Applicants to get APL ration cards within a month in M'lore Taluk'

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July 26, 2011

Mangalore, July 26: If the words of Mangalore Thahasildar Ravichandra Nayak prove true, those who have applied for APL ration cards in Mangalore Taluk, will get them within one or one-and-a-half month.

Speaking at the general meeting of Mangalore Taluk Panchayat, here on Tuesday, he said all the necessary things for Taluk offices including computers and printers were provided for this purpose. “The process of issuing the cards would be completed within one or one-and-half months”, he said.

He said that 61.53 acres of lands have been newly identified in 17 villages among 49 Gram Panchayats in Mangalore taluk, in order to distribute among site-less. The villages were Bajpe, Moodushedde, Badaga Ekkaru, Thenka Ekkaru, Aikala, Elinje, Bellayaru, Thokoor, Kuppepadav, Kolavoor, Muthur, Muchur, Kilenjaru, Kompadav, Mallur, Edapadav, Konaje.

He said that he had directed the Revenue Inspectors and Village Accountants to give a detailed report after identifying the available government sites and 'Kumki' sites in 19 villages.

When one of the members asked whether the reserved land of Survey No.33 under Ulaibettu Gram Panchayat, was the same land, for which once title deeds were granted, 15 years ago under Navgram scheme. Tahasildar replied that if the beneficiaries do not construct house within three years of issuance of title deeds, it will be violation of Act.

He also directed Ullal Surveyor Medappa to survey and mark the boundary of vacant house sites where beneficiaries did not construct any house in Subash Nagar under Munnur Gram Panchayat.

Title deeds

Mr Nayak said title deeds for 1935 beneficiaries have been sanctioned under City limits; of them 1816 beneficiaries have already received their title deeds. Yet 119 title deeds are pending as the beneficiaries did not pay land value, he said.

The 228 and 1769 title deeds under Municipal limits and rural areas have been issued respectively for all the beneficiaries.

He also confirmed that no applications of title deeds, in Moodbidri Hobli which have applied according to Section 94 (c) of the Karnataka Land Revenue Act 1964, are pending.

Notice

Bhavya Poojary, President of the Panchayat, who chaired the meeting, issued instructions to serve show cause notice on those taluk level officers who failed to be present in the meeting.

Mangalore MLA U T Khader, Taluk Panchayat CEO Vishwanat Poojary, Taluk Panchayat Vice President Vijayalakshmi Shetty, Chairman of Social Justice Standing Committee Rajivi V Kempumannu were present.


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November 27,2025

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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November 24,2025

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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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November 28,2025

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Mangaluru, Nov 28: Karnataka Health Minister and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Friday handed over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the severe distress faced by farmers due to crashing crop prices.

PM Modi arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport en route to Udupi, where Gundu Rao welcomed him and submitted the letter. The chief minister’s message stressed that farmers are suffering heavy losses because maize and green gram are being bought far below the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The state urged the Centre to immediately begin procurement at MSP.

According to the letter, Karnataka has a bumper harvest this year—over 54.74 lakh metric tons of maize and 1.98 lakh metric tons of green gram—yet farmers are unable to secure fair prices. Against the MSP of ₹2,400/MT for maize and ₹8,768/MT for green gram, market rates have plunged to ₹1,600–₹1,800 and ₹5,400 respectively.

The chief minister has requested the Centre to:

• Direct NAFED, FCI and NCCF to start MSP procurement immediately.
• Ensure ethanol units purchase maize directly from farmers or FPOs.
• Increase Karnataka’s ethanol allocation, citing high production capacity.
• Stop maize imports, which have depressed domestic prices.
• Relax quality norms for green gram, allowing up to 10% discoloration due to rains.

The letter stresses that MSP is crucial for farmer dignity and income stability and calls for swift central intervention to prevent a deepening crisis.

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