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Upalokayukta unearths Rs 22-cr fodder scam in Tumakuru goshalas

DHNS
June 17, 2017

Bengaluru, Jun 17: The state seems to be staring at a big fodder scam. The Upalokayukta enquiry report, conducted with respect to goshalas (cattle-sheds) in Tumakuru district, reveals misappropriation of Rs 22 crore in less than a year.goshalas

The Upalokayukta has issued notices to 127 officials of the rank of assistant commissioners and below in the district for initiation of action in this regard.

The state government had released funds to district administrations for constructing goshalas, purchase and distribution of fodder in December-February 2016-17. In view of the severe drought across 139 taluks, the government had directed district administrations to ensure availability of fodder to cattle.

On a tip-off that large scale irregularities had taken place at goshalas in distribution of fodder, Upalokayukta Justice Subhash B Adi made surprise visits to goshalas in March-April 2017. It was found that the ledger book detailing receipts and distribution of fodder was mishandled and that there was mismatch of stocks mentioned in the books and fodder available in goshalas. The Upalokayukta had visited Ranganahalli (Gubbi taluk), Ullasathopu, C B Agrahara, Ranganathapura, Bhoothappanagudi, J Hosahalli (Sira taluk), Tovinakere (Koratagere taluk), Gadabanahalli Thopu, Ayyanabavi, Baguvala (Tiptur taluk), T B Cross, Aremallanahalli (Turuvekere taluk) Y N Hosakote, Nagalamadike, Venkatapura (Pavagad taluk) and Godekere, Vajra, Karehalli, Hulikal, Durgammanna Betta (Chikkanayakanahalli taluk).

The enquiry report submitted by Lokayukta officials stated that the district administration officials misappropriated funds and also left the goshalas in a pitiable state.

“Misappropriation of Rs 33.96 lakh released to goshalas in seven taluks has been found. Similarly, a total of Rs 21.98 crore towards the purchase of fodder has been misappropriated,” the report said.

Apart from the misappropriation, the enquiry revealed that the district administration had not followed the guidelines issued periodically by the state government. The enquiry report stated that almost all the goshalas were unhygienic and did not use scientific weighing scales. “At some goshalas, the fodder was distributed without weighing. The officials had not provided proper lighting and toilet facilities to farmers staying with cattle at night despite a government circular in this regard.”

Justice Adi confirmed issuance of notices. “I had visited goshalas only in Tumakuru district. The report suggested misappropriation of funds and notices have been issued to record the comments of officials,” he said.

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Cow and the politics
 - 
Saturday, 17 Jun 2017

Ok, now i understand the purpose of all this cow slaughter ban. It is money making strategy by bhakts. Wah re wah sabse bade Chor to yeh log hain

RR
 - 
Sunday, 18 Jun 2017

So this is the reason behind potraitng animals as MATA .. PITA...
When innocents realize this and bycot these sangees....?
JAI HIND

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March 2,2020

Kochi, Mar 2: The Vatican has rejected the second appeal by Sister Lucy Kalappura -- one of the nuns who protested against rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal -- against her expulsion from Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC).

In her plea, she had demanded that her version be heard and her expulsion from FCC revoked.

She was expelled from FCC for participating in public protests demanding the arrest of Franco Mulakkal in the nun rape case.

''I got a letter from Vatican which says my appeal has been rejected. But the rest of the letter is written in the Latin language. So after I understand it, I will respond," Sister Lucy told news agency.

''The authorities are contemptuous of those who make such complaints. That is why the letter is written in Latin. Sister Lucy would continue her legal fight in the courts,'' said George Moolechalil, who has been authorised by Sister Lucy to communicate with the media on her behalf.

A petition of Sister Lucy is still pending at Mananthavady Munsif Court at Wayanad that demands that she should not be expelled from the convent where she is staying.

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fairman
 - 
Wednesday, 4 Mar 2020

Religious issues should be resolved within the guidelines of devine laws.

 

Unfortunately the Chrisitianity is no more in its originality.

The holy bible has been systematically abused and edited to the benefits of rulers.

 

 
The book has been contaminated with lots of editions.

 

People should search for truth and follow it.

 

Example, the religion never told to remain unmarried for priests or nuns.

They go against its teaching inveting their own idea against God's teaching.

 

Abdul Gaffar Bolar
 - 
Monday, 2 Mar 2020

Vatican is a corporate person.

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July 22,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 22: Yellow alert has been issued for Karnataka's Shivamogga, Chikmagalur, Hassan, and Kodagu for July 23 and 24.

Some areas of Bengaluru may receive light rainfall today, said CS Patil, Director, IMD Centre, Bengaluru.

He added that coastal areas of the state are very likely to experience rainfall from on July 23 and July 24, and that rainfall may increase July 24 onwards. Widespread rainfall is predicted for July 24th, 25th, and 26th.

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March 25,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 25: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament today declared that the coastal city of Mangaluru will remain completely shut tomorrow, (March 26) onwards.

"Today the people were given time to go out of their houses to buy essentials today. But from tomorrow, this will not be allowed," the MP said. 

"We are discussing with officials of all departments about ways to manage the situation. Essential things and facilities people need, will be delivered at their doorsteps. We are sorting out how to deliver the items on behalf of the government and mode of delivery of items to apartment complexes," he said.

He said that a large number of patients from Kasaragod had come into the city yesterday. Hence, the district administration has taken a decision, he said.

"Under the present circumstances, the hospitals in the city would not be sufficient for our purpose. So the administration will not allow any vehicles including ambulances into the city. All the ambulances would be blocked from entering Dakshina Kannada district at Talapady border and sent back," he said.

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