Coalition govt Budget Session from Monday
Session to begin with Governor’s speech
►Stage set for big debate between ruling -opposition parties
Bengaluru, July 1: The first Assembly Session of the JDS-Congress government would begin from Monday, for which, Vidhana Soudha was decorated and stage is set for big debate between ruling and opposition parties.
On Monday at 12.30 pm, Governor Vajubhai Vala would address the joint Session and there are chances of announcing various programmes including waiver of loans and others. On July 3 and 4, discussion will be held on the Governor’s speech and expected to raise serious issues in the Session. Amidst this, the opposition party has prepared to fix the ruling coalition government citing the failures of the government.
Budget on July 5
The much ambitious budget of the JDS-Congress coalition government will be presented on July 5 at 11.30 am. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy who holds the Finance portfolio would present the budget and people including farmers are waiting for the budget.
However, the Opposition BJP is waiting to attack the coalition government in several issues like farmers loan waiver, differences in the government, IAS officers transfer, failure in taking up relief works for rain damage and other issues.
Prohibitory order
Following the Assembly Session, a prohibitory order was imposed under Section 144 from July 2, 6 am to July 12 midnight 12 (Except July 7 and 8) within the radius of 2 km from the Vidhana Soudha.
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Kerala government to create microsite on ‘Islam in Kerala’ to boost tourism
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bid to showcase Kerala’s rich Islamic heritage and attract a diverse range of tourists, the Kerala government will create a microsite on ‘Islam in Kerala’. The initiative, supported by Kerala Tourism, will feature a comprehensive digital presentation tracing the historical and cultural roots of Islam in the state. Kerala Tourism has sanctioned a sum of Rs 93.8 lakh for the development of the microsite, which aims to highlight the socio-cultural evolution of Islam in Kerala over centuries.
Islam has a deep-rooted history in Kerala, dating back to the 7th century. The microsite will serve as a digital platform to explore the role of Islam in shaping Kerala’s history, architecture, lifestyle, arts, and cultural practices.
The microsite will be divided into six chapters, each highlighting a distinct aspect of Islamic heritage in Kerala, aimed at both domestic and international travellers. According to an RTI filed recently, the content for the microsite is currently under development, with active research being carried out. Field shoots are being conducted at various historic mosques across the state to visually document it.
The first chapter, ‘History of Islam in Kerala’ will focus on the early introduction of Islam in the region, particularly through traders and their first settlement along the Malabar coast, as reported by The Hindu.
Chapter two will be on the Islamic pilgrim centres in Kerala such as Beemapally in Thiruvananthapuram and Juma Masjid in Kasaragod. A host of ancient mosques which are pilgrim centres, including the Cheraman Juma Masjid in Kodungallur, Jama-at Mosque in Malappuram, Mishkal Mosque in Kozhikode, Odathil Palli in Thalassery, Palayam Mosque in Thiruvananthapuram, Ponnani Juma Masjid, Pazhayangadi Mosque in Kondotty and Vavar Mosque in Erumely, will be featured, the publication added.
A third chapter will delve into the rich culinary skills of Muslims — Mappila cuisine, the distinct culinary tradition that blends traditional Kerala, Persian, Yemeni, and Arab influences. This segment will highlight the vibrant costumes of the community, including weddings, pre-wedding, and post-wedding ceremonies, which are expected to be an attraction for tourists.
Another chapter will focus on architecture, particularly the fusion of Arabic and indigenous construction techniques seen in the state.
The final chapter will cover art forms and festivals celebrated by Muslims in Kerala, including the influence of Mappila songs, a form of folklore that emerged in the 16th century.
“There is a need to bring together all the information on Islam, which played an important role in shaping Kerala, under one roof, as part of tourism promotion. This will help tourists and play a major role in bringing religious scholars, historians, students, and pilgrims to Kerala,” a senior officer with Kerala Tourism told the news outlet.
The launch date of the ‘Islam in Kerala’ microsite has not been decided yet. Earlier, Kerala Tourism had created similar microsites on Christianity, Judaism, and temples in Kerala.
