Bengaluru, Jan. 22, 2021 (www.justkannada.in): Chief Minister B.S. Yedyurappa has assured to continue giving Rs.5 lakh compensation from the government for the family members of journalists who died because of Covid.
Responding after receiving the appeal submitted by Karnataka Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) President Shivanand Tagaduru, Chief Minister B.S. Yedyurappa said that compensation is given to the family members of the bereaved family members of the journalists who lost their lives, even when the government was facing a financial crunch.
“Our State has been a model for others in wiping the tears of the families of the deceased during Covid times,” he said and also assured that he would try to provide financial help for the journalists’ conference.
Keywords: KUWJ/ Shivanand Tagaduru/ Chief Minister B.S. Yedyurappa/ Rs. 5 lakh compensation for family members of deceased journalists
