Shivalinge Gowda visits fields in Hassan, assures drought-hit farmers relief

Newly-inducted Cabinet Minister K.M. Shivalinge Gowda visiting fields in Hassan districts, on Wednesday, to review the drought situation. | Photo Credit: PRAKASH HASSAN K.M. Shivalinge Gowda, newly inducted into Karnataka Cabinet, on Wednesday, visited parts of Hassan district to review the drought situation along with officers. It was his first official visit to the taluk after taking the oath as Minister. The Chief Minister designated him Minister in-charge of Hassan district.As he reached Kirisave, the entry point to Hassan district, Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari welcomed him. Many leaders of the Congress party, including Member of Parliament Shreyas M. Patel, were present.Speaking to the media, Mr. Shivalinge Gowda said that the Chief Minister had instructed the Cabinet colleag