We are torn between 'slum India' and 'scam India': Sri Sri at Mangala Sandhya

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February 16, 2011

Mangalore, February 16: People should join hands cutting across religious and caste-based divide to eradicate corruption from the country, said renowned spiritual guru and founder of the Art of Living Sri Sri Ravi Shankar.

He was addressing thousands of his fans and followers gathered at the 'Mangala Sandhya' held at Mangala Stadium on Wednesday evening.

After convincing his followers about the importance of meditation, devotion and spirituality in human life, Mr Ravi Shankar, repeatedly reiterated the need of popular struggle against all types of corruptions and filthiness.

“We are torn between 'slum India' and 'scam India'”, he said adding that “a 'spiritual India' should overcome slum and scam India”.

Although a top producer of rice, wheat and milk, India had many who are starving and farmers of this country were struggling, he said. “Corruption is the main reason for this situation,” he added.

Swachcha Mangalore

Mr Ravi Shankar also launched Swachcha Mangalore programme and called upon his large number of followers in this coastal city to dedicate at least a couple of hours in the next two Sundays to clean the city.

“The city of Mangalore will shine like anything if all the participants of this huge gathering came forward to give at least a couple of hours to for cleaning drive in the next two Sundays,” he said.

Power of mediation

In his 45 minute talk in Kannada, Mr Ravi Shankar touched upon various issues related to spirituality, which according to him, went beyond his routine talks.

He said through meditation, one can gain the power of achieving what he wanted. “You have to reach the state of a child to see god to keep your mind pure and unpolluted,” he said.

Life is beautiful

He called upon the people to enjoy the life saying that “life is very beautiful thing and one should not waste it by neglecting its beauty.

He also urged the gathering to love all human beings leaving behind differences of religion and caste and live together.

Yakshagana and Purulia Chhao

The programme commenced with a set of devotional songs, which was followed by a short presentation of Yakshagana and Purulia Chhao folk art forms by students of Alva's College, Moodbidri. Mr Ravi Shankar whole heartedly appreciated both the presentation.

After the speech, the spiritual guru took the audience to a 20 minute long meditation exercise.

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Will give Rs 10 lakh for eliminating "pro-Pakistan" sloganeers: Sri Ram Sena leader

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February 23,2020

Bellari, Feb 23: Fringe outfit Sri Ram Sena leader Sanjeev Maradi said on Friday said that organization will reward Rs 10 lakh to the person who will 'eliminate' those who have raised "pro-Pakistan" slogans including Amulya who recently raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogan at an anti-CAA protest in Bengaluru.

"We request both state and central government not to release them (Pro-Pakistan sloganeers) on bail. If they will be released Sri Ram Sena will eliminate them or will give a reward of Rupees 10 lakh to those who kill them," said Sanjeev Maradi.

"We condemn such slogans. This is like a virus. First, it happened in Jammu and Kashmir, then in JNU, then Mysore and then a student named Amulya raised pro Pakistan slogan in Bengaluru," he added.

A girl named Amulya raised 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogan on Thursday at an anti-CAA protest where AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was also invited.

Thereafter, a case was registered under Section 124A (Offence of sedition) of the Indian Penal Code against the student.

Meanwhile, Imran Pasha, the organizer of the anti-CAA protest said that Amulya was not invited to the event.

"We were the organizers of the event. At around 6:45 pm on Thursday, when I and Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi were entering the stage area, we did not notice Amulya was present there. I did not invite her," Pasha told media.

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So theese guys have come out in public with supari and police department is on mute mode .

Spirit of quarter bottle and plate of Beef Sukha. Subject to HQ feeding these are awake else always with DUFF and Blind eye and now nil knowledge about our Nation. What are the nation organization institution are day by day loosing .

O God Give some education knowledge these sena soldiers to behave like human.

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U T Khader alleges scam in purchase of corona equipments by Karnataka govt

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July 7,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 7: Former Health minister and Congress MLA UT Khader has alleged that the state government has purchased coronavirus equipment for more than twice the actual price.

"Rs 500 sanitizers have been purchased for Rs 900 and Rs 9,000 has been paid to Rs 1200 for the thermal metre by the government. Instead of asking to allow him to work, Mr B Sriramulu, being health minister he must work for the people," he said.

He said that three months have passed since the pandemic started but the state government is still struggling to send ambulances to needy patients.

"Instead of ambulance it is sending final rights vehicle to needy people," Khader said.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, there are 23,474 coronavirus cases in Karnataka including 13,255 and 372 deaths.

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Dakshina Kannada DC rubbishes ‘July 8 to 25’ lockdown rumours

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July 6,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 6: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh has rubbished the social media rumours about lockdown in the district from July 8 to 25.

The Viral Rumour

A false message which is going viral on social media including WhatsApp claims that several organisations in Dakshina Kannada in a meeting have unanimously decided observe lockdown from July 8 to July 25. During this period essential services will be available only till 1 p.m.

DC’s clarification

“Don’t believe in such false rumours. Currently the lockdown is from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Every Sunday there will be total lockdown till August 2. People should continue to maintain social distance and follow all the guidelines to prevent the spread of covid-19,” said the deputy commissioner.

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