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Time of India
20-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Centre instructs officials to complete pending rural drinking water projects in Chikkamagaluru district
Chikkamagaluru: The Union ministry of women and child development deputy director Abhishek Anand instructed the authorities concerned to complete the pending works of the multi-village drinking water project under way in Chikkamagaluru district. The officer directed the officials at a progress review meeting of the Rural Drinking Water and Sanitation Division held at the zilla panchayat. He instructed that the works undertaken under the Jal Jeevan Mission for 146 villages in Chikkamagaluru taluk, 434 in Kadur taluk, and 156 in Tarikere taluk should be completed swiftly. Officials should inspect and take action where jack well works are stalled. The construction of water purification units must be completed, and the pipeline works of the remaining overhead tanks should be of quality. All these works should be completed within the timeline to ensure quality water is available for rural residents, he said. Zilla panchayat CEO HS Keerthana stated that various technical issues exist in all the ongoing multi-village drinking water project works in the district. In addition, necessary land has not been acquired from the forest, revenue, public works, and railway departments for these works. Delays occurred due to lack of permissions in several places, the officer said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Discrepancies were found between the approved number of facilities and the number of households. The respective gram panchayat officials have been instructed to conduct site inspections and submit reports, she added. In the Jal Jeevan Mission project, the meters installed at every household connection should be of good quality. Continuous water supply should be ensured, and the respective gram panchayats are responsible for determining water charges and taxes, she said. It has been advised to take precautions to prevent contaminated water from entering pipelines and adversely affecting public health, she said. All officials concerned should focus on the proper management of the project to ensure the supply of safe drinking water to households, she suggested. Union govt nodal officer Anbalagan, chief engineer Anil Kumar, and various district-level departmental implementation officers attended the meeting.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Take SC, ST atrocity cases seriously, DC directs officials
Chikkamagaluru: Deputy commissioner CN Meena Nagraj directed the officials concerned to take cases of SC/ST atrocities seriously and ensure they are resolved within the stipulated time after case is registered. The DC chaired a meeting of the district-level awareness and monitoring committee for SCs/STs at the DC office on Friday. The DC said compensation funds approved for atrocity cases should be released immediately. The officer instructed the officials to ensure no injustice is done to SCs and STs and to take legal action under the prevention of atrocities act. The DC also expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in granting residential plots to beneficiaries without land in Bannur village of Narasimharaja Pura taluk, despite several instructions. She directed the NR Pura taluk tahsildar to take immediate action. Regarding the issuance of title deeds to 30 tribal families residing in Shettihithlu of Bannur village, for 100 years, he instructed them to accept applications under the forest rights act and take action. Meanwhile, the project coordinators of the comprehensive tribal development plan responded, stating that training would be provided to village-level committees on accepting forest rights applications and that pending and newly accepted applications would be resolved within the stipulated time. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In Kadur town's Ambedkar Nagar, where SCs/STs reside, the tahsildar was instructed to transfer the approved cremation ground to the municipality if it falls within its jurisdiction. ZP CEO HS Keerthana, additional superintendent of police CT Jayakumar, assistant commissioners Devaraj and Kantaraj, committee members, and others attended the meeting. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
India.com
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who worked in many hit films, quit acting to crack UPSC, is now an IAS officer, her name is..., married to..
We often come across people who struggle a lot and then finally become a celebrity. But how many times have you heard that a celebrity struggled to become a government officer? Rarely, right? Meet the talented actress who traded her filmy dreams for a noble pursuit – serving the nation as an IAS officer! She's one of those rare gems who rose to fame with her adorable charm and impressive acting skills, only to leave it all behind for a greater calling. Despite achieving immense popularity and recognition in the South Indian film industry, this actress chose to leave the world of entertainment after clearing India's most difficult exam, the UPSC. Let's uncover the fascinating story of this former starlet turned bureaucrat! Who is she? We are talking about HS Keerthana, who has been in multiple TV series and movies. Keerthana began her acting career at the age of four as a child artist. She chose to quit acting and sit for the UPSC exam while her career was at its height. She is currently serving the nation as an IAS official and is away from the glitzy world. Cracked UPSC on the sixth attempt! According to multiple reports, after multiple attempts, she finally cleared the UPSC exam on her sixth try, proving that determination and hard work can lead to success, no matter the path. Her story is a testament to following one's passion, even if it means taking an unconventional route. Some might see it as a career U-turn, but this actress proved that dreams know no bounds. After achieving superstardom, she took a bold step towards a government role and aced the UPSC exam to become an IAS officer, turning her aspirations into reality. Keerthana is married to According to reports, IAS officer HS Keerthana is married to Dilip. In an interview, she thanked her husband for his support in pursuing her dream of becoming a civil servant. Keerthana's filmography Talking about Keerthana's filmography, she is a well-known actress in the South Indian film and television industries. She has starred in several popular films and TV shows, including 'Karpurada Gombe,' 'Ganga-Yamuna,' 'Mudina Aliya,' 'Upendra,' 'Kanoor Heggadati,' 'Circle Inspector,' 'O Mallige,' 'Lady Commissioner,' 'Habba,' 'Dore,' 'Simhadri and Janani,' 'Chiguru,' and 'Putani Agent.'
