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Fuel price hike sparks protests across twin districts; political parties slam UPA

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May 25, 2012

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Mangalore, May 24: The steepest ever hike in the price of petrol spread anger across the coastal Karnataka, with people venting ire at the Central Government through protests and demonstrations under the banner of various political organisations in cities like Mangalore and Udupi.

Political parties and organisations such as Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Democratic Youth Federation of India and Nagarika Samiti took out took out rallies in the headquarters of twin coastal districts shouting slogans against the UPA government and accusing it of being indifferent towards the people's problems.

The protesters urged the people to prepare for the nationwide bundh on May 31 to pressurise the Congress led government. The bundh call was given by both BJP led National Democratic Alliance and Left Parties.

The agitators singled out Prime Minister Manmohan Singh “failing to check fuel price rise despite being an economist”.

Poor and lower middle class families would have to bear the brunt of increase in prices of fuel, said Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel while addressing the protesters in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner, here on Thursday.

“In a welfare country like India, the UPA government betrayed the people by allowing fuel to be determined by the market. Although there was no change in crude oil price internationally, the government revised the price to benefit oil companies,” he said.

Mr Kateel said that his party would demand an immediate and complete rollback. “If there is no rollback, it will be the last chapter of your political history,” he warned.

Demanding the resignation of the PM, he said: “The government is neck-deep in corruption. Despite the PM being an economist, our economy has been ailing for long”, he added.

In Udupi, members of Zilla Nagarika Samiti staged a unique protest by pushing two-wheelers from Diana Circle and later carried the two-wheelers from Clock Tower accompanied by the music of traditional drummers.

Soon after the Centre announced the petrol price hike on Wednesday DFYI members in Mangalore had initiated the protest by taking out a rally from DC office to Rao and Rao Circle.

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May 31,2020

Bengaluru, May 31: With places of worship expected to reopen on June 8, the Karnataka State Minorities Commission has released guidelines for mosques and dargahs, that include social distancing, temperature testing and compulsory hand washing.

Abdul Azeem, commission chairman said, "Everyone will have to maintain one-metre distance and carry their prayer mats. They will all be scanned and Farz prayers will be held for 10-15 minutes. Friday prayers should be completed within 20 minutes."

Distribution of tabarukh, shaking hands, and overcrowding inside mosques will not be allowed.  The Muzrai department also issued guidelines for temples, like mandatory face masks, sanitisation of sanctum sanctorum and thermal screening.

In a letter, the Hindu Religious Institutions and Charitable Endowment Department mentioned that while temple authorities and devotees should wear masks, priests, helpers and workers are exempt, in the core area of the temple.

"Devotees should be scanned using infrared thermometers at the temple entrance, and must be given hand sanitiser. The temple trust is expected to bear the expenses," it added.

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: With preparations underway for conducting exams for the final semester/ year students in the state, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Monday directed the respective universities to conduct exams for the backlog papers as well.

"In the wake of COVID-19, it has been decided to hold exams only for the students of final semester/year courses. It has come to our notice that some universities have decided against conducting exams for final year students who have a backlog to clear from previous semesters. This is unpardonable," the Deputy Chief Minister said.

"Our intention is to see that the final year students finish their course. In the present situation, conducting only final semester exams won't help. We have to help the students in clearing their backlogs," added Ashwathnarayan, directing all universities to compulsorily conduct these exams.

Meanwhile, Ashwathnarayan thanked the staff and officials of various government departments who were responsible for successfully conducting the CET exams even amidst the difficult situation in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

"In all, 1,94,419 students had registered for the CET exams, of which 1,75,428 wrote the exams. The percentage of students who took up the exams this year was equivalent to that of the previous years, in normal times," the DCM informed.

"After we successfully conducted the exams, Arunachal Pradesh is going to conduct the Public Service Commission exams on the lines of how we successfully conducted the exams. Likewise, even our KPSC has said it will conduct the exams. We must appreciate the good work of the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA), which has set an example for others," Ashwathnarayan said.

The deputy chief minister said that 33 colleges in various districts across the state faced shortage of land and that it is the responsibility of the District Commissioners (DCs) to get the lands sanctioned for all these colleges.
In Bagalkot district alone land has not been sanctioned for six degree colleges, he said.

Reacting to this, Bagalkot DC Captain Rajendra assured to look into the matter as soon as he receives the proposal from department officials.

"Similarly, there is shortage of land for five Diploma colleges and 28 ITI colleges in different parts of the state. The DCs must immediately pay attention to this. Once they get the land, buildings will come up within no time," the Karnataka deputy chief minister said.

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February 26,2020

Hassan, Feb 26: A 35-year-old poachers died on the spot by his fellow man accidentally, mistaking him as animal at Yedikumari Kaginahere forest areas near Sakaleshpura in the district early hours Tuesday, police sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Harish.

The incident happened when ten poachers went hunting for wild animals in the Yedikumari Kaginahare forest areas.

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