Former Mayor Ashraf files nomination from Mangaluru to take on U T Khader

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April 24, 2018

Mangaluru, Apr 24: Former Mangaluru Mayor K Ashraf, who is known for playing Muslim card in politics, on Tuesday filed nomination papers for May 12 Karnataka assembly polls from Mangaluru (erstwhile Ullal) constituency.

Mr Ashraf, who recently quit Congress and formally joined the Janata Dal (Secular) a couple of months ago, had in fact sought ticket from Mangaluru City South constituency, which is currently represented by Congress leader J R Lobo.

However, JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy wanted to field a Muslim candidate in Mangaluru constituency to defeat U T Khader, Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs. 

According to sources, Mr Kumaraswamy wanted to field Abdul Rauf Puthige, the state general secretary of JD(S) from Mangaluru. However, Mr Puthige’s reluctance to contest in Magnaluru, forced Mr Kumaraswamy to field Mr Ashraf, who is also a critic fo Mr Khader.

Political observers believe that Mr Ashraf’s candidature would help BJP candidate in the constituency as the former is likely to snatch at least a few hundred Muslim votes from Congress.

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Rasheed Bhai......... No individual is above the Nation. Personal attitudes will not damage the whole NATION and its CONSTITUTION. But a Political Party as a whole can make a difference to the NATION. Being a citizen of INDIA, just evaluate the Nation under BJP rule and CONGRESS rule you will get your ANSWER. Thank God.... your family is safe and secure, but think about those families who were the victims of BJP workers. The intolerance in last 4 years has gone from bad to worse. For God's sake, please keep your difference away especially for this State election and for upcoming General Election in Year 2019. All the best to all the Kannadigas and lets give another chance to CONGRESS to keep the injurious political party BJP much far away.

Rashid
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

i think muslims should vote for Ashraf . attitudes of U.T is dangerous than bjp , he is selfish , his last five years attitudes shows he may sell entire community for his personel gains... such candidates should be defeated ....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

improve ullal means..... he had not done anytihng to his own place then how we can trust him that he will develop karnataka/India........ i am not anti congress dear. but those who did not work for the welfare of the society should not win this election.... anyone maybe...... staying as loyal, honest,  visiting funeral is not that he is good MLA or Minister.......

AJITH KUMAR
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

Abbu , what is your thinking brother, to improve ullal, you will vote against congress, really sad with your thinking , thing about India and people of Bharat , if you divide vote against the situation will be same , vote congress to get good results

ABDUL AZIZ
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

use common sense please dont vote any muslims indipendent candidate, vote only congress

Mohammed Hanif
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

Some selfish and jealous people  are trying to misguide the community.  Instead of supporting and guiding the community to the unity, they try to divide just because of their selfish motives.  Community should be very vigilant and aware of what is happening.  While all secular forces trying hard to stop this Communal party, this kind of selfish people are trying to divide.  They  harm the community indirectly.  Its better not to give an opportunity to our enemy rather than harming our own community.  So be aware of this kind of selfish people.  Its very easy for all political parties to be communal but secular parties are struggling.  Instead of supporting secular parties, these selfish people trying to divide the votes.  Very bad. Need to reject him outright. 

Under the current state of affairs, we need to think about the whole KARNATAKA STATE and our great nation "INDIA". This JD(S) candidate is BJP's agent and they are not bother about our STATE & NATION. Even though if he win election this time, I can challenge he will never improve ULLAL. He will just fill his pocket and share few penny to BJP. Let all the Kannadigas be SMART and vote for CONGRESS - because the current situation in INDIA had forced all the MUSLIMS to vote only CONGRESS. We all should think that its CONGRESS V/S BJP only. No other parties should exists at this moment of time. Lets build a very strong and smart INDIA.

abbu
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

better vote all muslims for ashraf ... then how there will be vote divide..... UT khadar has not done anything to improve his place ullal

MR
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Wednesday, 25 Apr 2018

If you vote for Ashraf it is like voting for BJP. Do you want Modi and Amit Shah to win? 

