Activist-journalist Vittappa Gorantli passes away
The Hindu
He was at forefront of struggles for formation of Koppal district, Koppal Zilla Bachao Andolan, Save Tungabhadra movement
Koppal-based progressive activist, writer and journalist Vittappa Gorantli, 73, died of a heart attack at his residence in Koppal late on July 22. He collapsed on the road while returning home after completing satsang (religious gathering) at his Sadananda Jnanashram, situated close to his residence. He was rushed to his residence where he breathed his last. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a large number of friends and followers. He had consulted a doctor two days ago complaining of chest pain. The doctor, who examined him and his ECG report, had said that his health condition was normal.“We are judges and therefore, cannot act like Mughals of a bygone era ... the writ courts in the guise of doing justice cannot transcend the barriers of law,” the High Court of Karnataka observed while setting aside an order of a single judge, who in 2016 had extended the lease of a public premises allotted to a physically challenged person to 20 years contrary to 12-year period stipulated in the law.
The High Court of Karnataka on Monday declined to interfere, at present, in the investigation against a Bharatiya Janata Party worker, who is among the accused persons facing charges of circulating obscene clips, related to “morphed” images and videos clips related to Prajwal Revanna, former Hassan MP, in public domain through pen drives and other modes.
The 16th edition of Bhoomi Habba was held on June 8, at the Visthar campus. The festival drew a vibrant crowd who came together to celebrate eco-consciousness through a variety of engaging activities, creative workshops, panel discussions, interactive exhibits and performances, all centered around this year’s theme: “Save Water, Save Lives.”