Inequalities in Incomes and wealth declined since independence due to the socialist policies adopted by successive Congress-led governments till mid-1980s. The land re-distribution laws enacted by the state governments, especially in the communist ruled states contributed most. In Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh staunch socialists like Devaraj Urs and PV Narasimha Rao enacted Land Reforms Acts. Thus, by redistribution of agricultural land to the landless tillers by state intervention of the state, farm outputs rose and they were lifted from extreme poverty...[By Philip Mudartha]
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” UAE THROWBALL Group had showcased the Third Edition with beautiful tapestry of great moments,
At the markets in Navi Mumbai where I shop for groceries, vegetables and fruits, young women and girl-children accost me and implore to buy garbage bags for a few tens of rupees. I wonder if they earn enough for two square meals a day. Then there are Swiggy, Zomato and other platforms whose delivery boys arrive at our door-steps with freshly cooked food from restaurants, daily essentials like fresh milk, eggs and bread etc. Have you wondered what they must be earning per day?...[By Philip Mudartha]
Let it be the vibrant ambience at Titli, Majestic Hotel in Bur Dubai or the thrill created by the auctioneer (Lynel Monterio and Doreen Alvares) on each auction or the live telecast viewed by thousands of people,
Lucy D’Souza (98), wife of the late Francis D’Souza, mother of Fredrick/Matilda..
Given the political and highly contestable nature of the Ayodhya conflict, the 9th November 2019 unanimous verdict by a five-judge constitution bench expectedly continues to generate contrasting opinions. The bench had ruled that the entire 2.77 acres of..
Philip
After the hiatus of two months, I resume the series of exclusive articles. There wasn’t a dearth of news stories relevant to you. However, I must admit that my readers have been less than enthusiastic to express their views on these exclusives. Which, of course, affected my motivation
Philip
Peter Marian Castelino (87), husband of Angeline Castelino, father of Jessy/Leo...
In April 1920, the World War-I Allies divided the former territories of the defeated Ottoman Empire. Syria and Lebanon went to France. Great Britain got Palestine. However, the Palestinian Arabs wanted an..
Philip
During the last decade of 19th century, a minority of Eastern European Jews rejected assimilation as minorities. Some others developed the modern European notion of nationalism. The emergence of nationalism deepened the Jewish existential crisis and Jews were forced to
Philip
In my previous article, I referred to Fred Jerome’s book “Einstein on Israel and Zionism”. I read it with my subscription to internet archive which gave me the accurate picture of Einstein as a human-being of very high moral calibre though irreligious. The full texts of Einstein’s letter to Nehru
Philip
Einstein was not an ardent supporter of Zionism, the Jewish Homeland project by the European Jews. He felt that the waves of arriving Jews could live alongside existing Arabs in Palestine. In 1938, he predicted that the Zionist project would be threatened by “fanatical Arab
Philip
The Hamas cross-border terrorist attack on Israel in the early hours of Saturday, the 7th October was unprecedented. Over 5,000 rockets were fired at Israeli cities, and villages. Under the cover of rocket fire, over 2,500 armed men poured into Southern Israel using either para-gliders or SUVs, trucks and motor-cycles.
Philip
Lawrence Sequeira (82), son of the late Sylvester Sequeira and the late Christine Sequeira, H/o Carmin Sequeira..
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated Monthi Fest on Saturday, September 9 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas, USA. Fr. Joy James O.S.H. celebrated the mass assisted by two deacons present. Statue of Infant Mother Mary..
Monthi is the Konkani name for Mother Mary. As Pope Benedict XVI said ’Mary’s greatness consists in the fact that she wants to magnify God, not herself’, Konkani speakers of Mangalurean Catholic origin celebrate the Mother Mary’s birthday or nativity feast in a unique way.
The Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association celebrated its 21st annual Monthi Festh Celebration at St. Hubert’s Church Hall at Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Monti Fest celebration is unique to the Mangalorean community. This festival is like Thanksgiving in the USA and in India..
Speaking in the Parliament on 10th August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the governance and policies of the Congress in the North-East. He recalled an episode from 1966 when the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out an attack in Aizawl on the orders of Indira
Philip
I will begin this chapter on our banking system, with former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan. He demitted office on 4th September 2016, upon serving his tenure of three years. After Modi-led NDA government came into office on 26th May 2014, RSS hotheads and “loose cannon” BJP members began their tirade
Philip
During the virtual Rozgar Mela event on 24th July, PM Modi said that the previous UPA government “destroyed” the banking sector with scams. His government has restored its good financial health, with India now known for the sector’s strength. According to him, "phone banking"
Philip
Only nine months to go for the 2024 general election. PM Modi and BJP have dusted off their divisive plan to enact a common set of personal laws for us irrespective of religion. Labelled as Uniform Civil Code (UCC), BJP had promised it in its 2019 LS Election manifesto. Speaking in Bhopal to his party cadre, Modi
Philip
In Namo’ste America, I wrote: “Ever since Modi came to power in 2014, India has attracted global attention on a range of concerns that indicate that some of its goings on are inherently undemocratic. Modi has regularly fuelled majoritarian sentiments in the country and has maintained silence
Philip
Our PM Modi was accorded the honour of addressing the joint session of US Congress for the second time. Before him, Manmohan Singh, Atal Behari Vajpayee, Rajiv Gandhi, Indira Gandhi, and Jawaharlal Nehru had addressed the US Congress once during their terms. Modi’s..
Philip
BJP may find solace that their vote share is marginally lower (-0.35%). Its core constituents have remained loyal. That is not really solace because not only BJP has lost power but the chance for its “Plan B” (of Operation Kamala) has very little chance of success. JDS has lost 4.91% vote share and INC has gained 4.74%. The gap between INC and BJP has widened to 6.88%. It may seem that vote transfer from JDS to INC has happened. But, that may not be entirely true. Parties and political pundits will analyze region-wise..[By Philip Mudartha]
The tenure of Karnataka Legislative Assembly ends on 24th May 2023. The previous elections were held in May 2018 which threw up a hung assembly. BJP secured 104 seats, Congress 80 and JDS 37. The state-wide vote share was 36.35% for BJP, 38.14% for Congress and 18.2%
Philip
The secular and left-liberal media described “The Kerala Story” as a propaganda film that uses art as a tool to propagate hate and crate division among communities. For the liberals like the communist rulers of Kerala, the movie presents distorted narrative of conversions of
Philip
According to the UN data, India surpassed China as the world’s most populous nation on Wednesday, the 26th April 2023. By the end of this month, India’s population is projected to cross 142 crore. China’s population had peaked at 142 crore in 2022 and has been
Philip
Celestine Lobo (93), wife of the late Vincent Lobo, mother of Fr. Denish Naresh Lobo, Cynthia Lobo, passed away on..
Elias Lobo (76), husband of Lilly Lobo (Retired Teacher from Belle Church..
Rita Menezes (88), wife of the late Leo Menezes, mother of Sr Veronica Menezes, Helen / the late Benedict D’Souza,
Supreme Court has done what successive governments shied away from. Selection of CEC and ECs by government was problematic. With weighty decisions on conducting elections and adjudicating disputes between parties to be made by this high constitutional
Philip
The tournament was kicked-off at 08:00am on 5th February, 2023 with breakfast served for all. The teams were asked to line-up with their respective team flags. This was then followed by the welcome speech by Ms. Anvi Santosh..
he Indian Chemical Industry is an integral part of the Economy. In all different ways it’s a part of our lives. We are inextricably linked to the industry- be it be the furniture we use, cars we drive, garments we put on or the drugs we consume. Indian Chemical Industry is both capital as
Philip
Union Budget announced on 1 Feb 2023 was devoid of any big negatives, barring the cigarettes industry. It was continuation of the past. Government stuck to its script of being fiscally prudent. No major populist steps were announced. Budget tried to achieve a fine balance between growth of manufacturing
Philip
Today, 26 January 2023, we celebrate the 74th Republic Day. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is the chief guest. The 68 year-old is one of most influential Arab leaders with a reputation as a moderate autocrat. As defense minister during Hosni Mubarak’s sunset
Philip
The IT sector is one of the most crucial sectors of the Indian industry. It is one of the largest drivers of export revenue for the country. The industry currently contributes about 8% of GDP and is expected to contribute to about 10% by 2025. India is currently the largest IT services provider in the world. India has an edge
Philip
The UAE throwball group lives with the motto ’The Strength of the Team is Each Individual Member and the Strength of Each Member is the Team’. With the FIFA keeping all busy at the moment, UAE Throwball group is giving another opportunity to vouch and support..
William D’Sa (84), retired teacher from Sacred Heart II ward, Moodubelle, husband of Rita D’Sa, father of Mark / Reema,
Mangalore Konkans-Dubai in association with Maestro Events is all set to present a most hyped talk of the town - grand finale evening of the â€Golden Voice of UAE 2k22 at the Emirates Theatre Dubai. The show will begin at sharp 4PM. Most promising six male and six female..
The Unstoppables team is giving such opportunity. The Indoor Throwball Men and Women Championship 2022 will be held on November 20, 2022, at the Hudairiyat Mar Vista, Abu Dhabi. We will witness all players exhibit their great talents and skills.
There have been sixteen governments since independence. The 17th government is in office since May 2019. The next general elections are due before May in 2024. These are the main political events during seventy-five years of our independence. ndian National Congress
Philip
Paskin Martis (99), St. Francis II Ward-Kattingeri, Moodubelle passed away on..
The countdown begins for The ’Grand Finale’ of the Golden Voice of UAE 2k22 is around the corner. The audience and contestants’ supporters can’t wait to know the winners. The show has got its top 6 female and top 6 male contestants. These top 12 contestants are ready to run the race
Piad Mary castelino (88) of St. Thomas II Ward, Moodubelle passed away on Thursday, 20 October 2022..
Professor Dr Norbert Lobo, teaching economics at St Aloysius College here, passed away at a private hospital on Thursday October 20. He was 57. Dr Lobo was teaching economics for the last 27 years and was working as associate professor of economics. Apart from academics..
The 11th Annual General Meeting of the Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) was held on Saturday October 15, in the parish hall of St Joseph’s Church, Northcote, an inner suburb of Melbourne to elect their 12th president, other core committee members and general members for the year
After a month of speculation of who would be judging the Grand Finale of the â€Golden Voice of UAE 2k22’, we are pleased to announce the trio who would decide the winners of the show on its grand finale night on November 6 at the Emirates Theatre – Dubai from 4.00 pm to 9.30pm.
It has become a habit for Arvind Kejriwal, the IIT engineer turned social activist turned politician, the CM of NCT and AAP national convener to bemoan that the past governments for seventy-five years since our independence have done nothing but loot to enrich themselves
Philip
Ambrose Lobo (68) St.Paul 1st Ward, Manibettu, Moodubelle, husband of Santhan Lobo..
Try googling “The debate on revdis culture”. I just did and found links to my previous two articles published last month by this website. I was pleasantly surprised. Hence, I was motivated to pen the final part on “corporate freebies”. I will follow a different approach to tell the
Philip
The highlights of the celebration were: solemn con-celebration of Holy mass in Konkani that began at 9.30 with an elaborate introduction by Archbishop Albert D’Souza, a melodious Konkani choir, an amazing sermon by Fr. Anthony D’Souza, prayer of the faithful based on the girl child,
The feast of the Nativity of Our Lady was celebrated on Saturday, September 17, 2022, by members of the Mangalorean Catholic Association of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Mangalorean Catholic Association (MCA) Pune celebrated Monti Fest at Christ the King Church, here on September 11. The Programme commenced with the Fr Francline Machado addressing the gathering and blessing the new sheaves of grain (Novem). Sakkad Sangatha Melyam! Moriyek Hogolsiyam!
After 2 years of hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mangalorean community in Toronto, were more than joyous to celebrate the traditional Monti Fest and it was a sold out event. Konkani Catholics of Brampton (KCOB), left no stone unturned to make this celebration a grand and meaningful
For Mangalorean Catholic community September month is very special as we are eagerly waiting to celebrate the feast of Mother Mary’s birthday, which has its own beauty and specialty. Children love this feast as they are the center of attraction during these nine days of Novena
After a gap of two years, Bellevision Kuwait celebrated Monti Fest at Salmiya, here, with utmost religious fervor on Friday September 16. Over 115 Belleans took part in the celebration with a lot of enthusiasm. The programme began at 12.30pm with welcome by master of ceremony
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated Monthi Fest on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas, USA. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Joy James O.S.H. assisted by deacons present. Statue of Infant Mother Mary, beautifully decorated..
It is a great day for the Canara Konkani Association Borivali, as the members got to come together after two years of the Covid Pandemic, to celebrate the Monthi Fest this year at Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Borivali (W) on September 11. The auspicious day began with
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (VKWA) celebrated its 12th Monti Fest at Vishwakarma Hall, Vasai, here on Saturday September 10. Programme started at 5.30pm with a procession of the statue of Infant Mary with a prayer dance by children. Stage cultural programme started..
The Northern California Mangalorean Association (NCMA) members celebrated Monthi Fest on Saturday, September 10th at Los Cerritos Community Center, Fremont CA. The Venue was beautifully decorated by Vanessa Mendonca with the help of volunteers. The altar, Statue of Infant Mother Mary,
There are so many central schemes like provision of piped potable water to every household by 2024, financial inclusion of every citizen through the zero balance Jan Dhan Yojana, the PM Awaas Yojana, the Skill India mission, the Make in India mission, the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Sansad Adarsh Grama Yojana, the Beti
Philip
Benedict DSouza (64), Kuntalnagar, Mumbai
Dr Norbert Lobo (56), son of th late Eugene And the late Concepta Lobo..
Delhi is home to the second highest number of billionaires and millionaires of any city in India. Delhi ranks fifth among the Indian states and union territories in human development index. Delhi has the second-highest GDP per capita in India (after Goa). Although a union territory, the political administration of the National Capital
Philip
“Many state borrow and spend on unproductive projects which will send them into debt trap. Many politicians’ aim is to spend more in order to get more kick-backs or spend on popular dole out to get more votes. At least, Kerala is in trap; to give salary of government employees
Philip
As of June 2022, India’s installed power capacity is 403.76GW. In India, electricity generation primarily depends on thermal sources, coal, lignite, gas, and diesel. Thermal power generation accounts for 58.5% of the total installed power generation capacity. Of which, coal accounts
Philip
Following the alarming economic melt-down in neighboring Sri Lanka, there are voices in India predicting gloom and doom scenario for our economy. What is the reality on the ground? Because Sri Lanka is caught up in a debt-trap and a man-made economic crisis, should we worry about our own national debt? This essay
Philip
An eight-year-old high inflation, soaring energy and commodity prices due to the Russia-Ukraine war are threatening to squeeze the Indian economy. The only silver lining is that the monsoon has arrived. Good rains will not only help the agriculture sector but help cool off the soaring
Philip
Funeral Cortege leaves ’Divine’ Residence in Kodangala on Tuesday,
Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early morning on Wednesday after participating in the Quad Leaders’ Summit as part of his two-day tour in Japan and immediately held a Cabinet meeting. At this week’s meetings of Quad, Japan and Australia were
Philip
The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) is the primary church in Russia. Legally known as the Moscow Patriarchate, it is one of the autocephalous Eastern Orthodox Christian churches. It has 194 dioceses inside Russia. The title of primate of the ROC is the Patriarch of Moscow..
Philip
The wait is finally over for the investors who were eagerly waiting for India’s biggest public issue, the Life Insurance Company (LIC) initial public offering (IPO). It hits primary markets on Wednesday, 4th May 2022. Government of India (GoI) is offering for sale 3.5% of its equity stake, totaling 22.1crore shares of face
Philip
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated Easter at the Irene Stern Community Center, Fulshear, Texas, on April 17. It was the first community celebration post-pandemic and there was large enthusiastic participation..
n his speech declaring war on Ukraine, Putin said the goal of his “special military operation” was the demilitarization and de-Nazification of Ukraine and ridding it of drug addicts. He also said that it his moral and spiritual duty to protect the Russian speaking “brothers” in Ukraine from the
Philip
The life experiences shape our personality. Therefore, one should experience different facets of life that comes on our way,’ said Dr Geetanjali BhDr Geetanjali was the chief guest of Graduation Day celebration..
Elias Menezes (78) son of late Andrew and Remedia Menezes, Mulikambla-Moodubelle passed away on Thursday, 31 March 2022.
John Baptist Martis (70), son of the late Sebastian Martis and the late Clara
Casmir Fernandes (88), husband of Carmin Fernandes passed away on Friday
Helen Mendonca (78), wife of Baptist Mendonca passed away on Sunday, 27 February 2022.
Ronald Francis Quadras (63), son of late Ligoury Quadras and late Lethicia Lobo,
Pauline Cutinha (91), mother of Fr Ronald Cutinha, Parish Priest, Bajpe, passed away
Henry D’Silva (68), husband of Magdaline D’Silva, father of Seema / Melwin Baretto..
Victor D’Souza (77) son of late Francis and Late Mercine D’Souza of St. Isidore Ward
Fr. Edwin D’Souza (85), a native of Moodubelle passed away in Canada on Saturday, 19 February 2022. This sad news was conveyed by Ronald Saby D’Souza, one of the nephews of late Fr. Edwin D’Souza.
Elizabeth Machado (83), wife of the late John Machado, mother of Sr Jacintha,
Carmel Coutinho (87), Chakala, Andheri (East), Mumbai, mother of late Anthony
The so-called hijab row is brewing in Karnataka for several weeks now. In late December last year, six female students of Udupi Government Junior College were denied entry into their classrooms for wearing the hijab. Hijab is headscarf worn by many Muslim women and girls in public
Philip
The FY23 budget estimates an expenditure of Rupees 39,44,909 crore. Of which, largest share of Rupees 9,40,651crore is the interest burden on its outstanding debt. Unfazed, the GoI aims to borrow more by a whopping Rupees 16,61,196 crore during the year. The outstanding debt and other liabilities of the
PhilipPaul Lobo (70), husband of Precilla Lobo psased away on on Monday, 24 Jan 2022
Our Lady of Miracles Cathedral of Udupi diocese celebrated its annual feast with tradition and fervor on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. After the distribution of candles to sponsors by the Rector of the Cathedral Very Rev Fr. Valerian Mendonca, the Solemn Eucharist..
Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, near here celebrated Vespers (Besp) on Tuesday, 18th January 2022 with devotion. The feast of Our Lady of Miracles will be held on Wednesday January 19, 2022.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, the January 15th attacked the BJP central government with an online Twitter poll. He asked his followers to vote on what they think are its biggest shortcomings. Rahul Gandhi posed the question "What has been the biggest
Philip
Christine Castelino (86), wife of the late Alex Castelino, mother of Henry/Frenny..
â€Mekedatu Horata’ is a struggle for the rights of our water bodies and Karnataka soil. It’s not meant for any political gain. DPR has been prepared at an estimated cost of Rs 5,900 crore, to save 60 TMC water from Kaveri River..
Bernard D’Souza, famously known as Bennab, son of the legendary Immanuel D’Souza (Monnu Master) and Regina D’Souza completed 60 years of their married life and celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of their wedding..
Camil Menezes (83) of Holy Family Ward, Moodubelle passed away on 30 December..
There is no official data but estimates are that there are about 20 million crypto investors in India, with total crypto holdings of around Rs. 40,000 crores. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, is trading at around $60,000. Its price has more than doubled since the start of this year because hordes of new
Philip
Christine Mendonca (92), Genesis – Kuntalnagar, wife of the late Thomas..
Unpredictable that he is, Prime Minister Modi surprised the nation when he announced hat his government will repeal the farm laws in the Winter Session of Parliament. What were the farm laws that have been repealed? The Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 which is
PhilipRita Monis (90) Popularly known as ’Pula Bai’ wife of Late Ligory Monis, passed away on Sunday, 21 November 2021.
Theresa D’Souza (81), wife of the late Felix D’Souza, mother of the late Clara, Fr Alban
The official release of the Invitation for the Inaugural Ceremony of the Initiation of the Diocesan Process of the Beatification & Canonisation and 25TH Death Anniversary of Servant of God Fr Alfred Roche,
â€The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.’ This quote of Denis Waitley beautifully tells us about the enormous responsibility the society has towards children.
In order to be free from the confinement induced by Covid-19 lockdowns, I and my wife Regina availed the services of India’s premier Mumbai-based international tour operator – Veena World to visit Sikkim – Darjeeing – Gangtok – Lachung..
Travelogue
n Thursday, Oct 21st, India marked the one billion mark of total COVID-19 vaccination jabs. The most populous nation China had reached this milestone earlier in June 2021 but they had begun several months earlier. India began its vaccination program only in March 2021...
Philip
Funeral cortege leaves residence “Maria Nivas”, Nekkare house,
Celestine DSouza (98), Fathima Ward of St Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, wife of late Gabriel DSouza, mother of Angeline,
The FKCA was established as an Apex Umbrella Body of all Konkani Catholic Associations, was intended to espouse the cause of the Konkani Catholics and fight for safeguarding the interests of the community, their Language,
The event began with the introduction from Jyothi Mendonca. This was soon followed by the shower of flowers by the children and the adults as an offering to Infant Mary to commemorate her birthday;
Rahul Gandhi was received by Opposition leader Siddaramaiah and Congress President D.K. Shivakumar and other top Congress leaders at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL). He directly reached the residence of Oscar Fernandes on Rest House Road in Bengaluru..
Rajya Sabha MP and former Union minister Oscar Fernandes who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here passed away on Monday, September 13. Fernandes suffered internal injuries after falling at his residence while doing exercises.
The annual feast of Nativity of Our Mother Mary was celebrated at St. Vincent Pallotti Church, Banasawadi, Bengaluru, on Wednesday, the 8th Sept ’21. The service in Konkani commenced at 8.00am in the morning..
Especially for Children and youth, the two great seasons in the year, make them enjoy, rejoice, pray and frequently visit and roam around the church, are Christmas in December and Monthi festh in September every year. This year’s Monthi Feast in Mount Rosary Church..
The Nativity of Mother Mary was celebrated at St John the Evangelist Church, on the 8 sep. 2021. at 7:00 am, all the Parish Council Members along with the parishioners gathered near the Grotto of Mother Mary. Parish Priest Rev. Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves..
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia on 8th September 2021. The nine days of Novena concluded with the final flower offering, where children and the parishioners carrying varieties of baskets
Gabriel Quadras (77), husband of Leena Quadras, father of Mahesh / Jyothi..
Nihal Tauro, Indian Idol 5th finalist is the lone Kannadiga from entire Karnataka state who reached the final in a heavily-contested singers from across India was felicitated by different social welfare and voluntary organizations,
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as the ‘Monthi Festh’ on 8 September has been the one which we eagerly look forward and involve in it with heart and mind right from our primary school days, probably next only to the Christmas. Every parish had its
Monthi-Fest-21
Speaking further, Bishop Gerald Lobo said that Nihal Tauro’s fame in the Indian Idol Show was not a sudden happening. He had been using the opportunities that were available as small steps to rise in the ladder of success.
The Voice of Blood Donors® to donate a water cooler that will be installed at auto park, Kudroli, here on Monday, August 30 to mark their 4th anniversary, said Voice of Blood Donors (VOBD) honorary advisor Hussein Katipalla.
Salvodore Francis D’Souza (64), son of the late Mark and Juliana D’Souza,
The blood donation campaign promotes a culture of voluntary blood donation by educating people on the importance of blood donation and how it can make a positive impact on the lives of many patients.
The Bible Commission of the archdiocese of Bangalore and the Federation of Konkanni Catholic Associations (FKCA) had jointly organized the Suvartha Konkani Marathon, a proclamation of the entire Bible. 49 proclaimers took turn at every half an hour to proclaim the Word of God.
Casmir Castelino (73) Nalkubeedi house, Moodubelle, son of late Joseph Castelino..
Although international flights from India are on hold till end of August 2021; the inland tourism is booming across the country especially to north eastern countries where monsoon has set idealistic atmosphere
John
With immense gladness and gratefulness to Almighty Lord, this is to inform all of you the loving admirers that, Amcho Padryab REV FR ALFRED ROCHE, OFM Capuchin, will be declared as â€Servant of God’ on Sunday, 15th August, 2021..
Wilfred R D’Souza (75), retired professor of Milagres College, Kalianpur,
Stephen Peter Lobo (53), son of the late Louis Lobo and the late Catherine Lobo, husband of Flavia Lobo, father of Jane..
The Voice of Blood donors® and Al-Ameen Charitable Trust® jointly organized a mega blood camp in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Dakshina Kannada, Mangaluru at Ghousia masjid, Faisal Nagar, here on Sunday,
Wilfred Menezes of Moodubelle, a successful entrepreneur based in Dubai with business ventures throughout the world and a generous philanthropist passed away a year ago on 20 July 2020. The friends and well-wishers of late Wilfred
It is said, Historians neglected and in a way resident Barkurians unaware of the rich heritage of Barkur. Especially after the fall of Vijaya Nagara Empire and more so thereafter during Keladi Kings, the place lost its prominence…. Once the capital of
Victor Rebello (Retired Teacher of St. Lawrence High School) of Cross Hill..
A leopard that was creating panic among the locals of Pernankila village has been trapped in the cage placed by the forest department officials on Friday, July 23. As the menace of a leopard was increasing day by day, people had stopped venturing out in the night.
Judge of the chief district and sessions court here, Subahmanya J S, pronounced a judgement on Thursday July 22 in which he awarded life term sentences to two persons charged with the said murder.
The husband of Vishala Ganiga, Ramakrishna Ganiga, accused of..
In a fresh twist to the sensational murder case of Vishala Ganiga which took place..
National General Secretary of BJP and Chikmagaluru MLA, CT Ravi recently called for a population control policy in Karnataka on the lines of two other states ruled by his party, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. "It is high time Karnataka brought in a new population policy on the lines of
Philip
Mary D’Sa (86), wife of the late Salvador D’Sa, mother of Precy, Rosy, Clotty, Dotty, Fr Denis D’Sa (parish priest, Shirva),
John Hubert Lewis (63), son of the late Francis Xavier and Celine Lewis..
Santhan Noronha (83), daughter of the late Mercine and the late Francis..
John Martis (72), of Moodubelle, passed away on Saturday, 19 June 2021.
George Sylvester Mathias (79), husband of Eliza Mathias, father of Felix / Jacintha..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar conducted its 28th Annual General Meeting on Friday 4th June 2021 on a virtual platform wherein members elected Naveen Melwyn D’Souza as its new President for the term 2021-2023.
Aloysius Rebello (66), husband of Jeneview Rebello, father of Jasmine/Austin
Sonia Gandhi does not need an introduction. So too, her transformation from a young grieving widow to the centre-stage of our national politics. However, a briefing on her core beliefs and values will not hurt. Born in a small village in Italy, she was raised as a Roman
Philip
A balcony is the only way to get up close with nature. My balcony life was born out of my love for plants and flowers, to recreate green spaces with a personal touch. The very purpose of a balcony is to enlarge the living space and enhance the life quality for the residents of an apartment or house. It also serves as an outdoor
Francis
Lilly Martis (96), W/o Late Louis Martis of Gangela House passed away...
Basil Leo D’Almeida (90), husband of Severine D’Almeida passed away on Monday 3 May 2021 due to heart attack.
Less than three months ago, Prime Minister Narendra Modi credited the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) for two victories, on the cricket field against Australia and in the COVID-19 pandemic. “A positive mindset always leads to positive results,” he declared. A month later, on Feb. 21, Modi’s ruling BJP passed
Philip
Catherine Lobo (90) w/o late Thomas Lobo, Mother of Elias/Lilly , Sr Florine, Edward/Deepa, Jacintha/Elias...
The city wore a deserted look in response to Karnataka statewide Covid-19 Lockdown on Wednesday, April 28. The residents were found stocking up daily necessities to last 14 days Lockdown by queuing up in front of grocery stores and supermarkets on Tuesday, April 27.
Mrs. Eveline Monis (93), wife of late John Monis, passed away on Friday, 23 April 2021.
The Voice of Blood Donors (VOBD), city-based registered social welfare organization that was founded over 3 years ago by enterprising youth Abdul Rauf Bunder created history by collecting over 3,500 units of blood with their
Robert Louis Dias (R L Dias) (88) Ex-Technical Assistant, Regt. of Artillery, Indian Army/Range Forest Officer (Retd),
A group of 20 senior citizens met at Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. After the departure formalities at the airport, all of us boarded Indigo Flight to Guwahati. It was 3-hour flight. After landing at Guwahati Airport, we collected our
Travalogue, John
Sr Judith Quadras MSI (74) MSI, daughter of the late Sylvester & the late Lilly..
Entrepreneur Ronald Sabi Dsouza successfully defends his Doctoral Thesis ‘Customer Perception on Aviation Coatings’ and awarded PhD by Apollos University, USA. He had undertaken this research thesis under the guidance of Dr. Kaup Mohammed, Dean of London American City
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Cristel Salony Monteiro (17), daughter of Thomas and Jacintha Monteiro..
Petroleum Fuel prices in India are hitting fresh highs on a daily basis. PM Modi is blaming “previous” governments for our imported oil dependence but doesn’t seem to care for facts available in the public domain. To unmask his false his narrative, here is official data on the cost factors making up the pump price of petrol
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Benedict C Menezes (76) of Randolph passed away peacefully surrounded by..
Last Monday, the 1st February 2021, Finance Minister (FM), Nirmala Sitharaman, presented to the Lok Sabha the Union Budget for FY 2021-22. Since then, a bevy of economists and policy analysts have assayed and passed their expert verdicts. In fact, the stock brokers were the first to react as the FM was speaking
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Farmers mostly led by Punjab based kisan unions that are dominated by Sikhs, naturally, have laid a siege to Delhi. They have camped at several key border approaches to the national Capital. Men, women and children are camping in make-shift tents braving the extreme
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It is Tuesday morning, January 11th in US Capital, Washington D.C, as I pen these lines. The members of the House of Representatives have taken their seats in the legislative chamber within the Capitol. Their business for the day is to debate and pass a resolution calling upon Vice
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Baptist D’Souza (80), Rtd Head Master of Fatima Higher Primary School, Pernal...
Louis Menezes (72), husband of Josephine Menezes, father of Marina/John D’Souza..
Elsevier, the global scientific journals publication agency’s associate..
Catholic Sabha Mangaluru Pradesh® felicitated Walter Nandalike, founder of Daijiworld, Francis Maxim Moras, Traffic warden, Mangaluru and Dr Cyprian Monteiro, the joint director of public instructions, Marcel Monteiro, member,
Elsevier, the global scientific journals publication agency’s associate Mendeley on the basis of recently published reference database has placed Dr. Roshan Martis of Moodubelle among the top scientists of the world.
Rita Philomena Noronha (78) (Lourds 1st Ward), wife of the late George Noronha,
The recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) press release on Gross National Product (GDP) numbers of member countries shocked many Indians. Egos were hurt, especially of our government supporters, according to whom Modi is doing a good job of running the country and managing its national economy..
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Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna are the first two women to share the prize, which honors their work on the technology of genome editing. Their discovery, known as Crispr-Cas9 "genetic scissors", is a way of making specific and precise changes to the DNA contained in living cells. With this tool
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Lilly Fernandes (80), Daughter of the Late Lawrence Dsouza (Lawrence Master )
You have a long cherished dream of building house that would soon be a reality by city-based premier builder – Cool House Constructions. There are a very few builders who would have the expertise to build your dream house.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare, on its website, states that three bills aimed at transformation of agriculture and raising farmers’ income were introduced in the Lok Sabha to replace ordinances promulgated on 5th June, 2020. Legislations will
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Mark Mendonca (57) passed away on Saturday, 19 Sep 2020 in Saudi Arabia..
Yes, unemployment looms large. I called and spoke to one of my protégés who returned from Qatar to his hometown in Malabar. Since coming back, he has been assisting his father in running the family grocery store. His father is fit and healthy in his upper sixties; he can run the
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The following chart depicts the monthly average price of Brent grade Crude Oil for the previous five years. The price crashed to zero, beginning in March in the aftermath of global lockdowns announced to control the spread of the Novel Corona Pandemic. The unplanned lockdowns
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The Lions Club of Moodubelle which is nearing the Silver Jubilee in two years has been in the forefront of various activities in Moodubelle and surrounding villages. The existing Lions Seva Bhavan was renovated two years ago..
Lawrence D’Souza (65)Miraroad, Mumbai, husband of Gretta, father of Lloyd & Leon..
On Wednesday, 29th July 2020, the Indian Union Cabinet cleared a new National Education Policy (NEP) which proposed sweeping changes in school and higher education. Independent India followed the colonial education policy till 1968, when the parliament passed the first education policy drafted by the..
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The responsibility of nursing COVID-19 patients has been very stressful and conflicting. Self-protection is the most challenging part of the job during the treatment of patients in the emergency ward.
Four more hospitals will start COVID-19 testing laboratories in the next 15 days adding to the already operational laboratories in Wenlock and four medical colleges, stated district in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary at the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat’s special meeting.
In Udupi district, 2 lakh people are using the Aarogya Setu app.
In a noble gesture, a Asha worker cum auto driver has won accolades on social media after she drove a pregnant woman to a hospital 18 kms away from Pernankila village here at around 3 am on Thursday, July 23. ASHA worker Rajivi received a call around 3 am that a pregnant woman..
Speaking about the celebration, District’s Deputy Commissioner G Jagadeesha said, “As we are following state government’s order of no public celebrations of religious festivals from past four months due to COVID-19, we have decided to to prohibit public celebrtations..
Wilfred Herald Menezes (51), son of Casmir Menezes and the late Mercine..
The brilliant young scholars of Ryan International Group of Schools across India have once again demonstrated their academic excellence in CBSE grade 10 & 12, ICSE grade 10 and ISC results for the academic year 2019 – 2020.
As the fear around the pandemic is increasing day by day with no proven
Despite the Government of India is making all its efforts to repatriate Indians who stranded due to the cancellation of regular flights in view of the Covid-19, only one flight under Vande-Bharat Mission was flown to Mangalore. Due to the fact that there were no upcoming schedules..
The Karnataka former MLC and chief whip of legislative council in a WhatsApp video at the backdrop of Covid-19, here on Friday July 17, alleged that district Covid beds in Wenlock Hospital is already full and there is shortage..
George Valerian D’Souza (65), Arasikatte, Shankerpura, husband of Severine..
In part-1 of this essay, we have dealt with the prelude to this war. Here, we deal with the actual war in which our military suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of PLA in both theatres. In the western theatre of Aksai Chin in Eastern Ladakh, the PLA advanced to their 1960 Claim
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A total of 61.80 per cent students cleared the PUC 2nd year exam this year. The overall pass percentage was recorded at 61.73 per cent last year. Department of Pre-university Education announced the second PU results on Tuesday, July 14 on the department’s official website.
A 70-year-old man died of COVID-19 on Sunday, July 12. The death roll in the district reached 4. The deceased is a native of Davangere, he was suffering health ailments and had come to Udupi for treatment on Thursday, July 9. His swab test was conducted after he was admitted..
As the coronavirus cases in the district is increasing day by day the Dakshina Kannada District Beauty Parlours Association had decided to voluntarily shut down parlours in the district. Babitha Shetty, president of Dakshina Kannada District Beauty Parlours Association informed..
In a tragic incident, a leopard killed a four-year-old boy at Rajendrapura hamlet at Hasige Hobli village near Huliyurudurga in Kunigal taluk on Saturday, in the third such attack by big cats in the district in a span of six months. As per sources, the boy had gone along with his mother
On the night of June 15/16, scuffles broke out between an Indian forward post patrolling party and their Chinese counterparts in the Galvan Valley in Eastern Ladakh which is a household news story as I write this article on 2nd July 2020. This was by far the worst skirmish
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A Kundapura based student attending SSLC exams in the district tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, June 30, informed Education department sources. As per sources, The Student has already written Second Language, Mathematics, and Science exams and was preparing
The bishop of Udupi diocese and president, United Christian Forum, Udupi, Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo has permitted the churches in the diocese to celebrate Holy Masses and hold other religious services from July 6.
Maria Fernandes, wife of Lawrence Fernandes, mother of Thomas, Ronald..
Advocate Clement Lobo, son of late Ligory Lobo and Angeline Lobo, husband of Mrs. Rita Lobo and father of Allen Lobo, Audrey Lobo/Michael Kiermaier and grandfather of Zoe originally from Kattingeri-Moodubelle..
It has been nearly three months of self-isolation for me in distant land of the United States of America (USA) where I had arrived to visit my son. Because India enforced nation-wide lockdown since March 24 and kept extending it in phases and closed all airports for international flights till an unknown future date..
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More than 100 houses with about 370 residents in them have been sealed down by the taluk administration here. The residents of the houses have recently returned from Maharashtra. The residents of the houses will be undergoing the mandatory home quarantine
The funeral of Vijay D’Souza (43) of St. Lawrence Ward, Moodubelle will take place..
Brahma Kamala – a unique flower that blossoms in the night and dies by sunrise – present in tens at the house of Shobha Sudhakar at Uliyargoli village in Kaup town limits has caused amazement in neighbours. lso called â€Ratri Rani’ (Night Queen), this flower variety is one among..
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha has issued a circular with guidelines to be followed while reopening churches and the resumption of public worship, urging all to follow the government’s advice. With public worship..
According to a circular issued by Bishop of Udupi diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, there will be no religious services in churches till June 30 in Udupi District. The circular issued by the Bishop said that even though the government of Karnataka has allowed the churches to resume worship..
Kollur Shri Mookambika temple re-opened on Monday after permission
JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda on Tuesday, June 9 filed his nomination as party’s candidate for June 19 Rajya Sabha elections from Karnataka. The former Prime Minister was accompanied by his sons former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy and former Minister H D Revanna..
Ashok Thomas DSouza (45), Son of Balthajar/Lucy Dsouza, husband of..
Social distancing will be the â€mantra’ while traditional practices such as â€archana’ and giving â€teertha’ (holy water) will be missing in places of worship in Karnataka when they open for devotees from Monday with a slew of restrictions
Popular biscuit brand Parle-G records its best sales in decades amid the coronavirus lockdown. Although, the biscuit brand did not reveal its specific sales numbers, it stated that the biscuit brand clocked its best sales in over..
Udupi witnessed the biggest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Friday, June 5 with 204 people testing positive for the infection, raising the tally to 768, officials said. The patients who tested positive today are Maharashtra
The central government directed the Karnataka High Court that people above
Bishop of Mangalore Dr Peter Paul Saldanha on Saturday informed that religious services will be held in the Churches of Diocese of Mangaluru from June 13 as per the guidelines given by the government.
MP Shobha Karandlaje urged Udupi-origin people in Maharashtra to avoid visiting the district in large numbers as the number of Covid-19 cases is going up rapidly in the district, most of them being Mumbai returnees. Shobha
A solar eclipse will occur on June 21 between 10:04 am and 1:22 pm.
A few co-operative societies in Mangaluru donated voluntary contributions to CMâ€s Covid Relief Fund. Pranava Souharda Co-operative donated Rs 10,000, Poornananda Vividoddesha Souharda Co-operative donated Rs 10,000
The private bus services in Dakshina Kannada district began plying here on Monday, June 1, after Covid-10 lockdown 4. The bus drivers and conductors including passengers were found wearing masks and using
A record-breaking 73 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the district on June 1. Almost all the new cases are returnees from Mumbai. Till May 31, there were 187 COVID-19 positive cases in the district. Of these 63 had recovered. However, with the rise of 73 cases,
After the end of lockdown 4.0 on May 31st, India is likely to enter into the fifth phase of lockdown
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday, May 30 clarified that the
The state government informed that the swabs of all passengers coming through rail and flight into Karnataka will be collected at airports, railway stations and hotels by private labs and testing will be done by RT-PCR method.
MESCOM has issued a statement announcing the incentives/discounts on electricity bills for its consumers. The move comes as a result of the special package announced by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on May 7 which also had concessions to be granted by ESCOMS in
II PUC examination results will be announced before July 8 and SSLC results by July end, informed Primary and Secondary Education Minister Suresh Kumar. Presiding over a meeting Suresh informed that many schools in the state sought permission to conduct 10 days of preparatory
In a heart-wrenching incident, a pregnant woman in quarantine reportedly did not get timely treatment and as a result the baby in her womb died. Reportedly, the woman had settled down in Dubai with her husband and had arrived
Karnataka government on Tuesday said temples in the state could be reopened
The â€weekly curfew’ called by the government as part of phase four of lockdown has evoked a good response in Dakshina Kannada. As per the sources most of the markets including Mallikatte market remain closed and meat stalls
Free bus service will be operated on six routes around the city between May 25 and 30. MLA Raghupati Bhat stated while speaking to reporters on Sunday, May 24. The bus services will be sponsored by Kadiyali Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava Samiti and the Asare Charitable Trust.
Dhwani Prathishthana formed in Mumbai in the year 1985 celebrated its 35th anniversary in Dubai. The programme had Prof H S Venkatesh Murthy, Shrinivas Kappanna, noted dramatist and organiser and Ravi Hegde, editor-in-chief
Five more persons, including a two-year-old tested positive for coronavirus in Udupi district on Sunday, May 24. A total of 23 cases were reported today in the district. Among the new cases reported today, three had travel history to Maharashtra while one person had travel history
Two police quarters in Garadimajalu at Tenkannidiyur village has been sealed
Baptist Fernandes (91), Husband of Celestine Fernandes...
With the third phase of the lockdown ending today, the state government..
A group of 50 migrant workers who set out on foot from Manipal in Udupi district to Mangaluru, a distance of 60 km, on Sunday, was stopped by the police at Kaup in the district and sent back. The workers, hailing from Jharkhand, were walking to the city hoping to get a train to their home
The ongoing lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 has impacted the education industry as well. Some colleges have made use of technology and started to teach through online platforms to the students to ensure the
The residents of surrounding areas of Padrayanapura in the city opposed the mobile swab collection centre parked in their area alleging that there chances of infection spreading in their area due to this. Padarayanapura was sealed
As many as seven buses were operated on select routes in Udupi
Twenty out of the 177 stranded persons, who were evacuated from Dubai, as part of the Vande Bharat Mission, the repatriation exercise to return home stranded Indian expats overseas, have tested positive for COVID-19. The first repatriation flight from Dubai to the city
The state department of Health and Family Welfare Services has eased few of the restrictions on conduct of marriages. Releasing a 17-point advisory, the department has said that the number of guests will be limited to 50.
Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh on Friday, May 18 informed that specific passenger details of those arriving on May 18 repatriation flight has not yet been received by the district administration.
After being a green zone for 47 days, Udupi district’s status finally gets shattered
District’s deputy commissioner G Jagadeesha on Monday, May 12 in a Facebook post stated that from May 13 onwards private bus services will be permitted to operate in the district. He stated that giving due consideration to the numerous requests and queries made by
Meera Lobo (58), wife of the late Francis Lobo, ’Franzia’, Edmer, Moodubelle
Two people from Karkala taluk in Udupi district who were at First Neuro Hospital here have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The two are a mother and her son from Sanur in Karkala taluk. The 50-year-old woman (mother) was treated at the hospital. Both she and her 26-year-old son
The sitting MLA of Dakshina Kannada, MP of DK, district in-charge minister including district administration failed in combating Covid-19, alleged MLC Ivan D’Souza. Addressing media persons at the press conference held
The district will soon get its own COVID-19 testing laboratory at the district hospital here before the end of May.
As the human population stays at home to stop the spread of coronavirus, wild animals have been spotted exploring the empty streets of some of the urban areas. Animals are entering cities in a search for food, especially with humans
The Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, S Suresh Kumar has announced that discussions are on to schedule SSLC examination in either the first or second week of June. Suresh Kumar stated this while speaking with students and parents on a Facebook Live session.
The Karnataka excise department has filed a case against a liquor shop owner after a bill of Rs 52,800 went viral on the social media platforms. As per the department, rules mandate that retail liquor outlets cannot sell more than 2.6
The best gift to the entire World is ever given, is by China! The killer â€Corona Virus!’ on account of which the World had to pay a big price! and that’s Lock Down, Lock Down, Down, all over the World!, not sparing our Small but
Electronics and clothing shops closed for more than a month in the lockdown will be
Erection of barricades and drawing up of boxes or circles aimed at maintaining social distancing were seen in front of liquor shops in different parts of Karnataka on Sunday, a day ahead of their reopening after a gap of over 40-days
Josephine DSouza (Allibai), (81), wife of late Hilary D’Souza, Manchottu house ..
Benedicta DSouza, wife of late Peter DSouza, mother of Sonia, Sonal..
The cement sculptures of Mangalorean Konkans in erstwhile South Canara district that welcomes the visitors at the entrance of Mandd Sobhann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here creates general awareness on Covid-19 global pandemic.
The home ministry on Friday announced further extension of the nationwide coronavirus induced lockdown for two weeks after May 4. Educational institutions, malls, gyms and sports complexes will remain closed. No gathering
More than 32,000 Indians in the UAE, who wish to return home amidst the coronavirus
Dakshina Kannada district has been declared as an Orange Zone
Residents of B Koodagahalli village are gripped with scare after three members of a family tested positive for coronavirus in the district on Friday, May 1. It is gathered that the three people with travel history to Mumbai had in
The government while announcing extension of lockdown till May 17 allowed certain relaxations in orange and green zones. As per the new guidelines issued by the ministry, sale of liquor has been permitted in orange and green
Dr BR Shetty, the founder of NMC Health who is facing charges pertaining to fraud and forgery has stated that his silence has been misconstrued by many. NMC Health Plc was placed into administration by a UK court to protect its assets. Shetty had left Abu Dhabi to Bengaluru
Dakshina Kannada district has been demoted from a Red Zone to an Orange Zone in a district-wise COVID-19 map released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare. In a tweet on Monday, April 27 the Department posted an updated map of the state showing the COVID-19 status..
MLC Ivan D’Souza alleged that Pumpwell Flyover, here that was inaugurated recently was of sub-standard quality and unscientific; a huge waste of taxpayers money. Despite the issue had been brought to the notice of both Public Works
Maurice D’Souza (83), Moodubelle / Bengaluru, husband of the late Veronica
Eliza Saldanha (85), wife of late Elias Saldanha passed away on Sunday, 26
The pregnant COVID-19 patient from Bhatkal who was undergoing treatment
We need everyone’s support in the fight to curb Covid-19 global pandemic, said MLC Ivan D’Souza. He was speaking to people whilst distributing rations to over 150 needy families at Urwa and Derebail municipal wards, here on
Husband and two children of a 50-year-old woman who succumbed to coronavirus infection recently, test negative for COVID-19. The health department official on Thursday, April 23 received test reports of the throat swabs of the husband and two children of the deceased COVID-19
George DSouza (73), Husband of late Lilly DSouza of Nittul, St Peter I ward..
If you are aged 55-plus, have co-morbid conditions and now experiencing even slightest health discomfort, its time for coronavirus screening in Karnataka as the government is keen on pushing pre-emptive measures to check its spread.
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, on April 20, reiterated that there will be no relaxation in the lockdown till May 3. On Saturday, April 18, the State government had announced that 2 wheelers will be allowed on roads after April 20 and a few other relaxations, however, later that day
Izabella sequeira (85), Sequeira villa Marne, wife of late Lazarus Sequeira
The city will have fish stalls in different locations that would sell fish brought from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat and Goa from Monday, April 20 night; as Covid-19 nationwide lockdown will be lifted partially. MLC Ivan D’Souza had
The third and final COVID-19 positive patient in the district was discharged
A three-year-old girl, whose video had gone viral few days back was reinited with her mother, Sugandha on Saturday, April 18 after nearly 21 days of separation. In the viral video, the girl named Aishwarya was seen crying and pleading her
Two foreign nationals, who were under home quarantine at an apartment in the city, have been booked for sneezing and spitting inside the lift, police said on Saturday. Five citizens of Vietnam, including two women, who arrived here in March in connection with the arecanut trade
Unrelenting in its spread, the COVID-19 pandemic has thrown normal life out of gear. The worst impacted are the daily wage laborers and the homeless. With their livelihoods affected, some are struggling to afford a meal. Sensing the need of the people who are homeless and starving
A 50-year-old woman who passed away at Wenlock hospital earlier this morning (April 19) has tested positive for coronavirus. The woman hailing from Bantwal was admitted to the hospital on Saturday after she complained of breathing problems. She passed away on Sunday morning
Since the day Covid-19 nationwide lockdown was extended on April 15; city is slowly limping back to near normal with a people buying vegetables and groceries leisurely. The law enforcement agencies are trying their best to dissuade
Many dead birds are seen lying on the roads and in front of the shops in the city since the past few days. It is being contented that they are dying because of the lack of food and water made available to them from human activity, which is almost non-existent since the lockdown began.
The Karnataka government on Tuesday decided to ease many lockdown restrictions after April 20, including allowing industries to operate and for three per cent staff in the IT-BT sector to attend offices, to give a thrust to economic activities.
MLC Ivan D’Souza distributed rice and grains to auto rickshaw drivers, laborers and needy numbering about 100 at Thodar in the limits of Moodbidri legislative assembly constituency, near here on Wednesday, April 15.
Fresh guidelines were issued by the government on Wednesday, April 15 for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown, with the Union home ministry barring all kinds of public transport and prohibiting opening of public
The throat swab from youth who died under mysterious circumstances in a private hospital has been tested negative to COVID-19, informed sources. A 27-year-old resident of Surathkal died under mysterious circumstances
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3, saying it is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown
Karnataka MLC Ivan D’Souza, here on Tuesday, April 14, drew the attention of DK district administration on irregularities at the ration shops because those who have applied for BPL cards well before Covid-19 national
NMC Health, which has been placed under a UK court-appointed administration, announced on Monday the formation of a new board of directors that has been entrusted with the immediate priority of implementing corporate governance changes in the group.
The district police have started using drone cameras to catch not easy to see and hiding lockdown violators in the district. Drones have used in monitoring lockdown in Vitla, Bantwal and Puttur. Many scenes of people running away on the approach of the drones have been recorded.
In a shocking incident a student stacked his friend in a suitcase to accommodate him in his rented apartment on Sunday, April 12. The incident took place in an apartment in Arya Samaj road. In the wake of the Corona scare and the lockdown, building association had decided to prohibit
The city police on Saturday, April 11 seized as many as 167 vehicles
Easter Sunday - most auspicious day in Christian calendar, due to Covid-19 nationwide lockdown; all the churches are deserted in and around Mangaluru city. It seems Easter Sunday was observed in eerie silence for the first time in
An elderly woman walked 15 kilometres to buy medicines due to vehicular restrictions in view of the lockdown. The incident occurred in Kolladogra in Sullia taluk on Friday, April 10. Few locals noticed the tired woman and inquired
It looks like wild animals are having a gala
Bishop of Udupi diocese Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo has conveyed his best wishes on the eve of Easter. He said, “The festival of Easter to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ after forty days of prayers, fasting, donations and penance, has come again.
A 10-month-old baby from Sajipanadu village in Bantwal taluk, who was COVID-19 positive, was discharged from hospital on Saturday, April 11. The test reports of the mother and grandmother of the child have also come negative and were also discharged.
Two persons were arrested on Saturday, April 11 on charges of intimidating an Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) worker in Malluru Badriya Nagar here. The victim, Vasanthi, 45, was on official duty when the accused identified as Ismail, 45, and Ashraf, 32
Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa after concluding the 4-hour long video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the lockdown in the State will continue till April 30. Additionally, he also stated that in the extended lockdown period fishing will be permitted.
The people fearing extension of Covid-19 nationwide lockdown from April 15, began queuing up in grocery shops and pharmacies during relaxed hours between 7.00am and 12.00pm, here on Saturday, April 11.
With the nationwide 21-day Covid-19 lockdown set to continue for another two weeks, Karnataka has postponed board exams for class 10 and one paper of class 12, state education minister S. Suresh Kumar said on Thursday. "Board exams for the secondary school leaving certificate
A 26-year-old pregnant woman from Bhatkal has tested positive for Coronavirus and is admitted to DR TMA Pai hospital in Udupi. The woman who is in her fifth month of pregnancy is undergoing her treatment in Udupi due to lack
As the closing date of Covid-19 nationwide lockdown approaching, law enforcement agencies and district administration has been trying their best to maintain normalcy as much as possible with 5-hours relaxation daily
â€Team Be Human’ NGO that was the first to distribute food to migrant laborers soon after Covid-19 nationwide lockdown, continued to distribute ration-kits to urban poor, daily wagers of different communities at their doorsteps.
Karnataka MLC Ivan D’Souza has been distributing rice to bidi rollers, street vendors, laborers and poor people, who are living in Suterpete, Majila and nearby localities of his home office, near Seminary View, Jeppu, here since April 2
Felix Pascal D’Souza(60), husband of Helen, father of Fion/Chester, Felina, Flona..
The district administrations of Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts have appealed to the State government to request Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to allow COVID-19 tests at Manipal’s Kasturba Hospital.
City unit of National Students Union of India (NSUI), student wing of the Indian National Congress, distributed ration-kits to most needy daily workers families living in and around city, on Sunday, April 4, during ongoing Covid-10 national
Coronavirus awareness sand sculpture by srinath manipal
Those who wish to donate rations to migrant laborers can contact ..
Bishop Dr Peter Paul Saldanha of Mangaluru diocese celebrated Holy Mass to commemorate Palm Sunday, at Rosario Cathedral, here to the empty gathering on April 5 morning, amid Covid-19 nationwide lockdown.
Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) led by MLC Ivan D’Souza donated ration consisting rice, sugar, tea powder, grains to auto rickshaw drivers at the auto park, Kankanady, here on Saturday, April 4 morning.
As per the latest update from Karnataka Health Deprtment 16 persons tested positive for coronavirus between 5 pm on April 3 to 5 pm on April 4 taking the total number of infected persons to 144 in the state. This includes 4 deaths and 11 discharges. Out of the 16 fresh cases..
Researchers have found that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world can kill the novel coronavirus grown in cell cultures within 48 hours, an advance that may lead to the development and trial of a new clinical therapy for COVID-19. According to the study
The general life is limping back to near normal as more people are in no mood to panic buying, since COVID-19 national lockdown is relaxed from 7.00am to 12.00pm on Thursday, April 2. The people were seen in front of grocers and pharmacies to buy essential items.
J R Lobo, Mangaluru south former MLA has been appointed as coordinator for DK District Congress Committee (DCC) by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar. U R Sabapathi..
The State government has declared Dakshina Kannada district
A class 10 student died of dengue at Father Muller’s hospital here on Tuesday, March 31. The deceased has been identified as Steneeta D’Souza (15), a resident of Thokkottu and daughter of a physical trainer at Keenya Meenadi government school near Mangaluru.
A laboratory for testing suspected COVID-19 samples has been set up in the Wenlock district hospital here. Experimental trials in the laboratory will begin from April 1. Presently, suspected COVID-19 samples for testing are sent to Bengaluru.
The well known Prasad Art Gallery organized arts competition for students and general public on the theme, Save Mother Earth, to make best use of time during national lockdown to contain spread of Covid-19 pandemic.
The people from across the city rushed to grocery shops and supermarkets, pharmacies to buy essential items as lockdown of Covid-19 was eased on Tuesday, March 31 from 6.00am to 3.00pm. The shopkeepers were hard
There was no shortage of masks and testing kits for detecting coronavirus cases in Karnataka and the government would import them if a need arose, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Sunday said. Apprising leaders of political parties on measures taken by his government
DK district in-charge minister Kota Srinivas
Two more persons have tested positive for coronavirus in Udupi district, as per information released by the district administration here on Sunday March 29. Udupi district health officer (DHO) Dr Sudhir Chandra Sooda said that the samples were sent to Shivamogga..
Valerian Fernandes (55), husband of Prajantha Wilma Fernandes, father of..
World-famous Mumbai based Veena World Tour company arranged 20-day 5 nation South America tour - Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. Accordingly, me and my wife Regina, other tourists met at Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport
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It is March 6, 2020 and the time is 4:00PM, when the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has closed its trades for today. Today’s top story is the tanking of shares of YES Bank on the bourse, which began yesterday when the RBI superseded the Board of Directors of the stressed
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Baptist lobo (95) S/o late Paul and Late Rita Lobo & H/o Christine Lobo..
What is the best thing to do, when the winter nights have well and truly set in? Yes, fly away, somewhere hot and sunny, with the beautiful sun and smiling people, exotic barbecue scents and music in the air! And Bellevision Bahrain members did just that as they huddled
The spectacular musical extravaganza ’Konkani Dabazo-2020’ concluded on a grand note. The show was organized by JAKC (Jebel Ali Konkani Community) on February 20 from 7.45 pm onwards at the Parish Hall of St Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali.
Edward Danthy (74), Pernal, Rtd Head Master Govt Model Higher Pry School
The Jebel Ali Konkani Community (JAKC), a close-knit community of members from the Konkan region at St Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali, Dubai are all set to entertain the Konkani community of UAE with their annual spectacular entertainment programme â€Konkan Dabazo
Coastal Friends Dubai Men’s and Ladies Team respectively win the prestigious ISC Throwball Championship 2020 held recently. Sarvotham Shetty, Tournament coordinator welcomed the gathering and invited ISC Managing Committee,
Konkani Cultural Organization, Abu Dhabi, popularly known as KCO stepped into its 25th glorious year. The organization marked the inaugural of its Silver Jubilee Year on 13 February 2020 at the Crown Plaza hotel with a dazzling ceremony..
In the elections held in Delhi on 8 February 2020 to elect 70 members of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the voters resoundingly gave a huge mandate to Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party. AAP won 62 seats. This was an endorsement of the exemplary performance of AAP government installed in February
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In the electrifying final set, Payyar Punters (Men) beat Heat Shield Shimanthoor Gladiators team to lift the prestigious first ever TPL Trophy 2020. Both teams fought the battle to lift the winning title and the fans of both sides supported..
St Jospeh’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi, organized the fourth annual family picnic, at Al Wathba Park with great fervor. More than 350 members were present to enjoy the beautiful day.
The spectacular evening began with Alfreeda Castelino, the hostess for the evening, gracefully welcoming all present. It was followed by a beautiful glorification to our Savior with an action song performed by kids Annora, Darren,
The much awaited yearly Late Smt. Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) open Throwball Tournament was held on January 24, 2020 at Abu Dhabi Indian School ground. This was the 31st successive year of..
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) organized its annual parish feast at Avanthi Palace, Salmiyah, here on Friday, January 24. Celebration started at 7:30pm with introduction by compere Sunil Menezes.
Successful Mangalurean entrepreneur, philanthropist and community leader Leo Rodrigues was elected the president of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) during their annual general body meeting. The AGM was held at the Cristal Hotel, Abu Dhabi, on January 18.
In an electrifying final set, KCO Abu Dhabi (Men) managed to beat AMS, Dubai team to lift the prestigious KCO Throwball Trophy 2020. Both teams fought hard and the fans of both sides, supporting with their hearts beating as every point gained was celebrated with loud applauds.
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait celebrated annual feast, Christmas and New Year along with its annual get to gather on January 10, 2020 at Harmony Hall Salmiya. Celebration started at 7 pm with the introduction by President Samson Noronha. Family members & friends..
The Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), Abu Dhabi will be organizing “KCO Throwball Tournament 2020” on Friday, the17th of January, 2020 at the Abu Dhabi Indian School Grounds. Throwball enthusiasts will have a great chance to exhibit their talents in the tournament and..
Therese D’Almeida (67), wife of Lawrence Almeida, mother of Loretta/Sunil and Linda/David, grandmother of Lionel..
Agatha Lilly Ferrao (86), Wife of late Sylvester Ferrao, mother of Marcel/Anna..
Continuing with the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of St Lawrence High School on the second day, Saturday 21 December 2019, the program for old students began in the late afternoon with verity of sports, games and fancy dress..
St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle, Udupi, a leading educational institution in the region, well known for its excellent academic performance, on the occasion of completing the 60 glorious years,
Fr. Alexander Lobo was the next visionary who took up the responsibility of the parish of Moodubelle as the parish priest and the Head Master of St. Lawrence High School in 1976. Realising the need to expand on what was built by his
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Gilbert Alva (60), son of late Paul Alva and Alice Alva, passed away at Bengaluru
UAE Throwball group inaugurates the much awaited First Ever Premier League Trophies in Dubai on 6th Dec 2019 in Orchid Hotel. 6 strong teams have been formed of 12 players each in Men and Women Category.
As St. Lawrence High School of Moodubelle celebrates its Diamond Jubilee on 20 and 21 December 2019, it would be appropriate to know at least in brief, the history of this great institution that gradually transformed a sleepy village into a
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The Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Parish (MCCP – Sts Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi), organized a grand celebration of â€Nathalanso Dhabazo’, on Friday, November 30th, held at Ruwi parish main hall with a large gathering to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season.
The renowned Konkani movie ’Benddkar’ will be screened in Udupi on 27 November and in Israel on 29 November 2019 after successful show in Abu Dhabi Dubai Goa and Mangalore. The actors in the movie include Prince Jacob..
The spectacular musical extravaganza “Fiesta 2019” held at Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday November 22, 2019 broke all records, as the Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) celebrated its 24th anniversary with much fun and gaiety.
On the 9th of November 2019, a five member panel led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) of the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment in the Ayodhya land dispute case. The bench unanimously ruled in favor of the Ram Janmabhoomi. It rested the title to the 2.77 acre plot of contested land with the deity Ram Lalla (Infant Ram) and vested its guardianship with a trust to be set up within three months by the central government. The Hindus can now build their much coveted Ram Mandir on the site. The judges instructed the central and UP state government to give a 5 acre...[By Philip Mudartha]
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UAE throw ball group live with the motto “The strength of the team is each individual member and the strength of each member is the team”. The great thing about playing team sport is you win and lose together, and the pain is never as bad when you share it.
After a month or two of living in denial, the Modi government seems to have grudgingly accepted that our national economy has slowed down. Our Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitaraman has held, at the behest of tough taskmaster and No.2 in the government packing order, Home
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The wake will be on Friday, November 08, from 4-8pm at Moritz funeral home:
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh® in a communiqué urged the law enforcement agencies to unearth the true motive behind the suspicious death of Fr Mahesh D’Souza, assistant parish priest of Our Lady of Health parish, Shirva,
After glamourous red carpet premier shows in Ibn Batuta Mall, Dubai recently, â€Benddkar’ witnessed 2 successful shows one each in Novo Cinemas, WTC Abu Dhabi & in Novo Cinemas Mega Mall Sharjah on 1st November 2019..
Michael Menezes (62), Moodubelle, Bengaluru, husband of Juliet Menezes,
Each year PWCK holds a community picnic in Kuwait. This year PWCK had organized a annual picnic for all its member families and friends on 24 & 25th of October at Kabad Chalet. This is the first ever over night picnic..
Pascal D’Souza aged 84 years (Retired Teacher), Shankarpura (Pangla)..
World over Mission Sunday is observed on the third Sunday in the month of October. This Sunday is marked by prayers and offerings in the form of material and money for supporting the mission works especially in the backward..
Dhwani Pratishthana, one of the well-known Kannada theater and literature enthusiast organization outside Karnataka established in 1985 in Mumbai will be celebrating 35 successful years. To mark this occasion Dhwani has organized Dhwani Cultural Fest..
Fr Mahesh D’Souza principal of Don Bosco English School Shirva was laid to rest on Tuesday, October 15 evening, at Our Lady of Health Church cemetery, Shirva. A large congregation of priests religious and the lay faithful from the diocese of Udupi and Mangalore paid their last respects
In a shocking incident, Fr Mahesh D’Souza, Assistant Parish Priest of Shirva church and Principal of Don Bosco CBSE School, was found dead in the office room on October 11, 2019. Fr Mahesh D’Souza hails from Moodubelle. Born on 30th March, 1983..
UAE’s most awaited Konkani literature and musical extravaganza Geet Gazaal 2.0 is buzzing around UAE and creating new sensation of excitement in Konkani music & poem lovers. Patronized by Karnataka’s most promising media portal newskarnataka.com,
Lidson Joy Fernandes (28), son of late Leo Simon Fernandes and Mrs. Juliet..
Awali Konkani Community celebrated the Feast of Nativity or Monthi Fest with grandeur and fervor on 9th September 2019 at our Lady of Visitation Church. The celebration will be remembered by all Konkani community,
Mangalorean Catholic Association of Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia celebrated Monti Fest at the complex of Holy Spirit Church, Annandale, Virginia on Saturday, September 14, 2019 from 3.00pm to 11.00pm.
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) got together at a hall in Salmiya, to celebrate its 10th Monthi Fest – the Solemn Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday evening , 13th September 2019. The program began with welcome by Master of Ceremony Venesha Coutinho
The Konkani Community of St. Paul’s Church Musaffah, Abu Dhabi celebrated â€Monthi Fest 2019’ on Friday 13th September with a great fervor. The celebration commenced at 10:30am with the blessing of New Corn in front of Mother..
Monthi fest a traditional feast celebrated largely by Mangalorean Catholics represents the birthday of our blessed Mother Mary, coincides with festival of new harvest and is being celebrated all over the word every year. In continuation of the tradition and grandeur..
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrated Monti Fest at Harmony Hall#1, behind Al Rashid Hospital, Salmiyah here on Friday September 20 evening. Celebration started at 7:30pm with the introduction by compere Shawn Pereira.
Mangalore Cultural Association - Kuwait celebrated ’Monti Fest (Nativity of Blessed Mother Mary)’ on September 20, 2019 at Kala Kuwait Auditorium Hall, Abbasiya in the age old tradition of family spirit. Master of Ceremony Herald Fernandes inaugurated the event along with the
The birth of Mother Mary or Monti Fest is one feast that is celebrated in great grandeur and pomp all over the world by the Konkani Community of Mangaluru. It is a day when we reminiscences the beautiful memories of celebrating this feast as a â€family feast’ with our near and dear ones.
Konkani Community of St. Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain, has celebrated Monti fest 2019 on Friday 6th September 2019 with a great joy. The celebration began at 10.00am with blessings of new crop, near Mother Mary’s Grotto by Rev. Fr. Derick D’Souza OFM Cap..
“Sakkad Sangatha Melyan, Sakkad Lagi Saryan; Amche Tale Ek Karyan, Moryek Hogolsiya” - As the singing of this evergreen Marian hymn resonated in the Preston City Mini-Hall in Melbourne, hundreds of children offered flowers..
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association organized it’s 11th Annual Monti Fest celebration on 8th September evening at Vishwakarma Hall, Vasai West, Palghar. It was a fun filled nostalgic get-together of Konkani families, both young and old. The occasion was graced by several dignitaries
Konkani Cultural organization (KCO) Abu Dhabi proudly announces its annual cultural extravaganza â€Fiesta 2019’ which will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at the Abu Dhabi Country club, from 5.00 PM onwards.
Monti Fest has a remarkable connotation to Mangalorean Catholic community as it celebrates not just the birthday of Infant Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ but also the new harvest. It is an occasion when families gather in exultation
’Monthi Fest’ - A traditional feast celebrated largely by Mangalorean Catholics represents the birthday of our Blessed Mother Mary, coincides with festival of new harvest and is being celebrated all over the world every year..
The St Joseph’s Konkani Community (SJKC), Abu Dhabi, celebrated “Monthi Fest", the birthday of Mother Mary, on September 7th 2019 at St Theresa Church. The ’Monthi Fest’ is a family feast for all Konkani speaking community..
Mukut Mogarnad celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 13 at London Suites Hotel, Dubai with gaiety and great devotion. Over 150 members from Mogarnad parish took part in the celebration with lot of zeal and enthusiasm.
Konkani Community of Qatar celebrated Monti Fest at Our Lady of Rosary parish, here on Sunday, September 8. The festal celebrations were preceded by 9-day novenas beginning from August 30.
The Konkani Community of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, September 6 with great religious fervor.
Veneration of Mother Mary and blessing of New Paddy commenced at 11.15am followed by Concelebrated Holy Mass in Konkani by Fr. Bonaventure Rodrigues (Spiritual Director of St. Peter’s Pontifical Seminary), Fr. Arokiya Swamy (Parish Priest), Fr. Michael (Asst. Parish Priest),
The Mangalorean Catholic Association of New England (MCANE) collaborated with Belle Vision, USA to celebrate the solemn, the feast of Nativity of Our Blessed Mother, Monti Fest at Tungsboro Hall, MA, here on Sunday,
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), along with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monthi Fest on the 08 September 2019 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.
September month is that part of the year when the mother earth adorns itself in green attire. Green is the colour of life, prosperity and the colour with pleasant feeling. Birthday of Infantr Mary is being celebrated throughout..
Konkani Cultural Association, popularly known as KCA-UK celebrated Monti-Fest along with its 15th year of service to the community here on Saturday, September 7. Around 300 Konkani-speaking people from different parts of UK..
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated Monthi Fest on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Missouri City, Texas. The mass was celebrated by Fr. Joy James OSH and assisted by Deacon William Seifert. Infant Mother Mary, beautifully arranged
The Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association, celebrated its annual unique cultural program of Monthi Fest at St. Hubert’s Church Hall in Hoffman Estate, Illinois. This event signifies the pure and simple love and devotion..
As every year, this year too Bellevision Kuwait celebrated Monti Fest at Salmiya, here, with utmost religious fervor, on Friday, September 13. Over 120 Belleans took part in the celebration with a lot of enthusiasm.
The members of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) along with their family and friends met at the premises of Badur travels basement hall, Salmiya, Kuwait on Friday 13th September afternoon to celebrate Monthi Festh.
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur with devotion and gaiety on Sunday, September 8, 2019. All devotees and children gathered at 8 am at in front of Virgin Mary Grotto..
Devotion and joy marked the celebration of the nativity of Mother Mary, popularly known as ‘Monthi Festh’ in the Karnataka Coastal region on Sunday, 8 September 2019... Monthi Feast celebrations around the world
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Monthi Fest was celebrated at St Louis Church, Dahisar on September 8, symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity, devotion, unity, joy and merriment. All families of the parish got together to celebrate the feast. The celebration commenced in the morning with the blessing of the new harvest
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), Doha-Qatar, hosted the second season of the Konkani elocution contest (Bhashan Spordho) and Konka ni quiz contest (InQUIZitive). The goal of these competitions is to encourage the skills..
Mother Mary Nativity feast novena was held today at the residence of Mrs Pholomina Ferao of Monthi Saibeen. Ward Milagres Mangalore. Ward members
On September 8th Sunday, St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road celebrated Monti Fest (Nativity of Mother Mary) with a grand style. The festivity began with a Konkani Mass
Nativity Feast of Mother Mary was joyfully celebrated today at Milagres Church, Mangalore. It was a grand celebration organized by Monthi Saibeen Feast Committee under the leadership of President Mr. Ivan Fernandes and Secretary Mr. Nigel Pereira.
