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Procession taken out

HASSAN: The Hassan District Federation of Progressive Forum on Friday took out a procession here in protest against the remarks by Minister for Higher Education D.H. Shankaramurthy on Tipu Sultan. Members of Dalit Sangharsh Samithi, Democratic Youth Federation of India, Students Federation of India, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Bahujan Samaj Party, who participated in the procession, which commenced from the Hemavathi statue, formed a "human chain" at Narasimharaja Circle and assembled on the premises of the office of the Deputy Commissioner. They later handed over a memorandum. — Staff Correspondent

Three die in accident

HASSAN: Three persons were killed and two, including a five-year-old girl were injured, when the car in which they were travelling collided with a gas tanker near Bharatanavalli in Alur taluk on National Highway 48 on Friday. The police gave the names of the dead as Mohsina (35), Kajol Mukharjee (30) and Ritu Mukharjee (29) from Bangalore. While Mohsina and Kajol died on the spot, Ritu Mukharjee died on the way to hospital. People staged a dharna near Bharatanavalli in protest against the apathy of the authorities in widening the road. They withdrew the dharna after an assurance from senior police officials and the National Highway authorities that it would be tackled on priority. — Staff Correspondent

Five per cent DA hike for government staff

Belgaum: Close on the heels of Centre's decision to give additional five per cent Dearness Allowance to its employees, the State Government has decided to follow suit.

Deputy Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said here on Friday that State Government employees would also get a DA increase of five per cent with retrospective effect from July 1, 2006, which would entail an expenditure of Rs. 263.73 crore on the Government. — Staff Correspondent

Two burned to death in Bagalkot district

BIJAPUR: Two persons were burned to death at Janmatti village in Bilagi taluk of Bagalkot district on Thursday night.

Police identified the victims as Uma Hiremath, 25 and Shrimanth Giriyannavar. Uma, whose clothes caught fire while she was cooking, started screaming for help. Her neighbour Shrimanth rushed to her rescue, but he too was engulfed in the inferno. By the time firemen arrived from Bilagi town the house was already gutted. — Staff Correspondent

MLA sees lapses in convening session

Bangalore: The Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayaraddi on Friday alleged that in convening a session of the legislature in Belgaum, the Government was guilty of breach of privilege of the legislature and disrespect to the Constitution and the office of the Governor.

Releasing a letter he has written to Legislative Assembly Speaker Krishna on the matter, the former Minister said none of the actions taken to convene the session had the approval of the Speaker, who was abroad. Deputy Speaker Gopalakrishna had not been informed of any of these developments.

He said the Speaker should have called a meeting with Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly N. Dharam Singh and other floor leaders before deciding the date and venue of the session. — Staff Reporter

Ramesh Jigajinagi bereaved

BIJAPUR: Shoba Jigajinagi, 50, wife of Ramesh Jigajinagi, Bharatiya Janata Party MP for Chikkodi, passed away in the early hours on Friday. She is survived by her husband and two sons.

She was diabetic and died in a private hospital in Sholapur. She was laid to rest on the family farm at Bhutnal village on the outskirts of Bijapur in the afternoon.

Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Govind Karjol; Basanagouda R. Patil Yatnal and P.C. Gaddigoudar, MPs; and M.B. Patil, Appasahab Pattanashetti, Ashok Shabadi, R.K Rathod and Murgesh Nirani, MLAs, were present to pay their last respects. — Staff Correspondent

Dasara exhibition opens today

MYSORE: The Dasara Exhibition at Doddakere Maidan will be held for 76 days starting from Saturday. A release said during the exhibition, cultural programmes, including classical, folk and light music, devotional songs and dance performances would be organised. Those interested in participating in the cultural programmes may contact Karnataka Exhibition Authority on or before September 30. — Staff Correspondent

Training for civil services examination

MYSORE: Kirshik Sarvodaya Foundation and Sri Adhichunchangiri Shikshana Trust will jointly organise coaching for Civil Services mains examinations to be conducted by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Those who have written preliminary examinations and awaiting results can participate in the coaching programme. The last date for registration of names is September 25. Details can be had from course convener E. Anand on phone 2561562/ 99803-71235, according to a release. — Staff Correspondent

Launched

MYSORE: The Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched a new plan called Jeevan Akshay V, an immediate annuity plan in place of Jeevan Akshay IV, with effect from September 20. According to a release, the plan is ideal for those who desire to park their funds safely and draw an immediate pension (annuity). Details can be had from LIC offices, the release added. — Staff Correspondent

Painting competition

MYSORE: A poster colour painting competition will be held for children by Chintus on September 28. A release said schoolchildren studying in LKG to 10th standard are eligible to participate and they can paint on a topic of their choice. The competition will be held at Kuvempu High School, Kamakshi Hospital Road, Saraswathipuram. Details can be had on phone 98451-12757/ 99802-89554. — Staff Correspondent

Meditation workshop

MYSORE: The Osho Mahima Meditation Centre will conduct a meditation workshop at Osho Meditation Resort at Kudanahalli on September 24. A release said the workshop would cover important meditation techniques innovated by Osho. Those interested to participate may contact the centre, 140/A. D. Devaraja Urs Road or phone number 93422-56592. — Staff Correspondent

Postal adalat

HUBLI: The Postal Department will hold district level "Postal adalat" on October 9 at 3 p.m. at the office of the Superintendent of Post Offices, Dharwad Division, in Dharwad. People can submit their complaints and grievances related to postal services to the office before October 3. For details, contact 0836-2742250. — Staff Correspondent

Healthy baby contest

HUBLI: Sushrutha Health Foundation in association with Giants Group of Hubli Parivar and Giants Group of Saheli is conducting Healthy Baby Contest on Saturday at 4 p.m. For details contact the foundation, Opposite New Bus Stand, Gokul Road, Hubli, ph. 2237903. — Staff Correspondent

Appeal

HUBLI: Sri Gajanana Mahamandal of Hubli has appealed to Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy to hoist the Kannada flag on the building of Belgaum Municipal Corporation before the beginning of the legislature session in Belgaum on September 25. — Staff Correspondent

Criticised

HUBLI: Karnataka Pradesh Youth Congress Committee, Hubli, has criticised the statement of Minister for Higher Education Minister D.H. Shankaramurthy on Tipu Sultan. In a press release, State Youth Congress general secretary Babajan Mudhol, Shafi Muddebhihal and Rajashekhar Menasinakai have said being in a responsible position Mr. Shankaramurthy should think twice before making such statements. — Staff Correspondent

Meet

Belgaum: The Indian Medical Association, Belgaum branch, and the Centre for Assisted Reproduction and Endoscopy, will organise an `Update on reproductive medicine,' with special emphasis on infertility, here on Sunday. the inaugural function would be followed by scientific programmes for doctors. A public forum would be organised at Mahila Vidyalaya's Marathi Medium School. — Staff Correspondent

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