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The Hindu
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Priyank Kharge: Delegation will be taken to Centre urging to include Koli-Kabbaliga community in STs list
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister and Kalaburagi District in charge Priyank Kharge said that a delegation would soon be taken to the Centre urging it to include the Koli and Kabbaliga communities in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. Speaking at the inauguration of Nijasharana Ambigara Chowdaiya Raitha Bhavana in Honnakiranagi village, built at a cost of ₹50 lakh, and the foundation-laying of development works worth ₹2.4 crore, Mr. Priyank said he had already written to the Union government in this regard. 'Although our party is not in power at the Centre, we will discuss the matter with Backward Classes Welfare Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi and take a delegation to rectify the lapses pointed out by the Centre in this regard,' he said. Reiterating Congress party's commitment to ensuring economic and social justice as enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution, Mr. Priyank said that his party, whenever came to power, made sincere efforts to uplift the most marginalised sections of society. Reaffirming his commitment to the development of the Choudadampur region, he said a statue of Ambigara Chowdaiya would be installed in a prominent location in Bengaluru. He also announced that a ₹4 crore district-level Ambigara Chowdaiya Bhavana had been completed and would be inaugurated soon in the presence of the Chief Minister and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge. Terming Ambigara Chowdaiya as a true Sharana (reformer) who reflected social reality and human values through his Vachana compositions, the Minister urged the youth to understand the Sharana philosophy. 'BJP leaders are using poor youths for religious fanaticism while sending their own children abroad for education. Communities like Koli, Kabbaliga, Edigas, and Mogaveeras must remain cautious about such divisive agendas,' he added. 'BJP designs won't work' Earlier in the day, the Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Praja Soudha in Chittapur town, built at a cost of ₹18.41 crore. Speaking at the event after distributing benefits to 517 beneficiaries under various government schemes, he said that government offices must be people-friendly to ensure good governance. 'The old term 'Mini Vidhana Soudha' is being replaced with Praja Soudha to reflect the idea that administration should be closer to the people. The government belongs to the people, and their work should continue uninterrupted,' he said. Accusing the BJP of political opportunism and stoking communal divisions, Mr. Priyank said that the saffron party's experiments in Mangaluru and coastal Karnataka cannot be replicated in this region. 'This land represents harmony and inclusivity. BJP's attempts at communal politics will not work here. The BJP had politicised even the death of a youth in Bidar to create communal divide. But it didn't work,' he said,
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Minister launches development projects in Kodagu
Madikeri: Minister NS Boseraju, who is in charge of Kodagu district, launched various projects in the district, including a project to build a sub-regional science centre and 3D mini-planetarium in Karnangeri, on Friday. The project is estimated to cost Rs 12 crore and will be built on seven acres. Boseraju, who also holds the science and technology portfolio, reviewed the projects and emphasised the importance of quality construction. He said the state govt has increased grants for the development of the district. He inaugurated the Rs 10 crore taluk administration building, housing the tahsildar's office near Convent Junction in Madikeri. He also inaugurated the Rs 3 crore Madikeri taluk panchayat building near Field Marshal Cariappa Circle, where he announced plans for Praja Soudha construction across 49 taluk centres in the state. He said govt is committed to providing enhanced facilities for the public. The minister addressed various challenges faced by gram panchayats, emphasising the need for diligent work and proper coordination between officials and people's representatives. Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda, Virajpet MLA AS Ponnanna, and DC Venkat Raja were present.
