Moodbidri: Alvas Group organises 22nd grand iftar koota
Moodbidri: The 22nd annual grand ‘Alvas Iftar Koota 2025’ hosted by the Alva's Education Foundation here was held at the Krishi Siri Vedike on Saturday, March 15.
Speaking on the occasion, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind State Secretary and Shanti Prakashan Manager Mohammad Kunhi emphasized the importance of spreading love over hatred in today's world. He praised the Alva’s Education Foundation, under the leadership of Dr. Mohan Alva, for organizing the event and fostering a spirit of inclusivity.
“It is impossible to overcome evil with evil. It should be overcome with a message of goodness and love. This Iftar gathering is a symbol of unity that delivers a powerful message to society," he added.
He also highlighted the importance of Ramadan stating that, “Ramadan is a worship that cleanses the mind of man. It is a worship that invites man from evil to good and leads him with good and curbs evil.”
Stressing the need for more such events, he added, "The pollution of the world is a result of the pollution of the human mind, and programs like these play a vital role in fostering friendship and understanding."
Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of Shaheen Educational Institutions, Bidar, graced the event as the chief guest and extended his wishes.
Dr. Mohan Alva, Bharat Mustafa, Vivek Alva, and others were present during the ceremony.
The program was compered by Abul Ala Puttige, and arrangements for Namaz were made after Iftar. The Iftar feast included fruits, samosas, sharbat, mutton biryani, chicken masala, chicken kebabs, and salads. Additionally, a separate space was arranged for women attendees.
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BJP accuses Karnataka govt of 'failing' to prevent noise pollution caused by 'azaan'
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Members of the Opposition BJP on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka government for not taking measures to prevent the alleged noise pollution caused by 'azaan', the Islamic call to prayer.
BJP MLC D S Arun raised the issue in the Legislative Council during the question hour, accusing the ruling Congress of "appeasement" by failing to take action against mosques that are violating the Supreme Court's directives.
Karnataka Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, responding to the question, said, as per the directives of the Supreme Court in sensitive zones, the noise level should not exceed 50 decibels during the day and 40 decibels at night, and in residential areas, 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night.
In commercial areas, the noise should not exceed 65 decibels during the day, 55 at night, and in industrial areas, 75 during the day and at night 70 decibels, he said.
Pointing out that the Karnataka government had issued an order in 2022, assigning responsibility to a committee headed by a DySPs or ACPs for the effective implementation of the rules, the minister said when a complaint is received about noise pollution, the Pollution Control Board will inspect it and provide information about the decibel level to the police to take further action, including filing of criminal cases.
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"Not only during azaan, but also during bhajans held in temples and marriage events, among others, the violations happen. There is a need to spread awareness. The Supreme Court has ordered against bursting firecrackers, but it is being violated. Efforts will be made to implement the rules effectively," he said.
Several BJP MLAs, including Arun, Bharathi Shetty, among others, were not satisfied with the minister's reply. They took strong exception to it.
Arun noted that in the last three years, only 52 cases have been taken, and said there are clear violations by almost all mosques, but no action has been taken. "The decibels have in fact increased under this government. The government is giving protection to them."
Reacting to this, Khandre, calling it a "sensitive matter", said, "It is not right to politicise the issue. The law of this land is equal for everyone."
Hitting back, Arun asked, "Why is the matter sensitive? What is preventing you (the government) from implementing the Supreme Court directives?"
