Dakshina Kannada to be declared as child labour-free district'

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June 12, 2016

Mangaluru: June 12: District In-charge Minister B?Ramanath Rai said the district will be declared as child labour-free district by September. 

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He was speaking after inaugurating World Day Against Child Labour programme organised by the District Legal Services Authority, Labour Department, district administration, Zilla Panchayat and various other government departments at Town Hall in Mangaluru on Sunday.

The minister said the district administration, in association with non-government organisations, has implemented several effective measures to eradicate child labour in the district. Dakshina Kannada, along with Kolar, has been awarded for better implementation of measures in the control of child labour.

The award has been presented at a programme held to mark World Day Against Child Labour at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Sunday, he added.

He said the foremost duty of parents to provide good education to their children. The parents should not engage their children in labour. The money earned by parents and business persons through child labour is equal to poison, he added.

MLC Ivan D'Souza requested the government to construct Karmika Bhavana in the district and provide counselling, rehabilitation and other facilities to child labourers. 

Senior Civil Judge and District Legal Services Authority Member Secretary Mallanagowda Patil said officials alone cannot control child labour. The cooperation of the general public is must to put an end to child labour, he said.

Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim said the district had achieved zero child labour last year itself. But, it was not declared as child labour-free district as surveys had to be carried out in gram panchayat and urban local bodies, he said and added that the district will be declared as child labour free in three months.

Assistant Commissioner of Labour department G D Nagesh delivered the keynote address. 

Karnataka State Children Rights Commission Chairperson Krupa Amar Alva administered the oath of World Day Against Child Labour to the gathering.

School bags were distributed to 20 children of Prajna Counselling Centre on the occasion. Inmates of Prajna Counselling Centre, Netra and Swathi expressed their opinion.

Before the formal programme, a rally was taken out from Hampankatta Circle to Town Hall. Zilla Panchayat CEO P I Srividya flagged-off the rally. A workshop on child labour prevention and control was conducted for Labour Department inspectors after the programme. A discussion was also held.

Zilla Panchayat President Meenakshi Shanthigodu, MLC Ivan D'Souza, Additional SP Vedamurthy, DCP Shantaraju, Children Welfare Committee President Nikesh Shetty, Prajna Counselling Centre Director Prof Hilda Rayappan, DDPI Walter D'Mello, Women and Child Welfare Department Deputy Director Sundar Poojary and Child Line Director Renni D'Souza were present.

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Dakshina Kannada to be declared as child labour-free district'

Mangaluru: June 12: District In-charge Minister B?Ramanath Rai said the district will be declared as child labour-free district by September.

 

He was speaking after inaugurating World Day Against Child Labour programme organised by the District Legal Services Authority, Labour Department, district administration, Zilla Panchayat and various other government departments at Town Hall in Mangaluru on Sunday.

 

The minister said the district administration, in association with non-government organisations, has implemented several effective measures to eradicate child labour in the district. Dakshina Kannada, along with Kolar, has been awarded for better implementation of measures in the control of child labour.

 

The award has been presented at a programme held to mark World Day Against Child Labour at the Banquet Hall of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Sunday, he added.

 

He said the foremost duty of parents to provide good education to their children. The parents should not engage their children in labour. The money earned by parents and business persons through child labour is equal to poison, he added.

 

MLC Ivan D'Souza requested the government to construct Karmika Bhavana in the district and provide counselling, rehabilitation and other facilities to child labourers.

 

Senior Civil Judge and District Legal Services Authority Member Secretary Mallanagowda Patil said officials alone cannot control child labour. The cooperation of the general public is must to put an end to child labour, he said.

 

Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim said the district had achieved zero child labour last year itself. But, it was not declared as child labour-free district as surveys had to be carried out in gram panchayat and urban local bodies, he said and added that the district will be declared as child labour free in three months.

 

Assistant Commissioner of Labour department G D Nagesh delivered the keynote address.

 

Karnataka State Children Rights Commission Chairperson Krupa Amar Alva administered the oath of World Day Against Child Labour to the gathering.

 

School bags were distributed to 20 children of Prajna Counselling Centre on the occasion. Inmates of Prajna Counselling Centre, Netra and Swathi expressed their opinion.

 

Before the formal programme, a rally was taken out from Hampankatta Circle to Town Hall. Zilla Panchayat CEO P I Srividya flagged-off the rally. A workshop on child labour prevention and control was conducted for Labour Department inspectors after the programme. A discussion was also held.

 

Zilla Panchayat President Meenakshi Shanthigodu, MLC Ivan D'Souza, Additional SP Vedamurthy, DCP Shantaraju, Children Welfare Committee President Nikesh Shetty, Prajna Counselling Centre Director Prof Hilda Rayappan, DDPI Walter D'Mello, Women and Child Welfare Department Deputy Director Sundar Poojary and Child Line Director Renni D'Souza were present.

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Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte. 

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur. 

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Udupi: In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 38-year-old woman from Karkala in Udupi district, has reportedly lost Rs 24 lakh to a digital arrest scam. The victim, Preema Sheril D'Souza, fell prey to a fraudulent scheme orchestrated through fake calls and threats.

According to the complaint filed, the incident unfolded on Tuesday when Preema received a call at 12:30 pm from an individual claiming to represent the Delhi Telecom Department. The caller alleged that another SIM card had been purchased using her Aadhaar number and was being used for illegal activities in Uttar Pradesh, leading to multiple cases being registered against her.

To add credibility to the scam, the caller arranged a video call where a person dressed as a police officer introduced himself as a CBI official. This individual instructed her to cooperate with the "investigation" and warned her not to disclose the matter to anyone. The scammer also issued threats, claiming that harm would come to her husband and child if she failed to comply.

Under duress, Preema was coerced into sharing her bank account details and transferring a staggering Rs 24 lakh to accounts specified by the fraudsters. She transferred Rs 14 lakh to an account in Federal Bank and Rs 10 lakh to an account in Yes Bank via RTGS from her Fixed Deposit account. The threats of an arrest warrant further pressured her into complying with the scammers' demands.

Upon realizing the fraud, she reported the incident to the authorities. A case has since been registered at the Karkala Rural Police Station, and investigations are underway.

This incident serves as a critical reminder to stay vigilant against such scams. Individuals are advised to verify the identity of callers and refrain from sharing sensitive information or transferring money without proper authentication. If you encounter similar fraudulent activities, report them immediately to the police or cybercrime cell.

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Barakah International School and College is organizing a unique parenting workshop aimed at equipping parents with essential skills in various aspects of parenting. The event will take place at Barakah Auditorium, Ayar, on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM.

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The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session, providing participants the opportunity to gain deeper insights from the experts.

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