Will take dip in rivers here instead at Maha Kumbh: Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi
Belagavi: Public Works Department and District In-charge Minister Satish Jarkiholi stated that he will take a dip in the Krishna, Ghataprabha, and Hiranyakeshi rivers in Karnataka, instead of at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.
Speaking to reporters, Jarkiholi responded to a question regarding Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's plans to visit the Maha Kumbh. The minister mentioned that he would not travel to Prayagraj and would instead perform his spiritual duties locally.
When questioned about recent claims made by Shivakumar’s supporters that he would be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka, Jarkiholi responded that there was nothing wrong with such claims. However, he mentioned that the Congress high command has asked them not to make any statements that would damage the party’s reputation.
When further asked about Dalit MLAs from Congress going to New Delhi to meet the high command, Jarkiholi said that he was unaware of any such developments, adding that he has no plans to travel as of now.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
