrary or unlawful killings, including extrajudicial killings, are highlighted, such as the case of former Samajwadi MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf Ahmed, who were shot dead in custody in Uttar Pradesh.
Furthermore, the report highlights an alarming incident where constable Chetan Singh fatally shot three Muslim passengers and a Railway Protection Force official on a train from Jaipur to Mumbai. Witnesses claimed Singh selectively targeted his victims based on their names, leading to allegations of a hate crime.
Extrajudicial killings are not isolated incidents, as the report reveals a staggering 813 cases registered between 2016 and 2022, with Chhattisgarh and Uttar Pradesh recording the highest numbers. Additionally, disappearances allegedly involving government authorities and arbitrary arrests are widespread, with police accused of failing to file required arrest reports, resulting in unresolved cases.
The report sheds light on the misuse of special laws to delay judicial reviews of arrests, particularly citing the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, which accounted for over 8,000 arrests between 2015 and 2020. It also documents instances where individuals were detained for custodial interrogation without proper identification or arrest warrants.
Property seizure and forced evictions without due process are also condemned in the report. Numerous cases were reported where individuals were displaced from their residences and had their properties seized or demolished, often under the pretext of municipal regulations.
Of particular concern is the targeting of vocal critics from the Muslim community by state governments, especially after protests or communal violence. Human rights activists report instances where bulldozers were used to destroy homes and livelihoods without adequate legal recourse, raising questions about the abuse of power.
In addition to physical harassment and attacks, journalists critical of the government face intimidation tactics, including raids on their workplaces and homes, seizure of electronic devices, and threats of legal action. The report highlights instances where government officials, at both local and national levels, exert pressure on media outlets, constrain freedom of movement, and disrupt access to communication services, such as mobile telephones and the Internet.
The report concludes by emphasising the Indian government's restrictions on digital media and frequent monitoring of users, undermining freedom of expression and privacy rights.
