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News18
01-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Karnataka Too Gets Border Minister Like Maharashtra: Why Only These 2 States In India Need The Post
Last Updated: Karnataka Too Gets Border Minister Like Maharashtra: Here's why Maharashtra and Karnataka are the only two states in the country to have border ministers The Karnataka government has appointed Law Minister HK Patil as the new border in-charge minister to oversee inter-state boundary and river disputes, mainly with Maharashtra. According to a government order issued on June 30, the appointment aims to ensure continuous legal and political oversight of Karnataka's sensitive border and river issues. The government emphasised the need for a dedicated minister to monitor such disputes closely, assess them from all angles, and facilitate timely intervention and resolution. In Maharashtra, Chandrakant Dada Patil and Shambhuraje Desai are the nodal ministers on the core coordination committee of the high-powered panel formed to look into the boundary dispute with Karnataka. They are tasked with handling matters related to the Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES), a pro-Marathi outfit based in Karnataka. The 18-member committee, headed by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, includes Deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, former CMs Sharad Pawar, Prithviraj Chavan, and Narayan Rane, and border affairs expert Prof Avinash Kolhe. Maharashtra and Karnataka have become the only two states in the country to have border ministers. What is the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute? The dispute started in 1957 when the states were reorganised on linguistic lines. Maharashtra objected to the inclusion of 865 villages, including Belagavi, into Karnataka. The villages are spread across Belagavi and the north-western and north-eastern regions of Karnataka – all bordering Maharashtra. The dispute led to the formation of the MES, which has a single agenda — inclusion of Belgavi in Maharashtra. In 2004, Maharashtra approached the Supreme Court challenging the State Reorganisation Act. Using Article 3 of the Indian Constitution, Karnataka asserted that only Parliament can decide the borders of states, and not the Supreme Court. What is the role of a border minister? Although not defined in the Constitution, the role of a border minister could broadly inaugurate: Collaborate with the state's legal team in the Supreme Court or other tribunals. Regular dialogue with groups like MES (in Maharashtra) or Belagavi-based organisations. Visit disputed border villages, hear grievances, allocate relief, and ensure basic civic services in areas like education and health. Coordinate between state and central government, possibly interfacing with the Union Home Ministry or organising CM-level meetings. Supervise high-powered inter-party panels or expert committees tasked with resolving disputes. Essentially, they act as the politico administrative face of the state's border policy—overseeing legal, civic, and media dimensions of the dispute. Were there any recent Maharashtra-Karnataka border flare-ups? 2007: Karnataka started building the Suvarna Vidhana Soudha (Legislative Assembly) in Belagavi to assert its control over the region in 2007. The building was inaugurated in 2012. Since then the MES has organised protests called 'Maha Melava' outside the venue to press for the unification of Belagavi with Maharashtra. 2021: Kannada activists blackened the face of an MES activist for organising an event demanding the merger of Belagavi with Maharashtra, during the Belagavi session. December 1, 2022: A student who danced with the Kannada flag was beaten up during a cultural programme in Belagavi's Gogate College, which created tension. Pro-Kannada organisations staged a roadblock on the highway in Belagavi, set fire to tyres and shouted slogans against Maharashtra. December 6, 2024: State transport buses from Kolhapur were stopped from plying into disputed border areas like Belagavi and Nipani. How do other states handle their border disputes? States such as Assam-Arunachal Pradesh that have border disputes use joint committees chaired by regular cabinet ministers. First Published: July 01, 2025, 13:51 IST News explainers Karnataka Too Gets Border Minister Like Maharashtra: Why Only These 2 States In India Need The Post
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti seeks reconstitution of border dispute expert panel, requests appointment of Jayant Patil as chairman
Kolhapur: Belagavi-based Maharashtra Ekikaran Samiti (MES), a forum advocating for the incorporation of Marathi-speaking regions in Karnataka into Maharashtra, has called for the reconstitution of the expert group and the appointment of former minister and NCP (SP) state president Jayant Patil as its chairman. Maharashtra govt recently reconstituted the high-powered committee chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, including representatives from all political parties. Established in 2004, the high-powered committee formed an expert group in 2007, led by member N D Patil, to coordinate between MES, Maharashtra's lawyers in the Supreme Court, and the committee. N D Patil visited the border areas, collected necessary documents, interacted with Maharashtra govt and lawyers, and assisted in building the case. Prakash Margale, treasurer of MES, told TOI, "We have passed the resolution demanding the reconstitution of the expert group and appointment of Jayant Patil as its chairman for two reasons — he led the experts group for nearly two years after the demise of N D Patil, and he is a senior politician who can be accessible and also is part of the high-powered committee." Following the collapse of the Maha Vikas Aghadi govt, Mahayuti govt, led by then chief minister Eknath Shinde, appointed Shiv Sena's Hatkanangle MP Dhairyasheel Mane as head of the expert body. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo After the formation of the new govt, the high-powered committee was established, and the constitution of the expert group is pending. Margale added, "The last hearing over the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute took place in 2014; however, since then, no hearing has been conducted due to Covid and other reasons. We want the high-powered committee to ask lawyers to request the SC to conduct regular hearings over the dispute and give a verdict."
