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Congress allocates portfolios to its new ministers in Karnataka

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Bengaluru, Dec 28 (IANS) Alliance partner Congress in the Karnataka coalition government allocated portfolios to its eight new cabinet ministers, a party official said on Friday.

“Our party’s state in-charge K.C. Venugopal has sent a letter to Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, listing the portfolios allocated to the new ministers by party president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday,” the official said in a statement.

State Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath here on Saturday to all the eight ministers, including two, replacing two other Congress ministers, dropped from the cabinet on the advice of the party leadership.

Some of the portfolios allocated to the new minsters include those held by a few of the 13 Congress ministers since their induction on June 6 after the coalition government was formed on May 23.

“Senior minister M.B. Patil has been given the Home portfolio, held by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara,” said the official.

Patil from Babaleshwar assembly segment in Vijayapura district, was Water Resources Minister in the previous Congress government of Siddaramaiah, who is the party’s legislature leader in the 225-member hung assembly.

Parameshwara will continue to hold the posts of Bengaluru Development, IT & BT, Science & Technology, Parliamentary Affairs & Legislation, Law and Justice & Human Rights.

Satish Jarkiholi, who replaced his elder brother Ramesh Jarkiholi in the ministry re-shuffle, has been given the Forest, Ecology and Environment post.

E Tukaram got Medical Education from Health and Family Welfare, held by D.K. Shivakumar along with water Resources, Major & Medium Irrigation from water resources, Kannada & Culture, Information & Public Relations.

C.S. Shivalli has been given Municipalities, which was held by Ramesh.

M.T.B Nagaraj is allocated Housing, held by U.T. Khader with Urban Development.

Rahim Khan Youth Empowerment & Sports; R.B. Timmapur Port & Inland Transport & Sugar and P.T. Parameshwar Naik allocated Muzrai (endowments), Skill Development, Livelihood and Entrepreneurship.

Krishna Byre Gowda, who held Law & Parliamentary Affairs along with Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, retains the latter posts, as the former 2 posts have been allocated to Parameshwara.

Of the eight ministers, seven are from the state’s northern region.

The Congress has filled the six vacancies in its share of 22 cabinet posts, including the Deputy Chief Minister’s and replaced two ministers (Ramesh and Shankar who held the Forests portfolio).

In the 34-member ministry, the JD-S has 10 posts, including the chief minister and has 2 vacancies in the cabinet.

In the 125-member legislative assembly, including one nominated, the Congress has 80 legislators, JD-S 36 and BJP 104,while the remaining are Independents and other parties like the BSP.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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