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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Belur: Two women working in coffee plantation sustain severe injuries in wild elephant attack
Hassan: Two women working in a coffee plantation in Belur taluk were grievously injured in a wild elephant attack while on the way to work on Monday morning. The women are being treated at the Hassan District Hospital.
The injured women, Hema (38) and Geetha (40), were employed at the Bikkodu Estate and were going to work when they were attacked. The elephant reportedly lifted one of the women with its trunk before dashing her aside and also trampled the workers.
As a result, the women sustained severe injuries, Geetha being injured on her stomach and head and Hema on her face and right hand. The workers were taken immediately to the Belur government hospital and later shifted to the Hassan District Hospital.
The forest officers have visited the hospital and inquired about the health condition of Hema and Geetha. The farmers and coffee plantation owners in Bikkodu and nearby areas have again expressed worry about the problem of wild elephant attack in the area. They have also urged the Forest Department to take necessary steps in the matter for the safety of the residents.
