Street vendors' eviction: MCC accused of violating constitution

July 10, 2011

Mangalore, July 10: Stating that India Constitution has granted all its citizens the right to live and earn his livelihood, CPI(M) district secretary B Madhava accused the Mangalore City Corporation of violating the constitution by forcefully evicting the street-side and footpath vendors.

He was speaking at a convention of street vendors organised under the joint auspices of CITU and Mangalore Street Vendors Association at NGO Hall here on Saturday.

Opining that lack of unity has led to the harassment of working class in the country, Mr Madhava called upon the street vendors in the Mangalore City Corporation limits to unite and fight for justice.

Criticising the system for the discrimination in framing the laws in the nation, he said the laws are usually in favour of the rich.

“The powerful minister Janardhan Reddy roams around freely despite having 35 warrants against him and on the contrary, the street vendors who have not committed any mistake are put into trouble,” he said.

CITU District General Secretary Vasanth Achari said that for the first time in the history of Mangalore, the street vendors have united together and organised for a cause. But the fight must not stop here, it should continue in future too.

The Association will fight against various injustices meted out against the street vendors in the days to come. An indefinite hunger strike will be staged from July 13, he informed.

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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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