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Krishna has alleged that since he is the complainant in the Lokayukta case related to MUDA against CM and others, DCP has filed FIR against him as per the order of the CM.

On December 26, Prof H S Umesh, Senior theatre and education expert will inaugurate the Conference. Jehan Manekshaw, Co-founder, Drama School, Mumbai will speak on 'Theatre beyond the stage: Reframing its educational power'.

In the evening, from 7 pm, there will be Swara Taranga musical performance by Sunil Gojagonda, Aishwarya Rangarajan, Jaskaran Singh and Pruthvi Bhat at Vidyashala Stadium.

CM Siddaramaiah termed BJP MLC C T Ravi allegedly using a derogatory word against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar as an "offence".

Hailing affection and sweetness of people of Mandya, Chaluvarayaseamy recalled its significance in upholding culture and art.

Large number of people including Sangeetha from Belakwadi among others thronged 350 commercial stalls in Expo at Sammelana and bagged organic jaggery in varieties of shapes, millets, Khadi kurtas, traditional handloom cotton sarees including Ilkal sarees by weavers of Bhagyanagar from Koppal, Hattharagi from Belagavi among others.

Literature necessary to shape kids' personalities, to keep literary world alive for future, say writers' panel at the 87th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya.

Speaking on the third day of the 87th Akhila Bharatha Kannada Sahitya Sammelana in Mandya, several experts put forth their views on the implementation of the KBSAA.

'Many are writing to relieve work pressure. They are courageous enough to express their agendas. They are finding the right readers and ensuring they are reaching common people in different formats, including even audio formats,' the writer said.

It was also decided to urge the state government to effectively handle pending court cases that are related to jobs for Kannadigas.