Media like VB that fearlessly tells truth need of hour, says Dr Channabasavanand Swamiji
Bidar: In today’s climate, it is difficult for any newspaper to boldly convey truth to society. That is why media houses like Vartha Bharati, which continue to publish honest and essential news without fear, are needed now more than ever, said Sri Dr Channabasavanand Swamiji of Bengaluru’s Channabasaveshwar Jnanapeetha.
He was speaking at a gathering of readers, viewers and well-wishers at Hotel The Krishna Regency in Bidar, held to mark the launch of Vartha Bharati’s Kalyana Karnataka edition from Kalaburagi.
Swamiji said Vartha Bharati deserves wider reach in the Kalyana Karnataka region. In times when many media houses face pressure and temptations, a newspaper that stands firm, independent and committed to truth is crucial, he said. He also noted with concern that it has become increasingly difficult to share truth with society and that both the media and the judiciary must remain independent.
Bidar University Syndicate member Vittaldas Payage said Vartha Bharati stands at the forefront of Kannada media committed to delivering factual news to people. He welcomed the paper’s entry into Kalyana Karnataka.
Dr Sanjeevkumar Ativalle, member of the Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, said Vartha Bharati has been playing an important role in promoting rational thought and countering superstition in the state.
Vartha Bharati’s editor-in-chief Abdussalam Puthige said the paper has continued to stand firm without bowing to any corporate influence. He said Vartha Bharati has consistently raised people’s issues before the government without fear.
Labour leader Baburao Honna urged people to support the newspaper and said Bidar and the entire region welcomes Vartha Bharati’s presence.
The Kalyana Karnataka edition of Vartha Bharati will be formally released on December 20 at 10.30 am at S M Pandit Rangamandira in Kalaburagi.
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Ahead of good Friday, SWR announces special train between Yesvantpur-Kannur via Mangaluru
Bengaluru: Ahead of the upcoming Good Friday festival weekend, the South Western Railway has announced a one-trip special train service between Yesvantpur Junction and Kannur via Mangaluru Junction.
According to an official released from the SWR, Train Number 06551 Yesvantpur–Kannur Express Special will depart Yesvantpur at 11.50 am on April 2 and is scheduled to arrive Kannur at 3.00 am on April 3.
In the return direction, Train Number 06552 Kannur–Yesvantpur Express Special will leave Kannur at 8.45 am on April 3 and reach Yesvantpur at 9.30 pm the same day.
The special train will halt at Kunigal, Channarayapatna, Hassan, Sakleshpura, Subrahmanya Road, Kabaka Puttur, Bantawala, Mangaluru Junction, Kasaragod, Kanhangad and Payyannur.
The train composition will have two AC two-tier coaches, six AC three-tier coaches, seven sleeper class coaches, four general second class coaches.
