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Homestay attack: Opposition wants Ashoka out, Hindutva outfits banned

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July 31, 2012

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Bangalore, July 31: Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar, on Monday, strongly condemned the incident of assault on girls and boys by Hindu Jagaran Vedike activists in Mangalore and promised toughest action against those involved.

Replying to the discussion on the incident in the Legislative Assembly, Shettar said the government had been taking steps to ensure punishment to the perpetrators. As many as 12 persons, who were allegedly involved in the incident, have been taken into custody so far. A special team has been set up to nab those absconding, he added.

The police have been given a free hand to investigate and take action. The perpetrators have been booked under various sections of IPC, including unlawful assembly, forceful restraint, assault, dacoity and threat to life. They will have to serve up to 10 years in prison on conviction, he said.

“The government will take all measures to curb such incidents. It is a most uncivilised act. The government will ensure that people, especially women, live in peace and without any fear in the State,” he said.

The Opposition parties had, however, demanded that the government should ban Hindu organisations like Hindu Jagaran Vedike, Bajrang Dal and Srirama Sene, besides booking cases against those involved under the Goonda Act. Besides, they wanted Home Minister R Ashoka to resign owning moral responsibility. On the chief minister not responding to these demands, the Congress and JD(S) members staged a walkout.

Higher Education Minister C?T?Ravi, in-charge of Dakshina Kannada district, said no accused would get protection. However, he said there was no truth in the allegation of the Congress that the police did not take action when the incident took place. “The incident happened between 6.30 and 6.45 pm. The police went to the spot at 7.10 pm, when 300 people had gathered in front of the homestay. Also, the Congress government did not resign over the Guwahati incident or the Ruchika case,” he said. Earlier, members of the ruling and opposition parties indulged in a war of words when Congress MLA Vasanth Bangera held the BJP responsible for all such incidents. Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, who has been taking a dig at his own party in the House, sprung a surprise by raising a serious objection to Bangera's statement, leading to utter chaos. The Speaker, later, expunged Bangera's comment. However, members cutting across party affiliations were united in condemning the Mangalore incident.

None of the BJP members took objection when the Opposition directly attacked Hindu organisations.


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July 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 5: Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore Bernard Moras has been diagnosed with mild symptoms of Covid-19 and his condition now is said to be stable.

"Most Reverend Bernard Moras, Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore, had gone to St. John's Medical College for a routine check-up on July 2 as he was not well. Yesterday (July 3), it was confirmed that he has mild symptoms of Covid-19 and the doctors have stated that his condition at present is stable," Archbishop of Bangalore Peter Machado said in a message.

"We assure our beloved Archbishop Emeritus of the prayers of all the faithful in the Archdiocese and wish him a speedy recovery, he said.

The Archbishop Emeritus is aged about 78. 

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4 : Without mentioning any party leader's name, Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Monday appealed to Congress workers not to make any "defamatory statement" against any political leader on social media platforms.

Taking to Twitter, Shivakumar wrote, "I appeal to Congress workers not to make defamatory statements against any political leader, on matters of health and other issues on social media platforms. It is not in our culture to wish bad for others. Congress is a party that exemplifies brotherhood and humanity."

His statement comes days after Rajya Sabha MP and AICC in-charge for Gujarat, Rajiv Satav comment where he suggested that introspection in the party should begin from the time of the United Progressive Alliance -II government.

Later, Satav took to Twitter to clarify his remarks at Thursday's meeting of the party's Upper House MPs. Satav, through a series of tweets on Saturday, said he was not comfortable discussing what goes on inside party meetings in forums outside.

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May 3,2020

Bengaluru, May 3: Erection of barricades and drawing up of boxes or circles aimed at maintaining social distancing were seen in front of liquor shops in different parts of Karnataka on Sunday, a day ahead of their reopening after a gap of over 40-days, due to the lockdown.

Karnataka Excise Commissioner on Saturday had ordered that only CL-2 (retail shops) and CL-11C (state-run retail shops like Mysore Sales International Limited) would open from May 4.

It had permitted liquor sale liquor between 9 am and 7 pm only in areas that are outside COVID-19 containment zones.

Reports of barricades being erected to ensure that people stand in line and drawing of boxes or circles in front of shops to maintain social distancing in front of retail and MSIL shops have emerged from across the state, including the state capital.

Also reports about shop keepers doing special poojas outside liquor shops in Kolar and some even illuminating their outlets with lights from outside have surfaced from other parts of the state.

Meanwhile, officials were engaged in checking stocks ahead of the shops opening on Monday morning.

"We are making all preparations to ensure that government rules are followed. We also seek the cooperation of the people and police," the manager of a shop said.

Another said there may be a rush initially, after which things may get back to normal.

"We expect things to go on smoothly," he added.

Calling for number of customers to be limited to five at a time while ensuring that they maintain social distancing of not less than six feet distance, the order states that customers and the staff will have to wear masks and sanitizers should be used at the shops.

Only stand alone CL-2 and CL-11C shops are allowed to commence liquor sale and not those at malls and super markets, it said.

Officials in Bengaluru said liquor sale is prohibited in 26 containment zones in the city, while in other places rules that have been prescribed need to be followed.

In case of any violation, strict action would be taken, including imposing of penalty, they said.

There was pressure on the government to kick start economic activities, including allowing sale of liquor, to boost the state's finances as excise is the key area which generates revenue.

State Excise Minister H Nagesh had recently pegged the losses at Rs 60 crore per day because of closure of liquor shops, due to the lockdown.

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