Kannadigas must get lion share of jobs in Karnataka: BSY’s I-Day message

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August 15, 2019

Bengaluru, Aug 15: Kannadigas must get the biggest share of jobs available in Karnataka, chief minister BS Yediyurappaasserted during his Independence Day address at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Grounds on Thursday.

Yediyurappa's assertion came a month after Andhra Pradesh became the first state in the country to reserve jobs for locals in all private industrial units and factories, irrespective of whether or not these companies get financial or other help from the government.

In July this year, The Andhra assembly had passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, which reserves 75% private jobs across all categories in industrial units, factories, joint ventures as well as projects that are in public-private partnership mode.

After unfurling the national flag and greeting battalions — including those of the armed forces, Karnataka State Reserve Police, National Cadet Corps and Bharat Scouts and Guides — the Yediyurappa said, “It is our established stand that Kannadigas must get a lion’s share of jobs available in Karnataka. I would like to reiterate that this government respects the sentiments of people of this land. We are committed to ensuring selfrespect and job opportunities of Kannadigas are never compromised or threatened.”

He, however, added: “At the same time, in the federal structure, we are ready to offer equal opportunities to all those who come to Karnataka seeking employment.”

Yediyurappa also hoped that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will develop in all respects and join the mainstream in the wake of the constitutional changes effected with regard to articles 370 and 35A.

“Kashmir is India’s crown... What was a cradle of Indian culture had been given a uni-dimensional cultural narrative and the native settlers were driven out. Anti-national and terrorist forces held the region’s three districts hostage. Peace was out of reach. Stones were thrown at soldiers. Kashmir’s economy had touched a new low...,” Yediyurappa rued.

BSY does a Jagan, promises lion’s share of jobs for Kannadigas

Bengaluru, Aug 16: Kannadigas must get the biggest share of jobs available in Karnataka, chief minister BS Yediyurappaasserted during his Independence Day address at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Grounds on Thursday.

Yediyurappa's assertion came a month after Andhra Pradesh became the first state in the country to reserve jobs for locals in all private industrial units and factories, irrespective of whether or not these companies get financial or other help from the government.

In July this year, The Andhra assembly had passed the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, which reserves 75% private jobs across all categories in industrial units, factories, joint ventures as well as projects that are in public-private partnership mode.

After unfurling the national flag and greeting battalions — including those of the armed forces, Karnataka State Reserve Police, National Cadet Corps and Bharat Scouts and Guides — the Yediyurappa said, “It is our established stand that Kannadigas must get a lion’s share of jobs available in Karnataka. I would like to reiterate that this government respects the sentiments of people of this land. We are committed to ensuring selfrespect and job opportunities of Kannadigas are never compromised or threatened.”

He, however, added: “At the same time, in the federal structure, we are ready to offer equal opportunities to all those who come to Karnataka seeking employment.”

Yediyurappa also hoped that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will develop in all respects and join the mainstream in the wake of the constitutional changes effected with regard to articles 370 and 35A.

“Kashmir is India’s crown... What was a cradle of Indian culture had been given a uni-dimensional cultural narrative and the native settlers were driven out. Anti-national and terrorist forces held the region’s three districts hostage. Peace was out of reach. Stones were thrown at soldiers. Kashmir’s economy had touched a new low...,” Yediyurappa rued.

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March 15,2024

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Bengaluru, Mar 15: Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis. People across various neighbourhoods have been forced to order food from restaurants and take bath on alternate days due to the water scarcity.

Even those in high-rise apartments equipped with water harvesting systems now find themselves reliant on water tankers for basic needs, leading to stringent usage restrictions.

Eateries are mulling over use of disposable cups, glasses and plates to avoid excess use of water.

Educational institutions are also feeling the pinch. Recently, a coaching centre in the city asked its students to attend classes online due to an 'emergency' for a week. Similarly, a school on Bannerghatta Road was also closed, asking students to attend classes online just like they did during the Covid pandemic.

Residents have come with up new methods to try and conserve water. With temperature rising, it is difficult to avoid a daily shower but they are left with no option but to take bath on alternative days, said Sujatha, a resident of KR Puram.

