Bumper gift to SC, ST: All-party meeting decides to increase reservation rate

Bumper gift to SC, ST: All-party meeting decides to increase reservation rate

 

 

Bengaluru: The Bombay government has given a bumper gift to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC-ST) and a decision was taken in the all-party meeting held on Friday to increase the amount of reservation for SC and ST.

CM Basavaraja Bommai speaking to reporters after the all-party meeting today said that the amount of reservation will be increased to facilitate giving more opportunities to those belonging to SC and ST.

The existing percentage of reservation for SC category is maintained. 15 to percent 17 and the existing percentage of ST reservation. It will be increased from 3 to 7. A government order will be issued after the resolution of the all-party meeting is placed in the cabinet and approved. Bommai said that our government is committed to increase the reservation rate

The constitution proposes to give reservation according to the population of castes. Our decision is to increase the amount of reservation as per its wish. Justice H.N. Nagmohan Das committee has studied and submitted a report to the state government regarding the increase in SC and ST reservation rate. The CM said that we discussed the implementation of the report in the all-party meeting.

 

 Mobile App 'Namma Yatri' by Bangalore Auto Union

 

 Bengaluru, October 7: Bengaluru taxi drivers are mulling launching their own mobile apps to compete with app-based aggregators like Ola and Uber. Bengaluru Auto Union Vatiima's 'Namma Yatri' app will be launched on November 1 by Autorickshaw Union (ARDU) and Bekn Foundation sponsored by Nandan Nilekani. Bommai left-right Sidhu Hdk ARDU President D. Rudramurthy said that app-based aggregators charge at least Rs 100 from customers. They pay Rs 60 to the driver and take the remaining Rs 40 as commission. Drivers have to drive an auto for Rs.40. % of consumers after aggregators increase fares. There has been a decline of 50 to 60 percent. We are losing customers. Now only those who want to travel in emergencies and do not have vehicles are forced to pay this fare. He complained that a complaint has been lodged with the Transport Department. Our association plans to launch our Yatri app from November 1. We follow the rates set by the government. We will collect an additional 10 rupees as pick up fee. "We plan to start a flat rate of Rs 40 within a 2 km radius between metro stations and residences, offices," he said. In 2021, the Kerala Metropolitan Transport Authority (KMTA) and the Beckn Foundation jointly launched the Yatra app in Kochi as a component of the Open Mobility Network. Customers are excited about the potential of this concept. But earlier failed attempts to introduce app-based taxi services in the city raise doubts. A similar attempt to launch our app TYGR JD in 2017 was unsuccessful and the drive was not successful as commuters in Bengaluru were charged a minimum auto fare of Rs. 30 for the first 2 km. 15 for every additional kilometer. App-based aggregators have expressed outrage over the Rs 100 minimum fare for autos.

 

 

 Sweet news for state government employees: CM Bommai government has increased the allowance

 

 Bengaluru: The state government has given good news to the state government employees and has issued an order to increase the dearness allowance with retrospective effect from July 1.

CM Basavaraja Bommai himself gave information about this on Twitter and said, 'Tutti allowance for state government employees will be increased from July 1 to Rs. It is decided to increase by 3.75 percent. 1,282.72 crores by the government for this. Annual cost will be paid. He tweeted that a government order will be issued.

 

 

 

Oil price hike is harmful to India's economy: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

 

 Washington: India, with a US$2,000 per capita economy, is worried about rising oil prices due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said it was 'breaking our back'.

Addressing a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after the bilateral talks, Jaishankar said there is deep concern among developing countries about how to meet their energy needs.

Speaking about the war in Ukraine, he said, 'We have privately, publicly, confidentially and consistently taken the position that this conflict is not in anyone's interest'. Returning to dialogue and diplomacy is the best way forward, Jaishankar said.

 Asked about the limitations of Russian oil, Jaishankar said, 'Whenever we have been able to contribute something in the past, we have been open to it'. But right now there are some problems, he said.

As Western sanctions have little effect on Russia, G-7 countries and the European Union have imposed oil price caps on Russian crude and refined products to limit Kremlin revenue.

Earlier this month, a statement issued by G-7 finance ministers said the price cap was specifically designed to reduce Russia's revenues and Ukraine's ability to finance the war. US asks India to join alliance to curb Russian oil prices But New Delhi said it would "carefully examine" the proposal before taking any decision