Condition of NK children deplorable, says survey Social problems like drought, poverty, migration and illiteracy have adverse effects on children. Many of them have become child labourers", the regional director of Christian Child Fund Dola Mahapatra said.
Cane isssue getting politicised, says Renuka Sugars chief Speaking to media persons on Monday, Mara-kumbi, without naming anyone, charged that some of the agitating leaders are "grossly politicising the problem of excess sugarcane grown in the district and the inadequacy of the crushing capacity in sugar factories".
PROBLEM A PLENTY
Who will control traffic on rly gate road? "The vehicle drivers rush as the gate is opened after the train passes. The police have completely failed to streamline the system", two-wheeler rider Umesh says.
Excise officials provide info on arrack ban to Srinivas Saradgi villagers The villagers were told about the duties and responsibilities of elected representatives, government servants and Gram Panchayat president, vice-president and members, as provided in the provisions of Section 50 of Karnataka Excise Act 1965.
'Settle disputes through talks' Speaking after being felicitated at a programme organised to felicitate talented students in the city on Sunday, former legislator Dr M Nagappa Nagappa said: "The trend of approaching the court for small interstate disputes is increasing. This is not a good development".
Sanehalli Punditaradhya Shivacharya Swamiji speaking at the inauguration of the mass 'Ishtalinga deeksha' programme and Shivasainya Yuvaka Sangha Grama Samiti, organised at the Kondajji village on Monday. Minister S A Ravindranath, Parliamentarian G M Siddeshwara, B P Harish and others are also present. DH Photo
The term of A P J Abdul Kalam is coming to an end. Should India go in for a woman President? If so, who should be the first woman President?
Most of Deccan Herald readers are of the opinion that the idea of ‘Woman as President’ is as exciting as old wine in a new bottle. While some feel that the time is ripe, most are unanimous in their opinion that only a non-political nominee would fit the bill for the highest office in the country.
