Kumta: Cong, BJP, JDS leaders join Muslim organisations to condemn Pulwama attack
Kumta: In an absolute show of unity in diversity, several organisations including from both right wing and left, came together to condemn the Pulwama attack, here in Kumta on Monday.
Among the major organisations that participated in the condemnation meet and rally were, Congress, JDS, BJP, Hindu Jagarana Vedike, Kumta Jamat-ul-Muslimeen, North Kanara Muslim United Forum (NKMUF) and students of several educational institutions among others.
A solidarity march was also taken out, which marched across the major landmarks of the town, beginning from Mastikatte circle, sloganeering ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ along with anti-Pakistan slogans.
“People, irrespective of caste, creed, religion or any other differences joined the march in solidarity with the martyred soldiers, this shows that the nation is united in fight against terrorism and those who perpetrate and give shelters to them” NKMUF General Secretary, Mohsin Quazi told Vartha Bharati over phone call.
The march then headed to the Assistant Commissioner’s office where they submitted a memorandum to the President of India and the Prime Minister, condemning the attack and urging them to initiate strict action against the perpetrators.
Honnavar-Kumta BJP MLA, Dinakar Shetty, Ex-Congress MLA Sharada Shetty, Hindu Jagarana Vedike president Ganesh Bhat, North Kanara Muslim United Forum general secretary Muhammad Mohsin Quazi, Kumta Muslim Association president Muhammad Akbar Mulla, JDS leader Pradeep Naik, Ideal Education Trust president Basti Muhammad Malik Saheb, former BJP leader Suraj Naik Soni, Kumta Jamaat Ul Muslimeen president Muhammad Shafi Shaikh, Kumta Al-Ittihad Youth Committee president Iftikhar Shaikh Advocate RG Naik, Harish Shet, Sampat Kumar and others were present in the march.
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50% fine rebate on traffic fines ends tomorrow; Here’s how to pay your pending challan
Bengaluru: The last date to avail the 50% concession on fines for all unpaid traffic e-challans issued before 2020 comes to an end tomorrow
The Karnataka government announced the rebate after a gap of two months on November 20, and it was available for a limited period between November 21 and December 12.
Earlier, the government had offered a similar 50% discount on pending traffic fines between August 23 and September 12.
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As per the order, vehicle owners with pending traffic challans can clear their dues by paying only half of the total fine amount during the concession period.
How to View and Pay Pending Traffic Fines
Pending fines can be checked and paid through multiple platforms:
Karnataka State Police (KSP) app
ASTraM app of the Bengaluru Traffic Police
By providing your vehicle registration number at the nearest traffic police station
At the Traffic Management Centre
Through the Karnataka One/Bangalore One or Mangalore One websites
