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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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
