BJP has no moral right to question Congress: Siddaramaiah

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December 14, 2017

Bidar, Dec 14: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tore apart the principal Opposition BJP after launching the Nava Karnataka Nirmana Yatra, with much fanfare in Basavakalyan town on Wednesday.

"Starting from K C Reddy, several chief ministers have served the state. But, have you ever heard of a chief minister taking bribe through cheque, like Yeddyurappa did? He is the first chief minister who went to jail on charges of corruption," he said.

Besides Yeddyurappa, a host of BJP leaders like Janardhana Reddy, Hartal Halappa, Anand Singh and Katta Subramanya Naidu went to jail on various charges.

But the Congress-led government, in the last four years and seven months, gave corruption-free governance. The BJP has no moral right to question the ruling party. They do not even feel ashamed, while pointing fingers at the Congress, he said.

On Yeddyurappa's statement that Siddaramaiah did nothing in the last four years. The chief minister hit back, saying those who seek the votes in the name of Basavanna, did nothing for him.

Siddaramaiah said it was during his tenure as deputy chief minister that the Basavakalyan Development Authority was constituted and funds to the tune of Rs 5 crore were sanctioned. It was Congress government which sanctioned Rs 250 crore to develop Kudala Sangama as a major tourist attraction on the lines of Akshardham temple in Delhi, he asserted.

The chief minister said in the four-and-half years of his governance, the stress was on equal distribution of resources for the welfare of all sections of the society.

District incharge minister Eshwar Khandre, Water Resource Minister M B Patil, Urban Development Minister Roshan Baig, Social Welfare Minister Anjaneya and others were present on the occasion.

The chief minister launched a series of development works on the occasion.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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