DCs directed to monitor use of Kannada in nameplates: Min. Shivaraj Tangadagi
Belagavi: Kannada and Culture Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi on Friday said that all Deputy Commissioners in Karnataka have been instructed to ensure strict implementation of the rule mandating 60 percent Kannada on the nameplates of commercial and public establishments.
Responding to Congress member Dr. Umashree in the Legislative Council, the minister said the requirement is part of Section 17(6) of the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022. The rule applies to commercial, industrial and business enterprises, trusts, counselling centres, hospitals, laboratories, entertainment centres, hotels and all institutions operating with government or local body approval.
Shivaraj Tangadagi said the responsibility for enforcing the rule lies with the Deputy Commissioners, who have already been directed to act under the provisions of the Act. He clarified that the implementation is a continuous process, and the question of incompleteness does not arise.
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As per Rule 23 of the Act, establishments that fail to follow the nameplate requirement will face a fine of Rs 5,000 for the first offence, Rs 10,000 for the second offense, and Rs 20,000 for every subsequent offence. Repeated violations may also lead to cancellation of the business license.
The minister added that the government has made the 60 percent Kannada nameplate rule mandatory within a month.
To ensure compliance, a special task force has been constituted in eight zones and district centres of Bengaluru to monitor establishments and take action where required.
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Experience comes when you play bigger teams in bilateral series: Rashid Khan
Chennai (PTI): Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan called for more bilateral series against stronger cricketing nations after his team signed off from the T20 World Cup on a high, defeating Canada in their final group match here on Thursday.
Afghanistan played some exhilarating cricket, going down to South Africa in a gripping second Super Over after the scores were tied, a humdinger that provided one of the early thrills of the World Cup.
However, the spin-bowling stalwart said Afghanistan could make significant strides if they get regular opportunities to compete against stronger cricketing nations.
"Couple of areas to improve, with the batting, the middle order got a bit stuck against the big teams, and then with the bowling the death overs. That comes when you play the bigger teams in bilateral series," said Rashid after his team defeat Canada by 82 runs, with him returning excellent figures of 2 for 19.
The stalwart said the side had arrived well prepared for the tournament and produced some breathtaking cricket, but admitted the narrow defeat to South Africa proved costly and remained a painful setback.
"We were well-prepared (for the tournament), we played some unbelievable cricket. The game against South Africa, that really hurt everyone. We had to win one of those (first two) games and see how the tournament unfolded. We'll take some positive things from this World Cup and look forward," he said.
With head coach Jonathan Trott set to part ways with the team, Rashid described the departure as an "emotional" moment for the side.
"I think we had some wonderful times with him. Where we are now, he played a main role. It's emotional to see him leave us, but that's how life is. We wish him all the best and somewhere down the line we see him again."
Ibrahim Zadran, who was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 95 off 56 balls, said it was satisfying to finally register a substantial score after two below-par outings.
"I enjoyed it, didn't play better cricket in first two innings, which I expect. Wanted to back my skills, really enjoyed it. Pressure was there, it's there all the time. I want to put myself in pressure situations and enjoy it," said Zadran.
"Wanted to play positive cricket, rotate strike and punish bad ball, create partnerships and this is what I have done."
