Kapu: Congress organise protest against 'anti-people' policies of Central Government
Kapu: Blaming the central government of adapting anti-people policies Kapu Block Congress Committee on Monday organised a protest against the government here at the Vidyaniketan School campus.
The protesters alleged that the new amendment to the motor vehicle act and reviewed fines for traffic violation was looting people and expressed their anguish over the central government’s move to make amendments to the traffic laws.
The Block Congress Committee also demanded immediate release of flood relief to the state as it was hit by heavy rain and severe flooding.
Former Minister Vinaykumar Sorake, MLC Ivan D’Souza, Former MLA Shakuntala Shetty, Gopal Poojari, Ashok Kumar and others were present during the protest.
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Zakir Hussain in critical condition; Family issues clarification after reports of his demise
San Francisco: Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, renowned for his extraordinary talent, is in critical condition at a hospital in the United States due to severe heart-related ailments. His manager, Nirmala Bachani, confirmed his hospitalisation in San Francisco.
Amidst widespread reports of his demise, Hussain's family issued a clarification, stating that he is alive but critically ill. "He is still breathing, but very critical. Please pray for him," said his sister, Khurshid Aulia.
Earlier, several Union Ministers and Chief Ministers mistakenly paid tributes to the legendary percussionist on X (formerly Twitter). The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also had to delete its condolence post after the clarification. Hussain’s nephew, Ameer Aulia, also appealed on X, urging people to avoid spreading misinformation and to pray for his recovery.
Born in Bombay as the eldest son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allah Rakha, Zakir Hussain began his illustrious career at the age of 13. Over the decades, he collaborated with global icons, blending Indian classical music with jazz through pioneering projects like Shakti in 1973.
The Padma Vibhushan awardee has enthralled audiences worldwide with his virtuosity and innovative artistry, earning a place among India’s most celebrated classical musicians.