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Church, Nirmalpadau Parapady on 8th September, 2019. The nine days of Novena concluded with the final flower offering at the Mother Mary grotto
Bridgith Martis (95), Gudthottu, Moodubelle, wife of the late Hilary Martis
Theresa Alva (91), wife of the late Robert Alva passed away on Friday July 26,
Carmin D’Souza (85), wife of the late Lawrence D’Souza, mother of Gracy..
Weather was playing hide and seek with colder wintry weather pattern in greater Chicagoland area even though summer was officially began on June 21. But Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association was blessed with warm sunny weather throughout the day..
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), Doha - Qatar re-elected president and vice-president for the term 2019-2021 during its 11th annual general body meeting. MCA, Doha held AGM at Ashoka Hall, Indian Cultural Center, Doha on June 20. Carol D’Souza, emcee for the evening..
Netherlands is my most favorite destination on work as well as leisure for the past 25 years having been there two dozen times mostly on work and other times on family holidays. Last month, I had been there with my wife and son on the way to Budapest. I had booked the boat
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Konkani community members in Abu Dhabi were on a laughter riot after watching â€Mataro Chorbela’ team’s latest drama, â€Futlli Modki.’ The drama was presented by Konkani Cultural Association (KCO) Abu Dhabi at the British School..
Al Khalidiya Group organized Iftar Meet for its staff and customers at Al Bustan Novotel, here, on Thursday, May 30 evening. It was the eigth annual Iftar Meet hosted by Al Khalidiya Group, as it marked the Year of Tolerance.
Every so often one comes across a child who displays such brashness and disregard for others’ feelings that one cannot but think: “that kid is a spoilt brat!” The numbers of such spoilt brats are steadily on the rise. Parents are unsure how to raise them and let them grow like wild
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Edward Sequeira (66), son of the late Anthony Sequeira and Florine Sequeira..
The resurrection of Christ was celebrated by Bellevision Bahrain at the Pappillon Party Hall, here on April 30, with the usual vigor and enthusiasm that the members exude in all their celebrations. The event began with the registration of the members at the registration desk..
If you had heard about my ill-health, you had heard correctly. I was suffering from hard breathing, and breathlessness while walking daily in the morning in the nearby garden. I could not climb stairs at all. I was worried that I may die soon. Driven by worry, my fasting blood sugar
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Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar, an associate organization of Indian Cultural Center (ICC) under the aegis of Embassy of India celebrated its 27th anniversary by presenting Natak Fest - theater festival at DPS School..
Mangalorean United Konkani Association’s (MUKA) convened their sixteenth annual general body meeting at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Nottingham, UK after Easter event on Sunday, April 21.
Most of us, in fact all of us at some point of time or the other in our childhood gone on picnics. Some may have just gone on school excursion and others with more adventure. Parents would probably have gone on outing with their parents or family friends.
Houston Konkan Catholic Association celebrated Easter at the Knights of Columbus Events Center in The Woodlands, Texas, on April 21. Youngsters and budding Emcees, Nikita D’Souza and Sian Lobo started by outlining the exciting
Mangalorean United Konkani Association of Nottingham-UK celebrated Easter at the Bramcote Memorial Hall on the 21st April 2109, with the presence of over 200 Mangaloreans from every corner of the UK..
Philomena Rebello (72), wife of Victor Rebello, Mother of Juliet/Maxi DSouza..
Raymond D’Souza (100), Bantwal, husband of the late Piatas Lobo, father of..
The general elections to the 17th Lok Sabha have been announced. The Election Commission (EC) has scheduled them to commence on April 11 and end on May 19. The voting will be held in 7 phases, due to the special security needs of the country. The vote counting will
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After the three basic commandments concerning the just relationship to honor one’s father and mother, the Decalogue contemplates at once the whole gamut of filial relations. It captures concisely the spirit of filial relation and obligations in that single phrase: Honor thy father and mother.
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St Jospeh’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi, conducted their third annual family picnic, at Yas Park Gate,North with great fervor. More than 350 members were present to enjoy the beautiful day.
Every human being is born in a family. Traditionally, a family meant husband and wife, at least, besides parents, in-laws, siblings, children and so on. Now-a-days, even though the traditional sense is retained to a certain extent, situations like single parents and separations have
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Bellevision Bahrain bade farewell to the beautiful month of February and welcomed March with open arms on the glorious evening of 28th February, 2019 as all members gathered together once again at Sakhir Desert for the much..
Curtains came down on the silver jubilee of St Antony’s Rc Church Sohar on Friday 15th February, 2019 with a grand celebration that attracted around a thousand faithful who attended the Eucharistic Celebration and..
To my mind there is no spot of ground however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight. As an English proverb that says, if you want to be happy for a year plant a garden. A garden requires patient labour and attention.
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Advocate William Pinto Shirthady (79) a well known social activist and a lawyer who dedicated his life fighting for the cause of the poor passed away on Sunday, 17 February 2019. He is survived by wife Rosy Pinto and two sons Chetan and Praveen.
The Organizers – JAKC (Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community) is all set to entertain the Konkani community of UAE with this year’s spectacular entertainment programme â€KONKAN DABAZO 2019’.
â€Yuva Prathiba/Melody Star’ Maxim Pereira Anjelore’s â€Maxim Live in Concert’ (MLC) along with top notch artistes of G-major Anjelore rocked Dubai audience with their spell bound four and half-hours’ non-stop cent percent..
Konkans Dubai, Coastal Friends won the ISC-Arab Udupi 7th Throw ball Championship 2019 held here recently. Sarvotham Shetty welcomed the gathering. Keerthi Kumar, ISC member, Mohammed Yunus, ISC member..
The much awaited and produced by Assistant Parish Priest of Pangla Parish Rev. Fr. Royson’s “ Passport “a family oriented Konkani movie released by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo (Bishop of Udupi Diocese) at St. John’s Sabha..
The Annual General Meeting of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) was held at Cristal Hotel Abu Dhabi on 24th of January 2019. CA Valerian Dalmaida was elected President for the year 2019, along with Mrs. Sandhya Vas..
Sangati Creations’ maiden venture, mega Konkani film â€Zanvoy No 1’ script and directed by well-known Bollywood director Harry Fernandes Barkur received a thundering response during premier release in Dubai on Friday,
Koosamma Shambhu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) Throwball tourney was held in Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 18. Koosamma Shambhu Shetty is the mother of NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr B R Shetty.
New Al Khalidiya Group celebrated their 13th Annual Staff Day at Yas Park Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 4. Over 250 staff and their families attended the event. New Al Khalidiya Group managing director Benedict Pinto thanked all the
December climate being ideal for outdoor time, Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) organized annual family picnic for its members on Friday 7th December 2018 to Mebaireek Park, Al Sailiyah. People had a wonderful time taking a break from the daily routine, enjoying the pleasant weather
Thomas DSouza (71), husband of Mary DSouza of Angadibettu, Havanje,
The casteism should cease to exist among Tuluvas that should lead to peace and harmony. The natives of Tulu should strengthen their bonds regardless of caste, creed and religion. The relations among Tuluvas are unique.
â€The agrarian society in erstwhile Tulunadu followed traditions and customs that was their way of life. Meanwhile, one has to visit a gulf country to witness the splendor of Tulunadu.
Serphine Saldanha (87), wife of Lawrence Saldanha of Kinnigudde-Moodubelle..
Following the inauguration function at 8 pm on Saturday, 17 November 2918 and trial match, regular knock out matches commenced from 10.30 pm. A large number of spectators witnessed some of the exciting matches between different teams. Eventually four teams tried their luck for final in semi final duel. The first semi-final was between ACT Dubai and Tatasky-LIC in which Tatasky-LIC emerged victorious with 2-0 result. In the second semi-final between Aloy Qatar and Family Friends, Aloy Qatar were victorious with 2-1 scores.
Under the aegis of Coastal Friends UAE, an open throwball tournament was held on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Bilva Indian School ground, Dubai. This tournament is being a first ever successful tournament of the year organized by..
The much anticipated and eagerly awaited Bellevision Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament commenced on Saturday, 17 November 2018 at St. Lawrence PU College Ground at 8 pm with a grand inauguration function..
“As all of you have worked very hard and prepared in every respect to host the prestigious event, let us look forward for exciting Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament 2018 tomorrow and let us work for its success”,
With the efforts of all concerned presentations for hosting the prestigious Lawrencian State-level Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, 17 November 2018 are near completion. The ground and the colourful Volleyball court has been laid.
Former prime minister of India and National President of Janata Dal (Secular) H D Deve Gowda honored behalf of all kannadigas residing in UAE by Karnataka NRI Forum UAE on November 11th 2018 at JSS Scholl Al Safa Dubai. JDS national secretory general Danish Ali..
Preparations for the prestigious Lawrencian State Level Volleyball Tournament to be held on Saturday, 17 November 2018 at St. Lawrence PU College Grounds, Moodubelle in aid of St. Lawrence Community Hall is in full-swing. This is a unique opportunity for the sports-lovers, especially volleyball fans to witness this high-powered volleyball tournament in which 10 reputed teams will vie with each other for the top position. More than two thousand spectators are expected to be part..
Overseas Tuluvas in association with Akhila Bharatha Tulu Okkoota & Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy have jointly come up with a meaningful event â€Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2018 – Dubai’ to be hosted in Dubai on 23rd & 24th November, 2018 at Al Nasr Leisureland..
Lilly Mary Dsouza (66), wife of George DSouza, Mother of Lavina/John, Veera..
As Konkani Cultural Organization Abu Dhabi under the aegis of K.C.O. Trust(R), Mangalore celebrates 23 years of service to the marginalized and underprivileged sections of the society. The Stage is all set at the Abu Dhabi..
On 24 th Sept Veena World Tour arranged 25 senior citizen tour to Kenya, Zimbabwe and south Africa. A group of 25 senior citizen proceed to Nairobi, capital and largest city of Kenya. Then we proceeded to a jungle resort for night stay watching wild animals from our resort in the moon light. While summer brings
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Two Konkani Dramas â€Vorsak Eak Pauti’ and â€Mankdaso Paai’ staged on the occasion of 5th day of Drama Festival of Konkani Natak sabha on Saturday, 20th October at Don Bosco Hall here. â€Vorsak Eak Pauti’ written and directed by..
After much preparations, count down begins for the presentation of social drama in Konkani â€Sikeram Driver’ by St Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) Dubai on coming Friday 19th October at 7:30pm onwards..
The traditional celebration of Monti Fest by The Mangalorean Catholic Association (MCA), Pune was held on September 16th 2018 at Christ the King Church, Pune. The highlight of this celebration was the blessing..
Fredrick Alva (67), husband of Mrs. Mary Alva and father of Flora Alva,
“Plastics never die, you do “ Under this slogan a powerful message to eradicate usage of plastics completely was echoed at the Rotary Club Shankerpura on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. Under the leadership of Rtn. Rayan..
Denis Alva (69), Udupi, S/o Francis Xavier and Roman Alva, husband of Ida..
It was a festive mood to the Konkani Music Lovers of UAE. Enthuastic Music lovers from all over UAE were gathered to witness One of the finest and Well organized event “Gulf Voice of Mangalore – Chapter 6” – UAE Semi Final which was held in Emirates Theatre Dubai..
Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) celebrated â€Monthi Fest’ with devotion and grandeur on 21st September at Indian Community School, Khaitan. KBWA has been organizing the Monthi Fest on a grand scale in the past ten years by providing a platform..
On the occasion of feast of Nativity of Mary, Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK), a leading and one and only overseas association from Pamboor parish, celebrated the feast which is known as Monti Fest at Harmony Hall, Salmiya as per the Mangalurean
Mukut Mogarnad celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on September 21 at Horward Johnson Hotel, Bur Dubai with gaiety and great devotion. Over 130 members from Mogarnad parish took part in the celebration with lot of zeal and enthusiasm.
Coastal Friends UAE (CFU) announced to organize its first mega event, CFU Cup 2018, Open Throw Ball Tournament at Bilva Indian School, Dubai on Friday, November 16 from 9.00am. Since its commencement in 2015, CFU,
On the occasion of the nativity of Mother Mary, Dubai residents of Vamanjoor Christians celebrated Monthi Feast at a grand manner. The celebration was organized by Vamanjooreans UAE. There was a gathering of many parishioners who celebrated the event in the traditional
After a lot of anxious moments, neck-to-neck contest between Qatar’s 12 best voices, vociferous backing of Konkani music lovers from Qatar and meticulous judging by eminent judges, young, melodious and expressive Christelle
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) - Qatar celebrated Monti Fest with great splendour and grandeur on September 15, 2018 at the Indian Cultural Centre Doha. The program began at 6 pm with MCA’s theme song which was sung by the members. A prayer was recited by Jeevan
United Mangaloreans Kuwait(UMK) got together at a hall in Salmiya, to celebrate its 9th Monthi Fest – the Solemn Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday evening, 15th September 2018. The program began with welcome by Master of Ceremony Shannu D’Souza..
As every year, this year too Bellevision Kuwait celebrated Monti Fest at Salmiya, here, with utmost religious fervor, on Friday, September 7. Over 150 Belleans took part in the celebration with a lot of enthusiasm. The programme began at 7.45pm with welcome by master of ceremony..
Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ) celebrated Engineers Day to commemorate the 158th birth anniversary of Bharata Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya which was year of Engineers day at ICC, here, on September 15. The function began with the
On the occasion of Mother Mary’s Birthday Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) celebrated the feast which is known as Monti Fest on September 13 at Harmony Hall, Salmiya as per the Mangalorean traditions & culture. The celebration started with Priya Cardoza welcoming the guest..
Friday, 7th. September 2018, will be remembered by one and all in Sacred Heart Church Bahrain Parish for the solemn celebration of Konkani Catholic Community’s Monthi fest. The entire Parish Konkani Community came under one roof to celebrate the feast united in the spirit..
Marked by the abundance of tender flowers, succulent sugarcane and sprigs of paddy, the â€Monti Fest’ sees the community gathering to celebrate the birthday of Mary, the mother of Christ. As every other year, this year too Bellevision Bahrain celebrated the Feast of Nativity
Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) Delhi held a grand celebration of The Feast of Nativity of Our Lady- Montiche fest on 9th September 2018, at Diocesan Community Centre, Gole Dakh Khana. The beautiful decorations and the array of vegetables enhanced the serenity of the
It was a perfect day of sunshine as Melbourne Konkans in traditional attires congregated in Santa Maria College in Northcote, an inner suburb of Melbourne to celebrate the birthday of Mother Mary. Yes! A â€perfect day of sunshine’ as Melbourne is known to have four seasons
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated “Monti Fest” on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 at the Holy Family Church in Missouri City, Texas. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Joy James and the homilist was Rev. Fr. Sunny Joseph..
St Joseph’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi Parish, celebrated â€Monti Fest’ on 8th September, here at St Therese Church, within the compound of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi in a very grand manner.
KCA-UK celebrated Monti-Festh on September 08, 2018 at Gandhi Hall in Manchester UK. More than 200 Konkani speaking people from different parts of the United Kingdom gathered as one family to celebrate this religious event. Ronald Lobo and Jyothi Mendonca from Manchester gave
The Nativity of Mother Mary very popularly known as ‘Monthi Fest’ was celebrated
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), in collaboration with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monthi Fest on the 9th of September 2018 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.
On the occasion of Monti Fest Celebration the parishioners of Pangla gather at the school grounds for a sport event which is held traditionally since 1950s. This year ICYM organized this special sports event wherein young and old take part in tract as well as fun-filled
Mangalorean community of Sohar continued the legacy of celebrating Monti fest on September 7, 2018. All the faithful assembled at 5p.m and began the devotion to mother Mary by praying the Rosary. Next was the traditional ushering of flowers at the
The Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady of Rosary church Qatar celebrated the feast of nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with religious fervour and devotion at the Lady of Arabia Hall at the church premises on Saturday September 8th evening.
With great joy, the Konkani community of St Mary’s Catholic Church, Al Ain, celebrated Monthi Fest on September 7, 2018.The celebration began at 10.00 am with blessing of new crop, near Mother Mary’s Grotto by Fr Maxim Cardoza, assistant parish priest of Jebel Ali
112th Nativity feast of Mother marry under the leadership of by Monthi saibeen Feast Committee Attavar Celebrated today at Milagres Church Mangalore. It was a grand celebration organized by Monthi saibeen Feast Committee under the leadership President Ivan Fernandes..
Konkani Community of St. Therese of Child Jesus Church Salmiya celebrated Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the â€Monthi Fest’ on the 7th of September. Rev. Fr. Johnson Fernandes, Rev.Fr. Noel D’Almeida..
Richard Monteiro (79), Malad, Mumbai, H/o Late Hilda Monteiro, F/o Godwin, Edwin
The Konkani Community of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, September 7 with great religious fervor. The RAK Konkani Community consists of many Mangalorean and Goan families.
Konkani Catholic Welfare Association, Bhayandar, celebrated Monti Fest (Nativity of Mary) on Sunday, 9th September, 2018 at Our Lady of Nazareth Church, Bhayandar West. The Konkani feast mass began at 10.30 am with offering flowers to Mother Mary. The mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Melvin D’Cunha
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated at the Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur near here with great fervor and gaiety, 8th September, 2018. Large number of devotees and children gathered at 8am near the newly
The Konkani Community of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, celebrated â€Monthi Fest 2018’ on Saturday 8th September 2018 with a great fervor. The celebration began at 5.30pm with blessings of Noven near the Grotto by Rev. Fr. Wilson Rumao
Most Reverend Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo paid a surprise visit to Pangla Parish and blessed the New Corn (Novem) while large no of children took part in showering the flowers for Infant Mary. A large number of Parishioners also attended the celebration.
The feast of the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Festh) was celebrated with devotion and fervour in different parishes of Udupi and Mangalore Dioceses on Saturday, 8 September 2018. While children brought colourful flowers as during the past nine days of the novena
’Monthi Fest’ - A traditional feast celebrated largely by Mangalorean Catholics represents the birthday of our Blessed Mother Mary, coincides with festival of new harvest and is being celebrated all over the world every year with much fervor and enthusiasm.
Konkan Taram Jerimeri, a Konkani association of St Jude Church, celebrated their 27th Annual Day with Monti Fest on 9th September 2018. The Association has been taking active part in all social, cultural and liturgical
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association Celebrated its 10th Monti Fest of 8th sept at Vishwakarman hall, vasai (w. The program started sharp 6.30 pm with short procession with decorated Maria Bambina statue and prayer by Mrs. Theresa Fernandes. The cultural stage program was well compared
As has been the tradition in the past decade, Mangalorean Catholic Association of New England (MCANE) once again collaborated with Bellevision to celebrate the Solemn feast of the Nativity of Our Blessed Mother (Monti Fest) at St Mary’s Church, Chelmsford MA, on Saturday, September 1.
St. Ann’s Friary, Mangalore – “Monthi Fest” was celebrated in a grand scale at St. Ann’s Friary on 8th September, 2018. Fr. Joel Jason Lobo blessed the new corn, flowers and fruits and Fr. Maxim D’Silva was the principal celebrant for the Holy Eucharist. Fr. Manohar D’Souza
The Nativity of the Mother Mary or Monthi Fest is a day close to the heart of all in coastal belt of Mangalore and Udupi. The feast, popularly known as Monti Fest in Konkani, is observed after the nine-day Novena.
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated at St. Rita Church, Cascia on 8th September, 2018. The nine days of Novena concluded with the final flower offering, where children and the parishioners carrying varieties of baskets with beautiful flowers venerated
Most Rev Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the Bishop of Udupi diocese joined the devotees of St John Evangelist Church Pangla Shankerapura in celebrating the Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary or popularly known as Monthi Fest in Coastal area.
Indira Nagar Konkani Kutamb, Swamy Vivekananda Road, Bangalore celebrated Monthi Festh(Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary) at Resurrection Church Indiranagar Nagar Bangalore on Saturday, September 8 with Holy Mass in Konkani at 7.30 am.
"Konkani Kulvar Association, Bangalore celebrated Monthi Festh at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Ulsoor, Bangalore on 8th of September. Veneration of Mother Mary and Blessing of New Paddy was at 11am followed by Concelebrated Holy Mass in Konkani
Monti Fest has cultural significance. It is a harvest festival for them. The feast food is a variety of vegetarian delicacies from locally grown vegetables. Newly grown rice is part of the food today which is symbolically distributed to all our parishioners after blessing.
The Mangalorean Konkan Christians Association of Chicago celebrated the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (birth of Mother Mary) at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Hoffman Estates . This event signifies the pure and simple love and devotion of Mother Mary.
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary was solemnly celebrated in Mount Carmel Church, Shirthday on 8th September, 2018. The nine days of Novena concluded today with the final flower offering at the Shirthady Bus Stand, where small children and the parishioners carrying
Every Year the Monthi Fest, the festival of harvest of the Konkan region, which is very fervently celebrated all over the world especially in the Gulf region. In Bahrain, the Sacred Heart Church will be at the forefront in preparation
Gregory Ivan Alva (Anna) (50), husband of Jackline Alva, father of Leander Alva..
Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangaluru organized the 55th Inter Parish Singing Competition for the age group of above 15 years of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 12.
The Mangalurean Catholic community of Oman in eagerly awaiting August 31 as Mangalore Catholic Centre of the Parish (MCCP) - Ruwi, will march into 27th year through a grand inaugural function on the day.
Edwin Machado (53), S/o late Santhan Machado and Eliza machado
Gracy Lucy Mathias (77), W/o late John Baptist Mathias, mother of Michael/Florine
Vishwa Tulu Sammelana 2018 (World Tulu Convention) is being scheduled to be organized in Dubai and Padma Vibhushana Dr D Veerendra Hegde, Dharmadhikari of Shree Kshetra Dharmastala has consented to be the chief guest
For anyone with dreams of a frivolous hope comes in a container. If you are constrained by time, energy, money or space, container gardens offer some of the easiest ways to overcome limited resources. Although contained plants rely on gardeners for their needs. One can
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The Konkan community of St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mussafah, Abu Dhabi has celebrated their Third Anniversary with a great fervor on 13th of July 2018. The celebration began with Holy Mass at 6 pm.
Nelson Dolphy D’Souza (44), Kuntalnagar, son of the late Sebastian and Severine
Peter DSouza (66), husband of Benedicta DSouza, father of Sonia, Sonal and Joyan
Benedict Mendonca (80), Moodubelle, husband of late Alice Mendonca,
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar during its 26th Annual General Meeting held on Friday June 22, 2018 at the Royal Gardens Club House unanimously elected Sunil D’Silva as its new president for the term 2018-2020.
Ramakrishna Mission organized 35th Swachata Abhiyan at Yekkur, here, on Sunday, June 10 at 7.30 am. Devaki Muthukrishnan, former director, Reserve Bank of India, Bengaluru flagged off the drive in the presence of Swami
Dr. Gerald Pinto, popularly known as ‘Jerry Niddodi’ in Konkani literary world is a person who scaled great heights not only in the field of education rising to be the Principal of a prestigious college, but also in the sphere of Konkani and
Qatar’s 12 Mangalorean singers marched into the semi-finals of the 6th edition of Gulf Voice of Mangalore, winning the closely-fought auditions organized by Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), held at the Asoka Hall of the Indian Cultural Centre here on Friday June 08.
Al Khalidiya Group organized Iftar Meet for its staff and customers at Al Bustan Novotel, here, on Thursday, June 7 evening. It was the fifth annual Iftar Meet hosted by Al Khalidiya Group. It was attended by staff,
KaDaM (Kundapura Devadiga Mitra) organized honoring event to president, Dinesh Devadiga for having awarded with International Aryabhata 2017 for his social service to the society in a grand manner at Fortune Plaza Hotel..
A group of 45 senior citizen mostly from Maharashtra and two couple from Karnataka including me and my wife Regina went on tour to Croatia, Slovenia, Hungary, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. All of us joined at Chatrapathi
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Mrs. Dulcine D’sa, wife of late George D’sa, Mother of late Lawrence/Hilda
Sobina Menezes (87), passed away on April 19, 2018. Funeral service on..
Emilia D’Souza (71), Shankerpura, W/o late Xavier D’Souza, M/o Ronald/Gladys
Bellevision Bahrain held their much-awaited Easter party, a celebration of their faith in all good things, commemorating Jesus Christ’s resurrection from death, at Papillion Party Hall, here, on Friday, April 13. The day started with the entertaining, enthusiastic and vibrant..
South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA), organized fourth Kabaddi Tournament, Peace Trophy-2018 at Ideal Indian School, here, on Friday, April 13. The event commenced at 8:00am, wherein SKMWA president..
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) celebrated Easter at Bramcote Memorial Hall in Nottingham, UK, on Sunday, April 1. Over 200 Mangaloreans from all corners of the UK joined the celebration which included
Richard Castelino (49), Pernal, Shirva, son of the late Gabriel Castelino and Roman..
Albert Martis (54), son of the late Monthu Martis, brother of Stany Martis..
George Martis (92), resident of Hebbagilu-Kattingeri, Moodubelle, passed away on..
Recounting virtuous memories is a great way to escape stressful situations and temporarily travel to a happier place. Bellevision Bahrain’s executive Committee facilitated in creating memories by organizing a tent party at the Sakhir Desert lately, which had undoubtedly helped..
Gilbert Martis (73), Gokal, Moodubelle, Husband of Theresa Martis, father of..
Karnataka Sangha – Abu Dhabi organized Winter Picnic – 2018 at Yash North Park, Yash Island, here, on Friday, February 9, from 9.00am to 7.00pm. More than 300 Kannadigas were present.
Bellevision Bahrain stepping into the 8th glorious year, unanimously elected the 8 member Executive Committee for the year 2018 at Papillon Restaurant Banquet Hall recently during their Annual General Meeting. Each year symbolizes one more step in the process of individual..
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) organized its Annual Get Together at Badur Travels Hall, Salmiyah here on Friday February 09. Celebration started at 7:30 pm with Introduction by master of ceremony Mr.Shwan Pereira, the prayer by Wilma Menezes..
Eliza Correa (85), wife of the late John Correa of Sorkala, Shirva, mother of Sr..
Carmine Menezes (76), wife of the late Jerome Menezes, mother of Vincent/Flavia
The long-wait of the Konkani community of Jebel Ali, Dubai became a reality on Thursday, February 1 at 7.30pm, with the staging of mega show â€Konkan Dabazo - 2018’ – a fun-filled Konkani entertainment programme comprising..
â€Sophiya’ Super Hit Konkani Movie which concluded successfully 2 houseful shows in Dubai did a hat-trick houseful show in Abu Dhabi too. Konkani Movie lovers in Abu Dhabi flocked to the Theatre very much in advance before the show and were waiting to have a glimpse..
Piad Lobo (68), Moodubelle, wife of Valerian Lobo, mother of Allwyn/Laveena..
Under the aegis of Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha, Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) UAE open throwball tournament was held on January 19 at Indian School ground. Being the 29th successive year of..
Gregory Mathias (65) of Arbi, husband of Matilda Mathias passed away on Tuesday, 16 January 20118.
Well-known dynamic personality from Abu Dhabi Michael D’Silva has been elected the new president of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) for the year 2018. The election was held during the 23rd Annual general meeting of KCO, the premier Konkani organization of Abu Dhabi recently.
New Al Khalidiya Group celebrated their 12th annual staff get-together at Yas Park, here, recently. Over 150 staff of New Al Khalidiya Group and a few families enjoyed the daylong fun-filled annual staff get-together.
Ramakrishna Mission, carried out 10th cleanliness drive in front War Memorial, at Kadri, here, on Sunday, January 7 morning. It was flagged off by Dr Jeevaraj Sorake, managing director of SCS Hospital and Pratham of Big Boss..
Lilly D’Souza (73) Shankerpura, wife of late Xavier D’Souza, mother of Juliet,
The eagerly awaited annual parish feast was celebrated with solemnity and devotion by the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on 3 January 2018 at 10 am. Fr. Joseph Martis, Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary,
St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle as well as the surrounding landmarks, such as the Grotto, Shrine, belfry and the side of the Cross Hill were decked with colourful lights inviting the devotees into the premises of the church
The Confraternity Sunday in preparation for the Annual Parish Feast of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle was observed on Sunday, 31 December 2017, with Solemn Mass, grand Eucharistic procession through..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated Nathalanchi Saanz-2017, Christmas Eve under the leadership of its president Hilary Steven Rego at Indian Community School Auditorium, Khaitan, here, on Friday..
As the culmination of the weeklong Golden Jubilee celebration, the Annual Parish Feast was celebrated with devotion and gaiety in the Holy Cross Church on Saturday, 23 December 2017 at 10 am.
The Golden Jubilee of the Holy Cross Church was observed from 16-23 December 2017 with various programmes associated with this great event. In anticipation of the Golden Jubilee, the entire church building was thoroughly
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Candle light Procession and Prayer Service marked the Vespers evening of the Holy cross Church, Pamboor on Friday, 22 December 2017 from 6.30 pm to 8pm. Vespers was observed on the eve of the Annual Feast..
Qatar NRIs from Karnataka state of India had the chance to meet and discuss with the newly-appointed cabinet ranking officer, Dr Arathi Krishna, deputy chairperson of NRI Form Karnataka. The chairman of the Forum..
The Holy Cross Parish, Pamboor celebrated its Golden Jubilee on Thursday, 21 December 2017 with solemn Thanksgiving Mass and grand felicitation programme. Prior to the Thanksgiving Mass, Parish Priest Fr. Paul Rego,
Day of the Priests and Religious of the Holy Cross Parish, Pamboor, as a part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration was observed on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 with a Solemn Thanksgiving Mass and felicitation function.
As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration, Remembrance of Departed Parishoners and Founders Day was observed in the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on Tuesday, 19 December 2017 with solemn Requiem Mass, procession..
The newly constructed Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was inaugurated, blessed and dedicated by Bishop of Udupi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo in the presence of a large number of priests, religious and parishioners..
As part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the foundation of the Holy Cross Parish Pamboor, Confraternity Sunday was observed on Sunday, 17 December 2017 with solemn Holy Mass concelebrated by Rev. Fr. Maxim Noronha,
Horekanike processions and Inter-religious Harmony Convention marked the commencement of eight days long Golden Jubilee Celebration of the newly renovated Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on Saturday, 16 December 2017.
Pamboor church dedicated to Holy Cross is located 600 meters on Pangala – Bantakal - Belle Cross Road (B C Road) that bifurcates at Katapady on National Highway 66. It lies about 6 kilometres away from churches at Shirva,
â€An association does not need to be perfect; it just needs to be united.’ The intention that was set up 7 years ago, in order to unite the Belleans in Bahrain with the motive â€Strive for togetherness,’ under the umbrella of â€Bellevision Bahrain’ has now stepped into eighth year.
Benedict Martis (62) of Kattingeri-Moodubelle, husband of Flavy, father of..
Monthi Castelino (42), daughter of Angeline Castelino and the late Anthony
The members of Bellevision along with their families and friends gathered at the venue, a clubhouse at New Salata, Doha on Friday, December 1. It was an indoor gathering, where every single person who attended the gathering enjoyed to the fullest!
Cedric Rasquinha (58), husband of Lily Rasquinha, father of Joel, brother of..
As much as it was a day for Goans to focus, take pride and celebrate Goa’s culture, language, traditions, music, and more, the World Goa Day event at Doha Qatar turned out be an enchanting and absorbing event too. The evening featured a cornucopia of entertainment and fun..
Preparations are full swing for the Kannada Vaibhava 2017, a festival of the rich culture and heritage of the Indian state of Karnataka, to be held at Cultural Hall, Marina, here, on November 24. The mega event will also celebrate..
A group of 30 senior citizens from Maharashtra including me and my wife Regina embarked on a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia that was organized by Veena World Tour. Accordingly, all members met at Chatrapati Shivaji International
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Ryan Minithon 2017, one of the largest minithons for the school students in the country which was held here, on Sunday, November 12, witnessed the enthusiastic participation of 9,757 students of 41 different schools..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) organized annual family picnic for its members on Friday, November 10 and was a runaway success as nearly 125 people joined to enjoy the break from the daily routine and join their friends in the open
Ramakrishna Mission carried out 2nd week’s Swacchata Abhiyan of the 40 weeks’ Abhiyan at Hampankatta, here, on Sunday, November 12. Followed by prayers at 7.30am the Abhiyan was flagged off by Bharathi Shetty, former MLC
Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), celebrated the 62nd Karnataka Rajyotsava with full fanfare on November 10 at Indian Cultural Centre, Ashoka Hall. KMCA again presented a well-organized programme that was
Bunts Youth Wing will be organizing its 4th Bunts Sports Day at The Springdales School, Al Quoz, Dubai, on February 2, 2018. During the last year’s sporting event, more than 800 people from all walks of life partaken
“All day work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. Most of us know this proverb. It means that if a person does not take time off from work he will be bored and tired. Though not all, at least some of us are going through this phase. Hence little outdoor sports activities will
Xavier Lobo (81), Arbi-Moodubelle, husband of Mrs. Catherine Lobo and father
Mangalore Cricket Club, a socio-cultural organization reached out to its community in a noble initiative organizing a blood donation campaign on Friday 3rd November 2017 at the Hamad Medical Corporation Blood Donor unit. This campaign received an enthusiastic response..
Bellevision Muscat organized annual get-together at NTI campus, Ghala, here, on Friday, October 20. The event began sharp at 8.30pm with a prayer led by Reshma Rodrigues followed by Bible reading by Preethi D’Mello.
Sharjah Karnataka Sangha is all set to host their 15th Anniversary celebration on 17th November, 2017 at Sharjah Indian Association Auditorium, Sharjah have identified well known Kannadiga leader, President of Abu Dhabi..
KaDaM (Kundapura Devadiga Mitra) successfully celebrated their 8th Anniversary in a grand manner on October 27th 2017, at Ajman Beach Hotel, Ajman UAE with a whole day cultural event witnessed by packed Devadiga
Alex D’Almeida (73), husband of Mrs. Helen, Father of Steven, Jyothi, Ivan and Jevita
Lawrence Noronha (79), of St. Anna II of Moodubelle Parish passed on 19th
Gracy D’Souza (52), wife of late Lazarus D’Souza, mother of Greg Lloyd, Gladys..
The seven days long NSS Camp of St. Lawrence PU College students was inaugurated by Vinay Kumar Sorake, MLA of Kaup Constituency at Catholic Higher Primary School, Pamboor on Wednesday, 11 October 2017 at 3.30 pm..
Peter Raphael Aranha (65), Retd Headmaster of Church Primary School
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrated Monti Fest at Avanti Palace, Salmiyah here on Friday September 22 evening. Celebration started at 8pm with the introduction by compere Sunil Menezes. President Samson Noronha welcomed all the parishioners..
Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) elected the new executive Committee during the annual general body meeting held at Diocesan Community Centre (DCC), here, on September 17.
Canara Konkani Association, Borivali celebrated Monti Fest at Our Lady of Immaculate Church, I C Colony, Borivali (West), here on Sunday, September 10 at 5.45pm. Fr John Pinto blessed the new corns,
Kundapur Varado Welfare Association (KVWA) celebrated Monti Fest at Indian Community School auditorium, here, on Thursday, September 14. The programme began on Thursday at 7.30pm with a warm welcome to all the guests
Abbassiya Konkani Families Kuwait of St Daniel Comboni parish, Abbassiya, here, celebrated Monti Fest at Integrated Indian School premises, on September 15. The programme started with bringing statue of Infantr Mary in a procession to the stage along with new paddy sheaves
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated at Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi, on September 8. Ahmadi parish had a three-day novena preparing for the Nativity feast of beloved Mother Mary which culminated in a..
It was one of the best days of summer, which welcomed the celebrants to St. Bernadine Church’s Fearon Hall, Forest Park, Illinois. This is one of the star cultural programs presented by the Mangalorean Konkan Christian
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday 16th September with gaiety and great devotion at Salmiya, Kuwait. Over 110 members and guests took part in the celebration with lot of zeal and enthusiasm.
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) - Qatar celebrated Monti Fest with great splendour and grandeur on September 15, 2017 at the Indian Cultural Centre Doha. This monti fest celebration was a very significant one as it
Konkani Catholics of Brampton (KCOB) celebrated their fifth annual Monti Fest at Queen of Peace Church, Brampton on September 9, and was overwhelmed by the response and support of the Konkani community. The event started with a welcome speech by Anita Bantwal..
September month unfolds the beauty of the nature with beautiful and sweet fragrance flowers and greenery everywhere. Though we are on this beautiful island far away from our mother land, we are blessed with an opportunity to come together as one family and..
Monthi Fest was celebrated with joy and fervor in Sacred Heart Parish, Andheri East, organized by Konkani Committee on September 17, 2017. The Celebration started at 9.45 am with Blessing of the Harvest (Konshi) at Grotto
The Vamanjooreans living in UAE celebrated their Nativity Feast or Monti Fest at Bangalore Empire Hotel, Karama Dubai on Friday, September 15. There was a gathering of many parishioners who celebrated the event in the traditional manner by prayers, singing hymns,
The Nativity of the Mother Mary or Monthi Fest is a day close to the heart of all Mangaloreans, especially for the people of Mangalorean origin who are now scattered in different parts of the world. It is a day which evokes memories of days gone by, of our childhood
The Feast of the Nativity of our Lady was celebrated on September 10th by The DC Mangalorean Association in collaboration with the Indian American Catholic Association (IACA). This spectacular celebration took place at the All Saints Catholic Church, Manassas, Virginia
MCA Pune celebrated monthi fest on September 10th 2017 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Pune. The Programme commenced with Rev Fr Baptist Pais blessing the new sheaves of paddy grain (Novem). The traditional hymns Sakkad Sangatha Melyan, Moriyek Hogolsiyan..
Konkan Taram – Jerimeri, a Konkani Association of St Jude Church – Jerimeri, here, celebrated their 26th Annual Day at St Jude School auditorium, here on Sunday, September 10 at 7.00pm. On this occasion they combined the celebration of Monti Fest and also released a..
The Mangalorean Catholic community of St Anthony’s Church, Sohar, Sultanate of Oman celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary, Monti Fest, on Thursday, September 7.
It was Saturday, September 9, the dark clouds hovered the blue skies of Melbourne and the sun sheepishly hiding behind these clouds. The meteorological bureau had predicted rains on this day, and I thought the forecast would be true. I looked up at the sky and prayed
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), the premier forum which unites Mangaloreans living in Qatar has been striving to promote Mangalorean culture in Qatar by celebrating Monti Fest – the family feast for the past 25 years.
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), in collaboration with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the feast Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monti Fest at..
The feast of Nativity of BV Mary is celebrated all over the globe on 8th September 2017 which covers blessings of the new harvest thanking God Almighty for his abundant blessings on our community for giving us food we need. Second part is showering of flowers to infant..
Bellevision Kuwait celebrated Monti Fest at Salmiya, here, with utmost religious fervor, on Friday, September 8. Over 120 Belleans took part in the celebration with a lot of enthusiasm. The traditional celebration commenced with welcoming the audience and guests by Sonal Alva
Houston Konkan Catholic Association (HKCA) celebrated Monti Fest at Holy Family Church, Missouri City, on Saturday, September 9. The festal Mass was celebrated by Fr Sunny Joseph who explained to the congregation what Monti Fest means to Konkan Catholics
With great joy Konkani Community of St Mary’s Catholic Church Al Ain, celebrated Monti Fest on Friday, September 8. The celebration began on Friday at 10.15am with blessing of new corn, near the grotto by Fr Maxim Cardoza OFM Cap, assistant parish priest of Jabel Ali Church
KCA-UK celebrated the 12th successive Monti-Fest at Gandhi Hall, Manchester, on Saturday, September 9. More than 250 members of Konkani-speaking community from different parts of the United Kingdom gathered as one family to celebrate this religious event.
Felcy D’Sa (87) W/O Late Benedict D’Sa, mother of Cynthia/Lawrence D’Souza..
St Joseph’s Konkani Community (SJKC) Abu Dhabi Parish, celebrated â€Monti Fest’ on 8th September, here at St Joseph’s cathedral Abu Dhabi in a very grand manner. More than 1,800 Konkani speaking Catholics attended.
The Konkani Community of St. Paul’s Church Mussafah, Abu Dhabi has celebrated Monthi fest 2017 on Friday 8th September 2017 with a great fervor. The celebration began at 5.30pm with blessings of New Corn near Mother Mary’s
MUKUT MOGARNAD, celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, 8th September at Horward Johnson Hotel Bur Dubai with gaiety and great devotion. Over 125 members from Mogarnad Parish took
The Feast of Nativity (Birthday of our Blessed Mother Mary) was celebrated on 7th September 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali. Mass in Konkani was celebrated by Rev Fr. Maxim Cardoza, Assistant Parish Priest at 8 PM. In a traditional Mangalorean style
The ICYM Unit of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle organized cultural programme on the occasion of the feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary(Monthi Festh) on Friday, 8 September 2017 from 4.30 pm to 7pm in St. Lawrence PU
Monti Fest, the feast of Nativity of Mother Mary was celebrated with utmost religious fervor at St Martin De Porres parish, Belvai, near here, on Friday, September 8 morning. It was a overwhelming joy and celebration to all the parishioners.
The Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady of Rosary Church here celebrated the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as Monthi Fest with zest and religious fervor on Friday September 8 evening with “ Mariiecho Zalm chisti Kutmancho Santos”
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Celebrated Monthi Feast (Nativity of our Lady) at Avanti Palace, Salmiyah here on Friday 8th September 2017. Celebration started at 8pm with the prayer by Wilma Menezes
Konkani Community of St. Therese of Child Jesus Church Salmiya celebrated Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the â€Monthi Fest’ on the 8th of September. Rev. Fr. Xavier D’Souza, Rev.Fr. Noel D’Almeida, Rev.Fr.Ivan
Monti Fest was celebrated at the joint auspices of Konkani Couples for Christ (CFC) and St John Konkani Community at St John Evangelist Church, Marol, Andheri (East), here, on Saturday, September 9 evening.
Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) celebrated â€Monthi Fest’ with devotion and grandeur on 8th September 2017 at Indian Community School, Khaitan. KBWA has been organizing the Monthi Fest on a grand scale
Konkani Kulvar, Ulsoor, Bengaluru celebrated Monthi Fest (Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary), at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,Cambridge Road, Ulsoor, Bengaluru on Tuesday, September 8, with a Holy Mass in Konkani at 8 am. The blessing of New Paddy by Fr Arun Prashanth
Mangalorean Catholic Association of New England (MCANE) in collaboration with Belle Vision USA celebrated the Solemn feast of Nativity of our Blessed Mother on 3rd Sept 2017 at St Mary’s Church, Chelmsford MA. This event was especially memorable, as it marked
The feast of the birth of Mother Mary, popularly known as Monthi Festh in Karavali Karnataka was celebrated with devotion and fervor in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Friday, 8 Septembr 2017. Hundreds of parishioners with their children with flowers participated in the solemn feast
Nativity feast Grand procession began at the residence of Mr James Madtha. Novena was conducted at his residence for the past 8 days by parish communities a grand procession began at attavar Junction to Milagres Church. Mangalore thousands of people participated..
The Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary celebrated at the Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur with great fervor and gaiety on Friday, 8th September, 2017. All devotees and children gathered at 8 am near the main gate of the
I used to build tree house in the forest near my home during my school and college days. Along with my brothers and friends we used spend considerable time on top of it especially during Christmas and summer holidays. Hence I developed affinity towards tree house, hill tops
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Monti Fest was celebrated with utmost religious fervor at the shrine of Our Lady of Health, here, on Friday, September 9. After the eight-day novenas, on September 7 at 4.00pm, Fr Franklin D’Souza and Fr Roman Pinto led the Praise and
Bajjodi:The nativity feast of Mary was celebrated with utmost devotion at Infant Mary Church, Bajjodi on Friday September 8th. At 7.45am new corn was blessed by St. Joseph Monastery Rector Rev. Fr. Wilfred Rodrigues. After the blessing children showered flower petals to Mother Mary
Nativity feast marks the birth of Mother mary. This feast is celebrated in the coastal region of Karnataka with great devotion. The ceremony started at 7:30AM. Rev Fr.Paul Rego blessed the paddy. Flowers were offered to Mother Mary. During the homily Fr, Paul spoke
Bellevision US along with the Mangalorean Catholics of New England will be celebrating the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Fest) during the Labor day weekend on Sunday, 3rd September 2017 at St Mary’s Chruch,
KCA UK organised its annual picnic at Bolton Abbey on August 12. Bolton Abbey is one of the well Known locations in England for a perfect family day out, located in the heart of Yorkshire Dales on the banks of river..
The Mangalorean Catholic Association, Pune (MCA) screened the long-awaited and popular Konkani movie, Noshibacho Khell, directed by the well-known Bhojpuri director Harry Fernandes, scripted and produced by Henry
The National Students Union of India (NSUI) Udupi district demanding a perfect probe by the police into the ’suspicious’ death of Kavya, a Class 10 student of Alva’s high school Moodbidri. Students protest in Shirva
Magdalene D’Souza (87), wife of Late Lawrence D’Souza, mother of Monti..
Alice Saldanha (80), Kabyadi House, Pamboor, wife of the late Baptist..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar conducted its 25th Annual General Meeting held on Thursday June 15, 2017 at the Skills Development Centre. Naveen Melwin D’Souza, Joint Sports Secretary, emcee of the program, opened the evening with an introduction & welcomed the gathering.
President of India, Pranab Mukherjee attended a function at Bengaluru for dedication of the Metro Phase –I project to the nation as chief guest on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that originally known as the Garden City, Bengaluru has slowly transformed..
Jason Mathias (21) son of John and Geetha Mathias, brother of Jasmitha..
Konkani Cultural Association of Navi Mumbai (KONCANA Association) hosted hilarious Konkani comedy play, Limbe ani Mirsang, by playwright and directed by John R Mascarenhas, a well known personality in Konkani literary..
Mandd Sobhann’s 186th monthly theatre was presented at Kalaangann on June 4. Kalakul theatre repertory presented an experimental play titled â€1+1=1’, which comprised of Chafra’s â€Vishentiche Bhav’, and a skit titled â€Att Fo’tti’ written by Fr Alwin Serrao.
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Al Khalidhiya Group organized Iftar meet at Mercure Center Hotel, here, on Friday, June 2. Al Khalidhiya Group managing director Benedict Pinto, in his message lauded the support of staff on the occasion. Wilfred D’Souza welcomed the gathering. Arun Lasrado proposed vote of thanks.
In an incident which happened in the early hours of Wednesday May 31 at Mallibettu in Ninjoor village in the taluk, a leopard attacked a cow as well as a man who tried to save the cow. In this incident, Valerian D’Souza (53) suffered grievous injuries. After giving preliminary
The Konkan community of St. Paul’s Catholic Church Mussafah, Abu Dhabi has celebrated Konkan Day on 26th of May 2017, a unique days’ gathering for all Konkani loving people of UAE for the first time in UAE where all Catholic..
Tulu Koota Qatar (TKQ) founded to develop togetherness with feeling of security among the Tuluvas residing in Qatar and provide recreation to the members in the midst of their hectic work and home life in Qatar.
Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), the socio-cultural association that unites the Kannadigas working and living in Qatar has been known for organizing events of highest quality and wholesome entertainment. Vasantotsava-2017, the cultural extravaganza heralding the setting in of spring..
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha - Qatar elected President & Vice President for the term 2017-2019 during its 9th Annual General Body Meeting. Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha held its 9th Annual General Body..
Block buster first ever maiden Konkani Movie Produced by Writer Henry D’ Silva’s “Noshibacho Khell” created another history in Abu Dhabi’s Special Screening on Friday the 12th May during the 1.30 pm show in Eldorado Cinema..
Isaac Alva-Ijju Bhott (94), husband of late Christina Alva,passed away on Friday
The Giwana Hall in Radisson Blu Hotel burst into a celebration as Aishwarya Shetty was crowned the 17th May Queen by Bollywood actor Nikitin Dheer in the august company of actress Ester Noronha, Goan Welfare Association president Simon D’Silva, chief guest Luizinho
KCO successfully pulled off a supercharged and exciting Fiesta 2017 which ran houseful at the prestigious Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday, May 5. It was an evening of nonstop family entertainment. The hugely popular Goan band Rhythm n Blues and Mangalurean singers Jacqueline..
KCO is all set to present “Fiesta 2017” KCO’s top entertainment extravaganza on May 5, 2017 from 6.00 PM onwards. The spectacular family event will comprise of high quality entertainment, music, dance, prizes to be won and a sumptuous buffet dinner. The stage of Abu Dhabi
In a first-of-its-kind, glittering and historic celebration hot favorite finalists of host country Qatar - Naveen D’Souza and Vijaya D’Souza were crowned first â€Baila Jodi’ at the Gulf Baila Naach finals, held as part of the
The members of Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) came together for Biennial General Body Meeting on Sunday, April 16 after the Easter celebrations at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Nottingham.
With just a few days to go for the grand finale of ’Gulf Naach Baila’, the first-ever inter-Gulf Baila dance competition, hectic preparations are under way by the organisers Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), even as the finalists gear up for the ultimate challenge.
Famous writer Henry D’Silva’s maiden much acclaimed Konkani Movie “Noshibacho Khell” Konkani full length feature film which had successful screening across India got released in Dubai Galleria Cinemas on 21st April,
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) will be organizing Fiesta 2017, mega entertainment extravaganza, a spectacular event comprising high quality entertainment with sumptuous buffet dinner at the splendid Abu Dhabi..
Bubbly, Boisterous confident MCCP gurlieo Priya, is a bundle of talents always ever ready with hiphop moves burning the stage or at the outfield swinging the bat to drive the ball outside the fence to a six!… yes, she has excelled the art of dance and cricket, alongside
Srilankan Ace Cricketer Sanath Jayasurya has been arrived in Doha-Qatar to grace the grand occasion of Karnataka Cup-2017 cricket Tournament which will be commencing on 17th onwards. KSQ president HK Madhu, Advisory Board Committee Veeresh Mannangi, Chairman Deepak shetty..
The dignified Easter Vigil and Solemn Mass proclaiming the triumphal Resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated in various churches of Udupi Diocese and elsewhere on Saturday, 15 April 2017. Easter Vigil,
Good Friday commemorating the passion and crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary was observed with great devotion by Christians throughout the world. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum
Laveena Menezes (46), Shankerpura, D/o late Jerome Menezes and Carmine..
Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday was observed by Christians with solemnity and devotion on Thursday, 13 April 2017. In St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, the Holy Thursday service began at 5 pm.
Palm Sunday marking the beginning of the Holy Week was observed by Christians all over the world on Sunday, 9 April 2017. Palm Sunday is the final Sunday in the Lenten season, signifying the beginning of Holy Week.
The Palm Sunday Ceremony began at 7.00. a.m. at the academy school ground
“Palm Sunday reminds us that Jesus is a true leader who is scarified himself for the sins of the people .In those days people realized him as their master and they welcome with the same respect. They gave their respect as they give to the king “said Rev Fr Valerian Vicar of Milagres..
Simon Noronha, born and brought up in Moodubelle who has been known as a successful entrepreneur in Dubai and generous philanthropist passed away at the age of 60 at Fr. Mullers Hospital, Mangalore on Saturday,
The Udupi Deanery level annual Way of the Cross was held in the premises of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar on Sunday, 2 April 2017. The three part spiritual exercise as part of the Lenten devotion comprised of Confessions..
Lawrence Anni Mendonca (74), husband of Magdeline, father of the late Edward
Gardening offers many opportunities to improve one’s life by providing outdoor exercise. I find in growing many varieties of colorful flowers my own is that I find hand watering a very good and calming therapeutic time in my morning and evening activities. Flower gardens are indeed a key
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Simon Noronha, born and brought up in Moodubelle who has been known as a successful entrepreneur in Dubai and generous philanthropist passed away at the age of 60 at Fr. Mullers Hospital, Mangalore on Saturday, 25 March 2017..
Simon Noronha (60), H/o Juliana Noronha, S/o Late Joseph and Santhan Noronha
KCO is all set to rock the Konkani community of UAE with this year’s top entertainment extravaganza â€Fiesta 2017’. The spectacular event comprising of high quality entertainment will be held on May 5 at the Abu Dhabi Country club, from 6.00 pm onwards.
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar celebrated International Women’s Day on March 9, 2017 from 7 p.m.at the Indian Cultural Centre with the women of the club, in respect of International Women’s day celebrated worldwide on 8th March every year and was attended by 40 women.
Evergreen Nursery celebrated its First Annual Day at India Social and Cultural Center auditorium in the presence of packed audience consisting of distinguished guests, parents and well-wishers. Mrs. Josna Denzil welcomed the audience. Mrs. Anitha D’Souza, a popular singer
It was a special morning at Evergreen Nursery, Mohammed Bin Zayed City, here on Friday, March 3. The entire Evergreen Nursery’s team, children and parents were delighted to welcome the lovely ladies from West Coast
The prestigious Education Evangelist of the Year Award was conferred upon Grace Pinto, managing director, Ryan International Group of Institutions on February 22 for her valuable contribution to education in India.
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) convened its annual general body meeting at Indian Community School auditorium, Amman branch, Salmiya, here on Friday, February 24. The meeting commenced at 6:30pm
â€Simpalagi Love story’ fame sandalwood actress Swetha Srivatsav grace the Karnataka Sangha Qatar Vanita Pratibha Sambrama event on Friday 10th evening at ICC-Doha Qatar. Karnataka Sangha Qatar, a prominent frontline
Edward D’Souza (Babuti), 69 years, Gangela House, Attinja, Moodubelle
The much awaited “Mangalorean Day” organized by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) was celebrated by the MCC members and the Mangalorean community on Friday, 27th January 2017 at the new MES School CBSE-I Auditorium.
Vespers Service on the eve the annual feast of St Lawrence Basilica, Attur, near here, the first after the proclamation of the shrine as Minor Basilica was celebrated by Archbishop of Bengaluru Dr Bernard Moras..
Devotees of St. Lawrence from Moodubelle irrespective of their religious affiliation began their pilgrimage on foot (paadayatre) to St. Lawrence Basilica, Attur-Karkala on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 at 4.15 pm.
The annual feast of St. Lawrence Basilica, Attur-Karkala was celebrated with devotion by thousands of devotees of St. Lawrence on Wednesday, 25 January. The solemn feast mass was concelebrated by the Bishop of Mangalore..
Bunts Dubai men’s team managed to beat Konkans Dubai in an electrifying thriller to take home the most prestigious Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial (KSSM) Trophy 2017. The ladies throw ball team of Bunts Dubai..
Carmine Norbert Barnes (82), Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai, mother of
The nine-day novena services in preparation for Annual Feast was began at St Lawrence Minor Basilica, Attur, near here on Sunday January 15. The Novena service was inaugurated by Karnataka legislative council chief whip..
Record breaking Konkani Movie ’Noshibacho Khell’ was screened successfully with a houseful show in Doha on Friday, January 13 at the Westend Park Cinema, Asian Town Industrial Area at 3.30 pm.
’Dangal’ swept away three of the top four awards at the 62nd Jio Filmfare Awards 2017. Aamir Khan won the Best Actor (Male) Award for his role of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat in ’Dangal’. Alia Bhatt, who was nominated for..
Elias Sequeira (59), St Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, Sequeira Villa, opposite
Paul D’Souza (88), Padubettu, husband of Celestine D’Souza, father of Valerian..
Lilly D’Sa (65), Shankerpura, wife of Antony D’Sa (Coastal Electricals & Anil
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar ushered in the spirit of Christmas with the Children’s Christmas party that was organized on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Al Jazeera Academy Hall. Christmas spirit could be felt so much in the hall with all the Christmas tree, crib
Sunil Menezes from Gurpur-Kaikamba unanimously elected as vice president of Konkani Natak Sabha (KNS), oldest theater group in city, during the annual general meeting held at St Ann’s Friary auditorium, Jain Road, Bejai,
Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), an organization affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Embassy of India, State of Qatar, organized the 3rd edition of the Bengaluru Cup, a volleyball tournament for the community organization of Karnataka
Acting swiftly, the police on Monday December 12 arrested one person in connection to the breaking of St Antony statue at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva. The accused is Benedict D’Souza (57), a resident near Shirva Society.
Konkan Overseas Returnees’ Welfare Association (KORWA) here organized their annual event, â€Christmas celebrations’ at the Loyola Hall, St Aloysius PU College, here on Saturday, December 10. The programme began..
The statue of St Antony was vandalized by miscreants at Our Lady of Good Health church, Shirva, here on Sunday, December 11 afternoon. A few parishioners noticed the vandalized statue on Sunday at about 3.30pm and informed Shirva parish priest Fr Stany Tauro.
Jnanaganga PU College, Nellekatte, Moodubelle, near here celebrated the annual day on Wednesday, December 7. Government PU College vice principal Vishwanath Bayary, LIC retired assistant general manager Krishna Shenoy, Jnanaganga PU College governing council chairman..
Ester Valerie Noronha is a very popular film actress not only in Konkani movie circle but also well-known in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Marathi film industries. Besides being an accomplished actress, Ester has proved herself as a great singer
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister Jayalalithaa was laid to rest with full state honours on Tuesday at Marina Beach, Chennai. She was buried next to her mentor MG Ramachandaran. The AIADMK supremo passed away at 11.30 pm on Monday at Apollo Hospitals,
December 9, 2016 will be a historical day for all the Tuluvas in the world as the curtain raiser of five day conference of â€Vishwa Tulu Ayono 2016’ will open up in Badiadka, Kasaragod, the border town of Karnataka..
Lilly Rodrigues (86), wife of the late Sylvester Rodrigues, mother of Diago..
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa passed away at 11.30 pm on Monday at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. She was 68. Ms. Jayalalithaa’s health took a turn for the worse when she suffered a cardiac arrest on Sunday evening at the Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, where she had been undergoing
Ace Spikers won volleyball tourney and Bunts Dubai won both men’s and women’s throw ball tourney at United Cup – 2016 that was organized by Events 306 and sponsored by Acme Building Materials LLC, Dubai  on Friday,
The most anxiously-awaited Bellevision Bahrain’s 6th Annual Day was organized with great excitement at Baen Sang Thai Auditorium, on Thursday, December 1. The program began at 9.00pm with the Introduction of the event by compere Ronnie Pinto, followed by classical welcome dance by Nikitha,
The annual sports meet of Jnanaganga PU College, Moodubelle, near here was held on Wednesday, November 30. Udupi district pre-university education sports co-ordinator Sridar Shetty accepted the guard of honour during the march fast and congratulated the students..
Our Own Cluster (OOC) – UAE organized Canara Cup – 2016, UAE level cricket tournament at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Friday, December 2. Fr Ashok, parish priest of St Paul parish, Musafa, here inaugurated the tournament..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), a socio-cultural organization reached out to its community in a noble initiative organizing a blood donation campaign at Hamad Medical Corporation Blood Bank unit here on Friday, December 2.
Pangalites in UAE hosted their 5th Domestic Workers Day-Out on Friday, November 25th at Zabeel Park. The day which was specially organized for Mangalorean and Goan domestic workers working and residing in UAE..
Margaret P. Cairns (96), Padubettu, Wife of late John William Cairns, passed away..
Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a united forum of Kannadigas working and residing in the tiny oil-rich country of Qatar, celebrated the 61st Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations with great fanfare and cultural extravaganza.
Back with a bang, Events 306’s annual festival, United Cup 2016, will celebrate a wide-range of events and workshops. The One-day festival, which will be held on December 2nd, 2016, will give participants a platform to showcase their
The pleasant climate drew large crowds at the KCWA family picnic, which was held on Friday, 25th November at the Ahmadi Garden, Kuwait. The fun filled day started with prayer led by Satish Saldanha. The event was called open by President Albert Praveen Menezes along with
Emilia Sophy Aranha (76), Wife of Emmanuel Aranha of Edmer Moodubelle.
The Bellevision Qatar (BVQ) members along with their families, friends and guests on Friday 25 November 2016 felicitated Qatar’s singing sensation Mrs. Carol D’Souza who won female’s first runner-up in the Gulf Voice of Mangalore season 5 reality musical competition finals held
Press Meet held by Dr. Shivarajkumar at Mercury Hall, Radisson Blu Hotel (East Wing) on 24th Nov evening. Speaking to the media, KSQ President HK Madhu introduced to Dr. Shivarajkumar ,He is the eldest son of actor Rajkumar. In his career spanning more than three
The awards motivate the recipient to do more for mankind. I congratulate twelfth Pingara Rajyotsava Award recipient Suresh Bhandary who is the succor of poor and downtrodden. He has set an example to youth and..
Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a frontline socio cultural group has geared up to celebrate 61st Karnataka Rajyotsava at Al-Wajba Ballroom, La-cigale Hotel, here on Friday, November 25.
Angeline D’Sa (79), wife of late Antony D’Sa, mother of Jacintha Lucy/Ligory
Vishwasadamane orphanage for destitute, Shankerpura, near here reunited 6 destitute with their families in different southern Indian states. The team of Vishwasadamane left with destitute on Nov 11 at 9.30am to Kasargod..
Qatar’s sensational Melody Queen Carol D’Souza and Sonorous, Prince of Romance Clement Fernandes bagged the First runners up trophy at the recently conducted Gulf Voice of Mangalore, Season – 5 Finale in Bahrain.
KCWA Talent Competition was held on Friday, 18th November at the Indian Community School, Khaitan. The event began at 2 pm with class room events such as Selfie with Mom or Dad, Clay Art, Card Making, Art & Craft, Sudoku, My Super Kite and quilling. The classroom events
Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) Delhi which was established in 1966 celebrated its Golden Jubilee on 12th November, 2016. The celebration was held at Diocesan Community Centre, 1 Ashoka Road, New Delhi. The programme was attended by Most Rev. Anil
’United Cup 2016’, which signifies the spirit and exuberance of all the Kannadigas in Dubai, is back with a bang. ’Events 306’s annual festival, United Cup 2016, will celebrate a wide-range of events and workshops. The one-day festival which will be held on December 2, 2016,
Kundapura Taluk Cricketers, newly-formed cricket association host to conduct its first ever tournament at Old Ideal Indian School ground, here on Thursday, November 17. The draw ceremony of the tournament has been held on at old Mazza Restaurant, here on November 9.
The muhurat of Kannada movie, March 22 that will be produced under the banner Acme Movies International by Dubai’s renowned entrepreneur and singer Harish Serigar and directed by renowned sandalwood movie director
In a glittering ceremony the Muhurath of new Konkani Movie “Sophiya” (A dream girl) acted by famous Konkani Kannada movie actress Ester Noronha was held at St. Joseph’s Home for aged in Palimar on Saturday 12th November..
The twelfth â€Carvalho Ghorannem-Mandd Sobhann Kalakar Puraskar’ was bestowed upon young Konkani dancer and choreographer Avil Deepak D’Cruz, at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday, November 6 evening.
Fifth week of 10 cleanliness drives of the 400 Abhiyans being organized by Ramakrishna Mission, here took off on Sunday, November 6 at 10 different venues in city. Ganapathi High School (GHS) Road – The cleanliness drive
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar organized its 15th Annual Ladies Open Throwball Tournament on Thursday November 3rd and Friday Nov 4th 2016 at the Old Ideal Indian School grounds, near Midmac Flyover.
As a part of the â€Swach Bharat’ programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Cleanliness Drive was organized in Moodubelle under the leadership of the Lions Club of Moodubelle along with other organizations on Sunday,
Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) Delhi which was established in 1966 celebrates its Golden Jubilee on November 12, 2016. The celebration will be held at Diocesan Community Hall, 1 Ashoka Road, New Delhi.
Senior journalist Arnab Goswami has resigned as the Editor-in Chief of Times Now. Goswami was not seen on his prime time show The Newshour in the past couple of days. Sources said that he announced his resignation at an editorial meeting. Goswami resigned from the post as he..
Majan Events, in association with Oman Tuluver presented Yakshagana play in Kannada on mythological episode, Manikanta Mahime at Grand Hall of Al Falaj Hotel, Ruwi, here on October 28. Oman Tuluver, a group of 5-enthusiastic members, striving to promote various events
The finals of Konkani poetry reciting competition organized by Kavita Trust, will be held on Sunday, November 6 in Mangalore. Altogether 13 children and 25 youth will compete in their respective categories for the top honours. Kavita Trust organizes All India Konkani poetry reciting
The annual get together of Bellevision Oman was held at National Training Institute (NTI) campus, Ghala, here on Friday, October 21 at 8.00pm. The evening began with prayer by Malilda Aranha and Lenny D’Souza. Priyanka Mendonca was the DJ. Edward Mendonca compered
There was an excitement in the air as Bellevision family once again came together at the Baba City - Ground on 28th October 2016 to participate in their annual family sports meet. The event started at 08:00 AM with the registration counter which was handled by Pramila Martis
The evening of October 20 witnessed the much awaited 8th Iceplex Ad Film Awards (IAFA) organized by Ryan TV, part of the Ryan International Group of Institutions. Students from across the country make short socially relevant ads, which are judged by an eminent Jury.
Under the initiative of Lions Club Moodubelle a Peace Poster drawing contest was held for St. Lawrence English Medium School Modubelle on 22nd October 2016 at the school hall. The theme of the drawing competition..
Rajapura Saraswat Brahmin (RSB) Sangh is a role model for leading the..
The Food Fest along with other events organized by the ICYM Unit of St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle in support of the Mission Sunday collection on Sunday, 23 October 2016 from 2 to 8 pm evoked enthusiastic response..
Popular and dynamic community leader Dolphy Vas has been elected as the new Honorary President of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), for the year 2016 – 2017. The election was held during the 22nd Annual General meeting of KCO, the premier Konkani organization of Abu Dhabi
The parishioners of St Lawrence parish, Moodubelle, here generously contributed towards the mission on Sunday, October 16, as was the case every year on Mission Sunday. The parishioners donated food grains,
Teresa D’Souza (Tejju Bai) (75), Shankerpura, wife of Late Ouis D’Souza..
Thiya Samaj family celebrated with pomp and grandeur, its Annual Durga Puja on Friday, October 14, 2016 at The Sindhi Ceremonial Hall, Bur Dubai. The event saw a good sized crowd with over 250 devotees who actively and wholeheartedly participated in the puja.Â
The players’ auction for the upcoming Mangalore Premier League -2016 was held at Forum Fiza Mall, on Friday, October 8. The Cricket Tournament is being organized by Karnataka Regional Cricket Academy, in association with Occasionals Mangalore and with the approval of Karnataka..
USWAS-Shirva blood donation campaign at Latifa Hospital, here on Friday, October 7 from 9.00am to 12.00 pm. A large number of donors irrespective of caste and creed participated in this noble cause and donated blood to make the event successful. USWAS-Shirva were in attendance
As part of the ongoing decennial celebration, the Agnesian Alumnae of Kuwait or AAK community, along with their families and friends celebrated the feast of Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary or Monti Fest, at Salmiya, here on Friday, September 9. The celebrations began at 12.00pm,
Students of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle who had scored  first class marks and had taken admission to first year PUC in St. Lawrence PU College were given cash prizes of Rs. 5,000/- each to 33
In a professionally organized Kuwait segment of Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 5, Joyline Gonsalves from Mount Rosary, Kallianpur/ Holy Rosary, Kundapur parish and Glen Vas from Bondel, Mangalore, have entered into the finals..
Gulf’s most awaited and biggest Konkani dance competition, ’Gulf Baila Naach’ is geared up in all GCC countries and UAE kick started its preparations for this excited dance reality show.
Mangalorean Catholic Association of the East Coast (MCA-EC Inc.) announces the premier screening of the movie "Ek Aslyar Ek Na" in the USAÂ MCA-EC Inc., one of the largest Mangalorean association in the US is all about "Connecting people and Promoting culture".
UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association of Shirva (USWAS) will hold a blood donation campaign at Latifa Hospital, here on Friday, October 7 from 9.00am to 12.00 noon. USWAS is a group of dedicated members born or belonging to the parish of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva.
Perampally Welfare Association – Kuwait celebrated “Monthi Fest” at Badur Travels Building, Salmiya on Friday, September 23, under the leadership of President Arun Dsouza and Committee members. Large numbers of devotees had gathered to celebrate the “Monthi Fest”.
Konkani Natak Sabha celebrated its 73rd Anniversary on 2nd Oct at Don Bosco Hall, here. â€Choliye Chotray’ drama written and directed by Clerance Pinto, Padil, assisted by Dolla, Mangaluru was staged by young and old artists. Fr Paul Melwin D’Souza, President of Konkani Natak Sabha..
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti two popular writers of Konkani released their literary collections at Orchid Art Gallery on Sunday 2nd October 2016. Wilson Kateel a Konkani poet and HM Pernal Editor of Konkani Literary Web portal Kittall.com are very popular..
Sumell, the Singing Club of Mandd Sobhann celebrated International Music Day during 178th Monthly Theater at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday, October 2 evening. The celebration was an amalgamation of various
The semi-final round of the Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season 5 was a total package of fun and entertainment and stiff competition among singers that ended with a nail biting finish. The recipients of the "Voice of Arabia" title are Ralph
Dishing out fantabulous and heart-winning performance, Qatar’s sensational Melody Queen Carol D’Souza and sonorous, Prince of Romance Clement Fernandes bagged the ticket for the finals 5th edition of Konkani’s greatest
Talented singers Robin Sequeira and Sabitha D’Souza gave outstanding performance at GVOM season 5’s UAE Semi Finals on September 30 attended by a packed audience to make their way into the Gulf Voice of Mangalore - 5 Finals to be held in Bahrain on November 11.
The name Wilson Kateel is a very popular name in the konkani world. His full name is Wilson Roshan Sequeira from Kateel Parish of Mangalore Diocese. He began to write poetry from very young age and his poems have been published practically in every periodicals of Konkani both in Mangalore and
Sumell – the Singing Club of Mandd Sobhann, here will be celebrating International Music Day during 178th Monthly Theater at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday, October 2.
Mary was born to be the mother of the Savior of the world, the spiritual mother of all men, and the holiest of God’s creatures. Because of her Son’s infinite merits, she was conceived and born immaculate and full of grace. Through her, Queen of heaven and of earth,
A young girl jumped into river from the bridge on the evening of Wednesday, September 28 at Kallianpur near here. Police and fire brigade personnel have launched the search operation. Chaithra (18) daughter of Chandrashekar and Jyothi from Puttur in Ambagilu is the deceased girl.
