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Shanthi Prakashana releases new Kannada books at Sharjah book fair

Abdul Salam Belma
November 5, 2017

Sharjah, Nov 5: Hundreds of non-resident Kannadigas from across United Arab Emirates have been visiting the outlet of Shanthi Prakashana, a Karnataka based publishing, in Sharjah international book fair which got underway on November 1. The fair will conclude on November 11.

“Shanthi Prakashana is the one and only kannada publisher out of 1650 publishers from around the world participating in this book fair and it’s a really proud moment for every NRI Kannadigas living in and outside UAE,” said Thumbay Moideen, the founder, president and Managing director of Gulf Medical college, Ajman during the inauguration of boot stall.

“Shanthi Prakashana is a value based publishing house. It should grow higher,” said Sarvotthama Shetty, President of Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangha.

In the meantime Mr sarvotham Shetty also released the new title of the book ‘Sneha samvada’. The occasion was also a platform for many book releases. Viceppresident of Bearys cultural forum (BCF), Dubai, Mr M.E Muloor released the title ‘Makkala Tarabeti Hege’. President of Bearys Welfare Forum-Abudhabi Mohammed Ali Uchil released ‘Enne battida Lateenu’ a book by AK Kukkila, the editor of Sanmarga Kannada weekly. Another title ‘Qur’anina Baduku’ was released by the president of Kannada Sangha, Sharjah Mr Sundar Raj Bekal.

“There is no fable in Shanthi’s publications. Mutual understanding between religion will eradicate misunderstanding and promotes space for human values and this is the ultimate goal of Shanthi Prakashana,” said Abdul Salam Uppinangady.

Prominent NRKs such as Arif Shareef, Abdul Qadeer, BCF Dubai vice president Mr Abdul Lateef Mulki, Noel D Almeda from Konkani Saahitya Parishat, Kannada writer Irshad Moodbidri, Noor Ashfak Karkala, Multi biz trading Ismail balehonnuur, Abdul Rasheed V.K, Riyaz C.A Puttur were present as guests of honour.

Convener of Shanthi book stall Abdul Salam Deralakatte recited the verses from holy Quran along with Kannada and English translation and Mr Abdul Khadar Kukkaje compered the programme.

Every year Sharjah government organizes this International Book Fair event in November. Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Dr. Shaik Sulthan Bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi is a motivational force behind this Exhibition. For the 36th year this book fair was inaugurated and book lovers and literature from all over the world are heading to Sharjah. It was in 1982 this book fair first took place and today it’s ranking 3rd place in the world.

Shanthi Prakashana publishes books on different features Including religious, social, political, economical and cultural themes. Till date it has more than 280 titles. Three mobile literature vans are roaming the streets over Karnataka to spread out the human values and establish atmosphere of unity and brotherhood.

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irshad bairikatte
 - 
Tuesday, 7 Nov 2017

Very good effort by shanthi prakashana publisher. For the succesful sencond year they are placing stall in great sharjah  international book fair.Its really proud moment to all kannadigas.Let this spirit bring other publishers too, to come forward.Hatsoff to shanthi prakashana again for keeping spirit.

Saleem
 - 
Tuesday, 7 Nov 2017

Mr  Siddik, Congratulation.

Salam Bava,Dubai
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

We are given to understand that Shanti Prakashana is the only Kannada language stall being present in this world famous exhibition. Indeed a great effort by organizers may this effort bring effective changes in the life of many. Keep the spirit and keep going ,all the best.

ABDUL RASHEED V.K
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

It is an excellent opportunities to the kanndigas  in the UAE . Its only one stall for kannada books  in the world  second  biggest international book fairs . we are really  proud moments  to see kannada books here in the bookfair and releasing the new kannada books with honorable personalities of the UAE.

Big collection of books to read and understand different  faiths , culture of the people.

This year they exhibited  not only shantiprakahana  books but other publisher kannada books available in the stall .

The kannadigas all over the UAE are coming to visit stall and buying the books . More Kannada publisher should come forward to participate  and sell the book in the future.

 

Thanks for the costal digest  news team to publishing the above news . It will help people to attract more people to the Sharjah Expo center .

Reader
 - 
Sunday, 5 Nov 2017

wonderful event of shanthi prakashana at sharjah International book fair. the participation of shanthi kannada book stall in the International book fair is timely needed to maintain peace and harmony in the soceity.All the best and thank you for the coverage.

 

 

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News Network
July 28,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka crossed the grim milestone of one lakh Covid-19 cases while Tamil Nadu logged nearly 7,000 fresh infections for the third straight day on Monday as the sharp spike in recent weeks continued unabated in the southern states.

Kerala's tally inched toward the 20,000-mark and Telangana saw the total infection count beach the 55,000-mark while the cumulative cases rose to 2,872 in the tiny union territory of Puducherry as the six together added 20,629 fresh cases and their aggregate shot to 5.02 lakh.

A total of 291 deaths were reported on Monday from these states with Tamil Nadu accounting for the maximum of 77 closely followed by Karnataka with 74 fatalities, according to bulletins issued by respective states.

