DK ZP teams to check illegal sale of fertilisers

October 21, 2011

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Mangalore, October 21: Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat will soon have a vigilance squad to check illegal sale of fertilizers in the open market.

Considering the seriousness of the issue of sale of fertilisers in open market illegally and the impact it has on farmers, the Zilla Panchayat has resolved to constitute squads to keep a vigil on the same.

The decision was taken during the general body meeting of the Zilla Panchayat held on Thursday at the ZP hall, with ZP Chief Shailaja Bhat in chair.

The squad with officials from the agriculture department, horticulture department and Zilla Panchayat with the help of police will visit private dealers who sell fertilisers at higher price.

Congress member K S Devaraj brought to the notice of the chair that while co-operative societies and horticulture department outlets sell only urea and suphala, these outlets do not have the array of varities that is available with the private agents in the district.

“These private agents sell fertilisers at a much higher price, thereby exploiting the farmers,” he said.

Responding to the same, ZP Chief Executive Officer K N Vijayprakash said that this matter needs to be brought to the notice of the police and the district administration.

The CEO directed officials of the agriculture department to prepare statistics of total quantity of fertilisers released by the government and the actual demand in the district. “Furnish details regarding the quantity of fertilisers supplied to co-operative societies in the district,”he added.

Arecadiseases Rot and yellow leaf disease in areca plantation became a matter of discussion during the meeting. When members from Sullia taluk said that six villages have been affected by these diseases leaving the growers in lurch, Vijayaprakash said that the government has released Rs 2.82 crore to compensate the losses incurred to areca nut growers due to fruit rot and yellow leaf diseases through Revival scheme.

He said that a total of 1,882 hectares of arecanut farms in the district have been affected due to yellow leaf disease. Meanwhile, 27,668 hectares of farms were affected by fruit rot disease. There was a drastic reduction of 45.5 per cent in the areca nut yield due to these diseases, he said adding that a proposal of Rs 172 crore has been sent to the government to solve the crisis.

He further said that under the revival schemes, the planters can plant another saplings in the place of affected tree but the indepth study of the issue has shown that replanting of new sapling in same place affects the new sapling with the disease.

Show cause

The CEO directed the officials to issue show cause notice to Bantwal Block Education Officer (BEO) K Sudhakara as he has allegedly failed to furnish necessary information with regard to usage of Rs four lakh for development of a school at Montepadavu in Bantwal taluk.

ZP member Santhosh Kumar had said that though records show that Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Government Higher Primary School in Montepadavu has been provided a new building at a cost of Rs four lakh, a new building has not been constructed for the school.

Vijayaprakash took Sudhakara to task when he failed to give details about the issue and warned him of stern action in case he fails to reply to the show cause notice.

Disposal in 15 days

The CEO said that taking the hope of the CM that all the files in the offices should be cleared within 15 days, he has personally started following the same promptly. Steps have been taken by the CEO to see to it that the officials do not make people run from pillar to post for signatures.

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January 4,2025

Mangaluru: In a shocking case of fraud, six individuals posing as officials from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) swindled a beedi businessman of Rs 25 to 30 lakh in cash and five mobile phones at Kolnad in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada on Friday night.

The incident came to light after Mohammed Iqbal, 27, lodged a complaint with the police, stating that his father, a beedi trader, was targeted by the imposters.

According to the complaint, the six accused arrived at the businessman’s residence around 8:10 pm in a car with Tamil Nadu registration plates. Claiming to be ED officials, they announced that they had orders to search the house and began confiscating mobile phones from the family members.

The fraudsters reportedly discovered Rs 25 lakh to Rs 30 lakh in cash, which the businessman had kept aside for business purposes. They claimed that keeping such a large amount was illegal and threatened to arrest him unless he complied. By 10:30 pm, the group left the house, instructing the businessman to submit documents at the ED office in Bengaluru to reclaim the money.

Later, upon discussing the incident with his family, Iqbal realized that the individuals were not ED officials but fraudsters who had impersonated authorities to rob them.

A case has been registered at Vittal Police Station under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. An investigation is underway, and the police have promised swift action to apprehend the culprits.

Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Yathish N, along with senior officers, visited the crime scene and assured the family that the perpetrators would be brought to justice at the earliest.

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January 9,2025

Mangaluru: Establishing a Beary Development Corporation is a valid demand, but its implications must be carefully studied, remarked Speaker UT Khader. He proposed forming an expert committee to evaluate the corporation’s potential impact on the Beary community during a district-level conference of the Beary-speaking community, organized by the Akhila Bharata Beary Mahasabha at Kudmul Ranga Rao Town Hall on Wednesday.

Khader expressed concerns over inefficiencies in existing government-established corporations, such as unfilled leadership positions, lack of appointed members, and insufficient funding. “The Beary Development Corporation must avoid similar pitfalls,” he emphasized. He noted that the Minorities Development Corporation already provides various schemes for Beary Muslims, urging a detailed assessment to ensure the new corporation’s funding does not fall short of current provisions, which could disadvantage the community.

Praising the industrious and self-respecting nature of the Beary community, Khader highlighted the respect Beary elders once commanded in villages. He encouraged the youth to uphold this legacy and actively contribute to the community’s progress. Additionally, he commended the Beary youth for their swift and dedicated responses during emergencies, which have garnered widespread recognition.

Khader underscored the importance of unity, cautioning against fostering divisions within the community. He also stressed the critical role of education in development, urging the maintenance of detailed records for SSLC and PUC students to track progress.

The event was presided over by Azeez Baikampadi, president of the Akhila Bharata Beary Mahasabha. Among the dignitaries present were former MLA Mohiudeen Bava and retired police officer GA Bawa. Dr. UT Ifikhar Ali Farid, honorary president of the Akhila Bharata Beary Mahasabha and chairman of the Karnataka State Allied and Healthcare Council, was felicitated during the program.

In notable initiatives, Kanachuru Monu, chairman of Kanachuru Medical College, unveiled the Mahasabha’s new website, while Sheikhabba Karnire of Expertise Company, Jubail, launched an IAS-IPS program aimed at empowering the Beary community.

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Bengaluru: The BJP on Tuesday accused the police of "framing" an innocent person in the cow attack case in Chamarajapet here and demanded a fair investigation into the incident.

Sheikh Nasru (30), a native of Champaran in Bihar, has been arrested for allegedly slashing the udders of three cows on Sunday.

The matter escalated into a communal controversy after the saffron party threatened to observe 'Black Sankranti' if the culprits were not arrested before the festival.

The party has since emphasised that the actual perpetrators must be apprehended.

Addressing media here, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra said, "There are claims that an innocent man has been falsely implicated and is being projected as the culprit."

Leader of Opposition R Ashoka also raised doubts about the investigation, questioning how a mentally unstable man could work at the firm for a decade.

Ashoka noted that the incident occurred at the veterinary hospital, which spans four acres.

He alleged that the hospital was recently declared Waqf property and claimed that Karna, the owner of the injured cattle, had opposed the Waqf Board’s decision, suggesting this opposition might have led to the incident.

The party leaders led by Vijayendra and Ashoka celebrated 'Sankranti' by offering special prayers to cows at the spot where the attack took place.

Meanwhile, state Home Minister G Parameshwara dismissed the opposition charges and said the police were investigating the case without any bias.

"If the investigation reveals the involvement of more people, then police will not spare them," he told reporters here.

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