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MU Vice Chancellor mulls establishment of Rani Abbakka Study Centre

March 12, 2011
Mangalore, March 12: 'Abbakka Sankathana' a two day seminar on Abbakka Rani organized under the aegis of Veerarani Abbakka Utsava Samiti in association with the Kannada and Culture Department was inaugurated at Ravindra Kalabhavan in University College here on Saturday.

After inaugurating the programme, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor TC Shivashankara Murthy said the values such as social justice, communal harmony that prevailed in the regime of Rani Abbakka are relevant even today.

He said Rani Abbakka can be considered not only as a freedom fighter but also as one of the prominent social reformers.

The Utsav Committee should also work on disseminating the information on Abbakka for present and future generation, he suggested.

Mr Murthy said that he is ready to extend his support if the Committee is willing to establish a Regional Study Centre or Rani Abbakka Study Centre in Mangalore University which can throw light on the cultural, social, political and other aspects of the “Peppar Queen” Rani Abbakka's regime.

In his presidential address, Dr M Mukunda Prabhu, Historian, said that it would be better if Committee set up a permanent auditorium and a well equipped theatre adjacent to Somanatha Temple in Ullal to conduct 'Abbakka Utsavas'.

Dr Gayathri Navada, Syndicate Member of Hampi University said the history of Abbakka is a symbol for self respect and liberty.

However, the statue of Abbakka sitting on a horse holding sword depicts the mindset of masculine society which portrayed Rani Abbakka as man.

She said the achievements and values of Rani Abbakka should be taught in Schools and Colleges.

Dr KN Vijaya Prakash, MCC Commissioner said that the significance of commemorating the Rani Abbakka more apt in the present scenario as she had fought against Portuguese with the support with people of different faiths.

MLA UT Khader, who is the honorary President of the Committee delivered introductory speech. Prof AV Navada, Convener of the Seminar spoke.

K Jayaram Shetty welcomed the gathering while Hyder Parthippady proposed vote of thanks. Bhasker Rai Kukkuvalli compered the programme.

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that when COVID-19 has made life and livelihoods difficult, it is unfortunate that charges have been levelled of irregularities in the procurement of COVID-19 equipment.

"The Congress which has levelled charges against the ruling BJP has not so far filed a complaint with any investigating agency. Instead, the Congress has limited itself to getting publicity. On the other hand, the ruling BJP instead of coming clean by ordering a probe into the main charges is indirectly admitting the scam," Kumaraswamy said on Sunday.

"By washing dirty linen in public, both the Congress and the BJP are playing a cruel joke on people instead of protecting their lives," he said.

Hitting out at the BJP, he asked, "Why is it that the BJP is not ordering an investigation into the Rs 2,000 crore Covid 19 corruption charges levelled against the government by the Congress? Why is the government keeping quiet on the corruption charges?"

He said, "Is this the leadership provided by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa? There could be political pressure on seeking resignation of his Ministers. But why has no action been initiated against any officers? Is there any effort to destroy the evidence by retaining officers in their existing postings?"

"Hunger for publicity is evident when we look at the press conference by five Ministers at a time," he said.

The government has countered the charges of the Congress but backtracked on ordering an investigation, he said.

"Would this not give rise to suspicion that the government is involved in the scam?" he asked.

He also asked why Congress leaders have not filed a complaint before any investigating agency despite "possessing documents to prove the charges".

"Are the Congress leaders trying to get publicity or are they concerned about the welfare of the people? The Congress Legislative Party leader is seeking an account (Lekka Kodi) while the BJP president is seeking answers (Uttara Kodi). Is it enough to give such questions and answers?"

Is there a concrete legal plan to deal with the irregularities? he asked.

"Looking at the way the Congress leaders have addressed media conferences and taken to social media campaigns, it appears that they are trying to get publicity," he said.

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May 17,2020

Bengaluru, May 17: At least 54 new COVID-19 positive cases have emerged since last evening, raising Karnataka's tally to 1,146, a health official said today.

Among the 1,146 cases, 611 are active and isolated in designated hospitals across the state, 497 patients got discharged and 37 died of the virus.

Of the new cases, Mandya district alone reported 22 cases, followed by 10 in Kalaburgi, 6 in Hassan, 4 in Dharward, 3 each in Kolar and Yadgir, 2 each in Dakshina Kannada and Shivamogga and 1 each in Udupi and Shivamogga.

New Cases Reported: 54
Total Active Cases: 611
Total Discharges: 497
Total Covid Deaths: 37
Death of Covid +ve patient due to Non-Covid cause: 1
Total Positive Cases: 1146

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March 6,2020

Udupi, Mar 6: District Health Officer Sudheer Chandra said that health department had compiled a list of foreigners visiting the Temple town Udupi and ensure that they are not infected with Coronavirus.

Addressing media persons at District Government Hospital in Ajjarkad on Friday, he said the Isolation Unit set up with five beds to treat the new Coronavirus infection includes two beds with Ventilator facility. Isolation wards with three beds were set up in Kundapur and Karkala taluks to treat the affected.

In order to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Committees were formed at District and Taluk level, he added.

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