The cases have been rising in the region since last month when the lockdown norms were eased and thousands of people returned even as testing had been given a push.

The worst-hit was Andhra Pradesh where the Covid-19 count doubled in just eight days as the day's 6,051 cases pushed the tally to 1,02,349. It had crossed the 50,000-mark on July 20.

East Godavari district registered a high of 1,210 cases. After 16,86,446 tests were completed on Monday, the Covid-19 positivity rate in the state shot past the 6 per cent mark, a record high.

From 15,252 confirmed cases on July 1, the number swelled to the current level as every district in the state has been witnessing a severe surge in the pandemic.

The toll rose to 1,090 with 49 fresh deaths. The state now has 51,701 active cases after a total of 49,558 patients had recovered, a bulletin said.

Covid-19 cases in Karnataka spiralled to 1,01,465 as the state reported the biggest single-day spike of 5,324 new infections and 75 fatalities, taking the death toll to 1,953, the health department said.

The day also saw 1,847 patients getting discharged, taking the cumulative recoveries to 37,685.

Tamil Nadu reported highest single-day spike of 6,993 cases, taking the tally to 2,20,716 while 77 deaths propelled the toll to 3,571.

The state has added 45,038 cases since last Monday while the active cases stood at 54,896 and recoveries touched 1,62,249, including 5,723 people discharged today.

Chennai accounted for 95,857 cases of the state's tally.

In Kerala, at least 43 health workers were among the 702 people who tested positive while 745 others recovered, as the state's total infection tally touched 19,727.

The death toll climbed to 63 with two more fatalities from Kozhikode and Kottayam districts, while 9,611 people were presently under treatment, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

A total of 10,054 patients have recovered so far and over 1.55 lakh people were under observation, he told reporters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Telangana's total infection count rose to 55,532 with the addition of 1,473 cases, including 506 from Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) areas, a government bulletin said on Monday, providing data as of 8 pm on Sunday.

With eight more deaths, the Covid-19 toll in the state rose to 471. The death rate was 0.85 per cent as against 2.3 per cent in the country, it said.

As many as 42,106 people have recovered from the infection so far, while 12,955 were under treatment.

Puducherry logged 86 new cases, pushing the overall tally to 2,872 and the toll increased to 43 with three more deaths. It has 1,109 active cases, an official statement said.

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April 16,2020

Dammam: President of Indian Social Forum, Eastern Province Mr.Wasim Rabbani urged immediate intervention of Indian government to help Non Residential Indians who are in trouble due to corona pandemic in Saudi Arabia.

He said in a press rease that expatriate Indians are in concern  as number of corona infected people and  deaths are increasing in danger level.

Hea said, "the Saudi health minister's statement a few days ago indicates that the situation in Saudi needs to be taken more seriously with precautionary methods. There are concerns among expatriates because the number of people infected with the coronavirus and the number of deaths reported in various provinces are increasing at an alarming rate."

"Saudi Government and Health Ministry are taking excellent precautionary measures, however, in the coming days expect to see the number of cases to increase in Saudi Arabia. The Indian government needs to take diplomatic and immediate intervention to ensure the treatment of Indian expatriates considering the number of effected people increasing", He said.

He also urged that the Embassy and the Government of India should ensure qaurantiane faculty for Indian expatriates and arrange special low cost flights to bring back expatriates who would like to return home country.

" Government of India and Indian embassy need to intervene immediately to ensure that the quarantine system is in place for Indian expatriates as the facilities in the rooms where the residents are staying together are very limited. There should also be a mechanism to organize low-cost flight services for expatriates who are ready to go home. The government system should also be able to accommodate the expatriates in special quarantine areas in hometown as soon they arrive in India", he urged.

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News Network
March 31,2020

Mar 30: the UAE Cabinet approved a series of new initiatives, foremost among which was the automatic extension of residence permits expiring from March 1.

The residence visas would be extended for a renewable period of three months without any fees to ease the economic impact of the Covid-19 crisis on residents, official news agency WAM reported.

The Cabinet has also waived the administrative fines associated with infractions on the services provided by the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship, starting April 1 and lasting for a renewable period of three months.

The initiatives also entail granting a temporary license to use digital solutions for remotely notarising and completing judicial transactions.

Government services expiring from March 1 will also be extended from April 1 for a renewable period of three months. The decision applies to all federal government services, including documents, permits, licenses and commercial registers.

The UAE has introduced a slew of initiatives to control the spread of the Covid-19 virus, including the online renewal of driving licences and vehicle’s registration cards.

The country’s telecom regulator, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), also issued a directive that no mobile service with expired ID documents will be disconnected or suspended in the UAE.

The UAE has reported a total of 611 Covid-19 infections and five related deaths in the country.

A national sterilisation programme is underway that will continue until Saturday April 4, concluding on the morning of Sunday, April 5.

Carried out daily from 8pm until 6am the following morning, the programme will include the disinfection of private and public facilities.

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