Bhatkal Tanzeem condemns Pulwama attack; calls for ‘adequate compensation’ for martyrs' families
Bhatkal: The umbrella organization of local Muslim organisations of Bhatkal, Majlis-e-Islah wa Tanzeem, on Friday issued a press release condemning the dastardly Pulwama attack which killed 44 CRPF soldiers on Thursday.
Expressing its deep condolences to the families of the victims of the ‘Horrendous’ act, the organization called on the government to pay ‘adequate compensation’ to the injured soldiers and the families of the martyrs.
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The press release issued by the General Secretary of the organization Altaf Kharuri, also stated that the government should take ‘strong action against the culprits’.
A suicide bomber associated with Pakistan based terror outfit, Jaish-e-Muhammed rammed into a bus of the CRPF convoy, with his scorpio car loaded with over 300kgs of explosives killing 44 CRPF soldiers while injuring several other.
The attack has sent the nation into a state of shock and mourning, and people and organsisations from across the country have called for strictest action by the government against the perpetrators of the attack.
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Dinesh Gundu Rao seeks more Vande Bharat trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru; Writes to Centre
Says Mangaluru has potential to emerge as strong alternative to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.
In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.
The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.
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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.
The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.
Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.
