Archives for November 2022

Parmesh S Jain

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said for a veteran journalist,P.Ramaiah,truth has been his ideal and ideology,and he is a ‘Tapasvi’ in the field of journalism.

He was speaking after releasing ‘Nanu Hindu Ramaiah’, a work on the experience of Ramaiah and published by Abhimani Prakashana at Gandhi Bhavan here on Thursday,he said Ramaiah is an honest scribe and he has told truth lovingly but still there is lot of information in him which he has has told anywhere.This shows his courtesy.

He has been a witness to many incidents that had taken place in the State and has seen the second generation of politicians and third generation of journalists.

He could have sensationalized it to bag an award but what he has written is only reality.He is a true journalist.

Many will feel sad if truth is written but everyone will take it sportingly if constructive criticism is made.

“Thinking and personality of some people will change but the personality of Ramaiah has remained the same.

He is close to several chief ministers.Earlier,we were calling the scribes as poor journalists but now that word is not used as time has changed”.

A clean hand journalist

The CM said Ramaiah is a clean hand journalist. Reporters and journalists are not the same,but journalists and news producers are different. Ramaiah’s personality is very unique.

They will be innocent in childhood but change as they grow.But Ramaiah’s innocence has not changed even today because he always works by conscience.

He might have faced several challenges but he has never compromised when writing truth and reality.

My father,Ramakrishna Hegde and M.P.Prakash had a good friendship with Ramaiah,and I have grown listening to them.It is very important for journalists to understand the limits and effects of his writing.

Ramaiah was l closely associated with The Hindu newspaper for a long time.That newspaper is known for its values and has played a lead role in pre and post independence era.

The articles written by Ramaiah on irrigation and energy are still preserved for its treasure of information.

Ramaiah is an asset of Karnataka and we need to learn many things from his writing. He has always worked for society and his book showcases the contemporary politics,life of people and social scenario.

This book will inspire the students. Let Ramaiah continue to guide politicians and journalists”.

Gandhi Memorial President Wooday P Krishna, journalist P.Ramaiah,Abhimani Prakashana Chief T.Venkatesh,Senior journalist Hunasawadi Rajan, Madhyama Academy Chairman Sadashiv Shenoy, KUWJ President Shivanand Tagadur, Bangalore Press Club President Sridhar and retired Joint Director of Department of Information H.B.Dinesh and others were present.

Parmesh S Jain

The FMCG which is being established in twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad at a cost of Rs.1200 crore,will have all facilities for industrial development after Bengaluru,and provide employment of lakhs of people.This is going to be a model in the entire South India,said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking after inaugurating the FMCG Cluster Hubballi Investors meet organised jointly Department of Industries and Commerce,District Administration and FICCI here on Friday,he said economy means labor and there will be no poverty where there is labour.

The area will see development if there are industries to provide jobs.

A nation will grow if the economy and the social values grow.The state government is taking all steps for the all-round development of Karnataka.

Four Special Investors Area in State

He said a draft of Special Investors Region (SIR) for setting up four places in the State including Dharwad is ready and it will be approved in the next Cabinet meeting.

The State has been in forefront in many sectors, and of the total 500 R&D Labs,400 labs are in karnataka.

The revision of R&D Policy is underway.The Employment policy has been implemented keeping the youths in view.Changes will be brought in all fields from time to time.

100 acres for Startups between twin cities
Bommai said for the sake of Startups,one hundred acres of land between Hubballi and Dharwad cities will be identified.

For the first time in the country, Employment, Semiconductor and R&D Policy have been framed by Karnataka, and all these will help in improving the living standard of common people.

If FMCG proves success, it will help in development of not only this region but also will contribute to the nation’s progress.

Even the service sector has been given due importance by keeping in mind the growth of the agriculture field.Increase in providing services helps in creating jobs. In democracy, political will is very important as it will alone help in continuous development.

Along with education,employment opportunities must be available in the North karnataka region. Industries that will provide more jobs are the need of the hour. But at the same time, skill development is a must for the youths.

A conducive atmosphere for job creation must be created. Such efforts in the last two to three decades have yielded results.

Our government has taken several measures in this regard.One thousand acres of land are identified in Belagavi, Dharwad,Haveri,Davangere and Chitradurga for setting up of the Special Industrial Township in each district as part of Mumbai-Chennai Corridor Development. Land has been identified in Chitradurga, Haveri, Belagavi and Dharwad”.

Parmesh S Jain

Through ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’, a great respect is shown to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and the state government is determined to build a bright future for Karnataka, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Talking to reporters after launching ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’at Kanteerava Stadium here on Friday,he said today is a golden day for the state of Karnataka as over one crore people have sung six famous Kannada songs simultaneously for the close bond among all kannadigas.

The meaning of these songs is that every Kannadiga must forget everything and sing for Kannada language and this has been proved by the people.

Through this a new world record is created. These songs were rendered in every village and showed respect to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari.The Department of Kannada and Culture have organised this function most systematically,he added.

‘Karnataka Ratna’ for Puneet Raj Kumar

The CM said it has been one year since Puneet Raj Kumar passed away but he has remained in the hearts of millions of Kannadigas till now.

In recognition of his contribution to Kannada language, the government has decided to present the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously to him on November 1.

Noted film star, Rajanikanth has been invited as the chief guest to come and enjoy the presentation of this award for Puneet’s big achievement at small age.

Jnanpith awardee,Dr Chandrashekar Kambar and family members of Dr Raj Kumar family and others will be present at the function.

Gandhadha Gudi, a beautiful movie to introduce rich flora and fauna of Karnataka

The CM said the Kannada movie,Gandhadha Gudi was released this morning and this is a movie which links flora and fauna.

