BJP yet to accept Shetty's resignation

June 30, 2011

Mangalore, June 30: President of Dakshina Kannada unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party K. Padmanabha Kottari said on Wednesday that the party had not accepted the resignation of the former minister B. Nagaraja Shetty to the primary membership of the party.

He told The Hindu that Mr. Shetty had submitted the resignation letter to him five days ago.

He had quit as chairman of Karnataka Coastal Development Authority.

He had cited family reasons for quitting the party and the authority.

Mr. Kottari said that he had brought this to the notice of the party leaders in the State unit which was yet to take a decision. However, there is speculation in party circles that Mr. Shetty had quit because of differences with Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa.

The differences were relating to recent queries from Mr. Yeddyurappa to Mr. Shetty over transportation of iron ore through New Mangalore Port when H.D. Kumaraswamy was the Chief Minister. Mr. Shetty was the Minister for Fisheries and Muzarai in the Janata Dal (S)-BJP coalition government and Mr. Yeddyurappa was the Deputy Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister called on Mr. Shetty at his residence here on Monday and has invited him to Bangalore to discuss the issue, the sources said.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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