1. Pro-Kannada Activists Plan Rally to Demand Job Quota in Private Sector
After getting Hindi signages removed from Metro Rail stations, pro-Kannada activists are taking up job reservation for Kannadigas in private companies. The Kannada Rakshana Vedike, which spearheaded the movement against Hindi at Metro stations, is planning a rally in Bengaluru on 23 December, demanding 100 percent reservation for locals in blue-collar jobs (Groups C and D) in all private companies, including software firms, in the state.
Meanwhile, the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) will lead a delegation of writers and intellectuals to New Delhi on 25 December to urge the Centre to cancel all competitive exams, including the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) written test, banking exams and Joint Entrance Examination until local languages are included.
(Source: The Times of India)
2. Gujarat Elections: Testing Ground for Karnataka Poll Strategies
As Gujarat prepares for the big Assembly election results, politicians in Karnataka are keeping a close watch on the campaign and the results. Not only will the results of Gujarat elections give a morale boost to either one of the political parties, but it will also decide the tone of the campaign of Assembly polls in Karnataka in 2018.
In Gujarat, Congress is campaigning keeping national issues of GST, demonetisation and subsequent economic slowdown at the forefront, while BJP has been focusing on Modi’s development agenda. What wins in Gujarat is expected to heavily influence the campaigning in Karnataka.
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3. Gujarat Polls: Betting Market in Karnataka Sees Intriguing Battle
Opinion polls may have predicted a comfortable victory for the BJP in the Gujarat assembly elections, but the betting market, popularly known as 'satta bazaar', is witnessing a far more intriguing battle.
The fortunes of the Congress have risen steadily — at least in betting circles in Karnataka — since the announcement of the elections. A Bengaluru bettor said that although the BJP was initially expected to easily win 110-120 seats, things have changed closer to polls. "It was such a sure thing that if you had bet Re 1 on the BJP winning 110 seats, you'll get a return of a mere 25 paise," said a bookie based in north Karnataka.
(Source: The Times of India)
4. IAF Bids Adieu to Soviet-Era Chopper MI-8
Several veterans, servicemen, ground staff, pilots and other members of the Indian Air Force (IAF) gathered at the Yelahanka Air Force Station on Sunday afternoon to bid farewell to the iconic MI-8 helicopter after several years of service in critical operations.
As part of its 'phasing out ceremony', the Soviet-era chopper was flown for the last time by veteran airman Air Chief Marshal (retd) Fali Homi Major PVSM, AVSM, SC, VM, ADC along with members of the 122 Helicopter Unit, based out of the city. The aircraft was most recently used in rescue operations during the 2015 floods in Chennai.
(Source: The Times of India)
5. BBMP Vows to Close Unlicensed Pubs in Indiranagar
Pubs and bars operating without trade licences at residential areas in Indiranagar will be evicted soon.
The BBMP has directed its officials in the east zone to slap notices on commercial establishments functioning in residential areas, many of which operate openly or without name boards.
With the BBMP struggling to implement the high court direction to clear commercial activities from residential areas, its joint commissioner, east zone, Dr Ashok on Saturday met residents of Indiranagar at Mayo Hall.
He directed Dr Siddappaji, health officer (east), and Sanamitra, medical officer of health, CV Raman Nagar, to slap notices on the illegal establishments disturbing the residents.
(Source: Deccan Herald)
6. Veerashaiva-Lingayats Should Come Together to Seek Religion Tag: Siddaramaiah
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has denied the reports that his government decided to recommend to the Union Government to accord a separate religion status to Lingayats.
Speaking to press persons here on Saturday, the chief minister said he wanted both Veerashaivas and Lingayat leaders to come together to ask for a separate religion status for the community.
The government received five representations from a delegation of Lingayats, Veerashaiva Mahasabha, Virakta Mutts, Panchapeethas and Maate Mahadevi, but they did not come together, he said.
(Source: New Indian Express)
7. Drunk Troublemaker Bites Cop’s Finger
Two men were arrested for allegedly assaulting two policemen during a fracas on Kodighelli Main Road on Saturday night. Kodigehalli police said Roshan Raj, 33, of Malleswaram, and Girish, 31, of Dasarahalli near Amruthahalli, were drunk when the incident occurred. While Roshan is an employee of a private firm on Old Airport Road, Girish is a contract labourer with Isro.
A police officer said the duo came out of a bar in Amruthahalli and headed towards Kodigehalli Main Road. Around midnight, head constable Shanthalingaiah and constable Shivaraj, who were on night patrol, came across them creating a nuisance.
"A verbal altercation took place and Roshan bit the head constable's finger while trying to escape," a police officer said. "He tore Shanthalingaiah's uniform. The cops alerted the police station, which sent reinforcements and the duo was hauled to the police station."
(Source: The Times of India)
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