Union Minister Tomar to launch scholarship programme for children of Karnataka farmers on Sep 5
New Delhi, Aug 25: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai on Wednesday discussed various issues related to farmers with Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar and invited him for the launch of a scholarship programme for children of the state's farmers on September 5.
After taking oath on July 28, Bommai had announced the scholarship programme for these children (class 11 to post graduate).
"On September 5, he (Tomar) will visit Bengaluru for the launch of a scholarship programme," Bommai told reporters after meeting Tomar.
It was also discussed how both the Centre and the state can boost the agriculture sector in Karnataka, specially doubling farmers' income, he said.
Tomar also informed in the meeting that the Centre has given approval for procurement of green gram at minimum support price in Karnataka, he added.
Union Minister of State for Agriculture Shobha Karandlaje, Karnataka minister for water resources Govinda Karjol and Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Manjunath Prasad were also present in the meeting.
Later, Bommai also called on Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and sought early approval for pending projects struck in interstate river water disputes related to Cauvery, Krishna and Mahadayi rivers.
"A detailed discussion was held for two hours on various pending projects struck in interstate river water disputes. The minister responded positively," he said.
On Upper Krishna Stage-3 project case pending in Supreme Court, Bommai said approval was sought for implementation of projects on the share of water allocated to Karnataka.
Since the Telangana government has withdrawn its writ petition, Karnataka will have no problem in using its share of water, he said.
On Mekedatu project on Cauvery river, he said he sought early approval of the drinking water project meant to fulfill the demand of Bengaluru.
"A Detailed Project Report (DPR) has been submitted to Central Water Commission (CWC). The Union Minister said the DPR will be taken up in the next agenda of the Cauvery Water Management Authority meeting," Bommai said.
Shekhawat also informed that a proposal to declare national status for Upper Bhadra Project will be moved for cabinet approval, he said.
The Yethinahole drinking water project for drought prone districts was also discussed.
Mekedatu drinking water project, Upper Krishna project, Kalasa-Bandurinala project (Mahadayi) are awaiting the Centre's clearance. The state is also awaiting national status for Upper Bhadra project.
Bommai also expressed concern in the meeting over Tamil Nadu taking up an intra state river linking project on Cauvery and said it was not legally acceptable.
The Union Minister has asked the Karnataka government to submit in written about the issue and it will be done soon, he said.
"I have requested the Centre to stand with Karnataka on river water dispute issues as per the law. I believe the issues will be resolved," he added.
Bommai also said he will have a meeting on Thursday with legal officers here on pending court cases related to Cauvery and Krishna river water interstate disputes. He is also scheduled to meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari and Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Police Memorial Hall here.
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar and Industries Minister Murugesh Nirani are accompanying Bommai on his two-day visit.
ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಕೃಷಿ ಸಚಿವ ಶ್ರೀ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಸಿಂಗ್ ತೋಮರ್ ಅವರನ್ನು ಇಂದು ನವದೆಹಲಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭೇಟಿ ಮಾಡಿ ಮಾತುಕತೆ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಸಚಿವೆ ಶೋಭಾ ಕರಂದ್ಲಾಜೆ, ರಾಜ್ಯ ಜಲಸಂಪನ್ಮೂಲ ಸಚಿವರಾದ ಗೋವಿಂದ ಕಾರಜೋಳ ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.@ShobhaBJP @nstomar @GovindKarjol pic.twitter.com/11QCvtPHUf
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
