Qazi visits people with disabilities in a path-breaking gesture, distributes financial aid

February 9, 2012

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Mangalore, February 8: Mangalore Qazi Twaqa Ahmed Musliyar visited several families which have people with disabilities in and around Dakshina Kannada to get a first hand information about their living conditions.

The Qazi was particularly moved by the plight of a destitute family in Chennar Palthad of Puttur taluk which has five members with various disabilities. Sharief (34), Ishaq (32), Reshma (30), Saleem (28) and Haneef (25) are living in a crammed house and are being cared for by their mother Bibi Jahn. She ekes out her the expenses of livelihood by running a petty shop, which she has been able to set up with the help of Muslim Central Committee and the Kolya Swamiji.

Mohammed of Surikumer is also living a life of misery and penury. He is suffering from paralysis for the past six years. He is confined to his bed and feels more helpless whenever he thinks about his two grown up daughters, who are waiting to get married. In Kukkaje Pathmudu, two mentally challenged youngsters live in a dingy house of Mohammed Rafeeq Maulavi. His two grown up children, the 22-year-old Balkees and 19-year-old Sheikh Abdullah, present a picture of agony and pain. Qazi felt completely gutted after visiting them.

Speaking on the occasion, Qazi reminded the local jamaths, the khateebs and the presidents of the respective jamaths of their responsibility to attend to the needs of these destitute families. He said, the responsibility of the Jamath does not end with making provision of the salaries and perks of the Qateeb, imam and the mudarris. “You also have a responsibility towards the helpless destitute families living under your jamaths,” he said.

He also pointed out that a special institution will come up at Malabar Islami Complext exclusively for children with disabilities. “The residential school will start functioning very soon. This will be a unique opportunity for people with disabilities,” he said. He also informed that plans are afoot to start a special school under the auspices of Shamsul Ulema Islamic Academy in Todar in Dakshina Kannada.

He also congratulated a middle-aged man, who quit the habit of drinking after attending de-addiction programme and asked him to remain steadfast in his conviction. He also prayed for him.

Abdul Khader Darimi Kukkila, B. Basheer, Mangalore Marketing, Abdul Khader Haji Evergreen, Sulaiman Belvai, Mohammed Haneef Alangar, Naushad Faizi Kannur, Rahim B.C. Road, and volunteers of Talent Research Foundation, Riyaz Kannur, Abdul Hameed Kannur, Yahya Mubarak, Mohammed U.B., Asif Kannur, Mohammed Bellacharu and Rafeeq Master were present in the delegation.

The philanthropists also gave monetary assistance to the families and promised them of sustained help. TRF has already drawn up a programme of financial aid by identifying 138 families which have destitute members.

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April 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Apr 7: In a chilling and heart-wrenching turn of events from Nadugallu in Nalakuru village of Sullia taluk in Dakshina Kannada, a mother and son’s desperate act to end their lives has left a community in disbelief. The duo allegedly consumed rodent poison in a joint suicide attempt, resulting in the son’s death and leaving the mother in a critical condition.

The deceased has been identified as 32-year-old Nithin, son of Kushalappa Gowda of Derappajjanamane, Nalakuru. His mother, Sulochana, is currently battling for her life in a hospital. According to sources, the incident took place three days ago, with both victims falling severely ill by the morning of April 6.

Nithin, an ITI diploma holder, had been managing his family's agricultural land. He had married Deeksha, a guest lecturer at a local college, about a year ago. At the time of the tragic incident, Deeksha was reportedly staying at her parental home. During her absence, Nithin and Sulochana allegedly consumed poison in what is believed to be a premeditated act.

Well-known in the village for his kind demeanor and strong social ties, Nithin’s untimely death has cast a shadow of grief and shock across the local community. His father, Kushalappa Gowda, is also said to be ailing.

The Subrahmanya police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to uncover the circumstances leading to this devastating event.

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March 27,2025

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The Karnataka government has announced that Nandini milk will become ₹4 costlier per litre starting April 1, 2025. This is the second price hike this year.

The decision was made during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna and Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh said the increase is meant to support dairy farmers by covering the rising costs of producing and processing milk.

Officials also said that:

>> The extra money from the price hike will go directly to the milk producers.

>> The earlier ₹2 price hike (announced on June 26, 2024) will be withdrawn.

>> The new price hike of ₹4 will apply to both 500 ml and 1-litre packets.

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March 28,2025

Udupi: Deputy Commissioner K. Vidya Kumari has directed officials to expedite land acquisition for designated industrial zones in the district to facilitate new industries. She issued these instructions during a meeting at Rajatadri on Wednesday.

Lands have been identified across various taluks for industrial development. The DC emphasized that KIADB must acquire these lands and ensure essential infrastructure—electricity, roads, and drainage—to attract industries and generate employment.

A total of 77 acres of private land has been acquired and compensated, including 31.2 acres in Kerebettu village, Hebri taluk, and 45.7 acres in Shivapura village. However, approval for 36.5 acres of government land is still pending. She instructed the forest department to assess whether this land falls under an eco-sensitive zone.

For the Belapu Industrial Area, the DC urged officials to accelerate minor land acquisitions for road expansion and commence construction at the earliest. She also mandated rainwater harvesting systems for all units in the Miyaru Industrial Area to tackle water scarcity.

Currently, 22 export-based units operate in the district. The DC encouraged further promotion of exports and an increase in their number.

The meeting was attended by Joint Director of Industries Nagraj V. Naik, KIADB Development Officer Srinivasa Murthy, Small-Scale Industries Association District President Harish Kunder, Deputy Director of the District Industrial Center Seetharam Shetty, District Skill Development Officer Arun B., and others.

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