Dakshina Kannada sees spike in domestic violence cases – misunderstanding, illicit affairs among key reasons

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March 2, 2023

Mangaluru, Mar 2: The coastal district of Dakshina Kannada has seen a spike in domestic violence cases registered under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act for past couple of years, according to Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSCW) chairperson Pramila Naidu.

"This may be attributed to increased awareness as many women are coming forward to register cases with the authorities concerned," she told mediapersons at the DK Zilla Panchayat (DKZP) building on Wednesday.

A total of 722 cases were registered at CDPO (Child Development Project Officer) who is protection officer under the Act. A total of 520 cases among them had been resolved through mediation and 170 cases had been filed in court as domestic incident report.

Majority of the cases were related to harassment, misunderstanding, illicit relationship and dowry harassment, she said.

In the state, the commission has received 6,728 complaints, between 2020 to 2023, of which 4,120 are resolved, and 2,608 are yet to be resolved. Of the total complaints received, 1,494 cases pertain to domestic violence, 1,905 cases are related to seeking protection, 347 are dowry harassment cases, 26 are dowry death or murder cases, 37 are sexual assaults, and 208 are police atrocity cases.

She said, "The focus is to reunite the family through counselling. We are trying to create awareness in schools and colleges on issues such as love affairs, live-in relationships and cyber crimes, among adolescents. The commission has taken up 1,053 suo motu cases between 2020 and 2023."

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Karnataka CM directs officials to submit proposal for gold chariot for Chamundeshwari idol

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November 25,2024

Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Hindu Religious Endowment Department to submit a proposal for constructing a gold chariot for the presiding deity of the state, Chamundeshwari, official sources said on Monday.

The directive follows a request from Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Dinesh Gooligowda, who highlighted the historical and cultural significance of the Chamundeshwari Temple on Chamundi Hill in Mysuru, which dates back to the 12th century AD.

Gooligowda noted that the existing wooden chariot, donated by devotees from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has deteriorated over time.

“Devotees have expressed their desire to organise a ‘rathotsava’ using a gold chariot for Goddess Chamundeshwari. This proposal has been under consideration for some time, with an estimated cost of Rs 100 crore,” the MLC said.

He emphasised that the government’s financial involvement would not be required, as devotees are willing to contribute towards making the chariot a reality.

Gooligowda proposed a deadline for the 2025 Dasara festival for the completion of the chariot, ensuring it is ready for the grand procession featuring the idol of Chamundeshwari.

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