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Implement KERC order: CPI(M)
Bangalore May 28. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has demanded the speedy implementation of a recent Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) order on collecting two months' minimum security deposit. A note from the party condemned Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (KPTCL) for saying it would not implement the KERC order. While lauding the KERC for its "pro-consumer decision," the CPI(M) labelled KPTCL "anti-consumer" and termed its stance an "act of arrogance." The verdict in the recent elections was clear. "The Government has to bring in pro-people electricity policies," the note added.
Padayatra to save tank
Bangalore May 28. About 300 people will set out on a padayatra on Sunday to spread awareness about large-scale encroachments in the catchment area of the Arkavathi. According to V. Srinivasa Raju of Navachetana Trust, which is organising the padayatra, encroachments in the area and especially around the nearby Hessaraghatta tank have reached "alarming proportions." Rules and regulations on preserving the catchment area have been blatantly disregarded. "The padayatra is an attempt to involve the community in preserving the tank. They must realise that saving the river is important for their own future and that of Bangalore," Mr. Raju told presspersons here today. He said the tank was in bad shape. "The padayatra is meant to mobilise public opinion on the need to conserve water and to present a united front against vested interests destroying the area," he explained. He said the trust aimed to form a network of like-minded non-governmental organisations and local people. The padayatra will begin at 9 a.m. from the Hessaraghatta tank and will end at Makali village around 1 p.m.
Airport: Krishna thanks Centre
BANGALORE May 28. The former Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna, has thanked the Centre for clearing the decks for the Bangalore International Airport Project. Mr. Krishna has extended his thanks to the United Progressive Alliance Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi, the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh, and the Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Prafulla Patel. In a statement here, Mr. Krishna said the State Government was committed to the implementation of the project. It had signed the shareholders agreement with the Siemens Consortium comprising Siemens's Project Ventures, L&T and UniqueZurich in January 2002. "Despite the passage of more than 26 months, the concession agreement was not approved by the Centre. The Union Cabinet's approval for the project in January 2004 contained a number of changes which were not conducive to the project," he added. The Government looked forward to receiving formal approval for the concession agreement, which would clear the decks for construction immediately so that the project could be ready within 33 months, Mr. Krishna said.
CBI arrests wanted man
BANGALORE May 28. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Kulwant Singh, a resident of Shri Hargobindpur district in Punjab, who, along with nine others, had allegedly defrauded the Hindustan Vegetable Oil Corporation. According to a press release, Singh, who was a technical officer in the oil corporation, and the nine other accused persons allegedly awarded two contracts, one worth Rs. 66 lakh and another worth Rs. 5.10 lakh to Thirumala Constructions, which the release said did not exist. The contract was for carrying out civil construction works, which was apparently unauthorised. Thereafter, Singh sought voluntary retirement and left the country. The CBI had issued a look-out circular in this regard. Interpol was also alerted. Singh, the release said, was detained by the immigration authorities at Anna International Airport, Chennai, while he was about to board a flight to Bangkok. The trial proceedings in both the cases were going on in the court of the Special Judge for CBI cases here. The court had declared him a proclaimed offender, the release said.
Geetotsava 2004 begins today
Project to help poor patients
Rain damages tank
Workshop for doctors
Geetotsava 2004 begins today
Project to help poor patients
Rain damages tank
Workshop for doctors
Instant ticket refund counter set up
Bangalore May 28. The Bangalore City Railway Station now has two new features — an instant ticket refund counter and platform ticket vending machines. The instant ticket refund counter gets rid of the up to 90-day wait for a refund. Refunds can be claimed for tickets on train no. 6023 (Bangalore-Chennai Express). The facility will soon be extended to all trains to and from Chennai and finally for all other trains. After getting the refund slip from the ticket collector, it has to be presented at the counter to receive the refund. Six platform ticket vending machines have been purchased, four for the city station and two for the Cantonment Railway Station. More machines will be bought for Yeshwantpur, Hosur and Krishnarajpuram stations. Arrangements are being to provide change for the machines. Negotiations are also under way with banks to provide a coin-dispensing machine. The platform ticket machines installed at the city station are already in use and the crowd outside the platform ticket counter has vanished. Further improvement of passenger amenities is being planned. In the pipeline are a computerised unreserved ticketing system and improvements to railway stations. The number of passengers using the Railways this year has gone up by 15 per cent and passenger traffic earnings by 21 per cent, according to Railway officials.
Heavy rain
in Sullia
Meanwhile, a fishing net of fishermen aboard a boat, "Panduranga" was damaged in the Arabian Sea near Hosabettu on Friday when the net got entangled with the debris of a ship that had sunk in that area a few years ago, sources said.
Anti-tobacco day rally
According to a press release, a free cancer detection clinic will be held at Bharath Cancer Hospital in Hebbal. People with abnormal bleeding, sore throat, ulcer or lump in part of the body can attend the clinic. Those interested to participate may call 5280011 or 5280033.
MLA's appeal
Mr. Bhat was welcomed by the President of the Masjid Committee, B.K. Ahmed. The Vice-President of the Committee, Amanullah Saheb, the Secretary, B.K. Abdul Rehman, and the Treasurer, U.M. Zafar Ali, were present. Mr. Bhat offered prayers at the Sheikh Ahmed Haji Dargah.
Elected
A press release issued here by the Treasurer of the group, M.A. Mohanan, said Celine Aranha had been appointed President of the group, Audrey Pinto the Vice-President, M. Raghavan the Secretary and Sharada Achar, the Joint Secretary.
Poetry festival
Youth held
According to the police, Hanumanth Kuttabad of Bemalkheda village took the girl to his room on Wednesday night and raped her. Her parents, who were worried that she had not returned home by late evening, went searching for her. They found that Kuttabad's room was closed. When they opened the door, they reportedly found the girl. The accused fled, and a case was registered at the Bemalkheda police station. The police reportedly nabbed the accused who was trying to flee to Pune.
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