It creates awareness on protection of nature as well as introduces the rich natural vegetation of Karnataka.Every citizen must watch this movie to know the state’s rich flora and fauna.

Former chief ministers,B.S.Yediyurappa, D.V.Sadananda Gowda,Ministers, R.Ashok, K.Sunil Kumar, MPs P.C.Mohan and Tejaswi Surya and Rajya Sabha member Jaggesh and others were present.

Parmesh S Jain

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai held a video conferencing on Thursday regarding the arrangements for various programs to be held in Bengaluru on November 11 in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate.

He collected every detail of the function and directed the authorities concerned that the functions must not cause hardship for the citizens.

On that day,PM will flag off South India’s first Vande Bharat Express Train which will run between Chennai and Mysuru via Bengaluru in the State capital,inaugurate the second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport built at a cost of Rs.5,000 crore to handle an additional 2.5 crore travelling public.

A garden that has been created,will have the saplings of the days of Ramayana and Mahabharath; reuse of water and low consumption of power.

The 108 foot tall statue of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda will be unveiled by the PM followed by a public meeting.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma,Chief Minister’s Principal Secretary,N.Manjunath Prasad,Additional Chief Secretary (IT/BT),Dr E.V.Ramanareddy,ACS (Infrastructure Development Department ) Gaurav Gupta,Bengaluru City Police Commissioner,CH Pratap Reddy and officials from Civil Aviation Ministry, Railway Board and KIAL.

Parmesh S Jain

Police Inspector HL Nandish,passed away due to cardiac arrest in hospital.

The said inspector was suspended a week ago due to alleged dereliction of duty,died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital on Thursday .

Mr.Nandish was attached to KR Puram police station has been suspended on charges failing to take action against a pub that was open beyond permissible hours and serving liquor.

The said inspector even participated in colors kannada channel in Kannadadha Kottiyadipathi with Late Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar in a TV show was seen doing memecree of late actor Shankarnag he was seen acting a dialogue on Sangliana film in the show and he says that he can do anyone’s Memecree and he even sang a song in the voice of Puneeth Rajkumar.

The CCB officials raided the pub in the jurisdiction of KR Puram police station in the city recently and found the pub in violation of excise rules and filed a report .

An inquiry was conducted and it was found that the inspector Nandish had failed to discharge his duty and placed under suspension pending departmental inquiry.

Nandish was depressed and spending his time at home after the suspension and on Thursday complained chest pain and taken to a private hospital where he succumbed.

Nandish HL,wife and her family members vent ire on senior officials for suspending her husband she said to Minister,the senior officials were not on night rounds how did they suspend and as now they have suspended him na we don’t need his duty i need my husband keep your duty with you only can you bring back my husband she said he was totally in depression after getting suspended as he was very prompt enough in discharging his duty and he was not on night rounds on the day she said.

Senior officer said,as suspension should not be done they would have issued Rule no -7 as it was only the beyond the permissible limit of time and it is the duty of Night rounds too who was on night rounds on the day the CCB raided the bar and restaurant as night round officers should make sure that all the establishments should be closed within the time but suspending is not the solution they should have given warning to him said a senior officer.

Minister for Municipal Administration,Small Scale Industries,N Nagaraj,other leaders as,MLC, Vishwanath visited the hospital and consoled the grieving family.

He vent his ire on the senior officials for suspending the inspector as he said did he took bribe and got caught so for that the commissioner has suspended he would have warned him and given chance or other punishment but not suspension.

He further said let the commissioner catch the officers and staff who are looting public and making huge money as they don’t take any step to curb corruption but just For overstepping the time limit of 1 am they have suspended will speak to CM regarding this.

He even said the senior officers are putting pressure on the junior officers on the pretext of disciplinary action and harassing them Minister told reporters.

In recent days we are seeing many young officers are dieing due to cardiac arrest in the young age just 1 day back a Assistant Sub-inspector attached to Chickpet Traffic, Chandrashekaraiah passed away due to cardiac arrest as he went heart bypass surgery just a week back and after 1 week he passed away due to severe heart attack in the private hospital.

KARWAR: A group of Hindu and Muslim friends has come together to install an idol of Lord Krishna and has been worshipping it for the last one month at Habbuwada in Karwar. The youth, who are daily wagers, are worshipping the idol as it is considered auspicious to perform pujas for Lord Krishna during Deepavali by the people of Karwar and surrounding areas.

“This is the first time that we have organised a Krishna puja in our Locality. Our friend Nagraj wanted to worship the idol, saying Krishna is the universal God and people from all communities will be blessed. We all pooled in money for the idol and brought it here. We have been performing pujas on our own, and once done, we will immerse the idol in the sea,” said Shahrukh.

The friends – Nagraj, Babu, Shahrukh, Hritik, Mohammed and Siddiqui – got the clay idol prepared, consecrated it and are now worshipping it. “We have been friends since childhood. We studied together and prayed together. We meet almost every day. We celebrate Muslim festivals and they join us during Hindu festivals,” said Babu. 

Their other friends, including Praveen, Nagnath, Ramesh and Akram, contributed Rs 2,000 each and the group spent close to Rs 15,000 for the idol and daily decorations. “We need more money and people are helping us,” he said. Corporator Gajanan Kubde, seeing their enthusiasm, has helped them get the no-objection certificate from the Karwar City Municipality and the police.

“We have just begun it this year. We need to continue it for the next five years,” said Mohammed. Though the event was quiet when it began, it has been drawing big crowds now. The group is planning a grand event when the idol is immersed in December.