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Sonu Nigam says ‘Sorry Karnataka’ after being barred from Kannada Film Industry

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Mumbai: Singer Sonu Nigam has apologized to the people of Karnataka after being barred from the Kannada Film Industry for his controversial remark on the Kannada language. The playback singer wrote on his official Instagram handle, “Sorry Karnataka. My Love for you is bigger than my Ego. Love you always.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) decided to halt all professional engagements with Sonu Nigam after his controversial remarks that sparked outrage. The chamber further called for an apology from him. M. Narasimhalu, chairman of KFCC, stated that all sections of the chamber have unanimously agreed to enforce a non-cooperation policy against Sonu Nigam. “He will be boycotted until he apologizes unconditionally”, he said. “In the next two to three days, we will meet again to evaluate further measures to ensure he is not involved in any capacit...
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Bengaluru police issue notice to Sonu Nigam to appear for questioning

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The Bengaluru police, on Monday, May 5, issued a notice to singer Sonu Nigam and asked him to appear before them for questioning regarding his recent anti-Kannada statements made during an event in the city. The notice has also been sent to the event organisers, police said. Two days earlier, an FIR was lodged under section 352 (intentional insults intended to provoke a breach of peace) against the singer at the Avalahalli police station for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas. Also Read FIR against Sonu Nigam for ‘hurting’ sentiments of Kannadigas Meanwhile, the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) declared the Kannada film industry has decided to cut all ties with Nigam and would not need his services in future. “We are unable to contact Sonu Nigam post the controversy,” a KFCC representative said in a press conference on Monday, adding, if the singer tenders an apology for his statements, the industry will reconsider its decision. “If he doesn’t, the indus...
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Karnataka govt begins enumeration of Scheduled Castes to collect empirical data

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Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the enumeration of Scheduled Castes started on Monday, which will go on till May 17. The second phase of the exercise will be held between May 19 and 21 and designated camps will be organised as part of this phase for the benefit of those who were left out in the first phase. The third phase, meant for online registration, will also begin on May 19, and it will go on till May 23. Those who are residing outside their towns can make use of this, Siddaramaiah explained. Also Read Siddaramaiah must apologize for sacred thread ban into CET exam halls: BJP Addressing a press conference here, the CM said, “The enumeration of scheduled castes is going on in the state. A one-man commission led by the retired High Court Judge, Justice H N Nagamohan Das, has been constituted. He has been mandated to give a clear report on the sub quota for castes in the SC list”. According to him, the Commission has to submit its report in 60 days....
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FIR against Sonu Nigam for ‘hurting’ sentiments of Kannadigas

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Bengaluru: Singer Sonu Nigam faces police probe after an FIR was registered against him at the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 3, for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas during a recent musical event in the city. The complaint was filed by a pro-Kannada organisation Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) president Dharamaraj Ananthayya against the singer stating Nigam’s remarks at an event had deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community and were not only creating hatred between different linguistic groups in Karnataka but also inciting violence. Also Read Sonu Nigam issues clarification on stone pelting incident during his concert On April 25, Sonu Nigam, who was performing in Bengaluru, paused his performance when someone from the audience loudly demanded that he sing in Kannada. Frustrated by the repeated shouts of “Kannada, Kannada,” the singer reportedly retorted, “Kannada. Kannada. This is the reason behind the incident in Pahalgam.”...
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Karnataka bus driver placed under temporary suspension for offering namaz

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A 58-year-old Karnataka Muslim bus driver has been placed under temporary suspension after he reportedly stopped the vehicle to offer namaz during duty hours. The North Western Karnataka Road Transport Corporation (NWKRTC) suspended Nayaz Mulla, attached to the Hangal depot, on April 30. The incident occurred the previous day. A video of Mulla halting the bus at Gabbur Cross on the outskirts of Hubballi, offering namaz, while passengers sit and wait went viral, prompting NWKRTC to conduct a preliminary investigation. NWKRTC managing director Priyanga M confirmed Mulla’s suspension. Also Read Video: Bus driver faces inquiry for offering Namaz during duty hours Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy said that religious practices would not be entertained in the state. “We have temporarily suspended the bus driver from services for violating the department norms. Karnataka public transportation is known for being the best and passenger-friendly in the nation, such acti...
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VHP worker murder case: Police teams hunt for accused

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Mangaluru: The Karnataka Police rushed additional police forces from other districts to the communally-sensitive Mangaluru district on Thursday to maintain law and order following the killing of Hindu activist Suhas Shetty within the Bajpe police station limits of the coastal city, police said. Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agarwal has said, “We have spoken to police headquarters regarding the situation, and additional forces are being deployed to Mangaluru. Officers of the rank of Superintendent of Police, Additional Superintendent of Police, and others of all ranks are arriving from various districts. The headquarters has approved the deployment of these extra forces, and they will reach tonight.” He also added, “We are forming three to four special teams as personnel are required for other duties at this time to launch hunt for the accused. These teams will work under the leadership of the officer of the rank of the Assistant Commisioner of Police. Operations will begin ...
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Mangaluru lynching case: Three police officers suspended for delayed action

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Three police officers, including an inspector, were suspended on Thursday, May 1, for mishandling the Mangaluru mob lynching case, where a mentally unstable native of Kerala was beaten to death on April 27. The suspended officers are inspector Shivakumar from Mangaluru Rural police station, head constable P Chandra, and constable Yallalinga. The suspension order said the officers were aware of the mob attack but failed to inform senior officials. They were also accused of not filing the case properly and delaying action. Earlier reports suggest that the deceased, Ashraf, was reportedly heard chanting ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ during a local cricket match in Mangaluru. This angered a certain section of the crowd, who allegedly assaulted him. Also Read Kerala man lynched in Karnataka over ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan However, according to Maktoob Media , the violence started after Ashraf drank water placed by a group nearby. One of the accused, Sachin T, confronted him, and a mob attac...
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