The prize distribution ceremony of the annual competitions conducted during the year by Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore was held at Don Bosco Hall here on Saturday September 24. The competitions held during the year..
The First Zone Advisory Meeting and First Zone Social of Lions District 317C, Region VI, Zone III was held at Lions Seva Bhavan, Moodubelle under the auspices of Lions Club, Moodubelle on Saturday, 24 September 2016 at 7.30 pm.
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrated Monti Fest at the residence of Vinod Monterio, Salmiyah here on Friday September 23 evening. Celebration started at 7:30pm with the introduction by compere Sanson Noronha. President Johnson Martis welcomed all the parishioners..
Paulin Aranha (84), wife of the late Abraham Aranha, mother of Vincent..
Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) organized 3 events: celebration of Monti Fest, convening annual general body meeting and staging of 70th show Konkani popular play, Mataro Chorbela of veteran theater artiste..
World Alzheimer’s Day with the theme of “Remember Me” was observed jointly by the Lions Club of Moodubelle and Department of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing on Wednesday, 21 September 2016 from 2.30 to 4 pm at Gita Mandir, Moodubelle.
The members of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) along with family members and guests celebrated Monthi Feasth at the premises of artistic yoga hall, Salmiya, Kuwait on Friday 9th September evening. Celebration started with an introductory speech by Rishawn Dsouza.
The Mangalorean Catholic Association (Regd.) Pune (MCA), celebrated Monti Fest on 11th Sep 2016 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. The Konkani Catholic community in Pune gathered around the grotto, offered flowers to Mother Mary, sang traditional hymns and in a devout procession..
The civic authority undertaken a cleanliness drive under Swacch Bharat
On Friday, 16th September 2016, Bellevision – Kuwait, organized its first ever "Monthi Feast" celebration at Salmiya-Kuwait and served Traditional Fellowship Lunch to over 100 Belleans. The celebration began at 12:30 noon with a welcome dance by Ms. Venisha Saldana..
Abbasiya families, Konkani community, Kuwait celebrated Monti Fest at Integrated Indian School auditorium, here on Friday September 16. The programme began with general welcome by Deepak Andrade and Susan Saldanha.
The 3rd Inter Parish â€Haskule’ competition organsied by Konkani Natak Sabha was held on the Don Bosco Hall on Sunday, Sep 18. The competition was inaugurated by NRI entrepreneur James Mendonca and Lawrence Mendonca..
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Celebrated Monthi Feast (Nativity of our Lady) at PWCK President house, Salmiyah here on Friday 9th September 2016. Celebration started at 7:30pm with the prayer by..
Mangalore Cultural Association - Qatar (MCA) celebrated Monti Fest with traditional fervor and cultural fiesta on 12th sep evening at Ashoka Hall, Doha. The program began at 6 pm with MCA’s theme song was sung by the members and a prayer was recited by Clara D’Souza.
Much awaited and widely spoken and eagerly waited Super Hit Konkani movie produced by Frank Fernandes Thottam, “Ek Aslyar Ek Na” was finally released with a premier show at Ashirvad Theatre, Kallianpur Udupi on Friday..
Once again United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) got together at a hall in Salmiya, to celebrate its 7th Monthi Fest – the Solemn Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Saturday evening, 10th of Sep 2016, The program began with welcome by Master of Ceremony Shawn Pereira,
Konkan Taram – Jerimeri celebrated 26th Monti Fest on the occasion of its 25th ANNUAL DAY, on 11th Sep 2016 at 7.00 a.m., at St. Jude Church – Jerimeri, Mumbai. “Leadership through Service” being the motto of “KONKAN TARAM” the association had been organizing several social,
Paul Fernandes, aged 74 years from St.Francis Xavier ward II, Kudru..
Udupi businessman Bhaskar Shetty’s murder case has taken a new twist.
Neil Armstrong, American astronaut after becoming the first person to land on the moon in 1969 said, "That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind”. Another great personality, APJ Abdul Kalam, the former President of India had said, “You have to dream before your dreams can come true”.
Year after year, Melbourne – referred to as Australia’s â€Cultural Capital’ has had the reputation of bringing out the best in Entertainment. The Monti Fest Celebrations this year, held under the banner of Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) with pomp and vigour was no exception.
Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community (JAKC) celebrated Monti Fest with zeal and devotion at St Francis Assisi parish, Jabel Ali, here on Thursday September 8 at 8.00pm. Hundreds of expats from both Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region attended the celebration with nostalgia.
UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association of Shirva (USWAS) celebrated the Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Fest) at Arab Udupi Auditorium, Abu Dhabi on Friday September 9 under the leadership of president Maxim Ferrao. More than 175 Shirva parishioners were gathered
Ras Al Khaimah, 9 September 2016: The Konkani Community of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, September 9
The Nativity of our Mother Mary, Monthi Fest to Mangaloreans was celebrated by TIPCA (Texas India Pakistan Catholic Association) on Sunday, September 11 with traditional fervor, devotion, zeal and grandeur at the
Konkani Community of Abu Dhabi Parish celebrated the Feast of Nativity (Monti fest) solemnly with traditional fervour and gaiety at the St Joseph’s Cathedral premises on Thursday, September 8 at 8.00 pm.
Konkani Catholics of Brampton (KCOB) celebrated their Fourth Annual Monthi Fest on September 4th 2016 at Queen of Peace Church, Brampton, Canada and was overwhelmed by the response and support of the Konkani..
The Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady of Rosary Church here celebrated the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, popularly known as Monthi Fest with zest and religious fervor on Thursday September 8 evening.
Konkani Manyatha Divas was celebrated by St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road on 08.09.2016 at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church. Program started with a welcome dance. Mrs. Hilda Serrao,
The feast of Nativity of Infant Mary, Monti Fest was celebrated with much reverence at Infant Mary parish, Bajjody, here on Thursday September 8. The little children offered flowers in honor to Infant Mary, before the festal Mass on Thursday morning.
The rains did not dampen the spirit of either the children or their parents who came to St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle with flowers and festive dresses to celebrate the birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) in the morning of Thursday, 8 September 2016. As there was incessant rains in the morning the blessing of the new paddy and offering of flowers to Mother Mary could not be held at the Grotto. [Around the World-Pics/News]
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Once again over 150 Mangalorean Catholics got together at St Mary’s Church, Chelmsford, MA on Sunday September 4, to celebrate Monthi Fest – the Solemn Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, organized by the Mangalorean Catholic Association-New England (MCA-NE)..
5 September 2016 being a public holiday on account of Shri Ganesh Chaturthi, Teachers’ Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence PU College on Wednesday, 7 September 2016 at 3 pm in the college hall. Prior to the official function, students organized few spot games for the teachers.
On the occasion of the Teachers’ Day celebration, the Lions Club of Moodubelle
â€A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.’” This quote of Henry Adams beautifully showcases the significant role bestowed upon teachers in our society. The impressions made by the teachers,
Mary, by a special grace, was selected to become the Mother of Jesus, through Immaculate Conception. Her birth is the prime cause for the immense joy and happiness we share on this special day.
The 16th Inter Parish Dance competition was organized for the parishioners of Mangalore Diocese by the Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in the Don Bosco Hall here on September 4. The competition was inaugurated by President Fr Paul Melwyn D’Souza along with office bearers.
Lawrence Menezes(75), husband of late Sevrine Menezes, father of Francis..
The Catholic Education Society of Udupi (CESU) celebrated Teachers’ Day on Saturday, 3 September 2016 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm in St. Mary’s English Medium High School premises, Kannarpady, Udupi during which the achievers..
A wonderfully acted Romantic konkani movie directed by Pradeep Paladka “ Ek Aslyar Ek Na “ premier was inaugurated at Prabhat theatre in Mangalore on Friday 2nd September 2016 attended by a large number of invitees,
The Lions Club, Moodubelle donated sports uniform to the players of..
Nostalgia was in the air, for the Konkani Catholic Community of St. John The Evangelist Church, Marol on 10th September, 2016. St. John Konkani Samudai & Couples for Christ (CFC) jointly celebrated â€Monthi Fest’, feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary. Festivities..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), in collaboration with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monthi Fest on the 11th of September 2016 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.
The members of the Mangalorean Konkan Christian Association (MKCA/USA) joined together with their friends and families to celebrate the Nativity of mother Mary (Monti Fest) at the Courtland Square Club House, Des Plaines, IL.
Konkani Seva Mandal of Our Lady of Rosary parish, Goregaon (West) here celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 11 after 7.00am Konkani Mass. The new paddy sheaves were blessed during the Eucharistic Celebration. The variety cultural events were held at the parish school
Monti fest celebrated by Konkani Catholic Welfare Association, Bhayandar on Sunday 11th September, 2016 at Our Lady of Nazareth Church Hall, Bhayandar West, at 8.30 a.m. Celebration began with offering flowers near the Decorative Statue and Konkani
Konkani Community of St. Therese of Child Jesus Church Salmiya celebrated Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the â€Monthi Fest’ on the 9th of September. Rev.Fr.Anthony Lopez, Rev. Fr. Xavier D’Souza, Rev.Fr. Noel D’Almeida
KCA-UK, celebrated the Monti-Festh on September 10, 2016 at the Gandhi Hall in Manchester- UK. The Konkani speaking families from different parts of UK gathered on time as one family to fete this joy. Gathering of around 200 people renewed the spirit
Raymond Pinto(85), son of late Piad Pinto & late Angeline Pinto, H/O Cecilia Pinto
On the dawn of 26th August 2016, Mangalorean Catholic Center of the Parish, Ruwi saw a new beginning as Dilip Correa took charge as the President of MCCP along with the newly formed Executive committee for the 25th year.
John Dsouza (99), resident of Hoigekambla Ninjoor, passed away on 21 August 2016
Bellevision USA invites all Mangalorean Catholic Families and their friends in New England to celebrate Monti Fest (Solemn Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother) and Novem Jevon on Sunday, 4th September 2016 at St Mary’s Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford MA 01824.
Derik’s Chess School talent six-year-old Shriyana Mallya has secured runner up in the State under 7 Girls chess championship organized by Mandya chess academy under the auspices of United Karnataka Chess association..
Famous Konkani lyricist, poet and writer Wilson Roshan Sequeira, who writes under the pen name Wilson Kateel, was awarded the Leo Rodrigues Family Kittall Yuva Puraskar 2016 in a ceremony held at Orchid Art Gallery
It was a moment of elation for Mumbai-based graphic designer Karen Vaswani when she got to know that a logo designed by her has been chosen by Vatican as the official emblem for the canonisation of Mother Teresa next month. Vaswani’s design depicts the classic pose of Mother Teresa
Abu Dhabi’s premier socio-cultural organization KCO Abu Dhabi will be distributing educational scholarships to economically backward pre-university college students on 21st August 2016 in a function to be held at Centenary Memorial Hall, St. Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangaluru.
India celebrated 70th Independence Day on 15 August 2016. The country became independent from British colonialism on this day in 1947. The day is celebrated with great patriotic fervour across every state of the country..
The statue of St. Teresa of Kolkata (Mother Teresa) jointly sponsored by Mohammed Kizar Sheik Goodu of Hyderabad and his business partner Cyril Noronha in memory of his parents-Late Maurice Noronha and late Ezbel Noronha
It was a moment of pride for the Mount Carmel Central School, Mary Hill, here as they celebrated the 70th Independence Day with great respect and honor on Monday August 15. It was more meaningful this time as..
Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangalore organized the 53rd Inter Parish Singing Competition for the age group of above 15 years of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 14. The competition was inaugurated by Elias Fernandes..
Ligory Alva (74), husband of Pauline Alva of Bhatsal, Padubelle passed away on..
The investigating team has recovered small bones and bricks with varying
Eugene DSouza (82), wife of Late Emmanuel DSouza and mother of..
Vishwasadamane, orphanage at Shankerpura, near here reunited a destitute youngster from Andhra Pradesh with his family on Sunday August 8. Vishwasadamane chief functionary Pastor Sunil John D’Souza and his staff..
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore (KNS) organized 49th Elocution Competition in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 7. The Competition was held in four categories – 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 years, 15 to 30 years and above 30 years. In the 5 to 10 years category
The fifth Global Konkani Music Awards â€Best Female Singer’ Award recipient Shilpa Cutinha and her group presented a unique show titled â€O…LA…RE…’, at the 176th Monthly Theater, at Kalaangann, here on Sunday August 7..
In order to recognize and promote meritorious students late Padmawati and Bhawani Rao Memorial Pratibha Puraskar was given to meritorious PUC and SSLC students residing in Belle-Kattingeri villages in a function held on Saturday,
Nagara Panchami was celebrated by the families across the coastal district at their ancestral worship centers by puja celebrations. It’s the first festival precede all festivals in India in Shravan month.
Cicilia Mathias(100), wife of Late Inthru Mathias and mother of Late Isac/ Lilly
Hundreds of parishioners of St. Lawrence Church participated in the last journey of late Johnson D’Souza, aged 28 years who had passed away as a result of tragic accident in the morning of Tuesday, 2 August 2016. He was killed when his bike collided with oncoming..
A motor bike rider was killed when his bike hit a tipper near Ganapanakatte junction today morning. The deceased was identified as Johnson DSouza (28). The Tipper coming from Moodubelle to Nalkubeedi hit the bike which was coming from opposite direction.
Konkani Natak Sabha® (KNS) Mangaluru organized the 53nd Inter Parish Singing Competition for children of different parishes of Mangalore diocese at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday July 31. The competition was inaugurated by Fr Paul Melvyn D’Souza, president of KNS along with office bearers.
Celestine Aranha (88), W/o Late Ignatious Aranha, Mother of Juana Lilly Lobo,
Ahead of the Assembly elections, Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today offered to resign requesting the BJP
As the historic event of the Proclamation and Dedication of St. Lawrence Minor Basilica at Attur-Karkala on 1 August 2016 is barely three days ahead, preparation for this mega event is in full swing. The huge pandal with tin roof..
With back to back record breaking houseful shows in GCC Countries like UAE, Kuwait and Qatar, trend setting movie of Konkani world ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ is all set to get released in Israel. Critically well acclaimed and highly applauded by every Konkani lover, the super hit Konkani movie..
Following the declaration by Pope Francis elevating the shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala to the status of Minor Basilica on 26 April 2016, preparations are underway for the Proclamation and Dedication of this shrine as Minor Basilica on 1 August 2016 in the presence of
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Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar has announced the MCA Seva Puruskar 2016 which will be awarded to the most deserving personality from Mangalore, Mrs. Corrine Rasquinha; founder President of White Doves
25 years after High School graduation, a group of former students from the Class of 1991 batch met up for a memorable and fun-filled Silver Jubilee Reunion at the St Joseph’s High School, Bajpe, here on Sunday July 24.
Josephine Mathias (64), W/o Late Henry mathias, Mother of Rakesh/Veena/Ranson
The students union council was inaugurated at St. Mary’s College Shirva on Saturday 23rd July 2016 attended by eminent guests and members of students council, professors and all degree students.
It is a matter of great pride and honour to the people of the Udupi Diocese that one of the prominent historical shrines in the diocese dedicated to St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala has been elevated to the status of Minor Basilica by Pope Francis in a Decree issued on April 26, 2016. St. Lawrence
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Vishwasadamane orphanage, Shankerpura, near here reunited a destitute youngster from Uttar Pradesh (UP) with his family on Saturday July 16. The shabbily dressed stinking youngster known locally as Deva who has take refuge
Here is an article on Jack fruit - the king of fruits by Dr Shivakumar Magada, Professor of Aquatic Biology, Department of Aquatic Environment Management, KVAFSU, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru. There was a time when minor millets, jackfruit, bamboo shoot etc were..
Tulu movie, Dabak Daba Aisa, will be premiered on August 5, at a time Tulu filmdom (Coastalwood) is undergoing slump since a few months. It will be released simultaneously in theaters of undivided Dakshina Kannada..
Omzoorche Dive, an association of Omzoor parishioners residing in the UAE will be celebrating their 10th Anniversary with Grand event “Dashamanotsav Dabazo”at Omzoor church ground, Omzoor, Meramajalu on Dec 25..
Mahabaleshwara Hindu Aided Higher Primary School, Edmer, near here held the meeting of donors at their School hall, here on Saturday July 9 morning. Rotary Club International (RCI) Perdoor president Chandra Naik
A leopard among two that was preying on cows, calf, pet dogs and chicken during the nights since 3 months was trapped in a cage set by the forest department in the neighbourhood of Pernankila, near Moodubelle, here on Sunday July 11 morning.
The prime challenge that the education sector faces in the country is raising..
Rtn. PHP. Peter Raphael Aranha, former Headmaster of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School and recipient of National Best Teacher Award took charge as the new President of the Rotary Club of Manipura
â€It is very important that once we are beneficiaries of this society, it is everyone’s responsibility to give back to it, moreover that is what counts at the end of the day,’ said B R Shetty, executive vice-chairman and chief executive..
The Graduation Day of Kalakul – Konkani’s lone Theater Repertory was held at Kalaangann , here on Thursday June 30. Dr Alwyn D’Sa, vice president of St Aloysius College, here was the chief guest. Christopher D’Souza Neenasam
Al Khalidiya Group organized Iftar meet at City Centre Hotel Mercure, near Hamdan Centre, here on Saturday July 2 at 7.00pm. It was attended by staff, customers, business associates and well wishers. Arun Lasrado, finance manager welcomed the gathering. Benedict Pinto..
Sandhya Creations second venture, Dhand, Tulu Film after overwhelming responses in Mangaluru, Mumbai, Nasik, Australia, UK, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Qatar released here on Friday July 1, creating a record houseful show..
Ln. Wilson Rodrigues, a well-known advocate and member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat took charge of the Lions Club of Shirva-Manchakal as the President for the second successive year in a well organized Installation Ceremony
Members of St. Thomas II Ward celebrated the feast of their patron saint on Sunday,
The Bangalore Konkani Catholic Sangh® (BKCS), Koramangala, here celebrated their 20th anniversary at Good Shepherd parish auditorium on Sunday June 26. BKCS president William Pinto welcomed the..
The restructuring and renovation of St. Lawrence Parish Hall, Moodubelle was initiated with prayer service by Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of Moodubelle along with Rev. Fr. Lawrence Cutinha, Assistant Parish..
A woman placed a peck on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s cheek at a..
A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singing and the Belleans of Bahrain are having swimming pool picnic. Bellevision Bahrain came together on Friday June 24,
After successful show in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait, the greatest Konkani entertainment movie, Ek Aslyar Ek Na, was screened houseful by Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) at Asian Town, here on Friday June 24. Before the screening of movie, brief stage program was held.
St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle gave a warm and memorable send off to one of its first teachers, Mrs. Chandrakala BE, who served for 34 years as Kannada lecturer and the last eight months as..
The much hyped Konkani Movie ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ after successful screening in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Qatar and booking of forthcoming show in London screened a successful houseful show in Sharjah, on June 24..
Three months after RTI activist Vinayaka Baliga was murdered, the prime accused in the case Naresh Shenoy was finally arrested on Friday. Shenoy was arrested from an undisclosed location after he was absconding since March 21, the day Baliga was murdered. The police had filed
The artistes of Konkani hit movie, Ek Aslyar Ek Na, including Pradeep Barboza, Alphonse D’Souza, John D’Silva, movie producer Frank Fernandes arrived here on Thursday June 23, for screening the mega show that is
Former captain Anil Kumble was today appointed the Indian cricket team’s head coach for a one-year tenure, bringing an end to the prolonged suspense over who will take over the reins of the side. The 45-year-old Kumble pipped former Team Director Ravi Shastri, Australians Tom Moody..
On the occasion of 75 th birth day of Most Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza bishop of Mangalore felicitation programe was organized both diocesan and Mangalore Municipality corporation level on 21 June at Mangalore. In the morning Bishop celebrated thanksgiving holy Eucharist with..
Hundreds of Abu Dhabi residents participated in the second International Day of Yoga organised by the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Umm Al Emarat Park authorities on Tuesday evening. Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge
The parishioners of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar had threefold celebration on Tuesday, 21 June 2016: Titular feast of St. Antony; inauguration and blessing of the renovated sanctuary and blessing of newly constructed hall.
Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA), a social service organization in Mangaluru held its annual general body meeting at Olives, Kadri, here recently. The meeting commenced with the opening prayer led by Flora Hislop.
This Tuesday, on June 21, the whole world geared up to celebrate the International Yoga Day. June 21 is declared as the International Yoga Day by the United Nations General Assembly on December 11, 2014.
Daily practicing Yoga improves mental and physical agility. There lies greater need to undertake further studies and research on yoga. Yoga asanas should not be limited to one day; it has to be done daily, said Dr K S Ravindranath, vice chancellor of Rajeev Gandhi University of Health
Are you among those who pop a pill every time you experience some pain? Well, it’s time you turn to your kitchen. There are so many natural remedies available that can
Loyal D’Souza, parishioner of Pamboor parish in Shirva deanery was unanimously elected as president of Udupi diocesan Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) for one-year term during the annual general body meeting held at Don Bosco Hall of Our Lady of Rosary Church,
After being sworn-in as a minister on Sunday, MLA Pramod Madhwaraj from Udupi said that he would work towards the development of the district. He said that the Chief Minister was yet to allot a portfolio and he would chalk out plans
Ravi Shetty elected as president of Tulukoota Qatar, during the annual general body meeting held at ICC auditorium, here on Friday June 17 morning. The general secretary Kiran Anand elected as vice president.
Mogaveers UAE successfully conducted a Blood Donation campaign at Lathifa Hospital here on Tuesday June 14 that is 9th day of Holy month of Ramadan from 8.00pm to 11.00pm. This campaign was dedicated to World Blood
Konkani Kutam Bahrain and Konkan Singers Club jointly hosted the preliminary auditions of the Gulf’s premier Konkani Singing Talent hunt “Gulf Voice of Mangalore” – Season 5 and chose 12 Semi Finalist who will compete..
The much-hyped Konkani movie ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ which got applauding response from shows in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait will be screened in at Asian Town Theater, Next to Grand Mall, Industrial Area, here on Friday June 24..
Qatar’s â€Best 13’ Mangalorean singers marched into the semi-finals of the 5th edition of Gulf Voice of Mangalore, winning the closely-fought auditions organized by Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), held at the Asoka Hall of the Indian Cultural Centre here on Friday June 10.
A Voice Workshop for the finalists of Gulf Voice of Mangalore Season-5 in association with Melodia Voice Studio – Dubai was held on Friday 10th June 2016. This workshop was held at the resident of James Mendonsa a great supporter of Konkani. The main purpose of this..
After successful shows across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and with the shows booked for Qatar and Sharjah, â€Ek Aslyar Ek Na,’ the much-hyped Konkani movie is all set for the release in London on Sunday July 3,
Dilip David Correa, one of the vibrant leader, ebullient speaker, talented singer and energetic Konkani activist of the Mangalorean Community in the Sultanate of Oman, has been elected to the President’s role of the Mangalorean Catholic Centre of the Parish (MCCP – Sts Peter and Paul Church,
Juliana Menezes (75), wife of late Joseph Menezes, mother of Late James Menezes..
"Ek Aslyar Ek Na" added another success feather to its cap with the two houseful shows in Abu Dhabi, Nova Theatres in World Trade Centre on Friday the 3rd June, 2016 at 11.30 am & 4 PM after successful houseful shows in Dubai
Prakash Noronha was elected as the new president of Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar during its 24th Annual General Meeting held on Friday June 3, 2016 at the Ashoka Hall, ICC premises. Prakash Noronha was the vice-president and was unanimously elected as the president for
Surathkal Parishioners residing in the UAE celebrated the feast of their patron the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 3, Friday 2016. The celebration was held in the afternoon at India Club, Dubai. ESPA –Emirates Surathkal Parishioners Association the association of all Surathkal
Mandd Theater Group will be presenting an experimental play titled, Love Letters during 174th Monthly Theater of Mandd Sobhann, city-based Konkani organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide,
Elders’ Day observed in St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle that evoked enthusiastic response from super senior parishioners over 70 years of age on Tuesday, 31 May 2016. The Elders’ Day was observed as a programme of..
After successful houseful shows in Dubai & Kuwait the much awaited first big budget Konkani Movie “Ek Aslyar Ek Na” is all set to release in Abu Dhabi on 3rd June, 2016 with 2 shows in Nova Cinemas, World Trade Centre,
I was just relaxing after my lunch at my residence and then I saw a frail old man walking with an umbrella in front of my house. I wondered where this old man was coming from in the afternoon in the hot sun.
Tulukoota Qatar, a socio cultural organization affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre under the aeigis of Embassy of India, Qatar, has been in the forefront of promoting the native language and Tulu culture in Qatar, by hosting events like Tulu Drama, Skits, Movies, classical and Folk dances..
It was a grand show of the much hyped high budget Konkani Movie ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ which released in Kuwait on Friday the 27th May, 2016 at the auditorium of American International School, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at 6 pm. The film cast crew including the Producer Frank Fernandes,
Florencio Celestino Lobo (70), Moodubelle, husband of Jasinta Lobo, son of the late
The third project of Annapoorna Developers at Naalkubeedhi, Kattingeri, Moodubelle, Sunshine Pride, a residential complex was inaugurated and a new housing project-Sunshine Grace was launched on Sunday,
Model Bank to open 2 new branches at Palghar (West) and Vasai (West) here on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29 respectively. The seventeenth branch of Model Bank located at Ramshree Varma Complex, near..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) in association with Melodia Voice Studio – Dubai held Vocal Touch – A Voice Workshop for adults and children at Indian Public School Auditorium, Salmiya, here on Friday May 20. This workshop was the first of its kind for Mangalorean Konkans
The much awaited and hyped high budget Konkani Movie ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ launched their grand premier show in Dubai today the 20th of May, 2016 with extravaganza as it not only had the full house premier but also had other shows..
Stany Frank (54), husband of Irene Frank, father of Ritesh and Riya, employed
St Lawrence Shrine at Attur, Karkala has been elevated to the status of a minor basilica by Pope Francis through the sacred congregation for the divine worship and discipline of sacraments, Vatican, Rome, it is gathered. Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, Msgr Baptist Menezes, Fr George
Mercury of gulf region was on high but festive spirit of Belmangars didn’t soar down, It was a full packed party loving crowd turned around Al Wasl Sports Club. Mesmerizing band EAGLES, lead by Prashanth Sequeira opened up Belman Grand feast 2016 with live music show.
Consecutive 6th year St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle. Achieved 100% result. Indeed it’s a proud moment for the Management, Correspondent Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Headmistress Mrs. Veera..
The members of Bellevision along with their families and friends enjoyed a wonderful picnic at the Marah Land Gardens in Al Wakrah, Qatar on Friday 13th May 2016 afternoon. The event included sporting activities, games, jokes, entertainment and prizes thoroughly enjoyed by all..
Pradeep Anil martis (42), Son of late John and Celestine Martis, husband of Janet
Ticket release of ’Ek Aslyar Ek Na’ the big budget Konkani movie, produced by Ferns Movies International’s Frank Fernandes, was launched in a function at banquet hall of Zamorrodah uuilding in Karama here on May 7. The programme started when MC Uttam Menezes requested the..
Fiesta 2016, a dazzling event of music and dance unfolded at the Abu Dhabi Country Club, hosted by Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) on Friday 6th of May, on its 21st anniversary. It was a grand extravaganza of entertaining performance from an array of talented artists from
Issac DSouza (62), husband of Winni DSouza, father of Sheetal, son of the late..
“Abu Dhabi’s premier Konkani organization KCO is all set to deliver the much looked forward event “Fiesta 2016”, which will create waves of entertainment at Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday May 6, 2016 from 6.30 PM onwards”,
Antony Martis (Terry) (63), husband of Cynthia Martis, father of Nashwin & Nisha
At the 5th Artist Aloud Music Awards announced on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Coastal Karnataka’s very own Prajoth D’sa bagged two awards; the Best Male Voice and the Best Song. Both awards were recognized for an original Hindi composition â€Vaada Karo’ which was produced by him
The countdown has begun for the eagerly awaited KCO Fiesta-2016, which is slated to be held on May 6 at Abu Dhabi Country Club, is all decked up to receive the famed singers from Mangaluru and Goa. Renowned singers Jacqueline Fernandes from Mangaluru along Robin
The Wilfy Nite organized by the Konkani Speaking Community at the Lady of Arabia Hall in Rosary Church premises, here on Friday April 22 brought the community together with a grand success. The musicians who arrived from Mangaluru along with local artists put up a great
JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar today came down heavily on the Narendra Modi dispensation, terming it a "Government of
The muhurat of Tulu movie, Barsa, to be produced under the banner Bolli Movies at the direction of Devdas Kapikad, Sharmila D Kapikad, Mukesh Hegde and Sapna Srinivas Kini was held at Mahaganapati temple, Sharavu, here on Saturday April 23. Raghavendra Shastry Sharavu held the
Bellevision Bahrain organized the induction programme of its newly-formed Committee of 2016 and Easter celebration at Papillion banquet hall, here on Thursday April 14. Bellevision Bahrain has stepped into its 6th glorious year..
I was inspired by Philip Mudarth’s Face Book posting to write this article on our cat Kitta. Below was the picture he posted. Philip wrote-I filmed this cat and pigeon "tease" in Mauritius. I think they behave same everywhere. He (Kitta) walked into our house around four years back on a
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The Konkani Speaking Community in Qatar led by Spiritual Director Rev. Fr. Anand Castelino and Committee members received the Wilfy Nite Artist who arrived at Hamad International Airport in Doha Qatar after their successful show in Kuwait for presenting the greatest Konkani..
UAE Bunts one of the vibrant community association of Bunts concluded their 42nd anniversary in UAE with a rich colorful cultural glory together with ’Bunta Vibhushana’ presentation, Bunt Perfect Jodi 2016 and Folk/Cinematic Dance Competition all in one perfectly-built beautifully..
Chinese researchers have successfully used pig’s pancreas in transplant operations to treat three type-1 diabetic patients, a significant achievement in finding a cure to
The residents living in the limits of Amtady gram panchayat, near here are alarmed over the outbreak of several cases of dengue and malaria. Sixteen dengue and one malaria cases were detected in a colony..
Philomen Aranha (57), Edmer/Moodubelle, daughter of late Louis Dsa and Theresa
John Martis (Abbi master) aged 86 years, Retd. Teacher Pamboor, Husband of..
Eating fresh pears may improve blood pressure and vascular function in middle-aged men and women who are at risk of
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) organized an annual family gathering at Ahmadi Garden on 8th April,2016 for all Pamboor Parish Families. There was crowed of 60 people including children & guest.
Sunil Dsouza was unanimously elected as the President of Emirates Pangalites, Dubai for the year 2016-2018 during the 12th Annual General Body meeting held at Sivestar Bhavan Restaurant Party Hall, Karama, Dubai. The meeting started with a prayer by Joel Quadras followed by..
The 17th anniversary celebration of Daiji Dubai, a forum of Konkani writers in the UAE, held at the Emirates Theatre on Friday Aprl 8 evening, was a grand affair that saw a host of wholesome entertainment, tributes and an
Henry D’Souza (87), Thodambil, Modankap, son of late Bonaventure D’Souza.
Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his ’Terror, Maut and Corruption’ comments, terming BJP as ’Bhayanak Jaali Party’ and dared him to arrest her. A day after Modi said TMC stood for "terror, maut (death) and corruption"
Daiji Dubai, a forum of Konkani Writers in UAE is all geared up for its 17th anniversary bash at Emirates Theater, Jumeirah on Friday April 8, from 5.30 pm onwards. After hosting three anniversary events consecutively outside Dubai, that is in Udupi, Mumbai and Mangaluru..
In a solemn and prayerful ceremony, Deacon Lawrence Cutinha was ordained as a priest by the Bishop of Mangaluru, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza at the renowned Shrine of St. Joseph Vaz at Mudipu on Thursday
U.A.E. Bunts are all set for the mega event of their 42nd annual celebrations to be held on Friday the 15th April 2016 at the Main Ballroom of Hotel Crowne Plaza, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The cultural extravaganza begins..
Konkan Singers Club, one of the oldest expatriate Social Clubs in the kingdom of Bahrain celebrated Easter on the 31st March 2016 at the Pappilon. Master of Ceremonies Mr. Avinash welcomed the gathering, the program stared with a beautiful prayer song, sung by Tina, Christopher..
Friends and Families from in and around Moodubelle Parish organised a gathering in the desert on April 1st 2016 on the joyous occasion of Easter here in Dubai. Drive to the desert started in the afternoon with all the participants meeting at a pre decided location, were everyone
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), a social cultural association affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) here held their annual general body meeting at Ashoka Hall of ICC, here on Friday April 1. MCA Qatar president Arthur Pais and vice president Aloysius D’Souza escorted the..
Jagruti Kendra, a NGO of St. Jude’s Church, Jerimeri celebrated Senior Citizen Day on the occasion of Platinum Jubilee of “HELPERS OF MARY” Congregation on 31ST March, 2016 at St. Jude’s Quadrangle Hall from 4 pm to 6
Rambarooti, Tulu movie produced under the banner Opera Dream Movies and directed by young director Prajwal Kumar Attavar, using hi-tech for the first time and casting new actors are premiered in 13 theaters simultaneously in
St Philomena College here will be organizing talent day and annual day celebrations..
With barely a month to go, KCO – Abu Dhabi is fully geared up to present this year’s top entertainment package ’Fiesta 2016’ – the extravaganza bundled with top quality entertainment, will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Abu Dhabi Country Club, located next to Abu Dhabi..
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Monday presented a "zero-tax" Budget which slashed the value added tax (VAT) on a wide range of goods to bring down prices of consumer products such as green vehicles, watches, readymade garments, shoes
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The Easter Vigil and solemn Mass proclaiming the resurrection of Jesus Christ were celebrated on the evening of 26 March 2016 from 7 pm to 9.30 pm in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle. This is the most beautiful liturgy in the
Maundy Thursday was observed with great devotion at St. John Evangelist Church, attended by a large number of faithful. This year washing of feet of both men and women was introduced and Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza washed the
Maundy Thursday also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday observed at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur near here was concelebrated by His Lordship Most Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi Diocese which Jesus Christ celebrated Passover with his disciples’..
Good Friday devotion was observed by the faithful in different parishes with Way of the Cross, scripture readings, invocations and prayers for various intentions of the church and Veneration of the Cross throughout the..
Audio release of the songs of much awaited and mega budget Konkani movie “Ek Aslyar Ek Na” is scheduled on April 3, 2016 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore in a glittering ceremony which will be attended by “Who’s who”..
Maundy Thursday was observed in the twin dioceses of Mangalore and Udupi with great devotion and washing of feet of both men and women by the chief celebrant on Thursday, 24 March 2016 indicating the equal opportunities
Palm Sunday which marks the beginning of the Holy Week was observed in all the Churches of Udupi Diocese on Sunday, 20 March 2016 with blessing of the palms, solemn procession and Holy Mass during which the â€Passion of
Eliza D’souza (69) Kodangala / Moodubelle, W/O Peter D’souza, mother of Elias/Denis
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Purno Agitok Sangma died of a heart attack here today. He was 68. Parliament sources said the end came this morning after he suffered a heart attack. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced the news of his death in the House, which was adjourned..
Mangalore Konkans Dubai announced to organize Konkani Gayan Spordho - 2016, Konkani singing contest for the young and old at Apple International School, Al Qusais, behind Emirates Driving Institute, nearest to metro station..
A Drama Workshop was held on Sunday, February 28 at the Don Bosco hall Mangaluru. The Workshop was organised by the Konkani Natak Sabha®, Mangaluru. Konkani novelist, playwright and distinguished Konkani activist Lancy Pinto Nayak was the resource person.
Parichaya, the cultural organization based in Pamboor since the last four years that promotes arts, culture and literature has organized a unique weeklong festival of some of the renowned stage plays in Kannada,
Severine Menezes (68), Marne, Moodubelle, wife of Lawrence Menezes.
Konkani Community Kuwait (KCK) is a group formed to unite all the Catholic Konkani people of four parishes in Kuwait. To strengthen the bond of unity KCK is organizing a mega event Konkani Musical Show - â€WilfyNite’, on April 15, 2016 at American International School
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized Cricket Cup 2016, cricket tournament at TACK cricket grounds, Sulaibikhat, here on Thursday February 25. A total of 10 teams participated in the 8-overs-a-side tournament
Nama Tuluveru, Tulu theater group, in association with Rhythm Events will be presenting ’Dhumbu Pira’, yet another hilarious classic drama by the three-time winner of ’Bale Telipale’ drama contest - â€Kaup Ranga Taranga’ theater group
We have been using solar radiation for generations, mainly as day-light during the day; provide heat to ourselves and living organisms and sunshine for drying our laundry, various food items and agro-products on household scale. Just imagine the amount of electricity we saved due to
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Emirates Pangalites, UAE an association of Pangla Parishioners residing in UAE organized a Blood Donation Camp successfully. The 3rd Blood Donation Camp was organized under the slogan, â€Give Blood, Give Life’ at the Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl) here on Friday February..
Parichaya – Pamboor, an association of likeminded people who are committed to sustain the art, literature and culture of homeland will be organizing, Ranga Saptaka, staging of drams in Kannada, Tulu and Konkani at..
Henry D’Almeida (69), husband of Pauline Blossy D’Almeida, son of the late Mathew
Robert D’Souza, (43) Kuntalnagar, S/O Late Marcel D’Souza & Celestine D’Souza
Bellevision Muscat organized the celebrated Vodlem Fest with family get-together at NTI auditorium, Al Khuwair here on Friday February 5 at 8.30pm. Around 30 members were present on the occasion. The programme started with
Ramakrishna Mission here carried out their 40th Swacch mangaluru Abhiyan in the Mangaladevi area on Sunday February 14 from 7.30am to 10.00am. A small stage programme was also organized at the venue.
SMMC (St. Mary’s Mangalorean Community) Dubai organized a regimented one day’s Indoor Cricket and Throwball Tournament â€SMMC Sport 2016’ on 12th February 2016, where competent 22 catholic teams all over from UAE participated at the Sprite Insportz Sports Club Dubai.
As assured last year, St. Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) Dubai has announced a brand new comedy Konkani play â€Savaay Budvont’. Fr. Robert Lasrado, Spiritual Director of SMMC described that objective of this event..
Emirates Pangalites UAE will be organizing a Blood Donation Camp under the slogan, Give Blood Save Life,’ at Latifa Hospital (Al Wasl), here on Friday February 19 from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Blood Donation is a part of everybody’s
On 14th February 2015, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stormed the Assembly election to win 67 seats and to form the government in Delhi-NCT state. On Sunday, the AAP government completes one year in office. Its anniversary celebrations include public Q&A
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A musical evening , was organized by Emirates Paradela Abu Dhabi, at India Social & Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi UAE on 12th Feb 2016 was indeed a journey into the evergreen melodies of Golden days, programme..
Konkani Films are not made often and have the general notion of being technically backward as compared to films in other languages. To put all these notions to rest, the first posters of the first mega budget Konkani..
The newly-built toilet facilities at St Lawrence PU College and High School, Moodubelle, near here was inaugurated on Tuesday February 9. Lilly Castelino, mother of donor Philip Castelino of Moodubelle inaugurated..
Abu Dhabi Goans, once again rocked ’Viva Goa..! Viva Carnival..! for the third consecutive year organized by Hotel Le Meridian, Abu Dhabi on Friday February 5. The open-air event by the poolside was well attended by..
A 21-year-old Delhi University student was strangled to death by her boyfriend..
The promise was that the state will get uninterrupted power from 1 January 2016. But, households in the coastal districts, especially in villages the power situation is grim, despite mild weather during this winter. It would get only worse during the summer as refrigerators and air-conditioners kick in. The reported
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USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners, known as one of the most vibrant associations among the parishes of Udupi Diocese with widespread presence across the UAE, celebrated the parish feast of Our Lady of Health (Saude Mai) by staging a grand â€Vodlem Festh 2016’
Its carnival time once again in Abu Dhabi. Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), Abu Dhabi announced their plans to hold the much awaited annual event ’FIESTA -2016’ on Friday, 6th May 2016 from 6.30 PM onwards at the..
Vishwasadamane, rehabilitation centre, Shankerpura, near here reunited a 45..
Lion District Governor Ln. Shridhar Shenava paid an official visit to Lions Club Moodubelle on Friday the 5th February 2016. Ln. Dr. Eugene D’Souza (President, Lions Club Moodubelle) accorded a hearty welcome
A day long event of fun, games, songs, dance and celebration marked the first ever get-together of St. Anne Church, Kelarai parishioners residing in the UAE held at the Quick Bite Restaurant, Dubai on Friday 5th February 2016. It gave a unique opportunity for the parishioners
It was a glorious evening, an evening resplendent with beauty, glamour and elegance, an evening befitting the journey daijiworld.com has walked for the past 15 years. Daijiworld celebrated its 15th anniversary on Friday February 5 at Milagres Hall amidst hundreds of well-wishers
Lilly Mendonca (71), W/O Late Casmir Mendonca, Mother of Denis / Jacintha..
The Annual Feast of Our Lady of Health Shirva parish was Celebrated with great devotion on Wednesday the 3rd February 2016. The grand celebration began with distribution of blessed candles and then followed by the
On the eve of the annual parish feast of Lady of Health, of Shirva Parish, the Vespers (Besp in Konkani) was observed with great devotion and gaiety on the evening of Tuesday, 02 February 2016 from 6.30 pm to 9 pm.
Konkani Kutam Bahrain in its endeavor to promote and keep Konkani language and culture alive in the heart and minds of people from the costal Karnataka hosted its annual Singing and Elocution Competition for children on Friday
A college picnic to a coast of the Arabian Sea turned tragic today for a group of students from Pune as 14 of them drowned off the popular Murud-Janjira beach in adjoining Raigad district. The incident occurred when 18 students were swept into the sea when they went for a swim in the..
USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners residing in the UAE all set for its Shirva Vodlem Festh to be held on Friday February 5 at Al Masah Ball Room, Sheraton Deira, Dubai from 10.30 am onwards. â€Vodlem Festh’ is an annual event of the association, and the proceeds of this event
Vishwasadamane, rehabilitation centre, Shankerpura, near here reunited a 25
The ICYM Unit of Moodubelle celebrated annual day on Sunday, 31 January 2016 with multiple events such as thanksgiving mass in the morning, get-together soon after followed by lunch and stage programme..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), a frontline community group organized fun-filled family annual picnic at Al Salliya Family Park here on Friday January 29. MCC, a community group always concern about fun for everyone, this time well organized a day out picnic which was begun at 1.00pm
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) Abu Dhabi successfully conducted its 5th edition of throwball tournament on Friday January 29 at the Abu Dhabi Indian School grounds. It was a day filled with exciting matches
President Pranab Mukherjee today said that ideally dialogue should be a continual
Grace Pinto, managing director of Ryan International Group of Institutions has been selected among the ’100 Women Achievers’ by the union ministry of women and child development (WCD) for her commendable contribution..
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) organized its annual picnic for members, their families and friends at Simaisma Gardens near Al Khor here on Friday January 22. The day long fun-filled event included various games and
The business tycoon B R Shetty and Dr Chandrakumar B R Shetty along with Vijay Mathu, Sudhir Kumar Shetty, S B Shetty, Leo Rodrigues, Lavina Rodrigues, Prema Uday Shankar Shetty, Dolphy Vaz and others inaugurated
St. Mary’s Mangalorean Community [SMMC] Dubai announces â€SMMC Cricket & Throw Ball Cup - 2016’. Friendly, one day indoor tournament will take place in In Sportz Club Dubai on Friday, 12th February 2016. SMMC is a novel organization, initiated in 2013 at St. Mary’s Catholic
Making history in the eight centuries old Krishna Mutt here, senior pontiff Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji of Pejawar Mutt today ascended the ’Paryaya Peetha" for a record fifth time with grandeur and religious fervour. The ’Paryaya’ system denotes transfer of power of exclusive rights
Ryan Minithon 2016 is the 132th race among the school students in the country under the aegis of Ryan group of Institutions and the leadership of Dr. A.F Pinto Chairman of St. Xavier’s and Ryan International Group of Institutions..
Ramakrishna Mission, here carried out 35th Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan at Marnamikatta locality on Sunday January 17 from 7.30am to 10.30am. A simple stage programme was organized near Marnamikatta Circle here
Ramakrishna Mission, here carried out 34th Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan at Kunjathbail and Marakada locality here on Sunday January 10 from 7.30am to 10.30am. A small stage programme was organized at the Marakada..
Benedict Alva (63), Husband of Felcy Alva, father of Brinish Shiney Alva, Son of late
A student of a residential school has committed suicide by hanging to the fan being reported at Vogga, near here on Friday January 8 morning. Fifteen-year-old Dishak, Class X student of Morarji Desai Residential School was found
Governor of Maharashtra Vidyasagar Rao inaugurated 14th International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts at Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Shanmukhananda Auditorium, King Circle, Sion (East), here on Friday Jan 8.
Ligory D’Mello (95), husband of the late Evlyn, father of Veronica, Maurice / Florine, the late Baptist / Jacintha
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited opened its 87th branch at Jai Kripa Co-operative Housing Society, Rambavu Bhogle Road, Ghodapdev, Byculla, here on Wednesday January 6. The Bank chairman Jaya C Suvarna inaugurated the new branch by cutting the ribbon on Wednesday
Devotion and gaiety marked the Vespers on the eve of the annual parish feast of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Tuesday, 5 January 2016. The church and surrounding edifices such as the Shrine of St. Lawrence, Bell tower and
In a thrilling finals of Inter Diocese Cricket Tournament, team from Kolalgiri Parish managed to beat Pamboor Parish team comfortably. The Jasmine Inter-diocese Cricket tournament was initiated by St. John’s Parish Under the banner..
Dandatheertha High School Kaup Volleyball team was the winner of Mercy Trophy 2016 and Government High School Volakkadu team was the runners up in a keenly contested Volleyball tournament for high school boys that was..
Bellevision Bahrain families gathered on Friday, 01st January at Papillon Banquet hall in the afternoon to celebrate Christmas and New Year. A warm welcome and short event highlight was given by Rony Alva, who compared the entire program diligently. The celebration began with..
Felix Mendonca (65), Husband of Christine Mendonca died on Sunday, 3 January..
Renowned Konkani poet Marian Paul Rodrigues, widely known as M. P. Rodrigues, has been chosen for Kavita Trust’s Mathias Family Poetry Award for the year 2015. The award consists of Rs 10,000 cash with citation and
Bombay South Kanara Brahmin Association (BSKBA), youth wing in association with women wing organized 5-day winter camp for children at Ashraya old age home, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, here from December 25 to December 29.
Stany Britto (47), Kanajar, son of Late Bonifas Britto and Emilia Britto, husband of
Ramakrishna Mission, here carried out 32nd Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan at Lighthouse Hill area here on Sunday December 27 from 7.30am to 10.30am. Swami Anupmanandai, head of Ramakrishna Mission, Tirupathi and
Nisarga Foundation and Dinky Ice cream jointly organized ice cream eating competition as part of Pilikula Habba at Pilikula Nisargadhama, here on December 26 and December 27 afternoon. The competitions on cooking without fire, variety
United Mangaloreans Kuwait – UMK, a group of like minded people whose aim and dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality for the sixth time, during their â€Fun-Filled Evening 2015’, with a successful full-house show staged..
The Western Fleet Whaler Pulling Regatta’, which brings to the fore sportsmanship, physical strength, team work and esprit-de-corps amongst officers and sailors, is an well contested annual event, culminated today. Attending the regatta for the last time, INS Viraat,
Christmas Eve was celebrated at St John the Evangelist Church, Pangla Shankerpura in the open air with much devotion and vigor with solemn Mass concelebrated by Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, principal, St Joseph’s College
UK Konkans, a leading association for Konkani speaking community in London, for the 11th year in the succession hosted much-awaited Christmas get-together. Each year the standard of planning and execution is taken to yet another
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Padmavibhooshana D Veerendra Heggade inaugurated Alvas Virasat – 2015, 4-day 22nd national cultural extravaganza that was organized by Alvas Education Foundation® here on Thursday December 24 evening. Speaking on the occasion..
In an initiative to unite people of all faiths under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza (Parish Priest-St. John Evangelist Church Shankerpura) organizes every year Christmas Celebration by inviting people of all faith.
Dr Roshan Joy Martis, hailing from Moodubelle, son of Robert Martis and Jacinta Martis of Thirlapalke, Moodubelle, in Udupi district, and Professor in the department of electronics and communication engineering at St Joseph Engineering Clg
The ICYM Nakre bags the most prestigious Udupi Diocesan Level Inter-Parish Fortune Trophy organized by I.C.Y.M Moodubelle by beating ICYM Moodubelle who bagged the runners up Trophy in a thrilling final match.
Noted Konkani poet and activist Melvyn Rodrigues has bagged the prestigious 2016 Daiji Dubai Literary Award. This was declared during Daiji Dubai general body meeting on December 17 in Dubai. Melvyn Rodrigues was born at Derebail, Mangaluru, on July 8, 1962 to (the late) Charles..
Chalipolilu, the super hit Tulu movie that created history of sorts already in Tulu filmdom will be screened in Dubai and Abu Dhabi on Thursday December 24 and Friday December 25. It’s the opportunity for Tulu movie-buffs working in
St Lawrence parish, Moodubelle, near here organized Psalms singing competition for the parishioners on Sunday December 12. The competitions were held in 2 groups: 10 years to 15 years and above 16 years. Cyprian Lobo
Florine Mendonca (84), wife of the late Leo Mendonca, mother of the late Simon
Bellevision Muscat organized annual family picnic at Al-Hoor farmhouse, Seeb, near here on December 4. Around 60 people including children hailing from Belle and nearby parishes in Udupi diocese gathered at picnic spot on
Konkan Overseas Returnees’ Welfare Association (KORWA) organized Christmas celebrations at Loyola Hall of St Aloysius PU College, here on Saturday December 12 evening. The inmates of St Angela Home, Bejai presented
On 7th November 2015, St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Lucknow was lit beautifully along with the neighbouring building’s in it compound which included the Cathedral School, Bishop’s house and the Parish centre on the Eve of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Four of its now retired Priests who would be completing 50
The diocese of Udupi inaugurated the year of Mercy 2015-2016, at Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur by His Lordship Most Rev Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi diocese on Sunday, 13th December, 2015 with opening the Holy Door
As reported earlier the educational institutions of St. John’s Academy both Kannada and English medium schools celebrated school day with colourful display of cultural events that mesmerized the school children and parents
The educational institutions of St. John’s Academy both Kannada and English medium schools celebrate school day with colourful display of cultural events that mesmerized the school children and parents throughout the day.
Bellevision - Qatar organized a Christmas get-together at Southern Fried Chicken premises, Mesaieed Community Park, here on Friday December 11 at 11.30am. Bellevision - Qatar Avinash D’Souza welcomed the gathering..
Meticulous planning, smooth prize distribution, brief and appropriate message from the chief guest, excellent time management and enjoyable variety entertainment programme marked the annual day celebration of..
A full day event named â€Kavita Bhonvar’, dedicated to Konkani poetry was presented by UAE’s konkani poets at Al Ghusais on Dec 4. Different forms of poetry with Poetry Session, Songs, â€Gumtam’, Mannddo and a short drama played on poetry of different poets
Maxim Ferrao, an active Shirva parishioner, residing in Dubai, has been elected the president of USWAS (UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association, Shirva). In a recently held meeting in Dubai, the committee members of USWAS gathered to elect the new managing committee..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated Christmas at the leadership of its president Albert Praveen Menezes at Khaitan here on Friday December 4. Fr Noel D’Almeida, parish priest of Salmiya here was the...
Mandd Sobhann completed 14 years of presenting the â€Mho’ynyalli Manchi’ Series, with the presentation of the 168th Monthly Theatre – â€Sunnem Mazo’r Hasta’, a play by Kalakul, written by Amar Chafra D’Costa. Mandd Sobhann has been presenting the best of Konkani programmes
Antony Menezes (74), Moodubelle, Husband of the Remeza Menezes, father of Evelyn
The Catholic Sabha, Moodubelle Unit and Commission for Laity conducted a workshop in the involvement of villagers in Grama Panchayat and the availability of government facilities on Sunday, 6 December 2015 at 10.30 am in the
The feast of St Francis Xavier was celebrated grandly on Thursday December 3 at the church of Our Lady of the Rosary, here. It was held under the guidance of Fr Anand Castelino, the spiritual director of the Konkani community
It was my second visit to Vietnam on business. This time around it was Vung Tau, 2 ½ hours by road or 1 ½ hours by ferry from Ho Chi Minh city Airport, I opted by road. Vung Tau enjoys a spectacular location on the peninsula, with ocean on three sides gives a refreshing break in life. Oil is big business here and oil tanker movement and petro
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Bunts Dubai exhibited its supremacy by becoming victorious in both men’s and women’s sections of the throwball tournament while Indian Strikers team turned out to be the winner in volleyball tournament organized by Bunts
Quick Service Restaurant with regional brand and sports theme “Sportlite Café” was inaugurated on first floor of New Berry Enclave building situated at Kapikad Bejai Main Road in a glittering ceremony amidst distinguished guests and well-wishers of Castelino and Serrao Family.
Indian Strikers won men’s volleyball tourney of United Cup – 2015 that was organized by Events 306 at Wanderers Sports Club stadium, here. Mangalore Konkans won throw ball tourney in both men’s and women’s division.
In thrilling finals between ICYM Moodubelle and ICYM Pangla cricket match, ICYM Pangla cricket team comfortably managed to beat Moodubelle team and win the prestigious Robin, Henry & Joyson Memorial Cup 2015 which was held
The price of petrol was today cut by 58 paise per litre and that of diesel by 25 paise, reversing the trend of increasing
B R Shetty, a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, join hands with Rashid Centre for Disabled to enhance infrastructure, enriching lives of the special children, whom it nurtures. As a first step, he sponsored a classroom...
Ramakrishna Mission, Mangaladevi, here carried out 28th Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan in Kankanady locality here area on Sunday November 29 from 7.30am to 10.30am. Professor Mohan Shinge, co-ordinator of department of social work..
Jnanaganga PU College, Moodubelle, near here celebrated their annual day on Thursday November 26. Udupi Government PU College principal Ramesh, Udupi Photographers’ Association president Janardhan Kodavoor, Jnanaganga PU College former president Suresh Shetty
Bunts Throw ball Dubai - UAE will be organizing its biennial Heatshield Throw ball tournament at Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah, on Friday November 4. The organizing Committee of Bunts Throw ball Dabai – UAE has assured that as usual
Yet again, the U/19 girls’ football team made their school Ryan International School, Sanpada proud when they won the CBSE National Championship at Chandigarh for the second consecutive year. The matches were played between 19/11/15 to 24/11/15 at St. Soldiers School
Nama Tuluveru UAE has successfully hosted several programmes throughout 6 years of their existence supporting Tulu language and culture in this part of the world; including one of the most classical presentation of
A colourful and mesmerizing annual day celebrations of St. Lawrence PU College of Moodubelle was held on Thursday 25th November 2015. The three prominent personalities i.e. old students of St. Lawrence School were honoured on..
The 12th Alva’s Nudisiri, organized by Alva’s Education Foundation was inaugurated on Thursday by litterateur Dr Veena Shanteshwara amidst a grand colourful ceremony. Speaking at the event, Dr Veena Shanteshwar said that..
The organizers of Mercy Trophy, Moodubelle are back in action with the much-awaited Sports Tournament of the year. Mercy Trophy is organized annually with a view to encourage and nurture sporting talent in villages. This year Mercy Trophy Organizers are holding a District level..
Juliet Smitha Suares (31), Brahmavar, wife of Santhosh Suares, daughter of Fredrick
The department of food, civil supplies and consumer affairs of Dakshina Kannada
After social media was flooded with messages that Superintendent of Police
Karnataka Sangha Qatar Felicitates Kannada Poet, Writer, Social Thinker, Dr.H.S Venkatesh Murthy on its annual Mega Event â€Rajyotsava’ celebration at DPS-School auditorium Doha. Karnataka Sangha Qatar known for its Quality program in Qatar once again it’s proved with 60th..
â€Trafficking in human beings is a serious crime and a grave violation of human rights,’ said ASP of Puttur sub division Rishant. He was speaking after inaugurating an awareness programme on Anti Human Trafficking, organized jointly..
A cocktail of events including an award presentation, book release, skits, music, songs and dances designed to usher in the Christmas spirit marked the Reunion 2015 by Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK)at the Boat Club, Sultan Battery here on Saturday November 21.
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), Abu Dhabi will be organizing ’KCO Throw ball Tournament 2016’ on Friday, 29th January 2016 at Abu Dhabi Indian School Ground. Sports lovers will get one more chance to exhibit their talent in the tournament. The tournament will be conducted in the..
Ola, the first taxi aggregator to operate in this coastal city, has reduced the minimum starting fare by 50% for its services, making it an attractive proposition for customers. The minimum starting fare has been reduced to Rs 49 for two km from Rs 99 for a 4km distance. This makes taxi
Mogaveers UAE, an association of Mogaveer community has been doing various humanitarian support programmes including blood donation campaigns in UAE and elsewhere. This time, Mogaveers UAE handed out annual scholarship for 3 students of community on at Sri Mariamma temple,
St Aloysius Pre-University College here hosted Pre – Unique 2015, 2-day Intellectual and Cultural fest, a unique platform for Pre–University and High School students at College Pretorium here on Friday November 20.
Ramakrishna Mission carried out twenty-seventh weekly cleanliness drive as part of 40-week Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan on P M Road, G H Road, near Sharavu Ganapati temple Road here on Sunday November 22 from..
The first panel of 3 jurors of Mandd Sobhann, selected the Top-3 Nominees of the 7th Global Konkani Music Awards from among 163 applications. The second panel of 3 jurors will select the winners. All Nominees will be honoured..
The officers of customs at Mangaluru International Airport seized about 2 kilograms of gold valued about Rs 53 lac from a passenger who arrived from Dubai. On a reasonable suspicion, the officers enquired with a passenger as to
The sun had set on what was an eventful year and the day had dawned to elect a new Committee to carry forward the torch of Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC), as per the by-laws of the registered Association.
The Students of St. Lawrence English Medium Higher Primary have come out victorious and have bagged the Runners Up place at the Division Level Volley Ball Tournament held at Mangalore on 9 and 1 November 2015.
St Joseph’s Belman Bethkati Association Dubai, organized their annual picnic at Creek Park, here on Friday November 13. The Association president Ivan D’Souza welcomed the gathering and thanked everyone for their presence.
Ashok Singhal was a great patriot and soft-spoken. He was clear in his views and conviction. India lost a key national least with the demise of Ashok Singhal, stated Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari D Veerendra Heggade in his
Karnataka Sangha – Sharjah and Hrudayavahini Karnataka are planning a extravagant celebration of the twelfth Visha Kannada Samskruthi Sammelana and thirteenth Annual Day and Mayura Award presentation of Sharjah Karnataka Sangha in Sharjah from November
On the occasion of the World Rabies Day more than 600 dogs were administered anti-rabies vaccine in Moodubelle on Sunday, 15 November 2015. This programme was organized by the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle with the active
The annual sports day for the family members of Bellevision Bahrain was held at the grounds of Baba City, Riffa, here on Friday November 13 from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Children’s Day was also celebrated pm the same occasion.
Karnataka Sangha Qata, a frontline socio cultural group affiliated to ICC, set to celebrate its â€6oth Karnataka Rajyotsava’ at Delhi Public School Auditorium Al Wakrah on 20th November 2015. KSQ president H.K. Madhu told media that, this year Karnataka State Govt. Cabinet Minister
John Marcel Machado (75), Shankerpura Husband of Mrs Eliza Machado, Father of
BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today described Tipu Sultan as a "servant of the French" and said the 18th century ruler of Mysore had no qualities for his memory to be celebrated. "His (Tipu) supporters say he fought the British, well he fought the British not as an independent
The every dynamic youth of Pangala St. John Evangelist Church organizes sever programs and helps out for many social causes. The ICYM Pangla unit recently concluded 12th Inter-Parish Singing Competition successfully wherein
Claud Nite Show held yesterday night at 8.30pm was housfull in a Prabodhankar Thackeray Hall Borivali which has capacity of over a thousand audiences. The Show was Presented by Canara Konkani Welfare Association Borivli (CKAB) under the leadership of its president Mr. Albert
Power Care Services a new service enterprise was inaugurated in Nalkubeedi, Moodubelle on Sunday 08th November 2015 and was blessed by Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas – Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church..
Let Asare TV channel become the hope for common man launched by Vishwasadamane Rehabilitation Centre of Mentally Challenged at Shankarapur, near here with the objective of bringing about social change, said state urban development and Udupi district-in-charge
Claud Nite Team that is set to hold 6 shows during diwali festival just arrived in Mumbai along with its 35 member team including all the artists, musicians, technicians, sound and lighting engineers. Claud DSouza who also celebrated his birthday here said that his team will
Kavita Trust which works for the promotion of Konkani poetry conducted its annual Konkani poetry reciting competition at six places of Karnataka and Goa recently. The competition which took off on September 3rd was held at Panaji, Margaon, Mangalore, Bantwal, Udupi and Moodbidri
Mangalore Konkans Dubai is back with a much awaited event of the year ’Sing Along 2015’, a Dine â€N Dance event with a twist scheduled to immerse approximately 800 plus people into music, fun and frolic and loads of entertainment on December 3 at the Ice Rink of Al Nasr Leisure Land
Tulu Koota Kuwait celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with grandeur at Tulu Parba - 2015 held at the American International School here on October 30. The chief guests to the event were Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunil Jain
The Bellevision Kuwait organized their first outdoor event called â€Family Picnic’ at Mishref garden here on Friday November 6. Though there were unusual rains for the past few days their patron St Lawrence blessed with a pleasant
ICYM Moodubelle belongs to St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle is one of the most active youth organization in the region involving in many social and charitable noble causes. Their helping hand at church activities is notable
Ramakrishna Mission here carried out twenty-sixth Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan at Attavara Katte area here on Sunday November 8 from 7.30am to 10.30am. Swami Vivekachaitanyananda, president of Ramakrsihna Tapovan..
Rotary Club Shankerpura and Inner-wheel Club Shankerpura jointly hosted “ Children’s Day “ Celebration at Rotary Bhawan Shankerpura on Friday the 6th November 2015. The event was exclusively meant for the kids of the Kushi Play
A combative Rahul Gandhi on Saturday signalled an aggressive campaign against
Puttur MLA Shakuntala Shetty inaugurated the new building block of Snehalaya Rehabilitation Centre for mentally challenged at Bachalike, Pavoor, near Manjeshwar, here on Thursday November 5. The bishop Dr Aloysius P D’Souza of
All services, including air travel, telephony, eating out and banking will become
Raged by the disparaging statements made by Minister for Youth Affairs and MLA of Moodabidri Abhaya Chandra Jain against slain Bajrang Dal activist Prashanth Poojary, the District BJP has thrown an open challenge to Jain to either
Alexander Rebello (92), Gangolli (Trasi), husband of Stella Rebello, father of..
Countering Finance Minister Arun Jaitley’s defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
In a thrilling and electrifying finish, Bunts Dubai ladies throw ball team beat KCO Abu Dhabi and in men’s throw ball final Bunts Dubai managed to beat the fighting Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha and walked away with the ISC..
Tulu Koota Qatar (TKQ), a socio-cultural association under aegis of ICC, has been known for organizing events of highest quality and wholesome entertainment. The Arjun Janya live in concert again proved that when it comes to
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), which is hunting for the killers of Kannada researcher M M Kalburgi, may exhume the body of an unidentified man who was found shot dead near Manikwadi village in Khanapur taluk on October 18 and buried by the police on Tuesday.
The city police along with the crime branch have arrested five accused with regard to
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) organized a fun-filled picnic at Ahmadi Gardens, here on Friday October 23.Families started to arrive with great enthusiasm. Kids filled with joy for some family time.It began with the prayer by KWAK secretary Charlotte D’Souza thanking the
Vivian D’Souza unanimously elected as new president of Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady of Rosary Church, here for the term 2015 to 2018. Bertha Rodrigues (secretary), Joachim Dias (treasurer), Sunil D’Silva...
For the first time in the century long history of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle married couples’ day was observed under the guidance of the Family Commission, Diocese of Udupi on Tuesday, 27 October 2015
Customers are the nucleus of every activity at UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payments brand. Its penchant for quality and the heart to go that extra mile has made it a favorite of over 7.9 million..
“KaDaM” (Kundapura Devadiga Mitra) members arrived in large numbers and participated in the 5th anniversary celebrations, creating a record full house in banquet hall of Sheraton Deira on 23rd October 2015 to witness the grand cultural event along with the guests who..
A rowdy-sheeter was hacked to death by a gang, late on Sunday night, October 25
Karnataka minister K Abayachandra Jain has received a threat call in connection with the recent murder of a Bajrang Dal activist who was involved in busting illegal slaughter houses, police said on Sunday October 25.
Ramakrishna Mission, here carried out 24th Swacch Mangaluru Abhiyan in Jeppu area here on Sunday October 25 from 7.30am to 10.30am.Swami Buddhidananda of Ramakrishna mutt, Chennai and Mangaluru airport..
Pangala Parish emerged as the over-all Champions of 12th ICYM inter-parish konkani singing competition held on Sunday the 25th October 2015 at Sabha Bhavan of St. John Evangelist Church. Petri Parish bagged the second and Barkur
ICYM-Pangla
The valedictory function of national workshop on Quantum Mechanics...
S-Nuts, the New Outlet for Quality Dried Fruits and Nuts belonging to Souza Cashews, a Unit of Souza Electronics, Udupi situated at Church Building, KM Marg Udupi was inaugurated by the Member of Parliament-Oscar Fernandes
Joyalukkas, the world’s favourite jeweller, continues its massive expansion drive with the opening of five brand new showrooms in choice locations across India in the last week of October. The back-to-back inaugurations were in keeping with Joyalukkas Chairman and MD, Mr. Joy Alukkas’
The past 72-hours was quite busy one for officials of department of customs at Mangaluru International Airport in that they seized contraband of diverse nature valued about Rs 30 lakh. The contraband seized include silver coated gold powder concealed in milk powder, saffron and foreign
Gajanana Mahale, Dharwad eminent makeup artist, and recipient of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy’s honorary award for contribution to folk art in 2014, is no more. He was 84. Gajanana was an integral part of make-up of artists - be it in stage, drama and even cinema and other occasions
Education should play important role in the social development, said K. Annamalai, District Superintendent of Police said after flagging off Students Rights Rally at the Mother of Sorrows Church campus Udupi of YCS/YSM..
First ever three days Karnataka Region YCS/YSM convention concludes with the theme of Students’ Education in Modern Era on Tuesday, 20th October, 2015 held at St. Mary’s English School campus, Kannarpady near here. After
As in previous years, this year too four days long â€Jeevan Jyothi’ Camps for Catholic students of tenth standard are organized in each of the five Deaneries of the Udupi Diocese-Udupi, Karkala, Shirva, Kallianpur and Kundapur.
Tulu movie, Right Bokka Left – Nadutu Kudonji, produced under the banner Sri Mangalambika Products, Puttur by K Chandrashekar Rai Akshay Puttur and Yatish Kumar Alva will be screened simultaneously in 14 theaters across
Syndicate Bank, one of the oldest and major commercial bank in India, celebrated its 90th Foundation Day here on Tuesday October 20. The bank was set up by the visionaries Dr T M A Pai, Upendra Ananth Pai and Vaman S Kudva. The first branch of the bank started its operations in
Borivali MP Gopal C Shetty inaugurated the seventy-eighth branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited at Sunrays Shopping Centre, Charkop, Kandivali (West) here on Monday October 19 morning.
Team India cricketer Amit Mishra was today summoned by Bengaluru police for
Mangalore Cultural Association, a socio cultural group affiliated to ICC organized its Annual Mega event “WilfyNite with GVOM Stars” which mesmerized the Konkani audience in Doha on Friday evening at Regency Hall-Doha.
92.7 BIG FM, India’s largest and the No1 Radio Network reached out to its listeners with a unique initiative, â€BIG Gandhigiri’ and urged them to not only clean the streets but also paint public spaces like walls and staircases with colorful paints. Following the ideology of Mahatama Gandhi
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), a premier Konkani organization of Abu Dhabi held its 21st annual general meeting here on Friday October 16. During the meeting, KCO’s founding president, veteran entrepreneur..
Health Minister UT Khader on Saturday launched a malaria control software system, an initiative that would help keep a track of malaria cases as well as reports in all areas under the jurisdiction of the MCC. This is the first-of-its kind initiative in the country.
The district chief justice and munsif court here on Thursday October 15, convicted 3 persons to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.10 lac each for abducting and gang-raping a MBBS student hailing from Kerala at Ontibettu near Manipal
Under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza, ICYM Pangala Unit of St. John the Evangelist Church, Pangala is organizing Inter-Parish Singing Competition for the 12th consecutive year. All the previous singing competitions were held
ICYM-Pangla
Former chief minister and Member of Parliament B S Yeddyurappa has launched a direct attack on the Congress for protecting the murderers of Bajrang Dal activist Prashanth Poojary, who was hacked to death on Friday..
The action-packed two days long annual sports meet of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions successfully concluded on Wednesday, 14 October 2015. The valedictory function was held at 3 pm following exciting and thrilling relay races
Shiv Sena activists blackened the face of writer and columnist Sudheendra Kulkarni
Unfazed by the all-round attack over blackening Sudheendra Kulkarni’s face, the
The two days long annual sports of five units of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions began with impressive inauguration function on Tuesday, 13 October 2015 at 9.30 am. The function was presided over by Rev. Fr. Clement
Albert Castelino (78), flower merchant, Shankerpura, husband of Lethicia Mathias
Seventy-year-old Karandady Raju Shetty, famed as Bheema of Kabaddi in Maharashtra for a decade (1966 to 1978) passed away at his residence in Kattingeri, Moodubelle, near here on Saturday October 10, owing to cardiac arrest. Raju was the employee of Naval Dockyard in Mumbai..
Ashwin D’Souza (20), Pamboor, son of Gilbert and Gracy Dsouza, brother of Arvin
A large number of mourners bid a tearful farewell to drowning victim Austine Alva and his body laid to rest at Holy Cross Church Pamboor Cemetery today evening at 4pm. The funeral cortege left from..
