Karnataka government working to get UNESCO tag for Lakkundi: Minister HK Patil
Gadag: Tourism Minister H.K. Patil announced that the Karnataka government is making an effort to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site status for Lakkundi, a historic place in Gadag district, to further strengthen the state’s position as a leading heritage tourism destination.
Speaking at the State Tourism Ministers’ Conference in Udaipur, Patil said the state has also urged the Union Government to consider Gadag, Hampi, Mysuru, and Udupi as post-2025 global tourism destinations under the Centre’s mission to develop 50 internationally competitive tourist hubs.
Patil highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to enhance the state’s tourism infrastructure. “In the last two years, the government has undertaken comprehensive development of Saundatti Yellamma Hill, Anjanadri Hills and the Roerich Estates near Bengaluru. The government is working hard to complete these projects within the stipulated time limit,” The New Indian Express quoted Patil as saying.
Located just 40 minutes from Hubballi Airport, Lakkundi — situated 8 km from Gadag — is renowned as an open-air museum of Chalukyan sculpture. It is home to around 100 intricately carved temples, ancient stepwells, Jain basadis, and inscriptions that showcase the architectural brilliance of the ancient era.
Furthermore, he briefly mentioned that a dedicated coastal tourism policy is being drafted to centralise and develop the 343-km-long coastline, aiming to transform it into a high-end tourism destination.
Reiterating the state’s commitment, Patil said Karnataka, in coordination with the Centre and other states, will pour all its energy into making the state a global tourism powerhouse.
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
