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The Hindu
21 hours ago
- General
- The Hindu
Give priority to sanitation to safeguard public health, Sedam officials told
Deputy Commissioner B. Fouzia Taranum has emphasised the need for maintaining cleanliness and preparing for potential flooding during her inspection tour of Sedam taluk recently. Chairing a progress review meeting at the tahsildar's office in Sedam town, she said that as the town continues to grow, sanitation must be prioritised to safeguard public health. Instructing Town Municipal Council Chief Officer Sharannayya Swamy to ensure effective garbage collection and to discourage open littering, she also directed the Police Department to take appropriate steps to improve traffic management within the town. She reviewed the ongoing civil works under the Public Works and Panchayat Raj Engineering Departments and stressed the importance of completing the projects on time without compromising on quality. In view of possible floods, she asked officials to stay prepared and ensure clean drinking water supply to avoid any health issues. She also instructed the Health Department to take proactive steps to prevent outbreaks of water-borne diseases. During her visit to the Sedam Taluk Record Room, she reviewed the progress of the Bhoo Suraksha scheme and directed officials to begin offering digital access to land records for public convenience in the coming days. Earlier, her visit began with an inspection of the installation of streetlights by KRDCL across the Malkhed-Kagina river bridge. She then visited the Village Administrative Office and the Arivu Kendra in Neelahalli village. At Bibballi village, she inspected the renovation work at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya being carried out by the Panchayat Raj Engineering Division. Later, she interacted with students at the model school in the same village as part of the 'Spurthi Kiran' programme, sharing motivational tips and encouraging them to start early preparation for competitive exams like KPSC and UPSC. She took selfies with the children, much to their delight. Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Channappa Rayanna and DDPI Suryakant Madane accompanied her. She also visited the Satapanahalli Jackwell that supplies drinking water to Sedam town and reviewed the ongoing works. In Shastri Nagar, she inspected the CC road work. At the park in Gandhi Nagar, she observed a tree-planting drive by members of women's self-help groups. She instructed municipal and Forest Department officials to develop a model park in the town. As part of the visit, Ms. Taranum inspected the recently inaugurated Indira canteen in Sedam town and tasted food. She appreciated the quality of the meals served and directed staff to ensure cleanliness in the kitchen and surrounding premises. Accompanying the Deputy Commissioner on the visit were Assistant Commissioner Prabhureddy, Urban Development Cell Project Director Munavar Daula, Tahsildar Shreyanka Dhanashree and other senior officials of the taluk.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Your efforts to crack competitive exam have to be undeterred: KSRTC MD
KSRTC Managing Director Akram Pasha on Wednesday advised candidates aspiring to crack competitive examinations that their efforts have to be very strong and dedicated since they are in an era of competition and winning this marathon has to be focussed. Speaking after inaugurating a coaching camp for K-SET and UGC-NET exams organised by the KSOU Competitive Examination Centre here, he said success is not easy in the age of tough competition. 'You need to have a fear that will wake you and show you the way to success with hard work.' He said the UPSC, UGC-NET and KPSC exams are not easy to achieve. 'I have the experience. Therefore, do not waste your time and focus on preparing for the exam if you wish to achieve your goals,' the official told the candidates. Mr. Pasha added facilities for cracking the competitive exams are aplenty unlike the past. 'You have the technology on your side. You can make use of the various tech platforms available to achieve your dreams,' he advised. Vice-chancellor Sharanappa V. Halse said the 45-day training programme may help the candidates to realise their dreams. 'Your dedication and hard work will bring success. Keep an aim and work accordingly. Always value time.' S.K. Naveen Kumar, Registrar, C.S. Anand Kumar, Registrar Evaluation, Ramanathan and N.R. Chandre Gowda, Deans, S. Niranjan Raj, Finance Officer and Jainahalli Satyanarayana Gowda, coaching coordinator, were present.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
In Brief: KPSC notification for recruitment quashed
