58th Kannada Rajyothsava celebrated with gaiety in Mangalore

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November 1, 2013

Mangalore, Nov 1: An air of festivity and pride marked the 58th Kannada Rajyothsava celebrations here on Friday as the district administration celebrated the occasion with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony, cultural events and performances at Nehru Maidan here on Friday.

The celebrations were marked by a procession of multi-coloured tableaux from Jyothi Circle depicting the various traditions and culture of the Kannada state.

Hoisting the national flag and receiving the guard of honour at Nehru Maidan, District-In-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai highlighted the achievements of Congress-led state government in his Rajyothsava Day message.

He said that the state government placed higher importance on the use of Kannada language in all sectors and was committed to providing quality primary education in Kannada medium.

The state government had also implemented schemes such as Ksheera Bhagya, Anna Bhagya – providing rice at Re 1 per kg to BPL families, Bhagya Jyothi – providing electricity by waiving off Rs 268 crore arrears for poor families, Manaswini and Maitri Yojane – providing monthly pension of Rs 500 to unmarried or divorced poor women and transgenders, among other schemes.

Developmental schemes to boost fisheries

He said that a project implementation unit would be established to undertake civil works in fishing wharves and jetties in the state. Much-needed fishing docks will be built at Kulai at a cost of Rs 229 crore allotted by the state fisheries department in its budget.

Subsidy for construction of housing under Mathsya Ashraya scheme will be doubled from Rs 60,000 to Rs 1.20 lakh. Construction of road connecting fisheries at a cost of Rs 30 crore will be done. Fibre-glass coracles will be provided for 2,000 inland fishing folk, in addition to providing Rs 2 crore for setting up sheds for fishing-net repairs and an additional Rs 2 crore to provide free ice-boxes to fisherwomen, he said.

A sum of Rs 30 crore has been earmarked for long-term plans to resolve man-animal conflict, he added.

Rajyothsava Awards

As many as 18 personalities and two organisations from the district were honoured with Kannada Rajyothsava awards for their contribution under various categories.

Eight student achievers were conferred with district-level special talent awards sponsored by Department of Women and Child Development, Dakshina Kannada for achievements in fields such as fine arts, education, sports and culture.

Cultural show by students

Students from St Aloysius High School, Kodialbail, St Ann's High School, Pandeshwar, Ladyhill Victoria Girls High School, Mahatma Gandhi Centenary High School, Bondel, St Aloysius High School, Urwa, Canara Girls High School, Dongerkeri, Besant National Girls High School, Kodialbail and Milagres High School, Mangalore, danced in tandem to the tunes of several Kannada songs in the cultural extravaganza that followed.

DK Deputy Commissioner N Prakash, Inspector General of Police (Western Range) C H Pratap Reddy, Mangalore City Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar, MLAs J R Lobo and Moidin Bava and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

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Warning! Cancer-causing chemicals found in bakery products, especially cakes in Karnataka

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October 3,2024

Bengaluru: The Karnataka Food Safety and Quality Department has issued an urgent warning following the discovery of potentially cancer-causing chemicals in cakes sold by certain bakeries across the state.

Recent tests conducted by the department revealed that some cake samples, particularly those with vibrant colors, contain harmful synthetic coloring agents such as Allura Red, a substance known to pose health risks. The findings have raised concerns about the use of artificial colors in bakery products, especially given their potential link to cancer and other serious health conditions.

"We routinely test various food products, and this time, our officials noticed unusually dark-colored cakes on the market," said Srinivas K, Commissioner of Food Safety for Karnataka. "Upon testing, we found that a few cakes contained Allura Red, a synthetic dye associated with health risks."

The use of artificial colors, especially in popular cakes like red velvet and pineapple varieties, is widespread as it attracts customers, particularly children. However, many bakers prefer using natural, safer alternatives, while some opt for synthetic dyes to enhance the cake's visual appeal.

"Most bakeries use permissible, natural colors that are safe for consumption. Unfortunately, a few are resorting to synthetic dyes just to make their cakes more attractive," said a bakery owner from Electronic City, speaking anonymously.

Medical experts are warning that consuming synthetic colors can lead to numerous health issues, including asthma and allergic reactions.

"Some of these artificial dyes are carcinogenic, and prolonged exposure could have serious consequences, especially for children and young adults," cautioned Dr. Vandana G, a private medical practitioner.

While the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirms that only a limited number of samples tested positive for harmful colors, legal action is being taken against the violators.

"There is no need for widespread panic or halting production. We are closely monitoring the situation, and only a few bakeries were found to be non-compliant. Rest assured, appropriate legal measures are underway," assured an FSSAI official.

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