HRS reaches out to families affected by landslide in Ankola’s Uluvere with essential items
Uluvere: A landslide in Uluvere village near Shirur has severely affected several families, destroying seven houses and partially damaging 21 others. This natural disaster has left many residents displaced and in urgent need of assistance.
The Humanitarian Relief Society (HRS), based in Karnataka, responded promptly to the crisis. Volunteers from Udupi, Uttara Kannada, and Dakshina Kannada visited the site to distribute essential ration supplies to the affected families. Among those who visited were Moulana Zubair S.M (state committee member), Ameer (Mangalore zonal leader), Aanam Ala group leader Bhatkal, Qamruddin Mashaikh (District President), Farhan Aajayeb, and Shafaat Shabandari.
HRS has committed to supporting the rehabilitation of the victims. According to local reports, the landslide has claimed the lives of 10 to 11 individuals, with eight bodies recovered so far. Among the deceased are five members of a family who owned a tea shop. Efforts are ongoing to find a lorry driver from Kerala believed to be buried under the debris.
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HRS General Secretary Mohammed Markara, speaking from Bangalore, emphasized the organization's capability to respond swiftly to natural disasters across India within 24 hours. The quick response and ongoing support from HRS are crucial as the community begins the process of recovery.
The landslide, triggered by heavy rains, struck suddenly, giving residents little time to escape. The HRS teams have been working tirelessly to provide not only essential supplies but also emotional support to those affected by the tragedy.
As rescue operations continue, the focus remains on finding and recovering any remaining victims. Despite the devastation, the community has shown resilience and unity. Support from HRS and other local organizations has been a source of hope.
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Priyanka Gandhi urges Nitin Gadkari to expedite road projects in Kerala's Wayanad
Wayanad/New Delhi (PTI): Congress MP from Wayanad Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said she met Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, seeking his intervention to expedite pending road infrastructure works in her constituency, including those aimed at addressing landslide issues at the Thamarassery pass.
Sharing photographs of the meeting on the social media platform 'X', Priyanka said Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, heard her concerns and sought updates from the relevant officials.
In her post, she expressed hope that the pressing issues she raised, which directly affect public safety and daily life, would receive the attention and urgency they deserve.
“Met respected Gadkari to raise issues concerning my constituency, Wayanad, and urged that pending works be expedited without further delay. He was kind enough to hear my concerns and get updates from the relevant officers,” she said.
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“I sincerely hope these pressing issues, which directly affect people’s safety and daily lives, will receive the attention and urgency they deserve,” she added.
A day earlier, Priyanka had sought an appointment with Gadkari in Parliament, saying she had been seeking an opportunity since June to discuss issues related to her constituency.
Responding to her request, the minister had said his doors were always open and that she could meet him at any time.
She subsequently met him at his office later the same day.
Met respected Shri @nitin_gadkari to raise issues concerning my constituency, Wayanad, and urged that pending works be expedited without further delay.
— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) December 19, 2025
He was kind enough to hear my concerns and get an update from the relevant officers.
I sincerely hope these pressing issues… pic.twitter.com/UkxnXP6gxn
