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JD(S) strikes another alliance, now with Pawar's NCP

DHNS
February 16, 2018

Bengaluru, Feb 16: The JD(S) is all set to forge an alliance with the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ahead of the Assembly polls.

Pawar, who was in the Bengaluru on Thursday for the working committee meeting of the NCP, met JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy and had a telephonic conversation with JD(S) supremo and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda.

"We did not go into the details of the alliance, but the observation is that the JD(S) leadership is sympathetic to coming together. I don't see why this alliance should not work out," Pawar said.

The Maratha strongman has been reaching out to like-minded parties across the country to form an united alliance against the BJP. "In Karnataka, the NCP's target is to defeat the BJP." He pointed out that the NCP was part of an alliance comprising the JD(S) and the Left parties in Kerala.

Pawar, 77, a veteran who was once a prime ministerial candidate, said the NCP had "limited strength" in Karnataka. "But, we have dedicated workers in some districts and Assembly constituencies. The NCP will contest limited seats," he said. Sources in the JD(S) said the NCP will fight 5-7 seats.

The former Maharashtra chief minister said he will spend about a week campaigning in the north Karnataka districts. "Farmers, dalits and minority welfare will be our focus."

Pawar's rider

The alliance with the JD(S) comes with a rider. "I put a condition that the JD(S) will not truck with the BJP in the event of a hung Assembly and Kumaraswamy accepted this condition," he said.

The JD(S) alliance with the NCP comes days after it announced a tie-up with the Mayawati-led Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), which could split Dalit votes that traditionally go to the Congress.

Pawar is hopeful that a UPA-like alliance will be in place to take on the BJP in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. "Let's not forget, in 2004, Atal Bihari Vajpayee was a popular prime minister. But, we never thought we'd form a government under Manmohan Singh.

The NCP chief said he has revised his assessment of the Congress president Rahul Gandhi, whom he once called "immature." He said Rahul now has stature. "Anybody heading a political party, however big or small, has some stature."

Mahadayi: Pawar backs K'taka

Former Maharashatra Chief Minister Sharad Pawar said Karnataka should get the benefit in the ensuing row over sharing of the Mahadayi river water. "Goa depends on tourism, whereas Karnataka is a farming state. And water is important for farmers. So, Karnataka must benefit," he said. Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra are riparian states of the Mahadayi.

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June 25,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 25: Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) examinations commenced in Karnataka on Thursday amid relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

Schools in the state ensured that social distancing norms were followed and other precautionary measures taken at the examination centres. All the students underwent thermal screening at the centres and were provided hand sanitisers and masks.

"Today, 464 students are writing the exam. In every classroom, 20 students will be writing their papers. We have also arrangements two separate classrooms for those from containment zones and those who are unwell," said Sister Sagaimir, Principal, St. Joseph's Convent Girls High School.

"We have been working for the last two weeks to put everything in place for the examination Ensuring they maintain social distancing, wear a mask and sanitise," she added.

In other schools, arrangements at the designated centres were inspected before the exams began.

Yesterday, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar held a video conference with senior officials to review the preparedness for safely conducting the SSLC examinations scheduled on June 25.

"8,48,203 students will appear for the SSLC examination starting tomorrow in 2,879 centres across the state. All the guidelines issues by state government must be followed strictly" Sudhakar said in the meeting.

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July 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 5: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has asked officials to ensure that all necessary arrangements for COVID-19 patients must be carried out efficiently and transparently, Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

"Karnataka is in a better position due to the efforts and hard work of ministers, doctors, officials and all staff. The cases have increased in Bengaluru and some other districts in last few days due to various reasons. We all have to work hard and contain the spread of virus," Dr Sudhakar told media on Saturday.

"Responsibilities related to policy formulation, preparation of guidelines, communication to media and management of war room have been assigned to me. Deputy Chief Minister Ashwath Narayan has been given the responsibility of managing COVID-19 care centres and Revenue Minister R Ashoka and Chief Minister's political secretary Vishvanath have been given the responsibility of managing private hospitals. The Chief Minister has instructed all of us to work in synergy," he said.

Dr Sudhakar said the matter of imposing lockdown in the state again was discussed in the task force meeting. "I and Deputy Chief Minister suggested that lockdown is not necessary at this stage. The Chief Minister will take a decision on this matter," he added.

Home Minister Basavar Bommai, Health Minister B Sriramulu, Revenue Minister R Ashoka and senior officials were present in the task force meeting.

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January 26,2020

Udupi, Jan 26: The late seer of Pejawar Mutt Vishwesha Tirtha Swami has been posthumously honoured with Padma Vibhushan for his contribution to spiritualism.

The seer, who passed away in December last, was known as a Hindu reformist spiritual leader.

He was also among the religious heads to be in the forefront of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and was a vocal proponent for the construction of a Ram temple at Ayodhya.

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