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The trees I planted have paid me dividends in a different way: Thimmakka

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July 25, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 25: “I and my husband had planted trees on both sides of the four kilometers of road in my place. We did not waited for any one's help or assistant. In the days of utter poverty we were self-motivated and wanted to fill the void of not having children,” said, environmental activist of international fame SaluMarada Thimmakka, today at Besant Women's College, here.

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She was addressing the gathering of students after inaugurating Environment club. She planted and watered a sapling in a pot on the dais to inspire NSS students who function as' Green Army' in the college.

“The trees I planted have paid dividends to me in a different way. They, besides giving me satisfaction have provided the whole of the environment there with fresh air and shade. I can also say that the trees are the best things to leave back when we move on,” she said.

She, on the occasion sang a folk song to explain how nature provided for all its creatures without discrimination. Her son Umesh B.N. who spoke on the occasion said, modern citizens have all the gadgets but lack fresh air.

Technology cannot create clean environment it has to come from tress. We Indians who worshiped nature once have now forgotten is value. He added, Thimmakka is already 105 years old is not a permanent figure the generation next must take inspiration from her and join in protecting trees.

College principal Dr.Sathish Kumar Shetty P. said, Thimmkka's visit has brought in a new hope and has inspired the students to be active in protecting nature.

Shyam Sundar Kamath, Secretary, WNES, presented the college emblem, a traditional brass lamp to Thimmakka. Environmentalist Dinesh Hollaand Thimakka's family members were present among the audience. Girish Kumar, Convenor of Environment Club welcomed, Prof. Jayashree NSS Co-ordinator thanked. Students, Apoorva J.K invoked and Kavana compeered.

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TRUTH WILL
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Masha ALLAH productive work...

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said :
There is none amongst the Muslims who Plants a tree or sow seeds, and then a bird or a person or an animal eats from it, But is regarded as a Charitable gift for him.

Even if you fear that the last day has arrived, plant the sapling you hold in your hand.

suleman beary
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Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Great Thimmakka....your bangles are very attractive.

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July 15,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 15: With the state capital along with a few districts under lockdown to control the spread of Covid-19, Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday said the measure was important to break the chain and people seem to have understood its importance.

Appealing for cooperation from the people, he asked them not to make it inevitable for police to use force in implementing the lockdown. "Traffic movement is less, there is a lockdown atmosphere everywhere, I feel that people have understood the importance... cooperation is required. I appeal to the people, if this lockdown has to be effective it has to be voluntary, only then we can control the rapid spread of coronavirus," Bommai said.

Speaking to reporters here, he said this lockdown is important, last time the infection was not up to this level. "This time areas that have a high number of infections- about five districts and Bengaluru city are going for lockdown. People have understood that this lockdown is to break the chain," he said. "Please don't make it inevitable for police to use force," he added.

Bengaluru urban and rural areas are under "complete lockdown" since last night at 8 pm and it will be effective till 5 am on July 22.

Following Bengaluru urban and rural, administrations in several districts like Dharwad, Dakshina Kannada, Kalaburagi (only in Urban areas), Bidar, Raichur (in Raichur city and Sindhanur) and Yadgir too have announced lockdown.

Noting that Police have taken all necessary strict measures to enforce lockdown in Bengaluru urban and rural districts by restricting the movement of vehicles and people, Bommai said barricades have been erected at various places and flyovers have been shut. People have been allowed to purchase vegetables and groceries till 12 noon, he said.

The government has warned of action in case of any violation of the lockdown rules. As of July 14 evening, cumulatively 44,077 Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 842 deaths and 17,390 discharges. Bengaluru Urban district tops the list of positive cases, with a total of 20,969 infections.

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June 18,2020

Amidst heightened border tensions between Indian and China, senior BJP leader and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's two year old tweet comparing his party with Communist Party of China started going viral. 

The tweet, dated 26 June, 2016 reads: "Communist Party of China & BJP have done numerous works in social field. This way, there is tremendous similarities between the two parties." (sic)

Twitterati dug up this tweet after over 20 Indian Army personnel, including a colonel, were killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh earlier this week.

Soon after Chouhan's tweet went viral, netizens took to the micro-blogging site and slammed BJP. One user said, "Interesting comment by Hindutva ITSELF to recognise how similar they are with China. No doubt. Both believe in Dragon Throne .... and brutal absolute control." Another user said, "No wonder the BJP & China both agree that PLA never crossed into Indian territory."

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June 20,2020

Mangaluru, June 20: A teenage boy lost his life after accidentally drowning in Netravati River at Boliyar village on the outskirts of the city yesterday.

The deceased has been identified as Mohammed Fazil (15), a resident of Nadupadavu village near Konaje. 

According to his family sources, Fazil had been to work in a horticultural land along with his friends on Saturday afternoon. 

On his way back he went to the river to wash his hands and legs. However, he lost his balance in the river and drowned, police sources said.

His body was retrieved at 2 p.m. A case was registered at jurisdictional Konaje police station.

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