Deccan Herald
21-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Deccan Herald
How green is your home?
There were days when indoor plants meant petite potted ferns or rose plants perched on windowsills of large homes or tiny balconies. Today's urbanites have opted for a bold, refreshing trend - bringing large-sized exotic indoor plants to their living spaces, adding a touch of drama and turning them into conversation starters. Apart from adding a dash of colour and elevating the interiors, they also reconnect city souls with Nature. From stylish penthouses to compact apartments, indoor green havens with statement plants are turning into the ultimate design accessory..A case in point is that of Beena Sambargimath. She started with a modest home in Bengaluru around 2019 and then decorated her large sea-facing balcony in Chennai with greens. Today, she is known for curating exquisite, large indoor plants that transform homes and offices, along with custom-designed planters. Beena's work reflects the growing love for lush, over-sized greenery and the need for expert HSR Layout's viral 'hacker house'.Indoor plants in driving this rising passion for large plants indoors? For starters, modern interiors with their minimalist neutral palettes, wide windows and open-plan layouts provide the perfect canvas for leafy giants. In the absence of this green oasis, these homes would look plain. A towering fiddle-leaf fig beside a sleek sofa or a cluster of areca palms in a sunlit corner introduces texture, softness and a sense of well-being. These plants also turn a room into a living, breathing space instantly..'Large plants are living sculptures,' says Beena. 'They bring drama to a space, clean the air and create a soothing ambiance. They are conversation starters and mood lifters.' She adds that though it takes some effort to choose the right plants, planters and the exact placement along with daily care, it's all worth the final fashion entrepreneur Meeta Jagannath experienced the magic first-hand. 'We built a large house in Bengaluru. We did not want too many furniture pieces in it. So, we decided to use plenty of plants instead. Our living room has a huge netted ficus plant which has become the focal point. We also have palms and frangipani at small islands we created and to deck up the stairs landings, driveway and wide corridors', she box - Emotional connect What sets the trend of greening interiors apart is the emotional satisfaction plant parents derive. 'I feel a sense of nurturing and peace' says Ashwin Kallimani a Belagavi-based architect who loves to incorporate large plants into spaces he designs. 'It's not just decor - it's a living breathing presence.' Ashwin always keeps in mind plants while designing homes and works closely with plant curators from the design stage itself. Plants have to be an integral part of the whole design he says.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Activist files police complaint against Siddaramaiah, seeks action under Sec. 132 of BNS
Belagavi-based activist Bheemappa Gundappa Gadad has filed a complaint against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah saying that he (Siddaramaiah) tried to assault a senior police officer in Belagavi on April 28. Mr. Gadad filed the complaint at the Camp Police Station on Thursday. He accused Mr. Siddaramaiah of intimidating, insulting and trying to assault Additional Superintendent of Police, Dharwad, Narayan Baramani, who was on duty during a Congress rally in Belagavi. The Chief Minister was upset that the police were unable to prevent a protest by some women activists from the BJP, as they raised black flags and also slogans against the Chief Minister and asked him to 'Go to Pakistan'. The Chief Minister raised his hand in anger and tried to strike Mr. Baramani. The officer took a step back while on stage. The complainant asked the local police to act against the Chief Minister under Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging duty). Mr. Gadad attached a compact disc of a video clip of the incident. He said that he will complain to the National Human Rights Commission against the Chief Minister.
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Belagavi painter gets featured in French book
A Belagavi-based 60-year-old painter has been featured in 'Regards Croises', a French book by Petra Wauters, about artists of global fame. The recently-published book contains information and paintings of 10 select painters from around the world. It contains a detailed profile of the painter and copies of some of his works. It will soon be published in other languages, said a release. Vikas Patnekar has earned global fame for his paintings of nature, especially water bodies. A student of Kala Maharshi K.B. Kulkarni, Mr. Patnekar began drawing from the age of five. He works using water colours. He won the Los Hombres Más Destacados Del Ano international award in 2019. He has exhibited his creations in the U.S. and European countries, apart from several Asian cities. He has taken up commissioned works by film-maker Richard Attenborough and various U.S. and European banks and other institutions. He trains young artists. He divides his time between Belagavi and Mumbai.
