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Media crusade against Bhatkal Muslims': Tazneem calls for bandh on Thursday

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October 9, 2012

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Bhatkal, October 9: Continuing its agitation against the media crusade against Bhatkal Muslims, a prominent socio-political organisation of the region has called for Bhatkal bandh on Thursday, October 11.

 

The dawn-to-dusk bandh call is part of the efforts of Majlis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem to exert pressure on the authorities to arrest the communal and anti-social journalists, who allegedly “spewed venom against Bhatkal Muslims and their religious institutions through a Kannada daily newspaper with the intention of tarnishing the image of the peaceful town and spoil the communal harmony in the region”.

 

Tanzeem vice president S M Parvez, who announced the bandh at a media conference here, said that the malicious story appeared in 'Kannada Prabha' on September 2, this year, was nothing but a media crusade against Muslims of Bhatkal.

 

He said that because of such media crusaders, who portray innocent Muslims as traitors and terrorists, entire community is looked upon with distrust.

 

He said that the Kannada daily has insulted the entire town by baseless allegations against a community.

 

The hateful report not only targeted Bhatkal Muslims but also targeted eight famous Masjids of the town, terming them as “prohibited areas, where police too did not venture”, Mr Parvez said and added that the Tanzeem did not understand why authorities did not take any action against those responsible for such a hateful and communal story.

 

“Though we submitted a memorandum to Additional Superintendent of Police, and Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal on September 10 requesting them to arrest the editor and reporter of the particular newspaper, no action was taken by the police department. With lot of hope once again, we approached the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police in Karwar on September 18, explained them the sensitivity of the situation and requested them once again to take action, but in vain”, he lamented.

 

Hence, Tanzeem has decided to observe bandh demanding legal action against those who tried to spoil the peace. All the schools and colleges in the town will remain closed on Thursday, along with shops and other establishments, he said, appealing to various local organisations including auto-rickshaw drivers to support their cause.

 

He further said that they would intensify their protest if the administration did not pay heed to their demand even after bandh.

 

Mr Parvez stressed that Hindus and Muslims have been living in peace and harmony in Bhatkal, without any communal feuds. “We will never allow the peace to be disrupted here,” he said.

 

Tanzeem general secretary Altaf Kharoori, former president Parvez Kashimji, Zubair Moulana, K M Ashfak, Inayatullah Shabandri and Sanaullah were also present in the press meet.

 

Meanwhile, local units of Congress and JD(S) also have extended their support to the Tanzeem sponsored Bhatkal bandh.

 


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July 7,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 7: The government of Kerala has barred movement of daily pass holders — professionals and workers — between Kasaragod district and Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district following a spurt in COVID-19 cases.

Kerala Revenue Minister E. Chandrasekaran announced the decision at a meeting on Monday in Kasaragod. Both district administrations had in June issued passes to daily travellers in their districts to travel in connection with their work.

Those from Dakshina Kannada intending to work in Kasaragod have to remain in Kasaragod for 28 days if they wish to continue and those from Kasaragod would have to remain in Dakshina Kannada for 28 days if they wish to continue their work, the Minister said.

Thousands from Kasaragod travel daily to Mangaluru and surrounding areas in connection with their work. Their travel past Talapady check post on NH 66 was facilitated by daily e-passes.

Similarly, many from Dakshina Kannada, particularly doctors and healthcare workers, travel daily to Kasaragod with daily e-passes issued by the Kasaragod administration.

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June 18,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 18: With Karnataka observing 'Mask Day' today, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that the state has organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha to Cubbon Park to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19.

"We are celebrating 'Mask Day' at all district headquarters today. We have organised a walk from Vidhana Soudha (to Cubbon Park) to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID-19," Yediyurappa told media persons here.

Earlier, the Chief Minister has said that film actors and sports personalities will take part in the event and it will be celebrated in all taluks as well.

"We will take strict action against those who are not maintaining social distancing. A fine of Rs 200 will be imposed on those for not wearing a mask in public places," he had said.

As many as 7,530 people have detected positive for COVID-19 in Karnataka, of which 94 people have succumbed to the infection till date, as per the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry.

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March 8,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 8: The economic slowdown in the country had a cascading effect on Karnataka, as its growth rate for outgoing fiscal 2019-20 is projected to be 6.8 per cent against 7.8 per cent in the last fiscal (2018-19), a senior official said on Saturday.

"The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated to be 1 per cent less at 6.8 per cent for this fiscal from 7.8 per cent in the last fiscal due to slowdown in manufacturing (industry) and services sectors," an official of the state finance department told media.

Though the agriculture sector has revived from 1.6 per dent in the drought-hit last fiscal (2018-19) to register 3.9 per cent this fiscal, growth rates of industries and services will be 4.8 per cent and 7.9 per cent for 2019-20 against 5.6 per cent and 9.8 per cent respectively in 2018-19.

"The GSDP is projected to grow at 6.3 per cent in the ensuing fiscal of 2020-21 due to continued slowdown in the national economy," the official hinted.

According to the state's economic survey for 2019-20, the farm sector grew more than double to 3.9 per cent from 1.6 per cent a year ago due to increase in the production of foodgrains, dairy products and fish catch.

Foodgrain production across the state rose to 136 lakh tonnes from 128 lakh tonnes a year ago, the survey revealed.

"In line with the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate decline, Karnataka's GSDP has declined from a high of 13.3 per cent in 2016-17 to a low of 6.8 per cent in 2019-20.

"The GSDP has declined from a double-digit growth of 10.8 per cent in 2017-18 to 7.8 per cent in 2018-19 and 6.8 per cent in 2019-20," the survey pointed out.

The survey has adopted the all-India growth rate for the services sector growth in the state, which reflects the impact of slowdown in the key sector.

At current prices, the southern state's GSDP is expected to be Rs 16,99,115 crore (budget estimates) with a 10 per cent growth rate in the next fiscal (2020-21).

"Real estate, professional services and ownership of dwellings contributed 35.31 per cent to the GSDP in 2019-20, followed by manufacturing with 15.32 per cent, trade and repair services 9.51 per cent and crops 7.44 per cent," said the survey findings.

Per capital income in the state at current prices is estimated to be Rs 2,31,246 in 2019-20, an increase of 8.8 per cent from Rs 2,12,477 in 2018-19.

"The per capita income in the state is 58.4 per cent more than that of all-India rate at Rs 1,35,050 in this fiscal," the survey added.

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