Contributions of philosophers, intellectuals to Indian diversity is immense: Krishnamurthy
Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti celebrated at Puttur
Puttur: India is a diverse country with thousands of caste, creed, and religion. Contributions of philosophers and intellectuals to diversity in this country are immense. They have built and nourished this diversity. They are responsible for the harmony of the Indians, opined Krishnamurthy, subdivision officer.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi celebrations on Wednesday at the taluk auditorium here.
"Valmiki supported literature by composing the epic Ramayana. Later, Ramayana became an inspiration for all the poems. Followers of all the religion must develop the habit of reading," he added.
Tahsildar Ananth Shankar, Taluk Panchayat Executive Officer Jagadish S., and others were present on the dais.
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Protests in Kashmir against Khamenei's killing, protesters raise anti-US, anti-Israel slogans
Srinagar (PTI): Several parts of Kashmir witnessed protests against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for the second day on Monday, with security forces using mild force to disperse protesters in a few places.
According to the officials, the protests broke out in Bemina, Gund Hassibhat, and Jehangir Chowk areas of the city here, and in Pulwama town in south Kashmir.
Scores of protesters gathered in these areas, which have a large Shia population. They marched through the streets, raising anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.
In some areas, the security forces resorted to using mild force to disperse the protesters.
Khamenei was killed in joint air strikes by the US and Israel on Iran early Saturday. Iranian state media confirmed his death on Sunday.
Iran is firing missiles at Israel and the Arab countries in retaliation.
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