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Siddaramaiah invites NRI tycoons in UAE to invest in Karnataka

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May 2, 2017

Dubai: KNRI Forum-UAE president and chairman of Fortune Group of Hotels, Praveen Kumar Shetty in association with industrialist Ronald Colaco hosted the first ever historical KNRI-UAE Business Meet with Chief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah at Fortune Park Hotel, Dubai Investment Park on Saturday the 29th April, 2017 evening with very many well-known business community Kannadiga invitees along with KNRI-UAE Office bearers which was a successful event hosted with dinner.

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Ronald Olivera as master of ceremony welcomed Siddaramaiah, Ronald Colaco, Praveen Shetty and all the dignified members of KNRI Business Executives to the business meet and elaborated on the event. CM was honoured with flower bouquet by Praveen Shetty and later other distinguished guests, Dr. Arathi Krishna, the Vice President of NRI Forum Govt. of Karnataka, Shri. Govindaraju, Ex-MLA Shri. H. Srinivas, MLA Moideen Bava and other dignitaries were welcomed with flower bouquet. Philanthropist Ronald Colaco was also later welcomed with flower bouquet by Praveen Shetty.

Siddaramaiah later inaugurated the event with the traditional lighting of the lamp along with Ronald Colaco & Praveen Shetty.

Praveen Shetty rendered the welcome speech and thanked all those who have wholeheartedly come to the event and also mentioned special thanks to the CM for accepting his invitation. He also thanked Ronald Colaco for supporting him in this historical event.

Ronald Colaco beautifully introduced Siddaramaiah with step by step chronological narration of a humble person’s true story from his early days to the current position how he ambitiously surpassed with double jump in his career all through and became a leader of the Kannadigas. He then said that he is proud to say that CM Siddramaiah is closely known to him all these years and respected him as a true leader.

The evening continued with introduction of all those invited Kannadiga NRI business community people who one by one introduced themselves to the audience as well as CM who was carefully listening all through.

CM later thanked Praveen Shetty for hosting such an event and thanked all those Kannadiga NRI business people for attending such an event. He then repeated some of his briefings of the previous day’s KNRI-UAE inauguration speech and said that it may educate those who have not attended the historical event. He requoted the words of the famous Kannada poet Kuvempu “Wherever you live, however you live be a Kannadiga anytime – Yelladuru iru, Yenthadaru iru, Yendendigu nee Kannada Vagiru “.

While briefing that Karnataka now has become No. 1 investment friendly state for Indians and also No. 2 as investors friendly state for foreign direct investments, he promised full cooperation and support with legal assistance to all those investors in their ventures in Karnataka.

While welcoming new investors he said that Karnataka government has started the Pravasi Bharatiya Conference which identifies the ‘Varshada Kannadiga’ and honours the identified business man of the year with the award every year.

He also briefed on the NRI Forum, Karnataka’s slogan ‘One State – Many Opportunities’ and said that Karnataka is the IT hub of the world with the state contributing over 40% of the IT Exports of India. He added that the GDP of the state grew at 5.3% v/s 5% of the India GDP and Karnataka is the ideal location for Hi-tech industries like Aerospace, Automobiles, IT & BT. He proudly stated that Bangalore is the Silicon Valley of India and Karnataka is the knowledge hub of Asia. The pamphlet distributed by the NRI Forum Karnataka states that Karnataka ranks 5th in India for growing vegetable crops, it is the largest producer of Floriculture, Spices, Aromatic and Medical Crops & Fruits, is producing 70% of India’s Coffee, 3rd state in India’s Sugar production and major scope for Agri-exports, Animal husbandry, Poultry, Milk & Fisheries in record.

Followed was question answer cession wherein some of the NRI Kannadigas who raised some valuable questions while CM responded politely with acceptance. Hafiz Saifulla, CEO of Zhumino Group of Companies highlighted on the vegetable exports from India which is banned due to the poor methodology. He said that we should work on providing Indian farmers with value added solutions so that our Products will have a high importance while on export market comparing the situations of those exports from other friendly states. He stressed that Karnataka should follow the methodology of Europe and set standards for Karnataka based perishable products. CM answering to his question invited him to raise this issue directly to him so that he will work on real solutions to this issue.

There were various other questions including providing spaces in some of the Industrial Zones and/or granting special zones for KNRI’s in those specified zones. Dr. Kaup, one of the respected member also stressed on giving permission for the foreign Educational Institutes and Universities to open up in Karnataka so that our own Kannadiga students will get some attractive opportunities to opt their higher studies in Karnataka instead of going to Europe.

CM shared and responded that there is a link created by the government for all the queries one may have and NRI Kannadigas can any time log in to it to know better Karnataka. He confirmed that his government is looking into all the grievances of Kannadigas worldwide and will be more than happy to address each and every issue one may have. While taking it forward into a complaint free state of India, he assured all assistance to the really required Indian Kannadigas in whatever issues they may have in the development of the Karnataka State.

