October 23, 2012

Huge quantity of Sandalwood seized in NMPT; four arrested

Mangalore, Oct 23, 2012: A huge quantity of Red Sandalwood logs seized in NMPT by the Customs Department. Four people have been arrested in this connection. 


Acting on a tip off, the customs and the police raided the NMPT and seized a container load of Red Sandalwood logs weighing more than 5 tons worth over Rs 1.5 crore. The people who is connected with this consignment are been arrested and investigation is on. - MT

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October 20, 2012

Protest in Bhatkal against anti-Islamic Movie

Bhatkal:A huge protest was organized by the Majilis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem Bhatkal on Friday evening to condemn against the blasphemous anti-Islamic American movie which has cast aspirations on the character and conduct of our beloved Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). The protest was conducted with the demand of banning the movie in the entire world. On one side the PM of India was thanked for restricting the movie in India, and on other hand he was requested to use his power and influence to pressurize America to restrict the movie completely in the entire world.


'There are two basic reasons behind all the conspiracies which are put forward against Islam and Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Firstly, the kind of affinity which the Muslims should have towards the Prophet is comparatively meeker and also that the footsteps of the Prophet are not being followed practically in proper sense. And second, it is obligatory upon every Muslim to propagate Islam and teachings of Muhammed (PBUH) to the entire humanity, but it is carried out insufficiently by us. As a result of these, we are facing such adverse situations today. Such kind of circumstances only reminds us that we should fulfill our duties towards our beloved Prophet (PUBH) in a complete and pleasant manner'. These were the heart provoking and sentimental thoughts put forward by the Honorable Moulana Abdul Bari Nadwi, the principal of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal and the effective orator of the community. He was addressing the gathering on the occasion of protest program which was held at the Anjuman ground.

The Moulana said that all the truthfulness, greatness, highness, exaltedness, auspiciousness, esteem and respect conclude with the beloved Prophet of Almighty Allah, Muhammed (PBUH). There is nothing greater than him. The Almighty Allah himself has exalted and glorified the name of his beloved Prophet (PBUH), and now there is not even a single body that can diminish His image. Anybody trying to do such an act will himself be a failure. The history has witnessed that any group or individual trying to do such a lousy act have disdained themselves. Anybody trying to cast aspersions on the character and personality of our Holy Prophet (PBUH) will be disgraced in this world and hereafter by the Allah Almighty as promised. It is the duty of each follower to follow the right path and make the life of Prophet as his way of life, only then the Almighty will help us turn all the evil into good.


Mr. Ishaq Puttur CA, the member of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Mangalore was present as the Chief Guest of the function. Addressing the audience in Kannada language, he said that if there is any personality in the world worth loving and respecting, it is the personality of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). The game which is being played on the name of individual freedom is an open conspiracy. Any amount of action against such plot does not suffice. An Honorable personality is being disgraced on the name of freedom of speech and individuality. This is not just against any religion, but against the rights of Humanity, because respecting each and every individual is considered as humane act. The character of Muhammed (PBUH) was such that, he respected and cared even for his greatest enemies. When He was asked to migrate to Madinah by the Allah Almighty, He had the deposits of even His enemies, and it was His greatness that He gave the responsibility of paying all the deposits to the concerned people to his companion Hazrat Ali (RZ). On the occasion of conquest of Makkah, He could have plainly slaughtered all His enemies, but it was the Highness of His character and conduct and highest display of humanity, that He forgave the entire population of his enemies, except a few countable convicts of war, who were punished accordingly. The history has witnessed such uncountable incidents which had displayed the Prophet�s love for humanity; irrespective of the whether the person he is dealing with is His friend or foe. The best answer for all the ongoing conspiracies is that we Muslims follow the footsteps of our beloved Prophet (PBUH) and the practically display it in front of the world.
The program began with the recitation of verses of Holy Quran by Moulavi Muhammed Irfan Nadwi. The naath was presented by Muhammed Zafeer Shingeri. The Tanzeen General Secretary , Mr. Altaf Kharuri presented the welcoming note and described the aims and objectives of the function. He said that when a film was made on Prophet Jesus (AS), it was banned in all places, and today the sentiments of Muslims are being played with on the name of freedom of individuality. He thanked the Prime Minister of India, Mr. manmoham Singh on the behalf of Muslims of Bhatkal, for restricting the circulation of the concerned film on youtube in India, and demanded that he use his power to pressurize America to ban the particular film in the entire world.

