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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Monday directed officials to identify a suitable site and arrange a well-equipped building to house over 20 lakh books collected by Padma Shri awardee M Ankegowda Meeting CM at Vidhana Soudha, Ankegowda sought support for preserving the collection. He said library, maintained by Ankegowda...

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Heartiest congratulations to Shri Ankegowda M Ji on being conferred the Padma Shri Award. From a KSRTC employee to an Akshara Yogi, he has devoted over 50 years to collecting and preserving books. He has gathered more than 20 lakh books, magazines and valuable manuscripts in multiple languages. Using his personal savings, he has transformed his home into a ‘Pustaka Mane,’ which now functions as a free public library. ಪದ್ಮಶ್ರೀ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿಗೆ ಭಾಜನರಾಗಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಅಂಕೇಗೌಡ ಎಂ ಜಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಅಭಿನಂದನೆಗಳು. ಒಬ್ಬ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ KSRTC ನೌಕರನಾಗಿ ಬದುಕು ಆರಂಭಿಸಿ, ಇಂದು ಸರ್ವರ ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆಯ ಅಕ್ಷರ ಯೋಗಿಯಾಗಿರುವ ಇವರು, ಕಳೆದ 50ಕ್ಕೂ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ವರ್ಷಗಳಿಂದ ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಣೆ ಮತ್ತು ಸಂರಕ್ಷಣೆಗಾಗಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಇಡೀ ಜೀವನವನ್ನೇ ಧಾರೆ ಎರೆದಿರುವುದು ಪ್ರೇರಣಾದಾಯಿ. ವಿವಿಧ ಭಾಷೆಗಳ 20 ಲಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೂ ಅಧಿಕ ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳು, ನಿಯತಕಾಲಿಕೆಗಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಅಮೂಲ್ಯವಾದ ಹಸ್ತಪ್ರತಿಗಳನ್ನು ತಮ್ಮ ಒಡಲಲ್ಲಿ ಜತನವಾಗಿ ಕಾಯ್ದಿರಿಸುವ ಮೂಲಕ ತಮ್ಮ ಜೀವಮಾನದ ಕಷ್ಟದ ಗಳಿಕೆ, ಇಡೀ ಉಳಿತಾಯವನ್ನೇ ವಿನಿಯೋಗಿಸಿ, ತಮ್ಮ ಸ್ವಂತ ಮನೆಯನ್ನೇ ಒಂದು ಅದ್ಭುತ 'ಪುಸ್ತಕ ಮನೆ'ಯಾಗಿ ಪರಿವರ್ತಿಸಿರುವುದು ಗಮನಾರ್ಹ. ಇಂದು ಈ ಮನೆ ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬರಿಗೂ ಉಚಿತವಾಗಿ ಜ್ಞಾನದಾಸೋಹ ನೀಡುವ ಅಕ್ಷರ ದೇಗುಲವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಅವರ ಈ ನಿಸ್ವಾರ್ಥ ಸೇವೆಗೆ ಸಂದ ಗೌರವ ನಾಡಿಗೆ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆಯ ವಿಷಯ. #PadmaAwards

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Dr P Thiaga Rajan (PTR)

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Today marks a historic milestone in the perpetual ethos of cooperation and unity between the esteemed states of Bharat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. I am immensely grateful for the gracious gesture of Karnataka Government, in handing over the Kumki elephants to Andhra Pradesh at the prestigious Vidhana Soudha. This is not just an administrative formality, but a testament of cooperative federalism. These trained Kumki elephants play a crucial role in mitigating the loss of human lives and crop damage caused by wild elephant attacks resulting from human-wildlife conflict in Andhra Pradesh. What makes this even more special is the spirit in which it was done. The moment our state raised the proposal, the response from the Karnataka Government was swift, respectful, and above politics. On behalf of the Government of Andhra Pradesh, I extend heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Karnataka, Sri Siddaramaiah Garu, the Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister, Sri DK Shivakumar Garu, and especially to the Minister for Forest and Environment, Sri Eshwar Khandre Garu, for their unwavering support, cooperation, and key role in facilitating the MoU and ensuring a smooth process. I firmly believe that this strong bond of friendship and collaboration between both states will continue to flourish in the years to come. Jai Andhra, Jai Karnataka, Jai Hind 🇮🇳 MoEF&CC Karnataka Forest Department Bhupender Yadav #HumanWildlifeConflict #KumkiElephants

Pawan Kalyan

275,173 views • 1 year ago

The ‘Telangana Rising’ delegation, led by Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy, arrived in Zurich, Switzerland, to a rousing reception by members of the Telangana diaspora. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Minister for Revenue & Housing, I&PR, Shri Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, along with a delegation of senior officials. Minister for IT, E&C, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Shri Sridhar Babu Duddilla, has already reached #Davos. The delegation, visiting Switzerland to participate in the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos, was accorded a warm welcome by overseas Telangana residents at the Zurich Airport. At the airport, the India in Switzerland & Liechtenstein Shri Mridul Kumar, accorded a courteous and cordial reception to Chief Minister Shri Revanth Reddy. The CM Revanth Reddy - led delegation is scheduled to meet several industrialists on the first day of #WEF2026 and will also host top executives and representatives of leading global companies across various sectors in a special, exclusive program aimed at promoting the #TelanganaRising2047 roadmap. At #Davos26, the ‘Telangana Rising’ delegation will focus on showcasing the state’s long-term growth vision, progressive policies, and investor-friendly ecosystem to global leaders, CEOs, and industry representatives from around the world, in the context of the launch of the Telangana Rising 2047 Vision Document in December 2025. #InvestmentInTelangana #Investments

