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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Assam to issue Aadhaar Cards for adults only through District Commissioners: CM Sarma
To ensure that no illegal immigrant obtains an Aadhaar card, the Assam government has decided to implement a rule where Aadhaar cards for adults will only be issued by the District Commissioners (DCs), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday. The move comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to tighten security and prevent illegal infiltration in the state. CM Sarma made the announcement following a state cabinet meeting that discussed the new measures. He further said that the decision to tighten Aadhaar issuance rules would aid the state government's efforts to safeguard its demographic profile. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like You will never turn off your computer again. Undo "Last night, we pushed back 20 more Bangladeshis as part of our ongoing efforts to detect and push back illegal infiltrators. Very soon, we will implement a decision where Aadhaar cards for adult citizens will be issued only by DCs. This will ensure that no illegal immigrant can get an Aadhaar made and we can track and push them back easily," Himanta Biswa Sarma said. "We will make a decision on it in the next cabinet meeting," the Assam Chief Minister added. Live Events The Assam Cabinet, chaired by CM Sarma, also approved the allotment of government land for 942 infrastructure projects across urban areas in 11 districts under Mission Basundhara 3.0 . "The state cabinet also approved the allotment of government land to be followed by settlement in favour of 1,977 non-government educational, religious, and socio-cultural institutions across 12 districts under Mission Basundhara 3.0. The state cabinet has approved the amendment of certain provisions of the Assam Panchayat (Constitution) Rules,1995," CM Sarma said. "It is proposed that the reservation of the offices of President/Vice President of Zilla Parishad for SC, ST and women shall be done by way of lottery and rotation after excluding the Zilla Parishad in which the office of the President/Vice President has already been reserved for SC and ST by way of lottery and rotation. The process of the lottery shall be conducted in a public and open manner, in the presence of representatives from political parties, administrative officials, and all concerned stakeholders. This will bring equitable opportunity for all the Zilla Parishad Constituencies having Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes representation," he added. The State Cabinet also approved the Moran Autonomous Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, to amend the Preamble and key provisions of the Moran Autonomous Council Act, 2020, for effective governance and uplift of the Moran community. The State Cabinet approved the Matak Autonomous Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, to amend the Matak Autonomous Council Act, 2020, for the development of the Matak community.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Business
- The Hindu
‘Leave us and our land alone': Why Devanahalli farmers have been protesting for over 1,180 days against Karnataka government
The story so far: For over 1,180 days, hundreds of farmers have been staging protests at Channarayapatna hobli in Devanahalli taluk in Bengaluru Rural district, to save over 1,700 acres of land from 'forceful' acquisition by the Karnataka government for industrial development to set up hi-tech Defense and Aerospace Park. On June 27, the protestors launched an indefinite day-and-night dharna, this time at Freedom Park in the IT city. This is the latest measure in a protracted struggle, that is possibly among the longest farmers' protest in the State. Why did the agitation begin? What are the demands of the farmers? What is the government's proposal? What set off the agitation? The Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB) is seeking to acquire 1,777 acres of land spread across 13 villages in Devanahalli taluk for Phase II of the Haralur Industrial Area Development Project. In Phase I of the project, the board developed an industrial area spread over 1,282 acres, with two companies setting up production units. The previous Basavaraj Bommai-led BJP government issued the preliminary notification for Phase II land acquisition on August 30, 2021. The final notification, to acquire 430 acres, was issued by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in 2025, despite stuff opposition from farmers. The villages where land has been notified for acquisition are Palya, Haraluru, Polanahalli, Gokare Bacchenahalli, Nallur, Mallepura, Nallappanahalli, Cheemachanahalli, Mattabaralu, Muddenahalli, Channarayapatna, S. Tellohalli and Hyadala. Following this development, under the banner 'Channarayapatna Land Acquisition Protest Committe', farmers launched an indefinite dharna on April 4, 2022, demanding the State government to withdraw the notification and bring the proposed land acquisition process to a complete halt. Over the course of the three-year-long fight, many like-minded people and organisations have joined the cause. This includes progressive organisations like Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Hasiru Sene, Eddelu Karnataka and Samyukta Horata Karnataka. What are the fears of farmers? It is estimated that about 700-800 farmers' families will be affected by this project. Up to 475 acres are owned by farmers belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Agriculture has created employment for about 6,000 labourers in the area. The area identified for acquisition is a prominent hub for cultivation of food grains, vegetables, greens, and fruits such as grapes, pomegranates, and mango. Vast land patches in the notified area cna be seen growing roses and other flowers as well. Farmers also earn livelihood from