Be smart and don't vote for Ashraf

 

 

 

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April 5,2020

New Delhi, April 5: Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to offer a "credible scientific and rational" explanation for his candle-lighting call and said he is giving "meaningless tasks" to an already exhausted population.

The JD(S) leader questioned if the Prime Minister asked the nation to observe a candle-light vigil on the eve of foundation day of BJP.

"Has the PM slyly asked the nation to observe a candle light vigil on the eve of foundation day of BJP? April 6 being its foundation day, what else can explain the choice of date & time for this event? I challenge the PM to offer a credible scientific and rational explanation," Kumaraswamy tweeted.

"The government is yet to provide PPEs for doctors and make test kits affordable for the common man. Without telling the nation what concrete steps are being taken to combat COVID-19 menace, the prime minister is giving meaningless tasks to an already exhausted population," he tweeted.

"It is shameful to convert the national crisis into an event of self aggrandizement & it is beyond shameful to push the hidden agenda of his party in the face of global calamity. May sense prevail upon the PM," the JDS leader said in another tweet.

Amid a nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, Prime Minister Modi on Friday appealed to countrymen to light diyas and candles on April 5 at 9 pm to fight the darkness spread by the pandemic. He asked the people to turn off all the lights in their homes and stand at doors or balconies and light candles or diyas, torches or mobile flashlights for 9 minutes on April 5.

Last month, PM Modi had asked the people to come out in their balconies and clap and beat utensils to show appreciation for doctors, nurses and others helping fight coronavirus on 'Janata Curfew'.

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July 2,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 2: Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Thursday launched the ICU Telecard, developed by CISCO to address the concerns of doctors treating coronavirus patients.

Wi-Fi networks and Cisco Health platform help to protect the entire medical team dealing with the infected person by ensuring that doctors do not have to be inside isolation wards and COVID ICUs.

The ICU Telecard has been installed at Victoria and KC General hospital.

"This technology is a necessity to safeguard health of our doctors and it should be implemented in all hospitals. We will discuss about this in the task force meeting and decide regarding the use of this technology in all COVID hospitals in the state. For now, we have installed one at Victoria and KC General hospital" said the minister.

Addressing the complaints of non-release of dead bodies without coronavirus testing, Sriramulu said: "Experts have discussed the same in a meeting with the Chief Minister yesterday, who has ordered for an increase in the number of testing labs. This should resolve the issue. We are also contemplating the conduct of plasma therapy in all districts."

The minister said that the government has also decided to reserve two ambulances for every ward to address the issue of non-availability and will procure more ambulances on rent if the existing ones are insufficient.

He further informed that those who were seen dumping the bodies in a pit in Ballari have been suspended and notice has also been served to officials in Yadagiri.

"We will ensure such instances do not repeat in the state," he said.

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February 8,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 8: Professional services company Cognizant on Friday opened a new facility in Mangaluru, expanding its presence in Karnataka. Located in the heart of the city, the new 100,000 sq- ft facility can accommodate more than 1,100 employees, the NASDAQ-listed company said in a statement.

Cognizant has had an association with Mangaluru since 2011 when it acquired CoreLogic Global Services Private Limited (CoreLogic India), the India-based captive operations of CoreLogic, one of the largest real estate information and analytics provider in the US market.

From its existing centre in Mangaluru, Cognizant provides consulting, enterprise applications and business process services in the area of mortgage processing covering property taxes, research and investigations, property data warehousing and management of geospatial data.

The company currently employs more than 600 professionals in Mangaluru, more than 50 per cent of whom are women.

In addition to experienced professionals, Cognizant also hires fresh graduates for its Mangaluru centre from leading institutions such as Sahyadari Institute of Technology and Management, Manipal Institute of Technology, N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, St Joseph's College of Engineering, Canara Engineering College, N.I.T.K. Surathkal, PA College of Engineering and Srinivas College of Engineering, as mortgage origination and servicing specialists, business analysts, consultants, automation specialists and software engineers.

In Karnataka, Cognizant also has operations in Bengaluru and Mysuru. The company has more than 28,000 professionals in Bengaluru and nearly 700 professionals in Mysuru.

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