Lip-smacking 'aati' delicacies on shores of Panambur

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August 9, 2013

Mangalore, Aug 9: 'Aatid Radd Dina', a two day Tulunadu food and cultural festival was inaugurated at Panambur beach by Member of Parliament, Nalin Kumar Kateel, on Friday. The event has been organised by Rotary club of Mangalore central.
Delivering the inaugural speech on the occasion Nalin Kumar kateel said that since culture and celebrations attached to the month of 'Aati' is declining many are not aware of the food delicacies that are specially prepared and savoured during this month. These kinds of events help in showcasing and safeguarding the culture.
He lamented that with more and more areas of Tulunadu making way for industrialisation, such celebrations will soon die or become confined to halls and auditoriums.
Mr Kateel also said that despite Tuluvas making to the top in almost every field, Tulu has not yet found place in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.
Sanjeev a folk artist sang 'Aati Pardana”, a song which highlights the condition of Aati month with the representation of Aati Kalanja during the occasion.
MLA, mangalore North, BA Mohiuddin Bava and Deputy Commissioner, Dakshina Kannada, N Prakash were chief guests.
Delicacies
Meanwhile large crowd was seen thronging to the food stalls selling various delicacies, which are prepared specially during 'Aati' month. The food counters are open from Friday to Saturday night.
More than 45 varieties of food are available for visitors. Food items like Pathradde, Kanile Gasi, Pelakai Gatti, Thekkareda Adde, Kaithadye, Kori Roti, Semedadde, Thekkareda Adde, Tevu Tetla, Balyar Chatny, Kudutha Chatni, Semige Peru, Gendada Adye, Etti Sukka, Recche Chatny, Kori Sukka, Tujenk Pelatari and sweets are highly in demand in counters.
Steevan Monteiro, from Muscat who is in Mangalore on holiday said that though he was born in Mangalore he was not aware of the food culture of Mangalore.
"Since I live in Muscat it is a memorable moment. I got chance to taste real taste of my home land. It is a whole new experience for my kids to have authentic food like dosas, pundi, parode etc as against their staple food such pizza, burgers etc," he said.

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‘Have letter, next step is...’: MUDA on Siddaramaiah’s wife’s offer to return plots

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October 1,2024

Mysuru: The Mysuru land authority at the centre of a financial and political storm - involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and alleged losses of ₹ 45 crore to the state - has received an offer of restitution from his wife, the urban development body's Commissioner, AN Raghunandan said.

"I am in possession of a letter written by Siddaramaiah's wife regarding her intention to return 14 plots (of land). The Chief Minister's son, Yatindra Siddaramaiah, came to our office and delivered the letter. We will take legal advice for the next step..." he told reporters in Mysuru.

Mr Raghunandan also confirmed anti-corruption officials from the city's Lokayukta branch had written seeking cooperation in its inquiry into the charges against the Chief Minister.

He said the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, or MUDA, "will cooperate with the investigation".

The Enforcement Directorate, however, have not reached out as yet, Mr Raghunandan said. The ED, a federal agency, has filed a money laundering case against Siddaramaiah.

There have also been calls for the CBI, another federal agency, to investigate charges against the Chief Minister, but that appears unlikely now given the Karnataka government has withdrawn general consent for its operations in the state. Law Minister HK Patil made the announcement last week.

He ruled out any link with demands for the Chief Minister to be investigated by the CBI, which reports to the BJP-led central government and the ruling Congress and other opposition parties have claimed is being used by that party to target rival leaders, particularly before elections.

On Monday - three days after the Lokayukta filed a case against the Chief Minister, and hours after the ED launched its probe- Siddaramaiah's wife said she had planned to give up the land earlier but was advised against it the allegations against her husband are "politically motivated".

But now, she said, she had made up her mind as "no house, plot, or wealth is more important than my husband's honor, dignity, and peace of mind". She also said the decision was hers alone; "... I am not aware of my husband's opinion on this matter, nor do I concern myself with what my son thinks".

And, in a comment seen as a calculated swipe at the opposition BJP, which is leading calls for the Chief Minister's resignation, his wife also made an emotional appeal to "all political parties and the media" to "please not drag women of political families into the controversy to settle political scores".

Investigative action against the Chief Minister follows the Karnataka High Court quashing a challenge to Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's order sanctioning Siddaramaiah's prosecution.

Subsequently a trial court ordered framing of charges and directed the Lokayukta to complete the investigation within three months. The ED case was filed based on the Lokayukta FIR.

Siddaramaiah faces an inquiry into claims Parvathi was allotted 14 plots of land in an upmarket Mysuru area as compensation for land elsewhere - holding a far lower value - taken for infrastructure projects.

The Chief Minister has denied all charges and refused calls to resign.

He has been backed by the Congress and his deputy, DK Shivakumar, who is also the state unit boss, and also by members of his cabinet, including IT Minister Priyank Kharge. However, some within the Congress also want him to quit, such as former Assembly Speaker KB Koliwad.

"I will fight. I am not afraid of anything. We are ready to face the investigation. I will fight this legally," he said last week after the High Court had quashed his challenge to the Governor's sanction.

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