Minister exhorts leaders to maintain communal harmony during festivals

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September 30, 2014

Mangalore, Sep 30: Ahead of various religious festivals including Bakrid, Ayudha Pooja and Deepavali, Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai appealed to community leaders and representatives of social organisations to maintain peace and harmony in the district and directed the police authorities to act stringently against trouble-mongers who tried to stir up trouble during festivities.

Presiding over a peace meeting held at the deputy commissioner's office here on Tuesday, he said that the police should take action against miscreants irrespective of their caste, religion and political affiliation.

œCommunal discord begins when we start celebrating festivals deviating from the traditions and customs. Each member of one community should have the awareness that our celebrations should not hurt the religious sentiments of other communities,  he said.

Strongly condemning those who tried to take the law into their own hands, Mr Rai said that action should also be taken against those hindering the police from nabbing the accused in communal clashes.

Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim said that the people should dispel the negative image of the district and try to bring good reputation to the district by ensuring peace in the society by avoiding disruption. Violence, not only communal, but also group clashes, should be checked to ensure a better atmosphere. Anti-social elements should be nipped in the bud in the best interests of the district, he said.

Mangalore City Police Commissioner R Hithendra said that the negative image of the district due to communal clashed would hamper the economic activities in the city. He said that co-operation from people was necessary to maintain the communal accord and harmony in the society.

Superintendent of Police S D Sharanappa also spoke on the occasion, stating that the police were ready to take action against those who tried to take the law into their hands.

Prior to the peace meeting, the district in-charge minister reviewed the security arrangements in a review meeting with top police officials.

Mangalore North MLA B A Moidin Bava, MLC Ivan D'Souza, DK zilla panchayat CEO Tulasi Maddineni, religious leaders and representatives of various organisations and institutions participated in the meeting.

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March 15,2024

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Bengaluru, Mar 15: Work from home to using toilets in malls, residents of India's 'Silicon Valley' Bengaluru are exploring all options to combat the unprecedented water crisis. People across various neighbourhoods have been forced to order food from restaurants and take bath on alternate days due to the water scarcity.

Even those in high-rise apartments equipped with water harvesting systems now find themselves reliant on water tankers for basic needs, leading to stringent usage restrictions.

Eateries are mulling over use of disposable cups, glasses and plates to avoid excess use of water.

Educational institutions are also feeling the pinch. Recently, a coaching centre in the city asked its students to attend classes online due to an 'emergency' for a week. Similarly, a school on Bannerghatta Road was also closed, asking students to attend classes online just like they did during the Covid pandemic.

Residents have come with up new methods to try and conserve water. With temperature rising, it is difficult to avoid a daily shower but they are left with no option but to take bath on alternative days, said Sujatha, a resident of KR Puram.

"What to do? Clean vessels, cook food, wash clothes....so, we have started using paper plates, that way we have cut down on our water usage. And we order food twice a week. We are using the washing machine only once in a week now," she said.

Some others have resorted to visiting a mall to take a shower or use the toilet facilities.

Lakshmi V, an IT professional living in Singasandra, has been requesting her firm to allow WFH option so that she and her family can temporarily shift to her native place in Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu until the situation becomes better.

"If the situation persists, we are thinking of seeking a work from home option. We are planning to move to our native place in Tamil Nadu temporarily till rain arrives here," she said.

Bengaluru primarily gets its water supply from two sources - Cauvery river and groundwater. For most non-drinking uses, recycled water processed by sewage treatment plants is used. With no rain for a while now, the primary sources have been stretched to their limits. Bengaluru needs 2,600-2,800 million litres of water daily, and the current supply is half of what's required. The result is a daily struggle for the city's residents.

The brunt is also being borne by people living in the outskirts of Bengaluru, especially in 110 villages that were merged with the city in 2007.

The crisis has also turned into a political battle between the state's ruling Congress government and the opposition BJP with Lok Sabha just weeks away. While the BJP has held several protests blaming the government, the Congress has accused the BJP-ruled federal government of not providing financial assistance to drought-hit Karnataka.

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March 19,2024

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Bengaluru, Mar 19: Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that the Congress will split in three months after the upcoming Lok Sabha polls and its impact will be visible on the Siddaramaiah-led state government.

"Due to internal squabbles, the state government will not last long," the BJP leader said.

Talking to reporters on Monday, he said the sitting MP from the Gadag-Haveri constituency, Shivakumar Udasi, has done a lot of development work and implemented the Central government's schemes effectively.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi will surely become the PM for the third time. The overall response has been good in the Gadag-Haveri Lok Sabha constituency," the former Karnataka chief minister said.

Asked if he was contesting the election in a half-hearted manner in the Gadag-Haveri seat, Bommai said "such a question does not arise when the party's high command gives instructions".

He said he would respect his opponent and not take anyone lightly. 

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March 14,2024

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Udupi: In a freak mishap, a 65-year-old man lost his life after being hit by his own bus which was being repaired at a garage at Athrady in Udupi district on Wednesday, March 13.

The deceased has been identified as Dayanand Shetty, the owner of a private bus.

It is learnt that the bus had been kept for repairs at the garage and Dayanand had gone there to inspect the repair works.

At this time, the mechanic started the engine and the bus moved ahead. Dayanand, who was standing in front of the bus, came under its wheels.

He was immediately rushed to a hospital where he died without responding to the treatment. A case is registered at jurisdictional Manipal police station.

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