dairy farming, sericulture and animal husbandry. For farmers, parting with their fertile agricultural land holds both practical and emotional consequences — a loss of livelihood as well as ancestral inheritence. They are also worried that hundreds of families would be displaced and entire villages wiped out. Most echo the sentiment that they are not interested in monetary compensation; they simply want the State government to drop the proposal. Do all farmers want to retain their land? A public opinion elicited by the KIADB had showed that 80% of farmers had refused to part with their land. However, people have alleged the role of real estate agents and middlemen in manufacturing dissent among the farmers and also persuading a few landowners to give up their land for the project. Some agents are also acting as middlemen between farmers and the KIADB, they say. While compensation for the acquired land will be determined by the Deputy Commissioner of the district, land losers will have the option to receive 10,771 sqft of developed land per acre, which they can use for commercial purposes. To apply for compensation, farmers have to furnish more than 20 documents but not many small landholders have the knowledge to secure them. This is where agents, who have contacts in government departments, are trying to come in, in exchange for a hefty commission. These allegations have been refuted by KIADB officials, who insist that the board has no history of entertaining real estate agents and middlemen. The compensation is directly given to the landowner, and the board follows a fair process, they say. What is the government's stand? The government has attempted to strike a balance between industrial growth and agricultural welfare, appealing to farmers to end their protest on several occasions. Large and Medium Industries Minister M.B. Patil sought to pacify farmers recently by proposing that 495 acres of land belonging to three villages –Mattabaralu, Channarayapatna and S. Tellohalli – in Channarayapatna hobli would be excluded from the acquisition. No land would be acquired from the hobli in future for industrial purposes, he had added. However, he stated that acquisition of the remaining 1,232 acres would proceed unchanged, covering 10 villages. Decrying the offer as a 'divide-and-rule strategy', farmers rejected it summarily and reiterated that the acquisition process for the entire parcel of 1,777 acres should be shelved. 'Devanahalli Chalo' After the talks fell through, on June 25, close to 42 organisations from across the State participated in a massive 'Devanahalli Chalo' protest, where they served a 24-hour ultimatum to the State government to drop the acquisition process in full. Failing this, they threatened to launch an intensified struggle. The march was attended by people from various walks of life, including actor Prakash Raj, experts like T.N. Prakash Kammaradi, academicians and social activists. However, during the public meeting, police detained over 200 farmers. This upset farm leaders who submitted a memorandum to CM Siddaramaiah, accusing the police of treating farmers, who were fighting for justice, as criminals. They also sought action against the police. 'The government has tried to suppress the protest of Devanahalli farmers by using excessive police force. We are shocked to see that all the leaders, including women, being dragged and detained in a barbaric manner,' the memorandum said. Such arrests had been made earlier, too. On August 15, 2022, 72 protesting farmers from Devanahalli were arrested and FIRs were registered against them. Why the long-drawn conflict? Landholders have accused the Congress government of going back on the promise made ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections. Mr. Siddaramaiah, then the Opposition leader, had met protestors and given assurance of putting a complete stop the acquisition process initiated by the BJP. Not only was the promise quickly forgotten, but in fact, the project gained momentum after the Congress government came to power, irking farmers more and deepening the conflict. The resistance later returned into spotlight when farmers decided to boycott the Lok Sabha elections on April 26, 2024, in 14 constituencies in south Karnataka. It was only then that several politicians, including Ministers and candidates, met the farmers to cajole them to cast their votes. While the farmers eventually voted after being assured that their grievances would be addressed, nothing has materialised. Multiple rounds of talks between the farmers and the government as well as political leaders, including Siddaramaiah, H.D. Kumaraswamy, Ministers M.B. Patil and K.H. Muniyappa, have ended in an impasse. Without a final resolution in sight, the tug-of-war between the State and landholders continues to drag on. CM Siddaramaiah is set to hold another meeting with the farmers on July 4.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Welfare assistance worth ₹2.92 crore distributed to SC/ST beneficiaries in Coimbatore
Welfare assistance worth ₹2.92 crore was distributed to 66 beneficiaries in Coimbatore on Thursday during a visit by Justice S. Tamilvanan, chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The distribution took place at the Collectorate, where the Chairperson chaired a review meeting with senior district officials. The meeting focused on the implementation of welfare schemes for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and the availability of basic amenities in hostels and residential settlements. Following the review, petitions from members of the SC/ST communities regarding various issues, including patta allotments and access to basic facilities were submitted. Speaking to the media, the Chairperson said the Commission had carried out field inspections to assess the infrastructure at hostels and housing colonies meant for SC/ST communities. Directions had been given to the district