Report on missing of girls in a week
The Hindu
Rights panel holds interaction with residents of children’s home
Subsequent to the confidential interaction with children and field-level inspections, the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has decided to submit a comprehensive report to the State government recommending a complete revamp of the existing safety and security measures at the Vellimadukunnu Government Children’s Home.
One of the main recommendations under consideration is to fill all important vacancies, including the posts of child welfare inspector and counsellor who are primarily responsible for ensuring the well-being of the children at the shelter home and report development issues to the government in time.
The Shakti Scheme in Karnataka has completed its first year, yet the smart cards intended for the beneficiaries remain undistributed. According to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, while the smart cards have been prepared, their issuance has been stalled due to the absence of electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) in all buses, making them impractical.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashok were engaged in war of words over the Lok Sabha election results on Tuesday, with the former calling the latter “ignorant and entertaining people”. In response, Mr. Ashok said the Chief Minister “sometimes wakes up from deep slumber to exhibit his arrogance and anger”.