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Sharjah Expo: Shanti Prakashana’s 4th year of participation

Shodhan Prasad
November 12, 2019

Sharjah: Representing the Kannada language, Shanti Prakashana of Mangaluru has successfully participated for the 4th consecutive year in the Sharjah 38th International Book Fair at Sharjah Expo Centre which went on for 10 days’ and attracted thousands of literature lovers.

In the beginning Master Nooh read the selected verses from the Holy Quran and inaugurated the programme. Asif Malpe translated and narrated the same in Kannada later.

Riyaz Puttur welcomed the audience and the guests who then briefed on the occasion about Shanti Prakshana and their effort towards exploring Kannada literature and Prophetical teachings in simple language. 

Every year they release some new literature books and this year they have arranged a nice programme wherein various well-known guests arrived to do the honours of releasing the new books and inaugurating the programme.  All the Guests were introduced and welcomed with Flower Bouquet.

Power Yoga expert Dr. Bhageerathi Kannadathi who is also the Convenor of Kannada Kalika Kendra, Bangalore released the book of Ha. Ayisha’s Biography which was originally in Urdu by Maayil Khairabadi and translated in Kannada by Misbah Khanum.

She expressed her happiness that a Kannada book stall is being organised by Shanti Prakashana in Shrajah successfully for four consecutive years and wished them all success in their future endeavours.

In order to express Prophet Mohammed’s (Peace be upon him) Biography in Kannada various well-known writers have come forward to share their poems for Kannadigas and some of the simple and understandable literatures were captured in one book titled ‘Manava Kulada Shresta Maargadarshaka’ and this book was released by Social Worker & Film Producer Shodhan Prasad during the event.  Whilst speaking he said that ‘in midst of the hundreds of stall of various languages, Shanti Prakashana’s Kannada stall in Sharjah Book Fair stand tall and noticeable’.

Abu Dhabi Bearys Welfare Forum’s President Muhammed Ali Uchil released a book titled ‘Pravadi Mohammad Yellarigagi’ in Kannada on the occasion and expressed his happiness for Shanti Prakashana’s noble work.  He wished them good luck for the future and requested support from all Kannadigas.

Bearys’ Chamber of Commerce & Industries UAE chapter president S M Basheer released a book titled ‘Asheerana Kavanagalu’ written by Asheer Manjanadi and spoke on the event. He stressed that Kannadigas should come forward in promoting such noble works and support more such events.

In fond remembrance of writer Marhoum Ibrahim an award to non-resident writer poet was bestowed to Irshad Moodbidri in recognition of his service to Kannada Literature in this part of the world.  Muhammed Uchil felicitated him with Shawl and Shodhan Prasad handed over the Memento and honoured him.  Later Irshad Moodbidri spoke in return and narrated few short poems he had exclusively written for the event which was appreciated by all.

Businessman Rafiq Krishnapura, Sandhya Shodhan Prasad, Kanadiga Vishnumoorthy Mysore, Rafiq Ali Madikeri, Mamatha Bengaluru, Mohiuddin Sahab Belagavi, Irfan Kaud Batkala, Siddique Ullal, Akbar Vitla, Krishna Kumar Brahmavar, V.K. Rashid, AnsarHoode, Hassan Hoode, Imran Kudroli, Irfan Kudroli were among the guests who were present at the ceremony. Nisar Farangipete compered and proposed vote of thanks.

Shanti Prakashana is famous publisher operating from Mangaluru for more than 25 years years.  Abdul Salam Belma who represents Shanti Praskashana in Sharjah not only participated in the expo for four consecutive years but also managed to bring Kannadigas together on this occasion.

Under the campaign, “Shantigaagi Sahitya” (Literature for Peace) Shanti Prakashana has been organizing such events including Vision Expo, Book Exhibition, Publisher’s Meet, Panel Discussion, Cultural Shows etc. for many years from now. 

Shanti Prakashana has been delivering Islamic messages to the Kannadigas; initiating towards the welfare of the society culturally, socially, and spiritually. It has been translating books so that individuals understand each other’s religions. It is very essential to understand and respect other religions for our nation to live in peace.

