Dubai: K'taka urged to set up ‘NORKA’; Kagodu pledges all support to investors

January 10, 2016

Dubai, Jan 10: Kannadigaru Dubai along with other Karnataka Associations jointly hosted a lunch meeting with well known Karnataka Assembly Speaker, Kagodu Thimappa who was on a private visit to Dubai on January 8. The meeting was held at Fortune Plaza Hotel, Ghusais, Dubai at 11 a.m.

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Kagodu Thimappa along with patron of Kannadigas in UAE, Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha President, Sarvotham Shetty, KPCC Saleem, Annaji, President of Kannadigaru Dubai, Sadhan Das, Daughter of Kagodu Thimappa, Dr. Raja Nandini, and Presidents of various Karnataka Organisations along with Kannadigas lighted the lamp and inagurated the programme.

Dr. B.R. Shetty shared some of his lighter moments with Kagodu and also put light on his recent visit to Bangaluru wherein he was invited and offered one of the prestigious tourism developing at the world famous Jog Falls with his master plan in keeping continuity in the water falls throughout the year which currently flows for few months in the whole year. He raised his concern on the beaurocrats who tried to resist his ideas with very many reasons and of which he overcame all those hasles with the right approach. He said that he is not a land grabber and his only intention is to give back with his contribution to the state which he belongs to. He praised Kagodu on his role as a speaker and also said that he is one of the politician who never cares for a seat to fight for election as he is a true elected representative of the people.

Kagodu Thimappa was felicitated with shawl, Mysuru Turban, flower bouquet, fruits and memento by Dr. B.R. Shetty and others on the dais while Bhagya Sadhan Das read out the honour letter which was presented to Kagodu.

In response to the felicitation, Kagodu spoke with simplicity and said that this honour is not for him alone but will be dedicated to all the 224 members of the Karnataka State Assembly by the Kannadigas in UAE. He also added that he is proud that so many Kannadigas who have come all the way from Karnataka to earn a living and are doing well in UAE with their enterprising spirit.

He praised the systems in Dubai and other countries he has visited so far and said that everything including the traffic is systematically controlled unlike in Karnataka.

He said that just going round the world is not enough; one has to see, share and try to implement those development plans in our state and country as well. He said that there are still some greedy politicians who are not bothered to see to the development of the state instead look into their self development only.

He requested Kannadigas to come forward in the development of Karnataka in whatever way they could and promised his fullest co-operation to them. He added that whatever big or small project in development of Karnataka, Kannadigas in UAE are most welcome to come and contribute to their state.

In return he promised that he will support them in whatever possible ways including allotting them land if necessary for the project. He cited some examples of those business proposals which did not happen even after passing in the assembly. He said that the business proposals should create jobs to the people of Karnataka and he will extend his fullest co-operation to pass those programmes in the assembly.

He thanked and promised all support to Dr B.R. Shetty in his dream project beautifying Jog Falls a tourist attraction with his Rs 450 crores project to keep the flow of water falls throughout the year unlike currently which is only during rainy season.

Speaking on to the Speakers views Dr B.R. Shetty added that he is ready to contribute fully to the development of Karnataka and cited examples of his contribution towards one of the airport in Kerala State where the state body has made him one of the share holders. He also mentioned his active support in formation of Mangalore International Airport which is more useful for Keralites than Mangaloreans as the major travelers in this route are Keralites. Similarly we could have an international airport in Shimoga, being a central part of Karnataka which may be useful for all Kannadigas commercially, he added. He mentioned about the late Sh. Zayed the then Ruler of UAE whose dream on "quality healthcare for all, at affordable cost" was fulfilled by his organisation successfully and being honoured. Similarly should he be given the development of Victoria Hospital in Bangalore, he would have done it much better to world standards. Shetty also mentioned about the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was offered with 75 million dollar grant by UAE towards the development projects in India which will be reflected in few years from now.

Later all the leaders of various Karnataka Associations, Media Representatives and well known personalities were invited to the dais and honoured with shawls.

Sarvotham Shetty spoke later and said that it would not be wise to put forth all the problems of Kannadigas to the Speaker who has come on a private visit to UAE.

However on behalf of all Kannadigas he would wish to put forth these points just for the knowledge of the Speaker who can raise these issues in the Assembly or push it through his source in the parliament even. He cited the governmental organisation called NORKA (Non Resident Keralites Affairs) of Kerala State which is doing a tremendous job for the non-resident Keralites and wished a similar organisation by Karnataka State for the Kannadigas. He stressed that this kind of step be taken by Karnataka State government which will boost all the Indians abroad and strengthen their rights.

He pointed out that there is a vacuum in the post of external non-resident Kannadigas Affairs Ministry after the exit of Ganesh Karnik, the Officer earlier posted to this Office. He also added few points on the international budget airlines, their facilities and their unaccepted fares during the peak season which really needs to be looked into while the airlines operating to other states do not have these kind of supernatural highs though the distance is much more than ours.

Though this falls part of the Central Aviation Ministry, we would just make a point in requesting the Speaker to put forth to the concerned, though many of the Central leaders have ignored this request of ours even after their promised visit here, added Sarvotham.

The programme ended with vote of thanks and sumptuous lunch. Vinay Nayak compered the programme.

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Gulf returned people any loan facility available for start new business in Karnataka

Mr. Sarvothama shetty mentioned 2 valid points to Kagodu.
Hope this will be implemented.

When Mr.U.T.Khader,Mr.Ramanth Rai,Mr.Mohidin Bava and Mr.Ibrahim visited Saudi Arabia on a private visit we Kannadigas requested and submitted a memorandum on behalf of all the Karnataka based organisations in eastern provinces by JF to form a NORKA in Karnataka for the benefit of Karnataka expatriates living in the middle east. Until now nothing materialized only we got Promises as usual.

