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Sharjah Expo: Shanti Prakashana’s 4th year of participation

Shodhan Prasad
November 12, 2019

Sharjah: Representing the Kannada language, Shanti Prakashana of Mangaluru has successfully participated for the 4th consecutive year in the Sharjah 38th International Book Fair at Sharjah Expo Centre which went on for 10 days’ and attracted thousands of literature lovers.

In the beginning Master Nooh read the selected verses from the Holy Quran and inaugurated the programme. Asif Malpe translated and narrated the same in Kannada later.

Riyaz Puttur welcomed the audience and the guests who then briefed on the occasion about Shanti Prakshana and their effort towards exploring Kannada literature and Prophetical teachings in simple language. 

Every year they release some new literature books and this year they have arranged a nice programme wherein various well-known guests arrived to do the honours of releasing the new books and inaugurating the programme.  All the Guests were introduced and welcomed with Flower Bouquet.

Power Yoga expert Dr. Bhageerathi Kannadathi who is also the Convenor of Kannada Kalika Kendra, Bangalore released the book of Ha. Ayisha’s Biography which was originally in Urdu by Maayil Khairabadi and translated in Kannada by Misbah Khanum.

She expressed her happiness that a Kannada book stall is being organised by Shanti Prakashana in Shrajah successfully for four consecutive years and wished them all success in their future endeavours.

In order to express Prophet Mohammed’s (Peace be upon him) Biography in Kannada various well-known writers have come forward to share their poems for Kannadigas and some of the simple and understandable literatures were captured in one book titled ‘Manava Kulada Shresta Maargadarshaka’ and this book was released by Social Worker & Film Producer Shodhan Prasad during the event.  Whilst speaking he said that ‘in midst of the hundreds of stall of various languages, Shanti Prakashana’s Kannada stall in Sharjah Book Fair stand tall and noticeable’.

Abu Dhabi Bearys Welfare Forum’s President Muhammed Ali Uchil released a book titled ‘Pravadi Mohammad Yellarigagi’ in Kannada on the occasion and expressed his happiness for Shanti Prakashana’s noble work.  He wished them good luck for the future and requested support from all Kannadigas.

Bearys’ Chamber of Commerce & Industries UAE chapter president S M Basheer released a book titled ‘Asheerana Kavanagalu’ written by Asheer Manjanadi and spoke on the event. He stressed that Kannadigas should come forward in promoting such noble works and support more such events.

In fond remembrance of writer Marhoum Ibrahim an award to non-resident writer poet was bestowed to Irshad Moodbidri in recognition of his service to Kannada Literature in this part of the world.  Muhammed Uchil felicitated him with Shawl and Shodhan Prasad handed over the Memento and honoured him.  Later Irshad Moodbidri spoke in return and narrated few short poems he had exclusively written for the event which was appreciated by all.

Businessman Rafiq Krishnapura, Sandhya Shodhan Prasad, Kanadiga Vishnumoorthy Mysore, Rafiq Ali Madikeri, Mamatha Bengaluru, Mohiuddin Sahab Belagavi, Irfan Kaud Batkala, Siddique Ullal, Akbar Vitla, Krishna Kumar Brahmavar, V.K. Rashid, AnsarHoode, Hassan Hoode, Imran Kudroli, Irfan Kudroli were among the guests who were present at the ceremony. Nisar Farangipete compered and proposed vote of thanks.

Shanti Prakashana is famous publisher operating from Mangaluru for more than 25 years years.  Abdul Salam Belma who represents Shanti Praskashana in Sharjah not only participated in the expo for four consecutive years but also managed to bring Kannadigas together on this occasion.

Under the campaign, “Shantigaagi Sahitya” (Literature for Peace) Shanti Prakashana has been organizing such events including Vision Expo, Book Exhibition, Publisher’s Meet, Panel Discussion, Cultural Shows etc. for many years from now. 

