Bahrain: The two-day International Kannada Sahitya Sammelan, held at Indian Club in Manama here, began on Friday.
The minister of Kannada and Culture Dr. Jayamala inaugurated the conference that is being jointly organized by the Kannada Sahitya Parishat Bengaluru, Kannada Sangha Bahrain, and Hampi University.
Kannada Sahitya Parishat President Manu Baligar, Kannada Sangha President Pradeep Shetty, Hampi University VC Mallika Ghanti and others were present.
Report : Kamalaksha Ameen


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Medininagar (PTI): A couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Jharkhand's Palamu, police said on Sunday.
Their minor daughter was also injured in the attack late on Saturday, a police officer said.
The bodies were recovered from their house on Sunday in Panki police station area, he said.
“Initial investigation suggests that the case is related to witchcraft suspicion,” Manoj Kumar Jha, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Lesliganj told PTI.
A manhunt is on to nab the culprits, Jha said.
The girl suffered severe injuries and has been admitted to a government hospital, he said.
The deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan (45), his wife Kalia Devi (40), and their son Chotu Bhuiyan.
The bodies have been sent to Medinirai Medical College and Hospital (MMCH) for post-mortem examination.
