BWF comes forth to build 52 toilets for poor families

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August 24, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 24: Towards providing better sanitation among economically-backward families in Dakshina Kannada, Abu Dhabi-based Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF) has undertaken 'BWF – Shauchalaya' project under which new toilets would be constructed for 52 poor families.

The launching ceremony of the project was held at Sahodaya Hall, Balmatta here on Saturday, in which DK district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai handed over the allotted sum to the beneficiaries.

Speaking after launching the project, Mr Rai surprised everyone with a spontaneous traditional 'As-salaam-alaikum' and said that it was essential that everyone should work towards social change and welfare of the society. “Under the guidance of the Almighty, we should strive towards creating a better society, by offering economic, social and educational support to the downtrodden and the poor,” he said, lauding the efforts of the forum and its committee members.

Mangalore North MLA B A Moideen Bava said that for a better society, it was necessary to work together to uplift the social conditions of the backward families that have limited access to basic necessities. “It is our responsibility to ensure that such facilities provided by the state government are benefited by the needy families in the society,” he said.

In his introductory remarks, Abdulla Madumole said that BWF had constructed 33 toilets for poor families last year, and this year the organisation had identified 52 families in the district for whom toilets would be constructed at a cost of Rs 15,000 each as social service.

Former president of Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy M B Abdul Rahman and president of Al-wafa Trust Mohammed Badruddin also spoke on the occasion.

Former minister for higher education B A Moidin delivered the presidential address.

BWF vice-president Sheikh Bava welcomed the gathering and co-ordinator Mohammed Rafeeq Krishnapura proposed a vote of thanks. K S Aboobaker recited the qiraath on the occasion.

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Woman dies after 12 hospitals refuse admission in Bengaluru

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July 5,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 5: A 50-year-old woman with breathing difficulties died on Saturday after a shortage of beds forced 12 hospitals to refuse admission.

Her husband Babu said the family had approached 12 hospitals in three days, including Victoria Hospital and other private facilities, who all slammed their doors on them, citing a shortage of beds. The woman died on Saturday, a few minutes into her admission at KC General Hospital.

Second death

A 35-year-old man, Manjunath, also died on Saturday after enduring fever for three days and being refused admission at several hospitals due to a shortage of beds.

As his condition worsened, his wife admitted him to a private hospital on Saturday after hours of ordeal. But the man died less than 15 minutes after getting admitted. Hospital authorities took swab samples from the deceased and said the body would be handed over after the test results.

BBMP personnel also failed to shift the body of a Covid-19 patient in Kalasipalya almost a day after the death.

Despite civic workers disinfecting the place, the neighbours were in a state of panic after the body was kept at home.

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‘Lajja Gauri’ idol discovered on roadside at Barkur

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February 8,2020

Udupi, Feb 8: A rare sixth century granite idol of ‘Lajja Gauri’ has been discovered fixed on the road in Barkur village of Udupi district, according to information furnished by Dr. Shivakant Bajpai, Superintending Archaeologist of ASI Bangalore Circle. Lajja Gauri is depicted in nude form and is said to be a fertility symbol. The idol is rare, though very popular among certain cults.

Dr Shivakant Bajpai, who is on a tour of the coastal districts, said that he first came across the image when it went viral on social media. He subsequently traced it to a public road in Barkur, which is an ancient historical town of coastal Karnataka. It was the ancient capital of the Alupa kingdom and a seat of power for several centuries.

“This is a very important idol and hundreds of vehicles pass over it every day. We are rescuing it and I have issued an order to my local in-charge to keep it in safe custody. I have also sent a mail in this regard to the DC and SP of the district,” he said.

The idol is likely to be of 6th or 7th century, though further study is required to confirm a date, Dr. Bajpai said.

Lajja Gauri is a lotus-headed Hindu deity associated with abundance, fertility and sexuality, sometimes euphemistically described as Lajja ("modesty").

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11 liquor addicts in DK, Udupi committ suicide amid lockdown

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April 3,2020

Udupi/Mangaluru, Apr 3: As many as 11 liquor addicts in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts have committed suicide, due to non-availability of liquor.

It is said that the District administration, in association with Psychiatrists, have taken the initiative to provide counselling services, along with telemedicine, to the addicts.

Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesh said on Thursday that arrangements will be made to provide treatments and personal counselling for the liquor addicts.

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