Thanks for good coverage coastaldigest.com and Shodhan Prasad sir.. All the best BR Shetty sir

All are same both CongRSS and BJP. They using Muslims as scapegoat.

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First evacuation flight from Dubai to Mangaluru on May 14

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May 8,2020

Mangaluru, May 8: After continuous pressure on Union government from Karnataka NRI Forum- UAE, the first special flight carrying 180 Kannadigas who stranded at UAE due to Covid-19 pandemic will fly from Dubai to Mangaluru on May 14.

The special flight will take off from Dubai at 4.10 p.m. UAE time to reach Mangaluru at 9.10 pm IST on May 14. Earlier it was reported that the flight will operate on May 12. However, sources of Mangaluru International Airport and Air India today confirmed that first flight will be on May 14.

The state government has directed Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts authority to quarantine all passengers once they reach.

All Kannadigas will be given permission to travel back home only after they test negative in Covid test at Dubai airport.

In fact, Karnataka was missing in the list of states to receive special flights when Ministry of External Affairs arranged them to bring stranded Indians at UAE. Special flights were arranged only to Kerala and Tamil Nadu people stranded at UAE in the first stage.

Thanks to Karnataka NRI Forum of UAE which opened helpline (https://uaekannadahelpline.club) to seek assistance to Kannadigas, nearly 2000 Kannadigas have registered for assistance in which 127 pregnant women, 27 senior citizens, 700 people who have lost jobs aftermath of coronavirus sought assistance from NRI forum.

After providing food and shelter to Kannadigas who lost jobs at UAE since March 2020, NRI forum put pressure on both state and Centre to arrange special flights to send them to home.

The NRI Forum has approached Indian Consulate at UAE and chief minister BS Yediyurappa to evacuate Kannadigas, but got no response. Following this, Karnataka NRI Forum President Praveen Shetty approached Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda for help. Gowda immediately responded the call and he spoke to MEE to arrange special flight for Kannadigas as well.

Indian government has promised to arrange special flight to Mangaluru or Bengaluru by next week to bring Kannadigas.

Comparing to other Indian States, Karnataka has the highest number of its people working in UAE. Around 1.25 lakhs Kannadigas are working in UAE in which majority are working classes. Due to Covid-19 pandemic thousands of workers have lost jobs, Mr. Shetty explained.

"Indian government had arranged special flights from US, UK, Singapur and other countries to bring back Indians, but excluded UAE in the list. Actually, lakhs of Indians are working in UAE as labourers and in odd jobs, the government should have given first priority to bring labourers rather rich one", he opined.

"BJP has 27 MPs from Karnataka. We continuously requested all BJP MPs and state government but none of them came to our help. Thanks to Mr Gowda for his timely intervention to bring stranded Kannadigas", Mr Shetty said.

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Want 100% lockdown in Karnataka for next 10 days, says CM

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April 5,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 5: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday said the state government will double down for 100% compliance to the lockdown in the next 10 days, warning action against those found roaming the streets.

Dismissing reports of a shortage of ventilators, he said the state was bringing in reinforcements over the next few days and expressed relief that none of the Covid-19 patients of the state has required a ventilator so far.

"None of the Covid-19 patients are on ventilators; two of them require oxygen," Yediyurappa told reporters after he met ministers and MLAs of Bengaluru and apprised them of steps taken to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The CM said the government had placed orders for 1,570 ventilators, of which 17 have been supplied and another 20 would arrive by next week. The government has also ordered 18.3 lakh N-95 masks, of which more than 4 lakh have been supplied. To ensure a steady supply of hand sanitiser, manufacturing licences have been issued to 36 pharma companies and 29 distilleries.

While the state readies the medical infrastructure, the CM urged the legislators, cutting across party lines, to ensure full compliance to the lockdown. "If people fail to cooperate with the government and respect the nationwide lockdown, there will be no option but to enforce it in a more stringent manner from Sunday," he said.

As people continue to crowd markets amid growing fears of a shortage of essentials, the CM reiterated that all measures have been put in place to get the supply chain moving.

He also assured that food will be provided to migrant workers and the poor. "There is enough stock of foodgrains and medicine in the state. The government has set a taskforce of ministers, 17 committees under additional chief secretaries, several helplines and a war room to fight the pandemic and they are all working round the clock," he said.

The government has also issued direction to authorities to provide rations to those who do not have BPL or APL cards. Since many people from other states have settled in Bengaluru and they don't have ration cards, we have taken this decision," Yediyurappa said.

On reports of many private hospitals being closed and refusing to treat patients, the CM said: "We have already warned private hospitals to remain open and provide treatment to patients failing which strict action will be initiated."

Kisan Nidhi, 2 months' pension by April 10
The CM said an installment of Rs 2,000 under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana and two months' pension under the various social security schemes will be credited to bank accounts of beneficiaries by April 10.

The process of crediting subsidy to 15 lakh beneficiaries under Ujjwala Yojana is on, he said.

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Mangaluru: Massive protest against CAA, NPR, NRC held at Kudroli

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February 25,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 25: The coastal city of Mangaluru today witnessed yet another major agitation against infamous CAA, NPR and NRC with large number of people gathering at Kudroli’s Tipu Sultan Garden to register their protest against union government’s racist policies.

Addressing the gathering activist B R Bhaskar Prasad said, he knows the RSS inside out as he was associated with it for a prolonged period.

He said the ultimate aim of RSS is to establish a casteist society in India with the micro-minority community of Brahmins having complete control over all other major communities.

Lambasting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for constantly harassing people of India through back to back contentious legislations, he said that the duo poised to destroy the country.