administration to address any gaps identified during the inspections. The government assistance under multiple schemes was distributed to 66 beneficiaries. This included forest rights pattas for 10 persons and land titles worth ₹1.92 lakh for 8 others. Housing allotment orders were issued to 10 beneficiaries under the Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board, with a total value of ₹86.84 lakh. Three beneficiaries received subsidised loans amounting to ₹72.51 lakh under the Annal Ambedkar Entrepreneur Scheme through the District Industries Centre. Under the Kalaignarin Kanavu Illam scheme, housing allotment orders worth ₹6.20 lakh were given to two beneficiaries, while two more received housing assistance totalling ₹10.17 lakh under the PM Janman scheme. Through TAHDCO, loans worth ₹17.36 lakh were extended to three persons. Five beneficiaries received educational assistance of ₹7,000 each. In addition, the Department for the Welfare of the Differently Abled provided modern prosthetic limbs worth ₹5.35 lakh to five persons and a tricycle worth ₹9,200 to one person. The total value of all assistance provided during the visit amounted to ₹2.92 crore.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
SSC MTS, Havaldar 2025 registration starts at ssc.gov.in: Direct link to apply for over 1000 vacancies, and other key details here
SSC MTS, Havaldar application 2025 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025. The application window is now open on the Commission's new portal — The recruitment drive is aimed at filling thousands of vacancies in various central government departments, with 1075 posts already announced for Havaldar positions. Vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) roles are currently under compilation and will be released separately, the Commission noted in the advertisement. SSC MTS Havaldar recruitment 2025 : Important dates Candidates can keep an eye on the important dates to avoid missing out on any key event: Event Dates Notification Release June 27, 2025 Start of Application Process June 27, 2025 Last Date to Apply July 24, 2025 Last Date for Fee Payment July 25, 2025 Application Correction Window July 29 to July 31, 2025 Examination Dates (CBE) September 20 to October 24, 2025 SSC MTS Havaldar 2025: Eligibility criteria Candidates applying for either the MTS or Havaldar posts must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised board by August 1, 2025. Age limit for MTS : 18 to 25 years as on August 1, 2025 Age limit for Havaldar and certain MTS posts : 18 to 27 years Age relaxation : As per government norms for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-servicemen SSC MTS exam 2025: Vacancies While the exact number of MTS vacancies is yet to be disclosed, the Commission has confirmed 1075 openings for Havaldar posts under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). SSC MTS registration 2025: Steps to apply Candidates can follow the steps mentioned here to apply for the SSC MTS, Havaldar vacancies 2025: Visit the official SSC website at Register as a new user to generate your login credentials. Log in using your registration ID and password. Click on the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 application link. Fill in your personal, academic, and category details accurately. Upload your recent photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. Review all entered information before final submission. Submit the application form successfully. Download and save the confirmation page for future use. Alternatively, candidates can click on the link provided here to apply for SSC MTS posts 2025. SSC MTS 2025 : Application fees The application fee has been set at ₹100. However, women candidates and individuals from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and eligible Ex-servicemen are exempted from paying the fee. SSC MTS selection process 2025 The examination structure for the SSC MTS and Havaldar recruitment varies based on the post applied for. Candidates applying for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) positions will be required to appear for a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) only. In contrast, those seeking the Havaldar role must undergo a more comprehensive selection process, which includes the Computer-Based Examination followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and a Physical Standard Test (PST). Notably, the CBE will be administered in a total of 15 languages, encompassing Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages such as Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, and Punjabi. This multilingual approach underscores the Commission's commitment to greater accessibility and inclusivity across diverse linguistic backgrounds. Candidates can click on the link provided here to download the official notice regarding the SSC MTS and Havaldar application. Aspirants are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the SSC recruitment 2025. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Scroll.in
a day ago
- General
- Scroll.in
SSC MTS & Havaldar recruitment 2025: Notification out, apply till July 24
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025. Interested candidates can submit their online applications at the official website till July 24, 2025. The recruitment aims to fill 1,075 Havaldar posts. A correction window will be available between July 29 and July 31, 2025, and the Computer-Based Examination is scheduled to take place between September 20 and October 24, 2025. Age Limit For MTS: 18–25 years (as of August 1, 2025) For Havaldar: 18–27 years (as of August 1, 2025) Direct link to apply for Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination, 2025. Application Fee The application fee is Rs 100, while women candidates and those belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and Ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the fee.
