Bangalore: Journalists attacked by lawyers at court premises

March 2, 2012

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Bangalore, March 2: An incident of media persons representing a private Kannada TV news channel being attacked by lawyers took place at the City Civil Court premises in Bangalore on Friday.

The lawyers reportedly barred the entry of journalists to the City Civil Court complex saying the media portrayed them in bad light. The incident happened just after former BJP leader Janardhan Reddy was produced in court in connection with the illegal mining case.

Witnesses said that the lawyers threw stones and bottles at the mediapersons. Even policemen, who arrived on the scene to control the situation, were not spared. DCP of Bangalore Central G Ramesh was reportedly injured during the attack. He has been shifted to a hospital.

The lawyers were reportedly upset with the media over its questioning a road blockade by protesting lawyers earlier this year.

Ex-Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde however condemned the incident. He said, "It is sad that people in a noble profession are involved in such activities. I condemn the act of the lawyers. This should be severely dealt by law."

Cameramen Anith, Nagesh and reporter Ravi of Suvarna News were attacked by lawyers at the court premises when they along with other media persons were engaged in bringing live telecast of Janardhana Reddy's expected appearance for a hearing.

The concerned channel has even reported that its cameras and OB van have been damaged due to the incident. A confrontation between media persons, police and lawyers also took place at the spot giving way to chaos and confusion.

Following the incident, media persons representing other media also sat down in protest of the behaviour displayed by the representatives of law. The police, who reportedly, watched helplessly as lawyers went on a rampage, subsequently brought the situation under control by resorting to lathicharge and even fired a few rounds in the air. DCP Ramesh was also reportedly injured in the stone-throwing by the lawyers.

When asked about the incident, Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda feigned ignorance. "I don't know. I don't have any information. I will ask Law Minister Suresh Kumar," he told journalists before proceeding in his car.

Reacting to the incident, Y.S. V. Datta, spokesman of the JD(S) said: “Such incidents will not bring respect to anyone. The Govenrment should convene a meeting of representatives of the media and bar and put an end to the unsavoury saga”.

On reports that a lawyer who is part of the legal team of Kumaraswamy was also involved in the incident, Mr. Datta said, “it was not proper to give a political colour to the episode. The lawyers are a community of their own. They may have allegiance to certain political parties, but they work independently when it comes to discharging their duties as professionals,” he said.

“Lawyers are supposed to be thorough on legal affairs. They should have something to say about the incidents. But, it is the responsibility of the government to make sure that the police, the lawyers and the media perform their duties without intervening in each others' duty,” he said.

Reacting to the episode, Suresh Kumar, the Law Minister, said he was pained by the turn of events. “I am away in Mysore. I am yet to get complete information about the incident. But it is not proper to paint all the lawyers in one brush,” he said.

He also hinted that the government would soon convene a meeting of all the stake-holders to find a permanent solution to the issue. “I had proposed to convene a meeting of the representatives of the police, the media and the lawyers after a protest by lawyers led to traffic disruption for over seven hours in Majestic area some time ago. Now, it is high time that such a meeting is organized. The government will definitely not spare the guilty,” he said.

Home Minister R. Ashok reportedly disconnected the call while talking to the "Suvarna TV" channel.

Meanwhile, prohibitory orders have been imposed outside the court premises. Home Minister P Chidambaram has called for a meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Sadananda Gowda, the court officials and the media.

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Airport bomb: Home minister refuses to call Aditya Rao a terrorist, accuses Opposition of appeasing minorities

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January 22,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 22: Karnataka home minister Basavaraj Bommai today refused to respond when a journalist asked him why Aditya Rao, who was arrested on charge of planting bomb at Mangaluru International Airport, can’t be called a terrorist.

Responding to another query of another journalist on the sidelines of a private program, here, Mr Bommai said all airports in the state would soon have bomb disposal squads.

"After the Mangaluru airport bomb incident, a thought has been given to establishing bomb disposal squads near airports in the state. Hubballi and Kalburgi airports too will have them," he said.

He said, Aditya Rao resident of Udupi who has been in a frustrated state for not getting employment and earlier too arrested for hoax calls surrendered at the DGP office in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The Mangaluru police will take him into custody for investigations, he added.

Despite the suspect surrendering to the police, investigations into the case will continue, he said.

He further added, 'Irrespective of the organisations the accused belongs to, he will be punished.”

Explosives used in the Mangaluru airport bomb have been sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory for analysis and investigation. National Security Guards too were collecting details, he stated.

He then went on to slam Opposition parties over Mangaluru Airport bomb incident. “State police, on getting information about the suspected bag, had acted swiftly and diffused it. The opposition has resorted to politics and using the incident to appease minorities,” he said.

He also termed that the statements made by the opposition would instigate anti-national elements.

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The biggest and terrible terrorist are those who justify and support terrorist by whatever means even if its not calling a terrorist as terrorist

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Mangaluru: NIT-K produces hand sanitizers in view of shortage in market

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April 4,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 4: The chemistry department of National Institute of Technology-Karnataka (NIT-K) here has started producing hand sanitizers in view of its shortage in the market after the coronavirus outbreak.

The social initiative led by Arun Isloor, professor and head of the department, was launched by NIT-K director K Uma Maheshwar Rao.

The raw materials needed for this product were provided by the institute.

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With opposition threatening a ruckus, Karnataka BJP braces for stormy session

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March 2,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 2: The monthlong budget session beginning on Monday, which will mark BS Yediyurappa’s maiden budget in his fourth term as chief minister, is expected to be a fiery one.

The opposition JD(S) and Congress have already threatened to stall proceeding until BJP legislator Basangouda Patil Yatnal apologises for his controversial remarks against freedom fighter and centenarian HS Doreswamy. Yatnal had called him a fake and a Pakistani agent.

Disruptions are also likely to pose a threat to speaker Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri’s novel idea of having a two-day discussion on the Constitution of India to commemorate 70 years of the country’s Independence.

Both opposition parties have scheduled legislature party meetings early on Monday and they could coordinate on issues on the floor of the house to put the BJP — especially Yediyurappa — on the backfoot.

Yatnal is not known as a “hardliner”, but his attack on Doreswamy has garnered support from several ministers including CT Ravi, KS Eshwarappa and V Somanna. Yediyurappa may have a hard time defending his party’s line.

The BJP is yet to schedule its legislature party meeting, but MLAs suggest the party will allow the issue to be raised and debated in the legislature. “Both have expressed their point of view. Let there be a discussion on the matter, but not allowing the house to function will only be a waste of the state’s time and money,” said deputy chief minister CN Ashwath Narayan.

Besides the Doreswamy issue, Yediyurappa will also deliver his reply — postponed from February 20 — to the debate on the governor’s address. The issue of student Amulya Leona Narona’s arrest on a charge of sedition, the Bidar sedition case involving a parent of a school student, pro-Pakistan writings on walls in places in north Karnataka, introduction of NPR and the anti-CAA stir is also likely to feature during the lengthy session.

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