"What to do? Clean vessels, cook food, wash clothes....so, we have started using paper plates, that way we have cut down on our water usage. And we order food twice a week. We are using the washing machine only once in a week now," she said.

Some others have resorted to visiting a mall to take a shower or use the toilet facilities.

Lakshmi V, an IT professional living in Singasandra, has been requesting her firm to allow WFH option so that she and her family can temporarily shift to her native place in Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu until the situation becomes better.

"If the situation persists, we are thinking of seeking a work from home option. We are planning to move to our native place in Tamil Nadu temporarily till rain arrives here," she said.

Bengaluru primarily gets its water supply from two sources - Cauvery river and groundwater. For most non-drinking uses, recycled water processed by sewage treatment plants is used. With no rain for a while now, the primary sources have been stretched to their limits. Bengaluru needs 2,600-2,800 million litres of water daily, and the current supply is half of what's required. The result is a daily struggle for the city's residents.

The brunt is also being borne by people living in the outskirts of Bengaluru, especially in 110 villages that were merged with the city in 2007.

The crisis has also turned into a political battle between the state's ruling Congress government and the opposition BJP with Lok Sabha just weeks away. While the BJP has held several protests blaming the government, the Congress has accused the BJP-ruled federal government of not providing financial assistance to drought-hit Karnataka.

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March 21,2024

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Mangaluru: A man from Dakshina Kannada was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh after he was promised a Poland visa.

In a complaint, a resident of Belthangady, stated that the accused, Manoj, had promised a job for his son in Poland. 

Between May 22 of last year and March 19, he handed over Rs 2.2 lakh in various phases, citing different reasons.

However, since the accused failed to provide a visa or return the money, a case was registered at the Dharmasthala police station under IPC sections 417 and 420.

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March 17,2024

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Bengaluru: The Vokkaliga heartland of the old Mysuru region consisting of several southern districts will be the testing ground for the recently forged BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka in the Lok Sabha polls.

The ruling Congress will now look to consolidate its gains that it made in the assembly elections in May last year when it made inroads into the strongholds of the regional party headed by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda in these districts.

In the 2019 Pariamentary elections, the Congress and JD(S) fought together but secured only one seat each in the state. The BJP bagged 25 out of the total 28 Lok Sabha seats.

The Congress and JD(S) win, in fact, came in the old Mysuru region -- Bangalore Rural and Hassan, respectively, while Mandya seat went to an independent backed by the BJP.

This time, the JD(S) has an alliance with BJP. According to sources, the JD(S) is likely to be alloted Hassan, Mandya and Kolar seats in the region, from where Deve Gowda's party draws its strength from in Karnataka.

The JD(S) is now looking to bounce back after the drubbing it received in the May assembly polls.

The Congress and JD(S) are considered to be traditional rivals in the region, where the BJP has also been improving its vote-share.

The BJP-JD(S) alliance hopes to counter the Congress' surge in the region, determined to consolidate Vokkaliga votes in their favour and banking on the Modi charisma. Both parties also hope to gain from each other with this alliance.

The Congress is hoping to further its prospects and continue its dominance in the region, with the help of its strong local leadership and riding on its five guarantee schemes.

Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress state President D K Shivakumar, who is also the Deputy Chief Minister come from this region, and so does JD(S) patriarch Deve Gowda and his son H D Kumaraswamy, a former CM and that party's state President.

According to a political analyst, 'coordination among local leaders and transfer of votes between the parties are going to be key for the BJP-JD(S) alliance to click.' Lack of trust between sizeable workers and leaders of both parties on the ground had proved to be counterproductive for Congress and JD(S) combine in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, resulting in their rout and helping the BJP.

Both Congress and BJP have announced candidates for some seats in the region for the 2024 polls.

The Congress has re-nominated D K Suresh, brother of Shivakumar, from Bangalore Rural.

Interestingly, the BJP has fielded the scion of the erstwhile Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar from Mysore and noted cardiac surgeon and Deve Gowda's son-in-law, Dr C N Manjunath, from Bangalore Rural.

In Karnataka, the Lok Sabha elections will be held in two phases on April 26 and May 7.

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