ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಆಯೋಗದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರನ್ನು ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ನೇಮಕ ಮಾಡಿರುವುದನ್ನು ಪ್ರಶ್ನಿಸಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಲಾದ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ವಜಾಗೊಳಿಸಿದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ನ ಆದೇಶವನ್ನು ಉಲ್ಲಂಘಿಸಿ ಎಸ್ಎಲ್ಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ ಕೋರ್ಟ್ ಬುಧವಾರ ನೋಟಿಸ್ ಜಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿದೆ. ನ್ಯಾಯಮೂರ್ತಿಗಳಾದ ವಿನೀತ್ ಸರನ್ ಮತ್ತು ಅನಿರುದ್ಧ ಬೋಸ್ ಅವರ ಪೀಠವು ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಕ್ರಿಸ್ಟೈನ್ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ಅನಿಲ್ ಆಂಟೋನಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಆದ್ಯತೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಎಸ್ಎಲ್ಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನೋಟಿಸ್ ಜಾರಿ ಮಾಡಿದೆ.
ಅರ್ಜಿದಾರರ ಪರ ವಕೀಲ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್.ಮಣಿ ವಾದ ಮಂಡಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಆಯೋಗದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು ಮೊದಲಿನಿಂದಲೂ ಮತ್ತು ಇಲ್ಲಿಯವರೆಗೆ ಇತರ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯಗಳಿಗೆ ಯಾವುದೇ ಸಮಾನ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸುವಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಾತಿನಿಧ್ಯವನ್ನು ನೀಡದೆ ಮುಸ್ಲಿಂ ಅಲ್ಪಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಸಮುದಾಯದಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ಕಾರ್ಯನಿರ್ವಹಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ ಎಂದು ಎಸ್ಎಲ್ಪಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಾದಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಹೈಕೋರ್ಟ್ ನ್ಯಾಯಮೂರ್ತಿಗಳಾದ ಎಎಸ್ ಓಕಾ (ಈಗ ಸುಪ್ರೀಂ ಕೋರ್ಟ್ನ ನ್ಯಾಯಾಧೀಶರಾಗಿ ಉನ್ನತೀಕರಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ) ಮತ್ತು ಜನವರಿ 18, 2021 ರಂದು ಸಚಿನ್ ಶಂಕರ್ ಮಗದುಮ್ ಅವರು ನ್ಯಾಯಾಲಯವು ನಿಗದಿಪಡಿಸಿದ ಕಾಲಮಿತಿಯೊಳಗೆ ಸರದಿ ಆಧಾರದ ಮೇಲೆ ಕ್ರಿಶ್ಚಿಯನ್ನರು, ಸಿಖ್ಖರು, ಪಾರ್ಸಿಗಳು, ಜೈನ ಮತ್ತು ಬೌದ್ಧರ ಸದಸ್ಯರನ್ನು ನಿಗಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರನ್ನಾಗಿ ನೇಮಿಸಬೇಕೆಂದು ಆಂಟನಿ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸಿದ್ದ ಅರ್ಜಿಯನ್ನು ವಜಾಗೊಳಿಸಿದ್ದರು. .
Supreme Court headed by Hon’ble Mt.Justice Vineet Saran and Hon’ble Mt.Aniruddha Bose have issued notice to State of Karnataka Rep.by Addl. Chief Secretary, Dept of Minority Welfare Haj & Wakf, Chairman Karnataka State Minority Commission and MD, Minorities Development Corporation in a plea (SLP (C) No. 16655/2021) filed by one Karnataka state christian minority community person Mr.Anil Antony challenging the arbitrary appointment of chairman of Karnataka state minority commission only from the Muslim minority community right from the inception of the commission and till date without giving equal participation and representation of other minorities communities I.e.Christian, Sikhs, Jain and Bhudhist today 16.03.2022 in VC Ct.No. 9 as it.4. High court of Karnataka have dismissed the PIL WP filed by Anil Antony against the arbitrary appointment against which slp filed. Petition also soughts equal participation and representation of other minorities communities person for the appointment of chairman of Karnataka state minority commission. Mr.GS Mani Advocate appeared and argued the on behalf petitioner Anil Antony.
