Mysuru, Nov. 11 -- In a Deepavali gift to Congress leaders and workers, the KPCC will release a list of 500 party workers to be nominated as Directors and Members of various State Boards and Corporations this evening, said Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar.

Speaking to press persons after arriving at Mysore Airport this noon, Shivakumar said he had already signed the list. However, the categorisation was still underway and the list would be released later this evening.

He said the appointments would be made in three phases. The lists of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of Boards and Corporations would be released in the next two phases. "Everything is in the final stage of approval. The list of Chairmen will include several MLAs who have to be a...