Union govt criticized for not banning Endosulfan

June 15, 2011

Mangalore, June 15: Even though number of farmers have lost their life due to Endosulphan, the Congress led UPA government is unwilling to ban the complete use of it which clearly shows that the government is in favour of Multi National Companies and is not bothered about the health hazards caused due to use of such insecticides said Franklin Monteiro, Member, Rajya Alpasankhya Morcha.

He was addressing agitators who had gathered near DC's office to protest against the UPA government for its anti farmer policies here on Wednesday.

The protest was organized by Bharatiya Janata Party Raita Morcha, Mangalore.

Monteiro questioned the government as to why it was delaying the banning of Endosulphan whereas all the European countries have done so already.

Alleging that Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar makes a profit of Rs. 4,500 crore from what the MNCs earn, Monteiro said the minister is deliberatey delaying the ban on Endosulphan.

He also asked the ministers to come out from their air conditioned offices and visit those farmers affected by Endosulphan.

Sridhar Gowda, Anti Endosulphan activist, Belthangady, said carrying out further study to ban Endosulphan will be a foolish step, which Pawar has been citing as the reason for the delay in the ban.

Nitin Kumar, Member, Fisheries Development Nigam, Sankappa, President of Bharatiya Janata Party Raita Morcha, Mangalore, Prathap Simhanayak were present at the protest.

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May 8,2020

Bengaluru, May 8: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced a special package for those involved in leather works, especially those who work on the roadside, informed the state's Deputy Chief Minister Govind M Karjol on Friday. 

The special package has been announced for cobblers and leather workers, who work on the roadside. 

The government has provided relief to 11,722 families at a rate of Rs 5,000 per family. These beneficiaries will be directly credited to their bank account through Dr. Babu Jagjivan Ram Leather Industries Development Corporation.

This special package will help livelihoods for skilled workers, said the Deputy Chief Minister. He congratulated the Chief Minister on the declaration of this special package on behalf of the Department of Social Welfare.

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May 12,2020

Mangaluru, May 12: The Karnataka government has ordered that Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts be considered as one unit for the movement of people to undertake permitted activities between 0700 hrs to and 1900 hrs.

Principal Secretary and Member Secretary, Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority, T K Anil Kumar, in an order, said that there was no need for different passes for commuting by people between these two districts.

However, people should carry their identity cards issued by their respective enterprises/ companies to show that they are carrying out permitted activities only, he said.

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Media Release
May 2,2020

Mangalore, May 2: More than 500 families received ration kits in a distribution drive conducted by St Agnes College in outskirts of Mangaluru on Wednesday.

Since the lockdown was announced, the management, staff and alumni of St Agnes College are playing an active role in ensuring no one is deprived of food and essentials during these challenging pandemic times.

The College as part of its Agnes towards Community (ATC) programme had adopted villages such as Munnur, Harekala, Amlamogaru, Someshwara and Pavur. Various development drives are conducted in these villages by the staff and students. However, due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the activities undertaken in these villages were kept on hold.

The College recently received information from its network that several families in these villages are struggling for food and essentials.

The College management in association with its alumni and well-wishers took-up the initiative to distribute ration kits consisting of rice, dal, spices, tea powder, hygiene products and other essentials to 500 needy families belonging to these villages.

The drive was held in presence of Zilla Panchayat member Dhanalakshmi Gatty and other Gram Panchayat members.

"We were able to provide food to 600 and more families in different villages and to the stranded migrant workers in the city during this time of crisis because of the generous contributions of our staff, alumni and well wishes" says Sr Dr. M. Jeswina A.C.

The College management expresses its gratitude to all donors, especially the staff, alumni and those associated with the college.

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