Let’s continue tradition of harmony: Home Minister MB Patil
'Beary Mela' kicks off
Mangaluru, February 8: “In India which has unity in diversity, people of all communities like Hindu, Muslim, Christianity and others have harmonious life. Without falling prey to the words of any communal forces, people should strive hard to build harmonious Mangaluru, harmonious Karnataka and finally, the country and thus, continue the harmonious tradition in the country”, said Home Minister MB Patil.
Inaugurating a three-day ‘Beary Mela’, organized by the Bearys Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), at the town hall here on Friday, the Home Minister said that the Beary community which was lagging behind in all sectors including education, has improved in education, social and industrial sectors, because of their hard work. So, everyone should come forward to build a strong and harmonious society without paying heed to the plans of some vested interests, he said.
Based on the request of district minister UT Khader, the department would set up fire brigade station at Mudipu in Mangaluru Assembly Constituency, he announced.
Patil inaugurated the convention by pouring water to a plant, while district minister UT Khader released the souvenir, published by the BCCI.
BCCI president Haji SM Rasheed presided over the programme. MLC BM Farooq, mayor Bhaskar Moily, former minister Ramanath Rai, former MLA BA Moideen Bava, KS Muhammad Masood, JR Lobo, former Rajya Sabha Member B Ibrahim, Dakshina Kannada Wakf Committee president Kanachur Monu, Beary Academy president Karambar Muhammad, KCCI president PB Abdul Hameed, Trophical Group president K Khalid Bava, Iqbal Ahmed Bengaluru of Little Flower School , BCCI UAE Unit president SM Basheer, city corporation commissioner Muhammad Nazeer, corporator Abdurravoof, Abdul Razaq Kalandar of Mukka Sea Food , Coastal Group president Abdul Rasheed, Anvar Hussain of Blueline Foods, C Mohmood of Janata Food Industries, Delta Group president Syed Karnire, Beary Academy former president MB Abdurrehman, Muhammad Ali Uchil, Badruddin of Delta Ready Mix Concrete and Industries, Jamaate Islami Hind former president KM Sharief, UN Abdurrazaq of Fahad Fish Meal and Oil Company, Mansoor Ahmed of Bahrain, BCCI Chikmagaluru unit president Abdussattar, Hassan unit president Zakir, Muslim Education Institutions Federation president Muhammad Beary Edapadavu, JDS national executive committee member AA Hyder Partippadi, Hanief Haji Goltamojalu of Hidaya Foundation, Sullia town panchayat member Muhammad Mustafa, Beary Sports Promoters president Muhammad Hussain, information officer Khader Sha and others were present.
Exhibition stalls inaugurated
Yenepoya University vice chancellor Y Abdulla Kunhi inaugurated the exhibition stalls put up in the town hall premises in order to encourage the business and employment opportunities.
Achievers award
BA Group founder president Dr B Ahmed Mohiuddin was given BCCI lifetime achievement award, while Kannur university former vice chancellor Dr M Abdul Rehman was given BCCI Academic Excellence Award, KS Sheik Karnire was given BCCI NRI Business Excellence Award, AK Group of Companies founder president AK Ahmed was given BCCI Business Excellence Award on the occasion.
Eight-year-old Muhammad Faraz, who made a Guinness world record in Skating, was honoured on the occasion.
On February 9 at 4.30 pm to 7 pm, ‘Bearys Got talent’ talent search programme would be conducted. On February 10 from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm, an interaction with successful businessmen of the nation and abroad would be held. Cultural programmes will be held in the evening everyday.
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Haryana govt doctors go on indefinite strike
Ambala/Kurukshetra (PTI): Government doctors in Haryana intensified their protest on Wednesday, extending their strike for an indefinite period in protest against the non-fulfilment of their demands, including the implementation of the modified assured career progression scheme.
The doctors had earlier launched a two-day strike, from December 8 to 9, which they have now extended for an indefinite period.
Amid the standoff with protesting doctors, the Haryana government, on Tuesday evening, invoked the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), prohibiting any strike by government doctors. The state health department ordered the deduction of salaries of the doctors for the days they remained off duty due to the protest.
The strike was initiated following a call from the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, which represents government doctors in the state.
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As a result, healthcare services, including essential diagnostic services, ultrasound, and CT scan at many hospitals, were affected.
Dr Rajesh Khyalia, president of the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association, said the government had promised a year ago to fulfil their demands, which included a halt to direct recruitment of senior medical officers and implementation of a modified assured career progression scheme.
"We request the government to fulfil its promise. But rather than fulfilling its promise, it is trying to suppress our voice through ESMA or issuing letters," he said.
"Our doctors are not getting promotions. "We do not understand why the government is pressuring us. Why is it not implementing its promise?" he questioned.
He further said that three doctors in Panchkula are observing a fast unto death until the demands are met.
Noting that they are ready for a dialogue, Khyalia said they have not yet received any invitation from the government for talks.
The HCMSA has been demanding a halt in the direct recruitment of SMO and the implementation of modified assured career progression.
In the wake of the strike, state health authorities deployed doctors from the National Health Mission, medical colleges, ESIC, consultants, and Ayush practitioners to ensure that healthcare services continued without disruption.
Meanwhile, in Ambala and Kurukshetra, there was not much of an impact on healthcare services due to the strike.
Civil Surgeon Ambala Dr Rakesh Sahal said that 168 doctors are enrolled in the Ambala district, and they were present on Wednesday. He informed that all departments, including lab, ultrasound and X-ray, are functioning, and that patients are receiving proper medical care.
He further assured that all community health centres and primary health centres were working smoothly, adding that there has been no impact in Ambala due to the strike.
In Kurukshetra, the strike failed to evoke a response with all doctors reporting for duty at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narain District Hospital.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Sukhbir Singh Mehla said that while 23 of the 124 doctors were absent on Monday, 18 were absent on Tuesday. But not a single doctor skipped duty on Wednesday.
He said that medical services were functioning smoothly and patients did not face any inconvenience.
