Upalokayukta unearths Rs 22-cr fodder scam in Tumakuru goshalas

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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.

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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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

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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Entire Dakshina Kannada to remain completely shut on March 28 as corona cases mount

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March 27,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 27: In the wake of mounting number of coronavirus positive cases in Dakshina Kannada and surrounding areas, the government has decided to fully shut down the coastal district on Saturday, March 28.

Announcing this today, district in charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary urged the people not to step out their homes at any cost for any reason as nothing would be available outside except the deadly coronavirus.

All grocery stores, food outlets and markets also are likely to remain closed. For last few days grocery shops remained open till noon.

Dakshina Kannada today reported two fresh cases of Covid-19. So far the district witnessed seven positive cases and none of them are fully cured. Shockingly neighboring district of Kasargod today reported 34 new coronavirus positive cases on a single day.

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Karnataka's Davanagere district reports 21 COVID-19 positive cases

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May 4,2020

Davanagere, May 3: Karnataka's Davanagere district on Sunday reported 21 COVID-19 positive cases, said Mahantesh Beelagi, Deputy Commissioner.

The number of COVID-19 patients has suddenly taken a giant leap in the district.

"We had sent 94 samples on May 1, on May 2 we sent 72 samples. Today we sent 164 samples for testing. In the last two days, 21 samples have tested positive for coronavirus, we are tracing to know how did all of them came in contact with COVID-19 infected person," said Mahantesh Beelagi.

"Our surveillance team and police team have started tracing the primary and secondary contacts of all 21 people," he added.
Davanagere is currently in the Green Zone.

Meanwhile, 13 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Karnataka till 5 pm on Sunday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 614, according to the State Health Department.

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No coronavirus in Karnataka, state ready to tackle situation: BSY

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March 4,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 4: With the number of Coronavirus positive cases in India increasing, health department officials in Karnataka are working round the clock to keep citizens safe.

But citizens are already panicking with 97 people in Bengaluru rushing to the government-run Rajiv Gandhi Institute for Chest Diseases (RGICD) on Tuesday with symptoms matching the coronavirus.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has now appealed for calm saying there is no coronavirus in the state.

"There is a difference in what appears in the media and what is on the ground. No need to panic. PM Modi is also looking into this. My health minister addressed the media and no one needs to panic. We are ready to tackle the situation," he added.

Dr. Nagaraj, director of RGICD, said the screening process began at the hospital on January 22 and they would see some 15-20 patients and take 5-6 swabs.

"Because of apprehensions, we saw 978 patients and took 27 swabs. We have also admitted 4 patients in the isolation ward," he added.

As of today, there are 5 patients admitted in the isolation ward of RGICD. Two came in close contact with the infected techie in Telengana and three foreign nationals from Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Iran.

Tech parks on high alert

At the Manyata Tech Park in the city, a company sent out a circular regarding one of their associates who had travelled from a Level 3 country to India and had flu-like symptoms.

It says that the associate was advised to receive necessary screening and observation as mandated by the Karnataka State Health Department. The associate was screened by an authorized medical agency and determined to be asymptomatic.

As of Wednesday, the company located in the G3 campus of Manyata Tech Park has begun disinfecting and sanitizing the work location and all associates working out of this location have been advised to work from home until March 6.

A statement issued by Embassy spokesperson on March 4 to India Today TV indicated the authorities have activated their response plan.

"As of March 4, we are not aware of a single positive case for the virus in more than 2,00,000 people who work in our business parks. We do understand that one employee of a company at one of our parks who had travelled from a Level 3 country was screened in the last 36 hours and determined to be asymptomatic.

As a precaution, the premises are being disinfected and sanitized. The fact remains, we are not aware of a single confirmed case within over 15 business parks across India," the statement said.

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