Senior BJP leader and Karnataka cabinet minister KS Eshwarappa.
Bangalore news August 22 highlights: Reacting to several issues of BJP MLAs and their supporters expressing displeasure over denial of ministerial berths, cabinet minister and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa said that the BJP is like a family. “There will be disputes or misunderstandings in all families. It is true that some of our brothers are dissatisfied but we will lend ears to their grievances,” he said.
Further commenting on why several spots in the cabinet were left vacant, he said, “We need to accommodate legislators who resigned from Congress-JD(S) coalition as well. Some seats will be given to them and the rest will be handed over to BJP MLAs.”
Other major news highlights of the day include:
*Siddarmaiah slams BJP govt for delay in releasing relief funds
*BBMP begins seizure campaign for PoP idols
*Bangalore south MP Tejasvi Surya holds round table on mobility issues
*78-feet-tall monolith at National Military Memorial to be inaugurated by December
*Karnataka health department urges dialogue on menstruation with daughters
*Hoodi railway station in pathetic condition, rail users say
*Expected cabinet protfolio but no question of being unhappy: MLA Murugesh
*KSPCB donates Rs 1 crore to CM’s Distress Relief Fund
*CM meets Malpe delegation to discuss fisheries issues
*Take up tree census immediately: HC directs BBMP
*CM Yediyurappa and ministers seek blessings from Nirmalananda Swamiji
After a decade-long wait, Bengaluru’s National Military Memorial (NMM), built as a tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives for the county, is likely to be opened for the general public by Vijay Diwas on December 16.
Vacancies of apprenticeship training in the trades of Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Electrician, Machinist Grinder, Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance and Tool and Die Maker are available in 515 Army Base Workshop, Bengaluru. ITI Certificate holders (NCVT Pattern) may apply online through the NAPS portal. "The Website is www.apprenticeship.gov.in Duration of training for all the trades is 1 year. A stipend will be paid as per rules. No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview/test," the Defence PRO said in a statement released on Wednesday.
Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya will preside over a panel discussion titled 'The Mobility Crisis: Let's understand and address it' in the city this evening.
BJP MLA Murugesh Nirani (Bilgi, Bagalkot): I was expecting a cabinet portfolio but there is no question about being unhappy. As a disciplined soldier of the party, I understand that the party has taken a decision with a far-thought vision and plan. Some great sacrifice has to be made for the larger good and betterment of the state.
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Wednesday donated Rs 1 crore to CM's Distress Relief Fund in the wake of several districts in the state adversely affected due to incessant rains, floods, and landslides. KSPCB chairman K Sudhakar and other top officials of the Board met CM in his office to hand over the cheque earlier this afternoon.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa met with a delegation from Malpe in Udupi district in Krishna Wednesday to discuss the problems of fishermen. Minister Kota Srinivasa Poojary, MLA Raghupati Bhat, Basavaraja Patil Yatnal, and Lalaji R Mendan were part of the meeting among others.
Reacting to several issues of BJP MLAs and their supporters expressing displeasure over denial of ministerial berths, cabinet minister and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa said that the BJP is like a family. "There will be disputes or misunderstandings in all families. It is true that some of our brothers are dissatisfied but we will lend ears to their grievances," he said.
Further commenting on why several spots in the cabinet were left vacant, he said, "We need to accommodate legislators who resigned from Congress-JD(S) coalition as well. Some seats will be given to them and the rest will be handed over to BJP MLAs."
Former CM and senior Congress leader Siddarmaiah Wednesday criticised chief minister Yediyurappa for delaying the release of relief funds for flood-hit districts. During his third day of visit to inundated areas in Bagalkot, he said, "It has been more than 15 days since floods lashed the state and no single penny has reached the state from the Centre. According to me, there has been a loss of almost Rs 1 lakh crore in the state. What is the CM doing," he questioned.
Bangalore Central MP PC Mohan will visit the National Military Memorial in the city to review work in progress there. The installation work of a 78-feet tall jumbo monolith (Veeragallu) structure bearing the names of martyred soldiers who fought for the country is progressing there. According to the MP, the memorial is likely to be ready for inauguration by Vijay Diwas (December 16).
Average air quality in Bengaluru is 'moderate'. At 10.30 am, PM 2.5 (Fine Particulate matter) is at an 'unhealthy' level if you are near Jayanagar, HSR Layout, or Brigade Road The same is at 'moderate' levels near Bapuji Nagar, Ulsoor, and Koramanagala.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the BBMP to hold a complete census of trees in Bengaluru immediately.
The divisional bench headed by Chief Justice Abhay S Oka directed the BBMP to do so while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by environmentalist TD Dattatreya and the Bangalore Environment Trust.
“Starting from Tuesday, the tree census shall be commenced within two weeks, besides setting up a committee of experts in a week’s time,” the bench directed.
Speaking at the first Cabinet meeting after its formation, Chief Minister Yediyurappa said, “The portfolios and the responsibility of the districts would be finalised shortly. Meanwhile, the ministers must immediately commence a study on the woes caused by the inundation and submit a report involving the relief measures before the next cabinet meeting.”
The ministers in charge for flood-affected districts include Lakshmana Savadi in Belagavi, Shashikala Jolle in Chikkodi (Belagavi), K.S.Eeshwarappa in Bagalakote, Govinda Karjola in Vijayapura, Basavaraj Bommai in Haveri, Jagadeesh Shettar in Dharwad, CC Patil in Gadag, Sriramulu in Bellari in Raichur, CT Ravi in Chikkamagalur, Madhu Swamy in Hassan, S Suresh Kumar in Kodagu, R Ashok in Mysore, V.Sommanna in Chamrajanagar, Kota Srinivas Poojari in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. Read more
The change of leadership in Karnataka BJP was pending since February when Yediyurappa turned 76 — the BJP has a policy of 75 years as the cut-off age for its executive leaders. Yediyurappa is believed to have been given the concession to be the Karnataka CM on account of the mass support he brings to the BJP from the dominant Lingayat community.
Kateel, a member of the Bunt community from coastal Karnataka, has his roots in the RSS in Mangalore but does not enjoy a mass support base like Yediyurappa. Read more
With the Ganesha festival now in vicinity, Bangalore's local civic body the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has tightened its vigil against the usage of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols during the same.
The BBMP will officially begin the seizure of PoP idols in the city at 9 am on Wednesday from different points of Bengaluru.
Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has been appointed new BJP Karnataka president. The decision was confirmed after BJP national general secretary Arun Singh sent a letter to the Karnataka faction of the party including CM BS Yediyurappa.