Beach cleaning program at Ullal Beach successfully organised by Make A Change Foundation
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Mangaluru: The Make A Change Foundation, under the leadership of its founder and chairman Suhail Kandak, successfully organized the Beach Cleaning Initiative 2025 at Ullal Beach, Mangaluru, on Sunday marking another milestone in its mission towards community welfare and environmental conservation.
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from youth volunteers, students, local community members, NGOs, and environmental enthusiasts, who came together with a shared vision – to restore the natural beauty of Ullal Beach and spread awareness on the importance of keeping our coastal stretches clean.
Over the course of the event, several tonnes of plastic waste, bottles, wrappers, fishing nets, and other non-biodegradable materials were collected and systematically segregated for recycling and proper disposal. The beach, which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Dakshina Kannada, was visibly rejuvenated after the massive cleanup effort.
Speaking at the event, Suhail Kandak said: “Beach cleaning isn't just a one-day effort – it's about building a lasting sense of environmental responsibility. We aim to inspire citizens, especially youth, to become change-makers in protecting nature.”
The initiative was also designed as a community celebration of sustainability, with interactive sessions, awareness talks on waste management, cultural performances, and eco-friendly activities. Local residents appreciated the program, stressing that such collective efforts are vital to protecting the marine ecosystem and ensuring a clean, safe environment for future generations.
The Make A Change Foundation has been working across Karnataka on issues of environmental protection, youth empowerment, education, and social justice. The Ullal Beach Cleaning adds to its growing list of impactful community initiatives, aligning with its broader vision of building a more responsible and sustainable society.
The foundation extended gratitude to all volunteers, partner organizations, and local authorities who supported the event. It has also announced plans to organize similar clean-up drives and awareness campaigns in other parts of Dakshina Kannada in the coming months.
The initiative was supported by Yenepoya Institutions, Janapriya Hospital, Dream Deal Group and MFC group of Hotels.
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National Herald case: Shivakumar to seek time next week to appear before Delhi police
New Delhi/Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday said he will ask for time from Delhi police to appear before them next week, to provide required information as part of the probe into the National Herald case.
He said he will seek time after the ongoing winter session of Karnataka legislature ends on December 19. He will also ask the Delhi police to provide him the FIR copy.
Shivakumar, who is in the national capital, had earlier said that he will appear before the Delhi police on Monday. But, he postponed the plan in order to rush back to Karnataka to participate in the last rites of veteran Congress leader Shamanuru Shivashankarappa, scheduled later in the day in Davangere.
"I had to go (to appear before the Delhi police), but I have to go back urgently. I'm asking them for time, stating that I will come next week," Shivakumar told reporters in New Delhi.
"They (Delhi police) have not attached the FIR copy while issuing notice to me. I need FIR copy, because we had already given all the required replies to the ED. I don't know what the FIR says, I only read in papers. They have given notice, I will ask for a FIR copy. I will come next week after the Assembly session."
The Delhi Police had issued a notice to Shivakumar, who is also the Karnataka Congress chief, seeking financial and transactional details as part of its probe into the National Herald case.
The notice issued by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) states that Shivakumar is "supposed to be having vital information" pertaining to the National Herald case registered on October 3 this year, against top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
In the notice dated November 29, the EOW had asked Shivakumar to appear before it or provide the requested information by December 19 latest.
Investigators have sought details about his personal background, his association with the Congress party, and a complete break up of funds allegedly transferred by him or associated entities to Young Indian.
To a question on meeting AICC General Secretaries K C Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala, amid the ongoing power tussle between him and CM Siddaramaiah over the Chief Minister post, Shivakumar said when he comes to Delhi, he usually meets every one.
"Whether it is Surjewala or Kharge (AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge) or Venugopal, I will meet everyone. During lunch yesterday I met Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. I have met everyone. What's wrong?" he asked.
Shivakumar was in Delhi to take part in Congress' "Vote Chori" rally on Sunday, and had also participated in the lunch organised by the party for its leaders.
Responding to a question, whether any meeting is planned with leaders today, the Deputy CM said, he and Kharge will be travelling together to Karnataka, to pay last respects to Shamanuru Shivashankarappa.
Asked if he will seek time for a separate meeting with Congress leadership including Rahul Gandhi, during the next visit to Delhi, Sivakumar said, "such things will be there between us in the party.... you don't worry."
