Abu Dhabi: National Festival of Tolerance celebrates Indo-UAE ties

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November 22, 2017

Abu Dhabi, Nov 22: Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan inaugurated the first National Festival of Tolerance through an evening of harmony, diversity and heritage between the UAE and India organized by the Ministry of Tolerance in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India and the Indian Business and Professional Group in Abu Dhabi recently. The event took place at Umm Al Emarat Park and welcomed thousands of guests from communities across the UAE.

Speaking at the event Sheikh Nahayan said, “Today we celebrate the first National Festival of Tolerance, which we planto develop and grow every year. We celebrate our pride in the United Arab Emirates for embracing tolerance with all its aspirations and values, as a solid base for the Country’s progress”. Sheikh Nahayan noted that the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the father of the nation, recognized the importance of tolerance in building a strong and cohesive society and the need to establish love, lasting communication and respectful dialogue among all human beings.“Tolerance is the bridge between cultures and civilizations where the common values ??of humanity help bring diverse populations together. This year, we celebrate the UAE’s and India’s shared values toward building global tolerance.”

Sheikh Nahayan further noted that tolerance is a shared responsibility and the Ministry of Tolerance will work with all the country’s business, community and social groups to promote tolerance and to implement a series of programs, initiatives and activities aimed at achieving the vision of the government and the country’s wise leadership.

Sheikh Nahayan further added, "Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, President of the UAE, works tirelessly to promote the values of tolerance, coexistence and pluralism around the world. He is supported actively in this endeavor by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.The UAE is fortunate to have such wise leaders who provide continuous support for peaceful co-existence and strive to provide harmony, prosperity and security.”

Ambassador of the Republic of India to the UAE, Navdeep Suri said, “Today, as we look forward to our future with confidence, we also take this opportunity to fondly recall the augural vision of Sheikh Zayed and our political leaders, which now stands translated into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, taking our relationship to new heights and in the process fulfilling the aspirations of our peoples.”

The chairman of the Indian Business and Professional Group in Abu Dhabi, Dr B R Shetty shared his sentiments on the long standing relationship between India and UAE. He said, “The UAE and India are treasure troves of cultural heritage and diversity. Excellent examples of harmony, these two nations have taught the world what tolerance is all about. In spite of a diverse environment within, the UAE and India have progressed exponentially in all sectors. The grand vision of the leaders has been clear, strong and steady, which helped both the peace-loving nations to build strong relationships with the world at large. Our countries share a rich heritage and similar values built on peace, love and compassion. These qualities have enriched their degree of tolerance, contributing to making this world a better place.”

The evening began with a visit to the memorialof Sheikh Zayed.Sheikh Nahayan and the guests of the ceremony listened to an explanation of the memorial outlining the late Sheikh Zayed’s international vision. The audience enjoyed artistic and folkloric performances of the UAE and India, and works of art that included paintings of the late Sheikh Zayed, and Mahatma Gandhi, the founding father of the Indian Republic, performed by the international Indian artist Vilas Nayak who gifted the paintings to Sheikh Nahayan. Sheikh Nahayan and the ambassador of the Republic of India, accompanied by other dignitaries, then toured the folklore and heritage exhibits, which included crafts and handicrafts, jewelry, fashion and folk food of the two countries.


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March 28,2024

Mangaluru, Mar 28: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Mullai Muhilan MP has warned the individuals and political parties against the poll code violations during private events. 
 
“Private events such as marriages, birthdays, housewarming ceremonies, and other non-political programmes do not require any permission. However, one should ensure that there is no violation of the model code of conduct (MCC) at these functions. Permission is needed if the events are attended by politicians or candidates,” the DC said. 

He said that these gatherings will be under the surveillance of MCC teams, as there are chances of luring voters by campaigning and supplying food, said the DC. The district has 38,386 new voters, of which, 19,619 are men.

He said that the notification of election in Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha constituency will be issued soon, and the filing of nominations will be held between 11 am and 3 pm till April 4. 

Only five persons, including the candidate, will be allowed to enter the returning officer’s chamber to submit the nominations. A facilitation centre will be opened at the DC’s office. 

The expenditure of the candidate will be counted from the day the candidate files the nomination.

The DC said that the district is not an expenditure-sensitive constituency. Assistant expenditure observers and expenditure observers will monitor the expenditure of the candidates. An expenditure book will be provided to the candidate to record expenditure incurred, he explained.

Further, he said that no election materials can be printed without the name and address of the publishers, and the number of copies printed. Separate permission should be availed for procession prior to the submission of nomination papers from the ARO office, through the single-window system.

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March 26,2024

Bengaluru: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has detained two suspects in connection with the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case in Bengaluru, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

The preliminary probe has revealed that the two suspects were in direct contact with the suspected bomber.

The NIA sleuths have picked up the suspects from an area in the state capital. However, a statement is yet to be made by the NIA in this regard.

Even as the investigating agencies, both NIA and state special wing CCB teams have launched an extensive search operation in various states, the bomber has remained elusive. The authorities had obtained the bomber’s images and videos from CCTV footage on March 1, soon after the incident.

Sources said that the sleuths were suspecting that the bomber had come from Tamil Nadu and was staying in a neighbouring state for two months before carrying out the blast.

The hair samples of the accused were gathered from the hat of the accused which he abandoned in Bengaluru near a religious place. The authorities have sent the samples for the DNA testing and were hoping for a breakthrough.

The Rameshwaram Cafe bomb blast took place on March 1 on the International Technology Park Limited (ITPL) road in the Brookfield area. Low intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used to carry out the blast and nine persons were injured in the incident.

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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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