Govt resorts to unusual step to restrict foreign aid to Zakir Naik's NGO

September 13, 2016

New Delhi, Sep 13: In what is seen as an unusual step, the government has issued a gazette notification putting Islamic preacher Zakir Naik's NGO Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) in the prior permission list for receiving funds from abroad.

The decision to issue a gazzette notification was taken after the Ministry of Home Affairs claimed that the IRF had violated provisions of Foreign Contribution Regulations Act (FCRA). The government however did not specify what the violations are. It's worth mentioning here that the investigation agencies had recently made clear that IRF had not violated any rules.

The action comes two weeks after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) renewed IRF's licence to collect foreign funds in a goof-up amid the ongoing investigations.

Government sources say a gazette notification to place an NGO under section 12 (4) of FCRA act has not been done before. The section governs acceptance of foreign donations to a non-profit organisation.

Usually an NGO flouting FCRA violations is put under prior permission list - which means it needs approval from MHA before receiving foreign contributions - by a joint secretary rank officer in the ministry.

But in IRF's case, issuing a gazette notification means that the nodal ministry - in this case home minister Rajnath Singh has approved the decision and it has been further vetted by the law ministry. It is then gazetted after assent from President and placed in a "watchlist".

Officials say IRF cannot challenge a gazette notification, which is issued under section 11 (3) (I) of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 2010.

The notification said, "Whereas, IRF, registered as Trust with Charity Commission, Mumbai, vide its Registration number - B1409/Mumbai, is also a registered organisation u/s 11 (1) of FCRA, holding registration number - 083780696R."

It adds, "Whereas, IRF was authorized to accept foreign contributions for undertaking educational and social programmes in India, which are not detrimental to the national interest", and "whereas, on the basis of records available and reports received from agencies, central government is satisfied that IRF has violated certain provisions of FCRA 2010. Now, therefore, central government, in exercise of powers conferred u/s 11 (3) (I) of said act, hereby directs that IRF shall hereinafter obtain prior permission of central government before accepting any foreign contribution, until further orders".

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Attack on Zakir is pre planned. Because zakir naik's popularity is growing on all over the world. His speech encourages for non-muslims to study their scriptures, so many Christians converted to Islam in Europe and USA by getting the satisfactory answer by zakir.

Growing popularity of zakir in India or all over the world has become the nightmare for losers. So they have no option left than using their weapon as terrorism to attack on innocents.

BJP/Jumla based government failed against zakir. Now they are creating issues against zakir naik.

BJP tried all their dummy scholars to defeat zakir naik in debate. When they faced failure continuously, now they have started their big weapon impotency and lies. Its in their blood.

Jumla government is scared because growing popularity of ZAKIR will take their vote bank. his every speech converts many non-muslims to muslims.

They come to know that its difficult to defeat zakir on the base of debate, so they are using terrorism as weapon against him. Godse used muslims dressing code to attack on bapuji, RSS used arnab as their weapon.

People like arnab will sell their mother and wife for few pennies. For million rupees its not the big deal for him to attack on zakir.

This clearly shows govt. is doing injustice to Zakir Naik so far Govt. Central and State did not find anything against him since last 2 months they are doing investigation still they are putting him under prior approval list. This clearly shows govt. is misusing power against ZN. All media also not fair coverage all are covering false report particularly Times Now,

I am following him past 20 years and he is not indulging terror and he is the man of peace and for that I appreciate and I support him. He respect other religion and he tells the people what is correct in their holy books this is for Muslims, Hindus and Christians too.

I ask the reader who comments on him negatively please go to his website and listen his speeches you judge your self and do not comment on the basis of media and govt. version.

Best of luck Zakir Naik we will support you.

Can any here prove any wrong doings of Zakir Naik?. Arnab gosami is not bench mark.ZN has done a lot to promote peace and truth in religious matters. Chaddi groups which cannot survive if peace between communities start developing are afraid of ZN and plotting all means to deter him. But GOD is great... truth will win

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Swarms of locusts trigger panic in Dakshina Kannada

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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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Konkani writer Richard John Pais passes away at 51

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March 1,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 1: Noted Konkani writer and theater personality Richard John Pais died on Sunday after a brief illness, family sources said.

He was 51. He is survived by wife and two children.

Known in literary circles as ‘RJP’, his short stories, satirical writings, and poems were very popular.

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Mangaluru: St Agnes College celebrates 99th College Day and Merit Programme

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February 13,2020

St. Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, which is celebrating its centenary year, celebrated 99th college day and merit programme of the academic year 2019-20 in P.U College Auditorium on February 11.

Ms. Philomina Lobo, Retired Director, Secondary Education department of public instructions, Government of India was the chief guest of the programme. The programme began by evoking the blessings of God. Sr Dr M Jeswina A.C, Principal, St Agnes College, Sr Dr M Maria Roopa A.C, the Joint Secretary, Mr. Ronald Pereira PTA Vice President, Mr Charles Pais the Controller of Examinations ,Dr Subha Rao were present.

Ms. Seemanthini, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Applications presented the annual college report digitally, highlighting the achievements of the institution, staff and students for the academic year.

Addressing the students, Ms Philomina Lobo advised, “You have knowledge and intelligence but you need to pray for wisdom. Use your talents in the right way.” She also mentioned that the companies today are looking forward for skilful youngsters and asked the students to “be skilful” in order to achieve success in life.

Students received Principal's role of honour, various scholarships and merit certificates for their excellence in academics. The cabinet members of the current academic year were also awarded on the occasion. The Principal gave a token of gratitude to Ms Philomena Lobo, who is also an alumna of the college. Mrs Meera, HOD, Department of History proposed the vote of thanks.