Saying Kannada Language originated from Halmidi's period is half-truth: Dr Sha Shettar
Moodbidri: Grand opening to 15th edition of 'Alvas Nudisiri'
Moodbidre: The three-day literary and cultural extravaganza ‘Alva’s Nudisiri’ was inaugurated in a grand manner at St. Shishunal Sharif Hall in Sundari Ananda Alva campus in Moodbidre. This is the 15th edition of the grand festival, organised by Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri.
The three-day event with focus on the diversity of Karnataka was kicked off by Dr. S. Shattar.
Speaking after the inauguration, he said that it was a half-truth to say that the Kannada Language was originated from the Halmidi inscription. The Kannada Language was originated right at the beginning of the fourth century. It needs to be reviewed. The Kannada Lipi was used in the Telugu script until the thirteenth century. Later, the Telugu script was discovered. Kannada influence is also there on Sanskrit, but we have failed to identify it, Dr. Shattar said.
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Govt ruthlessly demolishing drug cartels, securing convictions against offenders: Amit Shah
New Delhi (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is ruthlessly demolishing drug cartels and praised the NCB for securing convictions against 73 offenders in the first quarter of 2026.
Among the important convictions is one linked to a case involving the seizure of 2.75 kg of heroin at the Ahmedabad airport in 2021 and 4.23 kg of heroin at Fazilka (Punjab) along the India-Pakistan border in 2022.
In these cases, two foreign traffickers were sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment, a home ministry statement said.
Shah took to X to say: "To protect our youth from the scourge of drugs, the Modi govt is ruthlessly demolishing drug cartels and is also ensuring their conviction."
"Under this mission, the NCB has made a breakthrough of getting 73 drug offenders convicted in the first three months of 2026, with harshest punishments. We are determined to shut every breathing space of drug rackets with entire might. Congratulations to NCB for this achievement," the home minister said.
According to official data, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) secured convictions for 73 drug offenders in 35 cases in the first three months of this year. Of the convicts, four were awarded the maximum sentence of 20 years, while 54 received sentences of 10 years or more.
The statement said a total fine of Rs 1.22 crore was also imposed on the convicts.
The statement also mentioned a conviction secured in the 2023 pseudoephedrine-diversion case (a controlled substance under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act) involving a company named Alps Life Sciences Private Limited located in Sonipat, Haryana.
In this case, three accused, including the firm's director, were sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and slapped a fine of Rs 1.5 lakh each. The company was also convicted and fined Rs 1.5 lakh. The permission granted to the company for manufacturing pseudoephedrine has also been withdrawn by the NCB, the statement said.
The federal anti-narcotics agency has also appealed to other central and state enforcement agencies to identify key undertrial cases involving drug kingpins and ensure effective prosecution, according to the statement.
