Notice to U T Khader after petition questions computerised PDS coupon

October 4, 2016

Bengaluru, Oct 4: The Karnataka High Court on Monday ordered notices to Food and Civil Supplies Minister U T Khader and the state government on a petition against the new system of food grain distribution.

Akkayamma and other residents of Someshwara Colony had filed a petition questioning the computerised coupon system introduced by the Food and Civil Supplies Department.

They said they were facing hardship in collecting their share of food grain under the coupon system. Since most of the beneficiaries are daily wage workers holding BPL ration cards, they cannot queue up to collect their food grain and leave their jobs.

The government counsel, however, argued before the court that the new system was introduced to weed out bogus cards and to bring transparency in the public distribution of food grain. Justice A S Bopanna ordered the notices and adjourned the hearing until October 24.

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yereg awuya kiri kiri yenk borchi muklena sawu.

i request khader to leave the coupon policy and implement the easiest method to distribute the food grains.

MR UTK, what u know being a good politician u have to understand the situation of bpl card holder, bpl card is given to below poverty line people, so they have to work daily to feed their family in between if they lose two days work for the coupon purpose this will be a terrible experiment.

yahh UT khader's main intention of introducing the coupons is only unemployed people should get the food others wont go up for the queue leaving their work.

yahh everybody facing the same problem, its totally a well planned tricks for the golmal because if this problem arise again and again people will stop to collect the food grains so those can be sold for money outside, dont know how extreme politician will go deep in future, i would like to thank akkayamma for raising the complaint.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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