Bearys Group of Institutions holds 'Clean Beach & Green Kodi' event in Kundapur
Tribute paid to ISRO for the success of Chandrayaan-3
Kundapur: A round of cleaning the beach at Kodi in the taluk was held on Sunday, as the 23rd event of the 'Clean Beach & Green Kodi' project started by the Bearys Group of Institutions at Kodi during the World Green Building Week 2021.
The organizers also held an event on the occasion in honour of ISRO for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3.
The beach cleaning event was inaugurated by Syed Beary, Chairman and Managing Trustee of Bearys Educational institutions, with Coastal Security Police (CSP) officials; Forest Department officials in Kundapur; Lions Club, Kundapur; Town Municipality of Kundapur and the locals participating in it. Addressing the gathering, Syed Beary said that participation in such noble events as cleaning the environment was superior to offering prayers to the Almighty in religious centres like temples, churches and mosques. He advised students to take inspiration from the success of the Chandrayaan-3 to reach great heights in the future and also asked teachers to provide adequate support to their students.
CSP Superintendent of Police Abdul Ahad reminisced the words of former President of India APJ Abdul Kalam on what a dream is. "A dream is not what we see in sleep, but that which does not let us sleep. Youngsters, especially students, should understand and always keep this in mind," he said.
The teachers and students of the Bearys Seaside Public School prepared a model of the Chandrayaan-3 launcher. They also formed a human chain showing 'ISRO' and sang patriotic songs, paying tribute to the national institution.
Bearys Group of Institutions President KM Abdul Rehaman, member of Board of Trustees Dr. Asif, Kundapur Town Municipality Chief Officer Manjunath and staff members, CSP Inspector Nanjappa and staff members, Forest Department Range Forest Officer Kiran Babu and staff members, Lions Club Kundapur President Naveen and members, Koteshwara Gram Panchayat president, development officer and members, heads of various departments of the Bearys Group of Institutions, teaching and non-teaching staff, students, advisory board members and School Development Committee members were present on the occasion.
Bearys Group of Institutions coordinator Prof Akash compered the program.
The presence of two Canadian citizens at the event caught the attention of all who participated.
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Karnataka govt directs municipal corps to regulate, prohibit pigeon feeding
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued directions to municipal corporations across the state to regulate and prohibit feeding pigeons in public places, citing serious public health concerns.
Deputy Secretary to Government V Lakshmikanth has written to the Urban Development Department requesting it to issue directions to the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and all municipal corporations to take immediate steps to implement the measures.
In an official note dated December 16 issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department and released to the media on Wednesday, the department said uncontrolled feeding of pigeons in public places has resulted in large congregations of birds, excessive droppings and serious health concerns, particularly respiratory illnesses linked to prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings and feathers such as hypersensitivity pneumonitis and other lung diseases.
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"The commissioner, the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Commissioners and chief officers of other municipal corporations shall take necessary action to mitigate the causes of dangerous disease spread by pigeon and enforce specified guidelines in their respective jurisdiction," the note said.
According to the department, these include a prohibition on feeding pigeons or causing pigeons to be fed in areas where it may cause nuisance or pose a health hazard to the public. Pigeon feeding shall be permitted only in designated areas in a controlled manner, subject to certain conditions.
"The designated areas may be selected in consultation with stakeholders. The responsibility for upkeep of the designated areas and compliance to the directions shall be taken up by some charitable organisation or an NGO. The feeding in designated areas shall be permitted only for some limited hours in the day," it said.
The note further stated that authorised officers of local authorities shall issue on-the-spot warnings and may impose fines for violation of the order, or lodge complaints to prosecute offenders under Sections 271 (Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) and 272 (Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
It also directed local authorities to conduct public awareness campaigns, including the display of signboards, banners and digital messages, explaining the health hazards associated with pigeon droppings and feathers, the content of the regulatory directions and penalties for violations, and alternative humane methods of bird conservation that do not endanger public health.
