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M-Friends host Eid get together in Vittal’s Koraga colony

CD Network
June 28, 2017

Mangaluru, Jun 28: M-Friends, a group of Dakshina Kannada based philanthropists hosted a rare harmony get together as part of recently held Eid al-Fitr at Mangalapadavu Koraga colony in Vittal in Bantwal taluk.

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The programme held at the house of Manku Koraga began with a Tulu paddana sung by Koraga community members. Visually challenged Seetharama, a member of Koraga community, mesmerized the gathering with his singing.

Participation of minister for food, civil supplies U T Khader, also a member of M-Friends, raised hopes for 13 Koraga families and five Adi Dravida families residing in the colony. Khader took an initiative to find solutions to some of the problems being faced by the tribal families.

He directed the Mescom officials to provide power supply to two houses in the colony immediately after his attention was drawn towards the problem.

He also offered to provide funds for construction of toilet for a family. As a token of appreciation, the tribal community members offered Khader a 'Muttale', a traditional cap made using areca leaves. Later, Khader and M-Friends members had lunch with the colony residents.

Khader said there is happiness in celebrating festivals with economically weaker sections of the society. "Islam mandates that one should not discriminate people in the name of caste and religion. Pejavar seer Vishwesha Thirtha Swami has shown the world what harmony is by holding an iftar meet at Sri Krishna Mutt premises. The noble initiative of the seer will inspire many to live in harmony," Khader said.

M-Friends secretary Rasheed Vitla said that Koragas are the original inhabitants of coastal district. "Koragas, who weave baskets to earn livelihood, are a hardworking community and it is always a joy to spend time with them. There is no disparity in Islam and it emphasizes on equality. We believe in unity and harmony in the society. Hence, in this direction, we decided to hold a harmony meet at the colony. We want those (Koragas) to come to mainstream and prosper in life," Rasheed said.

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August 6,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 5: A red alert has been issued in several districts in Karnataka due to heavy rainfall in the state since last two-three days, the India Meteorological Department said on Wednesday.

"Red alert has been announced in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Uttara Kannada, Chickamagalur, Shivamogga, Kodagu and Hassan, due to heavy rainfall in the region from last two-three days," CS Patil, Director, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bengaluru said.

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January 25,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 25: The local police will provide security for Sri Nijagunananda Swami and his Kittur Nishkal Mantapa Mutt following a letter containing a threat to his life that was received on Friday.

The letter, containing the names of 15 liberal thinkers and activists, was circulated widely on social media and shown on some Kannada TV channels. The letter is addressed to the seer, and it condemns his lectures where he speaks in favour of liberal values.

“The decision to eliminate you will be taken on January 21. You will be eliminated, along with 15 of your followers and people who think like you,” the letter said. 

Among those threatened are Nidumamidi Channammalla Swami, Jnyana Prakash Swami, the former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, actors Prakash Raj and Chetan Kumar, writer Chandrashekar Patil, Brinda Karat of the CPI(M) and writer K.S. Bhagavan.

It is not the first time that the seer is getting such threats. Two years ago, Belagavi Police had provided security to the seer following threats to his life. Last year, he got a phone call from a person from Shivamogga district. But the seer did not bother to complain.

This time, the district police will seek a written complaint from the seer. “We will assess the threat perception and the security levels. Adequate security will be provided,” the police said.

The seer is now camping in Jewargi in Kalaburagi district. “We have intimated the Kalaburagi Superintendent of Police of the need for immediate security arrangements. We will take steps to provide adequate security to him once he arrives in Belagavi district,” Superintendent of Police Lakshman Nimbaragi said.

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June 20,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 20: Former Chief Minister and Congress Legislative Party leader Siddaramaiah has slammed BJP leader and former Congress MP and MLA H Vishwanath for blaming him for not getting MLC ticket.

Siddaramaiah said, "H Vishwanath is neither a fool nor intelligent, that's why he's blaming me for not getting ticket. He is in BJP and I'm in congress how will I influence his ticket."

He also slammed Chief Minister B. S. Yediyurappa, "Yediyurappa is toothless to speak to PM and asking for funds which need to be allotted to Karnataka including 5,049 crores, which 15th finance Commission suggested."

"No pro-people schemes must be stopped including Indira canteen, Yediyurappa thinks Indira canteen will bring good name to me that's why this government is trying to stop it," he added.

He was speaking after a protest organised at Mysuru against the hike in fuel prices.

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