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Siddu govt to follow High Court order on Kambala in Tulu Nadu

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November 30, 2016

Mangaluru, Nov 30: The Karnataka state government has said that it would take necessary measures based on the directives issued by the High Court in connection to the legality of Kambala race organised in Uttar Kannada, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

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During Zero Hour, Congress member Ivan D'Souza said the buffalo race was an integral part of the culture of the Tulu Nadu (coastal Karnataka). The sport had history of eight centuries, however, some animal welfare organisations had taken objection to organising the sport and demanded a ban, citing cruelty against the buffaloes.

A three-member committee comprising the expert from Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fishery Sciences University, Bidar, had recommended conditional permission for organising the sport avoiding any cruelty to the animals. However, the district administration had imposed a ban.

Home Minister G Parameshwar said the matter was pending before the court and, based on the direction issued and taking into consideration the sentiments of the people of the district, decision would be taken he stated.

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Rikaz
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Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016

Also government should stop horse racing game too.....this is a kind of cruelty towards animals...need to stop it once and for all....we should not tolerate being Indians....

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July 6,2020

Mandya, Jul 6: Mandya Lok Sabha MP Sumalatha Ambarish tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, July 6. Confirming the same, she tweeted, “It (test result) is positive with very mild symptoms and I have been advised home treatment,” she confirmed.

“I had developed mild symptoms of headache and throat irritation on Saturday, July 4. I decided to get myself tested as I might have been exposed to COVID-19 during the course of my constituency duties and tours. The results arrived today. It is positive with very mild symptoms and I have been advised home treatment,” she said in a tweet.

The MP sad she was going through the prescribed treatment as per her doctor’s instructions. “By God’s grace, my immunity level is strong and I am confident that I will soon get through this situation with your support,” she said, adding that she had already given the authorities the details of the persons who she might have come in contact with.

“But I would still urge those who have come in contact with me, if you have any symptoms, to get tested immediately. Let’s win the war against COVID-19,” she further said. Sumalatha had been involved in COVID-19 activities in her constituency which has recently seen a spike in the number of cases.

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May 9,2020

Bengaluru, May 9: Karnataka government in its latest order has allowed restaurants, pubs and bars to sell liquor at retail prices from May 9 till May 17. The third phase of coronavirus lockdown is slated to end on May 17.

"Karnataka government has allowed restaurants, pubs and bars to sell liquor at retail prices from tomorrow till May 17. However, they can be sold only in take away form," read an order issued by the state government.

Earlier, the government had allowed the opening of liquor shops in order to mobilise revenue. However, bars, pubs, restaurants were ordered to remain close amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

As per the latest update by the State Health Department, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state is 753. "Of 753 cases, 346 are active cases. 376 persons were discharged after treatment while 30 people have succumbed to the coronavirus," the Health Department said in a release. 

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July 29,2020

Mangaluru, July 29: The police have managed to nab a youth in connection with issuing death threat against IAS officer Sindhu B Rupesh, the outgoing deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada.

The arrested has been identified as Ranjit, a resident of Bajpe, on the outskirts of the city. He is said to be Hindutva activist. 

The death threat came in the wake of the officer’s warning against attack on cattle traders by anti-social elements ahead of Eid al-Adha. 

Even though the IAS officer had not lodged any complaint, Moodbidri police had registered a suo motu case after a WhatsApp screenshot of the death threat went viral on social media.

Meanwhile, Sindhu B Rupesh was transferred and posted as director, electronic delivery citizen services (EDCS), DP & AR (e governance) Bengaluru.

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