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Veerappa's services hailed

BANGALORE July 18. The Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, has expressed profound grief at the demise of the Bidar MP, Ramachandra Veerappa. Mr. Singh recalled that Mr. Veerappa had actively participated in the freedom struggle, and in the Hyderabad Liberation Movement. "He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Bidar seven times, and also represented Bidar in the Legislative Assembly for one term. The 96-year-old leader had clarity in thought and action. He had clear views on State and national matters," Mr. Singh said. Recalling that the veteran leader had come to take oath as MP even though he was sick, Mr. Singh said it was a pity he could become the sitting centenarian in the House. The Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and former President of the State unit of the BJP, B.S. Yediyurappa, said in the death of Mr. Veerappa, who was working for his people till his last breath, the nation, the State, and the BJP had lost a leader of vision. He was a Dalit who was loved by members of all communities in his home district, Mr. Yediyurappa said. The Minister for Water Resources and Transport, M. Mallikarjun Kharge, in his message described Mr. Veerappa as a venerable parliamentarian, freedom fighter, and the epitome of uprightness in politics. His death was a great loss to the Hyderabad Karnataka region, the Minister said.

Dharam Singh meets Governor

By Our Special Correspondent

Bangalore July 18. The Chief Minister, N. Dharam Singh, today called on the Governor, T.N. Chaturvedi, amidst speculations of an imminent expansion of the Ministry. The meeting was, however, officially described as a courtesy call. It was said that the Chief Minister called on the Governor apparently to keep the latter posted on certain matters. The maiden Budget of the Dharam Singh-led coalition Government would be presented to the State legislature on Monday by the Deputy Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, who also hold the Finance portfolio. Sources in the Chief Minister's secretariat said that the Ministry expansion would be only after the end of the Budget session.

Harijan Sevak Sangha unit recast

BANGALORE July 18. The central board of the All-India Harijan Sevak Sangha has reconstituted the State unit and appointed the Rajya Sabha member, Prema Cariappa, as its president. The other office-bearers are P.R. Ramesh (vice-president) and B.G. Vijay (general secretary).

Expert for Barcelona meet

BANGALORE July 18. H.R. Vishwanath, president of the International Federation of High-rise Structures and former Principal of BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore, has been invited to participate in the second session of the World Urban Forum from September 13 by the United Nations at Barcelona, Spain. The main theme at the forum is "Cities: crossroads of culture, inclusiveness and integration." Dr. Vishwanath will present his study on the growing population in cities, its effects and solutions for dwindling food supplies, destruction of the environment in urban areas, and rapid advances in information technology.

Vehicle checking drive

BELLARY JULY 18. The Bellary Road Transport Office (RTO) will undertake a vehicle checking drive from today.

The drive was organised to prevent vehicles, bearing registration of other states, from plying unauthorisedly in the city.

The RTO has appealed to vehicle owners to carry all relevant documents, including driving licence, registration certificate, insurance, tax paid card, fitness certificate, permit and produce them when asked. Vehicles without valid documents will be seized.

Electrocuted

HUBLI JULY 18. A 24-year-old man was charred to death when he reportedly came in contact with a live wire at Machapur village in Dharwad district on Sunday.

The police said Basappa Huligonda was cutting grass near an irrigation motor pump when he came in contact with the live wire. — UNI

Ban orders

HUBLI JULY 18. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been clamped for two days from Sunday in the Kalghatagi Police Station limits in Dharwad district as a precautionary measure following an incident in which 13 people belonging to a particular community were handed over to the police by the Tambur villagers and activists of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

The police said the people arrived last week posing as "Dharma Pracharakas" and stayed at a temple. But some villagers, who got suspicious about them, allegedly heard them plotting to disturb peace in the area and handed them over to the police, it is said. — UNI

Date extended

MANGALORE JULY 18. The last date for submission of application forms for the Master in Physical Education course has been extended by seven days from the earlier date of July 17, according to a press release issued by the office of the Registrar of Mangalore University.

Yoga camp

MANGALORE JULY 18. Ramakrishna Math will hold a 15-day yoga camp from July 26. Radhakrishna Shetty, director of Prakriti Yoga Kuteera, will conduct the classes and teach yogasana, pranayama, and dhyana.

Those interested may call 2414412 and register their names, states a press release from the math.

Protest

MANGALORE JULY 18. The Dakshina Kannada unit of the Democratic Youth Federation of India has planned to lay a siege to the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat office here at 10 a.m. on Monday to protest against the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for tribal development.

A press release stated that the funds meant for tribal development had not been distributed appropriately, particularly in Sullia, Belthangady, and Puttur taluks.

Two held

MANGALORE JULY 18. The Uppinangady Police have arrested two persons on the charge of illegally transporting cattle in a lorry.

The police gave their names as Abdul Hajij and Hyaris. The lorry used to transport the cattle was seized at Gundya on Sunday. There were 16 head of cattle in the lorry, the police said.

A case had been registered in this connection.

Village adopted

BELGAUM JULY 18. The Gokak branch of the Central Bank of India has adopted Hulikatti village in Gokak taluk. A function was organised here on Friday to inform the villagers about the plans of the bank.

