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Thiruvalluvar statue unveiled in Bangalore

Bangalore, Aug 9: Karnataka Chief Minister, B S Yeddyurappa and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi unveiled the statue of Tamil-poet Thiruvalluvar near Ulsoor lake in Bangalore on Sunday, Aug 9.

More than fifty Karnataka Rakshana Vedike members were detained for protesting against the unvieling of Tamil-poet Thiruvalluvar on Sunday, Aug 9.

Meanwhile, Pro-Kannada organisations burnt effigy of Chief Minister and blocked the roads in Hassan, Tumkur, Chikmagalur, Mangalore, Mysore, Maddur and Bagalkot.
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Police took leaders of Kannada protagonist organisations into preventive custody, including KRV chief T Narayana Gowda and Kannada Chaluvali leader Vatal Nagaraj.

Over 4,000 security personnel, including those from the Central forces were deployed to provide security during the unveiling of the statue of Thiruvalluvar near Ulsoor lake.

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Cauvery: Complete shutdown of K'taka on Feb 12

Bangalore, Feb 10: Karnataka will be completely shutdown on Feb 12 from 6 am to 6pm to support statewide bandh called by Kannada organisations against the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal verdict. No buses will be plying on the road as KSRTC and BMTC have decided to participate.The Government has declared holiday for all schools and colleges on Feb 12. The Kannada film industry has also extended support for the bandh. Led by Union minister of.....
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