Pramesh S Jain & Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
T
hrough ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’, a great respect is shown to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari and the state government is determined to build a bright future for Karnataka, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
Talking to reporters after launching ‘Koti Kanta Gayana’at Kanteerava Stadium here on Friday,he said today is a golden day for the state of Karnataka as over one crore people have sung six famous Kannada songs simultaneously for the close bond among all kannadigas.
The meaning of these songs is that every Kannadiga must forget everything and sing for Kannada language and this has been proved by the people.
Through this a new world record is created. These songs were rendered in every village and showed respect to Goddess Bhuvaneshwari.The Department of Kannada and Culture have organised this function most systematically,he added.
‘Karnataka Ratna’ for Puneet Raj Kumar
The CM said it has been one year since Puneet Raj Kumar passed away but he has remained in the hearts of millions of Kannadigas till now.
In recognition of his contribution to Kannada language, the government has decided to present the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously to him on November 1.
Noted film star, Rajanikanth has been invited as the chief guest to come and enjoy the presentation of this award for Puneet’s big achievement at small age.
Jnanpith awardee,Dr Chandrashekar Kambar and family members of Dr Raj Kumar family and others will be present at the function.
Gandhadha Gudi, a beautiful movie to introduce rich flora and fauna of Karnataka
The CM said the Kannada movie,Gandhadha Gudi was released this morning and this is a movie which links flora and fauna.
It creates awareness on protection of nature as well as introduces the rich natural vegetation of Karnataka.Every citizen must watch this movie to know the state’s rich flora and fauna.
Former chief ministers,B.S.Yediyurappa, D.V.Sadananda Gowda,Ministers, R.Ashok, K.Sunil Kumar, MPs P.C.Mohan and Tejaswi Surya and Rajya Sabha member Jaggesh and others were present.
