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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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April 19,2020

Bengaluru, Apr 19: A recent government order prohibiting congregations, Ramadan prayers is discriminatory and needs to be withdrawn, JD(S) MLC B M Farookh has demanded.

In a letter to the chief secretary, Farookh pointed out that the order contained certain conditions such as restriction of the use of public address system and delivering Azan in low decibels, which had nothing to do with the prevention of Covid-19 disease.

“These days, Azan includes a call for the community to pray at home and does not offer namaz at mosque. The order also prohibits preparation and distribution of porridge, which has always been taken up in the interest of the poor. The High Court has noted that the relief distribution by NGOs or individuals should not be prevented and the state machinery has to coordinate the same by ensuring social distancing. The ban on distribution of porridge by mosques amounts to discrimination. The order needs to be withdrawn or revisited,” he wrote in his letter.

Further, observing that a religious fair was conducted in Kalaburagi recently, in violation of the government’s social distancing norms, Farookh sought the government to ensure that social distancing norms are enforced with regard to festivals of all communities without discrimination.

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February 14,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 14: Raja and Rani got married on Valentine's Day at Cubbon Park here.

The bride and the groom were decked up in bridal finery were heralded with traditional wedding music with nadaswaram and thavil (percussion) . The catch was that the married couple were horses.

Pro-Kannada activist and Kannada Vatal Party chairman Vatal Nagaraj performed the marriage ceremony of the two horses.

Nagaraj gave a dhoti and shirt to Raja (male horse) and a saree along with a taali (mangal sutra) to Rani (female horse).

Nagaraj has been conducting such ceremonies in the past too. Last year he had married off two sheep- Jacob and Carolyn in a similar ceremony.

The activist says he is all for love and urged anti-Valentine's Day supporters not to oppose lovers and their Valentine's Day celebration.

He also urged the Central government and the Karnataka state governments to give Rs 1 lakh and RS 50,000 respectively to the "lovers to support their love" by helping them get married.

Meanwhile, sweets were distributed to all the guests who had participated in the Valentine's Day marriage ceremony today.

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August 6,2020

Bengaluru/Mangaluru, Aug 6: Battered by torrential rains, several parts of Karnataka are facing a flood-like situation for the third consecutive year, putting lives and property at risk. 

Several districts of the state's coastal, Malnad and north interior regions are receiving heavy rains and the showers are expected to continue, while there are reports of landslides in hilly areas of Kodagu and Chikkamagaluru districts.

With flood-like situation in several parts of the state, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, who is currently undergoing treatment for COVID-19 infection at a private hospital here, has ordered immediate release of Rs 50 crore for emergency relief.

"In wake of heavy rains in several parts of the state, I have instructed the Chief Secretary to review the situation and issued instructions to DCs (Deputy Commissioners) to closely monitor the situation & take necessary measures. Also ordered immediate release of Rs 50 crores for emergency relief purposes," he tweeted last night.

A statement released by the CMO on Thursday said, Yediyurappa has directed the district in-charge Ministers to take precautionary measures in the wake of heavy rainfall across the state.

He instructed the ministers to remain in their constituencies and tour the damaged areas and also directed them to undertake relief distribution and other necessary measures.

"Rs 50 crore has already been released and if necessary more funds would be released. The ministers can take decisions regarding emergency works," he added.

Revenue Minister R Ashoka said he had spoken to Deputy Commissioners of all the districts and given them necessary instructions to respond immediately to the situation.

He has called for a meeting of the disaster management authority later today.

Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said he will be holding a meeting with the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) regarding relief and rescue measures to be taken.

Parts of districts in coastal and Malnad regions are currently under red alert and rains are likely to continue there.

Officials said, "... depending on the situation we will downgrade the alerts, it (rains) is likely to reduce during the next couple of days...wind speed is also high some parts, it may also reduce."

In Kodagu district along with widespread rains, landslides have also occurred.

There have been landslides at Brahmagiri, near Talacauvery, the origin of river Cauvery.

"At least four to five people- including the Talacauvery temple priest and family are currently missing... rescue teams have reached the spot," officials said, adding that sensing danger the priest had been asked to vacate the house earlier but he did not.

This is the third consecutive year that Kodagu is facing floods and landslides.

Several parts of north Karnataka, especially the border district of Belagavi are also facing flood situation as inflow has increased in Krishna river and its tributaries due to heavy rains in neighboring Maharashtra and also in the district.

With inflow increasing in Tungabhadra river, there is flood like situation in parts of Ballari district also.

There is a similar situation in Uttara Kannada district that is battered by rains and heavy winds.

The swollen Gangavali river has caused flood like situation in parts of the district.

Due to continuous rains in coastal and Malnad region several rivers including Netravati are swollen and gates of the dams have been opened.

There are also reports of heavy rains and wind causing destruction to crops in parts of Dharwad and Haveri among other districts.

The Karnataka government had recently said it has identified 1,989 villages and over 51 lakh people in 19 districts as flood prone.

As a temporary arrangement for those who will be affected by floods, as many as 1,747 relief centres have been identified- they are schools, anganwadi centres, community centres among others, Minister Ashoka had said recently.

In August 2019, Karnataka witnessed one of its worst natural calamities when heavy floods affected 103 taluks in 22 districts, killing more than 80 people and displacing nearly seven lakh people.

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