Kiran Bedi, Sri Sri Ravishankar in M'lore tomorrow

February 15, 2011

Mangalore, February 15: India's first woman IPS office and social activist Dr Kiran Bedi will be visiting this coastal city on Wednesday, February 16, to participate in an inter-collegiate state-level management fest 'Memorabilia 2011' being organised by Mangalore Business School.

She is expected to deliver the key note address at the valedictory ceremony of the two day fest at 3:30 pm at TMA Pai Convention Centre here. The fest was commenced on Monday, February 14.

Inspector General of Police (Western Range) Alok Mohan, industrialist and Treasurer of Karnataka State Cricket Association Tallam Venkatesh and others will also participate in the valedictory ceremony.

Mangalore Business School was established under the aegis of B Amar Alva Trust with the sole objective of being a premier institute of management education in India. It provides two-year full time MBA (industry interactive programme) recognized by UGC, approved by union ministry of HRD, and is accredited by NAAC.

Sri Sri Ravishankar in M'lore tomorrow:

Sri Sri Ravishankar, Founder, Art of Living (AOL) will launch 'Swachcha Mangalore' programme during his visit to the city on February 16.

Members of AOL in association with Mangalore City Corporation will kick-start this initiative taken by local unit of AOL in conjunction with the district administration headed by DC Subodh Yadav and take the message of clean city to every individual household through a concerted campaign.

Later, Sri Sri Ravishankar will perform “Maha Sathsanga” from 6.30 pm to 8 pm at Mangala Stadium in the city.

The book “Sri Sri Kalpatharu” will be released on the occasion.

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No rift, no rebel: Siddaramaiah–DKS stage a dramatic show of unity after high command push

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November 29,2025

New Delhi: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Saturday put up a dramatic display of unity at a closely watched joint press briefing, firmly dismissing weeks of speculation about a power-sharing tussle within the Congress. With the high command nudging both leaders to sit together and settle the dust, the meeting became a political spectacle, ending with the duo declaring that there was “no confusion, no differences.”

Calling the reports of a rift “manufactured confusion,” Siddaramaiah said the talks had gone smoothly, even joking about their breakfast. “Breakfast was very good. All three of us enjoyed it,” he said. “We want to end this confusion once and for all. For local elections and for 2028, our mission is clear — Congress must return to power. There is no difference between me and DKS, not now, not before.”

He blamed the media for fuelling rumours and reiterated absolute adherence to the party leadership. “From tomorrow, let there be no confusion. What the high command says, we will follow.”

Siddaramaiah also assured that the Assembly session starting December 8 would run smoothly and vowed that Congress would take on the BJP and JD(S) “together.”

Shivakumar echoed the chief minister word for word, stressing loyalty and discipline. “People have given us a massive mandate. It is our duty to deliver,” he said. “This government was formed under Siddaramaiah’s leadership. We both have complete trust in the high command. If they tell me to wait, I will wait.”

He added that the two leaders had discussed strategy for the 2028 Assembly elections. “Whatever the CM says, I agree. We are loyal soldiers of the party. The party may be facing challenges nationally, but we will keep it strong in Karnataka.”

Shivakumar also said Siddaramaiah would soon visit his home for lunch or dinner — another symbolic gesture meant to underline their unity.

Both leaders later posted on social media describing the breakfast meeting as “productive” and focused on “Karnataka’s priorities.”

The BJP, however, rejected the show of camaraderie as “pure bunkum,” accusing Congress of trying to paper over an internal power struggle. But Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar insisted their united front would continue — and that there was “no confusion” within the state leadership.

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