The Hindu
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shahapur drinking water project to be inaugurated by Karnataka CM in August
A most-anticipated drinking water project, being taken up at a cost of ₹70 crore for Shahapur city in Yadgir district, is likely to be inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in August. The project to provide drinking water to Shahapur city from the Sannati bridge-cum-barrage constructed across the Bhima river is almost completed and is expected to be inaugurated at the end of August by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The project, which was implemented by the Drinking Water Supply and Sewage Board, was delineated to provide drinking water to the estimated 1.51 lakh population of Shahapur up to 2050. The project, which comprised laying a pipeline of 18 kilometres stretching from the Bhima river to a filter bed located in the city, has been estimated at ₹ 70 crore. Apart from Shahapur city, two villages – Ingalagi and Madnal – will also get the water from the project. 'The water will be supplied to each house through taps after storing in two tanks, with a capacity of 15 lakh litres each, established in different zones under the AMRIT 2.0 project,' Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Minister for Small Scale Industries and also district in-charge, explained to the media after inspecting the ongoing work near Bheema river on June 21. The officers are prepared to carry out a formal examination after full completion of the project in the next two weeks. This examination likely involves adherence to standards and overall effectiveness in providing clean and safe drinking water to the community. 'The Chief Minister will inaugurate the project since this would be a significant development work for the people of Shahapur city as promised,' Mr. Darshanapur said. The future projects for the taluk are Praja Soudha at a cost of ₹16 crore, drainage at a cost of ₹292 crore, Moraraji Desai Residential School in Ukkinal and Sirwal at a cost of ₹16 crore, B.R. Ambedkar Residential School at a cost of ₹21 crore and Minority Girls Hostel at a cost of ₹9 crore; Boys Residential School at a cost of ₹8 crore; School rooms at a cost of ₹4 crore; and a compound wall at a cost of ₹2 crore in Sagar village. 'These projects will be implemented soon,' Mr. Darshanapur said.
The Hindu
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Lad promises comprehensive development of Alnavar taluk
Affirming his commitment towards the overall development of the newly formed Alnavar taluk, Labour Minister Santosh Lad has said that continuous efforts are being made to make Alnavar a model taluk by initiating various development works. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone for the Praja Soudha administrative building in Alnavar on Tuesday, he said that the State government had sanctioned ₹8.6 crore for the project. Mr. Lad pointed out that although the building was being constructed on the outskirts of the town, it would soon become central as Alnavar town will expand. He clarified that the Praja Soudha was being constructed on available government land in a location convenient for the public. The Minister said that under the Bhoo Suraksha project, 3,90,054 pages of land records in the taluk had been digitised and the digital records were being provided to the public from June 1. A permanent drinking water supply project at an estimated cost of ₹71.9 core had been initiated for 3,780 houses in Alnavar town, he said. Mr. Lad said that the existing six-bed primary health centre in Alnavar would be upgraded to a 30-bed community health centre. As much as ₹6 crore had been released for the restoration and rejuvenation of the canal and tail channel of Indiramma lake in Hulikeri village. About 80% of the work was completed and would benefit irrigation over 1,240 hectares of farmland in the taluk, he said.
The Hindu
01-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Newly formed taluks will get Praja Soudhas as government-sanctioned administrative approvals
With Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah handing over the administrative approval letter to the Deputy Commissioner, Yadgir, the long-pending demand of the people of newly formed taluks to have a taluk administrative building is likely to be fulfilled in a year. Mr. Siddaramaiah handed over the letter to B. Susheela, Deputy Commissioner, after new taluks got administrative approval during the recent meeting held at Bengaluru. Yadgir district had three taluks — Yadgir, Shahapur and Shorapur (Surpur) then. But these taluks were divided when Chief Minister Jagadish Shetter announced it in 2013, as Gurmitkal divided from Yadgir, Wadagera from Shahapur and Hunsagi from Shorapur, respectively. Despite the announcement, new taluks weren't provided the taluk administrative buildings even after many years. Therefore, it was forced to function with the locally available government buildings. But, lack of sufficient space for administration, the officers and general public as well faced difficulties, more particularly in summer. Considering the necessity, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government had promised to construct new taluk administrative buildings and named them 'Praja Soudha' and approved the proposal during the cabinet meeting held at Kalaburagi in September last year. After necessary formalities, taluks have finally got the administrative approval for the construction of Praja Soudhas in each taluk at a cost of ₹ 8.60 crore in two phases. Both Wadagera and Hunsagi taluks were represented by Congress MLAs Channareddy Patil Tunnur and Raja Venugopal Naik, while Gurmitkal was represented by JD(S) MLA Sharanagouda Kandkur. It is learnt that all MLAs have put their hands together for Praja Soudhas get administrative approval. 'The Chief Minister has shown special concern to build administrative buildings in the newly formed taluks, as they were much needed for the smooth functioning of daily activities and public convenience. The new Praja Soudha buildings will have all basic facilities and other requirements as people wanted,' Mr. Tunnur reacted. 'The Yadgir district has remained backward with a lack of civic facilities and government buildings. The government should establish other required buildings, including courts, for taluks for overall development,' Sharanu Gadduge, a pro-Kannada activist, has urged.