Fifteen-days long yoga camp that was organized by Lions Club of Moodubelle in association with Annapoorna Developers and Nisarga Yuvaka Mandala, Edmeru, near here was inaugurated at Annapoorna Complex auditorium, Moodubelle, on Friday October 9 at 5.30pm.
The pleasant climate drew large crowds at KCWA family picnic, which was held at Ahmadi Garden here on Friday October 9. The fun-filled day started with prayer led by Deepak Andrade.The event was inaugurated by KCWA
Two youngsters who have gone for a swim in a rivulet near Panjimar – Teradi, near here that comes at the limits of Shriva police station were drowned on Sunday October 11. The deceased has been identified as nineteen-year-old..
NSS unit of Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte, near Moodubelle, here celebrated NSS Day here on Saturday October 10. The social activist and Rotary Club – Manipura founder president Joseph Kundar was felicitated during the programme. The College principal U L Bhat after felicitate..
Almost two-years after the Manipal rape incident took place, the District and Session Court has posted the case for final judgement on October 15. There was a delay in the case as the accused had moved the High Court asking to cross examine the 15 accused named in the charge-sheet.
Konkani Natak Sabha celebrated its 72nd Anniversary on 4th October 2015 at Don Bosco Hall, here. â€Kon Aplo’ drama written and directed by John M. Permannur was staged by young and old artists. Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza, President of Konkani Natak Sabha presided over the programme
The 15th anniversary celebration of St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai, will be held with a spectacular and attractive ’Grand Konkan Showers 2015’ event on Sunday December 6 from 6 pm onwards at St Agnes..
To commemorate birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the students of PG studies in Social Work, Economics, Computer Science, UG studies in Social Work, the members of Suraksha Consumer Forum, NSS, Rovers-Rangers and..
Namita Kumari, teacher of Government Model Higher Primary School, Bajagoli, near here was conferred Nation Building Teacher Award to by Rotary Club International (RCI), during the function held at Hotel Prakash – Sambrama hall,
Showing the way to others, MLC Ivan D’Souza is all set to become self-reliant in power generation and will soon be a feeder of power units to the Mescom! Yes, D’ Souza has turned to renewal source of energy in a big way.
Pamboorians in UAE celebrated Nativity Feast - Monti Fest in a traditional way together as one family at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, here on Thursday September 17 at 8.00pm. Master of the ceremony Diany D’Souza took charge of the evening and gave a brief introduction about the
ICYM, Moodubelle has conducted many programmes in the interest of Belleans. However, the Keyboard Music Class conducted by Mrs. Vidya D’Sa from Shankerpura is the major one. 66 young boys and girls are taking advantage of this music class.
Karnataka Muslim Cultural Association (KMCA), a non-profit community forum affiliated to Indian Cultural Center (ICC) is all set to organize its 2nd Bengaluru Cup annual Volleyball tournament at Old Ideal Indian School ground, here on
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) celebrated their 1st Monti Fest at the residence of Stany Monis, Salmiyah, here on Friday September 25 evening. Celebration started at 8,00pm with the introduction by master of ceremony Sanson Noronha
Sky watchers were rendered a treat during a rare astronomical event on September 27 Sunday after a swollen â€supermoon’ and lunar eclipse occurred together for the first time in decades which showed that the moon was bathed in blood-red light. This rare celestial show was visible
Mangalore Cultural Association, Qatar’s Ace Konkani organization celebrated its 8th Monti Fest and traditional Noven Jeevan at the Indian Cultural center Doha at 5:45 pm on Thursday 24th September. MCA is well known in Qatar for its incomparable organizing skills and the same was
Konkani Seva Mandal belonging to Our Lady of Rosary Church, Goregaon (West) celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 13.Programme started with the New Corn Blessing followed by Konkani Mass.Special prayer service
Protesting against the decision of commissioning the toll plaza at Surathkal (near NITK) from October 1 onwards, Surathkal Nagarika Horata Samiti has decided to stage a stir on September 30. Samiti President Subhashchandra Shetty has said that the toll plaza will start collecting
SUMELL – the Konkani Singing Club, in association with its mother body – Mandd Sobhann – will be celebrating World Music Day at Kalaangann, here on Thursday October 1 at 6.00pm.Vimala Lobo, the eminent music teacher of
Belleans in Kuwait, like in other countries in the Gulf as well as USA realizing the need to come together in a spirit of solidarity and cooperation organized a get-together on Thursday, 24 September at Messillah
Olympic bronze medallist MC Mary Kom today broke down and accused the Indian selectors of regional bias during boxing selection and trails. "Sometimes I feel very upset. Some of the referees and judges do not favour me but I don’t mind. Okay I am from north-east, no problem..
In the Catholic tradition, the feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monti Fest and a feast of family by Manglorean Catholics around the world with religious fervor. Monti Festh was..
At least 717 people of different nationalities were killed and over 860 others, including two Indians, injured in a stampede today when Haj pilgrims jostled their way to perform symbolic stoning of the devil here, marking the culmination of
Karaval Milan, Dubai celebrated the traditional â€Monti Feast’ also known as The Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary at Quick Bite, Restaurant in Deira, here on September 12. Fr Robert Lasrado, the spiritual director of Konkani community, St Mary’s Church, here graced the celebration..
The Konkani community of Good Shepherd parish, Four Bungalows, Andheri (West) here celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 15.The festal celebration began with children showering flowers and venerating Infant Mary.
Perampally Welfare Association – Kuwait celebrated “Monthi Fest” at Indian Public School Auditorium, Salmiya on Friday, September 18, under the leadership of President Arun Dsouza. More than 200 devotees had gathered to celebrate the..
The Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY) Dammam, Saudi Arabia celebrated the feast of nativity on Friday, September 18, 2015 at a Farm House, Al Khobar. The programme started at 10 am with a warm welcome by SKY President Ronald Fernandes Shirthady, followed by the prayer service
On July 27 a group of senior citizens flew from Mumbai Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport by Lufthansa airline. After nearly 8 hour flying we landed at Frankfurt airport and then we proceeded from Frankfurt for nearly 9 hour flight and landed at Pearson International airport in Toronto
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The 2nd Inter Parish â€Haskule’ competition organsied by Konkani Natak Sabha was held in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, September 20. Paldane, Balkunje, Kateel, Bondel, Valencia, Surathkal and Bejai Parishes were..
leading community based association of UAE, Vamanjoorians UAE, celebrated a fun-filled nativity of Mother Mary at Bangalore Empire hotel here in Karama, Dubai. The program started with a hymn, â€Naman Moriye’ by Cynthia Latha and by offering flowers to Mother Mary, followed by
The Mangalorean Association DC/MD/VA, USA celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally called â€Monthi Fest’ at 20125 Arrowhead Road, Montgomery Village, Maryland on Sunday September 20. Over 100 people including children from Washington DC,
When we feel sweet fragrance of flowers all over, hear the Marian Devotional hymns, see nature covering herself with dazzling green colour, we know that September is here. Celebrations far and wide to honor our Mama Mary on her and a great opportunity especially for families to..
MIND stands for ’Moving In New Direction.’ MIND is heading towards charity and help for poor children’s education back in India; MIND also took the opportunity to celebrate its 1st Annual day celebration along with Nativity feast at Wide range restaurant, Karama-Dubai.
Ferarites UAE celebrated the Nativity Feast of our Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Fest) on Friday, 18th of Sept, 2015 at Winny’s restaurant in Karama, Dubai. The master of the ceremony Clara Fernandes gave a brief introduction about the importance of Monthi Fest to the gathering.
KaDaM’s 5th anniversary program is scheduled to be held on 23rd October, 20115 at Sheraton Deira, Dubai and will kick start sharp at 10 am sharp with a promise to render an exciting day filled with loads of entertainment, fun, frolic
Monthi Fest, the much loved traditional feast of Mangaloreans, which represents the birthday of our Blessed Mother Mary coincides with the festival of new harvest is being celebrated all over the world every year with much fervor and enthusiasm.
Lions Club Moodubellein association with Prasad Netralaya, Udupi organized free eye check up camp on Sunday, 20 September 2015 from 10 am to 1 pm. This was the fifteenth such camp organized by the Lions Club Moodubelle with the help of Prasad Netralaya. 105 villagers took advantage
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) members along with their families and guests gathered to celebrate the feast of Nativity at a community hall in Salmiya, here on Friday September 11. Programme started at 7.30pm with a warm welcome from compere Praveen Castelino,
Konkan Taram - Konkani Association of St.Jude’s Parish, Jerimeri, Mumbai, is well known for Konkani Cultural, Liturgical and Social activities in Mumbai for past 25 years. The birth of this association took place during the..
Louis J Pinto was re-elected as the president of Mandd Sobhann for one-year term, during the annual general body meeting held at Kalaangann, here on Sunday September 6.Eric Ozario (Gurkar), Stany Alvares (co-ordinator), Arun Raj Rodrigues (vice president)...
92.7 BIG FM kicks off its eight edition of the BIG Green Ganesha. The campaign was laid down in 2008 with the vision for a better eco-friendly future. BIG Green Ganesha aims at creating social consciousness towards making..
Juliana R. D’souza (86) (Formerly Flower Merchant) Kundapur, W/o Rozario D’souza
Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare Association (KBWA) celebrated Monti Fest with devotion and grandeur with their family and friends Indian Community School, Khaitan here on Friday September 11. For the past seven years KBWA has been organizing the Monti Fest on a grand scale to provide
Engineering students of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal University came up with yet another great performance when the solar car invented by Team SolarMobil was awarded the first prize at the QuEST Ingenium 2015 at Bengaluru on Tuesday September 15.
The feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monthi Festh (Feast) and a feast of family by Mangalorean Catholics around the world with religious fervor and gaiety. The feast of the new harvest
Konkan Bells - UAE, an association of 10 parishes of Belthangady Deanery celebrated nativity feast of Mother Mary in grand manner at Hotel Bangalore Empire Restaurant, Karama, Dubai on 11th September 2015. Konkani activist and promoter Mr. Naveen Sequiera..
The feast of Nativity popularly known as â€Monthi Fest’ was celebrated with religious favors at St Anthony Church in Vakola, Santacruz East. The event was organized by Vakolacho Taalo with their decennial celebration.
It was a perfect day of spring as all roads headed to Collingwood Town Hall, Abbotsford in the city for the â€Monthi Fest Celebrations’ that was held under the banner of Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) on Saturday, the 5th of September. From 3.00 in the afternoon, the festivities..
ICYM unit of St Joseph The Worker parish, Vamanjoor, here organized Mega Quiz – 2015, an inter-ward quiz competition for it parishioners at St Joseph’s School Hall, Vamanjoor here on Sunday September 13. Vamanjoor parish priest Fr Cyprian Pinto inaugurated the Mega Quiz – 2015
Friday September 11 will be remembered by one and all in Sacred Heart Church Bahrain’s Parish, for the solemn celebration of Konkani Catholic Community’s Monthi-fest. Members and entire Parish congregation came under one roof to celebrate the feast united in the spirit of brotherhood
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), in collaboration with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monthi Fest on the 13th of September 2015 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.
Mangalorean Friends Group here celebrated the feast of Nativity at Arab Udupi Banquet Hall, here on Friday September 11. The event was mainly sponsored by Evergreen Nursery and co-sponsored by First Link General
The celebration of the Nativity of our Mother Mary, Monthi Fest to Mangaloreans was celebrated by TIPCA (Texas India Pakistan Catholic Association) on Sunday September 13, with traditional fervor, devotion, zeal and grandeur..
The parishioners of Infant Mary parish, Bajjody celebratedâ€Amchem Kutma Fest,’ to show their oneness on Sunday September 13. It has been a custom of Bajjody parish to come together as a parish family to celebrate their oneness on the following Sunday after Monti Fest.
For the first time, a training camp in writing poetry, articles and stories was held for the youth and children under the auspices of the parish magazine “Savaad” on Sunday, 13 September 2015 from 9.30 am to 4.30
If there is one thing that is very much common among all the Mangalurean Catholics spread across the globe, then it should be Monthi Fest. The birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary which is celebrated with blessing of the new corn..
Canara Welfare Association of Sacred Heart parish, Mahakali Caves, Andheri (East) here celebrated Monti Fest, on Sunday September 13. The Association spiritual director Fr Henry D’Souza led the praise and worship in honor of
St Daniel Comboni parish- Abbassiya Families- Konkani Community, Kuwait celebrated the feast of nativity (Monti Fest) at Integrated Indian School premises on Friday September 11. The whole celebration which started at
In the Catholic tradition, the feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monthi Festh (Feast) and a feast of family by Manglorean Catholics around the world with religious fervor. As per the farming tradition, the feast of the new harvest coincides
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Celebrated Monthi Feast (Nativity of our Lady) at PWCK President house, Salmiyah here on Thursday 11th September, 2015. Celebration started at 7:30pm with the prayer by Vincent Menezes. President Richard Menezes extended his warm
Konkani Natak Sabha® here, in association with Kavita Trust® organized Konkani poetry reciting competition at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday September 13. The Competition was held in 3 categories - below 15 years, 15 years to 30
The Mangalorean community of St Anthony’s Church here celebrated the feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary on Thursday September 10. The celebrations commenced with a rosary on Thursday at 7.35pm at the grotto of Mother
Mangalorean Catholic Association-New England (MCA-NE) in collaboration with Belle Vision USA, celebrated the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, traditionally called â€Monti Fest’ by Mangalorean Catholics..
St John Konkani Association was launched at St John Evangelist parish, Marol, Andheri (East) during Monti Fest celebrations here on Tuesday September 8. The parish priest Fr Edward D’Souza inaugurated St John Konkani Association during the function held on Tuesday.
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) was celebrated with Konkani mass on 8th September 2015, at St. Francis Assisi church , Jabel Ali, Dubai at 8.00 Priest blessed the bundles of paddy. In homily highlighted the role of Mother Mary, how mother Mary brought
â€Utilize your small portion of income for social service. It would leads to mental bliss. Contribute time for worthy causes. Live by your conscience with all honesty. Never do wrong deeds. Don’t earn by illegal means,’ said..
The feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary is celebrated all over the globe on 8th of September that normally involves Showering of flowers to Infant Mary statue, Holy Eucharistic Mass followed by distribution of sweets. After that all family members settle down for unique vegetable meal in the
Konkani Manyata Divas and Monti Fest was celebrated by St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road at Community Hall of St Joseph’s Church here on Tuesday September 8. The programme started with a welcome
The feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Fest) was celebrated at Milagres Cathedral with great devotion and joy here on Tuesday September 8. The congregation gathered in front of the main gate of Cathedral on Tuesday at 8.30am, where the little children offered flowers to Infant
Catholics all around the city celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Nativity, also known as Monthi Feast on Tuesday September 8. The feast marks celebrating the birthday of Mother Mary and is also the Harvest Festival. People take flowers and go to Churches in processions.
The feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary was celebrated at St. John Evangelist Church today at 7:30am. The grand celebration began with all the colourful children showering the flowers at the Infant Mary statue. During the showering ceremony Fr. Leslie requested all to pray for the rainfall
Joyous atmosphere and devotion marked the celebration of the Feast of the Nativity of Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Tuesday, 8 September 2015 at 8 am. Children in the best of dresses carrying plates..
The annual Talents Day that was organized by the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle on Tuesday, 8 September 2015 from 3.30 to 7 pm in the parish hall evoked enthusiastic response from the participants and audience. The stage programme to..
The Konkani community of Ahmadi parish here celebrated feast of Nativity of Mary (Monti Fest) with utmost religious fervor on Friday September 4. Nine-day novena that began on August 36 was held in preparation for solemn feast.
St. Lawrence Educational Institutions jointly celebrated Teachers Day on Monday, 7 September 2015 at 11.30 am in St. Lawrence Parish Hall. Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas-Correspondent of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions
Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle, near here in association with PU education department organized taluk level kho-kho tournament at the College grounds here on Saturday September 5.Belle gram panchayat president Ranjani Hegde inaugurated the tourney by breaking
Professor Vivek Rai, former vice chancellor of KSOU, Mysore and Kannada University, was the chief guest beautifully put it on the occasion of fifth Graduation Ceremony of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) here at St Aloysius High School auditorium on Saturday September 4 pm.
Konkani community of St Theresa Church, Salmiya, here celebrated Monti Fest on Friday September 4 afternoon. The celebration began with children and elders coming in procession and offering flowers to Infant Mary followed by
Being a priest, Fr. Clement Mascarenhas began his professional career as a teacher and proved to be an ideal teacher winning the confidence and admiration of thousands of students who still fondly remember him as their mentor and guide.
For the first time, the Catholic Board of Education(CBE) Mangalore in association with the Catholic education Society of Udupi(CESU) organized the celebration of Teachers Day on Friday, 4 September 2015 at 10 am..
Abu Dhabi Mangalorean friends are geared up for their 2015 Monthi Festh celebration on 11th of September 2015 at Arab Udupi Banquet Hall. Over the years people have accolade the efforts and the way the event has been carried out.
Our former President, Dr A P J Abdul Kalam has beautifully said, â€If you are a teacher in whatever capacity, you have a very special role to play because more than anybody else it is you who are shaping the future generation.’
Mandd Sobhann, city-based organization promoting Konkani and its distinct culturel worldwide will be presenting Konkani play, Santanam, as 165th monthly theater at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday September 6..
In yet another act of showing his humane side, Minister for Health U T Khader rushed a cancer patient in distress to Wenlock Hospital and also made all arrangements to ensure that the man hailing from Kolkata is given care and treatment. It is said that a man named Shubhankar
The chief of a local fringe right wing outfit was detained here today by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) in connection with the murder of progressive Kannada scholar and researcher Prof M M Kalburgi at Dharwad on August 30, police said. Prasad Attavar, head of Rama Sene..
Konkani Welfare Association (KWA)– Sion ® celebrated their second fun-filled nativity of Mother Mary Feast (Monti Fest) at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Sion here September 19 at 7:00pm. As per tradition children carried flowers in procession to the statue of Our Lady followed by blessin
A total of 45 multi-storied residential apartments in Udupi will soon have the project of waste segregation at the source, implemented by the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC). At present, though waste is being collected from households within the city limits by Self Help Groups
The gas tanker explosion that took place in Kumta yesterday has claimed one more life
Yettinahole is ridgeline in Sakleshpur Taluka of Hassan district, where several western flowing streams drain the monsoon rainwaters into Netravati River, which is the main lifeline of Dakshina Kannada district. Karnataka Neeravari Nigam Ltd (KNNL) envisaged a project to divert a major portion of the rainwater through a system of canals, man-made reservoirs, pumping stations, and piping networks to east flowing streams in order to increase..[By Philip Mudartha]
Bellevision Muscat had get-together for its committee members along with their families on 21st Aug 2015, Friday at NTI Al Khuwair. In the same gathering new committee for the year 2015 -2016 was also formed.
Norbert Pereira, known popularly as Nobby by Konkani music lovers needs no introduction. He has created a niche for himself in Konkani music world through his unique, innovative and creative compositions. Despite being away from Mangalore for long, has remained in the hearts
The feast of Nativity of Mary (Monti Fest) was celebrated in different parishes across Mangaluru diocese on Tuesday September 8 morning. Nine-day novenas in honor of Infant Mary were held with showering of flowers by the little children, in preparation for festal celebration on Tuesday
Mangaloraen Catholic families in Los Angeles area, known as â€Mangala Mela’ celebrated Monthi Fest with religious fervor and gaiety at St. Cyril’s Church hall, Encino, CA on Sunday 6th September 2015. The service began at 5.30 pm with a prayer by Fr. Cyprian Carlo at the grotto.
Konkani Kulvar, Ulsoor, Bangalore celebrated Monthi Festh (Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary), at Our Lady of Lourdes Church,Cambridge Road,Ulsoor Bangalore on Tuesday, September 8, with a Holy Mass in Konkani at 8.00 am, The blessing of New Paddy by Fr Arun Prashanth D’Souza
Manchester 5th September 2015: KCA-UK once again triumphantly celebrated the day with dual occasions. The first was the decennial celebration of the Association and the second was the feast of Nativity. This was celebrated at the Jain Community Centre in Manchester on Saturday 5th..
His Excellency Bishop Dr. Jerald Isac Lobo accorded a grand welcome on his pastoral visit by Rev. Fr. Leslie D’Souza, Parish Priest of St. John the Evangelist Church Pangala, Shankerpura by offering him a garland of Jasmine..
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) here hosted the Mangalore University inter-collegiate Joyce Pais memorial basketball championship trophy for women here on Friday August 28. The campus minister Fr Francis D’Almeida..
Konkan Motiyan, here Kavita Bhanvar, an unique event comprising 3 different genres of Konkani poetry at Foodlands auditorium, here on Friday August 28. Curtain raiser was the prayer and welcome speech by the president Wilfred..
Fr. Paul Sequeira, who had served St. Lawrence Composite PU College as Principal for the last 13 years from 2003 to 2015 was given emotional send off by St. Lawrence Educational Institutions in a function held
Martin Mascarenhas (69), Hermunde, Ajekar, Husband of Lilly DSouza, father of
The department of Computer Science, Applications and Animation of St Aloysius College (Autonomous), here organized daylong state-level workshop on Android Application Development at Eric Mathias Hall on Saturday
ICYM unit of Shirva deanery organized Yuva Samagam and Konkani Manyatha Divas at Our Lady of Health parish auditorium, Shirva, near here on Sunday August 16.Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese inaugurated the
Tulu movies contributed significantly in promoting Tulu and its distinct culture, said Sports Promoters chairman A Sadanand Shetty. Sadanand was speaking after inaugurating the release of Tulu movie, Super Marmaye,
Sixty-ninth Independence Day celebration was held at Mount Carmel Central School on at the school campus, Mary Hill, here on Saturday August 15.The whole atmosphere was filled with sense of pride and patriotism. The programme commenced at 8:20am with the hoisting of the tri-colour flag
Sixty ninth Independence Day was celebrated with great fervour and patriotism in different parts of the country. Government and educational institutions observed the independence day by unfurling or hoisting the national flag,
Sixty-ninth Independence Day celebrations were held with grandeur at Holy Savior parish Schools, Agrar, near here on Saturday August 15 morning. Agrar parish priest and correspondent of Parish schools Fr Benjamin Pinto..
In a glittering ceremony held by popular Konkani Web Portal Kittall.com a well-known konkani youth writer Melwin Mascarenhas from Kolalgiri Parish conferred with coveted Leo Rodrigues Kittall “ YuvaPuroskar “..
Being preparation towards the Monthi Festh celebrations, every year ICYM Moodubelle is organizing several games, competitions for all age groups of Moodubelle parish. Cricket being a popular game all over India, ICYM has come up with unique concept of 30 Yard underarm cricket tournament
The Inauguration of National Conference on Advances in Communication and Signal Processing, NCACSP-2015, organized by the department of electronics and communication engineering at St Joseph Engg College..
Moodubelle Parishioners in UAE, delighted to announce the Monthi Fest celebration on September 18th, 2015 at Eat & Drink Hotel, Garoud, Dubai. Monthi Fest commemorating the Nativity of our Mother Mary and the consuming of newly produced crop is regarded as a happy family festival...
ICYM Moodubelle is vigorously working to make the upcoming Monthi Fest and..
As part of the Talents Day celebration on 8 September 2015, the ICYM Unit of Belle
E-lobby facility is the boon to rural customers at the age of technological marvels is taking a leap in the world. They can transact banking services safely without any difficulties, said Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari..
KSRTC – Mangaluru division organized legal camp for its drivers here recently.The district JMFC judge C M Joshi inaugurated the workshop on the occasion. The district Legal Services Authority member secretary and..
In view of introducing Social Work concepts, core skills, contemporary practice methods to MSW students the Post Graduate department of Social Work of St Philomena College here organized 2-day Orientation Visit for..
For all those who have skipped a power cut news in newspaper and were left in lurch without any information on the load shedding schedule, the Mangalore Electricity Supply Company (Mescom) has resolved the issue. The Mescom is all set to intimate its consumers about load shedding..
The planting saplings and nurturing it to grow as a tree should be everyday task for the nature to yield bountiful of crops and moderate rains, said MLA K Vasant Bangera. MLA Vasant was speaking after inaugurating..
Wilson D’Souza, a leading professional photographer from Udupi has won the ’Light up the Night’ flash photography contest organized by Better Photography, the top magazine for photography in India. Wilson’s flash photography won
Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen (APJ) Abdul Kalam died on 27th July 2015 of cardiac arrest while he was delivering a lecture to his students at IIM Shillong. The news shocked the nation. The social media was flooded with mourning messages, adulatory tributes, and a few stray and muted reactions of dissent that he was not...[By Philip Mudartha]
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Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan suspended 27 members of the Congress on Monday for five days for disrupting the Parliament.
Florine D’sa (86), Kodangala, Moodubelle, Wife of late Thomas D’sa passed away on
Jesuit education believes in instilling scientific thinking imbued with compassion in the creation of a stable society and this state of the art edifice of learning stands testimony to these ideals,” opined Rev. Dr Stanislaus D’Souza SJ, Provincial of Karnataka Jesuit Province addressing...
Belle Padmanabha Nayak, who worked as office assistant and Hindi teacher at St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle, near here for 33 years is a personification of simplicity. Padmanabha makes the best of his retirement in freely
Bellevision USA along with Mangalorean Catholic Families and their friends in New England are invited to celebrate Monti Fest (Feast of the Nativity of our Blessed Mother) and Novem Jevon on Sunday, 6th September 2015 at St Mary’s Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford MA 01824.
SDM English Medium School, here celebrated Kargil Vijayotsav at the leadership of bull bull teacher..
Former President A P J Abdul Kalam, a popular head of state between 2002 and 2007, died today after he collapsed during a lecture here. 84-year-old Kalam was rushed to Bethany hospital in Nongrim hills after he collapsed during the lecture in the Indian Institute of Management at around
Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangalore organized the 52nd Inter Parish Singing Competition for children of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese at Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday July 26. The competition was inaugurated by Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza, President of KNS by...
Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese inaugurated â€Yuva Samagam-2015’ organized by the ICYM Moodubelle Unit on Sunday, 26 July 2015 at 9 am in St. Lawrence Church Hall, Moodubelle.
’Vanamahotsava’- The Festival of Planting Trees was celebrated by the members of Eco-Club of Mount Carmel Central School (MCCS), by planting trees at various spots around the campus, following a formal programme which..
Na kha-unga, nakhanedoonga (I will not eat, nor will I let others eat).Narendra Modi’s lofty announcements to Indian diaspora in USA, Australia and Canada sound hollow within a fortnight of his completing one year in office. His government is already grappling with credibility crisis. Every night, private TV channels dole out juicy details of involvement in..[By Philip Mudartha]
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A private bus carrying over 40 students to BBM Government College ran off road and plunged into a stream, injuring 25 students, on Tuesday, July 21, at Kabettu near Gundyadka. As per sources, the mishap occurred when the driver steered the vehicle off road to give way for other vehicles
ICYM Udupi deanery under the leadership of ICYM Moodbelle is all set to organise "YUVA SAMAGAM" 2015-16 to bring together all the youth of Udupi deanery under one umbrella. This is the first major event organised by the recently elected committee of ICYM Moodubelle. This program is
KCA organised farewell function for CBCI Secretary for Youth Council Fr. Franklin D’Souza. At 10.30am Fr. Franklin together with newly designate Secretary Fr. Deepak K J Thomas offered Holy Eucharist.
Initial Leadership training for the YCS students of Shirva Deanery was held on 19 July 2015 at Holy Cross Church Pamboor. The programme started at 10am with the inaugural ceremony. Mr.Prakash Noronha..
When Arvind Kejriwal was asked why he fought election against Narendra Modi in Varanasi during the Lok Sabha elections and whether he wanted to become Prime Minister. Kejriwal’s reply to this query was that if he wanted to win Lok Sabha elections, he would have contested from..
ICYM Moodubelle in preparation for the Monthi Fest celebrations has successfully organized Singing Competition on Sunday, 19 July for the parishioners of Moodubelle. As expected, record numbers of 140 people participated in 10 age groups.
Suraksha Consumer Forum of St Philomena College here organized..
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the sixth "Fun Filled Evening 2015", on Friday 13th November 2015 at American International School Auditorium (AIS), Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at sharp 4 pm onwards.
The students of Ryan Christian School, Borivali (West) here celebrated Environment Week through various competitions such as poster making, slogan writing, globe making and many more. In the weeklong Environment Day celebration..
ICYM Moodubelle which is in service since 35 years, is all gearing up for forthcoming Monthi Fest celebrations. Every year ICYM is organising several competitions for the parishioners of Moodubelle and these competitions are eagerly awaited by all for its uniqueness
ICYM unit of Pamboor parish, near here organized Yuva Sangam on Sunday July 12 morning, in memory of Joy, Maxim, Lavina, John and Steven who were ICYM members passed away in a tragedy a few years ago at their prime
Wilma Pereira, differently-abled student of Manasa Special School, Pamboor, near Bantakal, here will represent India in handball division during World Special Olympics scheduled to be held at Los Angeles, USA from July 21 to August 5.
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of St Francis Xavier parish, Bejai here organized an Inter-ward Cooking without Fire competition at the parish hall on Sunday July 12 from 10.30am to 12.45pm.
As in the previous years, keeping in mind the green revolution and to encourage cultivation in a productive manner for fine crop of rice this year too Rotary Club of Shankerpura near here organized paddy sapling planting..
Under the initiative and leadership of ICYM Moodubelle Unit, Melody Music Class was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Clement Mascarenhas, Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church on Sunday, 12 July 2015 at 11.15 am in the..
After two days of intense search operations by the divers fighting unfavourable weather conditions and turbulent river, the decomposed dead body of 9-year-old Vismaya was retrieved from the river Chakra on Sunday, at a place about one km from the spot where she had accidentally slipped
Norbert Sequeira was unanimously elected the president of Ferarties-UAE, for the next term at the general body meeting held at Karama, Dubai, on Friday July 10. Norbert Sequeira is a well-known personality among the Mangalureans residing in Dubai. His contribution towards
A key witness in the rape case against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu was shot at and seriously injured by unidentified
Rotary Shankerpura and Rotary Trust Shankerpura jointly with Prasad Natralaya Super-speciality Eye Hospital, Udupi and District Health and Family Welfare Society, Udupi organised Free Eye Camp on Sunday, 12th July 2015
A nine-year-old girl slipped off a footbridge and fell into flooding river at Maranakatte near here on July 10. The little girl identified as Vismaya (9), daughter of Shekar and Jalaja Devadiga, residents of Sanyasibettu is feared drowned. It is said that the incident took place when Vismaya
The shocking incident of a ’psychopath’ stabbing an 8-year-old boy to death has taken an even more shocking twist with the police revealing that the innocent boy was killed only because the accused wanted to settle score..
The fourth global general assembly of Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS) will be held at JKS headquarters, Kalaangann, here on Saturday August 22 at 4.00pm. It will be held to transact secretary general’s report, statement of accounts, amendments to the constitution, if any
After eggs laced with melamine and pet food containing chemicals, adulterers in China have unleashed upon the world what could be their most dangerous and sinister product – plastic rice. Chinese skill at producing fakes is legendary, from fake mobiles to fake Nike shoes..
The Supreme Court on Thursday handed over to the CBI the investigation into the criminal cases related to the Vyapam scam
Ira Singhal, who topped this year’s civil services examination, could be the brand ambassador for the programmes of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. After felicitating the differently-abled IRS officer here today, Union Minister of Social Justice and
Jailed Indian Mujahideen (IM) co-founder Mohammed Ahmed Siddibapa alias Yasin
A couple, who had married against their parents’ wishes two months ago, were found brutally murdered at their rented house in Hesaraghatta here on Sunday morning. Police suspect the girl’s brother who had come to visit her on Saturday evening. Kasturi - 25, and Basavaraj- 28
A teenager drowned in a pond in Barkur on Sunday. The deceased is Anish Picardo (17), son of Alphonso and Sabitha Picardo. A first year B.Com student of SMS College Brahmavar, Anish had been to the pond along with his friends for a swim. The family members..
An Iftar Party was organized by Fiza Cultural Forum, here in association with Bearys Welfare Association, here at Hotel Monarch Luxure, Infantry Road here on Saturday July 4 evening. B M Farookh, president of Bearys Welfare Association and managing director of Fiza Group..
Rotary Shankerpura celebrated its " Charter Day " and Installation Ceremony of the new office bearers amidst large number of Rotarians from various locations and guests. The grand and glittering ceremony was held on Sunday
Telangana prison officials today denied reports that jailed IM operative Yasin Bhatkal had called his wife using a mobile
Yoga can keep in check diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, obesity, depression, joint ache, both physical and mental ailments. One can lead healthy life by following daily regime of yoga, said yoga instructor Umanand..
St. Thomas II Ward members celebrated the feast of their patron saint on Sunday, 5 July 2015 at 12 noon at the..
On the occasion of the fifth death anniversary of late Marceline DSouza of Sooda, a bus stop and resting place for the travellers was inaugurated near Shri Subramanya temple in Sooda on Friday, 3 July 2015 at 12.15 pm.
The deadly H1N1 influenza is spreading rapidly in the coastal belt and the recurring cases have evoked a sense of fear among the people. Within a week’s time, the deadly influenza has claimed two lives in the coastal belt. On the other hand increasing number of Dengue cases
As speculated in advance, Mrs. Ranjani Hegde who had joined the Congress Party on Sunday, 28 June 2015 was elected as the President of the Belle Grama Panchayat in the election that was held on Tuesday..
Greece is a member state of European Economic Community (EEC) since 1981. In 1993, member states of ECC formally became European Union (EU). But, EU did not have a common currency. Greece, like other member states, had its own national currency drachma and central bank. In 1999, EU implemented.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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The parishioners of St Lawrence parish, Moodubelle, near here were keen to begin music classes at the parish since long. Meanwhile, ICYM unit of Moodubelle parish has taken the lead to begin the classes with the
Fifteen Capuchin brothers were ordained deacons on Monday June 29 during the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Archbishop Dr Bernard Moras of Bengaluru. On the great Solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul, the Capuchin friars of the Holy Trinity Province, Karnataka rejoiced with the 15
â€Accountability and responsibility must be brought into the personality of leaders,’ said MLC Captain Ganesh Karnik, addressing the Students’ Council on the occasion of its Inauguration at St Aloysius PU College here on Friday June 26.St Aloysius education institutions rector Fr Denzil Lobo
Like in previous years, 6 meritorious SSLC students, three each from St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School and St. Lawrence English Medium High School and 6 meritorious PUC students of St. Lawrence PU College were given cash
Ten years after his demise, former Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, who was
Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) distributed school bags and books to needy, deserving students in a simple ceremony held at Milagres hall here on Sunday June 28. The school bags and..
Congress is likely to take the reigns of Moodubelle gram panchayat, as strong contestant BJP’s member officially joins Congress, said the state minister Vinay Kumar Sorake. Addressing the media persons at Rajeev
The Silver Jubilee of priesthood of Rev. Fr. Denis D’Sa, PRO of Udupi Diocese and Parish priest of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar was observed at his native parish Mount Rosary Church, Santekatte-Kalyanpur by his family, relatives
Controversial former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has alleged that two leading Indian cricketers and a West Indian player had
Jackfruit is all set to dispel the notion that kebabs can be made only from meat. The chunky jackfruit aril makes tasty kebabs and also tasty machurian. The many avatars of jackfruit, like idlis, kadubu, sheera (kesaribath), cake, appam, vada, wild jackfruit juice, were on display at the
Priyanka Gandhi’s office today said she has "not had a meeting, even socially" with
The members of St. John Baptist II Ward celebrated the feast of their patron saint on 21 June 2015 at 5.30 pm at the residence of Mrs. Gladys Rebell. The actual day of the feast of the birth of St. John the Baptist was on 24 June 2015.
Maharashtra’s Women and Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde was
International Yoga Day was celebrated in India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi saw the reflection throughout the country. Taking the queue, St Philomena College here organized a mammoth gathering of yoga participants at the College ground here on Sunday..
The International Yoga Day was organized by Indian Embassy Abu Dhabi on Sunday the 21st June 2015 and was inaugurated by the ambassador of India to U.A.E. HE Mr. T.P. Sitaram. The great event began with the distribution..
On the occasion of YUVA EKTHAR held on Sunday, 21 June 2015, ICYM Moodubelle organized a second program on career guidance called “Mukhaar Kithem?” (what’s ahead?) for the members of ICYM and YCS pertaining to 8th, 9th and 10th standard students in the
A driver of Maruti Omni was critically injured when a marauding tipper truck head-on collided on Udupi – Alevoor Road, near here on Wednesday June 24 at about 5.00pm. Meanwhile, the truck driver intended to speed..
In yet another dramatic life-saving mission, Indian Navy and Coastguard undertook a difficult rescue operation off the Coast of Umargam, in which a total of 14 crews from ill-fated vessel MV Coastal Pride was safely evacuated
Karanataka is all set to get six smart cities and to develop 21 cities under the Atal
An inter-city luxury passenger bus plying from Mangaluru to Mumbai was hit by an oncoming truck on national highway at Yellapura, Uttara Karnataka at about 10.00 pm on Monday June 22.As a result, the bus driver belonging to Anand
St Aloysius institutions celebrated the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron Saint of the College at Loyola Hall here on Saturday June 2, centralizing the theme: Called to Glory.Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangaluru
Five Star Friends Udayavara organized Udupi Diocese Level Tennis ball Cricket tournament at Udayavara Panchayat ground here recently. Tournament was inaugurated by Wilfred D’Souza, president of Sauhardha Samiti,
ICYM unit of St Lawrence parish, Moodubelle, near here organized Youth Convention at their parish hall on Sunday June 21. Moodubelle parish priest Fr Clement Mascarenhas after inaugurating the Youth Convention urged the youth community to excel by their inherent talent.
Vishwasadamane, rehabilitation home, here reunited a seventeen-year-old youngster from Bihar, who was found as a destitute wondering in Garadi Majal main road, near here about a month ago, after recouping his energy and
The youth whistled when Arjun Kapikad had done stunts. Tulu movie lovers were thrown in laughter bash when Tulu movie producer Sandeep Shetty who launched Tulu movie â€Kusalda Arase’ in Mumbai with lead artiste Anvit Sagar who is famed as â€Pataki’ of Tulu filmdom. Tulu comedy movies
The student ought to dream about their future. The ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Vivekananda are indeed enhances moral values along with their studies. The family that lays emphasis on personal hygiene and cleanliness
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, has been voted as â€Superbrand’ in UAE for the seventh consecutive year. The international brand was recognized among 1500 leading
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The customs officers at Mangaluru International Airport seized foreign currency of Saudi Arabian Riyals 18,250, UAE Dirhams 1,075, Kuwaiti Dinars 860, Qatar Riyals 3,650, Omani Riyals 735, Bahrain Dinars 55 and US $ 500..
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade attended inaugural function of International Yoga Day along with PM Narendra Modi here on Sunday June 21. Baba Ramdev and Bengaluru-based Vivekananda..
Alva’s Pragati, largest job fair in Karnataka witnessed grand opening for its 6th edition at Vidyagiri here on Saturday June 20. Karnataka sports and youth affairs minister Abhayachandra Jain inaugurated the programme.
Undevided Dakshina Kannada district is all set to observe the first International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21 at various places. The United Nations General Assembly on December 14, 2014 declared June 21 as the International Day of Yoga. Accordingly across yoga will be performed
A destitute youth from West Bengal was reunited with his family after four-and-a
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah will be organizing blood camp at Latifa (Al Wasel) Hospital, here on Wednesday July 15 from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.Chilly Willy will present a gift hamper to each blood donor on the occasion. The organizers urged a large number of expats to participate..
Ramakrishna Mission celebrated International Yoga Day here on Sunday June 21. The programme began with the release of CD brought out by AYUSH ministry here on Sunday at 9.00am. The Ashram president Swami Jitakamananda..
ICYM unit of Moodubelle under the leadership of recently elected president & committee members is all set of organize their first event of the year on Sunday, 21 June 2015 at the Parish Hall. ICYM Moodubelle under the guidance of Parish priest and with the able leadership..
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s younger brother Prahlad today said educational qualifications of HRD Minister Smriti Irani
A four-feet-long dolphin with multiple injuries washed ashore on Wednesday, June 17 at Hosabettu here. Local fishermen said the cuts on the body could have been caused by the blades of ships as the dolphins tend to follow ships they sight in the sea. As soon as the news spread..
In order to support the cause of education, generous sponsors donated note-books and uniforms to 57 students of eighth standard of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School at a function held at the St. Lawrence PU College..
The biography of Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario, titled â€Thokanatollo Zuzari’, published by Mandd Sobhann, was released by well-known Konkani researcher and activist, Dr Pratap Naik, Goa, at Kalaangann, here on Sunday June 14.
An FIR has been lodged against Tamil superstar Rajnikanth’s wife Latha for allegedly forging documents to obtain a court order, restraining media from publishing news about her dispute with a commissioned producer over selling of rights of Tamil film ’Kochadaiiyan.’
In a shameful incident reported from the Mangalore International Airport (MIA) on Friday, June 12, a woman passenger was allegedly harassed and abused by a bunch of airport taxi drivers as she preferred an Ola cab over the
Derick Mascarenhas of Sacred Heart of Kolalgiri Church elected President of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of the Udupi Diocesan Central Committee for the year 2015-16 unanimously here on Sunday, 14th June,
The India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) organized NMC Healthcare and UAE Exchange June Rose - 2015 at the ISC main hall, here on Thursday June 11. A fully decorated exclusively arranged Ramp for catwalk was set up with drizzling lights, beautifully arranged fresh flowers and..
Congress Vice- President Rahul Gandhi today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Bollywood celebrities, glittering lights, melodious sound, comedy, foot-tapping dance and competition was the main highlights of this weekend at Cambridge School, Mangaf, here on Friday June 12. The Dancing Divas organized..
Catholic Shirva Shirva deanery of Udupi diocese, in association with Karnataka state Minority Development Board, organized information camp on government facilities meant for Christians at Our Lady of Health parish..
The parishioners of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) along with their families and friends celebrated the annual parish feast (Vodlem Fest) of their patron St Joseph – The Saint of the Worker at the Don Bosco School auditorium here on Friday June 5.
Watch what you eat while traveling by airlines! In a shocking incident, a passenger on-board a Delhi-London bound Air India airline found a lizard in the meal try provided to him on the flight. As soon as the flight took off at around 1 pm from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International airport
A 27-year-old man with his minor partner committed suicide by hanging themselves
The diagnosis of nursing students of Laxmi Memorial College in Mangaluru of being infected by MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) bacteria created a sense of fear in college premises. It is said that nearly 100 nursing students had been tested positive for MRSA..
The titular feast of St. Antony, known as the â€Miracle Saint’ was celebrated with great devotion and fervour by the parishioners of Kuntlanagar and devotees from neighbouring parishes on Saturday, 13 June 2015. Foillowing the distribution of â€candles of honour’ to the donors
Mangaluru City Corporation Commissioner Hephsiba Rani Korlpati has been transferred as CEO of Vijayapura Zilla Panchayat, official sources said on Friday, June 12. The transfer comes barely six months after she assumed charge as the MCC Commissioner. Korlapati was always in the
In what can be a scene straight from Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece "Psycho", police have come across a man who has been
The court proceedings of two-year-old Manipal gang rape began on Wednesday
In a shocking incident, a Muslim student hailing from Bhatkal was barred from flying to Dubai at Bangalore International Airport on Wednesday, June 10. The fault of the student was that he hails from Bhatkal, a place which now carries the taint of being the native of Indian Mujahideen
Delhi Law Minister Jitender Singh Tomar, who was sent to four days custody in the fake degree case, submitted his resignation
None ever imagined Chalipolilu, Tulu movie is going to create history in Tulu filmdom when it was first released here. The early publicity focused on innovative movie that assured entertainment unlimited to the viewers.
Pilikula Nisargadhama, with its legacy of 2 decades is dedicated to the cause of conservation of environment and preservation of heritage and culture. As a part of creating awareness on environment and native culture, Pilikula Nisargadhama will be holding Rain Festival on Sunday..
The new team of office bearers of ICYM for the year 2015-16 took charge of their respective offices by taking oath of office on Sunday, 7 June 2015 during the 7.30 am Mass. The oath was administered by Fr. Clement Mascarenhas,
Sports Zone will entertain Kabaddi enthusiasts in the month of December 2015, said tournament organizer Noel D’Almeida. Twenty teams will participate in the tournament on first comes first serve basis, to be played at GMC
India’s government has filed for damages from food group Nestle after a food scare involving reports of excess lead in..
DK district legal services Authority, in association of Bar Association and district prison observed World Environment Day at the district prison premises, here on Friday June 5. The senior civil judge and DK district legal services Authority secretary Ganesh inaugurated the programme..
Former captain Rahul Dravid was today appointed coach of the India A and Under-19 cricket teams after the first meeting of BCCI’s advisory committee here today but suspense continued over Ravi Shastri’s tenure as the senior team’s Director post the Bangladesh tour.
Although BJP president Amit Shah says that the Narendra Modi government doesn’t have the mandate to address its core issues, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP),
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today said that no "objectionable material" was found in Maggi noodles in the
Southwest Monsoon hit Kerala today marking the start of the rainy season, four days after its normal onset date. "Southwest Monsoon has set in over Kerala, today, June 5, 2015 as against the normal date of June 1," the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
BJP is not INC. No doubt, INC had been the refuge of ruling classes. Indira Gandhi was an aberration. Rajiv Gandhi onwards, all Congress-led governments have compromised. The result is a phenomenon called crony capitalism. The scourge is corruption scandals... [By Philip Mudartha]
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Ryanite Gaurav Pandey wins honors for schools and country at the International KENKEK competition at New York, USA by coming First. Ryan International Group of Institutions, India’s largest K12 focused group with over 128
An RTI query has revealed that Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala has spent Rs 2.3 crore in renovating the Raj Bhavan and around Rs 10 lac on chartered flights used for his official visits. The Governor made the state government spend Rs 40 lac for doing the
The inauguration of the New Academic year of the II PUC students of St Philomena PU College here was held on Monday June 1 morning.The College correspondent Fr Alfred J Pinto, campus director Fr Dr Antony Prakash..
Acting tough, Delhi government today banned the sale of popular instant noodles Maggi for 15 days and asked the Indian arm
A youth died on the spot in a collision between a lorry and a bike at Maddabarkata near Vagga here on Wednesday June 3. The deceased has been identified as Dhanush (19), son of Nityananda Poojary and Sunita, residents of Pejattodi near Keddalike. He was a student of Vivekananda Polytechnic
Ramakrishna Mission, here distributed free study materials to needy and deserving students during a simple function held at Swami Vivekananda Auditorium, here on Sunday May 31.Nakre Surendra Shetty, manager of All Cargo Logistics..
A youth, said to be a pickpocket was reportedly murdered in broad daylight near Taluk Office here on Wednesday, Jun 3.
A new parish in Mangaluru diocese will come into existence on June 7, 2015. The station hitherto known as Saverapura which was part of present Paladka parish with 2 villages called Murkothpalke and Henbettu will become a new parish.
The New Academic Year 2015-2016 was inaugurated in St. Lawrence Educational Institutions on Tuesday, 2 June 2015 at 10 am in St. Lawrence Church Hall. On this occasion those students who had secured..
Zee Kannada TV channel has been innovating on new experiments, among them the TV serials such as Srirastu Shubhamastu, Jotejoteyali, Shubhavivaha, Lavalavike, Mr & Mrs Range Gowda and Ondoornalli Rjakarani got the
The customs officers at the Mangaluru International Airport seized 464.800 grams (net weight) of gold in the form of silver color paint coated suitcase handle buckle holders and round button shaped objects, brought by concealing in the
Senior leaders from major political parties and police personnel joined hundreds of well-wishers at the armed reserve police commissioner’s office here to pay their last respects to former DySP B J Bhandary, who passed away in an accident in Brahmavar. Bhandary’s mortal
Kerala government today issued an order to temporarily stop distribution of Maggi noodles from over 1,000 retail outlets in the
In a major embarrassment to N Chandrababu Naidu-led TDP, the Anti-
The Karnataka government has given its consent on the formation of Kaup town municipality thus putting an end to all the speculations. The newly formed Kaup town municipality will include Kaup, Ulliyargoli and Mallar Gram Panchayats to form a single Kaup town municipality.
Emirates Pangalites, UAE, an association of Pangalites/Shankerpura residing in UAE, organized Children’s Drawing Competition for 3 categories under the age group of 4-12 years on Friday, 29th May 2015 at
The fourth edition of South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), the most awaited Film Awards of South India will be held in Dubai this year. SIIMA enjoys the highest popularity in South India with over 45 percent of South Indian TV Viewers watching SIIMA every year.
After having tasted success with close to 80% load factor in its first two services
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited opened its sixty-eighth branch at the ground floor of Ramya Jeevan Building, located opposite of Holy Spirit Hospital, Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (East) here on Saturday May 30..
The members of Dakshina Kannada Cricket Association on Friday, May 29 honoured former cricketer Javagal Srinath at Hotel Moti Mahal here. Acknowledging the felicitation Srinath thanked the organisers and gave a call to people
The Konkan Railway has decided to run a Superfast Express special train between
The onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala has been delayed from the date forecast by the Met department due to its "sluggish" pace. The normal date for onset of monsoon over Kerela is June 1. It also marks the official onset on rains in the country. This year, the Indian..
In a strong response to Rahul Gandhi’s ’suit boot ki sarkar’ jibe, Prime Minister Narendra
Ryan International Group of Institutions won another major plaudit when it was declared one of Asia’s Best K12 Education Institute at the recently held Asia’s Best and Fastest Growing Institutes Awards held at Singapore. The award was received by Ryan Pinto, CEO, Ryan International
Hazel Jane D’Sa , daughter of Joel and Hilda, hailing from Moodubelle parish, studying in The Indian School, Kingdom of Bahrain, excelled in Class XII of CBSE Exams in the Commerce stream scoring 94.2 percent and became one of the topper in the School.
Three sisters attempted suicide, after they were cheated by a person running a chit fund business, by consuming poison at Janapriya Layout off Tumakuru Road in MadanayaÂkaÂnaÂhalli police limits on Wednesday. According to the police, the victims have been identified as Mangala
â€Maurishka Palace’, the most ambitious project of Land Trades – builders and developers, will be inaugurated on Friday, May 29 at 6 pm at the project premises in Kadri Kambala, near CV Nayak Hall here. Former Karnataka chief minister and former union minister Dr M Veerappa Moily
Pandhal Cake Shop, a unit of Casino Air Caterers and Flight Services (CAFS), Kenjar, here, the high profile boutique cake shop, with international standard products of breads, cakes and pastries opened at Bejai main road, here on Monday May 25 morning. The city-based Mohtisham..
The Indian expatriates’ community from the southern state of Karnataka celebrated the “Annual Karnataka Day” on 15th may 2015 at the Indian Consulate premises in Jeddah. This program was organised by the Karnataka Non Resident Indian (KNRI) Forum, Jeddah.
Karnataka is a proud ’hunger-free state’, proclaimed senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha Member Oscar Fernandes. Addressing a news conference on Sunday at the Congress office here, Fernandes said that free distribution of rice in the state has led to this rare feat.
Marking the first anniversary of the NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
The officials of customs seized foreign currency worth Rs 3,75,023 from a passenger on Monday, May 25. The currencies totaling to 12,500 Saudi Arabian Riyals, 7755 UAE Dirhams, 50 Kuwait Dinars and 400 Qatar Riyals were in the possession of Mohammed Ali Pallikunhi (27),
Dancing crazed, daughter of Arun & Alfreeda Castelino, forayed into the stage of professional Bharatnatyam performances, through an â€Arangetram’ programme arranged in the traditionally decorated dais..
Contending that terrorism should not be associated with any particular religion
A desert safari forms the main attraction for anyone visiting Dubai. The adventurous dune- bashing, amazing beauty of the expansive desert and awesome view of the sunset are unique experiences that a Dubai visitor..
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa was today sworn in for the fifth time
Dominic Fernandes (72), Husband of Agnes Dsouza and Father of Janet..
Canara Bank, one of the earliest banks to serve the people of Moodubelle and surrounding regions that was functioning from the first floor of Belle Towers building was recently shifted to the ground floor of the newly constructed building
Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes who had served as the Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle for the last seven years took charge of Christ the King Church, Karkala Town parish from the outgoing parish priest Rev. Fr. John..
For a record fifth year in succession, St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle scored hundred percent result in SSLC examination that was held in the month of March 2015. Results were declared on 12 May 2015.
The customs officers at Mangaluru International Airport seized foreign currency totaling to UK Pounds 6,600 that is equivalent of Indian Rs 6,49,440 from 2 passengers – thirty-six-year-old passenger Muhammed Salih Yarool and thirty
Nama Tuluveru under the current leadership of Sudhakar Alva called for a meeting on Saturday May 16 at Quick Bite Restaurant, Muteena-Deira, herei and was attended by most of the executive members. The meeting started at..
Six young brave-hearts from across India, including two teenagers who sacrificed their lives, earned the prestigious 14th Ghanshyam Binani Children’s Bravery Award for 2014. The recipients were honored for their heroics by the..
Pioneer of socio-cultural quality entertainment and producer of regular hit shows, Indian Cultural Society (ICS) will present â€Jhalak with Remo D’Souza’ at AIS Indoor Auditorium, Maidan Hawallly, here on Friday May 22 evening. Remo is India’s highly ranked choreographer,
The Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB) will announce
Chilly Willy Groups yet another new venture Chilly Willy Food & Beverage Industry LLC got a grand opening in Dubai Techno Park and the opening ceremony was inaugurated by Mrs. Vanamala Venkataramana, mother of enterprising young Managing Director of Chilly Willy
Indian Social Forum Riyadh Karnataka state elected Mohammed Sameer Yermal as president for 3-year term here in the presence of SDPI National Secretariat member Mohidin Kutti Faizee. Mustaq Kasam Yermal (vice president), Mohammed Sharif Kabaka (general secretary)..
The dismal performance of the Udupi District in 2014 SSLC results was a rude awakening to the education department. But the jolt helped it strategize their plan for the next year and the results are there to see. Udupi has topped the state in SSLC results and earned the coveted place
Under the banner of Belman Bethkati Association Dubai, the feast of patron St Joseph was celebrated with family and friends recently Al Wasl Sports Club, London Suites Hotel. The programme commenced by invoking God’s blessing through prayers, which were led by Victoria
It is a name that suggests infinity and is well within the reach of common man. ’Nissi Infinity’ which is committed to building projects of superior quality and value by providing services with integrity using innovation of skilled people..
To mark the 20th Anniversary of KCO Abu-Dhabi, “Fiesta 2015”, a glittering extravaganza held at the Country club here in May 8, in the midst of well attended dignitaries and a packed audience of Mangalorean/Goan community in the
St Philomena Pre-Univesity College which was established in 1958 at Darbe, here is imparting value based education for the past several years. The Pre-University Board has accredited the College with â€A’ grade. For I PUC..
Ayodhya, the birthplace of Hindu warrior-god Ram, is in Pakistan, claims a book by a top Muslim leader.
I had two friends from Iceland during 1994 to 1998, whom I used to meet twice a year in UK during business meetings. Due to famous recession in Iceland a decade ago, I lost their business contacts and meetings. I happened to speak to one of them [By Ronald Saby DSouza]
Travelogue, SabyI had two friends from Iceland during 1994 to 1998, whom I used to meet twice a year in UK during business meetings. Due to famous recession in Iceland a decade ago, I lost their business contacts and meetings. I happened to speak to one of them few months ago and decide to explore Iceland along with my family. Two weeks back we went to London and other parts of UK and moved on for 5 days of experience in Iceland. It was 3 hour ten minutes..[By Ronald Saby DSouza]
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Its carnival time once again in Abu Dhabi. Konkani Cultural Organisation (KCO), Abu Dhabi announced their plans to hold the much awaited annual event ’FIESTA -2015’ on Friday, 8th May 2015 - 5 P.M onwards at the Abu Dhabi Country club, located next to Abu Dhabi Immigration
The four-day long 19th Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championship which witnessed the new records and athletes being qualified for Asian Championship came to an end on Monday, May 4 at Mangala Stadium here. The valedictory ceremony attended by Femina Miss India..
The third day of the 19th Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championship on Sunday May 3 saw Karnataka clinch both gold and silver medals in men’s high jump. At the end of the third day, Karnataka continued to maintain the lead,
A 6-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two high school boys at Bannerghatta near
Thumbay hospital Dubai, which organized a free check-up camp for pregnant women and Mother’s Day Out event at the hospital premises, helped more than 1500 women. Special talks by senior gynecologists, pediatricians
Ekka Saka, Tulu movie, produced by Leeds Group of Companies chairman Kishore D Shetty, under the banner Lakumi Cine Creations, directed by K Suraj was premiered at Jyothi talkies, here on Friday May 1 morning.
Deepamale Devi of Karnataka won a gold medal in 20 km race walk held on Saturday, May 2, the second day of 19th National Athletic Federation Cup here. Sandeep Kaur of Punjab and Priyanka of Uttar Pradesh won the second and third place respectively. While Deepamale Devi finished..
Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular ancient South Indian dance form that uses subtle eye movements, hand gestures, and
The newly-built presbytery named Holy Cross Sadana was inaugurated at Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here on Thursday April 30. Holy Cross parish, Pamboor which was established in 1968 will be completing 50 years during..
The countdown has begun for the eagerly-awaited Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) FIESTA 2015, which is slated for May 8, 2015 and the venue – Abu Dhabi Country Club is all decked up to receive the famed singers from Mangalore..
The much awaited 19th Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championship witnessed a grand opening in a colourful ceremony held at the fully refurbished Mangala Stadium here on Thursday, April 30 evening. The four day..
Well-known for his controversial remarks, BJP leader Sakshi Maharaj has made heads turn again by stating that..
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) organized annual family picnic for its members and their families at Messilah Beach Garden here on Friday April 17. It was attended by 80 people including children and guests.
The 41st get-together held under the aegis of UAE Bunts at J W Marriott Hotel Hall on Friday April 24 here turned out to be a grand and colourful affair which thoroughly entertained the gathering. A large crowd comprising enthusiastic
MSW students of St Mary’s College, Shirva, near here in association with Mudarangady gram panchayat and self-help-groups of Kunjigudde, organized an awareness programme on protecting women on violence at..
In the wake of the strong 7.9 magnitude earthquake that killed over a 1,500 people in Nepal and left a swathe of devastation in the northern Himalayas on Saturday
The CD of much-awaited Super Marmaye, Tulu comedy movie produced by Adyar Madhav Naik under the banner Anand Films and directed by Ram Shetty was released here on Saturday April 25. Canara Bus Owners Association..
The members of Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) convened biennial general body meeting at Bramcote Memorial Hall, here after Easter celebrations on Sunday April 5. Jeeavan Menezes led the prayer..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar, a non-profit social community association affiliated to Indian Cultural Center under the aegis of Embassy of India hosted the much-acclaimed dramas of Kalakul ’Platform No 3’ and
Louis Fernandes (82), Husband of Late Lilly Fernandes, Father of Joy/Shaila Fernandes, Janet/Robert..
Bearys welfare Forum, Abu Dhabi, celebrated their much awaited “BWF DASHAMANOSTVA”, with the theme “Celebrating 10 years of social service” with much fanfare and participation of Dignitaries from all walks of life..
â€It’s the first ever showroom of saris in the town. It has given fillip to women employment that leads to societal progress, said Dhanyabhagya Ramanath Rai, chairperson of Best Education Institutions. Dhanyabhagya was speaking..
UAE Bunts, a premier association of Bunts community in UAE, will be organizing mega cultural extravaganza as part of forty-first annual celebrations scheduled to be held at Amal ballroom of J W Marriott Hotel, Deira here on..
You can plan a pretty picnic but you can’t predict the weather. But to the excitement of all it was a great nice weather which allowed to kick off to the much awaited BELLEANS EASTER PICNIC, at Zabeel park- Karama, Dubai held on Friday, 10th April 2015.
Mangaluru south block Congress Committee led by MLA J R Lobo organized health checkup and blood camp at Kanthi Church hall, Mangaladevi, here on Sunday April 12. The mayor Jacinta Alfred inaugurated the camp here on..
Pamboor Welfare Association Kuwait (PWAK) organized an annual picnic for parish families of Pamboor at Green Island, Shaab, here on Friday April 10. There were over 60 people including children and guests. All reached venue at 11:30am.The day started with the prayer by Stany Monis.
In a glittering ceremony “ Hero only yours “ was released along with the musical extravaganza titled : “UNPLUGED” on Friday the 10th April 2015 at the Emirates Theatre Dubai attended by a large number of.. [Video]
Aangann Kutam (Aangann Konknechem Riyadh) celebrated Easter at Smaha Farm, near here on Thursday April 9. The celebration started with the reading of the Easter message of true love of Jesus Christ by Saritha D’Souza Palimar.
At the joint aegis of epidemiology department of NIMHANS, Bengaluru and youth empowerment and sports department, Mangala Stadium, here, Yuva Spandana, awareness programme titled mental health was held at..
Indian Psychiatry Society - Karnataka Chapter (IPS-KC) in association with the department of Psychiatry, K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) here will be organizing state level Psychiatry Quiz for undergraduate medical students at KSHEMA, a Unit of NITTE University, Deralakatte..
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) Abu Dhabi will be organizing KCO Fiesta as part of year-long second decennial celebrations at Abu Dhabi Country Club here on Friday May 8 at 5.00pm. KCO has been involved in social service activities since its inception. The KCO Fiesta..
Bharat Seva Dal, Mangaluru taluk unit on Tuesday April 7 organized two-day Leadership workshop for school children at Government Higher Primary School, Nalyapadavu, Shaktinagar here.Around 100 students from..
Easter, the feast of resurrection of Jesus Christ and mystery of Christian faith was celebrated with utmost reverence in over 125 parishes across Mangaluru diocese here on Saturday April 4 night. It marked the conclusion of..
Indian Cultural Society will be presenting Jalak with Remo D’Souza at AIS indoor auditorium here on Friday May 22.Remo D’Souza with 251 participants is a pioneer of socio-cultural quality entertainment and producer of...
The Konkani teachers’ annual convention will be held at CODP auditorium, located near Padua High School, Nantoor, here on Tuesday April 7.The mayor Jacinta Vijay Alfred will be the chief guest of the occasion. Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino..
St John the Evangelist Church, Pangala, Shankerpura celebrated the Feast of the resurrection of Christ Jesus on Easter Sunday the 5th of April, 2015 with great devotion by a large number of parishioners.
The solemn Easter Vigil marking the feast of the Glorious Resurrection of Jesus Christ was observed in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Saturday, 4 April 2015 at 7 pm followed by the solemn Easter Mass.
A day after Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani said she spotted a hidden camera in the..
Bondel Laughter Club laughed off to a fresh start at a new venue – the yet to be named ten-acre virgin maidan in the midst of the government housing colony at Bondel -- on April 4, 2015.Dr Ramachandra Rao, a leading local family physician, in his inaugural address said that the new venue
In what may be the end of an era in the BJP, the national executive culminated on Saturday without a speech by its patriarch, L.K. Advani, even as party leaders repeatedly referred to him as a "margdarshak" or one who shows the path. While Advani has been away from top decision..
Milagres Cathedral of the Udupi Diocese observed Good Friday with devotion and religious fervor on Friday, 4th April, 2015. The Death of Jesus Christ on the Cross meant the salvation of all mankind. Good Friday also called as Holy
As part of the Good Friday devotion, live enacted Way of the Cross was conducted in the church compound followed by service in the church including readings from the Holy Scriptures, Passion Gospel, prayers for various intentions
Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was observed across undivided Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district on Friday, April 3 with special prayers in churches. The day-long prayers, commemorating the sufferings and crucifixion of Jesus Christ were held in various churches..
Thousands of Christians undertook an exhausting walk, in a public gesture of forgiving those responsible for the attacks on Christians, churches and the clergy, which has risen sharply over the past few months. â€The intention is to offer a
Trying on clothes at an outlet of a reputed garment brand at Candolim village near
Two teachers of a government school here were booked on charges of outraging the
Mandd Sobhann, city-based Konkani organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide will be presenting â€Sangeet Tsunami’ a musical show by Rony Crasta Kulshekar and Anthony Tauro Mumbai,
MLA J R Lobo and Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim here on Thursday April 2, reviewed the progress of the construction of new Lady Goschen Hospital here. The building contractor - Sri Krishna Shelters had..
Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday was observed by the Roman Catholics by attending solemn mass during which the chief celebrants washed the feet of 12 persons representing 12 Apostles of Jesus Christ..
Bharat Cp-operative Bank, a multi-state scheduled bank organized the farewell function for Raju N Poojary, who retired after serving as senior manager in its shares department since the past 31 years, at their headquarter, here on Tuesday March 31. The Bank CEO and..
Konkani music and drama lovers in UAE have yet another reason to rejoice this Easter. DC Creations is all set to release its debut Konkani musical album â€Hero – Only Yours’ at the 2-in-1 entertainment extravaganza on Friday, April 10
Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) has organized summer program on â€career selection at Manipal University’for 10th standard and Pre University students on 30th March 2015, from 8.30am to 4.30 pm. The formal program started with..
The management, Principal, Staff and students of St. Mary’s college organised an emotional farewell programme to Prof. Pascal Walter D’Sa, who served St. Mary’s College, Shirva for 35 years in various capacities. Hailing from Bantwal,
Rotary Club International (RCI) across the India in collaboration with central government will actively involve in National Literacy Programme during 2015 – 16, while it would lay special emphasis on literacy of rural students,
Billava Sangha Kuwait (BSK) organized annual picnic and cricket tournament here on Friday March 20. The pleasant weather added to the grandeur of the event and gave an extra boost to the enthusiasm of the members who participated in the games. The opening ceremony started..
St John the Evangelist Church, Pangala, Shankarapura near here observed the..
Palm Sunday was observed with devotion at St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar on 29..
The NDA government will try its "level best" to bring in a countrywide ban on slaughter of cows by evolving a
Palm Sunday that marks the beginning of the Holy Week was observed with reverence and devotion by the Christians throughout the world on 29 March 2015. On Sunday, Christians all over the world carry palms..
St Philomena College, Centre for PG Studies & Research, herer, organized felicitation programme for the staff achievers in the year 2014-2015 at the Conference Hall of the PG Centre here recently.The staff achievers were, Vaishnavi C, I rank in M Sc Mathematics, Prasad H M,
Saina Nehwal today scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman shuttler to attain the number one spot in world rankings, reaffirming her status as the country’s most consistent performer in the international circuit. The 25-year-old zoomed to the top after
Stating that the Aam Aadmi Party has reduced itself to a "tamasha", veteran social activist Medha Patkar tody resigned from the party as its internal turbulence reached a flashpoint with the ouster of founding members Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav from a key panel of the
Rahul Gandhi will be back among people "very soon", Congress President Sonia Gandhi said here today about her son who
Veteran Parliamentarian and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, founder member of BJP who is held in high esteem
This weekend I had a privilege to walk around Boulevard around Downtown Dubai near Business bay and was thrilled see more than 250 antique, classic and modern cars on both sides of the posh road and locality. These cars attracted crowds.. [By Ronald Sabi]
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Bowing to mounting public pressure, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today decided to hand over to CBI the probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer that had led to national outrage and state-wide protests. The Chief Minister made the announcement
Solemnity and devotion marked the Varado level outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar on Sunday, 22 March 2015 from 5 pm to 6.30 pm. Rev. Fr. Clifford Fernandes, lecturer at St. Joseph’s Seminary...
Thirty-five-year-old Rajesh Acharya, motorcyclist who was critically injured in a ghastly road mishap when a tipper truck owned by Navyug Constructions, contractor of road works, rammed his motorcycle at nearby Tokoli bus stand on Udupi – Moodubelle Road, near here on Friday..
The annual day celebration of Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty (MSRS) College,
Albert Praveen Menezes elected as president of Freya Raina Saldanha Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) and Freya Raina Saldanha as vice president during the extraordinary general body meeting held
The parish level Way of the Cross was held on Friday, 20 March 2015 from the Shrine of the Holy Family at the base of the Kudremale Hill in the property of Joseph Lobo winding through the rough road leading to the top..
St John the Evangelist parish, Pangala, Shankarapura, near here held the Way of
A new turn in IAS officer DK Ravi’s death case brings his IAS batch mate in eye of storm. If sources are to be believed, DK Ravi was in love with his IAS batch mate and on Monday, March 16, he had called her almost 44 times. It is said that Ravi had persistently pleaded..
Amid growing chorus for a CBI probe into the mysterious death of an upright IAS officer, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was today advised by Congress president Sonia Gandhi to hand it over to the central agency. Congress General Secretary and in charge of party affairs..
A motor cyclist was critically injured when a tipper truck collided with motorcycle in front of Tokoli bus stand, at the limits of Belle gram panchayat (GP), near here on Friday March 20 at 11.00am. Thirty-seven-year-old Rajesh..
26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Ajmal Kasab’s demand for Mutton Biryani in jail..
Senior citizens above seventy years of age braved their advancing age, physical strain and sweltering summer heat to participate in a unique annual get-together usually known as â€Elders Day’ in Belle Church...
The much-awaited annual National Level Technical Fest TIARA-2015 at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) – Vamanjoor was inaugurated at the College Auditorium in Academic Block-II here on Wednesday March 18 at 9.30am. TIARA-2015 is a two-day technical fest held..
The 3-days’ residential Music Lab, organized by Mandd Sobhann was inaugurated on March 19, 2015, by the famous drummer Sachin Sequeira, also known as Shivamani of Mangalore.Around 25 enthusiasts – singers, musicians and composers – from Bangalore,
The annual College Day celebration of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, here will be held at the open-air stage of the College here on Friday March 20 at 5:30pm.The city police commissioner S Murugan will be the chief guest of the occasion. Corp Bank general manager..
Amidst protests and demands for CBI probe into the IAS officer DK Ravi’s death case, the CID team appointed by..
Modern fast-food outlet, â€Food Studio’ was inaugurated at Moodubelle on Sunday, 15 March 2015 at 11 am. Rajendra Shetty, President of Belle Grama Panchayat inaugurated the Food Studio by cutting the ribbon and later lighting the lamp.
