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BJP-NDA regime source of spectrum corruption: Moily

March 13, 2011

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Udupi, March 13: Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily hit out at the Opposition over spectrum scandal saying “the BJP-NDA regime is the source of corruption.”

Speaking to press persons Moily said: “The procedures for the distribution of 2G spectrum were designed during the BJP-NDA regime. The first-come-first-serve basis adapted in the 2G-spectrum distribution led to corruption and scams. Whereas the Congress led UPA government distributed the 3G spectrums through auction.

“Based on the 2G distributions we had expected revenue of Rs 30,000 crore in the 3G distribution. As we went for auctioning the revenue went up to Rs 1,45,000 crore'',

Moily also declared that UPA government was committed to table the Right to Food Security bill in the monsoon session of the parliament.

“There were many hurdles in the process of bringing in a right to food security bill. Several lobbies frightened the government of the huge financial commitments required for its implementation. But UPA Chairpersons Sonia Gandhi was committed to implement it.”

The food security Act will ensure that necessary food grains will be distributed through the public distribution system to all the needy, irrespective of BPL and APL. ``We have a huge stock of foodgrains. The aim is to ensure that there will not be any starvation deaths in the country.

He said that to rejuvenate the institution of Lokpal, the government would bring in amendments to the Lokpal Act. “UPA has started a movement to curb corruption in the administration. A Group of Ministers has been formed to chalk out the strategies for the same. The GoM has already suggested 60 per cent of the solutions and will submit a final report in another 60 days. Bringing in the Lokpal bill, Money Laundering bill, amendment to the Anti Corruption Bill will be recommended by the GoM,” he added.

Replying a question question BJP President Nithin Gadkari's statement that they would continue to fight against the UPA government on the CVC issue, Moily said, “Let Gadkari clean his house first and then speak about others houses. BJP governments in Karnataka, MP, Chatthisgarh have been corrupt and posing threat to the internal security.”

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January 8,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 8: The Karnataka high court on Tuesday directed the government to submit steps taken in respect of the order of Lokyukta in relation to the Kethaganahalli landgrab case involving former chief minister HD Kumaraswamy, his relatives and former minister DC Thammanna.

A division bench headed by Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka gave the direction on a PIL filed by Samaj Parivartan Samudaya (SPS), an NGO. The petitioner said despite an order from the Lokayukta on August 5, 2014, to take action within 15 days, no action has been initiated till date in respect of encroachment of a huge tract of land in Kethaganahalli along Bengaluru-Mysuru highway.

SPS says the land was purchased in 1979 contrary to norms of Karnataka Land Revenue Act. It claims Kumaraswamy and others paid only Rs 5,000 per acre, although the prevailing market rate was Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per acre.

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June 28,2020

Mangaluru/Udupi, June 28: The coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi have recorded 97 and 40 fresh coronavirus positive cases in last 24 hours. 

With the highest single day spike, the total covid-19 positive cases in Dakshina Kannada mounted to 665, among which 272 cases are now active.

So far 313 people have recovered and discharged from the hospitals. 13 covid-19 patients have passed away. Two among them have died due to non covid reasons. 

With the 40 fresh cases, Udupi’s total mounted to 1179, among which only 135 cases are active. 1042 people have recovered and discharged from the hospitals. Two people passed away.

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March 24,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 24: Amidst uncertainty and fear in the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the prices of vegetables and fruits have shot up in the coastal city of Mangaluru.

Fearing complete closure of shops, people arrived at the market to purchase vegetables in large numbers today morning.

Encashing the situation, the traders too increased the prices of vegetables and fruits.

Tomatoes that were sold for Rs 15 to 20 per kg in the last few days were sold at Rs 40 to 60 per kg. 

Long yard beans were sold at Rs 50 per kg while okra fetched Rs 60 per kg in the market. Onions were sold at Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kg.

Owing to rumours, the price of chicken was reduced to Rs 50 per kg. On Monday, it had increased to Rs 70 to Rs 80 per kg.

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