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Kozhikode Corporation’s first anniversary fete to kick off today
The Hindu
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Mayor Beena Philip on Friday refuted allegations raised by Opposition councillors earlier this week, terming them far-fetched and baseless.
Speaking to reporters on the first anniversary of the corporation council, she said the previous year had left her extremely satisfied and proud of the achievements the council, despite battling the pandemic.
“We cannot show you anything tangible. But we have worked relentlessly and have been able to resolve many issues through discussions and meetings, which counts too,” she said.
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“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.
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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.
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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.”