Three-day 86th Kannada literary festival inaugurated in Haveri
Haveri: The 86th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelana was inaugurated at the Kanaka-Shareefa platform in Haveri on Friday, with the hoisting of the national, state and Kannada Sahitya Parishat flags.
The Sammelana, which is being called by many as a 'Sahitya Nudijatre' (literature festival), was inaugurated by Labour Minister and District In-charge Minister Shivarama Hebbar; Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Dr Mahesh Joshi and District Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Lingayya B Hiremath.
Renowned poet and chairperson of the Sammelana Padma Shri Dr Doddarangegowda was brought in a procession to the dais for the inaugural event.
Police, NCC, Sevadal, Scouts and Guides cadets held the Guard of Honour.
Hemanth S K welcomed the gathering. Nagaraj Ichangi was the master of ceremony. A L Shekhasuranugi and Arun Kalappa convened the event
Kannada and Culture Minister Sunil Kumar officially welcomed Dr Doddarangegowda.
“The Sammelana has begun on schedule. The Parishat will hold several rounds of discussion on different matters related to Kannada and our culture. The government is striving to enforce the popular adage 'Kannadave Satya, Kannadave Nitya' (Kannada is the Truth, Kannada is Everlasting). The Sammelana also provides a platform for more youngsters to exhibit their talents,” the minister said.
Sunil Kumar also called upon the people to forget differences of opinion and work unitedly for land and language.
With 'Life of Harmony – the Soul of Kannada' being the theme of the Sammelana, the three-day programme will be held from January 6 to 8. Convention, poets' meet, felicitation of achievers and book exhibition will be parts of the programmes to be held at the event.
The Sammelana will also provide a platform for visitors to have a taste of North Karnataka cuisine.
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Speech-impaired minor tribal girl found dead near railway tracks in Karnataka's Ramanagara
Bengaluru, May 14 (PTI): A minor tribal girl, who was speech-impaired, was found dead near railway tracks in the Ramanagara district on Wednesday, police said.
Police suspect that the 15-year-old girl from the Hakkipikki tribe was "raped and murdered", and a case has been registered at the Bidadi police station.
Police said the girl went missing on the evening of May 11. Her family searched for her, and on May 12, they were informed that her body was found near railway tracks in Bhadrapura, Bidadi Taluk.
Ramanagara Superintendent of Police Srinivas Gowda said, "We found no mutilation on the body. However, we cannot rule out any possibilities. We are investigating thoroughly and await the forensic report to conclude."
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar visited the girl’s family and offered condolences.
Later, he told reporters that there were injury marks on the girl’s head.
"She had returned home from the hostel. I have spoken to her mother and sister. We must ensure they receive justice," he added.
Shivakumar stressed the need for a thorough police investigation and assured that compensation would be given to the girl’s mother.
In a post on 'X', the Janata Dal (Secular) party alleged that the rising number of such cases in the state indicates "deteriorating law and order."
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