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The trees I planted have paid me dividends in a different way: Thimmakka

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July 25, 2016

Mangaluru, Jul 25: “I and my husband had planted trees on both sides of the four kilometers of road in my place. We did not waited for any one's help or assistant. In the days of utter poverty we were self-motivated and wanted to fill the void of not having children,” said, environmental activist of international fame SaluMarada Thimmakka, today at Besant Women's College, here.

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She was addressing the gathering of students after inaugurating Environment club. She planted and watered a sapling in a pot on the dais to inspire NSS students who function as' Green Army' in the college.

“The trees I planted have paid dividends to me in a different way. They, besides giving me satisfaction have provided the whole of the environment there with fresh air and shade. I can also say that the trees are the best things to leave back when we move on,” she said.

She, on the occasion sang a folk song to explain how nature provided for all its creatures without discrimination. Her son Umesh B.N. who spoke on the occasion said, modern citizens have all the gadgets but lack fresh air.

Technology cannot create clean environment it has to come from tress. We Indians who worshiped nature once have now forgotten is value. He added, Thimmakka is already 105 years old is not a permanent figure the generation next must take inspiration from her and join in protecting trees.

College principal Dr.Sathish Kumar Shetty P. said, Thimmkka's visit has brought in a new hope and has inspired the students to be active in protecting nature.

Shyam Sundar Kamath, Secretary, WNES, presented the college emblem, a traditional brass lamp to Thimmakka. Environmentalist Dinesh Hollaand Thimakka's family members were present among the audience. Girish Kumar, Convenor of Environment Club welcomed, Prof. Jayashree NSS Co-ordinator thanked. Students, Apoorva J.K invoked and Kavana compeered.

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TRUTH WILL
 - 
Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Masha ALLAH productive work...

Prophet Muhammad pbuh said :
There is none amongst the Muslims who Plants a tree or sow seeds, and then a bird or a person or an animal eats from it, But is regarded as a Charitable gift for him.

Even if you fear that the last day has arrived, plant the sapling you hold in your hand.

suleman beary
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Tuesday, 26 Jul 2016

Great Thimmakka....your bangles are very attractive.

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May 13,2020

Mangaluru, May 13: Kinz Foundation started distributing around 1500 food packets daily for migrant workers migrating in different parts of Dakshina Kannada district amidst coastal coronavirus lockdown.

"We are distributing daily 1,500 food packets both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The number will be increased to 5,000," said businessman Althaf Hussain who arranged food packets on May 13.

"These are trying times. The poor migrants who are being denied of their bread due to the lockdown deserve help and we are trying to bring them food which is most basic needs.” he added.

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January 8,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 8: Accusing the BJP of running a "fake news factory" at full potential, former chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said according to reports only Rs 669 crore of additional flood relief funds are being released by the Centre for the state as opposed to the ruling party's claim of Rs 1,869.85 crore.

Reacting to his attack, the State BJP unit, without clarifying on the actuals of the amount being released, said it believed in speaking the truth and not spreading lies.

Siddaramaiah, leader of the opposition in the state assembly, tweeted: "Reports from State govt officials tells that only Rs 669 crore of addl funds (sic) are released in 2nd instalment as opposed to the claim of Rs 1870 Cr by @BJP4Karnataka leaders. At a time when manufacturing industries are closing, BJP's fake news factory is running at full potential!!"

Calling BJP leaders "devotees of the God of lies," he said in another tweet that Prime Minister Narendra Modi released an additional Rs 669.85 crore moved by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's plea, taking the total amount to Rs 1,869.85 crore. He said it was funny that they were attempting to depict the total relief amount as 1200+1869.85 equalling to Rs 3,069.85 crore.

Siddaramiahs tweet was in response to Karnataka BJPs tweet last night claiming that the High-Level Committee (HLC) Chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the release of Rs 1869.85 crore as central assistance to the state towards flood relief. This was in addition to Rs 1200 crore already released by the Centre in October 2019, the BJP unit had said.

On Monday, the HLC had approved additional central assistance to seven states affected by floods last year, from National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF), including Karnataka.

While a PIB release states that Rs 1869.85 crore was approved for Karnataka, according to sources in the state government the figure was inclusive of Rs 1,200 crore released in October. Earlier in the day, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa while expressing confidence that more funds will be released in later stages, maintained that Rs 1869 crore has been released in addition to Rs 1,200 crore earlier, and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

"...funds will never be enough, they (central government) will release in stages, they have released such big amount- earlier Rs 1200 crore, now again Rs 1869 crore- I thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi for it," he told reporters here.

Revenue Minister R Ashoka said the state government will press for more funds in the days to come, and the state government will fulfil promises made to those hit by floods.

Karnataka faced two spells of unprecedented rains and floods last year, resulting in widespread damage to life and property, following which the state government had submitted a report to the centre claiming loss was to the tune of about Rs 38,000 crore.

Reacting to Siddaramaiah's attack of "fake news factory" against it, the state BJP tweeted "Ayyo @siddaramaiah Avare, We surrender to You as we are incapable of running Fake News Factory like You or @INCIndia.

We believe in speaking the Truth like Gandhiji, not spreading lies like Goebbels. Kannadigas still remember the "Lies Bhagya (a scheme)" you gave them as CM from 2013-18."

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July 31,2020

Bengaluru, July 31: Denying irregularities in covid-19 equipment purchase by the Karnataka government, the state unit of the BJP has issued legal notices to Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar demanding that they apologize or face a defamation suit. 

The notices seek a public apology for the allegations levelled against the government on irregularities in the procurement of Covid-19 equipment and supplies. 

Both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, the Karnataka Congress president, have been doggedly pursuing allegations of corruption against the BJP government and have demanded a judicial inquiry. 

BJP general secretary N Ravi Kumar said that while the Congress leaders claimed that Rs 4,157 crore was spent during Covid-19, they also allege that the government has not responded to any of the 20 letters written by them. "If the government has not provided any answer to the Opposition, where did they get the figures from," he said.

None of the allegations of corruption is specific and the statements made are factually incorrect. "These statements, without any basis, have been issued calculatedly to lower the image and damage the reputation of the government, the Bharatiya Janata Party, representatives of the party and the ministers in the government," the notice issued on behalf of Ravi Kumar read.

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