Foundation stone laid for 'Fortune Galaxy' residential, commercial complex in Bajpe
The foundation stone laying ceremony for 'Fortune Galaxy', a forthcoming residential and commercial complex near the Propel Auto LPG station in Bajpe, was held on Sunday. This project, undertaken by the Fortune Promoters based in Moodubidiri, marks a significant development in the region.
Dr. M. Mohan Alva, President of Alvas Education Foundation, inaugurated the assembly program following the laying of the foundation stone. In his address, he commended Fortune Promoters for their commitment to providing legal and secure constructions, enhancing the infrastructure of Bajpe Nagar.
UT Khader, the President of the Karnataka State Assembly, unveiled the brochure of Fortune Promoters during the event. He expressed optimism about the positive impact 'Fortune Galaxy' will have on the environmental landscape of Bajpe, predicting a rise in the value of nearby plots with the development of the complex.
Acknowledging the role of Fortune Promoters in addressing housing needs, Khader emphasized the importance of private initiatives in supplementing government efforts. Former minister Abhayachandra Jain also lauded the organization for its transparency and experience in the construction sector, noting its adherence to legal procedures and quality assurance.
Anil Lobo, Chairman of MCC Bank in Mangalore, extended his best wishes to Fortune Promoters.
Bajpe Gram Panchayat former president Sahul Hameed, Fortune Promoters partners Abulal Puthige, Rony Fernandes, Denis Pereira, Mahendra Varma, Fortune Galaxy project co-promoter Hassan Abbas and others were present in the ceremony.
Sahil Zahir facilitated the proceedings as the host of the program.
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What happens to terms Keralite, Keralan: Tharoor's witty take on Keralam replacing Kerala
New Delhi (PTI): Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor had a witty take on Kerala's name change on Tuesday, asking what happens now to the terms "Keralite" and "Keralan" for the "denizens" of the new "Keralam".
In a lighter vein, Tharoor said 'Keralamite' sounds like a microbe and 'Keralamian' like a rare earth mineral.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the proposal for altering the name of Kerala to Keralam.
Ahead of the Cabinet decision announcement, Tharoor said, "All to the good, no doubt, but a small linguistic question for the Anglophones among us: what happens now to the terms 'Keralite' and 'Keralan' for the denizens of the new 'Keralam'?
"'Keralamite' sounds like a microbe and 'Keralamian' like a rare earth mineral ! @CMOKerala might want to launch a competition for new terms resulting from this electoral zeal," he said, sharing the media report on the name change.
The Legislative Assembly of Kerala passed a resolution on June 24, 2024 to alter the name of Kerala to Keralam'.
Thereafter, the government of Kerala requested the government of India to take necessary steps to amend the First Schedule to the Constitution by altering the name of Kerala to Keralam according to Article 3 of the Constitution.
The matter regarding the alteration of the name Kerala to Keralam was considered in the Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India and with the approval of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the draft note for the Cabinet for changing Kerala to Keralam was circulated to the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department, and the Ministry of Law and Justice for their comments.
The Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department, and the Ministry of Law and Justice have concurred with the proposal for the alteration of Kerala as Keralam.
After approval of the Union Cabinet, the president of India will refer a Bill, namely the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala for expressing its views under the proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution of India.
After receipt of the views of the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala, the government of India will take further action and the recommendation of the president will be obtained for the introduction of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 for the alteration of Kerala as Keralam in Parliament.
Meanwhile, on Monday night, Tharoor said he was truly pleased to see C Rajagopalachari honoured by a statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"He was its first Indian occupant as the only Indian Governor-General of India, before we became a Republic and he yielded his seat to the new President. I have long admired his convictions and was a strong supporter of his Swatantra Party in my student days," Tharoor said.
"His set of values and principles -- liberal economics and support for free enterprise, combined with social justice; strong anchoring in Indian civilization and religious faith but without a shred of communal bigotry; and a staunch faith in the rights & freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution, including keeping the government out of our kitchens, bedrooms and libraries -- remain mine to this day," the Congress MP said.
It is sad that there are so few left to follow him today, Tharoor added on X.
