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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Farmers hit out at Central and Karnataka governments over urea crisis
The Karnataka president of the Federation of Farmers' Associations Kurubur Shanthakumar on Wednesday inaugurated the Farmers' Awareness Convention here by waving the green flag. Speaking on the occasion, he strongly criticised both the Central and State governments for failing to supply sufficient urea fertiliser to farmers. 'It is the duty of the governments to provide seeds and fertilisers to farmers on time, as they are the ones who supply food to the nation. But, instead of fulfilling this duty, representatives of both governments are blaming each other to divert attention,' he alleged. Mr. Shanthakumar said that a massive farmers' rally will be held in Delhi on August 25 to press for a charter of demands. These include, 'Enactment of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for agricultural produce; exclusion of agriculture, dairy, and poultry sectors from the India-USA trade agreement; complete waiver of all farm loans; withdrawal of all police cases filed during the Delhi farmers' protest, and halting the acquisition of fertile agricultural land for industrial use. Presiding over the convention, State Sugarcane Growers' Association Treasurer M.B. Chetan said that the association has fought for farmers' rights since its inception. It is through such struggles that leaders like Shanthakumar have earned respect for their principled stands. Mr. Shanthkumar had met with an accident in New Delhi when went there to participate in the farmers' agitation. He was hospitalised for a long time after undergoing a surgery. This marked his first meeting after recovering from the incident. On the occasion, one Hundi Siddappa recalled visiting Mr. Shanthakumar in the hospital. 'We were deeply worried seeing him in that condition. It is heartening to see him recover and participate in this event. We hope he continues to work for the betterment of farmers.' Journalist Jayanth also spoke at the event. District general secretary Baradanapura Nagaraj, district president Kirasuru Shankar, State organising secretary Attahalli Devaraj, retired principal Mahadevayya, social activist Vasantkumar Mysoremath, former Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Chandrashekhar, and others were present. More than 300 farmers and leaders of various organisations took part in the convention.
New Indian Express
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Matte Male Hoyyuttide wraps filming, eyes October release
Directed by Param Gubbi, a familiar name in industry circles for his behind-the-scenes work, the film is based on a short story by Kannada writer K Sadashiva. The team secured the rights through the late author's daughter, who resides in the US, and pledged a literary honor in his name through a donation to the Kannada Sahitya Parishat.
Time of India
01-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Kannada teachers to be honoured in Mysuru
Mysuru: In a bid to recognise and honour senior CBSE school teachers across Karnataka who inspire a deep interest in Kannada language, the Pariksha Spoorthi Foundation, in collaboration with district Kannada Sahitya Parishat, will host the state-level Pariksha Spoorthi Guru Shreshtha Award – 2025 ceremony in Mysuru. The prestigious event is scheduled for Sunday at 10am and will be held at the Navjyoti auditorium, JSS Women's College, Mysuru. Instituted with the goal of promoting Kannada language at the school level, the award seeks to elevate the role of Kannada teachers and ensure the language receives its rightful place within the CBSE curriculum. The initiative is also a step toward preserving Kannada and instilling pride in students about their linguistic heritage. For this year's awards, 170 Kannada teachers from different districts were selected. All awardees taught students who scored a perfect score in Kannada in the 2024 CBSE Class 10 examinations. The ceremony will be presided over by Gundlupet MLA Ganesh Prasad, while MLC B Vivekananda will inaugurate the event. Krishnaraja MLA TS Srivatsa will felicitate the awardees. The event is being organised under the guidance of Sri Niranjanamurthy, deputy director of the JSS Mahavidyapeetha College education division, and Maddikere Gopal, president of the Mysuru zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishat. Teachers and awardees from across Karnataka are expected to attend the event. The Pariksha Spoorthi Guru Shreshtha Award stands as a symbol of respect and recognition for the dedication of teachers who uphold and enrich Kannada education in CBSE schools.
Deccan Herald
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Musical tribute to poet HSV today
Dr Jayashree Aravind Pratishthana is hosting the event, titled Gandhavrata, at Kannada Sahitya Parishat, Chamarajpet, at 5.30 pm.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Bengaluru Court Imposes Gag Order On Kamal Haasan Over Controversial Kannada Language Remarks
A Bengaluru civil court has issued an interim restraining order preventing renowned actor Kamal Haasan from making further public statements about the Kannada language, following a legal petition over his controversial remarks that sparked widespread outrage in Karnataka. The ex parte order was issued by the 31st Additional City Civil and Sessions judge on July 4, responding to a suit filed by Mahesh Joshi, chairman of the Kannada Sahitya Parishat. The legal action stems from comments made by Haasan during the audio release event of his film "Thug Life" in Chennai in May, where he stated that "Tamil gave birth to Kannada." This remark triggered significant backlash from Kannada cultural organizations and activists who viewed it as demeaning to their language and heritage. The Kannada Sahitya Parishat filed the suit on July 2, alleging that Haasan's statements suggested linguistic superiority of one language over another, thereby hurting the sentiments of Kannada-speaking people. The organization sought judicial intervention to prevent the actor from making similar remarks in the future that could cause distress to the Kannada community regarding their language, literature, and cultural identity. In granting the interim relief, the court recognized the Kannada Sahitya Parishat's authority to protect the interests of Kannadigas and their cultural heritage. The judge emphasized that immediate intervention was necessary to prevent potential harm to community sentiments while the case proceeds through the legal system. The court's order specifically restrains Haasan, along with his agents, representatives, or anyone acting on his behalf, from making any statements that claim linguistic superiority over Kannada or that could defame the language, literature, land, and culture of Karnataka. This comprehensive restriction remains in effect until the next scheduled hearing in the case. The controversy surrounding Haasan's remarks had far-reaching consequences for his film "Thug Life," directed by Mani Ratnam. The movie, originally scheduled for release on June 5 across India, faced significant obstacles in Karnataka following the linguistic controversy. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce demanded an apology from the actor to facilitate the film's release, while pro-Kannada groups threatened to target theaters screening the movie. Despite mounting pressure, Haasan, who recently secured a Rajya Sabha nomination from Tamil Nadu, refused to apologize for his statements. Instead, he chose not to release the film in Karnataka, leading to a protracted legal battle that eventually reached the Supreme Court. The Karnataka High Court had also suggested that an apology from the actor would help resolve the situation and allow the film's release. However, when this approach failed to yield results, the matter escalated to the highest judicial authority in the country. The Supreme Court ultimately intervened on June 18, directing the Karnataka government to ensure the uninterrupted release of "Thug Life" after the state filed an affidavit confirming no restrictions would be imposed on the movie's screening. The apex court emphasized that the state must take swift action against any groups attempting to forcibly disrupt the film's release. The civil court's reasoning for the ex parte order highlighted the urgency of the situation, noting that if notice had been issued to Haasan before granting the injunction, the delay would have defeated the very purpose of providing temporary relief. The court determined that immediate action was essential to prevent further statements that could exacerbate tensions between linguistic communities. This case reflects broader sensitivities surrounding language politics in India, where regional languages hold deep cultural significance and any perceived slight can trigger strong emotional responses. The incident demonstrates how entertainment industry figures must navigate complex cultural sensitivities when making public statements about regional languages and cultures. The legal proceedings continue as the court balances free speech rights with the need to protect community sentiments and cultural pride. The case highlights the ongoing challenges in maintaining harmony between different linguistic communities while respecting both freedom of expression and cultural sensitivities in India's diverse linguistic landscape.