Ronald Olivera concluded the evening with vote of thanks which was followed by sumptuous classic dinner hosted by Fortune Group of Hotels. Broadway Events headed by Joel Crasta supported both the KNRI-UAE main event & the Business Dinner event with sound, light and photographs professionally.

Also Read: CM inaugurates Karnataka NRI Forum-UAE; hails initiative of Kannadigas

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May 7,2024

Mangaluru: Former MLC Ivan D’Souza on Monday led a delegation to the Passport Seva Kendra in Mangaluru, urging the authorities to provide basic facilities for applicants. D’Souza addressed the media, highlighting the lack of essential amenities at the Mangaluru PSK. “I have requested the authorities to provide basic facilities for people visiting the PSK.

There are no chairs for the convenience of people who arrive at the PSK. They are forced to sit or stand by the side of the road or on footpaths. Additionally, there is no parking facility, no washrooms, and water has not been provided for the public,” the Congress leader stated.

An average of 500 to 600 people from various parts of the state visit the PSK. They have to wait in the scorching heat of the sun, D’Souza mentioned, urging the govt to address these issues promptly. “Officials have agreed to find solutions to the problems faced by the people. Meanwhile, we have also demanded that the PSK be relocated to a more convenient space. We have suggested that the PSK could be moved to the old DC’s office, where there is sufficient space. If our demands are not met, we will hold a protest,” D’Souza explained.

Ashraf Kinara, vice-president of the Dakshina Kannada Waqf Advisory Committee, echoed the sentiment, stating that the authorities should either provide all basic facilities for passport applicants at the PSK or relocate the centre to a better location.

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May 18,2024

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Bengaluru, May 18: JD(S) patriarch HD Deve Gowda, who turned 92 on Saturday, broke his silence on the sexual abuse charges leveled against his grandson and MP Prajwal Revanna. He stated that he has no objection to the action taken against him if found guilty. However, he mentioned that the cases against his son, JD(S) MLA HD Revanna, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and kidnapping of a woman, were 'created'. He refrained from further commenting as the matter is sub judice.

Recently, Gowda announced his decision not to celebrate his birthday and requested well-wishers and party workers to wish him from wherever they are.

"... I don't want to comment on things that are going on in the court regarding Revanna. Prajwal Revanna has gone abroad. Regarding that, Kumaraswamy (Gowda's other son and state JD(S) chief) has, on behalf of our family, said it is the duty of the government to take action in accordance with the law of the land," Gowda said.

Addressing reporters, the former PM said, "There are several people connected to these sexual abuse cases. I don't want to mention anyone's names. Kumaraswamy has stated that those involved in this matter should face action, and the affected women should get justice and compensation."

"There is no objection from us to taking action against Prajwal. But people have come to know the facts about the allegations made against Revanna, how the case has been created. In one case, he has been granted bail, and in another case, the judgment is expected day after tomorrow... I don't want to comment on it," he said, concurring with Kumaraswamy's statement that if found guilty, no one should be spared.

Prajwal (33) is facing charges of multiple instances of sexually abusing women. The scandal has sparked a political storm with the ruling Congress and BJP-JD(S) engaged in a slugfest.

Prajwal reportedly left for Germany on April 27 and is still at large. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice has been issued against him in an effort to bring him back.

He was the BJP-JD(S) alliance's joint candidate from the Hassan Lok Sabha segment, which went to polls on April 26.

Meanwhile, Gowda's 66-year-old son, Revanna, a former Minister, has been granted interim anticipatory bail from a court here in a sexual harassment case in which his son Prajwal is also an accused.

Asked whether there was a conspiracy to defame and politically scuttle his family, Gowda said, "It is true... considering all that has happened, several people are involved. I won't mention names. Kumaraswamy will address what action needs to be taken."

Responding to a query on BJP leader and advocate G Devaraje Gowda's allegations that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is behind the circulation of a pen drive containing explicit videos involving Prajwal Revanna, Gowda said Kumaraswamy will respond to all of this.

"We have seen in the media what Devaraje Gowda has said. Kumaraswamy, as the party's state President, has been actively responding to all this. He will speak. I won't at this point. I had campaigned for the Lok Sabha polls. On June 4, after the Lok Sabha poll results are announced, I will meet with you (media)," he added.

Gowda also appealed to media persons campaigning near his house to end it. "I also appeal to your owners."

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May 4,2024

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Mangaluru, May 4: A tragic incident unfurled last evening in Subrahmanya of Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kananda, where a young gentleman, who had recently entered the bonds of matrimony a mere ten days hence, met his untimely demise due to a lightning strike.

As twilight descended, a tempestuous thunderstorm, accompanied by billowing rain clouds, cast its shadow over the locale.

Somasundar was diligently engaged in the task of piling up dried nuts in the yard to shield them from the impending deluge, when fate cruelly intervened, subjecting him to the fatal force of a lightning bolt.

Despite the expeditious efforts to convey him to Kadaba Community Hospital subsequent to his sudden indisposition, he tragically succumbed to his injuries. 

Somasundar, who operated a car washing enterprise in proximity to Subrahmanya, is mourned by his mother, sister, and wife.

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