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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ED seeks time to file reply on Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in money laundering case
New Delhi (PTI): The Enforcement Directorate on Monday sought time to file its reply on a plea by actor Jacqueline Fernandez seeking to turn approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Special Judge Prashant Sharma posted the matter for further proceedings on May 8.
The court had earlier on April 17 issued notice to the agency after the actor's counsel filed the application.
Fernandez, who was summoned by the ED several times in connection with the investigation, was named as an accused for the first time in a supplementary charge sheet filed by the agency.
On July 3, last year, the Delhi High Court dismissed her petition for quashing the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in the money laundering case.
Two months later, the Supreme Court refused to interfere with the high court's order.
Delhi Police had booked Chandrasekhar for allegedly duping the spouses of former promoters of Ranbaxy, Shivinder Singh and Malvinder Singh, of Rs 200 crore.
There are other ongoing investigations against him in several cases across the country.
Chandrasekhar and his wife, Leena Paulose, facing proceedings in a money laundering case, were arrested by Delhi Police along with others.
The police invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in the case.
Paulose and Chandrasekhar were alleged to have used 'hawala' routes and created shell companies along with other accused persons to park the money earned as proceeds of crime.
