DYFI takes out Save Freedom Rally on the eve of I-Day

August 14, 2011

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Mangalore, August 14: “Where is freedom when government imposes 22 restrictions on a peaceful protest against corruption?” questioned K N Umesh, Former President, Democratic Youth Federation of India.

He was speaking at 'Save Freedom Rally' organised by the Ullal unit of DYFI in the eve of Independence Day to protest against corruption, neo-liberalism and imperialism at Unity Hall here on Sunday.

Hundreds of people took part in the rally from Ambedkar Maidan in Thokkottu to Unity Hall.

Mr Umesh heavy came down heavily on consecutive Union and State governments for the rampant corruption and scandals, which according to him are threatening the freedom of the people of this nation.

Recalling the Bofors scam that rocked India during the 1980's, he said that a scam worth Rs 64 crores resulted in the dissolution of the Central government led by Rajiv Gandhi, but today government involved in scams worth lakhs of crores are still ruling the people this country.

“It is as if central and state governments are competing for the magnitude of scams”, he humored while criticising the liberalist and imperialist policies of the government.

Referring to India government's 'attachments' to the United States of America, he said one of the major reasons for the lack of development in our country was because the 'capitalist nation' (USA) dictates on the internal and external affairs of the country. That is the reason we haven't entered into a contract regarding gas pipelines with Iran he said.

He was also critical of the religious fundamentalists in the country, who he opined are plotting to divide the nation on the basis of caste and creed.

“Only an awakened and revolutionary society can tackle the great crisis in front of us. That is what DYFI is striving to achieve”, he said.

Muneer Katipalla, District President, DYFI, B Ramachandra Babbukatte, lawyer and Notary, U Arunkumar, Secretary, Traders Association, Thokkottu were among those who were present.

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June 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 18: Two employees at a plant of Toyota Kirloskar Motor in Karnataka's Bidadi have tested positive for COVID-19, the automobile company said in a statement on Wednesday.

According to the auto major, the two employees had attended work on June 7 and 16 respectively.

"As a first step and through appropriate contact tracing, TKM has started identifying all those employees who may have had primary or secondary contact with the infected employees for necessary treatment and quarantine wherever necessary and is in contact with the local government authorities," the statement said.

Toyota Kirloskar Motors had restarted operations after weeks of nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus on May 26. It said that all necessary precautions were to maintain social distancing and all Central and state government directives were being followed.

"However, despite all such measures, two employees at TKM's Bidadi plant tested positive for COVID-19 on June 16th, 2020. Operations at TKM plant has already been temporarily suspended so that required disinfection can be carried out at the plant," the statement said.

"TKM has extended all necessary support to the infected employees for medical treatment as well as quarantine procedures. The company is in touch with the families of the infected employees so as to support them to handle this situation carefully without further complications," it added.

 

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January 24,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 24: On the last day of his four-day trip to Davos, Switzerland, to attend the World Economic Forum, chief minister BS Yediyurappa urged the global business community to invest in cities other than Bengaluru in the state.

On Thursday, while extending an invitation to entrepreneurs to participate in the Global Investors Meet in November in Bengaluru, Yediyurappa highlighted the “conducive investment climate” in the state vis-a-vis others by pointing to its 7% growth rate which is much higher than the national average of below 5%.

He also pointed to the state’s rich history and the fact that it is home to a number of desi MNCs such as Infosys, Biocon Wipro and Dynamatics. “At the same time, the state has one of the lowest unemployment rates compared to the national average,” Yediyurappa said.

In his address to heads of businesses, industries minister Jagadish Shettar also urged investors to consider Tier 2 and 3 cities for investment. “Land banks have been created in Tier 2 and 3 cities and regional connectivity has improved. Let us strive to place Karnataka on a highgrowth path,” Shettar said.

Lending a “helping hand”, Union minister Piyush Goyal, in his address, appealed to the community to invest in Karnataka, which “has a robust and congenial industrial atmosphere”, but also urged them to spread “tentacles” to all parts of the country.

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March 16,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 16: As a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Monday decided to cut down its premium, non-AC sleeper, Rajahamsa and express bus services from Mangaluru to Bengaluru and Kasaragod following poor patronage.

The cut down in services is as per the direction of KSRTC's Central office that wants bus services to be operated on priority.

KSRTC Mangaluru Divisional Controller S N Arun said that the corporation has decided to cut down 40 trips to Bengaluru. Concerning Kasaragod, it has reduced the number of trips from 40 to 35. "These include a reduction in services to Mysuru and Dharmasthala also," he added.

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