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DSS demands to restore the dignity of Ambedkar Bhavan

July 11, 2011
Mangalore, July 11: The members of Karnataka Dalit Sangarsha Samithi (B Krishnappa faction) staged a protest in front of Deputy Commissioner's office here on Monday demanding to rewrite the name of Ambedkar Bhavan which was constructed at Uppinangady PU College.

Addressing the protesters Krishnanada D, District Convener of the Samithi urged the 'Vigilance and Monitoring Committee on SC/ST atrocities' to rewrite the erased name of Ambedkar Bhavan in the presence of Deputy Commissioner.

He said Ambedkar Bhavan was allegedly “claimed and taken over” by a local youth club. The building which had been built with government money but on completion, the youth club had put up a board with its own name and prevented Dalits from using it, he said.

He said the Superintendent of Police of Civil Rights Enforcement Cell misleading the entire issue supporting the youth club to continue their functions in the Bhavan.

He urged the authorities concerned to hand over the key of Bhavan to Gram Panchayat.

He also urged the police department to take stringent action against those, who erased the name of Ambedkar from the Bhavan, under the SC/ST atrocity prevention act.

M Devadas, Shekhar Chilimbi, M Koosappa, Shekhar Hejamady and others were present.

Following the protest, a memorandum addressed to Governor and Chief Minister of Karnataka to were handed over to Deputy Commissioner.

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March 29,2020

Chamaranagara, Mar 29: As many as 595 Tamil Nadu-based fishermen, who were working in Mangaluru, crossed the Karnataka border and reached their state via Chamarajanagar on Saturday.

Police said following the lockdown, the fishermen had left Mangaluru in more than 20 vehicles. The fishermen crossed the Karnataka border through Punajur check-post. However, the vehicles returned after dropping them near Hasanur check-post in Tamil Nadu.

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January 11,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 11: Scholar and writer M Chidanadamurthy passed away at a private hospital here on Saturday.

He was 88 and is survived by wife, son and daughter.
He was a well-known scholar in Karnataka specialising in the history of Kannada language and ancient Karnataka.

He was also known for his campaign to conserve the monuments Hampi and to secure classical language status to Kannada Language. Murthy has also articulated that uniform civil code and an anti-conversion law must be enacted by the Government in India.

Murthy was the head of the department of Kannada Bangalore University. He was also associated with Kannada Shakti Kendra. As a historian most of Murthy's work has focused on scientific study of the Kannada Inscriptions.

He has attempted to contextualise inscriptions in their socio cultural setup. He has produced many books on the history of Kannada language and Karnataka. He has guided many research students.

Murthy was recipient of Rajayothsava, Sathiya Academy Award , Papama award and Alava’s Nudisiri award.
His mortal remains were kept at his residence for his fellow mates and relatives.

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The final rituals will be held on Sunday with state honour.

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