Karnataka youth found dead in Saudi Arabia; family waits for mortal remains

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March 27, 2017

Mysuru, Apr 27: An Indian expatriate worker from Karnataka was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. The Mysuru based youth was working as a domestic help in the Arab country.

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Shabir, 27, the only son of Wazir Saab and Dilshad, was a resident of Vidyaranyapuram in Mysuru. Nine months ago, with the help of a distant relative Khaleel, he entered the service of a sheikh at Dammam in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.

The family members of the deceased are now struggling to have his mortal remains brought to India. They alleged that his employment agent was demanding Rs 3 lakh to send the body to India, and have sought the intervention of Mysuru MP Pratap Simha in the issue.

Shabir's relative Aftab Ahmad Khan said, "Khaleel has been working as a mechanic in Saudi Arabia for the past 12 years. He helped Shabbir get a job in Saudi Arabia, for a monthly salary of Rs 22,000."

Shabir's family members suspect foul play. They alleged that a dispute broke out between Shabir and Khaleel on Saturday over a new expensive phone that the former had purchased. "We suspect the two of them must have got into a fight, leading to Shabir's death," a relative pointed out.

Ahmad Khan said, "Khaleel called me late on Saturday night to tell me that Shabir had committed suicide. He said that Shabir had hanged himself in his room with the help of a vest."

Ahmad Khan said Shabir's phone had not been reachable since Saturday night. His friends sent photographs of Shabir hanging in his room to his family members.

"We can see Shabir's legs touching the ground in these photographs, which is why we suspect foul play," Ahmad Khan said. He said Khaleel called the family at 3am on Sunday. "He said that Shabir's body would be sent to Mysuru if the family agreed to send him Rs 3 lakh," Ahmad Khan added.

The family met Pratap Simha on Sunday, and urged him to talk to the authorities concerned to help bring Shabir's body home. DC D Randeep said, the family members "If the family members approach me, I will talk to the officials in the ministry of external affairs, and arrange for the body to be brought to India."

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March 12,2024

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Mangaluru, Mar 12: The PM today virtually flagged off the extended service of Mangaluru Central and Thiruvananthapuram Central Vande Bharat Express through video conferencing. Though, the train does not operate service on Tuesdays, there was a special service on Tuesday from Mangaluru to Thiruvananthapuram, after the official inauguration in the morning at 9.15.

Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyasa Kamath were present among others at the Mangaluru Central Railway Station during the virtual event. 

Palakkad division has 24 One Station One Product (OSOP) stalls all over the division, and a Jan Aushadhi Medical Store at Palakkad Junction railway station. Functions are being organised at Palakkad Junction, Tirur, Kozhikode, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Mangaluru Central, with the presence of public representatives, prominent personalities, and the public.

In Palakkad division, OSOP stalls are functioning at 24 stations, with an average earning of Rs13 lakh per month. OSOP stalls are functioning in Pollachi, Palakkad, Shoranur, Ottappalam, Angadipuram, Nilambur, Pattambi, Tirur, Parappanangadi, Kuttipuram, Kozhikode, Koyilandi, Badagara, Tellichery, Kannur, Payyanur, Kanhangad, Kasaragod, Mangalore Central and Mangalore Junction stations.

The prominent products sold are honey, chocolate, millet, dry fruit, Kerala jute, eco-friendly products, chocolate, hill product, aloe vera gel, herbal powders, bamboo brush, neem comb, mango squash, juice, jam, pickle, rice, millets, coconut oil, saphalam cashew, peanut, pistachio, unniyappam, almond, jeeva honey, ghee, value-addition from jackfruit, Madhusree honey, Kammadi forest honey, value addition from rice, curry powder and karipetti/ palm jaggery.

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March 7,2024

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Adhur: Adhur Syed Ashraf Thangal has been selected as a member of the Karnataka State Hajj Committee. He is from Manjampara, Mulleria. Ashraf Thangal popularly known as 'Sharafu sadat' is the Vice President of Samasta kasaragod District and the Chairman of Majlis Institutions in Manjampara and Majlis Edu-Park in Mudipu Karnataka.

Ashraf Thangal’s new title is also a recognition of the excellence of its work in the field of education, social and welfare, which has been carried out in Karnataka for two and a half decades. He also act as patrons of many Mahals. Ashraf Thangal is also the first Malayali to be elected as a member of the Karnataka Government's Hajj Committee.

On Friday, the Karnataka State Hajj, Waqf and Minority Welfare Department Under Secretary issued an order appointing new Hajj Committee members.

Syed Naseer Hussain MP, Rizwan Arshad MLA, Abdul Jabbar MLC, Sameeullah Madiwale, Sheikh Muhammad Saeed, Waseel Khan, Zainul Abideen Rashadi, Muhammad Raza, Syed Mansoor Ahmad Qadiri, Zulfiqar Ahmad Khan, Saeed Musamil, Syed Mujahid, Shahid Ahmad, State waqaf Board Chairman and the Hajj Committee Executive Officer are the other members of the Hajj Committee.

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March 11,2024

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The Karnataka government on Monday prohibited the use of artificial colours in 'Gobi Manchurian' and 'Cotton Candy' in the state, citing presence of cancer causing chemicals. The state government has also said that its usage can cause adverse effects on public health, especially children. 

Violation of the ban can lead to imprisonment and fine, said the food safety and quality department.

Samples of Gobi Manchurian and Cotton Candy sold across Karnataka were collected by the department and analysed in laboratories. 

Based on the results, the Food Safety Commissioner ordered a ban on usage of any artificial colours in preparation of 'Gobi Manchurian'. While for 'Cotton Candy', the Commissioner prohibited the use of artificial colours, like 'Rhodamine B', over and above the prescribed limits. 

Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said that banned chemicals are being used in many food products. 

"We have done a survey across Karnataka and found that these chemicals (Rhodamine-B food colouring agent) are still being used so we are issuing another notice that nothing which is banned should be used and if used strict action will be taken," he added.

The order stated that "prolonged usage of artificial colours in food and its consumption can lead to deadly diseases like cancer". So, the public has been advised not to use any artificial colours in food or to use them in limited quantities.

According to an official, in case of any violation of the Food Safety and Standards Act – 2006 rule 59, the department can file a case in court which can lead to imprisonment from seven years to life term and fine up to ₹10 lakh.

In February this year, Tamil Nadu also banned the sale of cotton candy after finding Rhodamine B and textile dye in it.

What is Rhodamine B?

Rhodamine B is synthetic compound and a fluorescent dye. It is commonly used in microscopy, flow cytometry, dye lasers and fluorescence imaging. It is also used as a colouring agent in products like inks and cosmetics. It is pink to reddish-brown powder or crystals.

However, it is usually associated with health concerns and regulatory restrictions. Some reports suggest prolonged exposure to this chemical may make it carcinogenic for humans.

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