Mangaluru social worker Yogesh Kalasadka wins "Person of the Year Award 2022"
The Ecolink Institute of Well-being on Thursday conferred the “Person of the Year” award 2022 to Yogesh Kalasadka, a popular social worker and a manager at the Mangalore Special Economic Zone for his services in the rehabilitation of people affected by the land acquisition.
Ecolink Institute of Well-being is an international training provider. It conferred the award in collaboration with the Linking Friends Club. The award recognizes people with outstanding achievements in human rights, education, and social work fields at the end of every year.
The award was conferred at a ceremony in Madanthyar on Wednesday by Vivek Vincent Pais, the Director of Dharmasthala Social Service Projects. Vivek Vincent Pais had won the Person of the Year Award in 2021.
Previously working in Link Center, he has proved his efficiency and leadership in developing community-based de-addiction camps and prevention programs. He has efficiently provided leadership for around 40 community-based De-addiction camps in various parts of Karnataka, including Gulbarga.
Known as a community organizer and social entrepreneur, Yogesha also manages a number of grass-root levels voluntary projects, especially targeting the education of school children, youth, temple renovation, agriculture, health, and rural development. He is also a certified addiction professional from Ecolink Institute & Colombo Plan.
Handing over the award, Vivek Vincent Pais appreciated him for his number of community initiatives for supporting the education of poor children, supporting the salary of teachers in rural schools, and giving leadership in community projects.
Dr. Thomas Scaria, the Director of the Ecolink Institute said Yogesh is an Icon of youth who has played significant roles in rehabilitation services, both among farmers and those addicted to alcohol and drug use disorder.
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Bengaluru Police bust major drug network; 16 arrested, narcotics worth Rs 36.67 crore seized
Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal narcotics trade, Bengaluru City Police have arrested 16 accused persons and seized narcotic substances worth Rs 36.67 crore.
According to Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, those arrested include four foreign nationals, eight persons from other states and four locals. Police said the network had interstate as well as international links.
Police recovered 9 kg 64 grams of MDMA, 5 kg 195 grams of hydro ganja, 19,755 LSD strips, 156 grams of heroin, 618 grams of charas, 332 grams of cocaine, 315 grams of drug-mixed gummies and 11 kg 470 grams of ganja from the accused.
The Commissioner said the action was carried out as part of a major anti-drug operation in the city. The network was busted with the support of the CCB Narcotics Control Squad and police stations of Bagaluru, Adugodi, Chikkajala, HSR Layout, Yeshwanthpur, Jalahalli and Jnanabharathi.
Cases were registered in CCB, East Division and West Division police stations based on specific intelligence received on different dates, following which raids were conducted.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused were procuring drugs at lower prices from foreign, interstate and local sources and selling them in Bengaluru at higher rates.
Police said college students and working professionals were among the main targets of the accused.
