Indian media finest in the world: Justice M F Saldanha

March 22, 2011

Mangalore, March 22: Media in India are doing a good job and they are the finest in the world, said Justice Micheal F Saldanha, Retired Karnataka High Court Judge.

He was speaking after inaugurating a UGC-SAP seminar on 'Media, Culture and Politics' organized by Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Mangalore University.

Saldanha however also noted that media today has been harassed and tortured by judiciary of the country. “Being a journalist in my early career I know what journalism field is and what hardships journalists face today. I myself stay close to media fraternity and am proud of them. The recent development in media is however getting worse in the form of paid news and publicity. Today 98% of the media houses are rotten and corrupt”, Saldanha said.

Prof G.P Shivaram, Co-ordinator, UGC –SAP DRS-II and Chairman of MCJ welcomed the gathering.

Dinesh Amin Mattu, Assistant Editor, Prajavani Bangalore, delivering the keynote address commented that unlike judiciary, values in journalism and media are degrading these days. The fourth pillar of the constitution is failing and is in a big crisis. Today's greatest challenge is to make people believe in what we write and say, he said.

Prof .T.C. Shivashankara Murthy, Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University, made the presidential remarks and Dr.Waheeda Sultana Associate Prof, Dept of MCJ, proposed the vote of thanks .

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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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