K'taka Minister denies paying compensation to Kerala farmer’s family after opposition allegations
BANGALURU: Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre recently addressed the Legislative Council, clarifying that the state has not disbursed any ex-gratia payment to the family of a Wayanad farmer who was reportedly trampled by an elephant, according to a report published in The Hindu.
His statement came in response to accusations from Opposition members alleging discrimination in compensation awarded for man-animal conflict cases. The controversy arose following criticism of Karnataka’s decision to provide compensation to the Wayanad farmer’s family, a matter highlighted after intervention by Rahul Gandhi, former Lok Sabha member from Wayanad.
During a debate concerning the deaths of two elephants in South Canara, Minister Khandre remarked, “I am aware that you have been trolling us on social media platforms. We have not paid a single paisa to the Kerala family.”
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Dalai Lama says Grammy win reflects shared responsibility, not personal achievement
Dharamshala (PTI): Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Monday said his Grammy Award win was not a personal achievement but a recognition of a shared universal responsibility.
The Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, won his first Grammy in the category of best audio book, narration, and storytelling recording for his spoken-word album, Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, at the 68th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
He edged out other nominees, including Kathy Garver for Elvis Rocky & Me: The Carol Connors Story, Trevor Noah for Into The Uncut Grass, Ketanji Brown Jackson for Lovely One: A Memoir and Fab Morvan for You Know It's True: The Real Story of Milli Vanilli.
Reacting to the prestigious international recognition, the Dalai Lama expressed gratitude and humility, saying he did not view the award as a personal achievement.
"I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility. I don't see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility," the Dalai Lama said.
"I firmly believe that peace, compassion, care for our environment, and an understanding of the oneness of humanity are essential for the collective well-being of all eight billion human beings. I am grateful that this Grammy recognition can help spread these messages more widely," he said.
