Black magic against MLA JR Lobo: Congress

Vartha Bharati | 03-05-2018 | 18:36:00 IST

Mangaluru, May 3: Congress leaders alleged that some people have made black magic against party MLA JR Lobo at Hindu grave yard, at Nandigudda of Attavara in the city.

After it was came to know that black magic was done against Lobo around ten days ago, Congress leaders have searched for the proof of black magic. But it was in vain. When some traces were found on Thursday afternoon, some coolies and watchmen drew the attention of the Congress leaders. Later, Congress leaders, along with rationalist Prof Narendra Nayak inspected the spot.

Reacting to Varthabharati, Prof Nayak said that he does not believe in such practices. As soon as he got information about such incidents, he would go to the spot and destroy the things believed to be of black magic. He got the information on April 23 that black magic was done just for political purpose. Based on that he has visited the place and searched for the things used for black magic. But he did not get anything. Now, he came to the spot and destroyed the things. This is superstitious belief and nothing would happen if the things were destroyed. In order to send a message to the people that nobody should fear for that, he has destroyed the things. Moreover, the things used for the black magic were not belonging to Indian tradition. They were African materials. It is a recent development that such materials were being imported from foreign countries. Nobody should believe this practice, he said.

Corporator and Congress leader Prakash said that unable to tolerate the popularity of JR Lobo, some people have done this black magic. The MLA has toiled hard to develop this Hindu grave yard. They have drawn the attention of the MLA about this. But he did not take any action he has no belief in such practices, he said.

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Karnataka issues nutrition advisory for govt events; recommends millets, healthier options

13-04-2026 ¦ 13-04-2026 IST

Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government on Monday issued a nutrition advisory recommending healthier food and beverage options at meetings, functions, and other official gatherings held in the state.

The advisory has been issued by the Department of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Services to promote healthy dietary and nutritional habits among officials and staff, noting that food, refreshments and beverages served in government offices and official programmes are "often not aligned with nutrition standards."

The advisory recommends serving snacks such as millet-based, low-fat and low-sugar foods, fresh fruits, vegetable salads, sprouts, roasted nuts and seeds during in-house office meetings and breaks.

Beverages such as green tea, low-fat buttermilk, and locally filtered or boiled water served in glass bottles or steel flasks have also been suggested.

According to the advisory, for larger government events, conferences and exhibitions, departments have been advised to include at least one millet-based item during snacks and a minimum of two millet dishes in meals, along with local cuisine and at least one regional recipe.

It also recommends the use of brown rice instead of white rice, freshly prepared vegetable salads, and fresh fruits or low-sugar fruit juices.

If non-vegetarian food is served, it should consist of well-cooked lean or white meat, the advisory stated.

In eateries operating within government office campuses, the department has recommended millet-based foods, fresh vegetable salads, boiled pulses such as horse gram or chickpeas, and low-fat beverages.

It suggests serving food using reusable metal plates and glasses.

The advisory also recommends avoiding microwave-heated food, industrially processed food, fried snacks, high-fat or heavily spiced dishes, carbonated drinks, high-sugar fruit juices, and alcoholic beverages.

It further discourages serving milk-based tea or coffee and plastic-bottled water during official events.

“Overall, hygiene and cleanliness should be maintained while serving food and water. Local cottage industries, self-help groups, prison kitchens, nutri-gardens and others should be preferred for placing food and beverage orders,” the advisory added.