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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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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