A leopard in a bid to prey on chicken fell into a nature pond. The incident was reported from Valavoor near Brahmarakootlu here on Tuesday March 17. The leopard fell into the pond near the house of a certain Lingappa Poojary. The leopard feasted on a rooster from a nearby household
If you frequently suffer from headaches, try switching on to a more healthy diet comprising of fresh fruits and vegetables
Center for Prevention of Substance Abuse, Yenepoya University along with the department of community medicine, Yenepoya University in its massive effort to make Yenepoya University campus and its near-by areas a smoke free zone observed No Smoking Day here on..
In a startling episode, reminiscent of the recent gang rape of a nun in Kolkata, a young nun was allegedly kidnapped and manhandled in a broad daylight by 4 men here on Monday March 16. However, as luck would have it, the nun in this case managed to escape from the clutches
The II PUC Math and Geography examination which was scheduled to be held today across the State has been postponed to March 28. The exams have been postponed following the death of IAS officer DK Ravi under mysterious
IAS officer D.K.Ravi, posted as Karnataka’s additional commissioner, commercial tax, was found dead in his apartment on Monday evening, police said. "Ravi’s body was found in his apartment after he returned from office in the evening around 7 p.m. We are investigating to find out..
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Hundreds of people, including family members, relatives, villagers and ministers, on Sunday paid homage to Prabha Arun Kumar, the Indian software engineer who was murdered in Australia on March 7. The last rites were held at Prabha’s village Amtur here on
The graduation ceremony and institution’s day of Father Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI) was held in a grand manner at the Father Muller Stadium, Kankanady here on Friday March 13.Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Mortal remains of Prabha Arun Kumar, a techie who was stabbed to death in Sydney, will be cremated at her native in Bantwal on Monday, March 16. The body was received by her family members at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Saturday, March 14. Her husband Arun Kumar
Eight persons were today detained in connection with the alleged gangrape of a 71-year-old nun in a convent school in Nadia district. Nadia Superintendent of Police Arnab Ghosh said the interrogation of the eight persons was on and extensive searches were being conducted
A 29-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide at her residence by consuming
St Philomena College (SPC), Centre for PG Studies and Research, here started..
Subramanaim Swamy has once again courted controversy by making statements
Corporation Bank, Kattingeri banch, near here celebrated its fifth anniversary on Friday March 13, coinciding with 110th anniversary of Corporation Bank Founder’s Day.The senior-most branch customers Laxman Nayak and Chandrakant Rao C H, along with branch manager..
Gerosa Dheena Seva Trust and Sisters of Charity organised free health camp at Basavalingappa Nagara Colony, Pacchanady here to mark International Women’s Day on Sunday March 8. It is a place of slum dwellers working in the dump yard picking the plastic items and selling..
The Indian woman IT professional, who was stabbed to death in a Sydney suburb, is believed to have seen her attacker approach and begged for mercy in her final moments, even as the police were investigating if the assault was related to the sex attacks here last year.
A 41-year-old Indian IT consultant was brutally stabbed to death in Australia, just 300m from her home, police said on Sunday, March 8, as they launched a probe into the horrific attack. The deceased is Prabha Arun Kumar from Bengaluru and a native of Amtoor, Kalladka in Bantwal
Father Muller College of Nursing – department of obstetrics and gynaecological Nursing, here organized a seminar on Safe Motherhood. Make it Happen at their decennial memorial hall of Father Muller Charitable Institutions,
Holi is one of the most colourful festivals of India. Indian Ladies Association (ILA) has been organizing most of the Indian festivals to celebrate the fervor of India on this foreign soil, with its members and guests. This year Holi..
Chaos Faktory organized Parkour and Freerunning Jam 3.0 at their indoor academy which is also one of the first full fledged Parkour-Freerunning academies in India, situated at the FITT club, Vijayanagar, Bangalore. This was the third of its kind in Karnataka and the first indoor jam.
Konkans Dubai Ladies Volleyball team won Trophy for the intermediate category while the little smarties was the winner for the beginners category and the Enthusiastic in the advanced category grab the title champion.
The state government and the Udupi District Administration have banned
Country Club, U.A.E. in association with Style Diva an voluntary organization run by three women squad Ms. Johnya Mathew, Manisha Pande and Archana Nair organized the most colourful and magical holi festival..
Gardening has always been a passion with me since I moved in to my company accommodation since several years now. We all know that nature has great solace to offer. At the beginning of the winter season nothing could deter me indulging in to my favorite past time hobby in the gulf - Gardening. By converting a small...[By Francis Saldanha]
Francis, Garden
Kevin D’Souza (70) Husband of Philomena D’Souza, Father of Kenneth/Shilpa
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he was "deeply hurt and pained" by the ongoing tussle in the Aam
Dony Correa a popular name in the world of entertainment has created marvels, be it in singing, compering, drama, literature, or Yakshagana. Dony is well known for his organizing skills and has organized many successful..
St Philomena College, here held annual general body meeting of Alumni Association and Alumni Day Celebration at College campus here recently.Dr Sukumar Gowda of Makkala Mantapa, here was the chief guest. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Gowda said, â€Present day education..
In a shocking comment, one of the convicts of the December 16, 2012 gang rape on a moving bus in Delhi, has blamed the
It was for the first time that two diverse fields’ health and economics came together in a unique synergy. The occasion was the national workshop on the theme ’Issues and reforms in the field of Health Economics’.
Bellevision Bahrain celebrated Annual day with grandeur on Thursday, 26th Feb’2015 at the BaenSang Thai Auditorium. The program was graced by the presence of Chief Guest Rev.Fr. Freddy D’souza, Parish Priest of Sacred Heart Church Bahrain. Supporters and well-wishers of Bellevision
Petrol price was today hiked by Rs 3.18 per litre and diesel by Rs 3.09, the second
Yuvalakshya 2015 - an UG Level Fest was organized by the Departments of Business Administration (MBA) and Computer Applications (MCA) of St Joseph Engineering College, Mangaluru on 25th February, 2015.
PEARL Multidisciplinary Journal of St Philomena college here was released during the college day celebrations held at their Prerana Hall, here on Wednesday February 25.Mangaluru bishop and diocesan Catholic Board of Education (CBE) chairman Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza,
Stirring up yet another controversy, RSS supremo Mohan Bhagwat on Monday blamed saint and missionary Mother Teresa
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday criticised RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat for his comments on
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh held its Annual General Meeting of 2015 in Riyadh on 20th February. The AGM was a resounding success and has helped pave the way forward. The following members were voted for and elected
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), a premier Catholic Association in Kuwait, held its General Body Meeting on Friday, 20th February 2015 in Indian Community School auditorium, Amman Branch, Salmiya. The meeting commenced at 6:30 pm with the opening prayer lead by
On the occasion of its 15th anniversary, Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) organized a fun-filled evening at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli on Friday February 13 from 5 pm onwards.
The department of social work of St Philomena College, in association with Dakshina Kannada ZP Higher Primary School, Hanthyar and Suraksha Consumer Forum of St Philomena College, here, organized an Information Programme on the â€Role of Students in Consumer Protection’
The Model Co-op Bank organized its Customer Meet of Andheri, Borivli, Fort, Mahim, Malad, Mira Road and Vasai branches at Hotel Kohinoor Continental, Andheri here on recently. The Bank chairman Albert W D’Souza,
After successful participation to Tawdheef 2015 Abu Dhabi, where young talent among UAE Nationals was interviewed for building a career in the corporate fold, UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange
Swine flu deaths continued unabated as the toll crossed 620 even as the country’s
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal got cracking on Monday, his first day in office, and
Parichaya, an organization engaged in promoting Indian art, culture, and literature at Pamboor, near here organized Wilfy Rebimbus Nite at Holy Cross parish grounds, Pamboor, here on Sunday February 15.
He was playing "tennis ball" cricket for money two seasons ago, is yet to compete at the senior level but fetched a price tag of Rs 2.4 crore at Indian cricket’s most glitzy market -- meet K C Cariappa, the protagonist of a remarkable story that this year’s IPL players’ auction has thrown up.
Kuwait Panglaties under the banner of Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) organized their first program of the year, a picnic for members and friends at Mishrif garden Kuwait under leadership of President Rashmi Dmello and team. It was a very successful event as everyone thoroughly
A medley of music marked the first post-centenary Reunion of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) held at the river-front Boat Club, Sultan Battery, here on Sunday February 15. Set against the backdrop of Phalguni River, with the trees lighted with strings of multi-hued bulbs,
The Bollywood high ranking playback singer and the former front-man of the Indipop band Silk Route MrMohitChauhan will be performing live in Kuwait in a noble cause to support Maa Hospital. The event will be held on Friday 20th February at Daiya Indoor stadium,
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Sunday said the RSS supported anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal
USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners, known as one of the most vibrant associations among parishes in Udupi diocese, with widespread presence across the UAE, celebrated the parish feast of Our Lady of Health (Savud Mai), by staging..[Video]
The members of Konkani Cultural Organization Abu Dhabi organized a fun-filled picnic at the Al Wathba Park on Friday the 13th February 2015. KCO Abu Dhabi has been organizing several programs in Abu Dhabi every year such as Annual Day, Sport Day etc and keeps all Mangalorean..
The post graduation department of Physics of St Philomena College here organized Phoenix 2015,â€The Immortality of Knowledge’ at their silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Friday February 13. Fr Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, chairman of Centre for PG studies, St Philomena College,
Madwa Vadiraja Technical Institute, Bantakal organized fifth annual sports day here on Saturday February 14.Manipal University sports director Dr Kemparaj H B inaugurated the sports day at the campus, here on Saturday morning. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kemparaj said
For Arvind Kejriwal, who assumed charge as Delhi’s eighth Chief Minister today, it has been a remarkable journey since AAP’s drubbing in the 2014
Fr. Valerian Castelino (70) of Moodubelle serving in Chikmagalur Diocese since 1974 passed away in the early morning of Sunday, 8 February 2015 at Bala Yesu Nivas, Parvathipura, Chikmagalur.
Biting cold winds of winter in Dubai gave way to warm and pleasant weather outdoor, around 150 people started flowing steadily towards Zabeel Park gate number 3 here on Friday February 6 to participate in the family picnic with Ferarites UAE.The entire event was conducted by...
The preparations are on full swing by Gammath Kalavider UAE, local theater troupe of coastal district of Karnataka to stage much-awaited Tulu comedy play, Yeddeduppuga, by playwright G Krishna Manjeshwar at Emirates Theater,
All the exit polls today have predicted a majority for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Delhi Assembly elections with one of them giving it as high as 53 seats in the
A 48-year-old woman from Chitradurga district succumbed at the KMC Hospital in Manipal on Friday. With this the number of H1N1 deaths in Karnataka has shot up to three. It is also said that two other patients are being treated at KMC Hospital, Manipal, for swine flu.
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) organized its Parish Feast at Indian Community School Auditorium, Shara Amman, Salmiyah here on Friday January 30 evening. Fr Noel D’Almeda, parish priest of St Daniel Comboni, Abbassiya here, NRI Forum president Pascal
The countdown has begun for the fifteenth year anniversary celebration of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) that will be held at American International School (AIS)] Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, here on Friday February 13 at 4.30pm. The evening has been planned with
Senior VHP leader Praveen Togadia has been barred from entering Bengaluru from
Biting cold winds of winter in Dubai gave way to warm and pleasant weather on Friday January 30 as people gathered in large numbers at Zabeel Park to participate in the fun, dance and food hosted by SMKC Dubai. All in all, a crowd of around 500 assembled at noon time to enjoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today sought a majority for BJP in Delhi by
Konkans Dubai Men team managed to beat Bunts Dubai in an electrifying thriller to lift the most prestigious Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial Throwball Silver Jubilee Trophy while in Ladies [Video]
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized Kala Sanz - 2015, a non-stop entertainment program with over 100 artists at Kamil Al Rayes Auditorium, American International School, Maidan Hawally, here recently.
Kundapur Varado Welfare Association (KVWA) here organized the annual get-together of their members and their families at Rajdhani Palace Restaurant, Khaitan here on Friday January 30. The programme commenced with the
Dr M V Shetty Institute of Technology (MVSIT) here will be organizing first alumni association meet, Milan - 2015 at Dr M V Shetty seminar hall, here on Saturday January 31 at 10.00am.Dr Uday Kumar Yaragatti, dean of students’ welfare, National Institute of Technology – Karnataka
The unprecedented historic Horekanike procession on Thursday, 29 January 2015 from 4 pm to 6pm marked the commencement of the Centenary celebration of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva. There was overwhelming participation by not only the parishioners of Shirva but also from other
Arjuna Archery Arts and Sports Club UAE organized its first all India level Kabaddi Fest at GMC University ground, Ajman, behind Khalifa Hospital on Jan Friday January 23. There were altogether 26 teams from different states who took part in the fest, 21 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu
Fr P Raj, principal of St Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle, near here set the motion for pilgrims’ walkathon to St Lawrence shrine, Attur in Karkal, on Tuesday January 27 at 4.00pm. The social activists and
Sachin Gaonkar who has already covered 25 states across India in a bicycle in 223 days arrived at Vishwasadamane, a home for mentally retarded here on Saturday January 24 at 11.00am. His mission to study the situation of mentally
The city-based Indiana Hospital has come forward to provide free health check up for the journalists of Dakshina Kannada district and their family members from February 1 in its premises.The initiative was inaugurated by the mayor
As it is said, during the last week of January all the roads lead to the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala as devotees of St. Lawrence make a bee-line to his shrine to thank him for all the favours that they have received from
Yet another feather has been added to the crown of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala that has already been basking in glory owing to its immense contribution to the society. The Kshetra’s Dharmadhikari Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade is now a recipient of Padma Vibhushan
Signalling renewed intensity in ties, India and the US on Sunday decided to further "elevate" the long-standing strategic partnership by enhancing cooperation in a raft of crucial areas including defence, trade and commerce
Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) organized an international conference on â€Evidence Informed Practice: An Approach to Healthcare Reform’ at DR TMA Pai Hall, Manipal University, Manipal, here from Saturday
As the Church dedicated to Our Lady of Health at Shirva-the Mother Parish of Belle, Mudarangadi, Shankerpura, Pernal, Pamboor, Kalatthur and Yermal, completes a century of its inauguration and blessing by the then Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Paul Perini on 9 February 1915.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Shirva-Church
Since independence, India’s progress has been exceptional and notable in many ways. Various stalwarts in their own capacity have strived for the progress and development of our nation. India has witnessed increasing economic growth, improved literacy rate and substantial improvement
The curtains on the year-long silver jubilee celebrations of Manipal College of Nursing (MCON), Manipal will come down with a two-day international conference, the annual day and the alumni meet this week-end. The celebrations began last year with an international symposium
Delhi chief ministerial aspirants, AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal and BJP’s Kiran Bedi declared their movable and immovable assets on Wednesday in the run-up to the
St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) will be organizing Family Fun Day at Zabeel Park, gate number 1, here on Friday January 30 from 9.00am to 6.00pm. Cool winter winds and pleasant sunshine is what is needed for a Day
Preparations are in full swing as the countdown begins to the much-awaited KCO Throw ball & Volley ball Tournament scheduled to kick off on Friday January 23, 2015 at Abu Dhabi Indian School ground from 8 A.M
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK] will be organizing a Fun Filled evening at American Internal School (AIS) Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, here to celebrate their fifteenth anniversary on Friday February 13 at 4.30pm. The special attraction will be singing by Golden Voice
The 42 foot high gigantic monolith statue of Lord Bahubali atop Gommata Betta came alive donning various hues on Wednesday marking the grand start of the 10-day grand ritual of Mahamasthakabhisheka here. More than a thousand devotees sitting in the main venue and another equal
BJP on Monday announced that former IPS officer Kiran Bedi will be its chief ministerial candidate for the upcoming elections in Delhi.
A day after being slapped with show-cause notice by Election Commission (EC)
It’s a major sports meet that was made possible because of earnest interest of state sports minister Abayachandra Jain. The state administration has provided synthetic track for the budding athletes which got to be utilized to the fullest.
St Philomena College here celebrated National Cadet Corps (NCC) Day at the College premises on Saturday January 17. The retired Colonel G D Bhat was the chief guest hoisted NCC flag to begin the celebrations here on Saturday morning. Speaking on the occasion, Colonel Bhat said,
“All that matters is honesty, Integrity and courage to face your conviction” said Rev. Fr. Joachim Fernandes, Parish Priest, Kelarai, quoting eminent singer Usha Uttup, in his address at 7th Lancy Noronha Nite at St. Agnes
In a press meet held in the city today the former union minster Janardhan Poojari has slammed the founders of Congress saying it is against the secular policy of the congress. "80% of the people of India are Hindus. Being hindus they do not like the ’Hindutva’ of VHP,
Pope Francis declared Blessed Joseph Vaz a saint at an Eucharistic celebration at Galle face green park on Wednesday, ending a long wait for the canonization of the 17th century Goan priest. Church bells rang and lakh of people clapped as Pope Francis said, "We declare and
Unmindful of severe opposition from Congress leaders, including KPCC president G Parameshwara, Puttur block Congress chief Hemanth Shetty on Wednesday launched the Bharatiya Hindu Parishad (BHP) at NH Kille Maidan
BJP today slapped a show cause notice on party’s Unnao MP Sakshi Maharaj asking
The renowned musicians presented melodious music during Alvas Virasat at Vidhyagiri, here on Sunday January 11. Vidwan Pramath Kiran, the renowned percussionist of national fame, Vidwan K U Jayachandra Rao and young
In a moral policing incident reported from Korangipalla near Ullal, a youth was assaulted with lethal weapons by a gang belonging to another community on Sunday, January 11. The injured youth is Padmanabha, a resident of Boliyar who runs a mobile recharge shop in the vicinity.
Wooing global investors, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today promised to make
Music legend and playback singer K J Yesudas turned 75 today and celebrated his birthday by visiting Mookambika temple at Kollur in Karnataka where he offered ’Sangeetharchana’ before the Goddess. The iconic singer, who has enthralled music fans over five decades through
Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "anarachist" comment, AAP leader
“Alva’s Virasat is a unique occasion because it is a privilege for all of us. This event creates a wonder in me as it is special and as it enlightens us about our culture. The credit of conducting this event should be given Dr M Mohan Alva
St. Lawrence Parishioners of Moodubelle celebrated their solemn annual feast with devotion and fervour on Wednesday, 7 January 2015 at 10 am. Rev. Fr. Ronald Serrao, former Assistant Parish Priest of the parish
Bunts Bahrain celebrating their 12th Annual Celebration at the InterContinental Regency Bahrain gave a glimpse of their rich culture to the Bahrain Indians present on the occasion. Continuing the traditional practice of Kumba Swagatha for welcoming the guests, the program commences
The former union minister Janardhan Poojary continuing the verbal battle along
Stressing the dignity of labour, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani
A businessman was brutally hacked to death by a gang of four at Soorinje in the limits of Surathkal Police station on
On the eve of the annual parish feast, the Vespers with all its traditional moorings was observed with great devotion, enthusiasm and gaiety in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on the evening of Tuesday, 6 January 2014 from 6.30 pm
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said Tuesday that he was stunned to know that his wife
The 157th Monthly Theatre programme of Mandd Sobhann was presented on Sunday, Jan 4, 2015, at Kalaangann. Prajoth D’Sa of Kallianpur – a young singer, composer and performer, who is an emerging star of the Konkani music scene, presented â€Prajoth D’Sa – Live’ – a musical show..
The Centenary of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva was celebrated on Saturday, 31 January 2015 in a memorable manner with solemn thanksgiving mass offered by four Bishops-Most Rev. Dr. Aloysisu P. D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore as the chief celebrant, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi,
The Mangalore Catholic Co-Op Bank Ltd, Moodbidri branch organized its customer’s Meet on 4th January 2015 at Samaja Mandir Bhavan, Moodbidri. The Chairman Francis Cutinho presided over the customer meet. Addressing the gathering Francis Cutinho said’ the bank has a history
The traditional Confraternity Sunday prior to the annual feast was observed with devotion and grand Eucharistic procession by the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on 4 January 2015. The Confraternity Sunday
The Confraternity Sunday, in preparation for the forthcoming Annual Parish Feast of Mount Rosary Church Santhekatte Kallianpur, was observed with a solemn mass and a grand Eucharistic procession on Sunday, 4th January 2015.
The use of Mahatma Gandhi’s image on beer cans and bottle by a US company has raised hackles with a petition being filed in a Hyderabad court alleging it had insulted the father of the nation following which the liquor company has apologised. The Connecticut-based
Under fire from the speaker Kagodu Thimappa for supposedly having given
A group of ten students from the prestigious American Pennsylvania University led by Dr. Femida Handy, their professor along with Prof. Vinod Dxit, professor in the Nitte University, the co-ordinator of the group visited Moodubelle
Security around the country’s airports has been stepped up and all anti-hijacking
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association Kuwait (KCWA) has taken up yet another noble cause to help the mentally challenged and physically disabled children who are belonging to the poorest families of our society.
Shiv Sena today held protests here demanding cancellation of Pakistani ghazal
Pamboor Welfare Association of Kuwait (PWAK), organized Parish Feast, Christmas and New Year Party in Abbasiya Hall for the 1st time in Kuwait on 2-Jan-2015. The program commenced by the Introduction by compere
Mount Rosary Church is situated at a distance of 63 kms to the north of Mangalore and 5 kms from Udupi, and is surrounded by Kallianpur-Milagres, Kemannu, Thottam, Kolalgiri, Brahmavar, and Udupi parises. It is strategically located close to
Mount-Rosary-Church
Fine Arts Association of St. Philomena College, Puttur had organized a workshop on â€Nature and Fine Arts’ at Birumale Hill.The Resource Person of the programme, Dr. Prasanna Rai K, Heade of the Department of Botany, St. Philomena College said, “ Fine Arts is the offshoot of the nature and bot
“Tuesday, January 6, 2015 will be written in golden letters in the history of Mount Rosary Church”, said Rev. Fr. Philip Neri Aranha, parish priest of Mount Rosary Church, Santekatte, Kallinapur while addressing
The RSS has silently dumped pracharak Rajeshwar Singh, the convenor of the
The government today raised excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre each
Saudi Konkan Youngsters (SKY) Dammam celebrated its annual Christmas event “Nathalancho Dabazo” on Friday 12th December 2014 at Hotel Dhahran International, Al Khobar. The colorful event began with lighting the
Debris spotted today during an aerial search for AirAsia flight QZ8501 is from the missing plane, Indonesia’s director general of civil aviation told AFP. Besides debris, several victims’ bodies too, spotted floating over the waves in Java Sea, Indonesian officials told local TV.
KCA, UK held the Christmas celebration, which is popularly known as â€Christmas Boom’ for the eight successive years. This is one of the events hosted by KCA UK, which attract people from different community to come together and share some memorable moments. The event was held at
A woman was killed, and several sustained injuries when a low intensity bomb went off outside Coconut Grove Restaurant on Church Street on Sunday evening. 38-year-old Bhavani from Tamil Nadu, was rushed to Mallya Hospital, succumbed to injuries. Hospital sources said
In an exciting finale, Dendoor Friends claimed Mercy Trophy 2015 defeating Moodubelle Junior Cricketers (MJC) in the limited overs Cricket Tournament held on Sunday, 28 December 2014 from 9 am to 5 pm in St. Lawrence PU
The Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released a new video accusing the
The ICYM Unit of Moodubelle spread the Christmas message by presenting tableau associated with the birth of Jesus at
Konkani lovers in and around Mangaluru are in for a memorable evening on Sunday January 18 2015 with ’Sangeeth Ras’ Lancy Noronha and his entire troupe set again to rock the stage of St Agnes Special School open ground, Bendore, here at 6.30pm.
A youth died in a bike accident near Moodubelle here late night on Thursday December 25. The deceased has been identified as Henil Mathias (25), son of Henry and Leena Mathias, residents of Shirva.
The ICYM Unit of Moodubelle parish organized Christmas Carols singing in different wards of the Moodubelle parish on 20, 21, and 22 December 2014. The ICYM members were divided into four groups each group under a leader and accompanied by a priest, brother or animator.
The Narendra Modi led government is likely to announce Bharat Ratna for veteran BJP leader and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and educationist Madan Mohan Malviya on Thursday, Dec 25. The government chose to
Solemnity and gaiety marked the celebration of Christmas in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on the evening of 24 December 2014. The atmosphere in the church and surrounding premises was befitting the celebration of the great feast of the birth of Jesus.
ICYM unit of Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here organized Christmas Tree competition in order to unite parishioners on Sunday December 21. Pamboor parish priest Fr Paul Rego, parish council vice president Prakash Noronha and secretary Asuntha D’Souza,
Florine Martiz (90) w/o late Marcel Martiz,Mother of late Sr.Pauline Martiz
At the Christmas Snehakoota held under the auspices of Shirva Unit of the Catholic Sabha on Saturday, 20 December 2014 at 5 pm at the Shirva township, speakers representating Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities made a fervent appeal for communal harmony, mutual
The National level Aloysian Fest- 2014-15 concluded after 3 days of festivities here on Saturday December 20.The valedictory program was presided by the campus minister Fr Francis D’Almeida, in the presence of the principal Fr Swebert D’Silva. The chief guest of the function
Four minor boys have been arrested for allegedly raping a 7-year-old girl in Gulbarga district in north Karnataka
Vishwa Hindu Parishad today "re-converted" over 200 tribal Christians to
The NSS Unit of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle celebrated a decade of its service to the society on Sunday, 21 December 2014 at 3.30 pm. The Decennial Celebration function was inaugurated by Rajendra Prasad IPS
Just few days after the interim stay by the Karnataka High Court against the Kambala ban, the Kambala season has begun with Baaradi Kamabala at Baaradi Beedu here on Saturday December 20.South Canara District Credit Co-operative (SCDCC) Bank chairman N Rajendra Kumar
Mount Carmel Central School celebrated its glittering Kindergarten Day at their newly-built Mother Veronica Auditorium here on Saturday, December 20.It was organized as a nostalgic event for the guests, parents, well wishers, teachers and tiny tots. The colorful event, started with a
Ryan International Group of Education Institutions organized World Scholars Cup (WSC) – India Round at Ryan International School, Malad (West), here on December 18 and at concluded at Hotel Lalit, here on December 19.
Sri Rama Sene chief Pramod Mutalik appeared in district Justice Munsif and First Grade Court (JMFC) here on Saturday December 20, related to 2009 Pub Attack that attracted the global media towards the coastal
Chalipolilu, Tulu movie that was the fifty-secondth movie in forty-three-years history of Tulu filmdom, produced by Prakash K Pandeshwar under the banner Jayakirana Films and directed by Veerendra Shetty Kavoor has successfully
Nathuram Godse, who killed Mahatma Gandhi was as patriot as Gandhiji, Sri
Strongly defending the current controversial campaign of the Sangh
Large conglomerates from India and abroad today announced huge investment and job
Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal will convene state-wide protests demanding resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as he continues to follow anti-hindu policies. In a bid to appease the minorities, Siddaramaiah is neglecting the Hindus, alleged
St Aloysius College inaugurated the three day National fest 2014-15 in the college premises at 9:30 am on Thursday December 18 by welcoming the Chief guest Shree Vasthi Venkatesh the senior division manager of the Central Bank of India, Bangaluru.Fr Denzil Lobo SJ, rector of St Aloysius
The 5th edition of the Mangalore Friends Corporate Cup organized by Mangalore Friends Sohar, was conducted on the 12th of December 2014 in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The tournament as usual opened up with big fanfare and 16 corporate companies participated in this biggest corporate
In a heart-warming action, the heart of a brain dead child was airlifted from HAL Airport here to Chennai for transplantation after police created a "green corridor" to enable its unhindered transportation. The heart of the two years ten months old brain dead child was taken from
Rotary Club of Shankerpura celebrated Club Day and Christmas along with Inner Wheel Club, family members and friends at Rotary Centenary Bhavan, Shankerpura here on Thursday December 18. The chief guest on this occasion
Two persons were hospitalized on Thursday, December 18 after they reportedly consumed packaged water, which was contaminated by a poisonous dead spider. The duo- Sundar Shetty and Suresh had purchased the packaged drinking water from a wine shop at Laila in Belthangady in
The message of communal harmony, peace, love and understanding echoed in the Christmas 2014 Celebration held at Mother of Sorrows Church Compound, Udupi on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 at 6 pm organized by Lions Club International, District 317 C in association with
Herald Mathias, an active Shirva parishioner, residing in Dubai, has been elected the president of USWAS (UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association, Shirva). In a recently held meeting in Dubai, the committee members of USWAS gathered to elect the new managing committee for the year
Gender audit focusing safety is a must in schools and colleges, said Dr P Indira, retired Professor and former chairperson of the department of sociology and director of International Centre at University of Mysore. Dr Indira was
Adding fuel to fire in the recent conversion-row, working president of right-wing
Veronia Saldanha (97), wife of Late Philip Saldanha and mothr of Albert/Alice
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the populist party that has lost its credibility and confidence of common man due to authoritarian behaviour of some its top leaders will rebuild party through Mission Vistaar. Addressing the media persons at AAP office here on Tuesday December 16, AAP
To commemorate India’s victory over Pakistan in 1971 war to liberate Bangladesh from Pakistan, DK district Ex-Servicemen’s Association in collaboration with Lions Club International district 317 D and Shastavu Sri Bhootanateshwar Temple Trust organized public homage to
The decision of the Karnataka High Court to permit Kambala (buffalo slush race) with some conditions, was greeted with distribution of sweets and celebrations in the two coastal districts. The District Kambala Samiti, Mangaluru, which has been fighting for the continuation of folk
The department of Atomic Energy (DAE), government of India, sanctioned a research
In a hit-and-run case, a 65-year-old woman was killed when a Toofan Jeep knocked
â€It’s the celebration of taking Tulu to the hearts of people. The presence of God cannot only be experienced in temples, it can be found in universe. Likewise, the people of mother tongue Tulu are living all across the world.
Come December, and the shrine campus has multiple events and happenings of all sorts, and one among them is the Carmel Day, loved by its devoted audience who want to be there, rain or sun. Carmel Day is a performance event
Petrol and diesel prices were today cut by Rs 2 per litre each as international oil prices
Senior VHP leader Praveen Togadia today criticised Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam
The human rights are essential that gives dignity to an individual. Meanwhile, one can lead better life by knowing his/her rights to experience liberty. The democratic values will be strengthened; the oppressed people will lead better lives, said Udupi district human rights Commission president
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday threw an "open challenge" to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP
The Supreme Court today passed a stay order on the ’Made Snana’ ritual that was earlier allowed by the Karnataka High Court. While the defendants’ lawyer argued that ’Made Snana’ is an age old practise and it should be allowed, SC dismissed the argument citing that untouchability
The family of Nanditha, a 14-year-old girl of Theerthahalli who died under mysterious circumstances is being burdened with problems. A grocery shop owned by Krishnamurthy, the father of the Nanditha was set ablaze by
Amid a raging row over alleged forced reconversion in Agra, a Hindu organisation
Mangaluru north legislative assembly constituency has a long tradition of communal harmony and pleads the people of my constituency to maintain the same, said local MLA Moideen Bava. Addressing the media persons during
The annual feast of Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here was held with utmost religious fervor from Tuesday December 9 to Wednesday December 10. The festal Holy Mass was celebrated by Fr Royal Nazareth, director of
Sri Ram Sene Chief Pramod Muthalik on Thursday, December 11 was granted
The 71st annual general meeting of Konkani Natak Sabha was held on 30th November 2014 at Don Bosco Hall, here. The meeting was presided over by the President Fr Peter Cyprian D’Souza.The general secretary Sunil Menezes read
Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL), a Master Franchisee for West & South India operations of McDonald’s restaurants, announced its entry into Mangalore with the launch of two restaurants. These launches add to the established network of 74 restaurants across Southern
In a stern warning to BJP MPs, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked them
Indian Cultural Society (ICS) presented a fabulous entertainment programme, â€Aashiq Banaya Aapne’ here on Friday November 28, featuring music director, producer, composer, actor and playback singer Himesh Reshammiya.
The government may award Bharat Ratna to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 90th birthday on December 25. Many BJP MPs have conveyed
The Sixth Additional District and Sessions court, and Special Court for sexual assault cases on Tuesday, December 9 sentenced the accused to life imprisonment until last breath in connection with attempt to rape and murder case of
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited opened its sixty-first branch at Navkar Heights building, Anjoorfata, Old Agra Road, Bhiwandi, here on Monday December 8. The Bank chairman Jaya C Suvarna inaugurated the new branch by cutting the ribbon here on Monday morning.
Confraternity Sunday was observed at Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here onDecember 8, as a preparation to the annual feast. The ceremony was started by hoisting the papal colors by parish priest Fr Paul Rego along with parish council vice president Prakash
The Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh marked the beginning of Advent season with a grand Christmas Bash combined with the felicitation of Mrs. Pramila Rodrigues and the release of Debut Konkani music Album “Ashellon" by Roshan
The Indian orbiter Mangalayana made its maiden flight to mars amidst hair-raising stunts, the talent exhibition to satiate minds and spirits, meticulous arrangement transpired the viewers to a new world during the flood-lit
The so called Kothi Rama known for his climbing skills - Jyoti Raj alias Kothi Rama set his personal record by climbing 80 meters tallest skyscraper of the city - Inland Windsor, located at Airport Road here on Sunday
The first season of Karnataka Noble Trophy (KNT) Cricket Tournament with the slogan “Cricket for noble cause” jointly organized by Karnataka NRI Forum and Jamiyyatul Falah Jeddah, got off to a colorful start at the Sharbatli Ground,
The final rounds of Konkani poetry reciting competition for youth and children being organized by Kavita Trust will take place on January 11, 2015 during the occasion of Kavita Fest 2015. Altogether 18 youth have been selected
Pressing for the Centre to declare Bhagwad Gita as a ’Rashtriya Granth’ (national scripture), External Affairs
’Family Fiesta 2014’, successfully organized by Mangalore Konkans on Friday December 5, witnessed scores of people gathering at at Sharjah Wanderers Sports Club for a full day of thrill, excitement and fun. The day culminated with as much enthusiasm as it had begun, with the earnest
Bellevision Muscat organized annual picnic for the members and their families at a farm in Barka, about 60 kilometers from here on Friday November 28.The families gathered at the farm on Friday at 10.00am and after breakfast and
Tulunadu’s No. 1 FM station 92.7 BIG FM celebrated its seventh anniversary here on Saturday December 6. With Hindi, Kannada and Tulu as the languages and with entertaining songs and RJ’s, this radio channel has won the appreciation of the public.
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport on Wednesday December 3 seized gold brought in the form of silver-paint-coated suitcase handle buckle holders, ladies handbag buckles and jeans trouser buttons, totally weighing
Blood-stained uniforms and shoes of some of the CRPF personnel who were killed in the Sukma Naxal attack were today
The KCWA Talent Competition 2014 was held at Indian Community School, Khaitan here n Friday November 28. The event began at 1:40pm with the classroom events - coloring competition for the tiny-tots, painting competition on the theme ’Kuwait through my eyes’ for the pre-teens, aptitude
Bearys Cultural Forum (BCF), U.A.E., launched their sports Brochures on 29th November for Invitation and Announcing “Bearys Sports Festival – 2015 at the Gulf Medical University Ground at Ajman on 30th January 2015 (Friday)
The members of St. Francis Xavier I Ward celebrated the feast of their Patron Saint on Wednesday, 3 December 2014 at 5.15 pm in the small chapel built in the premises of Joseph Lobo near Nalkubeedhi. Rev. Fr. Roshan
Mangalore Konkans Dubai is all set to celebrate with families and friends, fun lovers and enthusiastic youngsters with ’Family Fiesta 2014’, an event that is sure to be cherished by the participants. The Fiesta will kick off at 10:30 am on
NCP chief Sharad Pawar was today admitted to a hospital here after he sustained leg injury from a fall at his Delhi residence.
Namma TV’s most popular reality show, Bale Telipale’s Gulf version is set to be held at Al Nasr Leisureland Ice Rink, here on Friday December 12 at 2.30pm. Prashamsa, the champions of Bale Telipale will perform with a special fresh script for the audiences of UAE and a complete comedy
The Sixth Additional District and Sessions court, and Special Court for sexual assault cases on Tuesday, December 2 convicted the accused in connection with attempt to rape and murder case of Soumya (22) in Baltila village, Kalladka in Bantwal on Febraury 24, 2013.
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited opened its sixtieth branch at Krishna Mahal Building, Nerul, Navi Mumbai, here on Monday December 1. The Bank chairman Jaya Suvarna inaugurated the new branch by cutting the ribbon here on Monday morning. Nerul – Shanishwar temple
Indian national Mr.Lambert D’Souza passed away on 2nd December at 3 am at Mubarak
A alto car allegedly illegally transporting cattle in inhumane way was intercepted
Cornered by a united opposition and isolated within the BJP, union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries
Vertigo is something that you might be suffering from, even without knowing about it. This is the feeling of dizziness that you sometimes get, which makes you think that
Haryana government today announced that it will honour the two sisters, who single
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport seized 2000.000 grams of gold on Saturday November 29, valued at over Rs 52 lac in the form of 2 numbers of 1 kilograms gold bars each concealed separately in 2 mobile
The abduction case of a 24-year old named Keerthika has got a new twist with the accused getting kidnapped minutes before the hearing of the said case at Puttur Court on Monday, December 1. Keerthika, a resident of Kallare was allegedly abducted in September this year.
It was just a few years ago Konkani music saw a emergence of a new music star on its horizon and so soon he has reached the Milestone of 30th successful music concerts in a very short span of time. Mangalore is getting set to host the 30th musical nite of another talented
In a rare show of courage, two college-going sisters thrashed three eve teasers
United Mangaloreans Kuwait – UMK, a group of like minded people whose dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality for the fifth time, during â€Fun-Filled Evening 2014’, through a successful full-house show staged to generate
The much eagerly awaited â€Christmas Food Fiesta-2014’, a charitable event organised by Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh episcopal city deanery began with a Cooking Competitionon Saturday November 29.
â€Karaval Milan’ has succeeded in chartering their profile to a new audience besides the old faithful by successfully organizing their Christmas Sports Fiesta 2014 at the event held at the â€Sharjah Wanderers’ on November 28...
Mrs. Sarojini Kamath, headmistress and popular science teacher of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle was given a warm send off on her retirement after 39 years of fruitful service..
The state health and family welfare minister U T Khader offered motion for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan at Mangalore University, Konaje complex here on Saturday November 29. The cleanliness campaign was organized by Mangalore
Thousands of farmers and general public, led by the district Kambala committee of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod, marched through the streets of the city here on Saturday November 29 strongly exressing their objection to the Supreme Court’s order to ban the traditional sport on
A special NIA court today remanded alleged ISIS ’recruit’ Arif Majeed in the probe agency’s custody till December 8
After Bengaluru police rejected permission for the ’Kiss of Love’ campaign that was
The movie producer and director Ram Shetty Mumbai, the well-known producer of the 1980 has come up with a new Tulu movie titled, ’Super Marmaye’ which will hit the silver screen during May 2015. Addressing the media persons
Susti celebration was held at Nagasannidi located at Hotel Kidiyoor, here on Thursday November 27. The astrologer and Vedic celebrant Kabiyady Jayaram Acharya led the religious celebrations along with Vedamurti Ramanad Bhat by basking 101 liters of milk and water of 101 tender coconuts
The district BJP has blamed urban development minister Vinay Kumar Sorake for the vacant MCC commissioners post.The senior BJP leader Umanath Kotian addressing the protestors infront of the MCC today...
In a recent development in the interfaith wedding of a student and a bus conductor
A new study has revealed that eating one table spoon of yoghurt can dramatically cut your chances of getting diabetes.
In wake of bird-flu cases being reported in the neighbouring state Kerala, state Minister for Health U T Khader urged the public to remain panic-free as the government had been taking precautionary measures adding that no such case or symptoms of the diseases were reported in the state so far
The annual sports day for the family members of Bellevision Bahrain was held at the grounds of Riffa Sports Club here on Friday November 21 from 9.00am – 2.00pm. The pleasant weather was an awesome opportunity to be out on the open grounds with a sporty mood. The opening ceremony
Jnana Ganga PU College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle, a unit of General Insurance Employees Co-operative Limited, here held their annual day celebrations on November 22. Belle gram panchayat president Rajendra Shetty hoisted the flag
The Annual Feast was celebrated with devotion and gaiety by the parishioners of Mother of Sorrows Church on Wednesday, 26 November 2014 at 10.15 am. Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese along with Most
The Karnataka state government appointed Taluk Panchayat president and district women’s Congress president Veronica Cornelio as the chairperson of Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited (KSDL). She is expected to assume the
It’s owing to wrong conception by the government constituted Animal Welfare Board that Kambala, the buffalo race, an ancient heroic art of coastal district faces the threat of banning in the guise of Supreme Court judgment.
Two persons died and nearly 15 passengers of bus injured when a truck collided with the bus at the busy Nantoor circle, on National Highway 66, here on Wednesday November 26 morning.The deceased has been identified as twenty-one-year-old Umanath,
Refuting opposition charges that little was being done to get back illicit money
St Philomena College, National Service Scheme (NSS) unit, here organized weeklong annual special camp at Panaje Higher Primary School, here from November 24 to November 30, with the motto â€Healthy Youngsters for the Healthy
A Canada-based NRI has lost Rs 1.13 crore from his account with a bank in Manipal
In a swift police action, Bengaluru police on Tuesday arrested 6 persons in connection with harassing a group of five women at MG road. Among the arrested, three hail
Congress veteran from Maharashtra Murli Deora, a Gandhi family loyalist, who held important posts in the party and Government during his over four decade-long political career, passed away here today after prolonged illness. He was 77. Deora had been unwell and was
Mandd Sobhann, city-based organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide will be organizing conferring of Global Konkani Music Awards ceremony at Kalaangann, Makale, here on Sunday December 21 at 6.00pm. The eminent Hindi and Marathi cine and TV star
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wife Jashodaben on Monday filed an
Reema Mathias, Class VIII student of St Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle, near here bagged first place in high jump at district level sports meet held at Perdoor, near here from November 17 to November 18. Slavin D’Souza
Center for Health and Development in collaboration with Milagres Group of Educations Institutions held a NSS special camp at Guttakaadu village, Kinnigoli, near here on Sunday November 23.Dr Sanjay Kini, project head of Center for Health and Development, spoke on road traffic accidents
In this IT era there is explosion of knowledge, while the people should be increasingly sensitized to voluntarily donate their blood to save lives, said Udupi district information officer Rohini. Rohini was speaking after inaugurating blood camp that was organized by Holy Cross
More than 300 Kulshekarites participated in the whole day - long program that began with the invocation of God by Fr. Francis Lewis, Parish priest, Christ Church, Manipal. Organizing committee wished all the participants..
Thousands of devotees on Saturday (November 22) thronged old Goa to witness the decennial exposition of relics of St Francis Xavier, a month-long event that commenced on Saturday. The relics of St Francis Xavier (SFX) were taken into procession from Bom Jesus
A pedestrian trying to cross the busy Mangalore - Kundapur National Highway 66
The parents of a five-year-old girl lodged a complaint with RT Nagar police on Friday alleging that a woman teacher sexually assaulted the girl at Navodaya Vidyaniketan School, located on Dinnur Main Road. Police said the teacher, aged around 30 years, had been detained and booked
Our Lady of Health parish, Shirva, near here organized Udupi diocesan level Bible quiz as part of centenary celebration of parish at Don Bosco Hall, Shirva, here recently. Twenty-groups from different parishes across Udupi diocese participated in the Bible quiz.
The green lush grounds of Sharjah Wanderers will be host to the Karaval Milan X’mas Sports Fiesta to be held on November 28, 2014.The general mood has been buoyed by the excellent weather and the anticipation of a Friday full of
A visit to Joida taluk the green heaven, sparkling Kali River with the backdrop of the evergreen forest, the lush sanctuary and a Birder’s paradise. Our visit included Nujji, Patne, Henkola and Dandeli, bliss to every nature lover.. [By Sapna Noronha]
Travelogue
A day after the arrest of an MP of her party in connection with the Saradah scam, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a blistering attack against
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday exhorted the people in this Jammu and Kashmir town to unshackle themselves from the yoke of dynastic politics. Modi said that Jammu and Kashmir
The fifty-ninth branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, multi-state scheduled bank was inaugurated at the ground floor of Sri Krishna Gyan Mandir Patshala building, Wadala, here on Thursday November 20. Billawar Association Mumbai® honorary president and Bharat Bank
This summer I had an opportunity see and feel Niagara Falls. First I happened to visit Canada side of it. Two weeks later we traveled from Maryland to Niagara of US side and spent two days and fortunate to see Niagara by night under the colorful lights. Niagara Falls.. [By Ronald Saby]
Travelogue
The students of Narayan Guru Auditorium Kadandale – Paladka Karate classes bagged 5 gold and 1 bronze in national
It’s raining Tulu movies now. Another much anticipated Tulu movie, Madime will hit the silver screens here on Thursday November 20.Oriyaddori Asal, Tulu blockbuster movie famed Vijayakumar Kodialbail directed Madime -movie with his previous pair Likhith Shetty and Ramya Barna in the lead
The much awaited magical classical music and dance by famous artists of Soorya Festival enthralled the art and music lovers at the Sh. Zayed Auditorium of Abu Dhabi Indian School on Monday evening of 17 Nov 2014, The
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport have busted another modus operandi of gold smuggling and seized gold weighing 1816.550 grams totally, in 2 separate cases valued at over Rs 48 lac.In the first case, the officers
Focus Raghu, city photographer bagged the first prize in the national photography competitions of monuments, culture and heritage of Karnataka division, organized by Federation of Indian Photography and Karnataka tourism department. The picture of Ibrahim Roza clicked at Bijapur
The annual feast of Fatima Church Pernal was held on Wednesday 19th Nov.The annual parish feast was celebrated with the usual grandeur. Priests from the Deanery, from the parish and outside were there in good number and the Church was full with parishioners and
Xavier Benjamin Lobo aged 77 years husband of Mrs. Carmin Lobo,
The Blessed Sacrament was brought in a procession from St Jerome’s parish, Kashmira, here to St Joseph’s parish, Mira Road (East) here on Monday November 17.The parishioners of Mira Road gathered for prayer and worship
Emirates Pangalites, UAE will be holding domestic workers day-out at Zabeel Park, gate number 3 here on Friday November 28. This day is specially planned for all Konkani-speaking- domestic-workers who are working and residing
Tulu Drama "Ellya Vishaya Malla Malpodchi" in association with St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association was played on the ground of St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road on 16th Nov, 2014. St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association
The eye camp held at Fr L M Pinto Hospital, Badyar, near Guruvayanakere in Beltangady taluk, organized by Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) on Sunday November 16 drew an impressive response with 230 patients
’Alva’s Nudisiri-2014,’ three day-conference of Kannada literature and culture conclude at Vidyagiri campus of Alva’s Education Foundation on Sunday, November 16. ’Alva’s Virasat-2014,’ awards were conferred on Dr Sangamesha Savadattimatha, Prof. Vasanth Kushtagi
Konkan Kalzam, an association of Konkani people of coastal Karnataka celebrated their silver jubilee at St Antony parish, Sakinaka, Andheri (East) here on Saturday November 15.Mumbai Auxiliary Bishop Dr Perceval Fernandes celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass along with Sakinaka
Government employees who have children suffering from autism will be exempted from routine transfers and they will not be asked to take voluntary retirement on
When the coastal districts of undivided Dakshina Kannada is left in lurch of banning
Konkan Ghar Riyadh (KGR) successfully held its annual sports meet 2014 in Riyadh on November 14, while commemorating the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, celebrated as children’s day.The day commenced with very favorite traditional south Indian Breakfast,
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will use all its resources and energy to construct a
A man has been arrested by the Puttur police on Saturday, November 15 on
In an electrifying final match between Buts Dubai Vs Mogaveers ladies match, Bunts Dubai snatched the trophy from Mogaveers while Konkans Dubai again had to settle with Runners upi and Bunts Dubai (Men)
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday launched the party’s Delhi Dialogue campaign and wooed the national capital’s
TOTS Pre School at Sahakarnagar celebrated Children’s Day at their campus. A Simulation Play was set up where they had arranged a TotsMovie theater and a Tots Café in the premises. The teachers distributed dummy currencies to the kids with which they bought movie tickets at the
Chalipolilu, Tulu movie is set to create history because of its box-office hit in terms of viewership and earning, will be screened in theaters in Shimoga and Bhadravati from Friday November 21. It’s the first ever Tulu movie will be screened
Call it by different names: aata, bayalaata, or Yakshagana. And there is no Mangalorean or Kannadiga who has not been overwhelmed by this folk performing art. Mangaluru Balaga Sohar wanted to give a feast to the eyes, minds and
India is being ruled by people who are "angry" and the Congress was the only party which can take the country
An underpass proposed at Nanthoor Junction here will soon become a reality with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) sending a final land acquisition proposal to the Union government for its approval. Shriram Mishra, Project Director, NHAI, Mangaluru, told that the NHAI..
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will be revising parking fee at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) from Saturday
Emirates Pangalites, UAE an association of Pangla Parishioners residing in U.A.E organized a Blood Donation Camp successfully. The 2nd Blood Donation Camp was organized under the slogan “Give Blood, Give Life” on Friday, 07th November 2014..
The shifting of D.V. Sadananda Gowda from the Railways to the Union Ministry of Law and Justice is being seen, by and large, as a setback to railway projects in the State. “It is bad luck to Karnataka that he has shifted,” said Krishna Prasad K.N., a Bengaluru-based observer
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) will be organizing fifteenth anniversary celebration at Kuwait Medical Association Auditorium, Jabriya, here on Friday February 13 at 4.30pm. It will be held to fundraise for
The sixty-seven-year-old Jerome D’Souza, Gurkar of St Joseph’s parish upper ward,
Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM) season 4 winner Morvine Quadros was received at the Kuwait airport on Saturday November 8 night by the family members, friends, well wishers and many others with flowers. Though flight landed one hour late than the scheduled time, people were waiting
KL Rahul’s hard work and prayers have been answered. The Karnataka wicket-keeper batsman will be on the flight to Australia later this month for India’s four-Test tour. Following five straight overseas Test series’ losses, starting all the way back in England in 2011 and coming a full
A new study has found that daily consumption of fruit juice can actually prove dangerous for the heart.
I was in just grade two then, studying in St. John’s Primary School at Shankerpura. It was our class teacher taking kannada class and reciting poem GovinaHadu and all of a sudden tears rolled down my eyes fell on the slate erasing first letters I wrote..[By Alphonse Mendonsa]
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Past District Governors of Multiple District 1 in the State of Illinois held their Annual Banquet and Election of Officer. Dr. Austin Prabhu, twice Past District Governor from Mother District of Lionism, District 1A has been elected
The ninth Graduation Day of St Joseph Engineering College - Vamanjoor, Mangalore was held on the 8th of November, 2014 at SJEC Open Air Stage. The Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the President of SJEC
It was a glorious and glittering celebration for “KaDaM” (Kundapura Devadiga Mitra) members when they congregated to commemorate their fourth anniversary on 7th Nov at Marco Polo Hotel Deira, Dubai in midst of jam
MLC Ivan D’Souza who had sparked the a row while retaliating former DCM Eshwarapa’s statements about Chief minister Siddaramiah and home minister K J George apologized to Eshwarappa and his family, the people of Karnataka and has stated that they were the words of
Alvas Education Foundation – Moodubidri will present eleventh Alvas Nudisiri – 2014, three-day Kannada literary extravaganza at Sundari Anand Alva campus of Alvas Education Institutions, Vidhyagiri, Moodbidri,
It’s one of the most hydrating bites (cucumber has 90 % water) in hot weather and now, here’s more reason to tuck into the cool, fleshy vegetable.
A car turned turtle besides concrete road at Kankanady, here on Friday November 7
The people hailing form undivided Dakshina Kannada of Karnataka who are settled across Maharashtra will present cultural show during Vishwa Tuluvere Parba – 2014 scheduled to be held at Sahyadri College campus, Adyar
Vishwabrahmana Okkoota Muscat celebrated its 5th Vishwakarma Pooja Mahotsawa ably conducted by Veda Brahmashri Purohit Shreekanta H.R, Astrologer and Chief Priest of Shree Kaalikamba Dathatreya Temple, N.R. Pura
In the morning, when you wake up, the first thing to enter your organism should be a glass of warm water. In addition, read why. The warm water is the most powerful
The row over wearing ’Hijab’ (headscarf) has surfaced again in an educational
Media reports emanating from New Delhi suggesting Goa Chief Minister Manohar
Muharram was celebrated by the Muslims throughout the world with great devotion and fervour. Unlike Eid, Muharram is not a festive occasion, but a solemn one, which mourns the martyrdom of the revered Hazrat Imam Hussain,
The body of an Indian waiter, who was the last missing victim of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia, has been found while dismantling the vessel, nearly three years after Italy’s worst postwar maritime disaster.
Chalipolilu, fifty-second Tulu movie in the history of 43 years has been successfully running in theaters in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district. It’s also surging in earning. The initial success is likely to surpass the records
Mandd Sobhann - Carvalho Ghorannem Kalakar Puroskar was conferred on young Konkani music composer Roshan D’Souza Angelore, during the function held at Kalaangann, here on Sunday November 2.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is like Indira Gandhi in leadership style, and he has also
The bollywood movie producer and director Gregory L D’Almeida, who is hailing from Moodubelle in Udupi district expressed condolence over the demise of bollywood actor Sadashiv Amrapurkar, here on Monday November 3.
Piusnagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) organized an annual family get-together at Green Island, Shaab, here on Friday October 31 for all Piusnagar parish families. The day started with the prayer by Wilma Menezes on Sunday
Famad Pernal, an association uniting UAE resident parishioners of Pernal in Udupi diocese, elected its executive committee recently. This was during their annual general body meeting on the occasion of Monthi Fest celebrations. Cleevan Mendonca, a young and charming leader
Following the feast of All Saints on 1 November, All Souls Day was observed on Sunday, 2 November 2014 by the Christians throughout the world to remember and pray for the souls of the departed family members and near and dear ones. The Holy Mass for the departed souls was offered..
Dr Leo Cornelio, the Archbishop of Bhopal, offered prayers in remembrance of the ’Souls of the departed’ at Bhadbhada cemetery and Bairagarh cemetery here on Sunday November 2. Nearly five-thousand faithful comprised friends
The third annual general body meeting (AGM) of Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) was held at St Joseph’s church hall, Nothcote, here on Saturday November 1.Stephen P D’Souza conducted the proceedings of election.
Bellevision Bahrain organized Bahrain Darshan, a study tour of historical sites of Bahrain for the children of their members here on Friday October 24. The primary idea of this tour was to educate children on historical
At the joint aegis of Giants Group, Varna Nice Print – Kundapur and www.karavalikiran.com, competition to draw Karnataka map was held as part of Kannada Rajyotsav celebration at Hotel Kidiyoor, here on Saturday November
The Gammath Kalavider UAE, an amateur Tulu theater group organized the muhurat of their upcoming drama â€Yeddduppuga’ by playwright G Krishna Manjeshwar of Sharada Kala Arts Manjeshwar, Kerala and directed by
Backing Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Sonia Gandhi, Congress today said "repeated
The parish council of Our Lady of Miracles – Milagres, in association with parish units of Catholic Sabha, SVP, YCS and ICYM organized Swachh Bharat campaign in Milagres ward here on Saturday November 1.Hundreds of parishioners joined together to clean the streets of Milagres
At the joint aegis of Lions Club International (LCI) – Moodubelle, Kappandakaria Yuvaka Mandala – Moodubelle, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP) – Moodubelle, St Lawrence College – Moodubelle, St Lawrence parish ICYM unit – Moodubelle,
In a thrilling and electrifying Finish, Mogaveers UAE Ladies Throwball team beat Mangalore Konkans and in Men’s Throwball final Karnataka Sangha Abu Dhabi managed to beat the fighting Konkans Dubai..
Petrol price was today cut by Rs 2.41 a litre, the sixth reduction since August, and
Daniel Castelion(74), husband of Mrs. Helen Castelino, father of Clement, James, Ancilla
Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh today stirred a controversy by saying that
Kuwait Malayalee Catholic Association (KMCA), under the patronage of H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, MCCJ, Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, is celebrating its 42th year of activities in Kuwait. As part of its charitable services, KMCA conducts “Karunya Harvest Festival- 2014’
Teams association for cricket in Kuwait, now famously know as TACK was established in 2009 under the unifying promise of Kuwait’s top 22 teams to promote, expand, and develop the game of cricket by improving standards in all areas of the game. TACK was formed as a non profit
St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) - Vamanjoor, here celebrated Kannada Rajyotsav here on Saturday November 1. The function was organized by the cultural Committee of the College with great enthusiasm.
Veerendra Heggade, Dharmadikari of Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala while on his visit to Sahyadri Engineering College, Adyar, here on Friday October 31, launched android app of Vishwa Tuluvere Parba – 2014. â€It will have all the
Sheldon Crasta, former president of Mangalore diocesan ICYM and Konkani activist elected as president of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan during the annual general body meeting held here on Wednesday October 29.
The Shahi Imam of Delhi’s Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari Thursday said he has not invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his son’s anointment as the next chief cleric. Bukhari, however, said he has invited Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and also four Bharatiya Janata Party
A leopard that had come to Irabail in Siddhapura in search of food, landed in a net that was laid around a farmland to ward off birds and animals, on Wednesday. The farmers in the regions have been laying nets to protect their farmland from wild animals and birds. On Wednesday, the paws..
The parishioners of St Jude’s parish, Jerimeri, here celebrated the feast of their patron saint; an ongoing devotion since 42-years was celebrated with utmost devotion here on Sunday October 26.The highlight of the feast was a special nine-day novena in honor of St Jude
Pingara – Kannada weekly announced Rajyotsav Award – 2014 to confer on Manasa Rehabilitation Centre, Catholic Sabha Mangalore and Udupi diocesan project based at Pamboor, Shankakpura in Udupi district.
St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai announced to hold their Family Fun Day – 2015 at Zabeel Park here on Friday January 30. SMKC assures a day for outdoor fun and frolic for young and old, senior or junior, family or single.The carnival dances, exhilarating games and activities
Rejecting the Centre’s stand, the Supreme Court today ordered Centre to disclose all the names of blackmoney holders abroad to it by tomorrow in a sealed envelope and
The department of M Com of St Philomena College, here organised Philo Ventura –
The Supreme Court today dismissed the plea of S Nalini, undergoing life imprisonment in the Rajiv Gandhi
RSS activists held a march fast at the compound of Mahalingeshwar temple, Rayee, Annalike, near here on Sunday October 26. Addressing RSS activists who gathered in a large numbers for march-fast, Rajesh said that
St Joseph’s parish, Mira Road, here organized parish sports competitions on Sunday October 26. The preliminaries were held on Sunday October 19. The sports meet involved almost all the parish community including priests,
Chalipolilu, much-awaited Tulu movie set to premier here on October 31. It will be premiered simultaneously at Jyoti Talkies, Big Cinema in Bharat Mall, Cinepolis in City Center, here, Amarasri Talkies in Moodbidri and Nakshatra Theater in B C Road, Bantwal on October 31.
KCWA started out with this event to foster and give a platform to its brethren in Kuwait to showcase their athletic talent and after the stupendous success of the Athletic Meet in 2013, KCWA organized Sports Meet 2014 on Friday October 24. The event took place in the Kuwait
Yuvajanotsav - the ninth Karnataka Regional Christian Youth Convention was inaugurated at St Philomena College grounds here on Friday October 24 by hoisting flags of Indian, Vatican and Karnataka Regional Christian Youth
The sixty-three-year-old Maurice Vaz, hailing from Hirgan in Karkal taluk of
The assets of at least three union ministers have increased since they assumed office five months ago, a joint statement by the National Election Watch and Association of Democratic Reforms said Friday. The highest increase in assets in five months was shown by Railway Minister DVS
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram today said that Sonia Gandhi and Rahul
Tulu Koota Kuwait celebrated Tulu Parba - 2014 at American International School, Maidan Hawally, here on Friday October 17 at 3.30pm.Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunil Jain, Ambassador of India to Kuwait, UAE Exchange
A dynamic community leader Michael D’silva has been elected as the new president of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) – the premier Konkani organization of Abu Dhabi for the year 2014 – 2015, during its Annual General Meeting held recently. KCO has been growing in
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport seized 224.750 grams
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today may have dropped hints that a minister in the
Buntara Sangha Kuwait (BSK) will be presenting Buntaayana – Sangama 2014, an unique musical and cultural extravaganza at Cambridge English School, Mungaf here on Friday October 24. The highlights of the programme
On the back foot on black money issue, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today hit back
One of the ailments that the festival of lights brings along is dust-related cold as you go about with your annual cleaning routine. Chances are, you and your colleagues will
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited opened its fifty-sixth branch at Poonam Kalpavraksha Building, Virat Nagar, Virar (West), here on Tuesday October 21. Billawar Association Mumbai® honorary president and the Bank chairman Jaya C Suvarna inaugurated the fifty-sixth branch
The first BJP government in Maharashtra led by Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in
Even as the BJP’s claimed "love jihad" case of Meerut boomeranged following girl’s
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Rachana Catholic Chamber of Commerce has announced Rachana awardees for 2014. They are Jeanette Pinto of Mumbai (Rachana Woman of the Year); Stany Veigus, Perar (Rachana agriculturist of the year); Raphael Sequeira
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport seized 384.000 grams
A 17-month-old boy was attacked by a pack of dogs in Anjananagar area on Monday and was seriously injured. According to eye-witnesses, Kumaraswamy was mauled by a pack of four to six dogs when he stepped out of his house at 6 am. His parents rushed him to KIMS hospital
India Social & Cultural Centre, the premier socio-cultural organization of Indian Diaspora in the UAE and the apex body of the registered Indian associations in the capital city of Abu Dhabi has launched yet another unique venture called “IPEF” (ISC Professionals and Entrepreneurs’ Forum)
Riding the crest of a Narendra Modi wave, BJP is set to form government in Maharashtra for the first time on its own
Popular support to â€Mission Sunday Auction’ on 19 October 2014, enabled St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle to raise Rs. 1,30,000/- for the missionaries and their work of providing various socio-economic amenities to the underprivileged
Some scar-forming cells in the heart have the ability to turn into cells that form blood vessels, which are required to boosts the heart’s ability to heal after an injury, an
Air India Express (AIE) will resume the stalled direct flight between Kuwait and Mangalore with effect from Monday October 27. The new generation state-of-the-art aircraft B class 737-800 which are one of the most technologically
Even as festival of lights is fast approaching, Namma Kudla, the organisers of ’Goodudeepa Pantha’, are gearing up to hold the 15 thedition of sky lantern making competition. The event will be held at Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatha Temple on October 21.The competition will be held in three category
A woman passenger died and her toddler critically injured when the auto rickshaw that they were travelling collided with a private express bus at nearby Nitte, here on Friday October 17. Over 35 bus passengers were also suffered
A big crowd of gawkers has gathered around Yuvraj, a giant 1400kg Murrah bull that on Friday was crowned champion at Meerut’s All India Cattle Show by a 10-member jury, startled as much by the animal’s size as by his owner’s refusal to sell it for a mind-boggling Rs 7 crore.
Criticising the government for telling the Supreme Court that all information on black money stashed abroad can’t be disclosed, activist Anna Hazare today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and threatened to launch an agitation if the ill-gotten wealth was not brought back.
Former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has questioned the rationale of the state government in rejecting the report of Justice B K Somasekhara Commission of Inquiry which probed attacks on churches in Karnataka in 2008.
Former Tamil Nadu chief minister J. Jayalalithaa arrived in Chennai Saturday by
Four boys including one from Udupi died on the spot and one person was grievously
Eight years after it received a proposal from Karnataka government, the Centre today cleared renaming 12 cities and towns of the state including Mangalore as Mangaluru and Bangalore as Bengaluru. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
A youngster who ventured into Netravati River, below the railway bridge near Kaikunje, B C Road, here for a swim along with his friends was drowned on Friday October 17. The deceased has been identified as twenty-two-year-old Mitun, a resident of Netrakere, near here.
On the eve of its three-day conclave, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) today termed all the citizens of the country
Carvalho family and Mandd Sobhann announced Tenth Kalakar Puroskar to young Konkani music composer Roshan D’Souza Angelore. Roshan D’Souza is a young Konkani music composer who has introduced a new trend
NSS units of S V H S Pre-University College, Innanje and Hindu Pre-University
BJP was today projected in exit polls to emerge as the largest party in both
On 14th November 2014 Konkan Bells (a Beltangady Varado Association) will organize a sports meet at Body & Soul GMC University ground, Ajman. This event will be open to all people from Karnataka residing in the UAE. As this day’s event will be on the auspicious day for Children’s
Agnelo Mascarenhas, theatre artiste, movie producer and director presented his ninth Konkani drama, Inam at Freeman’s Bay community hall, here on Saturday October 11 to the packed audiences. The theatre artistes Paul,
The first annual NSS camp of Jnanaganga PU College, Moodubelle, near here was
All India Konkani Writers’ Organization (AIKWO) announced AIKWO Sahitya Puroskar – 2014, in categories each for literature in Kannada and Roman scripts.Among numerous applications/recommendations, 2 separate juries
Petrol price was today cut by Re 1 a litre, but the first reduction in diesel rates in over five years will have to wait till completion of
Officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport at Kenjar here have detected another novel modus operandi of gold smuggling and seized one gold bar weighing 1-kg valued at Rs 27,10,000. The gold bar was concealed in a life
In a tragic incident, a young tigress succumbed to wounds she sustained during a post-mating attack by her male partner at Dr Shivaram Karanth Biological Park, at Pilikula Nisargadhama on the outskirts of the city on Monday.
In a fresh and dramatic twist to the ’Love Jihad’ case involving a girl in Meerut, the victim Monday alleged that she was forced
Lucy Machado (104), Bailur-Bailur Ward, Kanajar, Karkala Taluk, mother of Christine
Tulu Koota Kuwait is all set to celebrate the Tulu Parba 2014 at American International School, Maidan Hawally, here on Friday October 17 at 3.30pm.The audience can expect a show packed with mesmerizing talent as the finalist of
2014-2015 is the centenary year of the magnificent Rosario Cathedral building. Keeping this background the Annual feast of our Lady of the Holy Rosary Cathedral was celebrated on 12th Sunday 2014 at Rosario cathedral. Very Rev Pius D’ Souza the Episcopal Vicar for the Religious was
Government hospitals have never been in a position to compete with the private set ups because of the negligent attitude of the staff. In another glaring example of this neglect, an elderly man who had died in the government
AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa is fit and healthy and has not shown any signs of ’a broken woman’, a top jail official said.
Dakshina Kannada working journalists Association in association with Press Club organized condolence
People in low-paying jobs may be at higher risk of developing diabetes if they work long hours, suggests a new analysis of past
Anita Monteiro (41), wife of Francis Vincent Rodrigues, mother of Lenora Maria
With AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s imprisonment, party morale has hit rock bottom. There is uncertainty among the leadership and with Jayalalithaa
Mogaveers UAE as a part of their annual programmes concluded ’Saarvajanika Sathyanarayana Pooja on 10th October 2014 at Sindhi Ceremonial Hall, Bur Dubai witnessed by around 350 devotees comprising of various Communities
Jnanaganga Pre-University College, Moodubelle organized NSS camp here on Wednesday October 8. K K Kalkura was the chief guest of the occasion. Kalkura said that NSS teaches disciplined living. It fosters communal harmony for common brotherhood. It opens up new avenues of
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), a premier Catholic association in Kuwait will be organizing Sports Meet – 2014 at Kuwait Athletic Association stadium, Keifan, here on Friday October 24 from 8.00am to 7.00pm. It’s open to all Mangalorean Catholics in Kuwait.
The regular passengers of KSRTC Volvo bus services from Mangalore – Mumbai – Mangalore are extremely inconvenienced owing to exorbitant fares. All though the distance between Mangalore – Mumbai and Bangalore –
An 11-year-old boy today died of burn injuries after he was apparently set on fire in a high security military area at Mehdipatnam here. The boy, identified as Sheikh Mustafa
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited shifted its Andheri (East) branch located at Town Centre on Andheri – Kurla Road, Marol, near Mittal Industrial Estate to their own building in the next street, here on Thursday October 9. The Bank chairman Jaya C Suvarna inaugurated the
Jailed former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, denied bail by Karnataka High Court following her conviction
The members of Suraksha Consumer Forum and National Service Scheme NSS)
The state minister for forests/ecology and Dakshina Kannada (DK) district in-charge minister B Ramanat Rai launched ’Kerosene Free City’ campaign at municipal headquarters by pouring water to a plant in the pot, here on Wednesday October 8. The minster Rai addressing the
Life guards of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project (PBTDP) rescued two students at Panambur beach on Wednesday. Lifeguards swung into action on time and rescued two students from Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering. They have been identified as
The Pananbur police have been successful in clearing 12 cases at once after they arrested a gang of chain snatchers operating in Dakshina Kannada and Kasargod district here on Wednesday October 8. The police also seized 12 gold chains weighing 409 grams worth Rs 11 lac, 3 motorcycles
In what can be said, as the continued part of the series of moral policing instances in the district, a group of 10 activists attacked a photo-editor belonging to majority community for speaking to the girl of a different
Badk, first Tulu movie of K K Productions, Moodubelle, near here has found success by introducing rural talent. The social evils such as betting and superstitious beliefs that has been depicted in the movie indeed
MR Poovamma, the girl who got the gold for India in 4*400 meter relay with Asian games record and an individual bronze in the women’s 400 meter race in the Incheon Asian Games was welcomed grandly by the district administration and the state armature athletic association..
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Chalipolilu, Tulu movie CD is set for release at Mangalore press club, here on Wednesday October 8. The movie has been produced by Prakash Pandeshwar under the banner Jayakirana Films. It’s the first movie of Jayakirana Films.Dr M Mohan Alva, chairman of Alvas Education Foundation®
Jahnvi, the three-year-old girl who was reunited with her family two days ago after she went missing in the national capital,
In a blow to AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, the Karnataka High Court today rejected her bail plea in the disproportionate assets case, saying there was no ground to grant her the relief. The order by Justice A V Chandrashekhara came after Special Public Prosecutor Bhavani
The new office of Bellevision Media Network (Bellevision Global) was inaugurated and blessed on Sunday, 5 October 2014 at 9.30 am. The new office is located on the first floor of the newly constructed building of Victor D’Almeida on the Main Road, Moodubelle.
