Bantwal: BJP’s Rajesh Nayak, SDPI’s Riyaz file nomination papers

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April 20, 2018

Bantwal, Apr 20: A day after Bantwal’s sitting MLA B Ramanath Rai filed nomination papers, BJP candidate Rajesh Naik Ulippadi and SDPI candidate Mohammed Riyaz Farangipete on Friday filed their papers for May 12 assembly polls. 

Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Kota Srinivas Poojary, former MLC Monappa Bhandary, former MLA Padmanabha Kottari and Davadas Shetty were present when Naik, handed over his nomination papers to the returning officer at the Mini Vdhana Saudha. 

Prior to this Naik offered special prayers at Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari temple and held a paadayaatra for 15 kms till BC Road. Thousands of people took part in the procession. 

SDPI declares war against Cong, BJP

On the other hand, SDPI candidate Riyaz took out a march from party’s office at Kaikamba along with hundreds of supporters after juma prayers.

Speaking to media persons after handing over nomination papers to retuning officer Ravi Basari at Mini Vidhana Saudha, Riyaz said that he is ready to take on BJP’s hardline Hindutva and Congress’ soft Hindutva. 

“This time SDPI has garnered support from all sections of the people. This is a hint at the end of the 70 years of exploitation. People have decided to send SDPI candidate to the Assembly from Bantwal,” he said.

SDPI district president Athaullah Jokatte, state secretary Alfonso Fanco, SDTU state president Jaleel K, Shaul SH, PD Antony and Anand Mittabai were present.

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May 8,2020

Bengaluru, May 8: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday held a meeting with opposition parties at his office here over COVID-19 situation in the state.

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress leaders SR Patil and DK Shivakumar participated in the meeting. From Janata Dal (Secular), former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and HD Revanna were present.

"Congress legislative party leader Siddaramaiah and DK Shivkumar have arranged the Chief Minister to request the central government to announce a special package of Rs 50,000 crore to Karnataka to fight coronavirus and also special packages requested for small and medium scale industries," said Siddaramaiah's media secretary.

Meanwhile, Yediyurappa has announced a special package for those involved in leather works, especially those who work on the roadside.

The special package has been announced for cobblers and leather workers, who work on the roadside.

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March 13,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 13: In the wake of coronavirus outbreak, Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa has summoned an emergency meeting with ministers and senior officials on Friday to discuss the situation.

The schools, malls and other public places have been shut to control the spread of the deadly virus.

Schools in the state have announced early summer vacation for their students this academic year as a precautionary measure amid Covid-19 scare.

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May 5,2020

Mangaluru, May 5: The principal of St Agnes College, Mangaluru, Sr Dr Jeswina AC attained superannuation after 28 years of dedicated and fruitful service.

Sister Dr Venissa AC, the associate professor of the department of Economics, has been appointed by the Apostolic Carmel Educational Society Management as the principal of the college. Sister Roopa Rodrigues AC. has been appointed as the vice principal.

Sr Dr Venissa AC was earlier serving as the vice principal at St Agnes College.

The college and the management has thanked Sr Dr Jeswina AC for the dedicated services she has rendered to the college.

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