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Sunday, 17 Nov 2019

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, the state's health department issued fresh guidelines for the disposal of bodies of COVID patients.

"Although an increased risk of COVID infection from a dead body to health workers or family members who follow standard precautions while handling the body is unlikely, the lack of scientific data requires the utmost care to avoid the inadvertent spread of COVID-19 during these times," the statement from the health department's press release read, emphasising on the dignity of the dead and the religious and cultural tradition.

The 23-page press release elaborated on guidelines regarding testing, handling of dead bodies and other specificities in relation to the management of COVID-19 bodies.

"Testing should not be insisted in every case of death, but only when they have a recorded history of influenza-like symptoms. The body should be handed over to the family members/ relatives in a dignified manner immediately after swab collection and hospitals should provide handouts with a list of dos and don'ts in English and Kannada laying down relevant information," the statement said.

It added, "At the mortuary, health care workers, mortuary staff and the family of the deceased body shall not come in direct contact with the dead body and must wear full personal protective equipment (PPE). If the family or relative are for any reason unable to cremate or bury the body, the local health authority shall arrange for the dignified last rites as per the religious traditions of the family."

Regarding autopsies (post mortem) on COVID-19 bodies, the state department said that they should be avoided, except in necessary circumstances.

The statement also gave detailed guidelines regarding the appropriate recording of COVID-19 deaths in line with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines.

Additionally, the health department made a statement about the admission procedure for COVID positive patients referred by other district administrations saying, "It is now mandatory for all the referrals from the BBMP admission and discharge of COVID positive patients to be done through the online COVID Hospital Bed Management System (CHBMS)."

The state's count of coronavirus cases was 1,51,449 in the past 24 hours.

So far, a total of 2,804 people have died due to COVID-19 in the state, while the average recovery rate in Karnataka is 49.3 per cent.

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July 24,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 24: Karnataka Government on Friday issued an order regarding the refixation of rates for RT-PCR testing and Rapid Antigen testing for private laboratories in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The state induced Task Force Committee has revised the rate of RT-PCR testing to cost Rs 2,000 per test and Rapid Antigen testing for private samples to cost Rs 700 per sample.

Ceiling rate for private samples in private laboratories including screening test and confirmatory test is Rs 3,000 per test, read the order

The cost is inclusive of the price of Personal protective equipment (PPE) kit, stated the government in the order.

Karnataka has reported 5,007 new COVID-19 positive cases and 110 deaths on Friday.

The total number of cases stands at 85,870 including 52,791 active cases and 1,724 deaths, added the state Government.

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July 19,2020

Davangere, Jul 19: A 9-year-old sniffer dog ran 12 km in the night to trace a murder accused and helped the police arrest him in Karnataka's Davangere rural area, an official said on Sunday.

"Doberman Pincher Tunga ran 12 km non-stop from the crime spot at Basavapattana in the city to a house at Kashipur in the rural where murder accused Chethan, 25, was hiding and helped us arrest him on July 17," Davangere Police Superintendent Hanumantha Rai said on phone.

Davangere is 260 km northwest of Bengaluru.

"Though Chethan allegedly shot dead his friend Chandra Nayak with a stolen service revolver on July 10 over sharing the booty (gold ornaments) of the theft they had committed recently with two others. We took female dog Tunga to the crime spot on July 16. She led the sleuths to the area where Chethan was hiding with two accomplices," Rai recalled.

While trained sniffer dogs normally run 4-5 km from a crime spot, Tunga could track the accused 12 km away.

When Tunga's handler (Head Constable Prakash) took her to the crime scene at 9.30 pm, she sniffed around and ran 12 km non-stop to Kashipur. She halted at a wine shop and went to a food joint later. Then she stopped at a house nearby at 12.30 am.

The prime accused (Chethan) was present in the house of his relative. He was arrested after he confessed to the theft and the murder.

The police are on the hunt to trace Chethan's two accomplices who fled from the house they were hiding in.

Karnataka Additional Director General of Police (law and order) Amar Kumar Pandey felicitated Tunga on July 17 at a function here for cracking the murder case with its exceptional sniffing traits.

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