The deputy general manager of the bank, Hyderabad, K.S. Somayajulu, and the regional manager, H. Jayathirtha, were present.

S.S. Suresh, general manager of the bank, announced that the bank would double the outlay for agriculture in respect to the Gokak branch in acknowledgement of the progress achieved.

Save Mysore campaign

MYSORE JULY 18. As a part of "Save Mysore Campaign," the Mysore Grahakara Parishath will organise a dharna in front of the Mysore City Corporation tomorrow. A release said that the protest had been organised in protest against the administration's apathy towards the citizens. It said that one lakh signatures would be collected as a token of people's anguish at the present state of Mysore.

IT course

MYSORE JULY 18. The Centre for Information Science and Technology has announced the launch of skill development course for IT-enabled services. A release said that the course, commencing from August, had been aimed at training graduates to get opportunities in IT-enabled service sectors such as business process outsourcing, help desk and back office activities, including accounting and computer applications. Interested persons may contact the CIST, Senate Bhavan, Manasagangotri or on phone 2415836.

PG counselling

MYSORE JULY 18. The University of Mysore has said that the admission to post-graduate courses under various quotas will be held on July 23. According to a press release, the counselling would be held for those who have excelled in NCC, NSS, sports, literature and culture from 9 a.m. at the Humanities auditorium in Manasagangotri. The students have been asked to be come to the venue with requisite documents.

Coaching

MYSORE JULY 18. Mysore Study Circle will organise a special training for those who will take up entrance examination for B.Ed. course. The classes will be held at Yuvaraja's College. Those interested to register may contact phone 94484-64763/ 94480-54692.

Electrocuted

HUBLI JULY 18. A 24-year-old man was charred to death when he reportedly came in contact with a live wire at Machapur village in Dharwad district on Sunday.

The police said Basappa Huligonda was cutting grass near an irrigation motor pump when he came in contact with the live wire. — UNI

Ban orders

HUBLI JULY 18. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been clamped for two days from Sunday in the Kalghatagi Police Station limits in Dharwad district as a precautionary measure following an incident in which 13 people belonging to a particular community were handed over to the police by the Tambur villagers and activists of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

The police said the people arrived last week posing as "Dharma Pracharakas" and stayed at a temple. But some villagers, who got suspicious about them, allegedly heard them plotting to disturb peace in the area and handed them over to the police, it is said. — UNI

Date extended

MANGALORE JULY 18. The last date for submission of application forms for the Master in Physical Education course has been extended by seven days from the earlier date of July 17, according to a press release issued by the office of the Registrar of Mangalore University.

Protest

MANGALORE JULY 18. The Dakshina Kannada unit of the Democratic Youth Federation of India has planned to lay a siege to the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat office here at 10 a.m. on Monday to protest against the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for tribal development.

A press release stated that the funds meant for tribal development had not been distributed appropriately, particularly in Sullia, Belthangady, and Puttur taluks.

Electrocuted

HUBLI JULY 18. A 24-year-old man was charred to death when he reportedly came in contact with a live wire at Machapur village in Dharwad district on Sunday.

The police said Basappa Huligonda was cutting grass near an irrigation motor pump when he came in contact with the live wire. — UNI

Ban orders

HUBLI JULY 18. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 have been clamped for two days from Sunday in the Kalghatagi Police Station limits in Dharwad district as a precautionary measure following an incident in which 13 people belonging to a particular community were handed over to the police by the Tambur villagers and activists of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

The police said the people arrived last week posing as "Dharma Pracharakas" and stayed at a temple. But some villagers, who got suspicious about them, allegedly heard them plotting to disturb peace in the area and handed them over to the police, it is said. — UNI

Extended

MANGALORE JULY 18. The last date for submission of application forms for the Master in Physical Education course has been extended by seven days from the earlier date of July 17, according to a press release issued by the office of the Registrar of Mangalore University.

Yoga camp

MANGALORE JULY 18. Ramakrishna Math will hold a 15-day yoga camp from July 26. Radhakrishna Shetty, director of Prakriti Yoga Kuteera, will conduct the classes and teach yogasana, pranayama, and dhyana.

Those interested may call 2414412 and register their names, states a press release from the math.

Protest

MANGALORE JULY 18. The Dakshina Kannada unit of the Democratic Youth Federation of India has planned to lay a siege to the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat office here at 10 a.m. on Monday to protest against the alleged misappropriation of funds meant for tribal development.

A press release stated that the funds meant for tribal development had not been distributed appropriately, particularly in Sullia, Belthangady, and Puttur taluks.

Two held

MANGALORE JULY 18. The Uppinangady Police have arrested two persons on the charge of illegally transporting cattle in a lorry.

The police gave their names as Abdul Hajij and Hyaris. The lorry used to transport the cattle was seized at Gundya on Sunday. There were 16 head of cattle in the lorry, the police said. A case had been registered in this connection.

PG counselling

MYSORE JULY 18. The University of Mysore has said that the admission to post-graduate courses under various quotas will be held on July 23. According to a press release, the counselling would be held for those who have excelled in NCC, NSS, sports, literature and culture from 9 a.m. at the Humanities auditorium in Manasagangotri. The students have been asked to be come to the venue with requisite documents.

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