Prevention of Communal Violence Bill' aimed at exploiting Hindus

July 2, 2011

Mangalore, July 2: Labeling the draft of 'Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence Bill, 2011' which has been put in the public domain, as anti-Hindu, the activists of Hindu Janajagruthi Samithi said that a nationwide campaign would be launched protesting the enactment of this bill.

Ramananda Gowda, District Convener of the Samithi told media persons here on Saturday that the draft of bill which was prepared by the Sonia Gandhi led National Advisory Council, with 'so called social activists' like Teesta Settlewad, Asgar Ali Engineer aimed to exploit majority Hindus under the pretext of protecting minorities.

He said the draft bill proceeds on a presumption that communal violence is created only by members of the majority community and never by a member of the minority community. “Thus, offences committed by members of the majority community against members of the minority community are punishable. At the same time identical offences committed by minority groups against the majority are not deemed to be offences at all,” he said.

He also pointed out that this bill is not applicable at Jammu and Kashmir where Hindus are minorities.

The bill is structured on the premise that the majority community could never be the victim of communal violence and it believes they would only be the perpetrators, he said.

He said in order to create awareness among the Hindus about the Bill, the Samithi has planned to distribute pamphlets, wall posts and launch a signature campaign in the district.

Mr Gowda said hundreds of angry Hindus are expected to participate in the demonstration being organised by the Samithi to protest the Bill in front of DC Office here on July 5 at 11 am. Series of protests would follow in different parts of the district including Sullia, Puttur and Ujire, he added.

Anantha Kamath, Treasurer of Samithi, Lakshmeesha Gabladka, Ramesh Nayak and others were present at the press meet.

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Mangaluru: Suspect walks out of facility, returns later

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March 10,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 10: Tension prevailed in the city after an international flyer quarantined at the District Wenlock Hospital walked out of the facility.

The passenger, with a recent travel history to high-risk countries, refused to cooperate with health officials. The day-long drama ended when the district administration intervened and the flyer agreed to get himself re-admitted.

Deputy commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh said the passenger had fever and was sent to an isolation ward. “The passenger is cooperating with the treatment and samples have been collected for testing,” she said. The samples will be sent to a testing centre in Bengaluru.

Sources told that rude behaviour by staff at Mangalore International Airport may have angered the passenger and he walked out of the quarantine facility.

She said if passengers show reluctance to be screened, they should first be counselled and allowed to get themselves admitted to a hospital of their choice with quarantine facility. If they still refuse to cooperate, they will have to be hospitalised forcefully, she added.

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Mangaluru expat Mohammed Kana passes away in Saudi Arabia

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May 15,2020

Mangaluru, May 15: Mohammed Kana, son of late Ismail Kana and grandson of late Dr M S Bapanad Mulki passed away in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia due to heart attack on Thursday. He was 57.

Hailing from Mangaluru, Mohammed Kana was working in Saudi Arabia for past 30 years. He is survived by his wife, son and a daughter.

He was involved in various social and welfare activities in India and Saudi Arabia. His tragic demise has left huge vacuum in his family and community at large.

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Places of worship open for devotees in Karnataka

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June 8,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 8: More than two months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, people offered prayers at Bengaluru's Saint Mary's Church and Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple as the government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.

Fewer devotees here visited Saint Mary's Church in Shivaji Nagar and were seen maintaining social distancing inside the church premises.

Meanwhile, people queued outside Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi to offer prayers in the wee hours of Monday.

Floor markings have been made here to maintain social distancing.

Social distancing norms are also being followed in Hubli's Nagashetty Koppa where only a few devotees thronged the temple on Monday morning.

In Kalaburagi's Sharana Basaveshwara Temple the visiting hours for devotees have been fixed from 7 am to 10 am and three hours in the evening from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Thermal screening is being conducted here and a disinfectant tunnel has also been installed at the entry point.

Floor markings have also been made here to ensure social distancing while barricades have also been installed on the temple premises.

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