In the worst-ever attack yet on former ally BJP, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray Monday likened the ongoing
Haryana government has cleared a land deal between Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, and real
Konkani Natak Sabha celebrated its 71st Anniversary on 5th October 2014 at Don Bosco Hall, here. Ivan D’Souza, MLC, Government of Karnataka presided over the programme. Walter Nandalike, Editor in chief of Daijiworld.com and Thomas Sequeira, Abudabhi were the chief guests.
The traversing of flights between 11:30 pm and 7:30 am at the Mangalore International Airport (MIA) is likely to be rescheduled to day time owing to the runway-end safety area and construction of additional taxiways works here. MIA has already submitted a letter with regard to this
The electrical engineering department of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, here organized an outreach hands-on workshop for 60 students of high school in Bethany province here at St Raymond’s High School
A group of twelve Bharatiya Scouts and Guides boys from Kadiyali, Udupi Open Unit comprising of students from Silas International School, TA Pai EMHS, Vidhyodhaya and South School, Volakkad under the leadership of Kashyap M Bhat
Hope Charitable Trust has taken an initiative to help the needy and has built a house at Tannirbavi here and donated to Sunil Veigas who is economically very poor and is a daily wage worker. The parish priest Fr Oswald Lasrado of Our lady of Fatima church, Tannirbavi, here blessed the house.
Eid al-Adha, feast of Sacrifice is the major festival, the â€Greater Eid,’ â€Baqr’Eid (Urdu) or Tabaski (West Africa), is the second of two religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. It honors the willingness of Abraham
The Parashurama Vallabhatta Kalari Academy organized Vijayadashami puja at Indian Heritage Academy here on Saturday October 4. Rajam Ramaswamy, wife of the late Padma Bhushan Professor Ramaswamy, founder of IIMB
A community prospers when it comes to mainstream of society by shunning its caste origins. When everyone mixes freely; the entire society prospers. When a community is enlightened of its history, the entire community voluntarily
The Cathedral bells of Bareilly pealed with joy on the long awaited day, Saturday October 4. And it turned into historical one. The Episcopal Ordination and Consecration of Fr Ignatius D’Souza who has been appointed as the new Bishop of Bareilly diocese (Uttar Pradesh) was held
Fed up of the daily fights that his father used to pick up at home in an inebriated state, a son ended up killing his drunkard father in a fit of rage, at Maddadka in Belthangady on Friday night. The accused is Saddam (21) and the deceased is Mohammad (55). The deceased is survived
Kallianpur deanery ICYM volley ball and throw ball tournament was held here on Saturday October 4. The men’s team of Moodubelle parish was the winner of volleyball tourney, while Tottam team were runner up.
Do you find drinking milk disgusting? Listen to your heart and change the habit. New research has found that drinking milk and consuming other dairy products may
The Carnival of Mangalore Dasara which set the city on the festive tone was concluded with colorful procession of tableaus accompanied by folk-art group here on Sunday October 5 early hours. It was the largest of all processions
At the joint aegis of Art of Art of Living, Canara English Medium Higher Primary School
The members of St. Theresa Ward of St. Antony’s Parish Kuntalnagar celebrated the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hit back at Congress chief Sonia Gandhi for
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda today suggested that AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, lodged at Parappana Agrahara
Maharashtra Konkan Association® organized the distribution of scholarship programme at St Jude’s parish auditorium, Jerimeri, here on recently. St Jude’s parish priest Fr Lancy Pinto presided the programme and distributed the
The prestigious Excellence Award was conferred upon Grace Pinto, managing director of Ryan International Group of Institutions for her invaluable contribution towards elderly people of the society on the International Day of the older
Thirty-two people, most of them women and children, were killed and several
Celebrated singer K J Yesudas on Thursday spoke against women wearing jeans as it is “provocative” and “creates
Akhila Bharata Tulu Okkoota and Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy jointly convened a meeting at the auditorium of Sahyadri Engineering College, Adyar, here on Thursday October 2 to form reception Committee in order to organize Vishwa Tulu Parba at the same College campus,
Indian Kabaddi team captain Mamata Poojary has made the people of undivided Dakshina Kannada District proud by notching second successive gold medal at the Asian Games, beating Iran 31—21
Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy will be organizing Beary Language Day celebration at the Academy office here on Friday October 3 at 10.00 am. The Academy president B A Mohammed Hanif presided the programme. Sudha, Kannada weekly sub-editor B M Hanif inaugurated the programme
Jnanaganga Pre-University College held a Swacch Bharat campaign hee on Thursday October 2. Speaking on the occasion, Jnanaganga Pre-University College governing council president Suresh Shetty urged the students to actively involve themselves in Mahatma
AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa is not getting VIP treatment, but being looked after as any
The best way of paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi is to work on one of his favourite tenets â€Cleanliness is next to Godliness’ by keeping our surroundings clean, which can be achieved only by joining hands with one another.
Indian Youth Society (IYS)-Kuwait presented " PAPA KAHTE HAIN "on 26th September 2014 at Dr. Kamel Al-Rayes Auditorium, American International School, MaidanHawalli- Kuwait from 6:30 pm . King of love songs Udit Narayan
St Aloysius Institute of Management and Technology (AIMIT), Beeri, here witnessed Swacch Bharat Abhiyaan to clean up India and maintain sanitation facilities on Thursday October 2 at 10.00am. The staff and students gathered around the administrative block of the campus.
Two workers from Uttar Pradesh who dared to throw love letter at a minor girl were nabbed by the locals, thrashed black and blue and then handed over to the police. The incident took place at Katpady on Wednesday when a student of 9th standard was travelling home in his school
Rendition 14, a national-level paper presentation contest and productive dialogue was organized by the department of business administration at St Joseph Engineering College - Vamanjoor, here on Wednesday October 1 on the theme Competitive strategies in management for a sustainable
Mandd Sobhann will be presenting â€Mogan Farik Korat’ children’s Tiatr from Goa as one-hundred-fifty-fourth monthly theater at Kalaangann, Makale, here on Sunday October 5 at 6.30pm.The Tiatr is written by Joe De Carpal and
United Brahmavarites, the united body of Brahmavarites in the UAE which came into existence in the year 2011 with the aim of bringing all the Brahmavarites working and living in UAE under one banner, is on the threshold of completing three successful years.
AIADMK’S Jayalalithaa has often said her dream was to be a lawyer but last Saturday when a court convicted her in the disproportionate assets case, it was a woman lawyer, 87-year-old Lily Thomas, who was whisked away by anxious
In a rather shocking incident reported from Udupi, a son who was reluctant to take
Hiriadka Circle Primary School level sports-meet hosted by St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle was held in St. Lawrence PU College Ground on Tuesday, 30 September 2014. A total number of 276 students-156 boys
Douglas Arthur Barboza (Shankerpura) s/o John Barboza and Dulcine Rodrigues
Bahrain bred Larisa Janice Miranda and Chikmagalur boy Vijeth Cliston D’Silva outshined other contestants at the GVOM-4 Bahrain Semi Finals on 26th September 2014 at Baan Saeng Thai Auditorium attended by packed
John D’Silva, veteran of the co-operative movement in the metro and Konkani protagonist, was elected president of Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra, during the annual general body meeting held at Saraswati Mandir, Mahim,
Congress president Sonia Gandhi today rejected NCP chief Sharad Pawar’s remark that her party was responsible for ending their 15-year-old alliance over seat-sharing
Agnelo Mascarenhas, noted Goan theater artiste will be staging Konkani drama â€Inam’ (Award) at Freeman’s Bay Community Hall, 52 Hepburn Street, Freeman’s Bay, here on Saturday October 11 at 6.30 pm. Agnelo is accompanied by
The city unit of ABVP staged a protest condemning the attack on students by assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Srikala and other policemen on the nursing students without valid reasons here on Monday September 30. The protesters held a rally in the premises of Wenlock Hospital to city
Reaffirming his unflinching loyalty to his jailed leader AIADMK supremo Jayalalithaa, newly sworn in Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today chose not to enter
Felix Noronha unanimously elected as president of Bellevision USA during the general body meeting held here recently for two-year term. Stany Ferrao (vice president), Clara Menzes (secretary), Victor Sequeira,
Byndoor Catholic Association (Association of Byndoor Parishioners residing in UAE ) a 25 years old and one of the most Oldest Konkani Community Association in UAE this year celebrating their silver jubilee & celebrated their Monthi Fest-2014 on Sept 26, 2014 at President Hotel,
A replica of Burj Khalifa in Mangalore, Solitaire, a 32 floor residential venture of Land Trades was launched at the project site near Hat hill on Monday, 29th September.The Chief Guest B Ramanath Rai, Hon’ble Minister for Forests, Environment & Ecology, Government of Karnataka launched
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited bagged Best Bank Award of The Maharashtra Urban Co-operative Banks Federation Limited for the successive fifth year. The Federation chairman Vidyadar Anaskar presented the
Center for Health and Development (CHD) in association with Milagres parish,
Canara Bank, Valencia branch, here organized the felicitation of Ajit Kumar
Young, enchanting, up and coming Sana Britto and Qatar’s Rock Star Harry Correa are now just a step away from being crowned as the Best Male and Female singers of Mangalorean origin in the Middle East. As Konkani’s ace compere CGS Taccode announced the name of the winners
The prize distribution ceremony of the various competitions conducted during the year by Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore was held on 27th September 2014 at Don Bosco Hall here.The competitions held during the year were
Noted Kannada writer Jayant Kaikini’s Kannada Play “Iti Ninna Amruta’ directed by Prakash Payyar was staged at Nashwan Auditorium, Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai on September 26, 2014 Friday at 6.00PM.
Tulu Koota has been the inspiration for me to organize Tulu programmes. I used to visit the office of Tulu Koota in Mangalore and used to read their bulletins. I felt proud my lineage to Tulunadu. Tulu Koota has contributed
Jayalalithaa loyalist and Tamil Nadu Finance Minister O Panneerselvam was today chosen to be the next chief minister after the AIADMK supremo
It was feast for the eyes as well as the brains, especially the children had their share of fun watching the variety of birds, the cats, the guinea pigs, the white mice and the ones to attract their deep attention were the fishes, both salt and fresh water ones.This was the scene at Global
The Technocrats - Students Association of department of computer applications at St Joseph Engineering College - Vamanjoor, here organized Joshiana 5.0, two-day national IT Fest for the students of MCA, M.Tech, MS and BE...
KMC Hospital Mangalore, part of Manipal Health Enterprises created history on Sunday September 28 by entering the ’Asia Book of Records’ after completing the Asia’s largest Human Heart Beat Simulation. The sound of being alive
Karnataka Sangh Chembur® convened fifty-ninth annual general body meeting at Vidyasagar Complex auditorium, Chembur, here on Sunday September 28. Karnataka Sangh Chembur® past president and building Committee secretary
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa was today convicted and sentenced to four years jail in an 18-year-old corruption case in a judgment that will unseat her from the post, disqualified her immediately as an MLA and can impact the Assembly elections due in 18 months. Since she has been
In a thrilling and competitive GVOM semi-finalssinging contest, Voice of U.A.E JoshalSweeda D’Souza and Vincent Rodrigues made it to the finals of Gulf Voice of Mangalore, Season Four to be held in Muscat in November...[Full Video]
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United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the fifth Fun Filled Evening – 2014 at American International School maidan, Hawalli, here on Friday October 3 at 4.00pm. The objective of the group is to help the underprivileged back home in Mangalore. In the past
â€Classical music, which is perceived as the great face of our cultural identity would have been destroyed if there is no support from Akashavani. Indeed Akashavani is working as a great defender and harbinger of our culture,’ said Dr Vasanthkumar Perla, station director of All India Radio (AIR)
Mulund Friends® will be organizing Kabaddi tournament for youth and throw ball for women for Tulu – Kannadigas at RPF grounds, Mulund (East) here on the occasion of Valmiki Day celebrations on Wednesday October 8.
Barely an hour after the Shiv Sena and the BJP announced their split, the NCP on Thursday said it was breaking away from the Congress to fight the Maharashtra assembly polls alone. "Congress declared seats without consulting alliance partners and betrayed our trust," NCP state president
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) celebrated Monti Fest in a traditional way with the family members on Friday 12th September 2014 at Friends Auditorium, Salmiya with great devotion.Kevin D’Souza, host of the event gave a brief introduction of UMK.
Kanara Konkans, under the banner, Kanara Konkani Catholics, Nairobi (KKCN) marked Monti fest with full religious fervor and traditional regalia. The event unfolded in 2 phases.The liturgical celebration was held on Saturday
Maharashtra will witness one of the most interesting Assembly polls in its history in the wake of splits in the rival alliances of BJP-Shiv Sena and Congress-NCP,, paving way for a five-cornered contest. The splits have electrified the atmosphere
It took just one year for Sinchana Gowda, 12, a Std VII student and AneeshaNayak, 13, a Std VIII student, to gain mastery over
Mrs. Juliana Castelino (78), wife of late Albert Castelino of Devaragudde, Moodubelle passed away
Stage is all set for the Semifinals of the Gulf Voice of Mangalore - 4 Qatar Chapter. The Qatar’s best 13 are well prepared and awaiting for the 26th September to set the Al Ghazal stage on fire. It’s going to be a tough competition as
Two motorcycle-borne miscreants whose attempt to murder a man at Vamanjoor check post on Mangalore – Moodbidri state highway 13, near here has gone in vain. The victim has been identified as BJP active member Santosh Kottari. One of the attackers has been identified as twenty-year-old
The metro-based Rajaka Sangha® organized Kick – 2014, football tournament at Chedda Nagar Gymkhana, Chembur, here on Sunday September 21.Eight teams played in league matches and based on the points, Dombivli’s Strikers A and
Mangalore Konkans Dubai is all geared up to host the Semi Final round of Gulf Voice of Mangalore on coming Friday 26th of September. Dubai round of the GVOM 4 Semi Final will commence sharp at 5:40 in the evening, at the Emirates Theatre - Emirates International School Dubai..
Abu Dhabi Chapter Club 1950 the Mother Chapter of UAE hosted its prestigious 500 meeting on 23rd September in the Grand Ballroom of the lavish premier five-star business lifestyle hotel, the Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi situated
Konkan Singers Club and Konkani Kutam Bahrain are all geared up to host the semi-final of the Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM) Season 4, on Friday, 26th September at the Baan Saeng Thai auditorium. The much anticipated programme will start at 5:30 pm.
Style Diva in association with JAMD Events Presents "The Great Indian Shopping Festival" on 26th September 2014 at ISC. Exciting day out for the entire family. With stalls of Cloths traditional & western, accessories, home decorative items, Heena, activities for kids and vast variety
The former Indian all-rounder and commentator Ravi Shastry visited Vishnumurti temple at Karvalu, about 15 kilometres from here on Tuesday September 22.Ravi Shastry offered special puja at the temple also visited Nagaban, conserved forest in the precinct of temple.The temple governing
A fortnight after openly voicing his desire to become Chief Minister, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray today said
Arthur Douglas Barboza, from Shankerpura udupi taluk, has passed away in Kuwait on Saturday, Sep 20. A communication to
The unidentified assailants stabbed a youngster at Valencia near Kankanady here on Monday September 22 at about 3.30pm. The youngster with multiple stab wounds breathed his last at a private hospital shortly.The deceased has been
Konkani unit of Holy Family parish, Chakala, Andheri (East) celebrated feast of Nativity of Mary (Monti Fest) with Mangalorean traditional splendor as usual every year on Sunday September 21. Fr Aloysius SVD and Fr Leo Suvares
Monthi Fest Celebrated with gaiety by Konkan Seva Mandal along with the Praishoners of The Our Lady Of Rosary Church Goregaon West Mumai on Sunday 14 Sept 2014.The Day commenced with the celebraton of the Holy Eucharict in
Konkani Catholic Association (KCA) Nallasopara celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mary (Monti Fest) at St Francis De Sales parish hall, Nallasopara (East) here on Sunday September 22.St Francis De Sales parish priest and KCA Nallasopara spiritual director Fr Baptist D’Souza blessed the
The latest directory of Platform of Women Entrepreneurs® was released during a function held at Sonia Clinic hall, Manipal, here on Tuesday September 23.The renowned sandalwood actor and TV serial actor Jayalaxmi Patil
Assumption Konkani Sangh celebrated Monti Fest 2014 on Saturday 13th September 2014. The event commenced with blessing of Balok Mori statue and the paddy by Fr. Byron Mendonca & Bro.Kenneth Crasta who is form Mangalore
"The Mangalorean Catholic community of Pune under the aegis of The Mangalorean Catholic Association, Pune, gathered in large numbers to celebrate Our Blesssed Mother’s Nativity feast (Monhi Fest) on, September 14, 2014 at Christ the King Church, Sainikwadi, Pune on Sunday,
“Sakkad Sangatha Melyan” ani “Moriyek Hogolsiyan” these two beautiful and meaningful hymns keep resounding in our ears during the month of September. Bellevision Bahrain had the opportunity to celebrate Monti Fest for the third year at Papillon Restaurant on Friday, 19th September.
The moral police was back at Kaup, as the activists of Bajarang Dal went on
The unknown assailants murdered a engineer of state-run energy supplier
Garlic contains a host of bio-active compounds that are especially good for cardiovascular health. Not only is it known
Josma Rodrigues and Sachin Lobo marched triumphantly into the finals of Gulf Voice of Mangalore-Season 4. Twelve singing sensations from Oman contested the Gulf Voice of Mangalore-Season 4 to be given the charge to be the Flag-
Konkani Natak Sabha (KNS) this year introduced a new competition called â€Haskule” comedy competition. The 1st Inter Parish â€Haskule’ competition was held in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, September 21. Paldane, Ashoknagar, Allipade and Nainad Parishes were took part
India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) presented Onam musical concert at ISC mail hall to the packed audiences here on Thursday September 18 at 8.00pm. Onam singers Anoop Shankar, Summi Arvind, Praseetha enthralled
As in previous years, this year also Free Eye Camp was organized in Lions Seva Bhavan, Moodubelle on Sunday, 21 September 2014 from 9.30 am to 1 pm. The camp was jointly organized by Lions Club, Moodubelle, Prasad Nethralaya, Udupi, District Health and Family Welfare Society..
Mangalore Cultural Association - Qatar celebrated Monti Fest with great splendor and grandeur on September 19, 2014 at the Indian Cultural Centre Doha. The program began with emcee, Wilma D’Souza’s hospitable welcome to the gathering. In order to seek the blessings of the Almighty
Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM) Season 4, Shaila Lobo from Milagres, Mangalore and Mervin Quadros from Barkur have entered into the finals in female and male category respectively. The winners will contest for coveted title of
A large number of parishioners of Omzoor Known as ”Omzoorche Dive“ residing in U.A.E. celebrated this year’s Monti-fest at Regency Community Hall , Dubai on Friday, September 19 at 12:00 Noon under the leadership of President Mr. Arthur D’Souza. Prayer to worship Mother
The metro based Malaika Multistate Co-operative Society convned its fourteenth annual general body meeting at St Joseph’s parish, Mira Road, here on Saturday September 20.Malaika Group chairman and managing director Gilbert
St. Lawrence Educational Institutions have registered commendable sporting achievements during the first half of the academic year 2014-15. The most remarkable achievement being in Volleyball Tournaments in which..
The Tollywood’s latest sensation from Mangalore, Ester Noronha’s debut Kannada movie ’Usiriginta... Neene Hattira’ will hit silver screen on October 2.This was announced at a media conference here on Thursday September
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) again busted an unique modus operandi of gold smuggling and seized gold totally weighing 878.000 grams in 2 separate cases valued at Rs 23,48,650.
The Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the grand Mangalore Dasara celebrations at Gokarnanata temple, Kudroli, here on Saturday September 27, said temple governing council member Harikrishna Bantwal. Addressing media conference at Gokarnanata temple, here on Saturday
The Narula brothers, Achin and Sarthak, became the first ever contestants to win the highest prize of Rs 7 crore in reality game show ’Kaun Banega Crorepati’,
Around 350 children of a government-run Urdu primary school were hospitalised on
Maintaining its opposition to "imposition" of Hindi in the state, the Tamil Nadu
A daylong Workshop in teaching the Kannada Textbook at the Tenth Standard was held in St. Lawrence PU College, Hall Moodubelle on Thursday, 18 September 2014. The Workshop was organized by the Udupi District High School
The sea of people along Car Street, dancing by people with facades of tigers, people viewing Lord Krishna from buildings balconies, shepherd-costume-worn youth competing to hit yoghurt-filled earthen pot, the police force
Lourdes Kanajarians in UAE celebrated “MonthiFesth” at Winny’s party hall, Dubai on Thursday, September 11 at 9:00PM under the leadership of President Mr. AustinBarboza.Prayer to worship Mother Mary was led by
Thousands of children in swaths of war-torn Syria, now controlled by dreaded Islamic State militants, can no longer study math or social studies under new diktats issued by the jihadists. While sports is banned, the children will not be allowed to learn about elections and democracy
The Mangalorean Catholic community of New England along with their families and friends celebrated the solemn Feast of Nativity of Our Lady, Monti Feast at Chelmsford Village Club House, Chelmsford MA here on Saturday September..
In an effort to encourage and showcase the sense of humor of the people of Dakshina Kannada and unearth fresh talent from Tulunadu, NammaTV in association with Sri Shastavu Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Mangalore, has..
Billava Sangha Kuwait celebrated the 160th birthday of Brahma Shree Narayana Guru Swamy on 12th September 2014, at the Jawhar Al Saleh Girls School, Reggae from 5 pm onwards.Shree Narayana Guru Swamy,
The Konkani community of St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated the Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, September 12 in the new Church at Al Jazeera with great religious fervour. Over 200 faithful gathered including 30 children.
After the stupendous success of three seasons of ’Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ - a mega Konkani singing talent hunt show, Youth Recreation Center- Kuwait is all geared up to host the semifinals of GVOM Season 4 on Friday Sept 19
Well known Scientist, Missile man of India, Bharat Ratna and former President Of India Dr APJ Abdul Kalam visited Kannada Sangha’s Kaveri Group of Institute Pune on 15th Of September 2014. During his visit he addressed more than
Emirates Pangalites, UAE celebrated Monthi Feast on Friday, 12th September 2014 at the party hall, Bangalore Empire Restaurant, Karama, Dubai. The highlight of the celebration was the Fancy Dress competition for the children
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KONKAN TARAM - Konkani Association of St.Jude’s Parish, Jerimeri, Mumbai, is well known for Konkani Cultural, Liturgical and Social activities in Mumbai for past 24 years. The birth of this association took place during the Monti Fest and hence they celebrate Monti Fest every year
"NAVEEKARANN" Wilson Olivera’s 7th Konkani music album, was released on 8th Sept. 2014 in Bangalore during the auspicious occasion of the Nativity Feast at St. Antony’s Church, Koramangala and on 12th Sept. 2014, ’Naveekarann’ was released in Dubai by ’Karaval Milan’ at
â€Today, the national growth depended on industries. The need of the hour is to develop eco-friendly industries,’ said Srikant Kamat, proprietor of Vinayaka Rice Mill, here.Srikant was speaking after planting saplings that was organized on the occasion of World Ozone Day by Rotary Club –
’Monthi Fest’ birthday of Our beloved Mother Mary was celebrated with devotion and grandeur by Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) with their family and friends on 12th September at Indian Central School, Abbasiya. For the past six years KBWA has been
Congress on Tuesday termed the results of assembly bypolls, in which BJP suffered
The Konkan Community of Sharjah St.Michaels Church celebrated the Feast of Nativity on Thursday, 11th September 2014 with religious fervor, traditional cultural show and fellowship. More than 2500 strong community
The latest flagship of KONCAB, started from last year 2013, to become an annual affair – “Yuvamilan 2014” was organized this year on 14th September at Kross Hall, Near Da Costa Layout, St.Thomas Town ,Bangalore.
The annual general body meeting of Konkani Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) was held at Sahodaya Hall, Balmatta, here on Saturday September 13 evening. KORWA president Louis Lobo presided the
Konkani Catholic Association (KCA) - UK, a well known Konkani association in United Kingdom celebrated Monti Fest at Gandhi Hall, here on Saturday September 13. The Konkani speaking families from different parts of UK gathered on time as one family to celebrate this joy.
Sangama Kalavidaru, UAE, will organize a musical programme â€Pushpanjali’ to pay homage to Umesh Nanthoor, Dubai’s well-known Tulu language activist, actor, director and social activist on Fridya, October 3 at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai. The programm will be organized
A Mangalorean friends group in Abu Dhabi celebrated the feast of Nativity on Friday 12th September 2014 at Arab Udupi Banquet Hall, Abu Dhabi. Mr. Ronald D’Souza addressed and briefed about the importance of Monthi Fest
A large number of parishioners of Vamanjoor residing in U.A.E. celebrated this year’s Monti-fest atZamoroda hall in Dubai. The celebration filled with loads of cultural event and entertainment began at @ 12.00pm with the compere of the day Rowena Pereira inviting and welcoming the members
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his speech at the UN General Assembly in
Konkani Kutam, the premier Club of Mangalorean Konkani speaking community in Bahrain celebrated the Feast of Nativity on 12th September 2014 at Papillion Hall.A large number of Mangalorean Catholics gathered together to celebrate the birth of Mother Mary in the traditional customs
Mangalorean Catholics from Sohar, Oman celebrated the feast of the nativity of the Blessed Mother Mary also known as Montifest in Konkani on 11th of Sept at the St.Anthony’s catholic church, Sohar. The programme was organized by members of Mangalorean Catholic community of Sohar
Rotary Club International (RCI) that has over centuries of history known to foster equality, peace and brotherhood among people of diverse faith and culture worldwide. RCI is a union of people who are interested in humanity and social service in the locality by contributing a small portion of
Konkani community of Abbassiya, here celebrated Monti Fest at Integrated Indian School auditorium, here on Friday September 12 at 5.30pm.The little children honoured Infant Mary by showering choicest of flowers by singing Mangalorean traditional hymn, Sokkad Sangata Melya...
The state energy minister D K Shivakumar inaugurated Onam celebrations at T M A Pai International Convention Centre, here on Sunday September 14.The minister Shivakumar, in his inaugural address appreciated Malayalees earnestness
The general body meeting of parent teachers association (PTA) of St Philomena
Openly expressing his desire to become the Chief Minister for the first time from a
UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association of Shirva (USWAS) celebrated the Nativity Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Fest) at Winchester Hotel, Bur Dubai on Friday September 12th under the leadership of President Mr. Denis Mathias. More than 200 Shirva Parishioners were gathered
The municipal authorities began eviction of unauthorized petty shops that are located along the narrow Bibi Alabi Road, Bunder, here on Friday September 12. These shops were operating without trade licenses issued by municipal
The Nativity of the Mother Mary is a day close to the heart of all Mangaloreans, especially for the people of Mangalorean origin who are now scattered in different parts of the world. It is a day which evokes memories of days gone by, of our childhood when we would clamber
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a feast liturgy of the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church which commemorates the birth of Mother Mary, and celebrated on September 8. In the Catholic tradition, the festival is
Parvatidevi is the resemblance of Mother Nature bore Ganesha, while Shiva is the father figure shines like sun. The idol of Ganesha is man-made, while Shiva sustains both man and living beings. The love towards animals, devotion to
Assembly elections in 288 seats in Maharashtra and 90 seats in Haryana will
The officials of District Crime Investigation Bureau (DCIB) arrested five accused on Friday, September 12 afternoon who were involved in the murder case of Pitty Nagesh. Notorious criminal Pitty Nagesh was brutally murdered on Thursday night at Udayavar. The arrested have been
â€Teach them young,’ goes the saying, meanwhile at Mount Carmel Central School, here they believe in â€Teach them as tiny tots.’Bunnies Scheme, the junior wing of Cubs/Bulbuls at Mount Carmel Central School, a group of around 240 kids in the age group of 4 years - 6 years were enrolled as
BJP today received backing from an unexpected quarter with former chief minister Sheila Dikshit saying the party
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport have busted another modus operandi of gold smuggling and seized gold totally weighing 1,393.200 grams in 2 separate cases valued at Rs 38,31,300.
Rotary Club Shankerpura organised Primary School Teachers Educational Workshop on 06th September 2014 at Rotary Centenary Bhavan Sahnkerpura, jointly with Inner Wheel Club of Shankerpura in association with Public
The Yakshakala Kendra, Centre for study of Cultural Arts at St Philomena College, here was inaugurated during a function
It’s time for the little ones to dress up like Krishna and gear up to witness the Vitlapindi in Udupi. The temple town is decked out for week-long Krishna Janmashtami festivities starting on Thursday. The Janmashtami is set to be celebrated on a grand scale on Tuesday and Vitlapindi
Thiya Samaja Mumbai® celebrated seventieth anniversary at Dr M Vishveshwarayya auditorium of Karnataka Sangha Karnataka® auditorium, Matunga (West) here on Sunday September 7.The metro-based Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi
With Brent crude oil prices dipping below USD 100 per barrel, petrol prices may be cut by Re one a litre and there is also a likelihood of first reduction in diesel rates in seven years. Petrol and diesel rates are due for revision on September 15 and there is a possibility of reduction
As in previous years, this year also the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle organized Talents Day-2014 on Monday, 8 September 2014 from 3.15 pm. A large number of parishioners attended and also participated
Senior leader JP Nadda has been apointed the secretary of BJP’s revamped Central
Blessing and inauguration of the newly built Grotto marked the celebration of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) on Monday, 8 September 2014. At 8.30 am children with flowers, altar servers and members of the Parish Pastoral Council
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SFX KUTAM UAE, the association uniting parishioners of Mudarangadi in the U.A.E. celebrated Monthi fest at Winny’s Restaurant Karama, Dubai on Friday, September 12. The event took off at 8 pm with welcome by Jhonson D’silva. Children venerated the statue of Maria Bambina with flowers
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), along with the Konkani Community of the Holy Family Cathedral celebrated the Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Monthi Fest on the 14th of September 2014 at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City.
Karaval Milan, Dubai celebrated the popular and traditional â€Monthi Feast’ also known as â€The Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary’on 12th Sep 2014 at President Hotel, Dubai. The program started with a warm welcome from President Naveen D’souza which was followed by a prayer
The new harvest festival on 14th September 2014 at St. Vincent Pallotti Church , Vijay Nagar, Marol, Andheri East. Fr. Charles Fernandes who is the parish priest said the prayers and all the parishioners joined the procession for the new harvest meal which was organized in the church hall.
Monthi Fest was celebrated at IC Church Borivli, on 14th Sept.2014 by Canara Konkani Association Borivli. In the evening at 5.45 PM children offered flowers to Mother Mary, and novemwas blessed.in the church premises. Fr. Francis Fernandes SVD was the main celebrant, along with Fr. Richard
The churches and Catholics in Tulu Nadu (Mangalore and Udupi dioceses) are celebrate Monthi Fest on 8th September , know it is the day of Nativity – the birth of Mary, Mother of Jesus. But, by far hardly anyone stops to think why it is called Monthi Fest (feast).
John D’Silva Foundation, Mumbai along with Catholic Sabha, Udupi Pradesh organized the Felicitation Function to honour students from the Udupi Diocese who had excelled in SSLC, CBSE and PUC examinations held in
ICYM Unit of Moodubelle observed Teachers Day on Sunday, 7 September
St Mary’s Pre-University College girls throw ball team bagged the trophy in the taluk level championship, by defeating Excellent Pre-University College in finals by 2 direct sets on September 1. The College principal Fr Praveen Amrut Martis
It’s that time of the year here when children don new clothes and head to churches with a wicker basket full of flowers to sprinkle on the Maria Bambina statue of the Virgin Mary. The nine-day celebrations as a preparation for the Monthi Fest or Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary
Konkani Manyatha Divas was celebrated by St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® on 07.09.2014 at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church. His Excellancy Very Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D”Souza, Bishop of Mangalore..
Bantara Sangha® president chartered accountant Shankar B Shetty honored Swami Vishvesha and Swami Vishwaprasanna of Pejavar mutt, the union minister for water resources Uma Bharati during the valedictory ceremony pf seventy-sixth Chaturmasya religious celebrations at Bunts
Konkani Speaking Community in Abu Dhabi will be celebrating the Feast of Nativity (Monthi Fest) at St. Joseph’s Cathedral on Thursday, 11 September 2014. The evening’s outdoor ceremony will commence at 08.00 p.m. with blessing of the new harvest and offering of Flowers to
The Ryan International Group of Institutions is socially committed to empower the student community in all spheres. Over the last several decades, the Group has undertaken several remarkable initiatives in support of needy and of Society such as adoption of orphanages, blind homes
The well known surgeon and pr-chancellor of Nitte University M Shantaram Shetty called upon doctors to make people aware of diabetes. He also expressed the need for more Indians to take up research in diabetes.
MLC Ivan D’Souza said that the all major issues related to land acquisition for the proposed new city bus stand are resolved and the construction work will begin at the earliest.Addressing media persons during the inauguration
Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo urged the state government to respond to the pleas of the Non Residing Indians (NRIs) by opening a regional cell of NRI Forum in city and abolish the domicile restrictions for NRI students of Karnataka origin
Teachers Day was observed in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on 6 September 2014 with great enthusiasm from both students and teachers. The programme was jointly organized by the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) and
Mrs. Malathi A. One of the senior most teachers in St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle was honoured as one of the twenty â€Best Teachers’ at the Udupi District level in a function held at Shyamili Audiorium, Udupi
The Catholic Sabha of Pangala parish near here organized the felicitation programme to
A 61-year-old local Shiv Sena leader has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor,
Two schoolgirls were hung from the two ends of the same rope from a tree in Assam’s Karimganj district, a killing reminiscent of the Badaun gang-rape and murder in Uttar Pradesh. Both the girls, one a Class 10 and the other a Class nine student, of a school in Nilambazar area
Ryan International Group of education institutions celebrated Teachers’ Day in a unique manner at Ryan School, Kandivali (East) here on Friday September 5.Ryan International Group of education institutions managing director Grace Pinto
The department of anaesthesiology and critical care of K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA), Nitte University, here organized a workshop on first-aid and resuscitation at Government High School, Babbukatte, here recently.
â€It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men,’ this quote of Frederick Douglass signifies the tremendous importance that rests on the aspect of teaching in order to develop ethical and responsible global citizens.
Dakshina Kannada district administration in association with department of Kannada and culture organized the first ever Krishna Janmastami celebrations at Town Hall here on Wednesday September 3 afternoon.
The annual Fresher’s Day was celebrated at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), here during the function held at College auditorium, academic block II, here on Saturday August 30. It was organized by anti-ragging and disciplines
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Thursday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was playing the drums in Japan while people in the country
Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and standards. It involves enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning. Moreover, the teachers are required to have knowledge
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Indian Society of Health, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mangalore sub-chapter hosted variety competitions on nurturing the nature for better future for high school and pre-university students at Jnanaganga Pre-University
Daler Mehndi accompanied by musicians and Ishaan and Preeti from â€India’s Got Talent’ Team, were welcomed at Kuwait International airport today by managing committee of Indian Cultural Society, Kuwait.India’s King of Bhangra Daler Mehndi will perform live in Kuwait at â€Bolo Tata Ra Ra’ org
The department of commerce and management of St Philomena College, here organised Facula – 2014, a commerce and management Fest at silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Tuesday September 2. The mega event aims at
Udenthichim Neketram - Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association, will be celebrating Monti Fest, the feast of Nativity of Mary at Institute of Applied Technology, Al Quasis here on Friday September 12.The daylong programme
One of the integral part of the Udupi Diocesan Pastoral Plan, Empowerment of Women is being gradually implemented under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Reginald Pinto, Director of â€Sampada’ by constituting women’s Self-help Groups in each and every ward of various parishes of the Udupi Diocese.
St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), here and its contingent of students from Kerala celebrated the much loved Onam Festival at College campus here on Wednesday September 3.Students who walked in early in the morning were greeted by an intricately designed colourful â€Pookalam’
As in earlier years, this year also the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle organized various competitions for children, youth and adults on Sundays, 17 and 31 August 2014 in anticipation of the Talents Day to be observed on Monday, 8 September 2014 on the occasion of
Laxmi Memorial College of Hotel Management celebrated Onam here on Monday September 1 at the College campus with great enthusiasm.Laxmi Memorial Education Trust trustee Ashritha P Shetty, Moti Mahal Hotel executive
ICYM Shirva deanery organized Yuva Samagam, at Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here on Sunday August 31. Shirva deanery ICYM director Fr Paul Rego presided the programme.Udupi diocesan youth director Fr Edwin D’Souza, Pamboor parish council vice president Prakash Noronha and
E Daye Pateruja, Tulu social comedy play was staged at Geetha Mandir, Moodubelle, near here on Monday September 1, as part of Ganeshotsav. It indeed enthralled the audiences with superb performance of renowned
Japan today announced doubling of its private and public investment in India to about USD 34 billion over the next five years even as the two countries
Mangaloraen Catholic families in Los Angeles celebrated Monthi Fest with religious fervor and gaiety, at the residence of Mr. Cyril Monis at Riverside, CA on Saturday 30th August 2014. The service began at 5.30 pm with a prayer by Fr. Cyprian Carlo. Carol Monis introduced the event and Romeo
The renowned freedom fighter Balagangadhar Tilak strengthened the struggle by movement of Ganeshotsav in pre-Independence era. Its irony that Tilak’s ideologies of Swadeshi moment has not become a reality,
Monthi Fest at Infant Mary church, Bajjodi, Mangalore
Monthi Fest at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangalore
Monthi Fest at Guardian Angel Church Anjelore,Mangalore
Nativity Celebrations-St Sebastian Church,Permannur
Nativity Feast Celebration in Shankerpura Pangla Parish
Nativity St.Vincent De Paul Church, Katapadi
Monthi festh was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, the 6th of September 2014 at Santa Maria College, Northcote under the leadership of MKC (Melbourne Konkan Community). People gathered in great numbers, renewed the spirit of happiness
he parishioners of Our Lady of Rosary, here celebrated Monthi Fest with fervor on Monday September 8. St Mary’s Pre-University College principal Fr Praveen Amrut Martis blessed the newly-donated enclosure to place the statue of Infant Mary and also new paddy-sheaves at the parish grounds, here on Mo
Holy Cross parish, Kulshekar, here celebrated Monti Fest with utmost fervor on Monday September 8 morning. Kulshekar parish priest Fr Valerian Pinto celebrated the festal Eucharistic Celebrations along with assistant parish priest Fr Vishal Monis and Fr Anil Lobo, a guest priest on the occasion.
Monthi Feast Pictures-St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Mukamar,Udupi
â€EKVOT Konkani Catholic association – Bellandur, Bangalore’ celebrated â€Monthi Fest’ in a tradional way with all pomp and gaity at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church (OLSH), Bellandur, Bangalore.The celebration commenced at 6:00 PM with the blessing of â€Novem’ and offering flowers to Mother Mary
An elusive carnivorous animal known as Honey Badger has been detected for the first time in Karnataka forests, claims a group of conservationists, who photographed the animal in camera traps in the Cauvery Wildlife sanctuary. Honey badger or ratel is not a threatened species as per
On the eve of the swearing-in of new Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today expressed unhappiness over the Narendra Modi government not consulting him about his appointment to the state. "... it is customary that the Chief Minister is consulted before
In a fresh twist to the ongoing blackmail and sexual abuse case pertaining to the Shri Ramachandrapur Mutt in Hosanagar of Shimoga district, the brother of Divakar Shastry, whose daughter accused Mutt seer of sexual harassment, allegedly committed suicide by shooting self
The 14th Inter Parish Dance competition was organized for the parishioners of Mangalore Diocese by the Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, August 31.The Competition was held in three categories i.e. below 10 years, 10 to 15 years and above 15 years...
The ICYM central council of Mangalore diocese organized self employment training programme â€Swavalamban’ for the Catholic youth of the diocese at ICYM youth training Center, Olivet, Jeppu, here on Sunday August 31.
The foundation laying ceremony to build a new community hall at St Joseph the Worker church, Vamanjoor, here was held on Sunday August 31 morning.Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel was the chief guest of the occasion.
Ganesha Chaturti fosters bond among the brethrens of different faith, caste and creed in the society. The festivities indeed give a chance to get a break from chaos of daily living, said Father Muller Medical College dean Dr Jayaprakash Alva.Dr Alva was speaking after inaugurating
Bunts Bahrain climbs another milestone in its creating better tomorrow initiative by joining hands with Al-Hilal Hospital for organizing a Health Checkup camp. Al-Hilal Hospital Company BSC, known for its quality healthcare service at
The Mangalore Catholic Cooperative (MCC) Bank relocated their Bajpe branch at the ground floor of D’Cunha Complex, a few block away from first floor of Oznam Complex of Bajpe parish, here on Friday August 29.Bank of Maharashtra former chairman and managing director Allen..
With BJP consistently failing to make electoral breakthrough in Kerala, party chief Amit Shah today started his maiden visit to
The festival of Ganesha Chaturti was celebrated with gaiety in household families that have been celebrating the auspicious occasion since several decades in the neighbourhood of Belle gram panchayat near here on Friday
Karthik Gowda, son of Railway Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, Saturday moved a court for anticipatory bail in a rape and
Konkani Recognition Day was observed in St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on Thursday, 28 August 2014.
The much anticipated project of PM Narendra Modi’s regime Jan Dhan Project was launched at Town Hall, here on Thursday August 28.The union social justice and empowerment minister Thawar Chand Gehlot launched here
After a long dedicated and fulfilling service of 39 years as a teacher in St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle, Mrs. Hilda Aranha who has been the Senior Teacher (Headmistress) since 2011, was given a warm send off in
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Kavita Trust which works for the promotion of Konkani poetry has announced annual Konkani poetry competitions for children and youth. All the schools, colleges, institutions in and around Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kerala, Margao and Panaji have been sent information in this regard along with
Swami Laxmivara of Shiroor mutt offered motion for silver jubilee celebrations of public celebration of Ganeshotsav Samiti, Tonse, near Kemmanu, here on Friday August 29. The entrepreneur Jayakrishna Shetty Kemmannu, Professor
Manipal Sand Art and Artists Forum artists Srinat Manipal, Venki Palimar and Ravi Hirebettu created an eco-friendly idol of Lord Ganesha, using locally available stuff and displayed for public viewing at TVS Showroom of Sai Radha Motors, here on Saturday August 30.
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait will be celebrating Monti Feast at Salmiya play school, Rumaithia Block 9, street 94, villa 15, on Friday, September 12. At 11.00am. The Association urges all to attend the festal celebrations in
Ganeshotsav was celebrated with gaiety in different temples across the city on Friday August 29. Swami Vishwapriya of Adamar mut inaugurated the Ganeshotsav and cultural programmes that were organized by Ganeshotsav Samiti and auto rickshaw drivers..
The nine-day novena ahead of feast of Nativity of Mother Mary began across diocese here on Saturday August 30. The children offered flowers at different parishes during novena on Saturday morning. The Catholics of erstwhile
Shri Ganesh Utsav organized by Sarvajanika Shri Ganeshotsava Samiti:Belle-Kattingeri began with great devotion and enthusiasm in the Geeta Mandir, Moodubelle on Friday, 29 August 2014. Following the religious ritual of
A delegation of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino, state health minister U T Khader and MLC Ivan D’Souza met CM Siddaramaiah here on Tuesday August 26, presented a memorandum in order to
A woman displays pass book and Rupay card of her bank account opened under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in Mumbai on Thursday.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday kicked off his government’s ambitious financial inclusion plan here, which on the first day itself handed out
The Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha organized Pratibah Puraskar and Education Guidance Camp on Friday, 29 August 2014 at 10.30 am in the Parish hall. A large number of students and their parents
Ganesha Chaturti is being celebrated amongst the people of different faith, caste and creed as national festival across India. The freedom fighter Bala Gangadhar Tilak ignited the nationalist sentiment and patriotism among the countrymen
The women chess team of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) here, led by Riyola Vela D’ Souza, won the VTU - rest of Bangalore zone and inter-zone chess tournament organized by VTU - regional office, Mysore and CIT -
Internal Quality Assessment Cell, Department of Computer Science and Department of English of St. Philomena College jointly inaugurated the Digital English Language Lab at the IT Block, St Philomena College, here Wednesday August
MLA J R Lobo here on Thursday August 28 instructed the horticulture department officials to clear wild vegetation, muck and garbage that ruined the beauty of Kadri Park here within one week’s time. MLA Lobo accompanied by
Karthik Gowda, the son of Union Railway minister and former Karnataka chief minister Sadananda Gowda, faced an embarrassing situation on the day of his engagement on Wednesday. Sandalwood actress Mythriya Gowda..
Karnataka Beary Sahitya Academy felicitated Dr Prajna Ammembal at the Academy office here on Thursday August 28.Speaking on the occasion, Dr Prajna explained the rules and regulations of Academy with regard to organizing
Joint venture project of Vishwas Bawa Builders, well-known builders and co-promoters Paramount Realty & Infrastructures here, launched their project ’Vishwas Anugraha’, a residential apartment located near Country
Train services are running late on Konkan Railway since a goods train derailed at Karanjadi station on August 24. The derailment left about 500 mtrs of track badly damaged and authorities hd to lay down temporary sleepers and rails to
The Koyna Dam is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is a rubble-concrete dam constructed on Koyna River which rises in Mahabaleshwar, a hillstation in Sahyadri ranges. It is located in Koyna Nagar, Satara district, nestled in the Western Ghats on the state highway...
The opposition today targeted the government over media reports that claimed Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s son
Superstar Rajinikanth visited the Sri Mookambika Temple at Kollur in Udupi district on Monday and offered prayers to the goddess. Krishnaprasad Adyanthaya, managing trustee of Sri Mookambika Temple, told The Hindu that Mr. Rajinikanth came to the temple at around 11.30 a.m.
At the joint aegis of Udupi deanery ICYM and Katpady parish ICYM unit, deanery level Yuva Samagam – 2014 held at St Vincent de Paul parish hall, Katpady, near here on Sunday August 24.Udupi diocesan family welfare
Kerala Governor Sheila Dikshit tendered her resignation on Tuesday, a day after she
The district Bharat Seva Dal observed thirty-ninth death anniversary of founder Dr Narayan Subbarao Hardikar, in association with public instructions department at Government Girl’s High School, Balmatta, here on Tuesday August 26. The mayor Mahabala Marla was the chief guest,
The muhurat of ’Zana Saglo Gaaun’ Konkani drama by playwright Joker Cascia was held at Don Bosco Hall, here on Monday August 25. The play will be staged during the seventy-first anniversary celebration of Konkani Natak Sabha® at Don Bosco Hall, on Sunday October 5 at 5.30pm.
The generational shift in BJP was complete today with its founders Atal Behari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi being dropped from the Parliamentary Board, the highest decision-making body, which has the stamp of
World Konkani Centre, Shakti Nagar here has announced two annual awards in name of ’Vishwa Konkani Sardar’ Basti Vaman Shenoy who completed 80 years recently. The awards are constituted to recognize outstanding
Indian Cultural Society (ICS), pioneer for socio cultural quality entertainment and producer of regular hit shows, to present â€Bolo Tata Ra Ra at auditorium - Dahiya Handball indoor stadium, second Ring Road, beside Fencing Club, Dahiya
One student among a group of 4 was drowned in Devarakere, located near Kadekar gram panchayat, here on Monday August 25. A group of students arrived at Devarakere, here to have a swim since they had free time at their College here on Monday, when they were swimming
Paul Noronha,Taccode, Aged 83 years Husband of Cecilia Noronha, Father of Denis/Gretta, Rocky/Eetha, Noel/Cynthia
Jogotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS) in association with Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy organized Global conclave on Konkani language planning at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday August 24.
After breathing fire over ’love jihad’, BJP dropped any mention of it in the political
"Konkani is a strong Language having bright future. If we the parents speak Konkani at home it will not perish. H M Pernal and his Kittall.com is doing a fantastic job by recognizing the talents of youth writers and honoring them and my family is
Madime, most expensive Tulu movie that has created lot of interest among cine-goers of â€Oriyaddori Asal’ famed theater artiste Vijayakumar Kodialbail is getting ready. It’s the fifty-first movie in the journey of forty-two-year of Tulu filmdom.
Everyone knows the "house of the many kids" in Ganganagar, a busy locality in
Python had crawled into a cashew factory near Kallamundkur on Thursday, The workers, in a collective operation, caught it, transported to a forest located about five kilometres in Kompadavu and released it there. But, without their knowledge, the python is said to have crept
Mourners in large numbers today paid their last respects to Jnanpith award winner and Kannada literary giant U R Ananthamurthy who was cremated with full state honours here today. Amid vedic chants, a team of 15 priests performed the last rites according to Bramhinical traditions
Udupi – Chikmagalur MP Shobha Karandlaje paid a visit to Belle gram panchayat that comes under Kaup legislative assembly constituency, near here on Friday August 22, and held discussion with local elders and peoples representative
The students’ council of St Philomena College, here organized Talent’s Day at their silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Wednesday August 21.Speaking on the occasion, the College principal Professor Leo Norohna said, â€College is
Iconic Kannada writer, academician and thinker U R Ananthamurthy passed away at a private hospital in the City on Friday evening. The 82-year-old Jnanpith awardee died of multiple organ failure at 6:33 pm. Dr H Sudarshan Ballal, director of Manipal Hospital, said that Ananthamurthy
â€Librarians should take the maximum benefit of Information Communication Technology and adapt themselves like Smart Phones to provide latest information services to library users,’ said Professor K Byrappa, vice chancellor of
The general public rescued an ill patient who tried to commit suicide by lying on train track being reported nearby Nehru Nagar, here on Thursday August 21.The rescued has been identified as thirty-eight-year-old Ganesh, a native of
The annual general body meeting of Mahaveer College alma mater, Moodbidri
A leopard, which fell into a well in the premises of a house near Udupi has been rescued by forest department officials, police said. The well was located in the premises of Balakrishna Poojary at Yermady in Havanje village. The leopard was rescued by forest officials and police
Lions Club, Moodubelle along with Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Forest Department-Udupi Zone, NSS Unit of St. Lawrence Degree College, St. Lawrence English Medium High School and Church Aided Higher Primary School observed
At the joint aegis of public instructions department organized Pratiba Karanji, talent contest for the students of high schools that come under purview of Belman circle at M V Shastry High School, Inna, near here on Wednesday August 20.Udupi ZP member Supreet Shetty inaugurated the
UAE Exchange, the leading remittance and foreign exchange brand, concluded its promotion Money Majlis, one of its oldest and sought after promotions. 178 lucky customers of UAE Exchange who made a transaction this summer, won plush Hyundai Sonata cars and cash prizes. The promotion
Backache is the most common problem and here are few home remedies to cure it. Stressful life, travelling, workouts or aging — all these lead to one most common health
BKS Iyengar, who sparked a yoga craze in the West in 1960s, died in Pune aged 96.This is not a business award. This is an award for us to get deeper and deeper into the subject that will aspire as well as inspire a lot of yoga sadhaks around the world, particularly the youth.
Former Director-General of Police Shankar M Bidari today joined BJP. Bidari joined the party in the presence of BJP state unit President Prahlad Joshi and former chief minister Jagadish Shettar. Bidari has served as city police chief and as commandant to STF (Special Task Force)
He is young, focussed and determined who crossed all hurdles to enter into the highly competitive world of Chartered Accountants (CA) examination in which success rate all over India has been a meagre single digit percentile, last year it was 3%
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy organized daylong event to commemorate twenty-second anniversary of Konkani Manyata Divas, a milestone event of inclusion of Konkani in the eighth schedule of national constitution, at
The guardian minister MLA Mohammed Arif Naseem Khan hoisted the tri-color flag and witnessed a grand parade marked by Mumbai police on sixty-eight Independence Day celebrations held at Collector’s office, Mumbai suburban
NSS unit of Jnanaganga Pre-University College here was inaugurated recently.Kalmanje – Mahaganapati temple priest Vedavyas Upadhyaya inaugurated the NSS unit on the occasion.Upadhyaya in his powerful message emphasised how NSS can empower one’s body and mind and at the
ICYM unit of Pangala parish, near here organized cultural evening on the feast of Assumption of Mother Mary and Konkani Recognition Day, here on Friday August 15. Fr Vincent Coelho was the chief guest of stage programme held at Pangala parish auditorium, here on Friday evening.
The tableau of Krishna Mandir presented by the famous puppeteer group of Kalladka
Vittla Pindi Utsav was held on the occasion of Krishna Janmastami at the branch of Pejavar mutt, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz (East) here on Monday August 18. Swami Vishwapriya of Pejavar mutt offered motion for Vedic rites
Konkani is one amongst Indian languages that has been included in eighth schedule of national constitution. Konkani that was not fostered by royal kingdoms, but survived only by speaking for thousands of years. It was a milestone for
The new batch of students for MBA and MCA program, for the academic year 2014-15 was inaugurated at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, here during the function held at seminar hall of academic block II, on Monday August 18. Father Muller Medical College dean..
The Alumni Association of St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) was inaugurated during a function held at Cordel Hall, Kulshekar here on Saturday August 16. SJEC chairman and Mangalore bishop Dr Aloysius P D’Souza presided the programme here on Saturday evening.
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® organized Konkani Talent Competition at Terrace Hall of St Joseph’s Church, Mira Road here on Sunday August 19. The competitions were held in elocution, singing and dance
Krishnastami was celebrated by Mosarukudike Utsav at Rama Mandir, Kalladka, near here on Monday August 18.The mega procession of tableaus accompanied by traditional music and kids donning the costumes of Sri Krishna was
A man has been arrested for strangling his roommate to death over Rs 150 at their house in outer Delhi’s Bawana area.The incident came to light after police received a call from the landlord. The victim, Sant Ram, was found lying in a pool of blood as the accused had hit Ram on the head
The woman is never hapless……….she is empowered and capable of doing extraordinary tasks. The Sanskrit Shlokha, â€Yatra Naryastu Pujyante Ramante Tatra Devataha,’ exemplifies the human virtues of woman.
MP Arvind Swant inaugurated a newly-constructed longest foot-over-bridge on Indian Railways (IR) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) here on Monday August 18.Rajya Sabha member Anil Desai, MLA Annie Shekhar, Central Railway (CR) general manager Sunil Kumar Sood,
YCS unit of Trasi parish under Kundapur deanery paid a visit to Holy Cross Convent run old age home, to spend sometime sharing laughter among the elderly, on the occasion of Independence Day on Friday August 15.
Twenty people, including eight children, were killed today when a speeding train rammed into a packed autorickshaw at a railway crossing between Semra and
Government today denied claims made by Uttrakhand Governor Aziz Qureshi that he
The costal district’s first Nemotsav of monsoon season was held at the historically famous Brahma Baidarkala Mayandaladevi temple, near Hirgana, here on Monday August 18.The five-day annual festivities were also held at
For the last 15 years on 13th August, Rotary Shankerpura is conducting â€Prathibanveshane’ Talent Hunt competition exclusively for six Interact Clubs sponsored by Rotary Club of Shankerpura with the common goal to bring then in...
Jezu Maka Appoita – Konkani prayer group of Holy Spirit Church, Ghala, here celebrated their twelfth anniversary at church auditorium, here on Saturday August 16 evening. The programme began with a prayer dance by Lizzy
Sri Kshetra Dharmastala authorities distributed grains to devotees on Friday August 15 and Saturday August 16, as per the tradition come down from generations together.It comprised – rice (2.350 kilograms) grain (0.312 grams),
As its constant endeavour to provide value added services to its passengers keeping in line with its motto "Sadar Seva", Konkan Railway has introduced SMS service to redress the grievances of passengers related to any service on Konkan Railway route. The passengers can send an SMS..
While India celebrated its sixty-eighth Independence Day with great fervor and devotion, 92.7 Big FM and Young Friends Group Kottara, here celebrated in their own unique style and organized a day out with kids called â€BIG Freedom..
On the occasion of India’s 68th Independence Day India social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi UAE organized the Independence celebrations with great patriotism by show casing wonderful cultural show.
The postgraduate courses in economics and computer science was launched at St Philomena College, here on Saturday August 16.The alumnus union railway minister D V Sadanand Gowda launched the new postgraduate courses
Jnanaganga P U College celebrated Independence Day with various programmes. In the morning the College
The government Saturday said marks for English language comprehension skills in the civil services preliminary examinations will not be included for the purpose of
Terming military might as the biggest deterrent to war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the defence forces will be modernised to ensure that "nobody casts an evil eye" on the
The sixty-eighth Independence Day was celebrated at Nehru maidan here on Friday August 15, with the true spirit of patriotism.The state forests and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister B Ramanat Rai hoisted the national flag here on Friday morning.The celebration began with
Stella Maris parish, Kalmady near here celebrated annual feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni with utmost reverence on Friday August 15 morning.Udupi bishop Dr Gerald Lobo was accorded grand welcome by Kalmady parish priest Fr Alban
The flag hoisting ceremony was held in the Lions Club, Moodubelle at Lions Seva Bhavan at 7.30 am. MJF Ln.Elias Lobo-President of the Lions Club, Moodubelle hoisted the tricolour. MJF Ln. Devdas Hebbar-Secretary, Ln. Rajendra Shetty-Treasurer, Ln. Vinod Castelino-former..
Steven Rego Darandakukku, sub-editor and reporter of Vijaya Karnataka, Kannada daily was selected by Siri Creation, Mangalore and Chitra Sangama, Bangalore, to confirm Siri Cinema Award – 2014.
The migrant laborers are increasingly arriving in Dakshina Kannada district in the recent past, to work in industries and building construction. At this backdrop, there lies greater need to create legal awareness, said senior civil judge...
A – One Plastics, Riyad, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia donated the choicest of veg and non-veg beriyani to the inpatients of doctors and staff of Government Hospital, here as part of Independence Day celebrations on Friday August 15.Government Hospital senior medical officer
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah Saturday announced his new team which includes BS Yeddyurappa, JP Nadda and Ram Madhav. BS Yeddyurappa, former Karnataka chief minister who had been out of the party for a while before he came back into the fold, is one of the VP
Patanjali Swadeshi Kendra, Shirva, near here celebrated sixty-eighth Independence Day on Friday August 15, with the students by educating them of freedom fighters who belonged to different castes, creed and religions but shared
The 68th Independence Day of India was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour in St. Lawrence Parish and Educational Institutions. The respite from incessant rains of the previous days enabled a large number of parishioners
When you personally meet this civil contractor, you would not ever think he has a stature of a nationally accomplished civil contractor who has constructed countless buildings and churches. He is humble and simple who is none other
Calling recent cases of atrocities against women and girls as "disturbing", Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said his government is committed to prevent such incidents and they would be dealt with "mercilessly". "In the recent past, there have been disturbing incidents
â€Happy Independence Day’ was the slogan at Mount Carmel Central Schoo here on Friday August, as India celebrated its sixty-eighth Independence Day.The national flag was unfurled by Sudheer E Albuquerque with the school band playing the national anthem in its pomp and glory.
In his maiden speech from Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced disbanding of Planning Commission, a socialist-era vestige, declared his intent to carry the opposition along and called for a moratorium on
The newly set up Ayurvedic outpatient ward at Tonse Health Centre, Kemmannu, near here was inaugurated on Friday August 15 morning. Kemmannu former gram panchayat president Baikady Ismail Saheb inaugurated the
The sixty-eighth I – Day was celebrated at Our Lady of Rosary parish ground, by the parish Catholic Sabha unit here on Friday August 15 morning.Our Lady of Rosary parish priest Fr Anil D’Souza accepted the guard of honor from NCC cadets and hoisted the national flag.
Mangalore diocesan chancellor Fr Henry Sequira offered motion for seventy-fifth year celebration at Our Lady of Loretto, here on Friday August 15.Both Fr Henry Sequeira and Loretto parish priest Fr Elias D’Souza released the logo
Swami Vishwapriya of Adamar mutt offered motion for voluntary service at Poornaprajna Evening College campus, here as part of I – Day celebration on Friday August 15 mroning. It was jointly organized by NSS unit of Poornaprajna Evening College and Rotaract Club.
The newly-built commercial complex that was donated by Mumbai entrepreneur Haji Mohammed Hassan, who served as chairman of Sunni Jamia masjid governing council for 20 years, Shirva, near here was inaugurated on Friday August
Rejecting criticism about Rahul Gandhi’s leadership, Congress leader A K Antony today said he was not responsible for the party’s Lok Sabha poll debacle and
Canara Bank CEO Pradyumnasingh Rawat paid a visit to Rural Development and Self Employment Training (RUDSET) Institute, Ujire, here on Thursday August 14, and held discussion with the camp participants. Rawat urged the camp participants to shun inferiority complex and set up self
Fr John Van Deerlin, who was serving as clergy here passed away in US on Wednesday August 13 afternoon, due to cancer of gall bladder.Fr John was in ICU since a few days. After his surgery he was staying with his sister...
A three members of family were found to have committed suicide at their home located at Hoigebail, here on Thursday August 14, over huge business losses.The deceased has been identified as thirty-nine-year-old Shailesh...
The brethrens of Karnataka who have exhibited their civic sense by collaborating with rural cleanliness programme since several years, need to be actively participate in Nirmal Karnataka campaign, urged Dr D Veerendra Heggade.
The wealth of knowledge that is found in Sanskrit is also shared in other languages. What is not found in Sanskrit will not be there in other languages. In ancient times, Sanskrit was widely spoken in India; even parrots were known to mutter in Sanskrit. Sanskrit is the integral language,
In a major scare, a Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to Brussels, carrying around 280 passengers, plunged 5,000 feet while
The two-day national conference on Advances in Communication and Signal Processing NCACSP - 2014’ began at the seminar hall of St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, here on Wednesday August 13.
Stany D Souza, popularly Stany Bela, is known for writing in different literary forms as short stories, poetry, essays, plays, translations, and political analysis has been chosen for the Leo Rodrigues Family Kittall Youth
For someone who comes from a family that has no one even remotely connected to sports of any kind, Mamata Poojary comes across as a rare individual. That she has cornered in a rugged sport, in which she has won several honours for India, is an indication that she has a natural flair
Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza released â€Tuzo Sevak’ (your servant) new CD of Capuchin Friars s here on Tuesday August 12. The CD has 12 hymns of which 7 are liturgical.It’s for the first time in the history of Konkani devotional songs; a song based on all 73 names of Holy
The Aatidonji Koota – distinct celebration of Tulunadu during peak monsoon season, organized by the Dr Shivaram Karant Biological Park at Pilikula, here on Tuesday August 12, enlivened the splendour of glorious celebrations by
It has sixty-seven years that our nation got freedom from imperial rulers and we boast about the nation is surging on progressive path. Meanwhile, one wonders, on the real meaning of progress; when there are
Cooperage ground, Colaba, here on Wednesday August 13, witnessed the first ever maiden victory of St Lawrence High School, Kandivli (East) in the finals of MSSA under 16 Division I football tournament beating the Bombay Scottish
Petrol price will be cut by Rs 1.89-2.38 per litre from August 15, Oil Minister
Swami Gurudevanand of Odiyoor mutt, Dakshina Kannada district paid a courtesy visit to Swami Vishvesha of Pejavar mutt who is performing Chatirmasya religious rites at branch mutt, Santacruz (East) here on Monday August 12.
The inaugural of parents and teachers association (PTA) of St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle
At the joint aegis of Sri Satya Sai Seva Samiti, Eshwaramba Trust ® and Mumbai
Sammilan Shetty’s Butterfly Park, Belvai, near here will be organizing a free weeklong awareness programme for students to mark their first anniversary celebration, from Friday August 15 to Thursday August 21. The program
The much-heralded coming together of political enemies, Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad, after 23 years failed to live up to its billing when only a few hundred people turned up to witness the grand alliance in this Yadav stronghold, barely 35km from the capital, Patna, on Monday.
Prime Education Institute, Brahmagiri, here on Tuesday August 12 honoured the national award recipient artist Upadhyaya Moodubelle on the occasion of sixty-eighth Independence Day celebrations.
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Smriti Irani Monday said her
The newly-appointed MLC Ivan D’Souza paid a visit to Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy here on Friday August 8. Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino congratulated MLC Ivan by presenting a bouquet.
Billawar Association Mumbai ® of suburban Borivali branch organized Aatidonji Koota, a distinct Tulunadu food fest at Narayan Guru Mandir, Gorai, here on Sunday August 10. Billawar Association Mumbai ® of suburban Borivali branch president Damodar C Kundar, chief guests columnist
Jet Airways, which reported Rs 217 crore net loss in the June quarter, today said it will be exiting low-cost services and will merge its two no-frills brands with parent full service carrier. "By the end of this year, there will be no JetLite and Jet Konnect brands..
The decomposed body of a six-year old boy trapped inside a borewell in his father’s
Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea. With its high levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals, ginger root is extremely beneficial for health.
:“Society recognises youngsters with social responsibility at the same time
Rajapura Saraswat Brahman Mahila Vedike ® Manipal organized mass celebration of Varamahalaxmi festivalat RSB auditorium,
The students of different colleges across the city paid a visit to Mangalore south MLA
Sr Marie Vera (Elizabeth D’Souza) (78) of the Congregation of the Sisters of Little Flower of Bethany passed away on Saturday, August 23, in Bangalore
Speculation is rife that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Netaji Subhas
In its effort to unearth black money stashed away abroad, India has received data on
After a nearly week-long massive round-the-clock operation, the six-year-old boy trapped in an abandoned borewell in his father’s farm in nearby Sulikere village was confirmed dead today. Authorities called off the operation involving about 500 persons, including teams from National
The temple assistants of Sri Kshetra Dharmastala rescued a woman when she tried to commit suicide by jumping into Netravati River at a bathing point, here on Thursday August 7 evening.The woman has been identified as Geeta...
K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) – department of pathology tin association with Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists – Karnataka Chapter organized an important Continuing Medical Education (CME)
On his birthday, Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu, District Governor of Mother District of Lionism twice, received thirty-fifth level Melvin Jones Fellow recognition from Lions Clubs International Foundation chairman, International past pesident Barry Palmer from Australia at the Lions Clubs Internation
Wanting the country to be "Congress-free", new BJP chief Amit Shah today said
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Shravan (August) according to the Hindu calendar. This year it falls on Sunday 10 August 2014. It’s the day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their
The union ministry of women and child development, community food and nutrition extension unit of Mangalore and Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady, here organized the inauguration of World Breast Feeding Week
The department of business management of St Philomena College here organized a discussion on Union Budget – 2014 at their auditorium here on Thursday August 7.The first year BBM students analysed the structure of the Budget - 2014,
The World Health Organisation today declared the killer Ebola epidemic ravaging parts of west Africa an international health emergency and appealed for global aid to help afflicted countries. The decision after a two-day emergency session behind closed doors in Geneva means global..
The development Committee of district Wenlock Hospital convened a meeting at the chairmanship of Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo at district surgeon’s hall, here on Friday August 8 at 9.30am.The issues of forming an expert
At the changing times, influence of internet, visual and e-media, fast food culture,
An Indian couple in Singapore has invented a first-of-its-kind robot to make chappatis which raked in about 5 million Singapore dollars in pre-sale orders from the US. Rishi Israni and his wife Pranoti, took six years to develop the robot, Rotimatic, which can produce about one baked chapati
Rotaract district speaker Parkala Manjunat Upadhyaya and Rotaract district representative Razak Kabakakars offered motion for planting rice saplings by Rotaract Club, Subash Nagar, near here on Wednesday August 6. Rotaract Club
Maurice Rodrigues (90 years),husband of Mornel Rodrigues nee Santhumayor, father of Evelyn,acob/Alice, Late Joseph
Seeking to scotch the intense speculation about her taking up a significant post in the
Leading industrialist Ratan Tata on Thursday hit back at West Bengal finance
The link between pesticides and cancer has long been a concern. Expert and public opinion is divided. There are convincing presentations by both sides of the argument. A study report released in 2010 by US President’s Cancer Panel found that the true.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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At the joint auspices of Youth Red Cross, Red Ribbon Club, Aikala - Pompeii College students’ welfare unit, Rotary Club International (RCI), Rotaract Club – Kinnigoli, Aikala gram panchayat, Lions Club International (LCI) – Kinnigoli, LCI – Mucchur Neerude, Jaycees Club International (JCI)
Mandd Sobhann, city-based organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide presented one-hundred-fifty-second monthly theater titled â€Do-Re-Mi-Fa’ a musical programme by Norbert Pereira, NRI form Qatar
The district unit of Campus Front of India (CFI) organized a seminar on revolution in education for the students at Hotel Durga International hall, here on Wednesday August 6.Professor Saheed Hameed, principal of Indian International School, Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was the resource
In remembrance of Mangalpadi Namdev shenoy his family members orgnise workshop on sri apathu nirvahane at T.V.Ramanna pai Hall in the city on August 5, Tuesday. The Programme Inaugurated by the convenor of the Gulabi
Kamla Beniwal, who had a running battle with Narendra Modi when he was Gujarat
Urging to restart the direct flights to Kuwait from Mangalore, Mangalroe south MLA J R Loboalong with Karnataka minister for information, infrastructure development and Haj, met Air India (AI) managing director Rohit Nandan and union
Rtd Head Teacher Denis DSouza (90), husband of Eliza D’Souza of St. Paul 2nd
The annual general meeting of Federation of Konkani Catholic Welfare Association (FKCA) was held on August 3, 2014 at Konkan Bhavan, Bangalore. The Meeting started with prayers by Rev. Fr. William Miranda. The FKCA, which was established as the apex body of all Konkani Catholic
Fourteen teams of different schools across the city advanced to the zonal selection - Senior round of the Verbattle tenth edition - Karnataka’s biggest debate competition that took place at Samruddhi Bhavan here on Saturday August 2. A total of 25 teams participated in the
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore (KNS) organized 47th Elocution Competition in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 3. The Competition was held in four categories – 5 to 10 years, 10 to 15 years, 15 to 30 years and above 30
ICYM unit of Pamboor parish, near here organized drawing competition on Sunday August 3, for the parish children in order to encourage them in exhibiting the artistic skills.The competition was divided into 3 groups: from Class I to Class VII (any topic of their choice), from Class VIII to Class X
On August 3rd Kanara Cultural Association (KCA) of Delhi organised ever first Cultural evening of Yodling King Melwin Peris at St. Michael’s School auditorium, New Delhi. KCA Secretary Mr. Prashnat D’Souza welcomed the team and
The annual Pratibha Puraskar to the meritorious SSLC and PUC students of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions in honour of late Padmavati Vittal Rao and late Prof. Bhavani Rao sponsored by Belle Ravindranath
Shirva gram panchayat will be upgraded to town panchayat at the earliest on the long
Yenepoya University organized an orientation programme on Sexual harassment of women at workplace Act 2013 based on the theme, Culture of Violence Vs Culture of peace here on Saturday August 2. Sr Mariola BS, director of..
