3-day rally from Sandur to Ballari for rehabilitation of mining workers
Bengaluru: The members of the All India Central Council of Trade Unions (AICCTU) and mining workers will hold a protest rally in October, demanding rehabilitation of the Ballari mining workers.
Speaking to the press on Friday, the office-bearers of the AICCTU and the Bellary Zilla Gani Karmikara Sangha said that they would undertake a three-day padayatra from Sandur to Ballari from October 11 to 13.
The members said that the government had not provided any support to the mining workers, although the condition of the workers has always been poor. The laws for the benefit of the workers have also been violated on a large scale in the mining industry in Ballari, they added.
“The rally is being organized demanding compensation of Rs 5 lakh for the mining workers who lost their jobs in 2011. Up to five acres of land with irrigation facility for the mining workers’ families, re- employment of the workers who lost their job in Class ‘A’ and ‘B’ mines where the work has resumed, monthly pension of Rs 5,000 for workers who have reached superannuation, sites and houses for the workers, opening of facilities like anganwadi, community halls, libraries, labour centers and PHCs, free medical services for the workers, free education and financial assistance for higher education for the workers’ children,” said the members of the organizations.
Maitreyi Krishnan and P P Appanna of the AICCTU; Yariswamy, general secretary, Bellary Zilla Gani Karmikara Sangha; Lokesh, member of the Sangha; and Nirmala M, member of the All India Progressive Women’s Association were present at the press meet.
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Eid-al-Fitr celebrated with gaiety, fervor at Kudroli
Mangaluru: Kudroli witnessed a grand and joyous celebration of Eid al-Fitr as large congregations gathered at Jamia Masjid to offer special prayers marking the end of Ramadan. Worshippers from various locations joined the prayers in a spirit of unity and devotion.
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Shameer Ahmed Kudroli, a noted career guidance counselor, participated in the prayers along with his sons, Dr. Hisham S Ahmed, Sufiyan S Ahmed, and Shehzan S Ahmed, as well as relatives and friends.
The Kudroli celebrations reflected the spirit of unity, compassion, and joy, highlighting the essence of Eid as a festival of faith and togetherness.