• ‘Rorr’ resonates Comfort, Design, and Ingenuity in the Indian E2W domain • Priced at ₹ 99,999 onwards (ex-showroom) • Pre-bookings open online from 18th March, for just ₹ 999 • Oben Electric to enter seven statesspanning India in Q2, 2022
March 15, 2022, Bengaluru: Oben Electric, India’s upcoming and promising E2W (electric two-wheeler) manufacturer has launched its first electric performance motorcycle- ‘Rorr’ in Bengaluru today.
“We are aligned with the country’s electric mission and support the Government’s initiatives to creating a sustainable clean-green mobility solution and bolstering the seamless transition from ICE to EVs. In line with the same vision, we also strongly believe that EVs can be made exciting and reliable. Hence, Rorr has been developed keeping in mind top factors such as performance, reliability, exquisite design, style, quality, dependability, and agility”, said Mr. Dinkar Agrawal, Co-Founder & COO.
A Made-in-India offering, Rorr is completely designed, developed, and manufactured in-house within the country by experienced professionals in the EV domain. Pre-bookings for Rorr will begin online today. Besides providing Indian riders with a neo-classic design, Rorr also offers practicality and a performance-oriented riding experience.
‘Rorr’ is a fresh new take on what two-wheelers ought to be with a neo-classic design for the 21st century and beyond. It is less engine and more engineering. Reaching an acceleration of 0-40 in just 3 seconds, a top speed of 100kmph and 2hrs charging time, the motorcycle is fully charged and ready to roll a 200 km range (IDC). Three colour variants are available to consumers at the moment. Rorr is a sleek and futuristic-looking e-motorcycle that boasts of some of the best-in-class specifications, with patents filed for its critical components like motor, battery, controller, drivetrain, and design. It also has interactive connected vehicle features such as Predictive maintenance, Ride details, Battery status, Geo-fencing, Geo-tagging, Battery theft protection, Charging station locator, On-demand service, and Roadside assistance. Its ‘Combined Braking System’ and ‘Driver Alert System’ provide riders with visual and auditory cues, indicating when the vehicle is ON, Stationary, or requires Maintenance. A first-in-class gamification feature will also be introduced with Rorr, to revolutionize the consumer’s engagement with the motorcycle and other Rorr owners.
Online bookings are open today and consumers can pre-book Rorr for just ₹ 999. They can also check their eligibility for Government exemptions, Financing, and Insurance options on the e-AMRIT portal of Niti-Aayog while buying an EV.
Oben Electric’s new manufacturing facility in Electronic City, Bengaluru, will soon begin its operations and production. The plant is equipped to meet an initial capacity of 3 lakh units per year.
Adding to this, Ms. Madhumita Agrawal, Co-Founder & CEO, said “Moving ahead, we will also be following a stable yet steady approach in expanding to newer markets without compromising on after-sales support, service, and expectations of our customers. We are keen on expanding to Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and more cities in Karnataka in Q2, 2022”.
The company anticipates a steady sales figure through a robust dealership network across the above states in Q2. With a keen focus on customer satisfaction and after-sales support, Oben Electric will follow the hub-and-spoke model for making spare parts available on time, along with doorstep servicing for a faster resolution.
People Tree Group of Hospitals honoured Dr Sasilekha Nair with Women Achiever Award on International Women’s Day.
Dr Sasilekha Nair got honoured with Women Achiever Award. The event was organised by People Tree Group of hospitals. She is the CEO of IQ Matrix Solutions Pvt Ltd, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram and also Mrs Grand Universe 2021, Former Mrs Asia International Charming, Mrs India Kerala & Bharatanatyam Dancer.
11 March, 2022: Gender gap can be reduced only through significant behavioural change in society, concluded panelists at a discussion on the topic of Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow Breaking Stereotypes, organised by SOS Childrens Villages of India, on the occasion of International Womens Day. This behavioral change should begin with treating girls and boys equally, investing in the education of the girl child, reskilling/upskilling women for productive employment, enabling womens participation in the labour force and encouraging more women in leadership positions.
SOS Childrens Villages of India held a virtual panel discussion, streamed live on the official Facebook handle of the organisation. The esteemed panelists at the discussion included: Mr. Sumanta Kar, Secretary General, SOS Childrens Villages of India; Ms. Radha Raturi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand; Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Delhi; Ms. Neeru Ahuja, Partner, Deloitte India; Ms. Shyama Jain, SOS Mother; Ms. Chandramma, Caregiver, Family Strengthening Programme. Panelists shared their lifes journey of empowerment, which served as a motivation. The interaction focused on the challenges faced by women and the possible solutions.