â€Our ancestors food habits, traditional living, beliefs and folk arts are gone oblivion, while the new generation of children are used to fast food and ready-to-eat snacks thereby gradually taking a toll on their health. The ancestors were savoring varieties of delicacies prepared..
The devotees in large numbers gathered at Anantapadmanabha temple, Kudupu, near here to offer puja on the occasion of Nagarapanchami, on Friday August 1. The city-folks flocked to their ancestral homes to offer puja on the occasion of Nagarapanchami. Anantapadmanabha
At the joint aegis of Rotary Club International (RCI) - Shankarapura and Inner Wheel Club – Shankarapura, organized the celebrations of Aatid Onji Dina (A day in Aasada month of Tulu calendar) here on Monday July 28. Purushotam Aithal, a businessman from Perdoor, near here
ISC Abu Dhabi organized a grand Eid al Fitr celebration cultural event called Eid Malhar ISC 2014 on Thursday 31st August 2014 at its premises with a musical stage show with live signing by leading singers in Hindi, Malayalam Tamil, and Arabic mixed entrainment. It was a memorable
At the joint aegis of women empowerment eell and women harassment cell of
â€To discourage the dowry menace in Muslim community, Abu Dhabi based Beary’s Welfare Forum (BWF) invites applications for mass weddings from the women of Muslim community,’ said BWF president Mohammed Ali Ucchil.
Nagarapanchami was celebrated with pomp and gaiety at Jagadamba Kalabairava temple, Gumpa Tekady Narayangiri Ashram, Krishna Nagar, Caves Road, Jogeshwari (East) here on Friday July 31.The various Vedic rites were held at
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar has announced Konkani Kavita (Poetry) Competition open to all Konkani speaking Mangaloreans residing in Doha, Qatar. Interested participants are hereby invited to send in their poems by September 15.
It has been reliably learnt that the retired Headmaster of Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle, Mr. Raphael Peter Aranha held a press meet at Udupi Press Club recently.Bellevision Media Network has
The mayor Mahabala Marla inaugurated eighteenth Independence Cup Football tournament at Nehru Maidan here on Wednesday July 30.Speaking on the occasion, mayor Marla said, â€It’s the duty of the civic body to draw consensus
Sahana Kumari, a National record holder has qualified for the final of the women’s high jump after finishing seventh in the qualifying round with an effort of 1.81m in the 20th Commonwealth Games at Glasgow. Sahana, who hails from Kotekar near Mangalore, holds the national record..
A 17-year-old girl succumbed to the injuries after she was run over by a truck at Urwa on Wednesday, July 30. The deceased is identified as Andrea Patrao, daughter of Prabha and Alwyn Patrao, former District Governor of Lions Club - 317 D, Mangalore. As per the sources, Andrea..
The NSS unit of St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle, near here was held recently.The College retired principal Felix Andrade inaugurated the NSS unit during a function held at the college auditorium.
Petrol price was Thursday lowered by Rs.1.09 per litre, the second reduction in
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, Mangalore in association with Delhi Tulu Siri organized a three-day workshop on Tulu theater here from Saturday July 26.The metro-based National School of Drama dean inaugurated the programme here on Saturday.He welcomed the initiative of Tulu Sahitya
The Muslim brethrens across the city celebrated Eid Ul-Fitr with grandeur here on Tuesday July 29. The special prayers were offered in different mosques including the historical Idgah masjid and exchanged Eid greetings.Children in their new festive attire added colour and joy to the celebrations
Unmindful of the heavy rain in Mumbai, Muslims came out in droves for the morning "namaaz" and celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, here Tuesday morning.Reports of peaceful and joyous Eid celebrations also came in from Muslim pockets in the state,
Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS) will be organizing Global Conclave for Konkani Language Planning at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday August 24.This Global Conclave will be historic, as it proposes to lay down the
At the joint aegis of Lioness Club – southern star, district forest department, Vanamahotsav was held at the periphery of Manchikere Nagabana, Manipal, here recently.The programme convener Mallika A Shetty offered motion for Vanamahotsav by planting a sapling at the spot.
Rotary Club International (RCI) and Rotary Trust - Shankerpura in collaboration with Prasad Natralaya Super Speciality Eye Hospital, Udupi and district health and family welfare Society, and Prevention of blindness department
The sixty-eight-year-old retired teacher - Carmel nun Sr Marie Violet passed away
Konkani Natak Sabha®(KNS) Mangalore organized 51st Inter Parish Singing Competition for the children of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall Mangalore here on Sunday July 27.
The Catholics of Madantyar pained by the letters and books published defaming the priest and the Christian beliefs protested urging the arrest of the people resposible for the deformation.The protest was lead by the Indian Catholic
Vishwasadamane orphanage and rehabilitation center does great humanitarian service to mankind, by rescuing destitute from streets, rehabilitating them and reunite their families. The divine force is behind such noble deed, said the former
Even as Indian sportspersons were shedding blood and sweat to bring laurels
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) organized the first ever Youth-Parents interaction-Yuva Ektar on Sunday, 27 July 2014 from 9 am to 11.30 am in St. Lawrence PU College Hall, Moodubelle.
Norbert Noronha 34 years, Husband of Reema, father of Baby Elrica, Son of Joseph & Elizabeth Noronha (Mulky).
The assassination of the Austrian Prince Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Duchess Sophie by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian terrorist on 28 June 1914 sparked the outbreak of World War I exactly a month later on 28 July.. [By Dr. Eugene D’Souza]
World-War-I
The sex education in high schools can reduce the instances of rapes to 50 percent, said Karnataka state mental health Task Force chairman Dr Ashok. Dr Pai was speaking during the progress review meeting of Dakshina Kannada district
A T Lobo always gave importance to the human values. His writings were so powerful that anyone who reads his writings would surely follow these values in his life, said Fr Mark Valder, the former editor of Raknno, Konkani Weekly.
Dr Edmond Fernandes has been made an Associate of the Madras Diabetic Research Foundation (MDRF). MDRF is the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) advanced centre for genomics of type 2 Diabetes and the Centre for
Konkani Kutam, Bahrain organized the conferring of thirteen Konkani Kutam Award function at St Sebastian platinum jubilee auditorium, Bendore, here on Saturday July 26. Goa Konknni Academy president Pundalika Narayan Nayak
Issac D’almieda (75), husband of Leena D’Almieda (Rtd.teacher), father of Ida,
The Journalism course of St. Philomena College was inaugurated on 26th July, 2014 at Silver Jubilee Memorial Hall, St. Philomena College,
St Philomena College, department of Kannada in association with Kannada Association and Jaycees Club International (JCI) organized a personality development proogramme for their students at silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Friday
The most awaited football tournament of the year by the college students of the city , the Independence Cup football tournament will begin from July 30th said, the president of Dakshina Kannada District Football Association DM Aslam.
The The Holy Quran Recitation Open Competition held by India Social & Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi UAE concluded in a glittering ceremony on 22nd Tuesday 2014 at ISC Mail Auditoarium.In Commemoration of Late Sheikh Zayed...
Shirva police displayed their humanity by rescuing a twenty-five-year-old destitute found at the junction of Subash Nagar, Shirva, near here on Thursday May 24 during night patrol.The shabbily dressed Chiranjeevi...
Karkal division ASP Annamalai inaugurated the complaints/suggestion box that was installed by police department at St Mary’s College, Shirva, near here on Thursday July 24. It was installed to create awareness
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy organized Konkani teachers training workshop at Nalanda School auditorium, here on Wednesday July 23.The Academy president Roy Castelino inaugurated the training workshop here on
Dr Sampat Shivangi, a 1962 batch alumnus of Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Manipal, was made Chairman of the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health in June. Dr Shivangi has the honor of being the first Asian American in the State
The Commerce Association of Milagres College, Kallianpur near here was inaugurated by B V Raghunandan, retired Associate Professor and HOD, SVS College, Bantwal recently.Speaking on the occasion, Raghunandan said, â€The globalization has created tremendous job opportunities
Ryan Pinto, CEO, Ryan International Group of Institutions was awarded â€Asia’s Emerging Business Leader 2013-2014’ by the eminent Lord Swaraj Paul in the presence of MP Priti Patel, United Kingdom at the Global Indian Excellence Summit
William Barboza (77), sacred Heart ward-1, Husband of Alice Barboza; Father of Lilly Andrade, Edwin Barboza & Lydia
The general body meeting of parents - teachers association (PTA) of St Philomena Pre-University College for the new academic year was held at their silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Saturday July 19.The city-based Scope Counseling
Journalist Michael Rodrigues, Sasthan has been unanimously appointed as the media coordinator of Catholic Mediapersons Committee of the Diocese.The Diocese of Udupi under the leadership of Fr Denis D’Sa had formed...
Days after his minister brother triggered a controversy by demanding a ban on wearing bikinis on Goa’s beaches, Cooperation Minister Dipak Dhavalikar today appeared to have waded into another, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi will develop India into a Hindu nation.
India has hit the headlines for reasons other than sporting in the just-begun Commonwealth Games here after it came to light that the country’s flag was shown upside down in the official song for the 11-day event. The official song titled "Let the Games Begin" is also the
Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar offered motion for Vanamohatsav at Ryan International School, Evershine Nagar, Malad (West) here on Wednesday July 23, by planting a sapling of mango.
The Rovers and Rangers Unit of St Philomena College organised an edifying camp at Prehrana hall, College campus, here on Saturday July 19.It was an opportunity for the students to have an insight into the origin and the motto of the organisation.Dr Shreesha Kumar,
The leading real estate developers BA Group is offering yet another place for people to enjoy their life. Thumbay Red Rose affordable apartments are getting ready for occupation soon. After completing prestigious properties like Thumbay
The valedictory of yoga training camp was held at Jnanaganga Pre-University College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle, near here on Friday July 18. The yoga instructor Laxman Bhandary, the retired physical training instructor of National
The students of St Raymond’s College at Vamanjoor here protested on Tuesday July 22 against the alleged sexual harassment of a student by a lecturer. Harish, a Kannada lecturer in the college has been accused of harassing
The students of MSRS College and St Mary’s College, Shirva, near here held a protest rally in Shirva town, here on Tuesday July 22, to condemn the atrocities on girl students and women, rising rape cases in Karnataka.
The installation ceremony of new office bearers at Lions Club International (LCI) - Moodubelle, here was held on Saturday July 19, in the presence of guests and dignitaries.LCI – Moodubelle former president Alwyn Patrick Patrao conducted the installation ceremony.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today courted a fresh controversy over the
NMC Healthcare conducted a Grand Suhoor Get together at Onyx Ballroom, Dusit Thani Hotel, Abu Dhabi on 21st Monday 2014. In this holy month of Ramadan, the leading Healthcare of UAE, NMC Healthcare conducted an Suhoor get together
The countless of students from different colleges across the city led by ABVP staged a stir in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Tuesday July 22, seeking justice for the recent rape case of a minor student
Dr Alan De Lima Pereira, an International Volunteer with Medicins Sans Frontiers (Doctors without borders) visited Yenepoya University here on Tuesday July 22, to share his experience of working with MSF in conflict areas like South Sudan and Ethiopia where healthcare was delivered
The students’ council of MSRS College, Shirva, near here was inaugurated
The brotherhood based on trust and love should prevail in society. The generosity should strengthen humanity, said the state health minister U T Khader. The minister Khader was speaking during Iftar meet that was organized by Bantwal
Cracking the whip amid public outrage and protests over the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl, the Karnataka government today transferred Police Commissioner Raghavendra Auradkar and decided to invoke the Goonda Act against the main accused, a skating instructor. The top level shakeup
The late Victor Rordigues memorial award that was constituted to confer on a distinguished Konkani writer for his/her extraordinary contributions to Konkani literature was presented to renowned writer and orthopaedic surgeon
Carmel Kutam of Bangalore celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on 20th of July, Sunday at Sadhbhavana with all jubilation and solemnity. Ref Fr. George Santhumayor presided over the Eucharistice celebration and preached a heart touching homily highlighting..
Jayakar Suvarna (DD News) was elected as president of Udupi district working journalists Association, during the annual general body meeting held at Lions Bhavan, Brahmagiri, here on Saturday July 19. Mohammed Sharif
There was a flavour of traditional Tulunadu culture in the atmosphere. The artefacts were exhibited reminding on splendour on rich landlord’s house. The traditional dances were performed. Tulu folk songs were sung.
Konkani Kutam Bahrain announced Konkani Kutam Award – 2014 to confer on renowned Konkani humorist Cyril Gregory Sequeira (CJS) Taccode. He was chosen for his five-decades of contributions to Konkani as columnist, humor writer, short story writer and novelist.
Eco Club of St Philomena College here took the initiative in showing the practical way of tilling the soil at Kanakamajalu, Sullia taluk recently. Around 51 students participated in this exercise. They were shown and asked to sow the seed in the field. For the recreational purpose of the
Vishwasadamane orphanage and rehabilitation centre of Shirva, near here has been doing humanitarian service in rescuing the destitute from the streets, rehabilitating and unite them with their own families. It’s indeed a noble task pleasing to God, said Rotary Club International
Disappointed by the Autocratic decision of the state and national leaders, 17 founder members of the Dakshina Kannada Aam Admi party resigned from their primary membership in the party today.The ones to resign included Robert Rosario, founder convener
As the city is facing shortage of parking areas, a special meeting will be held in coming month to find solution to this issue, said Deputy Commissioner A b Ibrahim.Addressing the monthly meeting of Mangalore Urban development Authority
Karnataka Sangha Santacruz ® felicitated Nityanand D Kotian, the deputy general manager of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited who was promoted as the Bank’s general manager, during a brief function held here on Friday
At the joint aegis of Rotary Club International (RCI) – Shankarapura and RCI – Kunjargiri, organized the competition on planting saplings of paddy, to encourage the new generation of youth in order tot take interest in farming,
The religious congregation of Apostolic Carmel celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Carmel at their convent on Wednesday July 16. Kundapur – Our Lady of Rosaries parish priest and Kundapur deanery vicar Fr Anil D’Souza
Joyce D’Souza (66), Mulund (W), wife of Peter D’Souza, mother of Sandeep / Diana,
The coconut has been easily accessible to us but we never really learnt its multiple beauty benefits. Coconut is a nature’s gift which is packed with the "Magical Laurites".
Sri Madwa Vadiraja Technical College organized weeklong training programme on programmable logic controllers here recently.Bangalore-based Peach Engineering Private Limited director Dr Tilottam Srinivas in her inaugural address
All 295 people on board a Malaysia Airlines plane were feared dead today after the aircraft was reportedly shot down over war-torn eastern Ukraine near the Russian border, nearly four months after the mysterious disappearance of MH370 in the Indian Ocean.
Bellevision USA and Mangalorean Catholics of New England will be organizing the feast of Nativity of Mother Mary – the traditional Monti Fest and Novem Jevon, at Chelmsford Village Club House, located opposite of McCarthy Middle School, 255 North Road, Chelmsford MA..
Dubai Police have confirmed that the deaths of the Indian film producer, his wife and daughter whose bodies were found on Tuesday are a collective suicide case, and the tragedy was triggered by financial woes. The partially decomposed bodies of Santhosh Kumar, his wife Manju
GSB Sabha of suburban Dahisar – Borivali distributed notebooks to 600 needy children of different schools in the locality here on Wednesday July 16.MLA Dr Vinodji Ghosalkar, Dahisar ward officer Santosh Kumar Donde,
It seems that world’s top educationists are eying Mangalore city that is the gateway of Karnataka. A few days ago, it was ACCA the accountancy giant from London and now The Princeton Review, the company that helps students with
In this holy month of Ramadan, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, UAE Exchange, conducted an Iftar get together at Khalidya Palace Rehyan Roatana Abu Dhabi. 6.30 pm event started. Mr. Sudheer Shetty COO UAE
Revolt erupted in Congress’s backyard in Maharashtra and Assam when two senior
The holy month of Ramadan inspires acts of kindness, good deeds and charity, and such deeds done during this month are considered to be very sacred. As children are the future of any society, helping children overcome the barriers they face to achieve a healthy and bright future takes on special
The roots of the Commonwealth go back over 140 years, when most of the Commonwealth nations and territories were part of the British Empire. After World War II the empire was gradually dismantled and the Commonwealth came in to its present.. [By Francis Saldanha]
Commonwealth-Games
The convention of ICYM – Our Lady of Sorrows parish, here was held at the parish auditorium, here on Sunday July 13.Udupi diocesan social welfare organization – Sampada Udupi director Fr Reginald Pinto inaugurated the ICYM
The first stage of shooting for much-awaited Tulu movie, Chalipolilu that is being produced under the banner Jayakirana Films has already completed. The movie that has much significant features and innovations will be premiered
The oath taking ceremony of Udupi deanery council 2014 - 15 was held at Mother of Sorrows parish, here on Sunday July 13 at 5.00pm.ICYM Udupi deanery director Fr Alban D’Souza offered prayers to begin the programme.Fr Alban led the oath taking ceremony.
Germany substitute Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra time to clinch a 1-0 victory over Argentina at the Maracana on Sunday that gave them the World Cup for the fourth time. The game seemed destined for penalties until fellow
The city chapter of Forum for Fast Justice ® was inaugurated in a simple function held at Rohan Corporation auditorium here on Sunday July 13 at 3.30pm. Forum for Fast Justice is a nationwide movement with a slogan Save Judiciary – Save Nation. The Forum is in process of setting
Do you cringe every time you are asked to have tomato soup? Well, tomatoes are filled with nutrients and antioxidants that help combat several diseases as well as keep
A year back in Dubai I met a person who is a well known name in the field of education in India. As discussion went on I asked her about the one thing that hinders growth in children in academics. I was bit surprised with the answer she gave me. She said “it is..[By Vincent DSa]
Vincent-DSa
Rotary Club International (RCI) district former assistant governor, RCI district training Committee member B Pundalika Marate Shirva, inducted the coffee planter U N Nagaraj as new president of RCI – Hanubal, near here on Saturday...
Sahebaan Business Community from Abu Dhabi organized the “Iftar “ get together for community members on Saturday 12th July at Indian Social Centre (ISC) AbuDhbai. The community members along with their families attended..
The eighty-seven-year-old Evelyn Nazareth, resident of Shirva, near here and
Pope Francis promised "solutions" to the issue of priestly celibacy in an interview on Sunday that raised the possibility the Catholic Church could eventually lift a ban on married priests, but was quickly refuted by the Vatican. Interviewed by Italy’s La Repubblica daily, Francis also conde
Senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Giriraj Kishore, who was actively associated with the Ram temple agitation
Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo on Saturday July 12 said that improving the basic infrastructure in Mangalore and transforming it into a major port city of the country was his main aim. Addressing a press meet at the Eden Club here,
Yajnesh Shetty, renowned bollywood action master and martial arts trainer bagged the coveted United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Award. Hall of Fame director Professor Marti Cale announced this Award that has been bestowed
Nama Tuluveru UAE known in the UAE for their charity works distributed ’IFTAR’ for more than 400 labourers in Al Quoz Area in a camps of Al Shaer & Bin Zayed as a part of their annual programme. Last year Nama Tuluveru distributed
Doing hunger strike did not help me and that is why I finally entered politics, AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal told
Fiza Cultural Forum, a social organization sponsored by metro-based Fiza Group of Companies organized a grand Iftar Party and get-together at Sheesh Mahal, palace ground, here on Friday July 11. Yenepoya University former vice
Extending a formal invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a visit to the US
Sanskrit Association and Kannada Association of St Philomena Pre-University College jointly organized â€Trekking and Environment Study programme’ recently. Under these programmes, students of the college visited Bantaje Reserve
A motorcyclist died instantly when he tried to overtake a stationary bus, and collided with an oncoming bus at Bantakal, near here on Friday July 11 morning.The bus was plying from Belman to Udupi, when both motorcycle and bus collided en route at Bantakal, near here.
The Yenepoya University department of community medicine organized an Interactive Session between students from Maastricht University, The Netherlands and the MBBS students currently posted in Community Medicine here on
The Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim expressed dissatisfaction over underperformance of civic body in collecting reports on malaria cases from different hospitals in its jurisdiction.DC Ibrahim was
â€The Union Budget of 2014-15 is a forward-looking one, which affirms the vision of the government to bring about all-round development in the country, with emphasis on manufacturing, job creation, and skill development.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) A B Ibrahim here on Wednesday July 9 in a surprise operation on the spot instructed law enforcing agencies to seize over 15 dumper trucks laden with sand that were illegally transporting the payload.
The premium organization of Abu Dhabi, India Social and Cultural Centre organized grand “Iftar “ get-together at its premises, on Tuesday, 8th,July, 2014. The well-organized IftarPary was attended by Prominent personalities, including His Excellency Mr.T.P.Seetharam..
In a tragic incident a teenage girl is believed to have committed the suicide after jumping into the Phalguni river from Gurpur bridge, here on Wednesday July 9. The girl has been identified as sixteen-year-old Mallika, a resident of
Felix Antony D’Souza, veteran Konkani journalist and sub-editor of Poinnari, Konkani weekly published from metro passed away at his son’s residence in Canada, on Wednesday July 9 morning, owing to brief illness.
St Philomena College women’s hostel celebrated Fresher’s Day at the hostel premises to welcome the fresh students at the hostel here on Saturday July 5. It was organised by inmates of the hostel under the guidance of motherly
The muhurat of Tulu social play, Panande Poyer’ that will be enacted by theater troupe Namana Kalavider Nitte was held at Sandhipani Sadhanashram, Kemaru, near Belman, here on Sunday July 7.Swami Esha Vittaldas of Kemaru released the play script and said that the plays should not be restricted
Clive Johns Quadros of Moodubelle Parish elected President of Yuva Catholic Students Sanchalen (YCS) of the Udupi Diocese central committee for the year 2014/15 while Jeenal Saldanha of Pamboor Church elected Secretary...
The district administration has plans to bring out 2 volumes of â€Mangalore Darshana’ that will have integral history of Mangalore city by next year, said Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim.DC Ibrahim was speaking during the meeting held
Trio World School (TWS), affiliated to Cambridge International Examinations, UK,
Ronald Olivera will add a new feather to his cap when he anchors the 38th Wilson Olivera Nite at Sacred Heart Hall of Good Shepherd auditorium in Bangalore on July 27 as he completes his 50th Konkani musical show as Master of Ceremony. He perhaps is one of the very few Masters
The resident of Kattingeri village and Pune entrepreneur Subaschandra Hegde donated free books/writing materials, and local Yakshagana organizer Vittal Nayak donated geometry boxes were distributed to the students of
Dr Norbert Lobo, Associate Professor and head of department of Economics, St Aloysius College, here was unanimously reelected as president of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers’ (AMUCT) for 2014-2016 during the annual general body
Seventy-four nurses from Kerala working at the Baghdad Medical City are in two minds - whether or not to return to India
Green tea boasts several health benefits and is considered as one of the world’s healthiest drinks. Here are a few benefits of drinking green tea every day.
In the 67th general body meeting that was held in the Rosario Cathedral hall Melreeda Rodrigues of Bolkunje parish, kinnigoli was elected as the 2nd lady president of the central council thus repeating the history after 16 years.She
Indian Ladies Association (ILA) here in keeping with the tradition of celebrating festivals of India organized Iftar get- together at One to One - The Village tent here on Sunday July 6.The atmosphere was a traditional Arabic setting with special Ramadan delicacies like Ouzi, Bamia Bil Laham
Mandd Sobhann, city-based Konkani organization striving to promote mother tongue Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide presented one-hundred-fifty-first monthly theater titled, Naach Bangara, musical programme at Kalaangann
AYUSH peoples’ awareness campaign and free treatment camp was held at Narla Lower Primary School, Talapady, near here on Sunday July 6. It was organized at the joint aegis of Suvarna Education Charitable Trust, Father Muller
Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of Holy Cross parish - Pamboor organized Yuva Sangam, youth get-together at the parish auditorium, near here on Sunday July 6. It was organized in memory of ICYM members Joy, Maxim, Lavina, John and Steven who had passed away...
In a recently held electionSanthiCarvalho has been elected as President of CatholicSthreeSanghatan with a big majority. The other members elected are Juliet Pais (Vice-President), Shaila P. Almeida (Gen Secretary), Nirmal D’Souza
At the joint aegis of Rotary Club International (RCI) – Belman and primary health centre (PHC), an informative camp on H1N1 for the general public was held here on Sunday July 6.PHC medical officer Dr Satish released handbill on H1N1 and offered information on the dreaded communicable
The Catholic Sabha unit of Our Lady of Health parish, Shirva, near here celebrated Men’s Day for the first time in the history of Shirva parish on Sunday July 6. It was held as part of centenary celebration of Shirva parish.Earlier, Shirva parish priest Fr Stany Tauro celebrated the Eucharistic
Melbourne Konkan Community Inc. (MKC) organised its Annual Dinner Dance in Mossfiel Primary School Hall in Hoppers Crossing, Victoria. The Programme began with the welcome address by the President of MKC Mr Jossy
In the recently conducted elections in Our Lady of Rosary Church, Kundapur for the YCS President for the year 2014-15, Vinard J. D’Costa was elected with overwhelming majority.The other elected office bearer include: Victor D’Costa as the Vice President, Andria D’Souza as Secretary,
At the joint aegis of the union ministry of science and technology, state Education Research and Training Institute, Bangalore, Udupi district institute of education training (DIET), an exhibition of science models and competition...
The Bearys Welfare Forum (BWF),a well known social organization in .U.A.E, well known for its philontraphic and charitable works, organized the’ Iftar ’ get-together at India Social and Cultural Centre, on Friday evening, 4th,July, 2014
A total of 54 students of a government middle school in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district fell ill today after eating mid-day meal in which a ’snake’ was found. Sursand block development officer Vinod Kumar said the children Meghpur Middle School at Sursand developed symptoms of nausea..
A leopard that strayed into inhabited land in search of food fell into an open well near Karavalu – Marne, here on Saturday July 5. The sources informed that a certain Jayanthi Nayak, wife of Sadananda Nayak, who has gone to fetch water from their household well, heard snarls
Video footage of Rahul Gandhi apparently dozing off today in the Lok Sabha during a debate on price rise went viral on the social
Onion prices in retail markets of the National Capital Region continue in the range of Rs 35-40 per kg due to fears of drought and fewer supplies from key states.
The annual general body meeting of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT) will be held on Sunday, July 6 at 10 am at St. Aloysius College auditorium in Mangalore. Capt. Ganesh Karnik, member, Legislative Council, GOK and Ivan D’Souza, Member, Legislative Council
Nalin Kumar Kateel, who registered his second successive victory in the Lok Sabha Elections visited the Bishop’s House on Friday July 4. Bishop of Mangalore, Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, felicitated him and also submitted a memorandum containing six important demands.
Dr Lakshmi Manjeera, Professor, department of OB & G (Principle Investigator) K S Hegde Medical Academy (KSHEMA) received a grant from Indian Council of Medical Research of Rs 13 lac for her research project titled,
Ibaco - Your Ice Cream Destination - opened its second outlet at Forum Fiza Mall, here on Friday July 4 morning.DySP Dr Venkatesh Prasanna inaugurated the new outlet on the occasion.Speaking on this occasion, DySP Dr Prasanna
Sleeping less? Your brain may age faster! The less older adults sleep, the faster their brains age, a new study has warned. The findings could have important implications
The city sleuths arrested 3 youth for allegedly assaulting a girl and 2 youngsters whilst travelling in a bus at nearby Kalladka, here on Thursday July 3. The arrested has been identified as Vishwanat, Vijeth and Shivaraj, who were arrested by the sleuths on the basis of complaint
Formula Manipal, has come a long way since inception in 2007. The sixth car, to compete in competitions at Germany and Czech Republic later this month and early next, was unveiled at the Innovation Centre of Manipal Institute of Technology by Pro-Chancellor of Manipal University Dr H S
The life experiences should open up new ideals to new generation. It has to alert the society on perils of extremes that got to be in literary form, said the renowned theater director and critic Dr Bharat Kumar Polipu.
Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal, arrested in connection with the 2011 Mumbai triple blast case, told the Mumbai police that he feels "proud of himself" for carrying out the blasts.
A delegation of United Associations of Karnataka Kuwait (UAKK) and Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) visited MP Naleen Kumar Kateel at his office here on Thursday July 3 morning, urging him...
The election for the student council of St Philomena College was held on Wednesday July 2. The student welfare officer Bharathi Rai provided guidelines to the students about the election process. Speaking on the occasion, the principal
As many as 31 air conditioners and 25 heaters were among a number of electrical appliances installed in the official bungalow of Sheila Dikshit in Delhi when she was
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy launched the first ever Konkani Club at Rosario Pre-University College during the function held at Rosario Cathedral Hall, here on Thursday July 3 at 2.30pm.Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy with
The geology department officers expressed the cause of caving in of road at Manchikere, Manipal was due to landslide beneath the surface and the hollow space resulted in forming a trench of over several feet away across...
Twenty-one certificate courses that were offered by St Philomena College, here for the first year degree students to enhance the participation of the students in offering better standards was inaugurated during the function held at silver
The Graduation Day of Kalakul – Konkani’s lone Theater Repertory was held at Kalaangann, Makale, here on Monday June 20.Dr Edward Nazareth, Professor of Orthopedics and well known Konkani writer was the chief guest...
The government today put on hold a hike in LPG prices in states including Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala, where an increase in local levies had led to a rise in fuel rates.
Ibaco - Your Ice Cream Destination - opened their new outlet at Dev Plaza building, Kadri Temple Road, Mallikatta, here on Wednesday July 2 at 11.30am. The outlet was inaugurated by Louis Lobo and Patricia Lobo couple of Paramount Realty
A total of 40 cases of H1N1 (Swine Flu) were reported of which seven persons had died so far in Udupi district this year, a district health official said. Udupi District Health and Family Welfare Officer Dr Ramachandra Bayiri said that 22 cases of the influenza were reported in Udupi
With the arrest of three persons by Bajpe police on Wednesday, police solved nine cases of cattle thefts at one shot. The accused are: Ummer Farooq, Nissar and Mohammed Ashfaq alias Badavara Bandhu. Five more persons involved in this crime are absconding.
Parjanya Japa Kalashabisheka, Vedic celebrations and anointing of Lord Mahaganapati idol with 101 numbers of tender coconut water was held at Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala here to appease rain Goddesses to shower abundant of
Installation Ceremony of new office bearers of Rotary Shankerpura, RI District 3180, Zone III took place on 28th June 2014 at Rotary Centenary Bhavan, Shankerpura with pomp and pride. The Chief Guest and Installation Officer of
A delegation from United Associations of Karnataka Kuwait (UAKK), an umbrella organization of 12 associations, and prominent Social Workers from coastal Karnataka visited the chief minister of Karnataka Siddaramiah on June 26...
The office bearers of Akhila Bharata Tulu Okkoota ® held discussion on organizing Tulu Parba – 2014, 3-day Tulu cultural extravaganza at Pilikula Nisargadhama here from November 20 to December 1, with Karnataka Tulu Sahitya
The 9/11 suicide bombers of Osama Bin Laden’s Al-Qaida were mostly Saudis. But, it is Saddam’s Iraq which had to bear American wrath. The Bush administration invaded Iraq accusing it of possessing and using weapons of mass destruction (WMD).. [By Philip Mudartha]
Iraq-Conflict
Karnataka state Government AYUSH Medical Officers Association, Dakshina Kannada district celebrated Doctors Day at district AYUSH Hospital, Hat Hill, here on Tuesday July 1.The state health and family welfare minister’s special duty officer Dr Mohammed Iqbal was the chief guest
The members of St. John the Baptist War II celebrated the fest of their patron saint on
Tamil Nadu Governor K Rosaiah was sworn in as the Governor of Karnataka on Sunday, June 29 at Raj Bhavan in Bangalore. Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court Justice D H Waghela administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rosaiah here. Rosaiah has been given additional charge
Archbishop Dr Bernard Moras ordained 16 religious as deacons during the festal Eucharistic Celebration of Saints Peter and Paul at Darshan Institute of Theology chapel, Kengeri, here on Sunday June 29. Thirteen brothers were from the Holy Trinity
For a man who served for many years in aviation industry, that too in Kuwait, retirement has been a phase to enjoy life in many facets. This has been exactly the aim of John Valerian Tauro of Shivbagh, Bendur..
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) Monday hiked the petrol price by Rs.1.69
Agnes Mathias (79), daughter of Late Gasper and Maria Mathias of Pilar & Sooda,
The traditional practices of erstwhile Tulunadu should not be limited to a single
As Switzerland commits to cooperate in India’s fight against black money, a new
Dry lips are a common issue in the summer season. Keeping them moisturised constantly is important and calls for much care. Here are some tips to prevent dry lips
The inauguration of Students’ Council, Clubs and Associations for the academic year 2014 - 15 of St Philomena Pre-University College, here was held at their silver jubilee memorial hall, here on Saturday June 28.Catholic Board of Education secretary...
The staff of Vishwasadamane orphanage at nearby Shirva, here rescued a destitute man who was found loitering from the national highway at Shankarapura, here on February 21 2008. They bathed him and gave a hair cut.
The first batch of Sri Madwa Vadiraj Institute of Technology, Bantakal that began functioning here since 4 years ago, secured 100 percent results in the eighth semester exam held by Vishveshwarayya Technological University, Belgaum. All the students of civil engineering...
The discipline is more important than money in professional life. The commerce students should have the aspiration and grit to become a chartered accountant. Its essential that one has to make plans ahead of exams, said Chennai Chartered
Santosh Pinto elected as president of Konkani Community Association (KCA) UK during the annual general body meeting held at St Margaret’s Hall, Burnage, here on Saturday June 28. Francis Pereira (vice president), Ronald Lobo (treasurer), Charlotte Barboza
There is football in the air without doubt. The World Cup football action in Brazil is now almost in the final stages. At the same time, Bangalore is getting ready to host the All India Under-14 five a side football tournament at the Bangalore Football Stadium. The tournament that will be
The assassination of the heirs to the Austrian throne on 28 June 1914, by Gavrilo Princip exactly a century ago on this day, triggered World War I that broke out a month later on 28 July 1914.Students who have had history...
World War I
Manipal University has instituted Arogya Card 2014 as part of its social initiative with
Iraq is in war with itself. It is a divided house. A house divided against self cannot stand. Iraq will fall. The burning precedes the fall. As it burns, world feels the heat. India cannot escape its share. Iraq is in our neighbourhood. It is in a region of great strategic importance to us in safeguarding our long-term national interests.. [By Philip Mudartha]
District Congress Committee (DCC) activists accorded warm welcome to new MLC Ivan D’Souza when he arrived at city airport here on Saturday June 28 by garlands and also bursting crackers in front of DCC office here.
Father Muller Medical College Hospital observed International drug abuse and illicit trafficking day at Academy hall, here on Saturday June 28 morning. It was themed A message of hope: Drug use disorders are preventable and treatable.
In an indictment of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi’s governing abilities, party
The Southwest monsoon is likely to revive and many parts of the country are
The combined meeting of Al Jazeera, ISC Toastmasters, Spectrum, Tebodin ETA Escon Star was held successfully at India Social and Cultural Centre on Wednesday, 25th June 2014 at 7:30pm. It was a hot summer evening on 25th June
As a tribute to India’s biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, Indian Ladies Association (ILA) organized Coffee Morning with Luncheon at Le Meridian, Tourist Club, here on Sunday June 20 at 10.30am. The programme was a grand success
The monsoon has weakened over the past few days after a brief spurt of activity last week and Met officials said a revival can be expected only by the first week of July.The hiatus means monsoon is unlikely to arrive in the national capital by its normal onset date of June 28. The northern
On completion of 30 days in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said he had
Indian Muslim Association (IMA), English Unit organized a public event in English in cooperation with the ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs on the subject Welcome Ramadan at Indian Community School auditorium, Salmiya, here on Friday 20. Well-known international trainer of behavioral
The controversy over a property at Karangalpady here between its occupant John Baptist and St Aloysius College management took a decisive turn on Thursday June 26 with the College administration getting the house demolished.John Baptist Lewis, the adopted son
Traffic woes at the Nanthoor Junction where two National Highways criss-cross along with traffic coming from inside the city would soon be mitigated once the proposal for the Rs 58 crore underpass gets clearance from the Union Ministry of Transport and Highways. National Highways
The monsoon time-table on Konkan Railway will come in to effect for trains leaving from originating stations from July 1. Accordingly, train 10104 Madgaon-CSTM Mandovi express will leave at 8.30am (9.30am earlier); 11004 Sawantwadi Road-Dadar Road Rajya Rani Express will leave
Co-curricular and extra-curricular associations were inaugurated in St. Lawrence Composite PU College including St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School on Wednesday, 25 June 2014 at 3 pm in the PU College Hall.
In the wake of NCP president Sharad Pawar’s ultimatum to chief minister Prithviraj
KPCC general secretary from Dakshina Kannada Ivan D’Souza has finally managed to get his name included in the list of five slots for nominations to the Karnataka Legislative Council and the list submitted by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Decline in rainfall in June has affected paddy cultivation in the district with even sowing and transplanting operations affected. Anthony Maria Immanuel, Joint Director of Agriculture, said that there was a 33 per cent decline. The district normally received rainfall of 1,007.9 mm by June 23
Dance, masti and entertainment these three words are enough to explain Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa UAE season 3. With every season, contestants on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in UAE have been seen expanding their horizons, breaking barriers, exploring dance forms and bringing something different
Professor Dr S Pruthvish, department of community medicine, M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and International Expert consultant on healthcare waste management, World Health Organization – South East Asia Regional Office (WHO-SEARO) visited Yenepoya University
At the backdrop of resignation by M B Sadashiv as JDS Dakshina Kannada district president, B Mohammed Kunhi, who was serving as JDS district executive president was appointed as president by JDS supremo Deve Gowda. It was intimated by a letter issued by JDS national...
The state Kannada and culture minister Umashree conferred Konkani Sahitya Academy Annual Awards 8 distinguished individuals during a function held at Dr Patil Puttappa Hall of Vidyavardhaka Sangh here on
Calisto Abel Mathias, Class IV student of Indian High School, here won Shaikh Hamdan Award 2014 for Academic Excellence in UAE by the Shaikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Makhtoom, the deputy ruler of Dubai. Calisto is the son of Canute and Asha Mathias couple who hail from
At the joint aegis of Mangalore-based Ranga Bharati and Sri Krishna mutt, â€Natyayana’ Bharatanatyam programme was held at Rajangan, here on Saturday June 21.Dakshina Kannada district Rajyotsav award recipient child prodigy
It was a moment wherein a bridegroom gives a new life to an orphaned. The youngster exhibited his generosity beyond words by accepting a twenty-six-year-old woman who is an inmate of Spoorthidhama orphanage, Koteshwar...
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the fifth â€Fun Filled Evening – 2014’ at American International School auditorium, Hawalli, here on Friday October 3 at 4.00pm.The objective of the group is to help the
The stand-off between residents of Mumbai’s Campa Cola Society and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) appeared to have ended on Sunday evening - at least for now, with occupants of the illegal flats in the complex
Kannada actress Nayana Krishna, who has acted in several Sandalwood films, is under the radar of Bangalore police. Reports say that she along with a group used to honey trap people and extort money from them. The racket came to light after a city doctor sought the help of
Rotary Club International (RCI) that is at the threshold of centenary jubilee celebration has promoted universal brotherhood among the nationalities and has been responding to human tragedy based on love for humanity without self interest for monetary gains,
Norbert Corda elected as president of Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar during the annual general body meeting held at Maestro Hall, Skill Development Centre, New Salata, here on Friday June 20 at 5.00pm. Dephny Lobo proposed the vote of thanks. Nina Fernandes compered the program.
Gurpur Bantara Matra Sangha ® distributed scholarship to community’s economically-weaker students and also financial assistance to repair homes during a function held at Vaidyanata community building, Gurpur, here on Saturday
The concluding ceremony of district ninth Kannada Sahitya Sammelan was held here on Saturday June 21 afternoon.The Sammelan president Professor Ramdas was ceremoniously weighed with the weight of books.
All the beautifully costumed, attractive Copels (Ring of flowers on head) all colourful Goans gathered at the Le Meridian “ Versailles Ball Room “ to celebrate “ Viva Sao Joao” the traditional St. John Baptist
Dakshina Kannada district JDS president M B Sadashiva held a media conference at Moti Mahal hall, here on Friday June 20 at 4.30pm to announce his resignation owing to personal reasons.Sadashiv said that he was the president of district
It was an amazing magical performance from the tiny tots to the high school students that mesmerized the parents and general audience during Abu Dhabi Indian School 39th Annual Day. The extravaganza event was held on Thursday
These village girls have proved that long lasting ropes and gunny bags can be produced using ’communist plant’, a commonly found weed in villages. CN Deepika and Ayesha Fahima, class X students from Sudana High School, Puttur in Dakshina Kannada bagged laurels at the International
The seventh annual general body meeting of the Karnataka Non Resident Indian Forum (KNRI) Jeddah was held here recently.Roshan Rodrigues of Mangalore was unanimously elected as the president of the Forum.
The ninth district Kannada Sahitya Sammelan began with fanfareat Poornaprajna College (PPC) here on Friday June 20 morning.Professor Ramdas will preside two-day Kannada Sahitya Sammelan, as the dignitaries arrived...
Sarvajna Tantri, Jaycees Club International (JCI) – Belman president bagged JC I zonal
The municipal body to discontinue water supply to the households across the city
Sugar prices are likely yo shoot up as the Union government has increase the import
Srisha, a native of Hiriyadka was anointed as successor of Swami Vishwapriya of Adamar mutt, during the Vedic rites held at Durgadevi temple, Kunjarugiri, near here on Thursday June 19. The Vedic rite of chastity was performed on Srisha
CCIB sleuths arrested thirty-year-old Mohammed Asif yane Mohammed Ali yane Munna, accomplice of underworld don Ravi Poojary, at nearby Ullal railway station here on Thursday June 19.The sleuths recovered 3 cartridges and 2
Manipal University has moved 15 places up from its 100th position in the 2014 QS University Rankings for BRICS nations in the second edition of the rankings released on Wednesday. Last year, Manipal was the only private
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah a premier association for Kannadigas in UAE is all set to celebrate their twelfth anniversary in a grand manner at Indian Association auditorium here on Friday June 20.
The reception Committee of Karkal taluk Kannada Sahitya Sammelan presented the invitation card to Sammelan chairman litterateur Belman – Government Pre-University College principal Dr B Janardhan Bhat here on Wednesday
Gar Gar Mandla, the first ever Kundapura Kannada commercial movie that was premiered in Vinayaka theater here and Shankar theater at Byndoor, near here on Friday June 14 is running houseful, while the efforts of movie
Tulu Koota Kuwait held the Muhurath of Tulu comedy drama, Bangar Babu, at the Salmiya Play School, Rumaithiya, here recently. Bangar Babu is a comedy drama running successfully in coastal district of Karnataka by playwright C R Arun Chandra, B C Road. Tulu Koota Kuwait will present
One of the most interesting and exciting part of our tour in the Himalayan countries of Bhutan and Nepal was an opportunity to see the world’s tallest mountain-Mount Everest through arranged flight. However, the flight.. [By John Tauro]
Travelogue
Rotary Mangalore Hillside Charitable Trust launched www.rakthadaan.com to help those in need of blood and donors as a pilot project during a function held at SDM Business Management College conference hall,
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) saw a novel system of elections on Saturday June14, popularly called â€Indirect System’ of elections by the management.The new unexpected model of voting led to
Xpress Money, the world’s most dependable money transfer brand, has announced a strategic development within its senior management team in the region. Mr. Arvind Mylar who was previously responsible for the brand’s South Asia business, has now assumed a larger
Actor Kushboo Sundar, a prominent face of DMK, today quit the party sulking over being "sidelined," saying her hard work continued to be an "one-way path". "It causes
Etisalat, UAE’s leading telecom operator, announced today its partnership with UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, to offer seamless payment solutions significantly enhancing customer convenience across the country. The agreement signing
For the thirteen days leading up to the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua, the Indian community led by Indian chaplaincy here celebrated Holy Mass each day in honor of the saint at Our Lady Woman
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah ® will be celebrating twelfth anniversary at Indian Association auditorium, here on Friday June 20 at 3.00pm onwards.The whole day fun-filled events included the conferring of Mayura Award to a distinguished
Vice Admiral Satish Soni took over as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Eastern Naval Command at a Ceremonial Parade held at the Naval Base here on Monday June 16. Admiral Soni inspected the Ceremonial Guard and
’Konkani Sobhann’ a Konkani variety programme organized by Arthur Pereira along with his brother Allan Pereira and his dynamic team under the banner of Maa Creations enthralled one and all at Bangalore Empire Hotel in Karama, Dubai...
Daijiworld weeky, on the occasion of its 5th anniversary has announced the names of seven persons, who are differently abled, yet, achievers in their respective field. They will receive the prestigious Swibhiman Award on June
Working out in the heat is quite exhaustive. It not only drains you completely but may also cause lethargy. Here’s how you can exercise in the heat.
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) seized assorted
In yet another shocking incident of crime against women, a tribal was allegedly
Expressing concern over the abduction of 40 Indians in strife-torn Iraq, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today wrote to
The failure is the first lesson in life. There are plenty of opportunities in life, while one unravels the harsh realities of life by positively facing life challenges. As the knowledge grows, the ego degenerates.
The largest campus placement drive, â€Alva’s Pragathi-2014’ was organized by Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri at Vidyagiri campus on June 14 for the fifth time. Dr. S.B. Sripad, assistant labour commissioner, inaugurated the two-day job mela and said that educational..
The innumerable devotees regardless of caste, creed and religion attended the annual feast of miraculous St Antony that was celebrated with utmost reverence at Dornahalli, K R Nagar, near here on Friday June 13. Mysore Bishop..
Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has issued an alert for tidal waves higher than 4.5 metres likely to hit Mumbai shoreline this week. The MCGM, in its circular, stated that tidal waves higher than 4.5 metres are expected to hit the Mumbai coast from today till June 18
The Alma Mater of Belle parish aided higher primary school, near here organized free distribution of uniforms, note books and scholarship to students at the school auditorium, Belle, here on Saturday June 14.ZP former president Gerald
Gururaja secured 93% in the other five subjects, but he was still ’Fail’; now he’s among the toppers in the state. If any other student who’d always aced his exams had seen the marks sheet, he might have been driven to the brink, perhaps, even committed suicide, like is the
Actor and co-owner of Kings XI Punjab Preity Zinta registered a case of molestation late on Thursday night against former boyfriend and industrialist Ness Wadia, who reportedly denied the allegation as "false and baseless". In her statement to the Maharashtra Police, Zinta
I took a near empty bus to Andheri train station. The road trip took 16 minutes. The metro-rail would have taken 4 minutes. The BEST fare was Rs10, which is significant for a 3.0 Km distance. I got off on Gokhale Bridge..[By Philip Mudartha]
Mumbai-Metro
2014 FIFA World Cup opened at Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena Thursday, in a vivid, colourful traditional costumes and dances. The festivities began at 11:30 pm. The 2014 World Cup officially kicked off in Corinthians Arena in São
Pop sensation Jennifer Lopez will perform "We Are One (Ole Ola)" live with rapper Pitbull and Brazilian singer Claudia Leitte at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Sao Paulo on Thursday,
With just days left for the monsoon to hit the western metropolis, high tidal waves have led to water-logging in low lying areas of Mumbai on Thursday. Roads near Gateway of India and some areas in Mahim, Worli sea face and some parts of Dadar were flooded when hide tide measuring
Lanco Infratech’s 1,200 MW Udupi electricity plant in Karnataka has been shut down due to non- availability of coal, while the state government put the blame on the company and said it would manage the power situation. While a company spokesperson declined to comment on the
Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar has reportedly approved a Rs 89-lakh junket for
Father Muller Pulse – 2014, Imprint, annual bulletin was released during a function held at Father Muller Medical College decennial hall, Knowledge Centre, here on Thursday June 12 at 3.30pm. The renowned Mangalorean genealogist
Infosys Ltd named former SAP AG top executive Vishal Sikka as Chief Executive Officer, the first time it has not chosen one of its founders for the role, as it looks to regain market share and stem a staff exodus.India’s second-largest
The much-awaited first ever Kundapura Kannada commercial movie, Gar Gar Mandla, will be released at Vinayaka theater here and Shankar theater, Byndoor, near here on Friday June 13.The shooting for the movie was
The premier of Tulu movie – Brahmashree Narayana Guru, produced and directed by Rajashekar Kotian will be held at Cinemax theater, Goregaon (West) here on Sunday June 15 at 8.50am, informed Billawar Association Mumbai®
Hitting back at NCP leader Sharad Pawar who blamed BJP’s rise for the recent mob violence in Pune which left an IT
Brahmashree Narayana Guru, Tulu movie about a great visionary and social reformer who lived 150 years ago in Kerala will be screened at Awal theatre, here on Friday June 20.The movie will be screened to Tulu movie
The latest in the series of actions of empowering the laity, Bishop Gerald Lobo of Udupi diocese appointed Sr Pramitha Cutinha of the Ursuline Franciscan Congregation as his secretary.She was administered oath
“Enhancing Lives And Spreading Smiles“ is the motto of United Friends Bejai and they have been spreading the smiles of many in and around Bejai by organizing many social and charitable events. Based on this motto and to help out to save a few lives, United Friends Bejai
The final year electronics and communications department of Vadiraja Technical College, Bantakal, near here developed Intelligent farming method.The students have used PIC microcontrollers and GSM mobile software to develop...
The much anticipated preliminary round for GVOM-4 contestants was held at Papillion auditorium here on Friday June 6.The aspiring and talented singers from Bahrain lightened up the evening with some scintillating performances.Six singers each from Male and Female
Naveen D’Souza, the soft spoken community leader from Kolalgiri has been unanimously elected the new president of Karaval Milan for the year 2014-2016. He succeeds the outgoing president Naveen Sequeira from Brahmavar
All ministers in the Narendra Modi government will have to submit details of
UN Awardee visually challenged Bangalorean girl Ashwini Angadi’s, dream project Ashwini Angadi Trust, ’Belaku Academy’ a residential school for visually impaired children was inaugurated in Bangalore on 6th of June,
ISC Sports Section presented, 1st –ISC Cricket Six a side cricket tournament at the Emirates Palace Hotel on Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June’2014 which was a spectacular show.The event saw participation from 12 teams and was witnessed by good enthusiastic crowd
Terry D’Souza created new history in the United States of America by being the first ever Indian origin woman Governor for Lions Clubs International. She is the charter member of The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club which established in 1996.
The feast of St Joseph’s was held with fanfare at London Suits Hotel, Al Wasi Club here on Friday June 6 afternoon till late evening. The event was organized by Belman Bethkati Association – Dubai at the leadership of Ivan D’Souza...
Konkani Catholic Association Nallasopara ® (KCAN) organized school books and writing materials distribution programme to economically-weaker students at St Francis De Sales School auditorium, Nallasopara (East) here on Sunday June 8.KCAN president Harry B Coutinho presided
Jnanaganga Pre-University College, Nellikatte, near Moodubelle, here welcomed the students of I PUC and their parents on Thursday June 5.Lions Club International governor Suresh Prabhu and Udupi Lions Club president Alevoor Harish Kini were the chief guests of the occasion.
Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu was sworn in as the
The wait of Mumbaikars for metro services in the city came to an end when Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan flagged off the first service from Versova Station in the western suburb on Sunday, 8th June 2014.The service was launched [By Philip Mudartha]
A 15-month old girl was recently sacrificed with a desire to unearth hidden treasure at the nearby Firozabad fort, and seven persons including her father have been arrested in connection with the crime, a top police official today said. "Seven persons have been arrested in connection
The wait of Mumbaikars for metro services in the city came to an end when Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan flagged off the first service from Versova Station in the western suburb today. The service was launched by Chavan along with ADAG Chairman Anil Ambani at 10.10
Top bureaucrats of the country have been given a five-day deadline to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directive for
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino met Mangalore University new vice chancellor Dr K Bairappa, here on Saturday June 7, and presented a memorandum to the latter on opening Konkani department.
At the joint aegis of Karnataka state Kannada and culture department, Karavali Samskrutika Pratistan ® (a Kannada linguistic minority cultural and literary organization in Kerala state) and Nadoja award recipient Kayyara Kinhanna Rai
The co-operative movement has taken the nation into surprise owing to the rapid growth of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, a multi-state scheduled bank that has carved niche in financial sector. With the collective efforts
Naman Ballok Jesu has a great reason to rejoice: Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will present the YUVA PURASKAR for Litreature on Jocy Siddakatte (Br. Joseph Curil D’Souza) in a ceremony to be held at Dr. Patil Puttappa
Rotary Club International (RCI) – Shirva organized the celebration of bagging Top
In a new twist to Badaun gang rape and murder case, Uttar Pradesh DGP AL Banerjee on Saturday said rape of one of
Bhivandi – Badlapur regional Committee of Bantara Sangha Mumbai ® congratulated new union railway minister D V Sadanand Gowda, hailing from Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka. Meanwhile, the regional Committee president
As the Kannada medium schools are facing the problem of successively depleting number of students and the students who manage to attend these schools are usually from economically disadvantaged families..
The Mumbai Metro service will start at 5.30am and continue till midnight with a total of 16 rakes deployed on the sector, serving the glamour and IT centres of Versova and the business and manufacturing areas of Ghatkopar at a speed of 80kmph. From Sunday, 8th June
Fr Paul Rego, parish priest of Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here celebrated his fiftieth birthday on Friday June 6 evening. Earlier Fr Paul celebrated the thanksgiving Holy Mass along with Fr Henry Alva, Fr Nicholas Martis and Fr Louis D’Sa. A large number of parishioners attended
Four days after missing its date with the country, the crucial South West Monsoon
Several students awaiting II PU revaluation of answer scripts were in for a shock when they received photocopies of their scripts back from the department with the note - “refused.”In what the officials of the Department of Pre-
A 6 year-old school boy crushed to death after he was hit by a speeding tempo traveler on Thursday, June 5 at Gurpur Kaikamba in Mangalore while he was waiting for the school van, following which angry locals
Twenty six days ago, on May 10, when a 72-year-old home-alone woman was murdered at Binnypet here, the police had suspected that it was yet another routine case of murder for gain. However, it has now transpired that, Ramaratnamma, the elderly woman, was murdered by her
It was a historic day at St. Joseph’s Monastery, Carmel Hill - Mangalore as Rev. Fr. Joe Tauro took charge as the Rector of the Theologate on Thurssday 5th June 2014. Community gathered in the Chapel to pray the Office during which...
BJP patriarch L K Advani seems to have been deprived of a room in Parliament House which he was occupying for the
Vishwasadamane – rehabilitation centre in Shankarapura, near here rescued a
Rajapura Saraswat Co-operative Society donated school bags to the students of
Chalipolilu, Tulu movie is the first ever movie with much famed artistes Vijayakumar Kodialbail and Devdas Kapikad. It’s the first Tulu movie shot by renowned Malayalam cameraman Utpal Nayanar. With all these extra features,
In keeping with the tradition of celebrating World Environment Day, the students of Canadian International School (CIS) Bangalore hosted a series of activities to celebrate the World environment day at its campus today.
A 28-year-old man was beaten to death on Monday night by people with suspected links with a Hindu fundamentalist outfit over a Facebook message they found offensive, according to police.
Ryan International Group of education institutions opened one more school at Aditya Shagun Nisarga, Bavdan, Mumbai – Bangalore Road, Pune on Monday June 2. Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan inaugurated the new school
With the FIFA Under -17 World Cup taking place in India in 2017, young footballers in the country will get an opportunity to show their talent in the forthcoming All India Under-14 Football Tournament at the lush green football stadium here from Saturday July 26 to Sunday July 27.
After our memorable journey through the Kingdom of Bhutan and on 19 May 2014 we packed our belongings and left our hotel at 5.30 am we proceeded to Paro International Airport to catch the Drukair flight scheduled to leave Paro at 8 am to Kathmandu... [By John Tauro]
Travelogue
Mogaveers Bahrain will be organizing Rangoli and drawing competitions for expats hailing from Indian state of Karnataka, as part of their decennial celebrations at Karnataka Social Club auditorium, here on Friday June 6
Forty six days, thousands of miles covered, countless minutes of our lives spent replacing ’Jumping jhapaak’ with ’Bulava aaya’ in our memories. Also some fantastic cricket came along the way in the just concluded Pepsi IPL-2014. The final of the seventh IPL season..
The scorching temperatures outside did not stop the Bellevision Bahrain members from enjoying a day long picnic by the pool side at Budaiya here on Friday May 30. The members arrived to the venue by 9am. Opening prayer was recited by Sharmila Sequeria,
ICYM Bantwal unit one of the most active ICYM unit of Bantwal warado organized a memorable cultural event â€Yuva Saanz’ at the Infant Jesus church hall in Modankap. The programme started with the mass at 4pm celebrated by Rev. Fr. Ronald D’Souza, Director
Moodbidri-based journalist Shekar Ajekar was felicitated during thirty-first All India Kannada Sammelan held here recently. I Rammohan Rao, union chief information officer and media advisor for 4 Prime Ministers felicitated Shekar
At a star-studded ceremony held on Monday, CEAT Limited hosted the 2014 edition of the CEAT Cricket Rating International Awards to raise a toast to the gentleman’s game. Both international and domestic talent was honoured
The four-day annual festivities were concluded at Mahishamardini temple that was established by the renowned builder and religious leader Kallamundkoor Hariyalaguttu Sridar Chandayya Shetty at Jayaraj Nagar..
’NIREL’ the first International Tulu Movie which has made waves across the globe is all set to release in Kuwait on Friday the 6th June, 2014 in Al Ajial Theatre with 2 shows at 3.30 PM & 6.30 PM and thereafter on Sunday the 8th June,
Union rural development minister Gopinath Munde has passed away, after meeting with an accident while his convoy was on its way to the Delhi airport. The accident happened when Munde was on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport to fly to Mumbai.
Visually challenged Bangalorean girl Miss Ashwini Angadi, achiever of ’Youth Courage Award’ by the United Nations in 2013 is all set to open her dream challenge project by Ashwini Angadi Trust, ’Belaku Academy’ a residential school
Emirates Pangalites, an association of Pangalites/Shankerpura residing in UAE, organized Children’s Drawing Competition under the age group of 4-12 years on Friday, 30th May 2014 at “Happy Home Nursery”
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha and 54 others were remanded in judicial custody
Calling the gang rape and murder of two girls in Badaun a "terrible" case and Uttar
Three persons died and 15 others were injured in an accident involving a jeep and a
Mallikarjuna Kharge, who was chosen leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, today said his party would not function as an
The leader of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), K Chandrasekhar Rao, was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of Telangana on Monday.He is scheduled to unfurl the national flag at the Parade Grounds in Secunderabad at 10.15 am and make his first address as Chief Minister.
Twenty-nine-year-old Sreesha S was chosen as the successor of Admar mutt here. It’s the first time that an engineer has been appointed as the successor of a mutt that has great historical significance.
At the joint aegis of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, Konkani Jagruti Abhiyan by means of skit was held at Omzoor parish in Bantwal deanery on Saturday May 31 evening. It was presented with the support of parish priest James D’Souza, Hanley Coelho
Mandd Sobhann presented its 150th monthly theatre titled â€Podam Turo’ (a bouquet of songs) at Kalaangann, Makale, here on Sunday June 1. It was held to mark presenting monthly theater nonstop since twelve-and-a-half-year.
South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes paid a visit to Payyade Sports Club, upcoming sporting venue promoted by Tulu – Kannadigas settled in metro, located at S V Road, Kandivali (West) here on Sunday June 1.
The new committee of the ICYM Unit Moodubelle for the year 2014-15 took oath of office on Sunday, 1 June 2014 during the 7.30 am mass soon after the homily. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest and
On Saturday, family members of the two teenage cousin dalit sisters who were
Rotary Club International (RCI) play key role in educational empowerment of rural
Shekar Poojary who was serving 15 years as general manager at the headquarters of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, a multi-state scheduled bank, here was bid adieu by his employer during a function held here on Saturday May 31. Shekar joined Bharat Bank after serving
St. Lawrence Educational institutions formally inaugurated the academic year 2014-15 on Saturday, 31 May 2014 at 9.30 am in St. Lawrence Church Parish Hall. The inaugural function was presided over by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes
Bishop Dr Gerald Lobo laid foundation to construct new presbytery at Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here on Friday May 30 evening. Pamboor parish priest Fr Paul Rego, parish council vice president Prakash Noronha, secretary
The award winning ever green drama scripted by great play write Late Mic Max titled: “Chintnen, Sobdan Ani Karnen” won the hearts of the UAE Audience who attended twin plays in large numbers from all over U.A.E. The first short
Today the entire city resonated in the cries of Dumm Idre Dham Bidi as the RJs from 92.7 BIG FM undertook the task of creating awareness on the harmful effects of using Tobacco. Not just awareness talks on air,
The beautiful Ansu George beat all the contestants to bag themuch awaited "NMC Health care and UAE exchange May Queen-2014" followed by Sara George and Varsha Gopal 1st and 2nd runner up respectively in a keenly contested
Team of doctors and paramedical staff of Government Wenlock Hospital and Yenepoya Hospital have started working at the new Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) screening centre at Mangalore International Airport on Thursday. District Health Officer HS Shivakumar..
The cold war has ensured between DySP Prabhudev Mane who was promoted form district vigilance cell and recently promoted Karkal ASP Annamale, as the latter has unearthed several illegal activities to gain upper hand over the former.
As outrage spread over the horrific gangrape of two Dalit sisters in the district,
Low cost carrier AirAsia India today said its maiden daily flight will be on the Bangalore- Goa route, with a price tag of Rs 990 including taxes. The airline will open the bookings this evening. The first A320 flight is scheduled to leave Bangalore on June 12 afternoon, AirAsia..
M N Rajendar Kumar was on Thursday May 29 re-elected president of South Canara District Central Co-operative (SCDCC) Bank, with members of the administrative board choosing him unanimously yet again.
India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi is all set for the most glamorous annual fashion contest titled: “NMC Health Care UAE Exchange May Queen 2014” announced its Entertainment Section. The glamorous event will be held at its Main Auditorium on 29th May 2014 and will begin
UAE Exchange will be the access point for all expatriates from Bangladesh to make payment for various consular services including Machine Readable Passport (MRP). This is an initiative from the Embassy of Bangladesh in the UAE and
The Dancing Divas is organizing its 6th Annual Jubilation on the 6th of June 2014 at Cambridge School, Mangaf, between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. The highlight of the program is the presence of MJ5 (Winner of India’s Dancing Superstar) who
Four students of final year automobile engineering of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal have demonstrated their prototype of an unique 3-wheeler automobile with a powerful engine to easily drive on thorough ways and city
Blaming Rahul Gandhi for the party’s electoral reverses in the LS election
A 63-year-old woman, who developed cold and cough symptoms after she visited Saudi Arabia, has been admitted to a
Travelling has been one of my favourite pastime not only when I was working in Kuwait, but more so after my retirement and settling down in Mangalore. While working in Kuwait, I had visited practically all of the Gulf Countries and even Europe. After having retired...[By John Tauro]
Travelogue, Bhutan
The countdown has begun for Vamanjooreans UAE’s much awaited dramas Chinnen, sobdhan, Kernen and Kazarachi dhothorne’ which will cast its awesome spell on UAE audience on Friday 30 May at 6 pm sharp at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium. Chinnen, sobdhan, Kernen a great play..
Carmine Fernandes (79), wife of Albert Fernandes Paddubettu, Moodubelle,
Basava Samiti celebrated “Basava Jayanthi-2014”, with enthusiasm and devotion at the Indian Club Cultural hall recently. The programme began with an invocation followed by the welcome dance. General secretary Shekar Koppad welcomed the gathering. The famous speaker..
Konkani Kutam of Bahrain presented 6th Lancy Moras Konkani Musical Nite, at Our Lady of Arabia auditorium, here on Friday May 22. It was organized in aid of constructing a new Cathedral at Awali, here.The long awaited Musical Nite began with the International fame Master of Ceremony
Indian Ladies Association, Abu Dhabi (ILA) hosted its 38th gala annual dinner at Thuraya ballroom of The Beach Rotana, one of the finest 5-star hotels here on Friday May 23. The stage was set for an evening of glamour, grandeur..
The graduating students “Class of 2014” of Canadian International School (CIS) Bangalore were given a fond farewell at the valedictory ceremony in a grand way. The event was full of nostalgia & memories but also one of
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy’s ambitious project Mobile Konkani Bazaar was inaugurated here on Saturday May 24.The state Kannada and culture minister Umashree inaugurated Mobile Konkani Bazaar during the function held
Milagres English High School Kallianpur once again shines in SSLC results. The topper of the school, Smita R. Shetty have secured 606 marks with 96.96% while Sushmitha Shenoy have secured 605 marks with 96.80%. Aniksha A Shetty
Marking the beginning of a new era in Indian politics, Narendra Modi was today sworn in Prime Minister at the head of a 45—member coalition government after the elections that saw the BJP gain absolute majority in 30 years. 63—year—old Modi, the first leader to get..
At least 25 people were killed and 100 injured Monday when an express train rammed into a stationary goods train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday sworn in as the 15th Prime Minister
Seven women took oath as ministers in the Narendra Modi government on monday, and one of them is set to be a member of
PWD minister Dr H C Mahadevappa on Saturday May 24 laid the foundation for
Dr. B. R. Shetty, a well-known entrepreneur and philanthropist, together with equity partners associated with Centurion Investments (“Centurion”), one of the leading investment firms in the UAE,
She was a ten-year-old girl who was orphaned along with her 2 brothers, but found succor in Spoorthidhama Rehabilitaiton Centre, Kedoor. Since then, Spoorthidhama chief functionary Dr Keshav Koteshwar
The iconic Ambassador car manufacturer Hindustan Motors (HM) has suspended work at its Uttarpara plant in Hooghly district of West Bengal, leading to speculations that it may not reopen. A notice, which informs that the “temporary suspension” of work will come into effect
Narendra Modi, who led BJP to an astounding victory in the Lok Sabha polls
State Bank of India, which has an exposure of Rs 1,600 crore to grounded airline
It was an awesome performance all the way at the Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday 23 May 2014 when KCOâ€s annual event "Fiesta 2014", a splendid show unfurled with variety entertainment to the delight of the Mangalorean and Goan audience. KCO’s fund..[Photo Album]
In a jolt to Aam Aadmi Party, two of its key members G R Gopinath and Shazia
Green Valley National School and Pre-University College, Shiroor, near here secured 100 percent result for the seventh consecutive year in ICSE Grade X exams with an outstanding performance taking the school performance
As Narendra Modi gets ready to take oath as Prime Minister, his wife Jashoda Ben
Over the years with proven academic track record and impeccable credentials, Ryan International has become a recognized name in the academic arena. The Ryan students have once again come out with flying colors in ICSE, ISC and
There is no doubt that the 812 crash was a result of negligence of the State Authorities. Be it the Airport Authority, the DGCA or the Air India, all of them failed collectively and the cost was paid by 158 lives. What is sad is that the people failed to honor the dead by ensuring that
In a veiled attack on ’Team Rahul’ over Congress’ poll debacle, a section of party
Scores of AAP supporters today clashed with police defying prohibitory orders
Anandiben Patel was today elected leader of Gujarat BJP Legislature Party and would
Renowned Kannada writer and Jnanpith awardee U R Ananthamurthy has been given police protection following "threat perception" over his remark that he would leave the country if Narendra Modi becomes the Prime Minister. "Security was deployed at Ananthamurthy’s residence after
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Narendra Modi, who steered BJP and the NDA to a landslide victory in the Lok Sabha
Shiv Sena, the oldest ally of BJP, is unhappy over being given only one ministerial berth and that too the heavy
Unable to bear his reported failure in six subjects, a student of Sridevi Engineering
Glen Joy Alva and Jovita Mendonca were unanimously elected as president and secretary respectively of ICYM unit of St Lawrence parish, Moodubelle, near here during the annual general body meeting held at the parish auditorium
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh ® convened annual general body meeting convention at St Mary’s Pre-University College auditorium here on Sunday May 18.Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese inaugurated the programme here on
The biography of Eric Ozario, Gurkar of Mandd Sobhann ®, world’s premier Konkani cultural organization, titled, â€The indefatigable crusader’ authored by Royston Fernandes was released on Eric’s sixty-fifth birthday at Kalaangann,
Congress president Sonia and vice-president Rahul Gandhi offered to resign
“Janatha Janardhan (aam admi) has expressed their desire that Aam Aadmi Party Dakshina Kannada will remain outside the Parliament for some time. Dakshina Kannada unit of the party accepts their decision. We will continue to take up the causes that affect people’s lives..
A trivial issue led to a woman stabbing her daughter-in-law to death with cloth-cutting scissors at Muggibettu in Shiroor on Monday. The deceased is Nagaratna (29), wife of Manjunath Acharya. The accused is Chandu alias Chandravathi Acharya (55). The deceased, daughter of
The former minister Vasant V Salian who deserted Congress a year ago during assembly election and joined BJP demanded resignation of state urban and district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake at the outset of Udupi
The countdown has begun for K.C.O’s much awaited entertainment Extravaganza – “Fiesta 2014” – which will have its awesome spell on Abu Dhabi Audience on coming Friday – 23 May 2014 at Abu Dhabi’s prestigious landmark venue – the Country Club from 10.30 am onwards.
The Additional Sessions Court has turned down the bail plea of the Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) sleuth due to whose bullet, Kabir, a cattle trader from Krishnapura, was killed at Tanigodu check-post on April 19. Kabir and four associates were travelling in a pick-up truck transporting..
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi today assured Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa of "absolute cooperation"
The south-west monsoon is likely to set over Kerala on June 5 with a model error of
As Congress searches for answers for its worst-ever electoral performance, daggers are already out in the party ahead of the crucial Congress Working Committee (CWC)
The upcoming wildlife and nature cameraman Focus Raghu (Raghavendra Kodangala), a native of Udupi bagged International Award at First Impression, international photography competition organized by Raniganj Photo Circle, at West Bengal, recently. He bagged the award for his
The life and works of Eric Ozario, gurkaar of city-based leading Konkani cultural organization Mandd Sobhann will be released in the form of a biography — Eric Ozario — The Indefatigable Crusader at Kalaangann here on May 18. This day incidentally marks Eric’s 65 th birthday.