The vice president of Tanzeem, Mr. SM Parvez gave the presidential speech. Mr. Ateeq-ur-Rahman Shabandari convened the program. Mr. Abdul Raqeeb MJ read out the memorandum to the audience. On this occasion, Majilis-e-Islah-o-Tanzeem Bhatkal presented a memorandum to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal Mr. V Ram Prasad Manohar, which was addressed to the Prime Minister of India. The memorandum demanded the Prime Minister to put pressure on America to ban the anti islamic film all over the world. 
Moulana Muhammed Iqbal Mulla Nadwi, the Qazi of Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal; Moulana Khaja Moinuddin Akrami Madani, the Qazi of Khaleefa Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal; Mr. Jaan Abdurrahman Mohtesham, the president of Jamatul Muslimeen Bhatkal; Mr. Syed Hasan Saqqaf, the president of Markazi Khaleefa Jamatul Muslimeen, Bhatkal; Mr. Ismail Hasan Damudi, the vice president of Anjuman Hami-e-Muslimeen Bhatkal; Mr. Muhammed Shafi Shabandari, the administraor of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal; Moulana Abdul Aleem Qasmi, General Secretary of Jamaatul Muslimeen Bhatkal; Mr. Nizamuddin Abu Muhammed Qazi, the president of Jamatul Muslimeen Manki, Mr. Shaikh Shabbir, the president of Jamatul Muslimeen Murdeshwar and other dignitaries were present on the dice.

The congregation witnessed thousands of lovers of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) who had gathered there to prove their love for the Prophet and condemn against the blasphemous Anti-Islamic movie. - SO
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Kingfisher Airlines’ licence suspended by aviation regulator

New Delhi , October 20, 2012: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended the flying licence of Kingfisher Airlines for failing to come up with a viable financial revival plan. The Vijay Mallya-promoted airline, which has not operated a single flight since October 1, had been asked to explain by today why its licence should not be suspended or cancelled. But its response to the show cause notice issued by the regulator was not satisfactory. The airline had asked for more time and a personal hearing, but gave no details on a financial plan or operational plans, which is what the DGCA had asked for.
 
On Friday, the airline said it was extending its partial lockout until October 23.  A statement issued later said, "The management hopes to resume operations on November 6."

On Wednesday the regulator rejected Kingfisher’s winter schedule and its slots will be redistributed.   
 
The airline was forced to declare a lockout and suspend flight operations after its 250 engineers went on strike on September 30. They were later joined by pilots. The employees are protesting against non-payment of salaries and dues, and have said that work will resume only after all dues are paid and assurances are given that salaries will be paid on time. The airline last paid some of its employees salary in March this year; for seven months no one has been paid.

Several talks between the staff and the management have failed and so the impasse has continued. A crucial meeting on Thursday last too remained inconclusive. The management has offered payment of a month’s salary, but the staff say that is unacceptable.


Friday’s statement quoted Prakash Mirpuri, Kingfisher’s vice-president of corporate communications, as saying, "We had a positive meeting with employee representatives on October 17 and are hopeful of reaching common ground when we meet again next week."

Shares in Kingfisher Airlines dropped 4.8 per cent on Friday ahead of the October 20 deadline to respond to the civil aviation authorities. The DGCA had told the airline on October 5 to demonstrate why its permit to fly should not be suspended or cancelled for failing to establish a "safe, efficient and reliable service", and gave it 15 days to reply.

The airline currently has only 10 operational aircraft compared to 66 planes a year ago. It is reeling under a $1.4 billion (Rs. 7,524 crore) debt and has accumulated operating losses of Rs. 8,000 crore.

