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Domestic Workers stage demonstration

February 20, 2011

Mangalore, February 20: The members of Domestic Workers Integral Development Forum (DWIDF) Mangalore took out a rally in support of their demands on Saturday at St. Joseph's High School Campus Kankanady here.


Rita Norohnha, retired Professor of School of Social Work Rohni Nilaya inaugurated the rally which was culminated at youth Training centre Olivet House, Jeppu.


Addressing the domestic workers, Co-ordinator of Karnataka Domestic Workers' Union Bangalore Sr. Celia, said the domestic workers need to be organised to raise voice against atrocities committed on them.


She said, “Often young domestic helpers are abused, verbally and physically and also sexually exploited,”


She said, seven Non Government Organisations including CODP, Sahodaya, Roshni Nilaya, St. Aloysius, Break Through, DKPO and PUCL have been working for the welfare of domestic helpers with the DWIDF.


A memorandum containing the demands of domestic workers has been handed over to Labour Commissioner Venkatesh Shindihatti by Dr.Sandeep, Associate Professor, St. Aloysius College. The demands include proper wages and regular increments, good condition of workplace, specific work hours, and providing identity cards from governmental etc.


Venkatesh Shindihatti, Regional Laborer Commissioner Fr. Onil. Secretary CODP, DG Nagesh, Assistant Labour commissioner spoke on the occasion.


Eliz Mary, Oswald Monteiro and others were among those present.


Vasanthi welcomed the gathering while Sunitha proposed vote of thanks. Suma and Sr Prema compered the programme.

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February 3,2020

New Delhi, Feb 3: Congress leader BK Hariprasad on Monday condemned BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde's remark on Mahatma Gandhi and termed him as "son" of Nathuram Godse, the assassin of the freedom fighter.

"Only sons of Nathuram Godse can make such comments on Mahatma Gandhi," Hariprasad said.

Hedge had attacked Mahatma Gandhi by calling the freedom struggle led by him a "drama" and also questioned as to how "such people" come to be called 'Mahatma' in India.

"None of these so-called leaders were beaten up by the cops even once. Their independence movement was one big drama. It was staged by these leaders with the approval of the British. It was not a genuine fight. It was an adjustment freedom struggle," he had said.

The Trinamool Congress also lent its support to Congress as its leader Saugata Roy said people like Anant Hegde cause shame to the nation. "We are a supporter of Gandhi and they (BJP) are Nathuram Godse supporters. People of this country should see how BJP MPs are as they insult father of the nation," he added.

BJP leaders too found it difficult to defend Hegde on the controversial remarks.

Senior leader Jagdambika pal was cautious in his defence and said, "The whole world knows about Gandhi and it may be his personal opinion."

Whereas senior BJP leaders avoid commenting on Hegde, Union Minister Ashwani Choubey said that Hegde should not have made the comment and added that Gandhi is a well-respected figure in the nation.

Another BJP MP from Haryana Sanjay Bhatia also tried to shy away from making a direct comment and instead said," Congress did not implement what Gandhi preached. It is Prime Minister Narendra Modi who implemented Gandhi's teachings in letter and spirit."

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January 8,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 8: In an operation, forest officials of Puttur has arrested two persons as many elephant tusks at Puduvettu in Belathangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

Forest officials said on Wednesday the accused nabbed last night were identified as PK Dinesh from Madikeri and V Kumar from Hassan district.

Both were caught while trying to sell tusks the value of which was estimated to be lakhs.

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July 27,2020

Udupi, Jul 27: Karnataka chief minister B S Yediyurappa has appointed BJP leader Lalaji R Mendon as the new chairman of the State Backward Classes Commission.

Mendon is a three-time MLA from the Kapu Assembly constituency. During his second term as MLA, he was the Director in Konkan Railway’s Board.

Mr Yediyurappa has appointed 24 MLAs to different corporations in the state. Mendon is only one from coastal Karnataka.

Mendon is the only MLA representing BJP from fishermen's community. He was the president of Kaup unit of BJP Yuvamorcha. He also served as the state BJP secretary.

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