Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1: Muzrai Minister Kota Srinivas poojary
Here's what government has to say about opening Mosques and Churches in state
Bengaluru: Over two months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed due to the spread of Corona Virus, the Karnataka State Government on Tuesday decided that Temples in the state will be re-opened from June 1. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Karnataka CM Yediyurappa on Tuesday and the information was shared by Minister of Muzrai Department Kota Srinivas Poojary.
Poojary was speaking to reporters after attending the meeting at the residence office of the Chief Minister when he made the announcement. He added that all the temples under his department will be opened for public from June 1.
When asked about Mosques and Churches in the state and if that too will be opened, the minister added that Mosques and Churches were not under the jurisdiction of his department and that he can only answer things about temples that come under his department.
He further added that online services will be launched at 52 major temples under the Muzrai department wherein people will be able to make pre-bookings.
He also informed that Rs. 200 crore were allotted for the construction of housing unit at Pilgrimage site Tirumala in Andhra Pradesh.
Speaking about the re-opening of Mosques and Dargahs in the state, Secretary of Minorities Welfare, Karnataka, A B Ibrahim noted that a decision will be taken on the matter after the fourth-phase of the lockdown ends on May 31 and added that the decision will be taken in accordance with the Union Ministry of Home Affairs’ guidelines.
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Doordarshan's Logo change to Saffron sparks controversy
New Delhi: Two days after unveiling its new logo with a shift from ruby red to saffron, DD News, the flagship channel of state-run Doordarshan, has come under criticism from Opposition parties for alleged "saffronisation."
While DD News described the change as a visual aesthetic update, Opposition leaders questioned the timing, just ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
On Tuesday evening, DD News posted a video of its new logo on its official social media handle, stating, "While our values remain the same, we are now available in a new avatar. Get ready for a news journey like never before. Experience the all-new DD News!"
"We have the courage to put: Accuracy over speed, Facts over claims, Truth over sensationalism…Because if it is on DD News, it is the truth! DD News – Bharosa Sach Ka," it added.
Reacting to the logo change, TMC Rajya Sabha MP Jawhar Sircar, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, said, "National broadcaster Doordarshan colours its historic flagship logo in saffron! As its ex-CEO, I have been watching its saffronisation with alarm and feel — it’s not Prasar Bharati any more, it’s Prachar (publicity) Bharati!"
Sircar criticized the ruling party's programs receiving more airtime compared to those of the Opposition. He called it "visual entrapment" by the regime, citing the example of the Rajya Sabha hall in the new Parliament building turning saffron.
In response, Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi defended the change, calling the new logo's color "catchy orange."
"It's not only a new logo, the entire look and feel has been upgraded — we have a new set, new lighting, seating arrangement and equipment," Dwivedi said.
Doordarshan's current logo for DD National is blue and saffron. Officials noted that when Doordarshan was launched in 1959, it had a saffron logo. Over the years, other colors such as blue, yellow, and red were used for the logo, while its design remained consistent — two petals with a globe in the center.
