Activists from Mangaluru meet CM seeking justice for Baby Nirbhaya

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April 2, 2015

Mangaluru, Apr 2: A kind of dissatisfaction is fuming up among the citizens of coastal Karnataka noticing the probable ‘conspiracy of silence’ among the concerned government authorities regarding the recent sexual abuse of a three-and-half-year old nursery student by a 35-year-old school van driver of Mangalore One School, Thokkottu.

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A team of activists comprising the members of ‘Justice for Baby Nirbhaya Team (JFBNT), Mangaluru’ met Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru and urged him to take action against the school, which tried to defend the rapist and leveled false allegations against the innocent child.

The team along with Health and Family Welfare Minister U T Kader submitted a memorandum to the CM requesting him to instruct the authorities concerned to speed up the action and give justice to the little girl. The delegation also met Home Minister K.J. George, Education Minister Kimmane Ratnakar, KPCC President Parameshwar and MLA J.R. Lobo and urged them to pressurizes the concerned authorities to speed up the action.

The delegation thanked Mr Khader for accompanying the activists and felicitating the meetings with CM and other ministers.

The delegation later held a press conference in Bengaluru Press Club and said expressed disgust over the careless attitude of the management of Mangalore One School.

“The awful act of the child abuser has traumatized the entire coastal Karnataka. Moreover, even after several days of the incident, no proper action has been initiated against the school,” they said.

The memorandum includes following demands:

1. Police department not to come under any kind of political pressure and carry out a impartial enquiry into this case and make sure justice is prevailed. Ensure that the culprit or culprits do not escape and to take action against culprits under POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual offences) act.

2. District Administration and Education Department has to proceed with immediate actions as per the provisions of protection of child rights act.

3. In view of the slow process in handling this case, notice should be issued to concerned authorities to speed up the enquiry process. Child abuse / sexual assault cases are to be settled through special courts within a time period of six months and make sure the culprit or culprits are punished without delay.

4. As many of the school managements in the State are not abiding the regulations of child rights protection act, Government has to analyze this situation and collect the proper information in this matter. An enquiry commission has to be set up to look into this issue and implement strict disciplinary measures on school managements for violating the rules of child rights protection act.

5. Awareness regarding POCSO act and protection of child rights act has to be created among the people, society and the institutions through wide range of discussions, sessions and presentations as a measure to prevent child sexual abuse.

6. Ensure the safety of the children in schools in Mangaluru and entire Karnataka.

7. Full security for the family of Baby Nirbhaya, who was sexually abused by school van driver on March 13.

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Suman Gupta
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Monday, 13 Apr 2020

2015,, this happened , powerful but corrupt expolice officer run this school,,, what happened finally,, Nirbhaya got justice,, did Baby Nirbhya get justice?

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February 24,2025

Mangaluru: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) has urged the Karnataka government to allocate Rs 3,000 crore in the 2025 state budget for the development of the tourism sector in Dakshina Kannada. This demand was made as part of the party’s ‘Janata Budget – 2025’ initiative.

Anwar Sadath S, president of SDPI’s Mangaluru Rural district unit, emphasized the district’s vast tourism potential, given its location between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. He suggested projects such as beach development, walking tracks, play zones, amusement parks, and other recreational activities to boost tourism in the region.

In addition to tourism development, SDPI has called for several key initiatives in the state budget:

•    Establishment of a government medical college and a super-specialty hospital in Dakshina Kannada.

•    Setting up a High Court bench and a government law college in the district.

•    Development of an IT Park to boost employment opportunities.

•    Minimum support price for arecanut and a dedicated research centre for arecanut diseases.

•    Expansion of healthcare facilities, including a branch of the Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mangaluru.

•    Construction of residential accommodation for Muslim religious leaders serving in mosques and madrasas.

•    A special financial package for paddy farmers, offering Rs 2 lakh per acre as financial assistance.

Sadath criticized previous administrations for neglecting Dakshina Kannada, despite the district being one of the top tax contributors in Karnataka. He highlighted the dominance of private entities in education, healthcare, and business, stressing the need for greater government support in public amenities and welfare schemes.

SDPI urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to ensure adequate budgetary allocations for new projects, job creation, education, healthcare, and social welfare programs. The party insisted that the upcoming budget, to be presented on March 7, should prioritize balanced regional development across all districts.

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February 24,2025

Karnataka's Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Madhu Bangarappa, announced that skill-oriented classes will be introduced for students of grades 8 to 12 alongside the regular curriculum from the next academic year.

Speaking at the inauguration of the Skill and Employment Fair organized by the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, and Skill Development Department at the National College of Education, in Shivamogga, he emphasized the importance of skill-based education in shaping students' futures.

"Introducing skill training at an early stage will help students acquire expertise in their chosen fields, secure desired jobs, and lead self-reliant lives," the minister stated.

To improve job opportunities for youth, Bangarappa proposed a transport facility for job seekers. Instead of organizing job fairs at the taluk level—where employer participation is limited—he suggested conducting them at district headquarters with free bus services for registered candidates from rural and urban areas. This initiative will be discussed with concerned officials and implemented next year, he added.

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March 1,2025

In a move to strengthen the presence of Kannada in industrial and consumer markets, the Karnataka government has made it mandatory for all products manufactured within the state to display their names and usage instructions in Kannada, alongside any other languages.

The directive was formalized through a government circular issued on February 15, extending the requirement to both public and private sector manufacturers, the report added.

Enforcement officers designated under the Kannada Language Comprehensive Development Act, 2022, have been tasked with monitoring compliance.

The government emphasized that language is a reflection of a region’s cultural identity and that Kannada must be actively integrated into production, marketing, and business activities for it to thrive. The circular reiterated that the Act, implemented from March 12, 2024, aims to enhance employment and business opportunities for Kannadigas while ensuring the widespread use of Kannada in daily life.

As per Section 17(7) of the Act, manufacturers selling products within Karnataka must, wherever possible, ensure that product names and instructions are printed in Kannada along with any other language if needed.

This directive comes at a time when debates over language policies are intensifying in Karnataka. Recent discussions around local job quotas and the prominence of Kannada in government and corporate sectors have added to the ongoing discourse on linguistic identity in the state.

On the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava Day, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that the state government would take steps to ensure Kannada language labels on products manufactured in Karnataka.

Speaking at an event honoring the 69 recipients of this year’s Rajyotsava awards, Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of creating an environment that encourages the daily use and learning of Kannada.

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