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17,037 views • 7 months ago

This video clip is of Khanapur BJP MLA Mr. Vittal Halgekar, during the function of Veer Bhoomi Inauguration of Rayanna at Nandgad khanapur, Karnataka recently just 2 days back when Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka visited the place. This clip is circulating a lot in Karnataka. There was lot of analysis done by media on the speech saying that, How can a Karnataka MLA speak in a government function in other language, rather than speaking in Kannada? Was the right of MLA denied to him by not allowing him to speak in Marathi? Many BJP Blind Bhakts praised him also for speaking saying Jai Maharashtra slogans. Many people from the crowd started shouting speak in kannada. But here are my views of his speech and the whole function :- Belagavi has always been a point of discussion due to border issue and languague Marathi- kannada issue past many years. Due to which the developement of this area is been hampered sighting law and order. Whereas Hubli Dharwad compared to Belagavi has been growing fast. Education, infrastructure, Health care, Business etc. The whole point for me here is not what language he is speaking. For me language is always a means of communication but the SAD part is he is not able to communicate also. He is an MLA representing two and half lakh people, he has certain responsibilities he couldn’t t speak infront of his own people, ministers and most important infront of the CM. He has got the blessings of the people to serve them, solve their problems but a person like him who cant even explain the problems to CM is he even worth to be an MLA. How many MLAs get this opportunity of telling the issues of their people in their own constituency to the CM? Apparently very few, that too an opposite party MLA. He missed the golden opportunity. Now the people of Khanapur are regretting, infact his own BJP party karyakartas, leaders are speaking that they did a BIG mistake by electing such a person, who been a teacher by profession cant even express the issues to CM, then how will he work for the people. He is just a decorated show piece kept. Any school student also could have narrated it in a proper manner by byhearting the speech but what to do. Its been almost nearing 3 years now and no work is been undertaken by the MLA. The only thing he says is Opposite Congress government is not helping, I cant do the work, EX MLA is opposing etc etc. Atleast the CM had the courtesy to patiently listen to him, latter even asked him to give the letters and he will look into the issues and try and solve it. But the moral of the story is Khanapur is Suffering and people have lost an opportunity of development by electing wrong person. In the name of BJP, MODI, Safforn, Hindutva what people are electing to represent them in State assembly, Parliament. It’s high time they realise and VOTE. Kalaya Tasmai Namaha Congress Karnataka Congress BJP BJP Karnataka

Dr. Anjali Hemant Nimbalkar

347,039 views • 7 months ago

Abbey Library of Saint Gall, Switzerland 🇨🇭 - one of the oldest collections in Europe, but also possibly the most beautiful..... According to the Abbey of Saint Gall’s website (Abtei St. Gallen in German), the earliest evidence of a library collection on the site dates back to around 820 AD (many of its 160,000 priceless texts are nearly that old), in plans that show a library attached to the main church. On display are 8th Century AD, bill of sale for the abbey property; a Gospel of John 800 AD; Changing exhibitions show handwritten and illuminated texts, including Bibles, liturgical works, prayer books and biographies of saints from as early as 8th-9th Century AD; and works depicting the daily lives of resident monks, which provide insight into abbey life from 9th Century AD, through the Middle Ages. Some early works are written in Irish, evidence of the monastery's Irish roots (hence the name, "St. Gall"). The elaborate, rococo library was constructed between 1758-1767 AD, and is worth admiration in its own right, with its magnificent burnished woodwork, undulating balconies and ceiling frescoes. The Abbey is said to have followed the Rule of St. Benedict, a portion of which prescribes the study of literature, should a library be available, so it is no wonder that the abbey itself would have been built with one. As the abbey grew over the years, so did its library, and soon the site became known for its collection of illuminated manuscripts and writings, as well as a leading center for science and Western culture around 10th Century AD. In mid-18th Century AD, the world-renowned collection was moved to a new library space which was lavishly decorated in a Baroque rococo style. Elaborate artworks were installed in the ceiling which was framed by flowing, curved moldings, giving the space a timeless and fantastical aspect. The wooden balconies are shaped into flowering shapes and designs. Oh, and the books from the historic collection are also on display if you can look past their surroundings to pay attention to them. Today the library at St. Gall is still considered nearly unrivaled in its beauty. It also now holds one of the more important collections in the world, covering 12 centuries of non-stop collecting. The collection even includes the first example of an architectural plan on parchment. But take your nose out of that book and revel in one of the most stunning libraries ever. 🎥© micheal.the.canadian #archaeohistories

Archaeo - Histories

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