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The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Two errant traders arrested; 79.3 quintals of PDS rice seized
The Adilabad One Town police on Tuesday arrested two errant traders for allegedly selling Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in the guise of rice of different popular brand names in the market. The police identified the arrested accused as G. Rajeshwar and Shaik Ayub, both kirana merchants of Shivaji Chowk area in Adilabad town. One more accused Shaik Aslam of Chilukuri Lakshminagar is at large, police said. The police seized 79.3 quintals of PDS rice packed in as many as 326 bags from the possession of the arrested accused. The errant traders were booked on charges of misappropriation of the rice meant for Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and duping customers to make a quick buck.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Protests staged against neglect of public welfare
Mangaluru: The BJP organised a demonstration outside the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) on Monday, denouncing the Congress-led Karnataka state government for what they described as policies detrimental to public welfare. The rally, marked by fervent speeches, drew participation from party leaders and the protest, MLA Vedavyas Kamath accused the state administration of failing to deliver critical welfare programs to vulnerable citizens, particularly the impoverished. He highlighted delays and denials in issuing Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards and accessing benefits under the Ayushman Bharat health scheme. 'The elderly are suffering immensely, with pensions under the Sandhya Suraksha scheme failing to reach them. This neglect has left senior citizens in distress,' Kamath stated, addressing the gathered Puttur, a BJP leader intensified the critique, alleging systemic corruption and a focus on appeasement politics at the expense of public needs. 'Essential services are not reaching the people. The government is preoccupied with minority appeasement, sidelining the broader welfare of Karnataka's citizens,' he claimed. Fellow party leader Premanand Shetty and other prominent figures echoed these sentiments, urging immediate action to address the grievances.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
MUDA turned into ATM for Congress government, alleges Vedavyasa Kamath
Mangaluru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) has turned into an ATM for the ruling Congress government, said Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyasa Kamath here on Monday. Speaking at a protest organised by the BJP against the 'anti-people' policies of the Congress, the MLA claimed that the MUDA's decision-making powers have been hijacked, and decisions are being made on its behalf in Bengaluru. The MLA also alleged that the Mangaluru Tahsildar's office has become a den of corruption. Calling the Congress government a 'dacoity government', the MLA stated that it has increased the fee for birth and death certificates from ₹5 to ₹50. The stamp duties in different categories have been hiked from ₹20 to ₹100, from ₹50 to ₹500 and from ₹100 to ₹1,000, he said. Mr. Kamath said that the government has made obtaining an e-khata in urban areas a complex and mandatory procedure, done hastily without assessing its pros and cons. Hence, many people are facing difficulties in getting it. The MLA alleged that the government has not released old age pension to the deserved since three months. Criticising the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) for delay in commencing the dredging of 'raja kaluves' and other storm-water drains, he said the civic body should have completed the exercise before the rains started. But the MCC took action only in May, which resulted in artificial floods in the city when the rains began in the last week of May. The MLA alleged that the government is not allowing Above Poverty Line (APL) families to apply for APL cards. It has been proposed to cancel some Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards as the government has no money to procure rice and distribute it to the BPL families. Mr. Kamath claimed that the government has not released State Finance Commission grants to the MCC for the past two years. Urban Development Minister B.S. Suresha, when he visited Mangaluru, had promised to release ₹25 crore and ₹75 crore to the MCC as special grants. The MCC is still waiting for the funds, he said. BJP Dakshina Kannada wing's president Satish Kumpala, and, general secretary and former Mayor Premananda Shetty also spoke.
New Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Centre's fund delay hits Samagra Shiksha uniform scheme: V Sivankutty
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The free uniform scheme for government school students covering boys from Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families, and all girls from Classes 1 to 8 has been disrupted due to the non-disbursal of Central funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme since the 2023–24 financial year, the state government has said. General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that the state is actively working to resolve the issue. Under the Samagra Shiksha project, funds for two sets of uniforms per student are released to schools through the Block Resource Centres. However, the Union government has not released any funds to the Kerala unit of Samagra Shiksha since 2023–24, said the minister.
India Gazette
10-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"11 years of good governance under PM Modi dedicated to welfare of poor, women empowerment": BJP's Smriti Irani
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 10 (ANI): BJP leader Smriti Irani on Tuesday said that 11 years of good governance under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government focused on the development of the poor sections of society, while women empowerment was keenly emphasised with a number of initiatives and schemes. Speaking to ANI, BJP leader Smriti Irani said, '11 years of good governance were dedicated to the welfare of the poor, welfare of agriculture, and women's empowerment. BJP workers, with a happy heart, heartily express their gratitude towards PM Narendra Modi... In the democratic history of our country, PM Narendra Modi has worked for the welfare of the country via various schemes... We pray for his strong leadership to continue.' Smriti Irani also attended a professional meet alongside Jharkhand BJP president Babulal Marandi in Ranchi earlier today. Irani said the important measures taken by the Modi government brought 25 crore Indians out of the Below Poverty Line. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday inaugurated an exhibition at the state BJP office in Bhopal on Tuesday. The exhibition, centred on 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, is dedicated to service, good governance, and the welfare of the poor. Addressing the media on the occasion, CM Yadav highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure for 11 years and stressed that he made various bold decisions necessary for the public's welfare. 'PM Modi took bold decisions necessary for the public's welfare. He took various decisions, be it the implementation of GST, the abrogation of Article 370, the abolition of Triple Talaq or the Ram Mandir temple made decisions for the welfare of every section of the society,' the CM said. Narendra Modi first took office as the Prime Minister of India on May 26, 2014, and is currently serving his third consecutive term. Last year, he took office on June 9 after winning the third-term elections. Marking the occasion, the Union government also released a comprehensive e-book detailing achievements across various sectors over the past 11 years. The year 2025 marks 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government. (ANI)
