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Growing drug menace in M'lore needs to be checked'

June 28, 2012

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Mangalore, June 28: The spread of the menace of drugs and narcotics in the state is as serious a threat as terrorism said Yogish Bhat, Deputy Speaker, Karnataka Legislative Assembly.

He was addressing media persons at the Deputy Commissioner's office on Thursday where he along with several other officials from various departments including police, environment, health, narcotics, district administration besides others, held a meeting to tackle the growing drugs menace besides other issues.

Mr. Bhat said that after discussions, a report will have to be made and submitted so that the issue could be brought up in the Assembly in the coming session and apt steps could be taken by the government.

Discussions on a range of issues concerning drug menace in the region including the check of drugs supply from Goa, Kerala and other places, enhancing dog squad services for drug detection etc besides proposals from the Narcotics and Health Deaprtments will be held, Mr. Bhat said.

Appachhu Ranjan, Madikeri MLA, said that Mangalore being an educational hub attracts students not just from Kodagu but from other parts of the world too. On the other hand, Mangalore stands second in the state as far as drug menace is concerned. Suggestions to control the menace will be considered so that apt steps are taken. Installing cameras in educational institutions is one option. Subjecting students to alcohol tests can also be considered as it will help in creating fear and awareness among the student community that would prompt them to stay away from narcotics, he said.


Compensation package for Malekudiyas

Mr. Bhat on the occasion said that the issue of providing suitable rehabilitation and compensation to Malekudiyas of Belthangady Taluk will is also being discussed.

“Rehabilitation and compensation for not just Malekudiyas but about 1400 families in the Western Ghats as a whole, is being discussed. No family would be forced to accept the compensations although we admit that in the past such instances have taken place. A report in this regard will be submitted jointly by the Revenue, Forest and Police Deaprtments as to what should be the compensation parameters”, Mr. Bhat said.

Lakya Dam

Mr. Bhat said that the officials will pay a visit to the Lakya dam site later this evening to see if the silt being deposited there could be used as an alternative for sand which is required for various purposes in the state.

The issue of arrangement of drinking water facility to Mangalore City Corporation without any objections from the Forest Department will also be addressed, he said.

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July 31,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 31: The Karnataka government on Wednesday put on hold a controversial proposal to drop certain chapters, including on Islam, Christianity, Tipu Sultan and his father Hyder Ali, from social science textbooks to reduce the 2020-21 syllabi for students in classes 1-10.

Citing the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption caused to the academic calendar of the year, the government had earlier dropped the chapter on Tipu Sultan and Hyder Ali from the Class 7 social science textbook, saying chapters on Tipu Sultan have been retained in the Class 6 and 10 textbooks.

The move did not go down well with the opposition, which saw certain ulterior motives behind the decision.

Apparently under sharp criticism, the Department of Public Instruction issued a new notification on Wednesday "on the directions of the Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar".

There is a delay in opening the schools during the academic year 2020-21 due to COVID-19 pandemic, said the latest order.

In this context, the order said, chapters were dropped to fit in 120 days of the academic year for classes 1 to 10 and the same was published in the department's website.

"However, on the directions of the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education, the decision to drop certain chapters has been put on hold. A review will be done following which the deleted chapters will be uploaded in the website," the order read.

Earlier in the day, Mr Kumar had issued a statement, saying that the decision to truncate the syllabus has not been finalised yet. He also made it clear that his department would not remove chapters unnecessarily.

Former chief minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah had attacked the government on the issue.

"The government, which has failed to control the spread of coronavirus, is using it as an opportunity to push its clandestine agenda of saffronising the textbooks," Siddaramaiah tweeted.

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March 3,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 3: Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) on Tuesday issued guidelines to its employees, as per advisory issued by World Health Organisation (WHO), to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

"The BMTC has provided general information on the topic and SOPs for daily life and operations to our employees as per advisory issued by the WHO. The corporation has started a communication campaign about Coronavirus indicating its characteristics, known ways of infection and recommended preventive measures. This information was distributed to the staff, drivers and conductors through Whatsapp, pamphlet and email," informed BMTC.

"The information was also distributed through pamphlets at bus stations. An awareness campaign is being taken up by sharing relevant information through social media," it added.

The BMTC further said that the circular was issued to create awareness among the cleaning personnel who work in depots.

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January 22,2020

Udupi, Jan 22: Writer Richie John Pais will be conferred with the Best Konkani Book Award, instituted by Dr T M A Foundation in recognition of his contribution made to Konkani Language and Literature.

According to a statement, the Award carries Rs 10,000 in cash and a citation.

‘Fathor’, a collection of Konkani short stories authored by Richie John Pais was published in 2017 has been chosen for the Dr TMA Foundation Best Konkani Book Award 2018.

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