News Update: 08.08.2010

Bengaluru, Aug. 8: A war memorial would be built in Bengaluru at the earliest in memory of soldiers who laid down their lives while defending the country, said home minister Dr VS Acharya on Sunday.

Martyrs to get memorial, says Acharya

Deccan Chronicle: Reading out Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa’s speech in his absence, the minister reiterated the government’s resolve to build the memorial at the Indira Gandhi fountain park to honour the nation’s brave soldiers.

The government would like to extent atleast 50 per cent rebate in property tax to all ex-servicemen and defense personnel as against the earlier proposal of 100 per cent rebate, he said, adding that the government will also provide necessary support to the family members of jawans who become martyrs.

Governor HR Bhardwaj said retired jawans should be given a job in the civil service.

Law & Order: Praise from the governor

Media reports not to be taken seriously: Governor of Karnataka

Yeddyurappa said Bhardwaj has already clarified to home minister V S Acharya "not to attach importance" to the statement. (TOI)

All issues with the Governor sorted out

Law & Order

Maintenance of law and order is a serious business...Measures for the same are discussed within the four walls, rather than in the media.
Of late it has been a fashion use the media to communicate with each other rather than direct communication!
Governor H R Bhardwaj had made a statement in the media, on poor law and order situation in the State, recently. This has led to a response from the Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs and Urban Development S Suresh Kumar...excerpts:
= The Governor is clearly aware that Home Minister V S Acharya keeping apprising of the latest happenings almost a week on week basis. If they were any such serious complaints, His Excellency could have sought a clarification from the Government, may be from our Home Minister, who is in constant touch with our highness"
="it is hurting to mention that your public utterance about the law and order situation in the State – which is otherwise incident free, has baffled us. Every one knows, but for the few mischief mongers that there has been no major law and order situation which warrants for the comments you (Governor) have made."
=I request you to inform to the government before making it public. "We are ready to respond to any such suggestions from you (Governor)."

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28.06.2009: K'taka bids adieu to Rameshwar Thakur

(photo/ report: Mangalorean)

Bangalore June 28, 2009: The Governor of Karnataka Mr Rameshwar Thakur was accorded a grand farewell by the state government today. Mr Yeddyurappa thanked him for guidance and cooperation. Mr Thakur was seen off at the airport by the Chief Minister and his Cabinet Colleagues. Mr. Yeddyurappa also felicitated Thakur with Mysore peta and garland.
Mr. Thakur earlier received a guard of honour at the Raj Bhavan. Talking to reporters before leaving to the airport, Thakur said he had a good time in Karnataka, and was leaving with a heavy heart. He said Karnataka has developed a lot over the years, and hoped it will strive hard to bring overall development.
Thanking the CM and people for the cooperation received from them during his tenure here, he said: "It was, indeed, a good experience and exposure to elevate my intellectual standard,'' he said.