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Vachanas have solutions for societal issues, says Suttur seer

Lord Basaveshwara's Vachanas offer solutions for societal issues, emphasized by seers at Basaveshwara Study Chair celebrations.

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‘Bringing into practice the essence of Vachanas will help democracy succeed’

Honorary advisor emphasizes the importance of Vachana literature in realizing the aspirations of the Constitution and democracy.

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Amid processions, fervour marks Basava Jayanti celebrations in four districts

Basava Jayanti celebrations in North Karnataka with processions, garlanding statues, and spreading Basaveshwara's message through various programs.

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46-km run marks Basava Jayanti celebrations in Vijayapura

Marathoners celebrate Basava Jayanti with 46-km run from Basavana Bagewadi to Vijayapura, spreading awareness about Basavanna's ideology.

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Procession taken out as part of Basava Jayanti celebrations in Belagavi

Basava Jayanti celebrations in Belagavi with prayers, procession, folk artists, and efforts to implement Basavanna's principles in government.

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Siddaramaiah hopes more students from Govt. residential schools win laurels by passing with ranks

Mr. Siddaramaiah emphasizes the importance of Morarji Desai Residential Schools in providing quality education to rural children.

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BJP criticised for misusing Kotnoor incident to project Congress as anti-Lingayat

Kalaburagi Congress leaders condemn BJP for misusing attack on Lingayat family, urge voters to examine track record before supporting.

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Basavalinga Pattadevaru calls for united fight against Hindi imposition

Nadoja Basavalinga Pattadevaru, the head of Bhalki Hiremath and president of the 21st Bidar District Kannada Sahithya Sammelana, called upon the people of Karnataka for an organised fight against what he called ‘the imposition of Hindi’ on Kannada.

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Govt. will take steps to set up Vachana university: CM

State government to establish Vachana university in Basavakalyan, Karnataka, preserving rich heritage of Sharanas and Basavanna.

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Karnataka Chief Minister reiterates State government’s commitment to build Navale balancing reservoir across Tungabhadra

Taking note of the loss of Karnataka’s share of water in the Krishna basin owing to the accumulation of over 30 tmcft of silt in Tungabhadra Reservoir, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that his government was determined to build a balancing reservoir at Navale in Koppal district.

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Torch rally taken out in Hubballi to create awareness on Constitution

Hubballi torch rally promotes Constitution awareness with folk artistes, officials, and youths participating in the event.

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‘Basavanna laid foundation of democracy through Anubhava Mantapa’

Twelfth century social reformer Basavanna (Basaveshwara) laid the foundation of democracy through ‘Anubhava Mantapa’ which was a model for creation of secular, egalitarian society sans exploitation based on the philosophy of ‘Kayaka Dasoha’, the chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council Basavaraj Horatti said. He was unveiling the portrait of ‘Karnataka’s…

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More programmes to be implemented to make Karnataka a model state: Santosh Lad

Emphasising that all requisite steps had been taken by the state government to ensure that the beneficiaries of five guarantee schemes received the benefits without any hassles, Labour Minister Santosh Lad on Saturday said that the government would implement more programmes in the coming days to make Karnataka a model…

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We’re committed to realising the dream of Basavanna, sharanas: CM

“We are committed to working towards realising the dream of Basavanna and other sharanas,”‘ Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said at Muddebihal in Vijayapura district on Friday.

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At 5.61 lakh, Lalbagh January flower show sees highest-ever footfall

The 10-day bi-annual flower show at Lalbagh that was organised as part of the Republic Day celebrations ended on Sunday, with over 75,000 people turning up to experience the visual treat. The total number of visitors to the show has been estimated at 5.61 lakh. With a total collection of ₹258.9 lakh, this…

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A 50-room hostel for Vemana Chair at KUD: H.K. Patil

Minister for Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil promised that a 50-room hotel would be built by the government for the Vemana Research Chair at Karnatak University.

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Republic Day flower show at Lalbagh from January 18-28

Bengaluru's Republic Day flower show at Lalbagh Botanical Garden will take place between January 18 and 28, and showcase floral replicas on the theme of ‘Vishwaguru Basavanna and Vachana Sahitya’,

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Committee appointed to probe expenses for installing Basavanna statue on Murugha Mutt premises

Team probes misuse of funds for Basavanna statue in Chitradurga; BT Kumaraswamy heads committee; 15 days to submit report.

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Chief Minister hails Bheemanna Khandre’s contributions for unification of Karnataka

Terming veteran politician and prominent Lingayat leader Bheemanna Khandre ‘a born fighter’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Mr. Khandre had fought tirelessly for the inclusion of present-day Kalyana Karnataka in Karnataka State.

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‘Saint-poet Kanakadasa fought illiteracy, inequality in society’

CM Siddaramaiah lauds Kanakadasa for advocating human love above caste, community & religion. He inaugurated 536th Kanaka Jayanti in Haveri & released a children's novel. Kumbhabhisheka of 4 deities performed. Event attended by religious leaders & politicians to promote egalitarian society.

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CM lights lamp of Karnataka Jyothi in Hampi to launch year-long celebrations

CM Siddaramaiah defies superstition, flags off Karnataka Sambhrama-50 to celebrate 50th anniversary of renaming State as Karnataka. He lit lamp at Virupaksha Temple, same place where former CM Devaraj Urs lit lamp 50 yrs ago. CM hails Basavanna's ideology, takes dig at BJP govt for renaming region. He appeals to…

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Love for Kannada should not be confined to Rajyotsav but internalised to be part of our life: Priyank Kharge

Towns and cities across the Kalyana Karnataka region wore a festive look with yellow-red flags, colourful processions, and cultural programmes to celebrate the 68th Kannada Rajyotsav on Wednesday.

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1,919 bids received for fifth e-auction of mementos gifted to the Prime Minister

PM Modi's fifth e-auction of mementos from south India features 912 items, incl. Kalyan Balaji idol, painting of Kathakali, metal bust of Basavanna, Kamadhenu, Balaji idol, headgear in Yakshagana theatre tradition, and cradle from Kalaghatagi. Proceeds to go to Namami Gange project. 1,919 bids received.

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Kharge asks Hindutva proponents why they don’t accept Buddhist thought when they believe Buddha is the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu

Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha and president of All India Congress Committee, questioned right-wing Hindutva proponents as to why they didn’t accept the thoughts of Buddha when they said that Buddha was the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

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‘RSS is destroying universities to deprive Dalits and backward communities of higher education’

R.K. Hudgi, a progressive scholar and social activist, attacked Hindutva outfits for their efforts to deny higher education to Dalits, backward communities and minorities. He was joined by Meenakshi Bali, a scholar and activist, in condemning the CUK Vice-Chancellor and faculty members for what they said attempts to communalise the…

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