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Don't destroy Congress in Karnataka to save K J George: Poojary to CM

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July 9, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 9: B Janardhana Poojary, who was the first senior Congress leader to demand CBI probe into the sensational suicide case of IAS officer DK Ravi over a year ago, on Saturday went all guns blazing against chief minister Siddaramaiah for hesitating to handover Mangaluru DySP M K Ganapathi suicide case to CBI and backing tainted minister K J George.

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Speaking to media persons in Mangaluru, the veteran leader urged Mr Siddaramaiah to seek the resignation of Mr George, whose name was mentioned by the police officer before committing suicide in Madikeri. "Let the chief minister seek George's resignation or else sack him from the cabinet," he said.

The former Union minister in the Indira Gandhi government took on his own party government in the state and opined that the chief minister has failed to understand the pulse of the people. He also questioned the police as to why the interview DSP Ganapathi gave to media in Madikeri can't be considered as his suicide note.

"Nobody would speak lie while on death bed. Hence, the statement that Ganapathi made before the media should be considered as his 'dying declaration' and an inquiry should be ordered based on it," he suggested.

Pointing to apparent delay on part of police in filing a first information report in connection with Ganapathi's death, Poojary sought answer from Siddaramaiah for the lapse.

"Though the case has been handed over to CID, the question whether a fair probe is possible, will linger. CID is an investigation agency that works directly under the state government. Hence the government should hand over case to CBI. FIR should be registered against all persons Ganapathi mentioned in his interview. In the meantime, the CM should seek the resignation of George or else sack him," he said.

KPCC president G Parameshwara, who is also the home minister, should prepare a report on Ganapathi's case either directly or through a sub-committee, Poojary said. He went on criticizing the Siddaramaiah alleging him of not understanding the Congress culture. "Don't try to destroy Congress in making efforts to save one person (George). It is party, not individuals, above all," Poojary warned Siddaramaiah.

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February 5,2020

Tightening control over companies misleading advertisements of medicines and products, the Indian government could soon slap a fine of up to Rs10 lakh and up to two years' imprisonment. While repeat offender could be fined up to Rs50 and imprisonment up to five years.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's new draft of the Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) (Amendment) Bill, 2020, provides extremely stringent penalties compared to the current law.

Under the new Act, companies advertising medicines and products falsely claiming to make a person fairer, improve height and memory or cure issues like hair loss or greying and premature ageing, among several others, may attract more stringent fines and jail time.

The current Act, 1954, leaves scope for companies to create deceptive advertisements as first time offender can be jailed for six months while repeat offender can be up to one year in prison, reported The Indian Express.

Under the Bill, deceptive advertisements will cover digital advertising, notice, circular, label, wrapper, invoice, banner and poster, among others. The government also plans to expand the scope of the law under the proposed amendments to cover 24 more deceptive claims not included in the current law, like medicines that can cure AIDS, change the sex of a foetus, among others, reported Livemint.

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June 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 5: The Karnataka government has asked all its departments and authorities to avoid during all official transactions the nomenclature "Dalit" for members belonging to the Scheduled Castes.

"All the departments and authorities of government of Karnataka are requested that (use of name Dalit) for all official transactions, matters, dealings, certificates, among others," the official circular said.

The Constitutional term Scheduled Caste in English and its appropriate translation in other national languages should alone be used for denoting the persons belonging to the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes notified in the presidential orders issued under Article 341 of the Constitution, the circular said.

The circular issued on May 20 notes instructions issued by the Central government in 2018, with reference to the order of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Bench.

"That the Central government/state government and its functionaries would refrain from using the nomenclature "Dalit" for the members belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as the same does not find mentioned in the Constitution or any statute," the order had said.

Pointing out that the Central government had earlier issued instructions that the words "Harijan" and "Girijan" should not be used, the circular said accordingly the Karnataka government also had issued a Government Order in 2010.

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January 25,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 25: Hotelier Samtappa reportedly committed suicide by consuming poison in Kadaba taluk in the district on police said on Saturday.

The deceased was running a hotel named Hotel Samtappa here.

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