CM Siddaramaiah emphasizes creating Kannada-centric atmosphere in Karnataka
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated the importance of fostering a Kannada-centric environment in Karnataka during a ceremony organized by the Department of Kannada and Culture. The occasion marked the Bhoomi Puja for the construction of a bronze statue of Goddess Nada Devi Bhuvaneswari Devi, near the western entrance of Vidhana Soudha, as part of the Karnataka Namakarana Suvarna Mahotsava.
Addressing the gathering, CM Siddaramaiah emphasized the significance of preserving Kannada language, culture, and heritage, urging all residents to prioritize Kannada in their daily lives.
"Speaking in Kannada should be a matter of pride for every individual residing in Karnataka," he stated passionately.
Highlighting the need for Kannadigas to embrace their mother tongue, Siddaramaiah compared the linguistic pride observed in other states such as Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala. "We must cultivate a similar reverence for Kannada," he urged, urging all residents to learn and communicate in Kannada within the state.
Regarding the statue's construction, CM Siddaramaiah set a deadline for completion by November 1, 2024, expressing confidence in the project's progress and funding. The proposed 25-foot bronze statue is expected to enhance the aesthetic appeal of Vidhana Soudha.
The ceremony was attended by Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraja Horatti, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Kannada and Culture Minister Shivraj Thangadagi, and several MLAs.
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4 held for sexually assaulting woman, girl on moving bus after social media alert in UP's Agra
Agra (UP) (PTI): Four people were arrested, after a prompt response by police following a social media alert, for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman and a girl inside a moving bus here, officials said on Tuesday.
According to an official police statement, at 12:27 am on April 27, information was received on the social media platform X about an incident of sexual assault on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad, which was approaching Namner crossing in Agra.
Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar, the Agra Police social media team immediately alerted the Rakabganj police station within minutes and coordinated with the victims to confirm the incident and obtain the exact location, it stated.
Police teams launched intensive checking at Namner crossing and intercepted the bus as it reached the spot. The four accused involved in the incident were apprehended on the spot, and legal action was initiated against them, the statement said.
The police said the swift response and coordination between the social media team and field units ensured timely action, bringing relief to the victims and other passengers, who expressed gratitude towards the police, it added.
