CM lauds Mangalore media

February 12, 2012

Mangalore, February 12: Print and electronic media should bring out the news without twisting or exaggerating the facts, said Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda

Speaking after formally inaugurating the new hall of Patrika Bhavan here on Sunday, he said though the press club belonged to media, it was dedicated to people of entire Dakshina Kannada district, as it disseminates information to the people.

He said that the State government has sanctioned Rs 25 lakh each for the construction of Patrika Bhavan in those districts where there was no such facility for journalists. Apart from this grant, Rs 12.5 lakh each has been sanctioned for the facelift of the existing Patrika Bhavans.

He said that State Government has always encouraged journalists in many ways. Increasing the pension from Rs 1000 to Rs 2000 and conferring awards, etc were the favours of BJP government, he said.

Praising the Mangalore media for what he called 'their excellent work', he said the journalists here still have to play a responsible role in the future as the city is undergoing a speedy growth.

Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists' Union president P B Harish Rai presided over the function.

Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat, MCC Mayor Praveen Anchan, Mulky-Moodbidri MLA Abhaya Chandra Jain, Mangalore MLA UT Khader, and Bantwal MLA B Ramanath Rai were among the chief guests.

DK district Deputy Commissioner N S Channappa Gowda and Commissioner of Police Seemanth Kumar Sigh were also present.

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‘Lajja Gauri’ idol discovered on roadside at Barkur

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February 8,2020

Udupi, Feb 8: A rare sixth century granite idol of ‘Lajja Gauri’ has been discovered fixed on the road in Barkur village of Udupi district, according to information furnished by Dr. Shivakant Bajpai, Superintending Archaeologist of ASI Bangalore Circle. Lajja Gauri is depicted in nude form and is said to be a fertility symbol. The idol is rare, though very popular among certain cults.

Dr Shivakant Bajpai, who is on a tour of the coastal districts, said that he first came across the image when it went viral on social media. He subsequently traced it to a public road in Barkur, which is an ancient historical town of coastal Karnataka. It was the ancient capital of the Alupa kingdom and a seat of power for several centuries.

“This is a very important idol and hundreds of vehicles pass over it every day. We are rescuing it and I have issued an order to my local in-charge to keep it in safe custody. I have also sent a mail in this regard to the DC and SP of the district,” he said.

The idol is likely to be of 6th or 7th century, though further study is required to confirm a date, Dr. Bajpai said.

Lajja Gauri is a lotus-headed Hindu deity associated with abundance, fertility and sexuality, sometimes euphemistically described as Lajja ("modesty").

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there is only one GOD, that is real GOD...

worship the Real GOD not the stone.

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COVID-19: Karnataka declares 5 districts including DK as 'Red zones'

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April 1,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 1: The state government has identified five districts, including Dakshina Kannada, as 'cluster zones' or 'Red zones,' to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus.

The other four districts include Mysuru, Uttara Kannada, Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur.

Mangaluru has been under strict lockdown, as it is close to Kasargod in Kerala, which reported many positive cases and is also one of the 'hotspots' in the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) list.

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Karnataka links pact with art of living to rejuvenate water resources in nine districts

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April 17,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 17: Karnataka on Thursday inked an agreement with the Sri Sri Ravi Shankar-led Art of Living to rejuvenate water sources and improve groundwater recharge in nine districts.

Rural Development & Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister KS Eshwarappa held talks with Ravi Shankar on the project. The partnership seeks to take up works through funds available under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA).

The project proposes to take up works in Shivamogga, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Chitradurga, Ballari, Kolar, Yadgir, Kodagu and Tumakuru districts. Under NREGA, works such as construction of check dams, construction of contours, bunds and so on will be commissioned.

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