Rajyotsava awards to be presented on November 25?
Bengaluru, November 14: The presentation of Rajyotsava awards which was postponed due to by-election, is likely to be held on November 25.
As usual, the presentation of Rajyotsava awards would be held on November 1. But due to by-election on November 3, the programme was postponed and it was said that the programme would be held on November 15. But due to some confusions in selecting the personalities for the awards, it was said that the awards presentation programme would be held by this month end.
In view of the 63rd Kannada Rajyotsava, the government may restrict the number of Rajyotsava awards to 63 and the Karnataka High Court has given a direction in this regard. Meanwhile, Kannada and Culture department Director Vishukumar is retiring from the service on November 30 and it is said that the award presentation programme is likely to be held before November 30.
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Sai Baba temple at Shirdi not to allow garlands, bouquets, shawls inside
Mumbai, May 10 (PTI): Amid heightened security concerns in the country, the Sai Baba temple trust at Shirdi in Maharashtra has decided not to allow garland, bouquets and shawls to brought inside the temple complex.
The famous temple which draws millions of devotees every year had received a threatening email last week.
Goraksh Gadilkar, a member of the Sai Baba Sansthan Trust, said devotees will be searched before entering the temple.
"The Sansthan received a threat email on May 2. In view of India-Pakistan tensions and the security alert across the country, flowers, garlands, prasad and shawls will not be allowed inside," he told PTI.
The Ahilyanagar district police have also made some suggestions to enhance the security of the temple.
On Friday, the Siddhivinayak temple in Mumbai said it will not allow garlands, prasad and coconuts inside from May 11.