Karnataka Administrative Tribunal Karnataka Public Service Commission road safety curriculum In a major setback to the state government, the(KAT) annulled the's (KPSC) February 26, 2024,notification for recruiting 384 Gazetted Probationers, citing a violation of the Supreme Court's 50% reservation cap, and also struck down the government's December 2022 order that raised quotas to 56% without legislative approval. The tribunal, led by Chairperson Justice RB Budihal and member Raghavendra Auradkar, ruled in response to a petition by BN Madhu of Channapatna, challenging the legality of the increased quota based on the 2022 ordinance issued by the Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government, which raised SC/ST reservation from 18% to 24%.While allowing KPSC to issue a fresh notification within legal limits, the verdict disrupts the recruitment process, affecting thousands of aspirants, and the state government is now expected to challenge the ruling in the High a rare and significant find, historian and researcher Dr B Ramachari has unearthed a 233-year-old edition of the prestigious British newspaper 'The Mail' or 'Claypoole's Daily Advertiser', which contains a detailed account of Tipu Sultan's valour during the Third Anglo-Mysore newspaper, published in 1792, had a series of letters written by British officer Lord Cornwallis to the then Governor-General. These letters vividly describe the events of the war and provide compelling insights into Tipu Sultan's military strategies and to the report, Tipu Sultan, accompanied by a formidable army of 30,000 soldiers, was advancing from Arcot toward the Carnatic region, camping near Bengaluru and Srirangapatna. Lord Cornwallis, in his letters, had expressed concern to the Governor-General about the possible consequences of engaging Tipu Sultan in Police Department's proposedhas not yet been incorporated into the state school syllabus. The Education Department has decided to bring this matter to the attention of the textbook committee chairperson for necessary Department had prepared a detailed curriculum on road safety and requested the Department of State Education Research and Training (DSERT) to integrate it into various grade-level syllabi. DSERT officials forwarded this proposal to the Karnataka Textbook Society (KTBS).In response, KTBS managing directors informed that any addition or removal of topics requires approval from a textbook revision or creation committee appointed by the government. Once such a committee is formed, the Police Department's prepared road safety curriculum will be formally presented for consideration.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka to receive 4,500 electric buses under PM e-Drive scheme
Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has announced that Karnataka will receive 4,500 electric buses under the central government's green mobility initiative , the PM e-Drive Scheme . The move is part of India's broader objective to reduce transport-related pollution and achieve net-zero emissions by 2070. 'We've taken a major decision for Karnataka. Under the PM e-Drive initiative, we are providing electric buses. We are working earnestly to realise PM's vision of net zero emissions by 2070,' Kumaraswamy said in a media release. Kumaraswamy criticised Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao for reportedly shutting down Jan Aushadhi Kendras operating within government hospital premises. These centres provide low-cost medicines to the public. 'Are you clearing Jan Aushadhi stores to make space for liquor or narcotics outlets?' Kumaraswamy questioned. He alleged that the move could benefit specific groups while denying affordable medicines to the poor and middle class. The Union Minister also questioned the state government's reported decision to pay ₹1.49 crore to senior advocate Kapil Sibal for representing former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the MUDA case. 'Whose money is that? Is it Siddaramaiah's personal money? Why is the government paying for a private legal defense?' he asked. Kumaraswamy further criticised the state Cabinet's alleged decision to halt investigations into irregularities in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitments from 2011. He alleged that appointments within the KPSC have been linked to financial transactions. 'In fact, the person responsible for the Arkavathi land scam has now been made the KPSC Chairman. They've fixed rates of lakhs and crores for each post,' he said.
New Indian Express
07-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
KPSC denies paper leak in Gazetted Probationers' exam; JDS calls explanation ‘fabricated'
BENGALURU: Following allegations that the question paper of Gazetted Probationers' Mains Examination conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) was leaked much before the exams began on May 5, KPSC issued a statement that there was no leakage of the question paper. 'There were rumours on social media that the essay paper was leaked at the BBMP Composite PU College in Kasturbanagar, Mysore Road. A detailed report was obtained. KPSC has adopted multi-level security measures to prevent leakage of question papers, to conduct the exam in a transparent manner. The question papers were taken in a sealed box, a sealed metal trunk and sealed tamper-evident covers were used,' KPSC said in a press statement. However, JDS slammed KPSC, stating that it has not learnt any lessons from the past and the public service is playing with the lives of candidates. In a social media post on Tuesday, JDS said, 'The corrupt Congress government has failed in conducting KPSC exams. The exam paper leak stands testimony to this. KPSC has not learnt any lessons from its past mistakes.' Replying to KPSC's explanation that the question paper bundle was open due to 'mechanical transportation', JDS said that it was a fabricated story.
