Our duty to save Mangaluru as a unique city in India: Dr. N Vinaya Hegde
Prominent figures from various communities, fields, get together for Iftar Party in Mangaluru
Mangaluru Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, NITTE (Deemed to be University) Chancellor Dr. N Vinaya Hegde and Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) Chancellor Y Abdulla Kunhi on Saturday jointly organised a Iftar party here in the city wherein prominent figures from across sectors took part and shared message of peace, harmony and brotherhood among communities.
While addressing the event, Dr. Vinaya Hegde said Mangaluru holds significance over other cities in the country as it provides opportunities for people in various fields and sectors.
"We should not let people spread hate in the society", Dr. Hegde further added.
"No matter what people achieve, becoming a good Samaritan and a good human being is important. We need to promote peace and harmony in the society." Dr. Hegde further added.
Mangaluru Bishop Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha spoke about the significance of fasting in Christianity.
Yenepoya University's Abdulla Kunhi also addressed the event and spoke about importance of Quran, and teachings and values taught by Prophet in Islam.
Head of Chair in Islamic Studies and Research at the Yenepoya Deemed to be University Dr. Javed Jameel also addressed the event.
Several politicians , educationists, businessmen and community leaders were present during the event. Abdul Razak Anantadi compered the event.
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BJP accuses Karnataka govt of 'failing' to prevent noise pollution caused by 'azaan'
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Members of the Opposition BJP on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka government for not taking measures to prevent the alleged noise pollution caused by 'azaan', the Islamic call to prayer.
BJP MLC D S Arun raised the issue in the Legislative Council during the question hour, accusing the ruling Congress of "appeasement" by failing to take action against mosques that are violating the Supreme Court's directives.
Karnataka Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, responding to the question, said, as per the directives of the Supreme Court in sensitive zones, the noise level should not exceed 50 decibels during the day and 40 decibels at night, and in residential areas, 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night.
In commercial areas, the noise should not exceed 65 decibels during the day, 55 at night, and in industrial areas, 75 during the day and at night 70 decibels, he said.
Pointing out that the Karnataka government had issued an order in 2022, assigning responsibility to a committee headed by a DySPs or ACPs for the effective implementation of the rules, the minister said when a complaint is received about noise pollution, the Pollution Control Board will inspect it and provide information about the decibel level to the police to take further action, including filing of criminal cases.
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"Not only during azaan, but also during bhajans held in temples and marriage events, among others, the violations happen. There is a need to spread awareness. The Supreme Court has ordered against bursting firecrackers, but it is being violated. Efforts will be made to implement the rules effectively," he said.
Several BJP MLAs, including Arun, Bharathi Shetty, among others, were not satisfied with the minister's reply. They took strong exception to it.
Arun noted that in the last three years, only 52 cases have been taken, and said there are clear violations by almost all mosques, but no action has been taken. "The decibels have in fact increased under this government. The government is giving protection to them."
Reacting to this, Khandre, calling it a "sensitive matter", said, "It is not right to politicise the issue. The law of this land is equal for everyone."
Hitting back, Arun asked, "Why is the matter sensitive? What is preventing you (the government) from implementing the Supreme Court directives?"
