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Inaugurating the renovated bathing ghat on the banks of river Netravathi at Dharmasthala near here, the Minister asked Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner M.R. ...

Mr. He noted that the Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority established by the government was functioning smoothly. Liquor shops, non-vegetarian eateries, gambling, and such other activities should not be allowed in and around the Sri Kshetra, he said. Dharmasthala was a sacred pilgrimage centre and not merely a tourist destination. Ravi Kumar and Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja to submit a proposal to the government in this regard. Singh said people might disobey the government, but not religious tenets.