New building law to be enforced shortly: Minister UT Khader
'Green House- Smart House' construction
Mangaluru, September 30: Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader said that "the government would enforce the New Building Act shortly to emphasise on construction of green and smart houses as green houses and clean environment is the need of the hour in the society".
Felicitating those who contributed for the environmental conservation, at the Green Walkathon 2018, organised by the Beary's Institute of Technology ( BIT) and BEADS at the Town Hall here on Sunday, the Minister said that priority would be given for reuse of water and solid waste management. It was planning to make it mandatory to plant minimum four saplings and manage them and ground water recharging pits, he said.
Hailing the role of engineers in the building construction, the Minister said that the engineers could bring in revolutionary changes in the society by creating awareness among people on giving priority to environment while constructing houses.
Inaugurating the programme, Beary's Academy of Learning chairman and Beary's Group CMD Syed Mohammed Beary said that just speeches on global warming. Everybody should understand their responsibility and give importance to sustainable development to protect environmental balance. His company has been giving importance to environment friendly buildings, he said.
"Kerala and Kodagu natural disasters were the clear evidence on ill-treatment and exploitation of the environment. We don't have any objections about development. But we shouldn't develop anything by erasing the natural greenery", he said.
Ramakrishna Mission, Abdul Rahman of Anti-pollution Drive, snake conservator Suraj Maskeranus, soilless green plantation builder Suraj Ajila, environmental activist Shashidhar Shetty, animal conservator Thouseef Ahmed, forest developer Abdul Kareem, environmental activist Madhava Ullal and Clean beach activist Yathiraj Baikampady were felicitated on the occasion.
Dean (Academy)Dr Mahabaleshwarappa, BIT polytechnic principal Dr Azeez Musthafa, programme coordinator Prof Rukhiyat, BEADS principal Ashok Mendonza, BIT principal Dr Anthony AJ, Sheik Zaid and Afra Basheer were present.
Before the stage programme, BEADs principal Ashok Mendonza flagged off the Green Walkathon at Mangala Stadium. Students from BIT, BEADS and other institutions participated in the Walkathon.
Proposal to use solar energy in Vidhana Soudha and Vikas Soudha
"A proposal to install solar panels on Vidhana Soudha and Vikas Soudha and use the solar energy was submitted to the state government and it would be first of its kind in the country. The company has submitted a proposal to the principal secretary of the state government on giving FAR concession from the tax being collected for green buildings, said Beary's Academy of Learning chairman and Beary's Group CMD Syed Mohammed Beary.
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Teenager beheaded in 4-decade-old fight over land in UP's Jaunpur; revenue officer suspended
Jaunpur (UP), Oct 30: A 17-year-old boy was beheaded with a sword in a fight over a piece of land in Kabiruddinpur village of this district on Wednesday, police said.
The dispute over the land is 40 years old and the matter is currently in a civil court, according to district administration officials.
While District Magistrate Dinesh Chandra suspended Lekhpal (local revenue officer) Jagdish Yadav, a report has been sent to the administration for action against Revenue Inspector Munni Lal, who oversees the area, the officials said.
Superintendent of Police Ajaypal Sharma said the violence was a consequence of a land dispute between villagers Ramjeet Yadav and Lalta Yadav.
"Ramesh Yadav, son of Lalta Yadav, began clearing grass from the disputed land ahead of Diwali this morning that flared up the tension," he said.
"During the confrontation, Ramesh attacked Anurag Yadav, son of Ramjeet Yadav, with a sword and decapitated him," he added.
Lalta Yadav was arrested after the incident and a hunt is on for his son Ramesh.
Additional police forces have been stationed in the village to prevent any further flare-ups.
An FIR has been registered against six individuals in connection with the case at Gaurabadshahpur police station.
Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav decried the violence and alleged there was no law and order left in the state.
"There is a strange contradictory relationship between today's government and crime. On one hand, both are together, on the other hand, the weaker and more inactive the government is becoming, the more powerful and active the criminals are becoming. Today's UP says we don't want BJP," he said on X.
Additional District Magistrate (ADM) R A Chauhan has been appointed to conduct a magisterial inquiry in the case and submit a report within three days.
In a statement, District Magistrate Chandra condemned the crime as "heinous" and assured strict administrative action against those responsible.
He further said the dispute is 40 years old and is currently under civil court review.
