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Make me CM again, peace in coastal Karnataka will be my top priority: HDK

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March 6, 2018

Mangaluru, Mar 6: Launching a tirade against the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party, former Chief Minister and JD(S) State President H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said that both the national parties have been indulging in divisive politics, sidelining development of the State.

Interacting with a select group of achievers in different fields here, Mr. Kumaraswamy, said the government its officials should act as per the requirement of a majority of the populace irrespective of caste and religion, and should not function in a fashion to merely appease a small section of people.

Claiming that during his 20-month tenure as chief minister, there was not a single incident of communal strife in the State, he said that said the government should act sternly whenever there are attacks on religion and faith. “We should not tolerate communal forces,” he said.

"I was chief minister for 20 months and there was not a single communal flare-up during my tenure. If I am elected as CM again, peace and tolerance in the coastal districts will be my top priority. Even if it is an MP or MLA instigating violence, I will take action against him and put an end to the fear in the minds of the people. You have given all a chance, now please give me an opportunity to serve you," he appealed.

He called upon the citizens to be more proactive and not assume that their responsibility is over after exercising their franchise once in five years. “A conducive environment should be created where the government can truly act according to the wishes of the people," he said.

"People in the coast want to restore peace but violence is being instigated by a few individuals. It is the duty of the government to check activities of anti-social elements. When there was a law and order problem in a particular district, then the Chief Minister should have invited members of leaders of the community and discussed a solution to check the unrest. If he had discussed the matter with people then I am sure a solution would have emerged," he said.

"Failing to initiate action against Gaurakshaks and miscreants who instigate communal issues in the district shows the weakness of the state government. It was the duty of the government to initiate action against those who speak ill of other religions," he felt.

"In the name of protection of cattle, Gaurakshaks have raised their ugly head. They should be asked to rear cattle. Will they accept to rear a cow? he asked. There are different food habits in the country. Do not try to disturb the peace on issues of food habits," he requested.

Kumaraswamy said that changing the Constitution is impossible as Dr B R Ambedkar has made it robust. "No government can change the Constitution of the country," he said while replying to a query.

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May 5,2020

Mangaluru, May 5: The principal of St Agnes College, Mangaluru, Sr Dr Jeswina AC attained superannuation after 28 years of dedicated and fruitful service.

Sister Dr Venissa AC, the associate professor of the department of Economics, has been appointed by the Apostolic Carmel Educational Society Management as the principal of the college. Sister Roopa Rodrigues AC. has been appointed as the vice principal.

Sr Dr Venissa AC was earlier serving as the vice principal at St Agnes College.

The college and the management has thanked Sr Dr Jeswina AC for the dedicated services she has rendered to the college.

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July 22,2020

Bengaluru,  Jul 22: Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the state government should give details of the amount it spent on migrants and labourers during the coronavirus crisis if it is transparent.

"The image of Karnataka has come to a very rotten position. We all know that Karnataka has failed in sorting out the problem. Let them (the state government) tell what has been the amount spent on the labour, migrants, food kits on the health department. We want an account (of the expenditure) if they are so transparent," Shivakumar said.

He said that the state government should have approached the hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients and if any hospital refused, a message should have been given that the government would take it over.

He also accused the state government of corruption.

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January 12,2020

With an aim to provide water to stray animals in Mangaluru, an animal activist announced a project 'Jal' under which free water bowls will be distributed to the people across the city.

Tauseef Ahmed believes many animals and birds do not find source to drink water which leads to death.
"Finding clean and safe drinking water has been a major issue in a lot of places. We humans when we face some scarcity we manage by taking the water out from the well," Ahmed told ANI.

"Unfortunately, that's not the case with when it comes to animals and birds. They do not find sources for water to drink so they eventually end up drinking sewage water and they fall sick. In some cases, even that is not available and due to dehydration, they die," he added.

Under the "Jal" project, Ahmed will distribute free water bowls to the people and expects them to make equal efforts in saving the lives of the animals.

"So, this project "Jal" will be providing 100 free water bowls all over Mangaluru. We are distributing it free of cost. All you have to do is keep the bowls outside in the garden or any places where animals frequently visit. Every day, we just have to fill the bowls with water for the animals. It will help a lot of animals to survive in the harsh weather of summers," Ahmed highlighted.

"We have used cement to make the bowls which will keep the eater really cool. We are spending close to 74 rs per bowl. We have made around 100 bowls and will continue making it. We are trying to cover as many animals as we can," he said.

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