India.com
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who quit acting at 15, prepared for UPSC, failed five times, then became IAS, now works as..., her name is..
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is considered one of the most prestigious tests in India. The test is the gateway to becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, among others. Every year, lakhs of aspirants dedicate their time to prepare for what is called India's toughest exam. While people often think that it is students and working professionals who invest in studying for UPSC, today, we will tell you about an actress who left her growing career in cinema and studied hard with an aim to serve the country. Yes, you read that right! The actress we are discussing today did crack the UPSC exam and became a proud IAS officer. If you are wondering who this actress is, then let us tell you we are talking about HS Keerthana. HS Keerthana started her career as a child artist and starred in numerous hit films and TV shows. She worked in Kannada television serials such as Karpoorada Gombe, Ganga Yamuna Saraswati, Muddina Aliya, Kanooru Heggadithi, O Mallige, and more. HS Keerthana held significant value in the South cinema industry. However, over the years, her love for acting started drifting away, and she developed an interest in studying for civil service examinations. As Keerthana started her journey, she put in a lot of effort. Despite that, she failed five times in the exam. The failure did not crush her spirit of working for her country. In her sixth attempt, HS Keerthana cracked the exam with an impressive All India Rank (AIR) of 167. With that, she became an IAS officer and served as the Assistant Commissioner in the Mandya district of Karnataka. Apart from the UPSC exam, HS Keerthana also cleared the Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) exam and worked as a KAS officer for 2 years. The actress indeed is an inspiration for many out there.
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress who worked in many hit films as child artist, then left acting to clear UPSC exam, became IAS officer, her AIR was..., she is...
Meet actress who worked in many hit films as child artist, then left acting to clear UPSC exam, became IAS officer, her AIR was..., she is... The Civil Services Exam is conducted annually in three stages – preliminary, main, and interview- by the UPSC to select officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS), among others. Clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination on the first attempt is no easy feat. Every year, thousands of candidates appear for this exam, but only a select few succeed in becoming administrative officers. These aspirants commit themselves to intense preparation, often studying tirelessly day and night. Some candidates even leave their jobs to prepare for the exam, while others continue working and manage their studies alongside. However, this woman, who started her career as a child artist, worked in multiple hit films and TV shows and quit acting to become an IAS officer. She is… Meet actress who worked in many hit films as child artist, then left acting to clear UPSC exam, became IAS officer, her AIR was…, she is… She is IAS HS Keerthana. She cracked the UPSC Civil Services exam on her sixth attempt by securing AIR 167 in the Civil Services (MAIN) Examination,2019. HC Keerthana began her career at a very young age and went on to feature in numerous South Indian films and television shows. Throughout her time in the entertainment industry, she appeared in more than 32 films and 48 TV shows, including notable titles like Karpoorada Gombe, Ganga-Yamuna, Muddina Aliya, Upendra, Kanoor Heggadati, Circle Inspector, O Mallige, Lady Commissioner, Habba, Dore, Simhadri, Janani, Chiguru, and Putani Agent. Ever since her acting debut, Keerthana has garnered immense popularity among audiences. Her powerful performances earned her numerous awards and accolades throughout her career. In 1992, she starred alongside Tamil superstar Vijay in the film Naalaiya Theerpu. Their on-screen chemistry was widely appreciated, and the duo received immense love from fans for their compelling pairing. Keerthana enjoyed a successful career in the film and television industry until the age of 15. However, at the peak of her success, she decided to leave the industry and prioritize her education. Motivated by her father's dream, she shifted her focus to preparing for the UPSC exams. As per BollywoodShaadis reports, it was in her sixth attempt that Keerthana finally succeeded in clearing the UPSC exams. After clearing the Karnataka Administrative Services (KAS) exam in 2011, she worked as a KAS officer for two years. During this time, her passion for the UPSC exams grew, inspiring her to pursue the prestigious civil services exam further. Keerthana H S, belonging to the OBC category, scored a total of 984 marks in the Civil Services (Main) Examination,2019. She scored 794 marks in the written examination and 190 in the personality test. She obtained an All India Rank(AIR) 167 in the UPSC Civil Services(Main) Examination, 2019.