Earlier this month, lenders to the airline earlier this month agreed to release Rs. 60 crore from an escrow account to keep the airline afloat. An escrow account, which prevents a default in loan obligations by a company, ensures that funds received by a company cannot be accessed by it but goes directly to the lenders. After the restructuring of loans to Kingfisher Airlines in 2010-11, its lenders had taken charge of cash flows, including funds received through ticket sales. The airline needs Rs. 55 to 60 crore to pay salaries for two months. - MT
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Aamir Khan leaves for Haj

Quite the family man, Aamir Khan is busy keeping his promise to his mother, Zeenat Hussain. He had recently told her he would accompany her on a pilgrimage to Mecca.


So, in between returning from the hectic Chicago schedule of Dhoom 3 on Thursday and attending the music launch of Talaash, his upcoming coproduction with Excel Entertainment, the actor, like a dutiful son, left for the 14-day holy trip to Mecca on Friday evening, along with his mom, eight other family members and a Maulana. And, he left no stone unturned to make the Haj pilgrimage a memorable one.
We’ve learnt he has booked the tour from Byculla’s Al Khalid Tours and Travels that specialises in providing luxurious Haj and Umrah packages. He has chosen the best available option – the Platinum package, which implies he and his family will stay at hotels closest to the sacred sanctuaries with twin-sharing room (costing Rs 6.65 lakh; break-up Rs 85,000 plus $10,300) as the likely option.

The group will stay at Hotel Al Massa in Mecca and Hotel Elaf Taiba in Medina; both four-star hotels that are at a walking distance from the holy spots and are known to cater to the most discerning of international travellers. One of the officials at the tour office refused to divulge further details saying, “Aamir is lucky to get a chance to embark on Haj with his mother. This will be his first Haj trip.”
While Aamir and group left Mumbai by the 6.30 pm direct flight of Saudi Airlines on Friday, they will board the flight back to maximum city from Jeddah Airport on November 3.
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October 18, 2012

Sonia to visit Mangalore Today

Mangalore: Congress President Sonia Gandhi will undertake a one day visit to Karnataka today, her second this year, to galvanise partymen for next year's assembly election.
During her brief visit to the coastal town of Mangalore, she would address prominent leaders of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada district and party workers, Congress sources said.

Later she would launch the 'Kudroli Gokarnatha Temple Centenary celebrations' and Mangalore Dasara festivities, they said. Gandhi,who will arrive here by a special aircraft by 1300 hrs tomorrow, is expected to return to Delhi by the evening.


In April she participated in the Guruvandana programme and birthday celebrations of centenarian Sri Shivakumara Swamiji, the pontiff of Siddaganga mutt in Tumkur.

Her visit to this coastal district assumes significance as Congress is trying to re-establish its popularity in this region, which has now become a BJP stronghold.

KPCC President G Parameshwara and Opposition leader in the assembly Siddaramaiah will be brief Sonia Gandhi on the present political scene in Karnataka, Cauvery issue and also the internal bickering in the ruling BJP, they said.  - SO
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DK couple found dead in Bangalore residence

Bangalore, Oct 18, 2012 : A young couple hailing from DK was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bangalore. The deceased are Sandeep Hegde (28), an engineer and son of Chittaranjan Hegde of Thodar in Moodubidri, and Soumya (26), a doctor and daughter of Dharmendra Jain, the owner of Hotel Shanthi Sagar in Udupi.

Sources say that Sandeep, who worked for Process Engineer at Tata Services, married Soumya four years back. They lived in Amarajyothi Nagar in Vijayanagar in Bangalore.

Their dead bodies were found in their house last night, and it is widely believed that the couple committed suicide. Currently, their bodies have been taken to hospital for post mortem.

Neighbours suspected that wife may have ended her life first and after witnessing the tragedy husband too may have taken the extreme step. However, the exact cause of death is yet to be determined.

The Vijayanagar police, who have registered a case, are now investigating. - MT
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