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Lingayat leaders back M B Patil; slam Sangh Parivar for influencing seer

DHNS
September 15, 2017

Bengaluru, Sept 15: Leaders favouring a separate religion tag for the Lingayat faith on Thursday defended Water Resources Minister M B Patil, accusing the Sangh Parivar of influencing Siddaganga Mutt seer Shivakumara Swami to change his stand on the issue.

On September 10, M B Patil had announced that the seer extended support for the separate Lingayat religion campaign. Two days later, the Mutt clarified that it had not said anything to that effect, causing embarrassment to Patil and the campaign itself.

Mines and Geology Minister Vinay Kulkarni, former minister and JD(S) leader Basavaraj Horatti, Aland MLA B R Patil and retired IAS officer S M Jaamdar — all of them belonging to the Lingayat camp — defended M B Patil, maintaining that he had not lied.

“After word spread that the Siddaganga Mutt supported the Lingayat cause, the Sangh Parivar got worried because it was a setback for them. There were instructions from Delhi to somehow manage this,” B R Patil told a press conference.

Jaamdar, too, said there was “something fishy” in the run-up to the Mutt’s clarification that it did not express support for the separate religion demand for the Lingayat faith. “On September 12, there were two statements issued by the Mutt. The first one called for unity within the community and that Veerashaiva and Lingayat were the same. After a few hours, there was a second statement that had an addition — that MB Patil had twisted the Swamiji’s words. What could have transpired in those few hours?” Jaamdar asked cryptically.

Horatti admitted that M B Patil had erred by disclosing the conversation he had with Shivakumara Swami. “He got emotional,” he said. “From now, no politician will ever drag the Siddaganga Mutt into the matter.” Kulkarni added that the issue will not weaken M B Patil. “We’re all with him and our fight will continue.”

Reddi for Veera Lingayat

Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi insisted that Lingayat was a religion in itself. “It can’t be Veerashaiva, because the presence of ‘Shaiva’ makes it part of the Hindu religion. Lingayat is not part of the Hindu religion. Let it be called Veera Lingayata instead. Anyway, an expert committee must be formed to get more clarity,” he said, adding that he would soon visit the Siddaganga Mutt and discuss the matter with the seer.

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June 20,2020

Udupi, Jun 20: Movement of heavy vehicles on Agumbe Ghat section was banned till October 15, following heavy rain lashing due to onset of South West Monsoon.

The Agumbe Ghat connects Shivamogga with the Udupi district. There is a possibility of landslides on either side of the Ghat road if movement of heavy vehicles is allowed during the monsoon, said Udupi DC G Jagadeesh in statement issued here on Saturday.

The movement of all heavy vehicles above 12 tonnes has been banned on the road. Till end of monsoon all the heavy vehicles have to move via Udupi-Brahmavar-Barkur-Shankaranarayana; Siddapura-Hosangady-Hulikal Ghat-Hosanagara-Theerthahalli; Udupi-Karkala-Bajagoli-S K Border-Kerekatte-Sringeri- Shivamogga.

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January 3,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called on young scientists of India to "Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper," and said these four steps would lead our country towards faster development. The Prime Minister also stressed on the need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation.

"The growth story of India depends on its success in the science and technology sector. There is a need to transform the landscape of Indian science, technology and innovation," Modi said.

Speaking after inaugurating the 107th Session of Indian Science Congress, he said, "My motto for the young scientists in this country is -Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper. These four steps will lead our country towards faster development."

"If we innovate we will patent and that in turn will make our production smoother and when we take these products to the people of our country, I'm sure they will prosper," he said, adding that innovation for the people and by the people is the direction of our new India. The Prime Minister also said he was happy to learn that India's ranking has improved in the Global Innovation Index to 52.

"Our programmes have created more technology business incubators in the last five years than in the previous 50 years. I congratulate our scientists for this achievement," he added.

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July 29,2020

Bengaluru, July 29: The Central Crime Branch arrested four international drug peddlers belonging to Kerala and recovered drugs worth Rs 1.25 crore from them, said Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday.

"We have started a war on drugs. Our agenda is to curb the drug mafia not only in Bengaluru, but in entire Karnataka. Many people are involved in the drug mafia. They are targeting students, other states, and international students who can spend and afford to become victims," said Bommai.

The recovered items include 2,000 kg LSD strips, 110 grams MDMA Cristol, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg Ganja, five cell phones, weighing machine and pouches.

"When we raided a house in Soladevanahally police station area, we arrested Shahad Mohammed, Azmal, Ajin KG Verghese and Nitin Mohan. All are from Kerala and we will arrest their contacts as well. They are involved in the dark web mafia," Bommai said.

He said the peddlers were using post offices and couriers for their business.

"I'll speak to the central government, the home ministry and postal department, and other issues related to this mafia. Canada, Netherlands, and other nations are also involved in this mafia," said the state home minister.

"People from influential backgrounds are also involved in this mafia, but our objective is zero tolerance. We are using our intelligence. Drugs are coming from other states like AP, Goa, and other states," he said.
Bommai said he was personally addressing this case and appealed for support from parents, schools and colleges.

"I'm addressing this issue personally because it's important to curb the drug mafia. I need support from schools and college managements and parents. I'll also call college and hostel managements before colleges start. We will make managements responsible," he said.

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