Brothers Tazumal and Muzamul sell their shed to help poor during lockdown
Kolar: Two brothers from Harohalli Gardens in Kolar have reportedly sold their shed of 30ft X 40ft plot in Autonagar of Kolar to help provide essential supplies to the poor and migrant labourers who are facing difficulties due to the country-wide lockdown due to coronavirus. The two brothers are using Rs 20 lakh sale proceeds to supply provision to those in distress.
The brothers have been identified as Tazumal Pasha 42, and Muzamul Pasha 39. According to a Times of India report the two brothers said they came up hard way and know well that no sacrifice is enough when it comes to ensuring no one goes hungry.
“The Quran says Allah will give back in plenty if one sacrifices something for society. My brother and I have earned some money in the real estate business and it is time for us to pay back” TOI quoted them as saying.
Once the lockdown’s impact on the poor began to unravel, the brothers formed a group of 20 like-minded people who were keen on social service. After holding discussions with the group, the brothers decided that the best way to help was to provide groceries to the poor.
The brothers and their volunteers then sent out messages on WhatsApp groups saying groceries, enough to last for about 15 days for a family of five, would be delivered at the doorsteps of the needy by two-wheeler borne volunteers.
According to the brothers, each bag consists of 5kg rice, 2kg wheat flour, 1kg sugar, 1kg soji, 1kg edible oil, 2kg tur dal, a packet of tea powder, one bottle of sanitizer and a few masks and costs them about Rs 1,000. They said they have already spent the money they got by selling their shed and were now spending from their own pockets.
Muzamul said their gesture is being appreciated and several people in Kolar have come forward to join hands with them.
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Bihar: Over 150 children fall ill after consuming 'mid-day meal' in Saharsa
Saharsa (PTI): More than 150 children were taken ill after allegedly consuming food that was part of the mid-day meal in a school in Bihar’s Saharsa district, a senior official said on Thursday.
The incident occurred at a middle school in Baluaha village of the district.
The official said that 115 children were undergoing treatment at the Sadar Hospital, while around 50 students were admitted to Mahishi Public Health Centre.
“We received information that several children fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal in Baluaha. The children were initially treated at the primary health centre, but later, many were referred to the Sadar Hospital,” Saharsa District Magistrate Deepesh Kumar told reporters.
“According to doctors, the health condition of the children has improved, but they will be kept under observation for some time. There is no need to panic. Some kids are having mild fever. They are being treated accordingly,” Kumar said.
Meanwhile, family members of some children claimed that a snake was found in the container in which cooked pulses was stored at the school.
Of the 545 students present in the school, 200 had already eaten their meals by the time the snake was spotted, and later complained of stomach ache and vomiting, they said.
Regarding the claims, the DM said food samples have been collected from the school.
“We will be able to comment on this only after the results of the tested samples arrive,” he said.
