Mangaluru: UTK inaugurates Ahmed Anwar's photo exhibition on Street Life

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February 7, 2015

Mangaluru, Feb 7: A collection of monochrome photographs depicting daily scenes on the streets captured by Coastaldigest.com photographer Ahmed Anwar were displayed in an exhibition titled ‘Street Life’ at Talent Conference Hall, Kankanady here on Saturday.

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Over a hundred black-and-white photographs chosen from the vast collection of Ahmed Anwar captured in several cities over a period of 15 years captivated the attention of visitors at the exhibition organised by Talent Research Foundation, Coastaldigest.com, M Friends and Team Ahlan.

The four-day exhibition was inaugurated on Saturday by Minister for Health and Family Welfare U T Khader, who appreciated the aptitude and flair shown by the senior photographer Ahmed Anwar and the raw human appeal in the photographs capturing the myriad sentiments of people living on streets.

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Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the exhibition, Mr Khader said that the images captured by Anwar showcased his social concern by portraying the difficulties of people living on the sides of the roads in the country.

The minister said that the state health department would shortly launch a programme Arogya Bhagya to provide free treatment of diseases for journalists and mediapersons, and also announced a health scheme to provide cashless treatment for retired government employees and pensioners.

On the occasion, Ahmed Anwar was honoured by the organisers for his several achievements over the years. Battling an illness from over a year, Ahmed Anwar was hailed as an example for the society for his dedication to his work and service to the society.

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Speaking on the occasion, Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner A B Ibrahim said that the monochrome images captured by Ahmed Anwar motivated one to pause and contemplate on the hardships faced by people living in the streets. By observing the images, one is forced to think about the necessity to improve our surroundings and the society, he said.

President of Press Club, Mangaluru and journalist Ramakrishna R, retired police officer G A Bawa, Managing Director of Vishwas Bawa Builders Abdul Rauf Puthige also spoke on the occasion. Talent Research Foundation president Riyaz Kannur, journalist Arif Padubidri and several others were present on the occasion.

Shabana, the first Muslim female Chartered Accountant in Mangaluru, was honoured in the programme.

Ahmed Anwar has won several laurels and awards in recognition of his work as a photographer and has also garnered appreciation from personalities from various walks of life for his work as a writer including poetry.

The photos will be on display at the exhibition from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Saturday onwards.

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Riyaz Ahmed Aliya
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Sunday, 11 Dec 2016

Really I miss YOU Anwar Sir....

May Allah Almighty Grant YOU Jannathul pirdouse.....

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As per the reports, Mubiena along with two others were travelling to Somavarpet from Bengaluru. Their car collided with a tractor, which was taking a U-turn, they were immediately rushed to the Adichunchanagiri Medical College hospital.

Later, the injured were shifted to a private hospital in Bengaluru for further treatment and Mebina died on the way, while the two are are battling for lives with serious injuries. A case has been filed at Bellur police station.

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March 23,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 23: As many as 600 people who arrived from foreign countries are under the surveillance of the district police in the Dakshina Kannada, as a measure to contain the spread of Covid-19, said Superintendent of Police B M Laxmi Prasad on Monday.

The police personnel are visiting their houses in Dakshina Kannada police jurisdiction. They have been asked to remain quarantined at home for 14 days."We have appealed to the local residents to tip the police if they violate the quarantine period,"he added.

Talking to newsmen here, he said that all the roads in border areas connecting Kerala had been closed, the police have strengthened security in border areas. Please log in to get detailed story.

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April 29,2020

New Delhi, Apr 29: Karnataka is likely to withdraw the case filed against a CRPF commando who was arrested by state police officials for alleged assault on them during COVID-19 lockdown duty in Belgaum, a charge contested by the paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force.

In a bid to diffuse the ongoing tussle between CRPF and Karnataka police, the official communication sent to CRPF headquarters on Tuesday, with the details of bail granted to CRPF jawan Sunil Sachin Sawant, stated that the issue was discussed with the DGP Karnataka and other senior state authorities with a request to withdraw the case.

According to official communication, Karnataka Director General of Police has assured top CRPF officers that the "case registered against CRPF CoBRA commando is likely to be withdrawn by the state authorities".

The communication also states that "they assured that the criminal case registered against constable of 207 CoBRA BN is likely to be withdrawn by the state authority."

A CRPF CoBRA commando was thrashed and dragged to police station barefoot by police on April 23 for allegedly violating lockdown norms and assaulting/deterring public servant from discharging his duty in Belgavi district of Karnataka. A case was also registered against him.

This is not the first time when the state is showing efforts to solve the matter amicably.

Karnataka culture and tourism minister CT Ravi had also tweeted on April 27 claiming that he had a word with two ministers including state deputy chief minister who 'confirmed that the issue will be resolved amicably'

"Unfortunate that this incident happened with a CRPF Commando and the police. I have spoken with Industries Minister @JagadishShettar and Transport Minister @LaxmanSavadi. Both have confirmed that the issue will be resolved amicably," CT Ravi had tweeted.

CRPF Additional Director General (ADG) Sanjay Arora had also written to DG showing his displeasure over the ill-treatment done by Karnataka police with CRPF jawan and had said that "Keeping in view the gravity of the incident and its impact on the relationship between the two police forces, I am desired by the Director-General CRPF to request you to kindly get the matter inquired and provide justice. We would be thankful if you could inform us of the outcome."

Arora, in his letter, had also said that Karnataka police should have informed the force before registering a case.

The CRPF CbBRA commando was on extended leave and cleaning his motorcycle in front of his house in Examba city when he was allegedly manhandled and ill-treated in front of his family members and paraded to the police station barefoot, where he was kept in chains and handcuff.

The commando was granted bail by a court on Tuesday in the matter.

Sunil Sachin Sawant has been involved in various anti-Naxals operations and is a part of the CRPF elite CoBRA force, which is famous for doing anti-Naxals operations and has eliminated hundreds of Naxals in the past few years.

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