Docs stage dharna supporting Anna's movement against corruption

August 18, 2011

Mangalore, August 18: The doctors under aegis of Indian Medical Association (IMA) have intensified its fight against corruption supporting Anna Hazare's movement for a strong Jan Lokpal Bill.

The Mangaluru branch of IMA on Thursday staged a dharna under the leadership of Dr K Mohandas Bhandary, State IMA leader, in front of IMA Hall from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm.

This was the second protest staged by the Mangaluru branch of IMA against corruption after the arrest of Anna Hazare by Delhi police.

On Wednesday, it had organised a candlelight rally at 8:00 pm from IMA premises to Hampankatta circle, in which doctors and medical students participated.

Dr K Mukund, President, IMA Mangalore, Dr K R Kamath, Secretary, IMA Mangalore, Dr Annayya Kulal, Dr K R Kamath participated in the protest among others.

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‘Nothing for Karnataka’: DKS slams Union Budget, flags Bengaluru neglect

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February 1,2026

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday criticised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming it offered no tangible benefit to the state.

Though he said he was yet to study the budget in detail, Shivakumar asserted that Karnataka had gained little from it. “There is no benefit for our state from the central budget. I was observing it. They have now named a programme after Mahatma Gandhi, after repealing the MGNREGA Act that was named after him,” he said.

Speaking to reporters here, the Deputy Chief Minister demanded the restoration of MGNREGA, and made it clear that the newly enacted rural employment scheme — VB-G RAM G — which proposes a 60:40 fund-sharing formula between the Centre and the states, would not be implemented in Karnataka.

“I don’t see any major share for our state in this budget,” he added.

Shivakumar, who also holds charge of Bengaluru development, said there were high expectations for the city from the Union Budget. “The Prime Minister calls Bengaluru a ‘global city’, but what has the Centre done for it?” he asked.

He also drew attention to the problems faced by sugar factories, particularly those in the cooperative sector, alleging a lack of timely decisions and support from the central government.

Noting that the Centre has the authority to fix the minimum support price (MSP) for agricultural produce, Shivakumar said the Union government must take concrete steps to protect farmers’ interests.

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