Shanti Prakashana has been delivering Islamic messages to the Kannadigas; initiating towards the welfare of the society culturally, socially, and spiritually. It has been translating books so that individuals understand each other’s religions. It is very essential to understand and respect other religions for our nation to live in peace.

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Hussain
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Sunday, 17 Nov 2019

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May 31,2020

Mangaluru, May 31:  Even as the worst locust attack on India in recent years raised concerns over its impact on crops, swarms of locusts have triggered panic in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada too. 

Farmers in the coastal district were taken aback when they found the swarms of locusts, which they feared as the arrival of desert locusts in the region.

According to reports, Renjalady village under the limits of Nuji Baltila Gramp Panchayats in Kadaba taluk and Shirlalu village in Belthangady taluk witnessed locust attacks in last couple of days. 

“Locust swarms were seen in many areas. We have also alerted agriculture department. Already insects have destroyed crops of many farmers,” said a farmer in Shirlalu village.  

Joint director of Dakshina Kannada district agriculture department MC Seetha confirmed that officials have received information from villagers about the locust scare and entemologists have already visited the place to collect more information.

Not Desert Locusts?

“We contacted entemologists and forwarded the pictures that farmers sent to us. Looking at the picture, entemologists have opined that it may be calotropis locust or colour grasshopper. Desert locusts usually arrive in lakhs,” said Ms Seetha. Desert locusts that are destroying crops in other parts of India may not come to Dakshina Kannada, she added.

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March 19,2020

New Delhi, Mar 19: Senior Congress leader Oscar Fernandes on Wednesday extolled the virtues of 'gaumutra' and shared an anecdote about a man claiming to have cured his cancer by drinking cow urine to drive his point home.

Participating in a debate in Rajya Sabha on two bills for setting up national commissions for homoeopathy and Indian systems of medicine, the former Union minister said, "My extreme friend Jairam Ramesh pulls my leg, when I talk of 'gaumutra'."

Sharing an anecdote, Fernandes said once during a visit to an ashram near Meerut he had met a person who claimed to have cured his cancer by drinking 'gaumutra'.

Many BJP leaders have earlier spoken about the healing power of 'gaumutra'. The Congress has reacted sharply to such remarks.

He also praised the virtues of the Indian systems of medicine. He said when he had severe pain in knee joint and doctors had suggested for replacement surgery. However, he refused and started doing 'Vajrasana'.

"I started Vajrasana, practising yoga, and today I am able to do wrestling without any difficulty," the septuagenarian leader said.

"When (former) prime minister (Atal Bihari) Vajypee ji had a knee surgery, I thought if I had known him earlier, I would have definitely gone to him and ask him to follow 'Vajrasan' and it could have been cured," he said.

He also claimed to have met a person in US aged around 104 years and moving swiftly as a young man.

"Yoga is our wealth. If you practise yoga, may be our budget cost of health can be reduced by 50 per cent. It's way of life," he said.

"Our own Indian systems of medicine will provide a lot of reliefs even before going to a doctor," he said.

Though Fernandes supported the bills but raised objection over the exclusion of yoga and naturopathy.

"I would urge the minister either to amend the bill or bring an assurance that it will bring a separate legislation to cover yoga and naturopathy," he said.

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May 7,2020

Ujire, May 7: A child was killed and four people were injured after a car they were travelling in rammed a stationary truck near Ujire, on Tuesday night.

The deceased is nine-month-old Madhavi, the daughter of Pramod, a resident of Panyalu Ujire.

Pramod, his wife Ashwini and relatives Mamatha and Swati, have been grievously injured in the incident, and are being treated in a private hospital.

The incident took place around 11pm. According to police, the victims had gone to a relative’s house at Vamadapadavu. On reaching Ujire, Pramod wanted to stop the car beside the road, but failed to notice the stationary truck.

The car was completely mangled as a result of the impact. A case has been registered at the Dharmasthala police station in this regard.

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