While India guarantees equality through its constitution, it does remain a significant challenge. Gender inequality leads to severe discrimination against the girl child, which manifest itself in various forms such as female infanticide, child marriage, child mortality, lack of access to education etc. The solution to gender inequality has to come from families and society, who should invest in the education of the girl child and empower them to build a better future.
Ms. Radha Raturi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Uttarakhand, urged society to work towards gender equality. We have political equality. The Indian constitution treats women equally. We have had the right to vote in elections since 1952. The real problem is social inequality, she said. Raturi spoke at length about discrimination against the girl child, be it female feticide or child marriage. There is still a lot of difference between sons and daughters. Society puts pressure on women to give birth to a male child, especially if it is the second child. In India, about 40% of girls under the age of 13 years are forced into marriage. Maternal mortality rate is high because of child marriage, she said, adding that behavioural change is the answer to gender inequality. It needs to begin with us. Women need to develop confidence. We have to learn to speak out, she said.
Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Divisional Commissioner, Delhi, encouraged women to shed their limitations. As a woman and as someone with disabilities, I faced many biases and I learned to do extra hard work to achieve my goals. I do not believe in boundaries. If you do not accept that there are limitations, you can achieve a lot, she said. Singhal holds the distinction of becoming the first differently-abled woman to top the civil services exam.
Mr Sumanta Kar, Secretary General, SOS Childrens Villages of India, initiated the panel discussion, by talking about the challenges faced by women during the pandemic. Women played a critical role during the pandemic in taking care of children. There was a break in the education of children and with limited access to online education, it was a difficult time for both caregivers and children. Caregivers and mothers stepped up to face challenges and ensured that children did not suffer from mental health issues because of the lockdown. It was a difficult time for mothers and caregivers because many of them either lost their jobs or saw a reduction in their salaries. The loss of employment highlighted the need to skill and re-skill women to prepare them for the post-pandemic workforce. We at SOS Childrens Villages of India have been focusing our efforts on skilling and re-skilling women and girls, so that we can prepare them for better employment opportunities. Besides this, we focus our initiatives on empowering caregivers, he said.
Ms. Neeru Ahuja, Partner, Deloitte India, who has 25 years of experience in the tax industry, encouraged women to speak and express their creativity, Women tend to be shy and modest. We need to speak up more and share our ideas with our seniors, she said. Ahuja believes that women gain significant skills through parenting that make them good leaders at the office too. Mothers bring a special set of skills to the workplace be it nurturing talent, managing budgets, multi-tasking, resourcefulness etc. There are some areas that women are naturally good at and we need to build upon our strengths. But the one area that we all need to improve upon is in being more vocal about our idea, she added.
Ms. Shyama Jain, SOS Mother, talked about her journey as a woman and an SOS Mother. Shyama, who has spent 33 years at SOS Childrens Villages of India highlighted the importance of education and mutual respect. She has raised 40 children, most of whom settled well, while the others are still studying. As an SOS Mother, Shyama made sure that there remains no difference between boys and girls during their upbringing. Besides this, Shyama reiterated the importance of behavioural change for the reduction of the gender gap.
Ms. Chandramma, a caregiver, mentioned about the challenges she faced as a child and a woman, which equipped her to help weave plausible solutions for the women she came across as part of the Family Strengthening Programme. She knows six languages, which help her connect with people faster and better; she has been a part of a Self-Help Group since 2014, and has empowered 68 families towards self-reliance. Her own life has been a constant struggle. Her husband passed away 8 months ago. Her son studies in the 7th grade. Having received minimal support during most of her life, she understands the distress vulnerable women and their children face. Her journey of empowerment that began with the Family Strengthening Programme of SOS Childrens Villages of India in 2014 has served her well, enabling her to be an Ambassador of Change for many.
Mr Sumanta Kar concluded the panel discussion by stating that gender equality can only see long-term sustenance if behavioural change is initiated at an individual level. “It is important to equip girls with education and skills; alongside, it is vital to inculcate respect for women and girls in boys, he said.
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