Thakur takes dig at Rahul Gandhi at BJP Yuva Jagruti Samavesha

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May 22, 2012

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Mangalore, May 22: Congress' youth icon Rahul Gandhi is least bothered about the development of the country and it shows in his absence in parliamentary proceedings, said Anurag Thakur, National President, BJP Yuva Morcha.

Addressing the gathering at a youth convention organized by the state unit of the BJP Yuva Morcha in Mangalore on Tuesday, Mr. Thakur took continuous digs at Rahul Gandhi, the Congress poster boy. “Rahul Gandhi hardly comes to the Parliament. Aae bhi toh peeche baith ke gappe maarte rehte hain (Even if he does, he sits in the back benches and would be busy chit-chatting). Today, the UPA has completed three years of its second term. Congress in its long tenure has only looted the country. Right from the time of Jawaharlal Nehru to Manmohan Singh, their tenure has been marred with scandals. When Manmohan Singh was chosen Prime Minister, people said that a clean man had been given the post. But his government has broken the record of all past scams”, Mr. Thakur said.

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Stating further that scams pertaining to 2G and Commonwealth Games reveal how corrupt Congress is, Mr. Thakur, who is also the joint secretary of the BCCI and President of the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Academy, said that his cricket stadium at Dharmasala “cost just Rs. 60 crore to be built but Suresh Kalmadi needed RS.900 crore to renovate a stadium for Commonwealth Games”.

The BJP Yuva Morcha National President said that during the five year term of NDA government, 62 million jobs had been created in contrary to the 20 lakh jobs created by UPA.

Recalling the struggle that he and other BJP Yuva Morcha members pursued during the national flag hoisting movement at Lal Chowk in Kashmir, Mr. Thakur congratulated the Karnataka Yuva Morcha members for their active participation. BJP was the only party in the country to oppose the scrapping of AFSPA law in Kashmir, he added.

Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda in his address said that youth must take up the responsibility of supervising and keeping track of the money being set aside by the government in its budget for various projects. He revealed on the occasion that about Rs. 4.5 thousand crores had been provided in the budget for youth under various projects.

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Stating that Congress has been inefficient in handling terrorism in the country, Mr. Gowda said that it has been playing vote bank politics. “The Congress is feeding biryani to a terrorist like Kasab with the tax payer's money”, he said.

Chakravarti Soolibele was the main speaker. Minister Jagadish Shettar also spoke. Anurag Thakur was presented with a memento and a portrait of Basavanna by the state Yuva Morcha members on the occasion.

Navya R Shetty, the state SSLC topper from Bantwal, was felicitated by Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda.

K S Eshwarappa, State BJP President, R Ashok, State Home Minister, Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri, State Education Minister, Narayanaswamy, State Social Welfare Minister, S A Ramdas, Medical Education Minister, Yogish Bhat, Deputy Speaker, Karnataka Assembly, Nalin Kumar Kateel, MP, C T Ravi, Spokesperson, BJP, Padmanabha Kottary, President, BJP, DK, were present among others.

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January 13,2025

Udupi: A resident of Karkala in Udupi district has accused five individuals of defrauding him of nearly Rs 2 crore under the guise of business partnerships.

Dawood Hakim, a resident of Ennehole in Marne village, Karkala, has filed a complaint stating that he operated a mobile sales and service business on Karkala Market Road for 15 years. He had known the accused for over two decades and trusted them implicitly.

According to Dawood, the accused convinced him to invest in multiple business ventures, including land dealings and a travel business, promising substantial returns and partnership benefits. Believing their assurances, Dawood reportedly handed over cash, gold, and a vehicle.

However, the promised profits never materialized, and the accused allegedly failed to return the money or assets. Dawood claims this deception has caused severe financial distress to him and his family, amounting to a loss of around Rs 2 crore.

A case has been registered at the CEN police station, and investigations are underway.

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January 6,2025

Two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) were reported in Bengaluru on January 6 - a 3-month-old baby who has been discharged and an 8-month-old who is recovering at a hospital in the Karnataka capital. This marks the first reported cases of HMPV in India.

The infected infants and their families have no recent travel history, ruling out exposure from other regions or countries, the health department said.

HMPV is a respiratory virus that often causes mild symptoms resembling a cold but can lead to other complications, particularly in infants, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. The virus can occasionally trigger pneumonia or exacerbate chronic respiratory conditions. Cases typically rise during the winter and early spring.

The Centre announced on Sunday that it is monitoring HMPV and other respiratory viruses, especially following recent reports of increased respiratory illnesses in China. A Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) convened on January 4 to evaluate the situation, with representatives from the World Health Organisation (WHO), National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), and other health organisations participating.

Respiratory illnesses in China align with seasonal variations caused by viruses such as influenza, RSV, and HMPV. Current surveillance data from India does not indicate any unusual surge in respiratory infections, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

As a precaution, the Centre has increased laboratory capacity for HMPV testing. The ICMR will monitor HMPV trends throughout the year, alongside other respiratory illnesses such as influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI). A robust network of surveillance systems, including those operated by ICMR and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), continues to track respiratory infections across the country.

Hospitals have been advised to strengthen isolation protocols for suspected cases, ensure the availability of essential medicines, and promptly report ILI and SARI cases through the Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP).

Precautions to Take:

To reduce the risk of HMPV infection, individuals are advised to:

  • Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Avoid close contact with people who have respiratory symptoms.
  • Wear masks in crowded or high-risk areas, especially during seasonal outbreaks.
  • Maintain good indoor ventilation by keeping windows open when possible.
  • Disinfect commonly touched surfaces regularly, such as doorknobs, toys, and tables.
  • Monitor infants, the elderly, and people with chronic illnesses for symptoms like persistent cough or breathing difficulties.
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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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