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Many Dalits renounce Hinduism, convert to Buddhism in Puttur

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March 16, 2018

Mangaluru, Mar 16: As many as 11 belonging to lower caste of Hinduism bid adieu to their religion and converted into Buddhism in a remote village in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada yesterday.

The converted Dalits have been identified as Puttanna, Susheela, Nayan Kumar, Namitha, Sathish Kumar, Prema, Harsha, Susheela, Vishwanath, Manoj Kumar and Ganesh.

The conversion took place during the house warming ceremony of a Dalit man at Alankaru village near Kadaba in Puttur. Dalit Sangharsha Samiti Puttur taluk organizing convener Ananda Mithabail and Dakshina Kannada district Bouddha Mahasabha leader Sugathapala Bhantheji supervised the event.

Bhantheji performed Buddha Puja and offered dharmopadesha to 11 Dalits as per Buddhist scriptures.

All the converted men and women took an oath that they will try to inculcate the values taught by Dr B R Ambedkar and fulfil the dreams of Prof B Krishnappa.

After embracing new faith, Nayan Kumar decided to accept ‘Brahmacharya’. He will propagate Buddhism in the region.

Ananda Mithabail told reporters that those Dalits who were exploited by Hindus were converted to Buddhism. He said that conversions will not deprive them of their rights and benefits that they are receiving under the Dalit category.

“This is not the first instance where Dalits are being converted to Buddhism in Dakshina Kannada district. Many Dalit leaders and their family members have already embraced Buddhism in the district. I embraced Buddhism seven years ago and received a confirmation letter recently,” he said. 

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Sangeeth
 - 
Friday, 16 Mar 2018

Those who get converted into Buddhism, are going to realise the sad part. We will realise our eyes' value only after loosing eyes

Yogesh
 - 
Friday, 16 Mar 2018

They dont know the real value of Hinduism.. They are just ignoring Modi govt's efforts.. Modi govt trying hard to protect Hinduism. 

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March 19,2020

Belagavi, Mar 19: South Western Railway (SWR) on Thursday increased the fares of the platform tickets at Belagavi, Hubballi and Ballari.

The rate of platform tickets has been increased to Rs 50 with effect from Thursday till March 31, in order to control the crowding at platforms in view of the coronavirus outbreak.

Belagavi, Hubballi, and Bellari were all big stations and maximum number of people, including both passengers and those there to see them off come or to receive them at these railway stations, a SWR official sources said.

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July 21,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 20: The Karnataka Congress on Monday slammed the State government's decision to distribute beds used by COVID-19 patients to Government-run hostels and called it as a "ridiculous" decision.

"It's ridiculous that the Govt plans to distribute beds used by COVID patients to Govt run hostels," read a tweet from the Karnataka Congress president DK Shivkumar.

He further said that the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa should give these beds to his ministers, MLAs and officials.

He further went on to urge parents and students to speak "against this move" by the State government.

"Let CM @BSYBJP give these beds to his Ministers, MLAs & Officials! We are launching a movement against this Govt & appeal to parents, students & youths to speak against this move," Shivkumar's tweet read further.

Along with the tweet he also shared a video as well.

Karnataka reported 3,648 COVID-19 cases and 72 deaths on Monday, taking active cases to 42,216 and death toll to 1,403. Bengaluru recorded the highest number of cases and deaths today at 1,452 & 31, respectively, said the State Health Department.

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July 12,2020

Bengaluru,  Jul 12: In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, a complete lockdown will be implemented in Bengaluru City and Bengaluru Rural areas from 8 pm on July 14 to 5 am on July 22.

"Essentials such as hospitals, groceries, milk, fruit, vegetables, medicines will be available during this period. In addition, medical and postgraduate examinations will happen as already scheduled," the Karnataka CMO informed.

Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa appealed: "Co-operate with all social security policies, wear masks, and abide by government-issued lock-down guidelines for buying everyday items. Your collaboration is essential to controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection."

"I would like to congratulate all Asha activists, medical and police personnel, officers, volunteers, journalists and all those who work directly and indirectly to control the spread of COVID-19 infection," he added.

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