River Phalguni being polluted with industrial waste: Citizens’ Forum approaches KSPCB
Surathkal: Members of the Citizens’ Forum here have alleged that River Phalguni is being polluted with the waste from the Baikampady Industrial Area, Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) and the Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
“The industrial waste is being dumped into the stream in Thokuru, whose water has turned black due to the pollution and is already stinking. The water from the stream goes to River Phalguni, as a result of which, the river water too is being polluted,” the forum members have alleged.
The forum members met the zonal officer of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) on Thursday, to discuss the matter.
An investigation team led by the zonal officer Ramesh collected samples of the water from the stream in Thokuru. The officer and the members of the team admitted that the stream did seem to have been polluted by industrial waste.
“The matter should be investigated and strict action should be taken against the guilty. Only then can River Phalguni be saved,” members of the forum urged the KSPCB officer.
They also warned that a protest would be undertaken if the Board failed to do so.
Muneer Katipalla, convener of the forum, Farooq, president of Jokatte Gram Panchayat, and Aboobakar Bava, member of the Panchayat and leader of the forum were present.
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CEO’s Rs 14 lakh Louis Vuitton dog suitcase triggers social media debate
New Delhi: An Indian CEO has triggered widespread debate on social media after reportedly spending Rs 14 lakh on a Louis Vuitton suitcase designed for his dog. Ajay Thakore, CEO of Doctor Multimedia, shared a video on Instagram showcasing the extravagant purchase, which has since drawn mixed reactions.
In the video, Thakore is seen entering a Louis Vuitton store, stating, "I think my dog has something to pick up." He then reveals the "Bone Trunk," a bone-shaped, hard-shell suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The video’s caption read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The post quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and disbelief. Some criticized the CEO’s indulgence, questioning the morality of spending such a large sum on a pet accessory when pressing issues like poverty and animal welfare exist. Comments ranged from disbelief to sharp criticism, with one user remarking, "Imagine how far $20k would go at an animal rescue." Others viewed it as a reflection of societal excess, calling it a "grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society."
However, Thakore also found support from some users, who defended his right to spend his wealth as he pleased. One commenter noted the irony of criticism coming from people who indulge in expensive gadgets, writing, "It's funny how many condemn this spending yet think nothing of buying an $800 iPhone without considering charity."