The parishioners of Our Lady of Fatima, Pernal, near here celebrated with grandeur their annual Parish Day on Wednesday May 13.The parish priest Fr Arthur Pereira welcomed Fr Rajesh D’Souza SVD, who serves in Gujarat
Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) celebrated International Mother’s Day in a meaningful manner here on Friday May 9.It was a day out for all the ladies to spend valuable time among themselves
The ruling Congress in Karnataka is looking for a big win from a sharply bipolar race in
Voddu Vorant, a series of Konkani article authored by ace comperer and columnist
Father Muller Hospital, Thumbay, near here 100 bed-multi-specialty hospital established to serve the people of rural area has completed its first year of dedicated service in the healthcare sector. Enriched with experience and dedication
“The aim of the Udupi Diocese Stree Sanghattan for the next ten years should be building a society of united and empowered women”, emphasized Bishop of Udupi Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo
Deputy Commissioner and district electioneering officer A B Ibrahim visited poll counting center at Mahatma Gandhi Centenary Pre-University College
On the auspicious occasion of International Nurses Day celebrated all over the globe Father Muller School and College of Nursing organized various colourful cultural and literary competitions. The three days event began with
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was tonight lavishly praised at a farewell dinner hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and attended by a galaxy of party leaders
Albert Mathais (67), Edmer/ Moodubelle,husband of Christine Mathais, father of Anil/ Priya, Anitha/ Anil and Arun . Grand father of Adrial and Lianna
Gold is our national obsession. Gold is a fashion and fascinating to us. We are obsessed with gold since generations. Gold makes and mars our most intimate relationships too. The god price has risen sharply in the decade up to mid-2011. Its popularity has risen.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Lt Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag will be the next Army Chief succeeding Gen Bikram Singh as the government today appointed him to the top post, ignoring protests from BJP.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”Tulu Koota Kuwait is gearing up to present an evening of dazzling musical entertainment “Rasamanjari 2014” on 16 May 2014 at the American International School, Kamel Al Rayes Auditorium
A First Investigation Report (FIR) filed against Dakshina Kannada BJP Lok Sabha candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel in Bunder police station, here, on the basis of complaint lodged by Mumbai-resident Satish Shetty who
Flavy D’Souza elected as first woman president of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh, during the thirty-fifth annual general meeting held at Bishop’s House here on Sunday May 11. Flavy was the first woman elected as president of
KCWA held first Holy Communion party of its member’s children for the successive eighth year at ICSK auditorium, Khaitan, here on Friday May 9. Seven of member’s children participated in the community celebration along with KCWA in the company of over 400 guests. The participating childre
Following the end of the Ninth Phase of Polling, various TV news channels put out the Exit Poll Results from 6.30 pm. According to Times Now exit poll results NDA is posied to secure 249 seats
Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner and electioneering officer (DC) Ibrahim here on Monday May 12 morning, convened a meeting of all political parties related to vote counting of LS polls. DC Ibrahim offered information on
Father Muller Medical College Hospital celebrated the International Nurses Day with great solemnity. The grand finale of Nurses Week Celebration - 2014 was held at Father Muller Charitable Institutions here on Monday May 12.
The union minister Oscar Fernandes inaugurated Harsha, showroom of home appliances and retail outlet at Milagres Complex, here on Sunday May 11. The tributes were paid to the departed soul of Harsha founder Bola Poojary.
With exit polls predicting a dismal performance, Congress today sought to absolve Rahul Gandhi of any blame saying
Gulf Voice Of Mangalore premiered in 2008, 2010, 2012 and now on its fourth season and following the grand success of Gulf Voice of Mangalore - the popular Konkani singing talent show, Youth Recreation Centre
A 23-year-old pharmacy student died today after she was set afire by her three classmates, including one who allegedly
Fresh from BJP’s massive electoral victory in the Lok Sabha polls, Narendra Modi on Saturday had a dig at the opposition saying parties outside the ruling coalition
BSP supremo Mayawati and Trinamool Congress today dashed any hopes of a
6th Musical LancyNite presented by Merit Freight Systems LLC with host of new and old singers mesmerized the Dubai audience on Friday Evening. This musical extravaganza provided stage for many new... [Video]
Will the apex court’s ban on the exhibition and training of bulls as performing animals affect the traditional Kambala (wetland buffalo race) widely held in coastal Karnataka? Practitioners of the sport believe the coast is somewhat
Taking a serious view of the visit of chief priest’s 11-year old daughter to the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in violation of bar on entry of women in 10-50 age group, officials today decided to perform ’purificatory rituals’ at the shrine at the expense of the priest himself.
Bringing up a child through giving birth and helping him or her growing up into an adult is considered to be the essence of motherhood. It is a challenge in itself, as she has to go through countless hardships in the process. Mother’s Day is an occasion
Mothers-Day
Father Muller School and College of Nursing is organizing Students Nurses Association Day 2014 the Valedictory function of UDAAN, Cultural Fest -2014 on Saturday , 10th May, 2014 at 10am at the Academy Hall. Prof. Renilda Shanthi Lobo, Principal, City College of Nursing will be..
The International Nursing Day falls on 12th May 2014. In January 1974, 12 May was chosen to celebrate the day as it is the anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, who is widely considered the founder of modern nursing.
Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of newly-formed Udupi diocese ordained 2 deacons during the ordination ceremony held at Our Lady of Health parish, Shirva, near here on Thursday May 8 morning. It’s the second such ordination held in the
Narendra Modi today launched an all-out war on the Election Commission accusing it
Karnataka Sangh Qatar (KSQ) will be organizing Children Talent Search - 2014, a much-awaited event for children hailing from the State of Karnataka, here on Friday May 23, Friday May 30 and Friday June 6.
Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley alleged that the RO was ’not impartial’ and did not ’deserve the post he held. A furious BJP on Wednesday criticised the Election Commission (EC) and threatened to stage “dharna” for not acting on its demand to remove the returning officer
Researchers have said that one cup of coffee could help prevent deteriorating eyesight and possible blindness from retinal degeneration due to glaucoma, aging and
"Distressed" by Narendra Modi’s mother travelling in an auto rickshaw and living in a
Children older than 10 years will no longer need the help of their parents or guardians
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will bring out a Konkani language syllabus for Pre-University Colleges soon, said Roy Castelino, president of the academy
The State government has from Monday imposed two hours of scheduled load-shedding in urban areas, including Bangalore city, and six hours in rural pockets with immediate effect.,
As the roads and lanes of Mangalore city are inundated with modern cars with varied colours and models, one car that seems to be unusual in the milieu of such assortment of vehicles is the vintage 1984 Fiat Padmini
The ten-day residential cultural camp for children, organized by Mandd Sobhann, in association with Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and â€Raknno’ Konkani Weekly, from April 21 to 29, and May 3 and 4, titled â€Jillmillchim Taram,’
Emirates Pangalites UAE will be organizing a drawing competition for the children under the age group from 4 years - 12 years and also differently-abled children at Happy Home Nursery, Karama, here on Friday May 30..
KCO – Abu Dhabi is fully geared up to present this year’s top entertainment Package “Fiesta 2014” – the extravaganza bundled with full of quality entertainment which will be held on May 23, 2014 at the Abu Dhabi Country club, located next to Abu Dhabi Immigration..
As announced earlier Vamanjooreans UAE to entertainUAE audience with twin dramas on 30th May 2014as a part of their parish feast celebrations which falls on 1st May 2014. The first one being award winning ever green social drama
Accusing BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi of playing caste card for
Mogaveers Bahrain one of the oldest community organisation of Mogaveers in Bahrain recently as a part of their decennial celebration concluded a colourful vibrant event at Indian Club Manama, Bahrain witnessed by a large
St Daniel Comboni Parish, Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh, Kuwait Celebrated the May Fete 2014 at Indian Central School here on Friday May 2. The Fete consisted of the display of a variety of food items prepared by Mangalorean, Goan,
Dr Leo Rebello, MD, Ph D (UK), D Sc, D H S (Canada), has trained and treated over a million people in 65 countries, written 45 books and has miraculous hand. Kashmira Rebello, Ph D is a special educator in ADHD, autism...
BJP’s PM pick Narendra Modi stormed into Gandhi bastion of Amethi in support of his
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah as a part of their annual programme this year, for the first time ever, are organising ’Couple Dance’ competition. The audition round will be held on 23rd of May, 2014 at Hotel Dubai Grand, Al Ghusais
Christians of Karnataka are hard working and united in spirit with brethrens of community. They are also religious and spiritual in nature. I feel proud because the newly-formed Udupi diocese is steadily progressing in governance among
A group 12 theater artistes including 2 female artistes belonging to Kalaakul, lone Konkani’s theater repertory promoted by Mandd Sobhann, Mangalore-based Konkani organization that made Guinness World Record by..
Indian Islamic Centre (IIC) celebrated its fortieth anniversary at the IIC main hall, here on Friday May 2.UAE minister for youth and community development Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan inaugurated the programme.Kerala minister for industries and information technology...
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) successfully organized its fun-filled family picnic at Messila beach here on Friday May 2. Over 100 members attended the picnic on the occasion. The adults and kids alike took part in the group
Pilots and cabin crew have come to blows on an international flight bound for India, media reports say.The scuffle is said to have begun as an argument in the plane’s cockpit over claims of sexual harassment but spilled into the galley, startling passengers.A pilot and a flight attendan
Former deputy chief minister and senior BJP leader KS Eshwarappa has demanded
In a second shocker after the recent increase in city bus fares, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation today
Congress Vice President Rahul today ruled out the possibility of his party supporting the Third Front to form the government. "We will not support any front," Gandhi, who
United Canarites Mumbai ® will be organizing the grand felicitation programme of Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of newly-formed Udupi diocese at Xavier Engineering College ground, near Raheja Hospital, Mahim (West) here on
Todays younger generation is catching up with fast nos and get used to that trend than enjoying quality slow numbers " said Hon. Gen Secretary Vinod in his opening address during the Musical concert titled Golden Melodies of 60’s which was organized by Entertainment Section of India
Jaycees Club International (JCI) Mangalore will be organizing twenty-first JC Dinky ice cream eating competition, in association with 3 Mans Dice Cream at Kadri Park here on Sunday May 4. The competition is open to public and
A day after Narendra Modi was booked for making a speech at a polling booth while displaying BJP’s election symbol in violation of electoral laws, a preliminary probe
Rev. Fr Joseph M Menezes, mostly known as Fr Jos Menez, a Priest of the Diocese of Mangalore went to the eternal abode on the
The Cherry Tomato is smaller and sweeter than conventional tomatoes. They are popular all over the world, and they can be found in a wide assortment of dishes from Mexico to Asia. They are also remarkably easy to grow, and they mature quickly in temperate zones.
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United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) family gathered at Clifford Aranha’s residence in Salmiya on Sunday 27th April 2014 evening 8.30 pm onwards to meet visiting Bishop of Udupi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo.
Vibhuti Kallianpur, second daughter of Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti honorary secretary Raviraj Kalyanpur Jerimeri, Kurla (West) secured first place in state level Bhajan singing competition for the age-group of 12 years to
A civil Engineering and project management office was inaugurated at Udupi on 25 May 2014 at 10 am. Fr. Reginald Pinto-Director of Sampada (Diocesan Social Development Organization) and the the resident priest of Moodubelle officially inaugurated the office..
In a world of tough competition where quality is the hallmark of any enterprise or institution especially in the field of education that too in business management, the Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIMB) has been recognized as one
A case has been registered against international cricketer Robin Uthappa’s
India is an ancient land of sages; wherein harsh penance and sacrifices brought great divinity to motherland. It was considered great fortune to be born in a Brahmin family during contemporary times. Every Brahman has to follow...
Delhi Tulu Siri, an organization of Delhi Tuluvas organized a get together of all Tuluvas in and around New Delhi on Sunday April 27 at Nehru Park in the precincts of foreign diplomatic offices in Chanakyapuri, here on on April 27
In an embarrassment for Narendra Modi, the BJP Prime Ministerial candidate faced
Attacking Narendra Modi, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Laloo Prasad Yadav today said that "even a butcher is shy" of the BJP
Aangann Kutam (Aangann Konknechem Riyadh) celebrated Pask Porob on 24th April 2014. Started with a prayer and spread the Easter message of true love of Our Savior, by Jovita Frank Dias Bantwal. The Word of God was read by Alfred Fernandes Sirsi.
Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was on short visit to Kuwait to attend the silver jubilee celebrations of Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA). During this visit hehad a brief interaction with Kuwait Pangla Association members on 27th April 2014. The members of the Kuwait
Ryan International Group of Institutions organized second All India Ryan inter-school football tournament under the auspices of Ryan International Sports Club here from Tuesday April 22 to Saturday April 26.
After five successful musical concerts a well know singer and composer Lancy Noronha Belloreis all set for his grand 6th Musical Nite with the support of entrepreneur and singer Joseph Mathias. This musical extravaganza will provide
UAE Exchange will be a facilitator for the implementation of the Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) Scheme offered by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) in association with Alankit Assignments Ltd.
After action by Uttar Pradesh authorities, yoga guru Ramdev was today banned from
World Bunts Day organized by UAE Bunts Held at the Armed Forces Club Abu Dhabi UAE on Friday 25th April 2014 attended by a huge number of Bunts. The mind blowing flavor of back home traditional festivities started at 10am in the morning under the leadership of Sri Sarvotham Shetty
Bellevision Bahrain organized the celebration of Easter at Baan Saeng Thai auditorium here on Friday April 25. The theme was Together we build our Church, as Sacred Heart parish in Bahrain is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year.
Bellevision Muscat celebrated its annual day as well as Easter here on Friday April 25. The event was attended by a group of over 50 members who made the day lively, energetic and enjoyable. It was indeed heartening to see many new members actively participated in all activities.
The unit of hand and micro-vascular surgery department of orthopedics, Father Muller Medical College organized a daylong Continuing Medical Education (CME) on wrist injuries, at their conference hall here on Sunday April 27.
Konkan Ghar Riyadh (KGR) celebrated Easter, the feast of Risen Lord here on Friday April 25. It was themed as Jesus Christ is Risen Alleluia. Sunita Menezes Miyar and Nita Vaz Mulky led the Konkani prayer service on Easter
In her shrillest attack on BJP which released a video against her husband Robert Vadra today, Priyanka Gandhi said it
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar presented their mega annual event, Dabazo 2014 - Norbert Periera Musical Nite at Al Ghazal Hall , here on Friday April 25. Norbert Periera along with his music troupe comprising Rony DCnha, Anita
On a day Rahul Gandhi accused him of being a "liar", Narendra Modi today hit back saying the Congress leader was making
Yoga guru Ramdev was today booked by Uttar Pradesh police for his controversial remarks targeting Rahul Gandhi that drew
Badk, Tulu tele-film has been successful in bringing home the message how youth community would be ruined by hooking on to booze and gambling. It was indeed a worthy effort by rural talent to educate the masses on the perils of
Karnataka Bank, a Mangalore based premier private sector Bank, in corroboration with its mission statement
Triggering yet another controversy, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Friday alleged Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi
Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese is on visit to Kuwait to attend the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) as Chief Guest. During his short visit, Bishop expressed his desire to meet various
Yash Sonak, Shubham Pawar, Pruthviraj Kamble, Sakshi Patil and Manjiree More, both boys and girls students of central suburb of Thane here on Friday April 25, successfully completed swimming from Mora Jetty - Uran to
Konkan’s Ireland celebrated Easter with full spirit and zealMass was celebrated by Fr Suresh Babu which included Blessing of Candle,Fire and Water.Kids showed their Talent through a variety of cultural programmes. Mr Roshan Vas, Alwin Fernandes,Santhosh Tauro and Vijay
Delhi Tulu Siri, a forum of people from Tulunad living in and around New Delhi and National Capital Region, is organizing a fun-filled get together of Tulu speaking people at Nehru Park near Chanakyapuri in the diplomatic enclave...
The Manipal Arogya Card Scheme 2014 was launched by Dr Ramdas M Pai, Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal at Dr T M A Pai Hall – II, KMC, Manipal here on Thursday by issuing the first card. Manipal ArogyaCard was instituted in2001 as part of Manipal University’s social initiative with the...
The State government is facing serious financial constraints leading to the dropping of two populist schemes this year - one to distribute free laptops to PU students and another to distribute sanitary napkins to girl students.The State government is facing serious financial constraints lead
Cyril Pereira ( 87), husband of Myrtle Pereira (Menezes), assed away at Mangalore on Friday, April 25, 2014.
The members of Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK), along with their families gathered here to meet and greet the visiting Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo of Udupi diocese at the residence of Melvyn Mascarenhas...
At the time of writing, 349 LS constituencies have voted in 2014 general Elections. The voting process for remaining 194 will be over in 18 days. My readers will heave a sigh of great relief; good riddance! We can finally relax with regular news of music.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Swami Vidyavachaspathi Vishwasantosha Bharahi of Barkoor mutt in Udupi district, Karnataka arrived here on Wednesday April 22 to attend World Bunts Day, mega cultural extravaganza that was being organized by UAE
Badk, Tulu movie will be premiered at St Lawrence Pre-University College auditorium, Moodubelle, near here on Thursday April 2on Thursday April 24 at 6.30pm. The movie is being produced under the banner K K Productions, Moodubelle which sheds light on social evils of superstitious
Blockbuster international Tulu movie ‘Nirel’ is reportedly being dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam.
Clarifying her allegedly controversial remarks that Muslims should become "communal" rather than secular, AAP
Anti-Naxal Force (ANF) constable Naveen G Naik, who has been accused of opening fire on cattle trader Mohammed Kabeer and killing him, is a recipient of the President’s gallantry medal for police personnel. The honour was bestowed on him on the occasion of Independence Day..
The second phase of LS polling in Maharashtra was held here on Thursday April 24 from 7.00am to 6.00pm. Despite the soaring temperatures, the voters including celebrities cast their votes in a peaceful voting, informed Madhukar Ardad, district electioneering officer at Bandra (East).
"A compensation of Rs 10 lac has already been announced for the kin of Kabeer who was shot dead by ANF near Sringeri, and is likely to reach the family shortly. As a political representative of Suratkal area (where Kabeer hails from),
Five Star Friends Udyavar, a team of young enthusiast leaders from Udyavar, here working for social causes in and around their neighbourhood is all set to celebrate their fifth anniversary with â€Kevin Misquith Live concert’
Vatican city is all set for the Sunday’s ceremony to confer sainthood on popes John Paul II and John XXIII. Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be declared saints on April 27, 2014. Pope Francis announced the date on Monday, April 21 during a meeting with cardinals inside the Apostolic Palace
The Musical Entertainment Programme that has become a tradition on the Easter Sunday Evening under the name of Pask Porab was presented by celebrated for the fifth year by the by Sangeeth Premi, Pangla comprising of musicians,
a singing contest for the young and old on Friday May 16th, 2014 at the Jordanian Social Club (Opposite to St. Mary’s Catholic Church), from 10 AM onwards. The competition is also considered a preliminary round to select Six best in
The metropolitan police held a flag-march in communally sensitive areas beginning from Adarsh Nagar - Worli, Shivaji Park, Mahim, Dharavi, Sheetal Talao - Kurla here on Tuesday April 22. The campaigning has come to a close in
Here’s some good news for golf aficionados: coastal Karnataka will have its first beach-side 18-hole course. Located amidst the undulating greens overlooking
At the joint aegis of Nandini Brahmana Sabha Kateel and Mumbai-based Sanjeevini Trust, Vipra Samavesh will be held at Sri Durgaparameshwari Pre-University College, Kateel, near here on Saturday May 10. Meanwhile, â€Toulava Nityanustanam,’ CD will be released to observe the sixtieth
Targeting Narendra Modi, Priyanka Gandhi today warned against concentration of power in one person. A day after breaking her silence on the continued "political"
’Please put your mobile phones on the flight mode’. Now on, you may hear an airhostess announcing this before your
Karnataka Home Minister K J George today refused to pay heed to the demand for a CBI probe into the killing of a youth by Anti-
Following the period of Lent which marked the period of penance, sacrifice and prayers, Christians all over the world celebrated Easter with solemnity and devotion as well as festivity. Easter is considered to be one of the most festive events among Christians worldwide
The state government announced Rs 10 lac compensation to the family of Kabir, a resident of Jokatte, near here who was mistakenly slain by Anti Naxal Force (ANF) personnel at Sringeri in Chikmagalur district, a few days ago.
India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC) organized Easter celebrations at main hall here on Sunday April 20 at 8.30pm.ISC president Natarajan in his presidential address conveyed best wishes on the feast of Easter.
Breaking her silence, a "pained" Priyanka Gandhi today said her husband Robert Vadra was being targeted for political reasons and asserted that her resolve to
India has created a world record of quadrupling its GDP in a decade and this happened under the rule of UPA I and UPA II, pointed out All India Congress Committee Spokesperson and Union Minister for Commerce, Industry and Textiles
The family of late Shehnai maestro Ustad Bismillah Khan has refused to become a proposer for Narendra Modi when he files nomination for the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat
Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) members allege that Kabeer, a resident of Krishnapura who died at Thanikodu in Shringeri on April 19, was gunned down by
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), an organization of Catholics in Kuwait hailing from different parishes of Mangalore and Udupi dioceses will be celebrating their milestone event at American International
Billawa Sangha Kuwait ® organized blood camp at Central Blood Bank, Jabriya here on Friday April 18. The camp was held at the leadership of Suresh Kunder witnessed active participation of members and friends who volunteered to donate blood for this noble cause.The refreshments were
The Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha celebrated its Silver Jubilee on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2014 with thanksgiving Mass in the morning and stage and cultural programme in the evening in the Parish Hall. The thanksgiving Mass was concelebrated by..
Easter, the feast of Risen Lord was celebrated in 113 parishes of Mangalore diocese here on Saturday April 19 during 7.00pm festal Eucharistic Celebration. Meanwhile, Easter was celebrated as per the tradition during midnight
Easter Vigil mass was held in Holy cross chruch Pamboor at 7:00pm. The ceremony
A large number of St. Francis Xavier parishioner of Bejai attended the Easter Vigil Service and solemn Easter Mass with great devotion and paiety. The Easter service began at 7:30pm with blessing of the fire and lighting of the Pascal
An FIR was today filed against Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh, former BJP chief Nitin Gadkari and some other party leaders
The Easter Vigil began in St. John the Evangelist Church, Shankerpura on Saturday, 7 pm in the church Presmises
The whole of Gujarat and Punjab goes to polls on Wednesday in the seventh phase
The newly-relocated Sameeha Studio, behind Al Rostamani Exchange, Cosmos Computer Building (rear side), Electra Street was inaugurated here on Friday April 18. UAE Exchange Global chief operating officer Sudhir Shetty and
The thirtieth anniversary celebration of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, Goregaon (East) branch was held here on Saturday April 19. Satyanarayana puja was held at the branch here on Saturday morning followed by stage
Mangalore Konkans – Dubai in their effort to promote Konkani language and culture, yet again have ventured into presenting two Konkani dramas on Friday May 2, 2014 – 6.00pm at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium Dubai.The much acclaimed Konkani Comedy play – “Melya Upront” written by
A devotional Good Friday celebration was held at the St. John’s Evangelist Church,
The parishioners of Moodubelle observed the Good Friday service with great devotion and reverence by enacting live the Way of the Cross in St. Lawrence Church premises. Around 75 parishioners actively participated in the Live Way
"Casteism is in the DNA of Bihar that is why more talk of casteism take place in the state," senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari said today. He made the comment
The youth of the Infant Jesus Church at Dombivli in the Thane District enacted the Way of the Cross on Good Friday, 18 April 2014 in the morning.A large number of parishioners assembled in the church premises.
A huge number of devotees attended the Good Friday service with great devotion and piety. The service began at 3.00pm with the Way of the Cross by HE Bishop Paul Hinder accompanied by deacon following by word of God.
India’s first double-decker flyover was opened for public use in this west coast megapolis and the country’s commercial capital Friday. The project - Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) - will provide a critical east-west suburban link in the city and has slashed travel time..
The Stations of the Cross is understood as the suffering and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. This suffering and death is enacted year after year by the catholic church to remind us of Jesus’ unconditional love for us. A love that had no limit
St John the evangelist church pangla, shankerpura, celebrated the Maundy
Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles
The Forum for Muslim Studies and Analysis has slammed Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his father and film writer Salim Khan
The Maundy Thursday was observed with great devotion at St. Joseph’s Church Abu Dhabi with a large number of parishioners and devotees from all over Abu Dhabi, Mussafah area. The main celebrant of the Celebration was
Commemorating 26 Years of The Way of the Cross Live on the Streets on 18th April 2014, 10.30 am at Sacred Heart Church , Khar (W), suburb of Mumbai.It has been 2 decades that without fail, every Good Friday, the Stations of the
A day to reflect on the Lord’s Passion and his love for us. To help the faithful reflect on the Lord’s Passion the youth of St. Joseph’s Parish, Mira Road enacted a beautiful and creative Way of the Cross. It started with the opening prayer by
Maundy Thursday, one among the most important days of the Holy Week, was observed with devotion across parishes here on April 17.The Eucharistic Mass was offered by Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza at Rosario Cathedral in the evening [Rosario,Bendore,Bijai]
Voters’ enthusiasm could be seen as quite a large number of voters queued up at the voting booths in township Moodubelle and its cluster village centres. The Belle GP President predicted above 80% of registered voters to exercise their franchise.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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More than 25 batches of Abu Dhabi’s largest school for the Indian community spread across more than three decades brought together for the first time ever in the history of the school on 11 April 2014 in Abu Dhabi - using the power of
Voters’ enthusiasm in the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha election could be seen as quite a large number of voters were seen queuing up at the voting booths at Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle when
Dakshina Kannada Lok Sabha (LS) constituency recorded an overall voters’ turnout of 76.67 percent at the close of general elections here on Thursday April 17 at 6.00pm. The voting was indeed peaceful as law enforcement agencies
Maundy Thursday is observed by Christians on the Thursday before Easter, on 17 April 2014. Also known as â€Holy Thursday’, this day marks the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his apostles prior to his betrayal, trial and crucifixion as portrayed in the Christian
A Memorable musical evening "Surya Festival" held at Shaikh Zayed Auditorium, Abu Dhabi Indian School, on 16th Wednesday April 2014. This time it was a wonderful mix of musical percussions and magical moves.
Taking Narendra Modi head on for the first time, Tamil Nadu CM J Jayalalithaa today dismissed as a "myth" the
India will witness elections in the maximum number of seats in a single phase
Karavali Welfare Association Riyadh (KWAR) organized their annual sports and cultural event here on Friday April 11. Although, it was a low key affair, the members and KWAR’s well-wishers turned out in huge numbers.KWAR president Royston Prabhu,
At least six passengers were burnt to death and a dozen injured early Wednesday when the private-run bus in which they were travelling caught fire in Karnataka, an official said. The accident took place in Hiriyur (town) in Chitradurga district, about 160 km from here.
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate for the 2014 general election, Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, rejected the view that he had remained
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said he committed a "mistake" of not consulting people before resigning as chief minister of Delhi.
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, has tied up with Punjab National Bank, to offer FLASHremit services. Now Indian expatriates, who have an account in Punjab National Bank, can credit money
Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) organized a rally in the city to conclude LS poll campaign of Congress veteran candidate Janardhan Poojary, on Tuesday April 15 being the last day to conclude the campaign
The mesmerizing photographs of Raghavendra Kodangala under the name â€Light aand Dust’ were exhibited recently at Udupi that drew enthusiastic viewers. The exhibition was organized by â€Banna’ an organization of
Carol Fernandes, wife of Melwin Fernandes, presently reside along with my two kids in Karkal. My husband Melwin Fernandes had been working in oil rigs for a company, in Kuwait. He used to work for three
The general elections for LS polls are significant indeed, because it would be decisive to elect an able government that would enhance both internal and external security, curb insurgences and terrorism, put an end to misrule and corruption. Narendra Modi would become the future PM
The price of petrol was today cut by 70 paise a litre, excluding local levies, the second reduction in rates this month as appreciation of the rupee against the US dollar made oil imports cheaper.
The artists belonging to Manipal Sand Art: Srinat Manipal and Venky Palimar created a sand sculpture here on Tuesday April 15, to send a strong message to voters on their precious right bestowed in Indian Constitution in order to
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Kallianpur Area Council inaugurated at Ozanum Home for the aged Chapel at Kallianpur on Monday, 14th April, 2014. Kallianpur Area Council formerly with Udupi Particular Council having
A goods train derailed on the Konkan Railway route near Ukashi station in Maharashtra this morning, disrupting rail traffic.Four-five bogies of the goods train derailed in the tunnel near Ukashi railway station, between Sangameshwar
Reacting to the recent controversy over Sanjay Baru’s book ’The Accidental Prime Minister’ that branded PM Dr Manmohan Singh as a ’rubber stamp’, union minister Oscar Fernandes said that PM was chosen to the post by AICC
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport seized gold weighing 272.900 grams valued at Rs 8,02,326 concealed in the form of foil strips in the carton box, brought as checked in baggage from the possession of a passenger named twenty-three-year-old Mohammed Jabir Baikkara,
812 Foundation states that although Marpally Ramaraya Vasudev, AAP
Congress today dismissed as "motivated and planted" media reports that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wanted to challenge Narendra Modi from Varanasi but was
The mortal remains of twenty-two-year-old Rohit Radhakrishnan was immersed in the Arabian Sea here on Sunday April 13 by his uncles’ sons - Sreeraj, Krishnaraj and Ajay Sathya. Rohit Radhakrishan was the final year
Akhila Karnataka Jain Sangh ® celebrated the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahaveer at Pejavar mutt auditorium, Prabhat Colony, Santacruz (East) here on Sunday April 13.The devotional singing and praise and
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national executive Committee member and their Lok Sabha candidate Yogendra Yadav who is contesting in the upcoming LS polls in Gurgaon, visited the city, as part of party’s campaign on Sunday April 13, emphasized that AAP is here to be an alternative to...
BJP today said it wishes Priyanka Gandhi would have contested against Narendra Modi as the country now needs the "myth" around her also to be "exploded" and slammed Congress as just "a crowd
The metro’s Clarks Exotica Resort & Spa owned by famous NRI entrepreneur Ronald Colaco won the prestigious South India Travel Award for â€Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality’ in Hyderabad on Thursday March 27.
Indian Ladies Association Abu Dhabi hosted vibrant Baisakhi harvest festival for the first time at Khalifa Park on Friday,11th April 2014. The colourful festival started at Islam Garden 6.30pm with Traditional dress with Punjabi Dhol
Palm Sunday was celebrated at St Joseph church, Mira road, here on April13th. After the celebration of the Holy Eucharist in Konkani, the congregation gathered in the church ground with banners of 53 Small Christian communities (SCC).Parish priest Fr Dominic Vas along with
A unique campaign was held by district incharge minister Ramanath Rai and Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo here on Saturday April 12.The duo along with other leaders of the party visited various auto rickshaw stands and urged the
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar today stepped up his attack on Narendra Modi, saying the BJP Prime Ministerial candidate is "dreaming" of becoming Hitler and asked
The ATM kiosk of Ville Parle (East) branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited that was earlier located at Sun City theater building was relocated to basement floor near to Sun City theater ticket counter,
â€Mogaveers Bahrain’, the community association of Mogaveers who are hailing from the coastal Karnataka state of India, will be celebrating the inaugural of year-long decennial celebrations at Indian Club, here on Friday April
With the observation of the Palm Sunday in all the churches across the world on 13 April 2014, the solemn Holy Week commenced in Christian Churches of various denominations.Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphal
Palm Sunday observed with great devotion and fervor at St. John Evangelist Church
The labor union leader Ivan D’Souza led the LS poll campaign soliciting for votes on behalf of Congress candidate Janardhan Poojary with women laborers engaged in sorting arecanut in Bunder locality, here on Saturday April 12.The labor union leader B Mohammed Hanif, Satish Pengal,
Fully Jam Packed audience enjoyed a most memorable Musical night presented by Broadway Events in association withIndia Social & Cultural center Abu Dhabi held at its main auditorium on Thursday ,10th April 2014.
Aam Adami Party (AAP) candidate popular environmentalist Medha Patkar campaigned soliciting votes for her in the upcoming LS polls at the market located near Mankhurd railway station here on Friday April 11.
Do you ignore the small yellow rounds lying in your fridge? Do you not like the citric taste that a lemon has? Well, as they say, it is not just about the taste. Lemon comes with a
Would a dark horse, please explain to us, a model that will work for us? Who is the messiah? I asked as I closed chapter 8 of the special election series. Majority of my readers thought Arvind Kejriwal has the messianic potential. The staunchest INC loyalist but a.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Senior BJP leader Uma Bharati on Saturday said that Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, has been involved in "several falsehoods" and if the party comes to power at the Centre
The first ever Diocesan level outdoor Way of the Cross at St. Antony’s Church on Friday, 11 April 2014 evoked good response and enriched the participants spiritually in the presence of the Bishop of Udupi Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac
The picnic started off with humble prayer to help us eliminate all obstacles by Jyothi Sudhir, Mamta Sandeep and Ashwitha Surendra. The BSK junior gracefully hula hooped their way into the inauguration ceremony,
High voter turnout was recorded in the 91 constituencies in 14 states and Union Territories which went to polls in the third and substantial phase of Lok Sabha elections with Chandigarh witnessing the highest percentage of 74. Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bihar witnessed naxal related
What BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi claims of developments in Gujarat in a
A share of expense incurred on BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s star campaign programme held in neighbouring state of Kerala will be added to party’s Dakshina Kannada candidate Nalin Kumar Kateel’s account
Maharashtra health minister, Andheri (East) MLA and Congress (I) party leader Suresh H Shetty and Ville Parle (East) MLA Krishna S Hegde campaigned for Mumbai north central LS Congress (I) candidate Priya Dutt...
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal today moved the Election Commission over the issue of the marital status of Narendra Modi by seeking action by the poll body against
Seeking to contain a controversy over Narendra Modi’s marital status, his elder brother Somabhai today said that the BJP prime ministerial candidate’s marriage should be seen as a "social formality" which happened nearly 50 years ago. Modi acknowledged his marriage to Jashodaben..
SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav today drew flak from political parties and women and social activists for questioning capital punishment to rapists and saying "boys commit mistakes" for which they should not
â€Biochemistry is a vast subject; it has become an important pillar of medicine. In 1990 experience based medicine was eroded and evidence based medicine started coming in. While evidence based treatment is more prominent,
Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Udupi denary in collaboration of ICYM Udyavar parish unit organized a visit to Snehalaya, orphanage run by the Sisters of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Sisters) at Vincent Pallotti Convent
Young Students Movement Shankerpura organized Child awareness (Protection) Camp at St. John’s High School Shankerpura on 5th April 2014. The Camp began with a prayer invoking blessings of Almighty and then was Inaugurated by Mrs Clara W. Mendonca,
With the aim of recreating the magic of the golden era of Bollywood music, Broadway Event Management in association with India Social and Cultural Centre (ISC), Abu Dhabi will present “Yaadon ki Baarat”, a musical event...
In a surprise move ahead of the polling day tomorrow, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal today visited the autorickshaw driver who had slapped him at a roadshow in North-
A person stabbed a girl and then stabbed himself with a knife in a bid to end his life at Kadri on Wednesday. The victims have been identified as Mithilesh Kamath from Mumbai and Saloni Das. Kadri Police said Kamath was in a serious condition and has been admitted to District..
Tearing into the claims of UPA about its flagship employment generation programme MNREGA, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday alleged it had only “filled the pockets of Congress” and sought to debunk the much-touted RTI. “...I have come here to say who is..
Arvind Kejriwal was today slapped by a man during a roadshow in Sultanpuri area of North West Delhi in second such attack in last four days and the AAP leader
Undeterred by repeated attacks on him, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal today stuck to his stand of not accepting security.
The Lenten special eve of ICYM Central Council Bhoktik Lharanchi Sanz attracted appreciation from the dignitaries as well as the crowd gathered. This program was organized at St. Agnes special school grounds on Saturday 5th April. The Bishop of Mangalore, Dr. Aloysius Paul
The glam quotient on the election campaign field seems to be an all-time high in the
Karnataka Sangh Qatar (KSQ) will be staging Vasantotsav, cultural extravaganza at Al Ghazal Club, here on Friday May 2 at 4.30pm (gate opens at 4.00pm).The cultural extravaganza includes comedy and live orchestra.
The sand artistes of Manipal Sand Art – Srinath Manipal and Ravi Hirebettu created a sand sculpture on the occasion of World Health Day at Kaup beach, to create general awareness on vector-borne diseases, in association with
Thousands of people took part in the diocesan convention of Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh at St Sebastian parish, Permannur here on Sunday April 6.Most of the speakers urged the participants to strengthen the community bond
Giving high priority to revival of growth and job creation, BJP today promised to contain inflation, pursue tax reforms and promote foreign investments
Modi and Rahul came to Mangalore. Their scripts were packed with barbs against each other plus a few tall promises. Their speech-writers are, oh so, boring, to say the least. People think their parties belong to opposite poles and therefore must be different.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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’Nirel’ the first International Tulu movie, after successful shows around GCC States and India had a grand launch of Premier Show Tickets during the traditional ’Tulu Parba’ extravaganza programme hosted jointly by The India Club
Vamanjoreans U.A.E., a vibrant association of Vamanjoor parishioners residing in U.A.E. are all set to stage the mega ever green drama of great play write Late MicMax titled: “Chintnen, Sobdan Ani Karnen”.
Hard work with dedication and commitment is the only way to be successful in life, Mr. Jeetendra Suvarna; President of Dubai Billawas emphasized during their annual function’s preparatory meeting at Karama, Dasprakash Restaurant on
Accompanied by Narendra Modi, veteran BJP leader L K Advani today filed his nomination from Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, putting up a show of unity
India Social & Cultural Center Abu Dhabi is a premier social club of Abu Dhabi having a state of the art building one of the most active club of Indian Origin. It has celebrated it’s 47th Anniversary on Thursday 3rd April
Chalipolilu, the much awaited Tulu movie by Jayakirana Films completed its shooting at one go. The comedy movie has several innovations; high quality 2 cameras were used simultaneously while shooting the movie.
The inaugural of Infinity luxury residential apartments complex located opposite IDBI Bank on Falnir Road, Kankanady here was held on Saturday, April 5. Rohan Monteiro welcomed the guests.
Bharatanatyam is not limited to entertainment, instead it delves on divinity, religion, philosophy and ideals of Indian cultural hierarchy, said the retired lecturer S Manjunat Kalkura.Kalkura was speaking after inaugurating
The Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology (KSCST) recently approved three student
With just 12 days for the Lok Sabha election, political parties, their candidates and workers are trying their best to cover as many voters as possible to garner their support and ensure their victory. The BJP candidate
AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Friday April 4 said that just as Bangalore has made a name for itself throughout the world, Mangalore too should be known the world over in field like IT development, and Congress
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was attacked on Friday during his roadshow in south Delhi’s Dakshinpuri area. When Kejriwal was shaking hands with his supporters, the person punched Kejriwal
The notorious goon Golden Suresh yane Suresh Poojary, a resident of Kota, near here who has cases registered in 4 police stations of Udupi district was arrested under Goonda Act and sent to central prison in Bangalore, informed the
Udupi Diocesan level Way of the Cross will be organized held at St. Antony’s Church ground Kuntalnagar on Friday 11 April 2014, This Lenten Spiritual Exercise includes preparation for Confessions at 3 pm, Confessions at..
District Minorities Commission president and Mangalore north MLA Moideen Bawa held minority commission meeting at Congress election office at Shivabagh, Mangalore.Speaking on the occasion Bawa said that during the congress rule
As Varun Gandhi courted controversy by ’’praising’’ estranged cousin Rahul Gandhi, his mother and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi today said her son’s remark on Amethi’s development was ’’not correct’’
Narendra Modi today brought Robert Vadra in the line of fire on controversial land deals, asking Rahul Gandhi whether his brother-in-law would be asked to act as ’chowkidar’ (watchman) to guard peoples’
In an inspiring address at TMA Pai Conventional Hall in the city on Tuesday April 1, former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam urged young voters to elect a leader who is capable of defeating any problem and whose heart is filled with
BJP leader Varun Gandhi Wednesday clarified that he was not backing his cousin Rahul Gandhi after remarks he (Varun) made overnight appeared to suggest that. Varun Gandhi, 34, told a group of
Expelled leader Jaswant Singh slammed the BJP for becoming a party of "individual leaders" and said he was "not sure if the BJP is fit to govern" India since "there was no collective leadership."
A solace to the soul what we call it was provided by PanditUpendra Bhat of Karnataka origin in his magical Hindustani Vocal Concert titled AaLap on Monday 31st March 2014. The mesmerizing vocal concert was organized
BJP has filed 2 complaints against me alleging violation of model code of conduct and I am ready to fight them,’ said Congress veteran LS candidate Janardhan Poojary, addressing media persons at the Congress election
The youth Commission of Udupi diocese, along with its ICYM units will be organizing Konkani’s sensational musician Prajoth D’Sa’s musical concert here on Sunday April 20. Prajoth D’Sa has won the hearts of many music lovers with
Bombay Bunts Association ® convened its thirtieth annual general body meeting at Soumyalata Sadanand Shetty auditorium, Bunts Centre, Juhi Nagar, Navi Mumbai, here on Sunday March 30 morning. The Association president advocate Ratnakar V Shetty presided the meeting and
As I had mentioned at the end of the last installment of ‘Indian Democracy at Cross-roads 5’, the echo of Narendra Modi’s attempt to consolidate his hold over the party and prime ministerial claim by sidetracking BJP.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
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It is a very usual habit of people to take up vitamin pills to make up for the nutritional balance in our diet. But, how safe is it? People are used to take multi-vitamin tablets
MLA JR Lobo along with corporators Sabitha Misquith, Asha DSilva,
Terming SpiceJet’s offer of rupee one fare across its domestic network as "predatory" and a "malpractice", aviation regulator
Rotary Club of Mangalore central distributed chairs to Continuing Education Centre and
District 1A – Mother District of Lionism held their annual District Convention at Westin Hotel, Northwest, here from Friday March 28 to Sunday March 30 with great colors. Larry Dicus, International Director from California along with
The BJP has announced on Monday evening that its vice-president Smriti Irani will contest from Amethi Lok Sabha
Launching a scathing attack on BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, NCP chief Sharad Pawar has said that Narendra Modi needs
In order to revive the golden era of bollywood music, Broadway Event Management, in association with India Social & Cultural Centre (ISC), Abu Dhabi will present, Yaadonki Baarat, a musical event ISC, here on April 10
“Creating more employment opportunities in Mangalore is my priority . . . ” said B. Janardhana Poojary, Indian National Congress Candidate contesting from Mangalore Lok Sabha constituency. In an exclusive video interview to Bellevision.com, Mr. Poojary said
Scintillating music and rib-tickling humour will be the highlight of a mega Tulu entertainment and cultural event, the first of its kind in Bahrain, to be staged on April 4.The “Tulu Parba 2014” (Tulu Festival 2014), will be presented by the Indian
The first ever Udupi Varado level Small Christian Community (SCC) Convention comprising of representatives from 9 parishes of the Varado-Udupi, Moodubellle, Udyavar, Katapadi, Yermal, Kuntalnagar, Manipal, Perampalli...
The convocation ceremony of Athena Institute of Health Sciences was held here on Thursday March 27.YMCA national council president Dr Rolland William, Amritha college of Nursing (Cochin) principal Professor K T Molly,
The women’s Forum of India Social & Cultural Center (ISCC) here celebrated Holi festival with much fanfare on Friday March 28.ISCC president Natarajan inaugurated the programme here on Friday at 3.00pm.
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Sunday accused finance minister P Chidambaram of "running the economy to the ground" and posed an 18-point questionnaire to him on price rise, economic growth and job fronts.
Narendra Modi today slammed Congress for giving ticket to Adarsh scam tainted
I suggested going to Vadodara by car. But my American friend won’t trust Indian roads. He is scared of ending up in a body bag. We mutual consent, we take 12009/Mumbai Central- Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Kalaakul theater repertory – Konkani’s lone theater repertory promoted by Mandd Sobhan, at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Thursday March 27 evening.Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy president Roy Castelino
BJP tonight expelled its veteran leader Jaswant Singh, who is contesting the Lok Sabha poll as an Independent in
Mint is the glorious plant that gives the candy of the same name its cool burst of flavour. While there are about 25 different species of mints, peppermint is actually a
Bollywood actor and philanthropist Rakhi Sawant will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Mumbai North - West constituency on the plank of restoring women’s safety in the metropolis.It was announced during a media conference held here on Friday March 28,
The 40 day long Gemini Circus was inaugurated by Abhayachandra Jain, Minister of sports and youth affairs on Friday, March 28 at Karavali Exhibition Ground, Mangalore. J.R Lobo, MLA, Mangalore South , Mahabala Marla ,Mayor,Sachindranath, promoter , Karunakar, businessman,
Department of Pathology, Fr. Muller Medical College is organizing 2nd Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Cytologists - Karnataka Chapter (IAC-KC CON) on March 29 and 30.The inaugural session will be held on March 29
The women wing of Billawa Jagruti Balaga organized celebrations of World Women’s Day, in a meaningful way by distributing breakfast to nearly 650 cancer patients who have come for treatment at Tata Hospital, Parel,
Narendra Modi today targeted Defence Minister A K Antony and Arvind Kejriwal, calling them "agents of Pakistan and enemy
Mount Carmel Central School (MCCS), Mary Hill, here organized Kindergarten Convocation Day at school grounds on Friday March 28 morning.The smart and tiny tots of UKG dressed in graduation robes and caps marched in a row,
Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal was today attacked and hit on a neck by an unidentified man who has been assaulted
Congress’s Saharanpur candidate Imran Masood has threatened to kill Bharatiya
Congress candidate Imran Masoodi, who created fresh controversy yesterday with his ’hate speech’ remarks against BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has been arrested. A video of a Congress candidate in UP
The Supreme Court Friday appointed cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar as interim president of the Indian cricket board in place of the tainted incumbent N. Srinivasan. An apex court bench headed by Justice A.K. Patnaik said Gavaskar would only be concerned with matters related to the seventh
SC proposes Sunil Gavaskar as interim president of BCCI in place of N Srinivasan till it gives final verdict in the matter. SC proposes that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals should not be part of IPL 7.SC to pass interim order on IPL spot fixing and betting scandal tomorrow
US President Barack Obama held a historic first meeting with Pope Francis on Thursday to discuss a shared agenda of fighting global inequality despite wide differences over issues like gay rights and contraception.Obama told Francis he was a "great admirer" at the start of their talks at
K S Hosalikar, deputy general of India metrological department inaugurated, Planet under Pressure, an exhibition on the global environment challenges and their effects at Nehru Science Center, Worli, here on Thursday March 27.The students from across the metro visited the exhibition
After being a successful photographer, Anil Alva of Moodubelle has ventured into producing “Badk”, a short Tele-film under the banner of KK Productions, Moodubelle. The mohoorath of the Tele-film was held in front of St. Lawrence Shrine on Tuesday, 25 March 2014
Tuberculosis (TB) is one among dreaded disease which can be curtailed by proper medication at the early stages by creating mass awareness, said Rotary Club International (RCI) Shirva president Leo Noronha.
Narendra Modi did not hide his intention of bypassing veteran leaders of his party, either at the state or national level in an attempt to consolidate his hold over the government in Gujarat and his endeavour to form the next .. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
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Faced with tough questions from media persons on Congress and its Lok Sabha candidate Janardhan Poojary’s stand on BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi who was given a clean chit by the lower court and the SIT on 2002 Gujarat
The state health and family welfare minister U T Khadar on Thursday March 27 denied allegations of using his clout to divert temple land to a trust managed by his brother and claimed that BJP was indulging in spreading rumours.
Mr. Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange, has been chosen for the NRI of the Year Award in the Professional category. The award is in honour of those individuals, who have achieved high level of success
Congress candidate Jayaprakash Hegde and BJP candidate Shobha Karandlaje who are contesting in the upcoming LS polls from Udupi – Chikmagalur constituency filed their nomination papers with the district
Bishop Dr Gerald Lobo conveyed best wishes to Congress candidate K Jayaprakash Hegde, who is contesting in the upcoming LS polls from Udupi – Chikmagalur constituency when the latter met bishop at his office here on Wednesday
Taking a dig at the Congress brass, Bharatiya Janata Party patriarch L.K. Advani on Tuesday said Sonia Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh must be thanked for ensuring that the BJP returns to power in 2014. Writing in his blog, Mr. Advani said: “I have participated
"Induction of pub attack accused Dinker Shetty was a mistake from our end. We will never tolerate atrocities against women and I on behalf of the Congress party would like to apologize for the mistake," said Congress leader
Congress veteran C K Jaffer Sharief, who is upset over denial of ticket to him
DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Tuesday expelled elder son M K Alagiri from the primary membership of the party for
Melpete Friends Moodubelle presented the Tulu hilarious social play “Nank Matherla Bod” with a message of family unity, with a view to raise funds for their social activities on Monday, 24 March 2014 at 7.30 pm near the Petrol Pump.
If BJP backtracked on Sri Ram Sene leader Pramod Muthalik’s entry within five hours after the announcement, Congress in Dakshina Kannada district did a similar act against another Sene activist in Mangalore on Monday.
Bearys Welfare Forum - Abu Dhabi organized a fun-filled picnic at Al Wathba Park, in the outskirts of city on Friday March 21.A large number of members including youth and women with children participated in the picnic.
Gokulakrishna Indian vegetarian restaurant â€Aroma’ was inaugurated at Hotel Kidiyoor complex here on Sunday March 23.Swami Vishvesha of Pejavar mutt inaugurated â€Aroma’ here on Sunday morning.
BJP candidate Gopal C Shetty who is contesting from north Mumbai LS constituency began soliciting for votes at the western suburb of Borivali, here on Saturday March 22.BJP former MP and the former union minister Ram Naik,
Anand Silks began its new exclusive showroom at Badagupete, Kalsanka, here on Sunday March 23.The city entrepreneur Gerald Vincent inaugurated the new showroom that has the stock of all readymade dresses for men, women and children.Dr Kiran Acharya couple,
Teeth are essential part of human being, while brushing teeth twice a day will help in
It’s the vacationing season, wherein natives of undivided Dakshina Kannada district are travelling from metro by Konkan Railway (KR) to their hometowns, who had to be alert about their precious belongings because of rampant
Jaswant Singh, who was miffed with the BJP for not offering him a ticket, Monday
Indian democracy at crossroads 3 concludes: ….coalition governments could never be stable as history had proved. In the light of these historical facts, other than NDA or UPA.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Kadi patta or curry leaves is a staple in Indian dishes. Commonly used as seasoning, this leaf adds a special flavour to every dish. But there is more to the
Dwarka Peeth Shankarachayra Swaroopanand Saraswati has raised
A wary BJP central leadership late Sunday hurriedly stalled the dramatic induction of Pramod Muthalik, chief of Hindu outfit Sri Ram Sene, into the party hours after his admission at Hubli. Induction of Pramod Muthalik has been set aside under the direction of the party’s central
Five prominent personalities and proud alumni/ae were honoured by St Aloysius College Alumna/e Association (SACAA) during Aloysian Conclave held at the College campus here on Saturday March 22.
The Moodubelle Unit of Stree Sanghattan and youth jointly observed Mothers’ Day on Sunday, 23 March 2014. Women members of Parish pastoral Council, Catholic Sabha, Franciscan Tertiary Order,
Sahitya Bharati of Karnataka Sangh Mumbai ® organized Sahitya Chintana – 5 at their auditorium, Mahim (West) here on Saturday March 22.The renowned theater director and intellectual Dr Sripada Bhat delivered a lecture on cultural forms of theater.Dr Bhat said that acting is the skill
The students’ welfare Committee of Father Muller Medical College organized city’s first ever â€Muller Model United Nations’ for the student community at decennial memorial hall, here from Thursday March 21 to Friday March 22.Father Muller Charitable Institutions director Fr Patrick Rodrigue
A Fitting and a most memorable Farewell Programme for the 53rdbatch of GNM was organized on 17thMarch 2014 at 3 p.m at the Silver Jubilee Hall amidst dignitaries of the Institution. Rev. Fr Roshan Crasta, Assistant Administrator,
The voters in Udupi – Chikmagalur LS constituency will have decisive role in electing their preferred candidate in the upcoming general elections for LS. On the one hand, the waves favoring BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi
At the joint aegis of Dakshina Kannada district administration, women and child welfare department, child development project of Mangalore rural, an awareness camp on voting rights was held at Yugapurusha auditorium, Kinnigoli, near here recently.The women and child welfare department
Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAAR) convened its tenth zonal meeting at Hotel Payyade International banquet hall, Kandivali (West) here on Friday March 21.AHAAR president Arvind Shetty presided the meeting
The MDMK has promised in its manifesto released Saturday that it would rename the
Dhananjay Kumar, JDS candidate contesting in the upcoming general elections for Lok Sabha from Udupi constituency presented his nomination papers with Deputy Commissioner Muddu Mohan, here on Friday March 21.
As the country is in the election mode and there is much speculation about the emergence of the Third Front of Alternate Front, it would be appropriate to recall the first experiment in the coalition government.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
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The newly-refurbished branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited at Rizvi Park, Swami Vivekanand Road, Santacruz (West) here was inaugurated on Thursday March 20.Bharat Bank chairman and Billawar Association Mumbai
Despite the large scale urbanization in the metro, the chirpings of birds are still heard. Yes. The credit in this regard goes to a few bird lovers who have allocated a few inches of space in their apartments to nurture the birds by..
St Joseph Engineering College, Vamanjoor, here organized twelfth annual day at their campus premises on Thursday March 20.MLA Lobo was the chief guest honored the students who made their mark in sports, cultural activities
The sheer scale and intensity of grief over the passing of Khushwant Singh, together with the size of the crowd at his funeral, underscore how popular this eminent author and journalist, as well as a man of many parts, was. This, one must add, was entirely well deserved.
At the joint auspices of Udupi ZP, women and child welfare department, Sri Krishna mutt, district Federation of Mahila Mandal, Lifeline Telecom and Education Services, World Women’s Day was celebrated at Rajangan of Sri Krishna mutt here on Friday March 21.
Yashwant Vithoba Chittal, one of the leading Kannada fiction writers and recipient of Sahitya Academy Award passed away on Saturday March 23. He was 85. He died at a private hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness.The deceased is survived by his wife Yashawanth Chittal and two sons.
In preparation to install the monolith statue of Shri Madhwacharya at Kunjarugiri near his birth place-Pajakakshetra an idea conceived by Udupi Shri Palimaru pontiff, the Bhoomipooje and shilanyasa programme was
The court grew silent on Friday around 12.45pm as the trial judge sentenced four convicts to life till death for gang-raping a
The officers of Customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) have once again
â€I have filed my nomination for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections after seeking the blessings of the people of the constituency. In the previous election, people of this constituency blessed me, and I hope they will do so this time
The annual day celebrations and honouring of 5 Mangalore University rank holders of Meredian College, Ullal, here was held at their open auditorium on Saturday March 15.Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo was the chief Guest.Dr Jincy Jacob, director of Jyothis India Education Trust
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Saturday said she was "pained" at the
Five eminent alumnae of St Aloysius College will be honoured by StAloysius College Alumna/e Association (SACAA) at the Aloysian Conclave to be held at the college campus on Saturday March 22.The recipients were announced by Fr Denzel Lobo, rector of St Aloysius
Union Minister P Chidambaram has opted out of the Lok Sabha election with the party
Five men were today held guilty of gangrape of two women in the abandoned
The much awaited and talked about Tulu movie “Nirel” based on a triangle love story, produced by Shodhan Prasad under the banner Sandhya Creations, and directed by Ranjit Bajpe, hit the silver screens of Star Cinema in Muscat on Friday, 14 March 2014 at 3 p.m. with a rousing response.
Pope Francis appointed the Jesuit Provincial of Karnataka Rev. Fr Francis Serrao as the new Bishop of Shimoga on Wednesday, 19 March 2014, the Feast of St. Joseph. The announcement was simultaneously made at the Vatican and also the Bishop’s House in Shimoga at 4.30 pm.
KCWA Community deeply mourns the sad demise of Victor Monteiro (68 yrs)
BJP veteran L.K. Advani will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Gandhinagar in
The titular feast of St. Joseph, the patron of Mangalore Diocese and the Jeppu Seminary was celebrated with great devotion in St. Joseph’s Seminary Church on Wednesday, 19 March 2014. The Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev.
VFS TasHeel International, a joint venture between VFS Global (A division of Kuoni Travel Group, Switzerland) and TasHeel, Saudi Arabia, today announced the launch of biometric services in Bahrain for Saudi visas.
Tulu Koota Kuwait Family Picnic 2014was held on 14th March 2014 at the Mishref garden, Kuwait with great vigor and pomp and participation of a huge enthusiastic audience.The event was inaugurated with a unique concept
The second annual convocation ceremony at St John Technical Campus for 316 students graduating from engineering, pharmacy and management disciplines was held at their campus, Palghar, near here on March 15
In one of the finest corporate 5 a side football tournaments seen in Bangalore, top teams from the city battled for the coveted ElHANAN Platinum Trophy. And in the end, the skilful lads from DNI HOMETHEATRE went on to beat a strong Mu Sigma by two goals to nothing in an exciting final.
Toastmasters program in AbuDhabi has witnessed many great moments since its formation way back in 1995. NMC Group headed by Dr. BR Shetty has been a key supporter of the program considering its service and benefit to society.
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) once again
Medical Students Association of India (MSAI) in collaboration with the NSS unit of Father Muller Medical College, here on Sunday March 16, organized a rally on awareness of kidney diseases and organ donation, as part of their weeklong
The meeting of nodal officers of different Committees related to LS polls including
Party is keeping a line of talks open with fledgling SDPI in Dakshina Kannada
Holi, the festival of colors, on this occasion The Super Souls team visited Bala samrakshana Kendra, kuthar pavdu, Mangalore and celebrated holi with kids of the ashram as a part of their Super Sunday activity on March 16,
A new study carried out on cardiac patients at the Sir Gangaram Hospital here revealed that around 96 percent of patients who have cardiovascular problems have sleep
Accusing Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal of levelling "defamatory"
The campaigning for the forthcoming general elections for Lok Sabha is picking up among the political parties. The national parties BJP, Congress, JDS and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) began their campaign across the state including in Udupi. Congress has begun road show to campaign in Udupi
MKC’s annual Family Fun day was held on 1st March 2014 at BrimbankPark, Keilor East, Victoria. Over 120 people (members and non-members) participated and made best use of the beautiful summer weather. This event presented another opportunity for the Melbourne Konkani’s to come
The colourful Holi celebrations were held at the Corncihe beach on Friday the 14th March 2014 by Indian Ladies Association Abu Dhabi.Holi is one of the most vibrant festivals of India as it is a celebration of rejoicing
Marathi and Kunbi Communities spread across coastal areas in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttar Kannada districts celebrated Holi in a unique way, quite different from that is being celebrated in either North India or Maharashtra
Konkani Kutam Bahrain in association with Sacred Heart Catholic Church Konkani Community will be staging the Konkani Cultural Extravaganza in support of the new Cathedral building at Awali featuring “Lancy Moras Nite” inclusive of cultural dances and comedy skits at Our Lady..
The newly-built St John’s children’s park at Pangala, near here was inaugurated on Saturday March 15 morning.Katpady gram panchayat president Vinay Ballal inaugurated the park on the occasion.
Ace Konkani - Tulu theatre artiste, director and playwright Pradeep Barboza’s Tulu play ’Lakkule Pulyand’ was released in a splendid ceremony at Lotus Hotel here on Friday March 14.Pradeep Barboza, who hails from Paladka, Moodbidri, is a prolific Konkani theatre artiste who has also contributed
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell of Government First Grade College, Haleyangadi in collaboration with MSNM Besant Institute of PG Studies organised a workshop on “ Soft Skills” for the benefit of final year students of the
Shobha Karandlaje, Karnataka state former minister and now BJP Lok Sabha candidate contesting in Udupi - Chikmagalur constituency here on Friday March 14 said that UPA-led union government has failed
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) convened its general body meeting at ICSK (Amman) auditorium, Salmiya, here on Friday March 14 evening. Orson D’Souza rendered the prayers. KCWA president Anil Fernandes welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude towards all members
It is possible to graft an ordinary variety of brinjal with the famed “mattu gulla” variety and get brinjals that are like “mattu gulla”.Umesh Devadiga, gardener at Father Muller Medical College (FMMC), said he had grafted the “mattu gulla” onto a less superior variety brinjal plant.
Country’s leading media company Zee Media Corporation Limited today vehemently
Narendra Modi, if you did not know already, is Gujarat Chief Minister since 7th October 2001. He joined Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangha (RSS) in his teen years and was seconded to leadership roles within its political.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Mysore Regional Commissioner on Friday March 14 reviewed the functioning of
Accusing the "whole" media of being "sold out", Arvind Kejriwal has threatened to send media people to jail after an inquiry
BS Sriramulu, close aid of the jailed mining baron Janardhan Reddy, re-joined the BJP in Bangalore today. Mr Sriramulu had left
â€Mogaveers Bahrain’, the community association of non-resident Mogaveers based in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which is at the threshold of its decennial celebrations has unanimously appointed its Chief Founder Leeladhar
Search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 might be expanding to the Indian Ocean based on new but inconclusive information about the aircraft, the White House said Thursday. The US and the international community are following all possible leads to locate the missing aircraft,
The senior Congress activist and Kadri corporator Mahabala Marla elected as city mayor and Hoige Bazaar corporator as deputy mayor, during the elections held here on Thursday March 13. Mahabala is a three-time corporator.
The Founder’s Day was celebrated by Corporation Bank – Shirva branch,
At the joint auspices of Students Islamic Organization (SIO) of India – Malpe unit and Narayan Guru English Medium School, Malpi, near here, How to face the exams and career counseling programme was held for SSLC students
Tulu Koota Kuwait is pleased to announce the TKK Family Picnic on Friday, 14th March 2014, from 8:30 am onwards at the Mishref garden.Following a very successful screening of the first ever Tulu film in Kuwait, Tulu Koota Kuwait is all set to organize the annual family picnic and hopes that
The State BJP has recommended to the party’s central election committee that former minister Shobha Karandlaje be fielded from the Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha constituency, former minister and MP C H Vijayashankar from Hassan and journalist Pratap Simha from Mysore.
Since I am a member of AHINDA, I am committed to shun the caste system,’ said MLA Moideen Bava. Addressing the gathering at AHINDA meeting here on Wednesday March 12, MLA Bava said that the casteism is going to extremes as the general elections for LS polls are nearing.
When the Election Commission of India announced the calendar of events for holding the general elections for the 16th Lok Sabha, which has to be constituted by June 1, there were hardly any surprises. Almost all the political parties, both national as well as regional, as also the country were
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Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Kanagavalli told that the government has
United Arab Emirates will stage the initial phase of the IPL while Bangladesh was kept on standby for some of the matches by the BCCI, ending weeks of speculation over the venues of the high-profile event which was today scheduled from April 16 to June 1.
The Mogaveer community organizations urged the key political parties to give prominence to their able leaders in the forthcoming general elections for Lok Sabha polls; as the community one amongst strongest in coastal district allege
Ask an Indian this question. The most likely answer is no. Ask a Brit the same question and he certainly would say that there is a lot to see and do. What if we ask this question to a Saudi? Well, I will come to the most probable answer immediately. Thirty six years.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Search operations for the five -day-old missing Malaysia Airlines flight with 239 people on board were today extended
The women plays key role in the success of her husband. She is finding success in
A veritable storm has erupted in the Shiv Sena two days after its bete-noire, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), decided to support the BJP in the state without joining the NDA or the saffron
In a hard-hitting attack on Narendra Modi on his home turf, Rahul Gandhi today accused his government of "stealing" farmers’ land and charged the BJP with appropriating
The Mumbai-based Malaika Multi-Brand Retail Store that is the sister concern of Malaika Group which has been in business since over 3 decades in metro will be opening its showroom at Tokkottu, here on Sunday March 16..
Former union minister and now Congress Lok Sabha candidate from Mangalore Janardhan Poojary on Monday March 10 launched a verbal tirade against BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and once again
Stree Songhotton of Our Lady of Rosary parish, here celebrated Women’s Day at parish hall, here on Sunday March 9.Our Lady of Rosary parish priest Fr Anil D’Souza inaugurated the programme here on Sunday morning.
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) , Doha, Qatar will be staging its annual Konkani Mega show “Dabazo – 2014” on the 25th of April 2014 at the Al Ghazal Club and takes pride to present maiden Norbert Pereira’sNite in Qatar.
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), held ’KCWA Silver Jubilee Cricket Cup 2014’ on Friday 7th March at Kuwait Cricket Association Grounds, Sulaibiya. A total of 11 teams participated in the 6 over-a-side tournament, which was held exclusively for KCWA members only.
Due to the frequent accidents spinal cord injury has become common. In order to help rehabilitation Department of Physiotherapy, Father Muller Medical College is organized a workshop on Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation on 10th March
On the occasion of International Women’s Day Celebration, “The Enthusiastic” a social-charitableassociation organized a ladies volleyball tournament at Paris-Sorbonne University Abu Dhabion the 8th of March 2014.
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) seized 39 gold pieces, totally weighing 816.450 grams worth Rs 25,22,830 concealed in 3 unbranded AC Adapters and 2 â€DIC’ brand car power supply..
Veteran leader B Janardhan Poojary won the Mangalore primaries trouncing his
DMK supremo M Karunanidhi today renominated former telecom minister and 2G scam accused A Raja for the April 24
Arun Dsouza from Vamadapadav has been elected as the president of â€Udentichim Neketram’, Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association, for their decennial year, during annual general meeting held, recently. Arun Dsouza, is a dynamic
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road organized a blood donation camp in association with Bhakti Vedanta Hospital, Mira Road (East) and Sarala Blood Bank, at Infant Jesus Hall of St Joseph’s parish, Mira Road
The Area 11 Toastmasters of Abu Dhabi were waiting for 7th March 2014, a bright sunny Friday, where Speech contests were held between 6 clubs, Al Jazira Toastmasters, Spectrum Toastmasters, ISC Toastmasters, ETA Star Toastmasters, FML Team Voice
Trupti, Class IX student of Narayan Guru English Medium School, Padubelle,
In a tragic turn of events, the five-year-old boy from Pamboor who went missing all of a sudden about a fortnight ago was found dead on Sunday March 9. Naveen, son of Nagaraj and Asha of Tamil Nadu, residents of Dharmashree
Facing the heat of a CBI probe in an alleged bribery scandal, British firm Rolls Royce has written to the state-owned HAL that it was ready to return Rs 18 crore paid by it
On the occasion of the centenary celebration of Our lady of Health parish, Shirva, near here, its women council celebrated Women’s Day at Don Bosco Hall, after the Sunday Mass on March 9.Earlier, Thanksgiving Mass was offered by the parish priest Fr Stany Tauro here on Sunday
The life is worth lived if one helps the least in the society to lead life of sustenance. The patriotism gets real meaning while serving the least in the society. The religious and moral education teaches one to live for others.
St John Institute of Management & Research, Palghar, near here will be organized Laghuswapna – 2014, Gloom to Bloom… towards business prosperity, a SME management event at their campus on Saturday March 8.
Some of the country’s most prestigious cars will feature in the annual VCCCI Vintage Car & Motorcycle Fiesta that will be flagged off at 9 a.m. from Horniman Circle on Sunday, March 9.The event is organised by the Vintage and Classic Car Club of India (VCCCI), India’s official
After successful shows in Dubai, Abu Dhabi NIREL and premier show in Mangalore, NIREL scheduled its show to launch in Mangalore and theatres elsewhere. It was a festive mood at Moodabidri Amarashree theater, home town
’NIREL’ the first International Tulu Movie which has made waves across the globe is all set to release in Muscat on Friday the 14th March, 2014 at Star Cinema, Ruwi, Muscat. After successful full house shows in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and premier in India, the much awaited and talked about
â€Education forms a strong foundation and makes students valuable people for the society. There are millions in our country who are deprived of education. Education must be available to all. And the ones who receive education must make the best use of the opportunity.
The veterinary clinic of Shirva, near here organized free administering of foot and mouth pulse programme at the joint auspices of Shirva gram panchayat and local milk producers co-operative society at Kodu Panjimar, near Shirva,
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, IT expert Nandan Nilekani and cricketer Mohd Kaif are among 194 candidates as Congress tonight released the first list of its nominees
“The Yettinahole project was approved and all the technicalities were processed during Sadananda Gowda’s tenure as the CM. We, the Congressmen of coastal Karnataka had expressed our opposition for the project. Had, the rest raised their voice against the project back
Pascal Fernandes (56), Moodubelle now residing in Kanajar,husband of Lily
The residents of Permude, Kuttettoor, Madya and Mukka, near here aggrieved over the plans of Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZ), to install a gate valve to the main pipeline line of effluents at the low-lying areas
Rebuffed by Narendra Modi, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said he was not a terrorist and deserved to be called by him
Arvind Kejriwal, who has been attacking Narendra Modi of late, today created a drama by suddenly demanding a meeting
Hilda Dsouza down to earth lady and enterprising working as a Finance Manager for one of the leading cleaning companies in U.A.E. WEST COAST CO. L.L.C. dealing with Cleaning and Environmental Services and having employed more than
“Kalvarichya Poinnar” a Konkani DVD based on the “way of the cross” was released by Rev. Fr. Pius James D’Souza, Superior, St. Joseph’s Convent, Bikkarnakatta.Rev. Fr. Andrew D’Souza, parish priest of Bondel church, director of Daivik Amrith, Mr. Santhosh A Lobo, editor, Daivik Amrith
Will Udupi BJP field a new face for the ensuing Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha polls? This is becoming a distinct possibility
Konkani activist Ronald Sebastian Castelino, popularly known as Roy Castelino, assumed charge as president of Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy at their office here on Thursday March 8.Roy Castelino signed the documents and
The eagerly the awaited annual picnic for the members of Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Bantwal Unit to Kemmanagundiwas finally became a reality. On March 2ndthe eagerly awaiting enthusiastic and smiling 38 members of ICYM boarded the bus at 6am at Modankap
Dreamz UAE will be organizing Dreamz Trophy, cricket tournament at Hamriyay grounds, opposite Belhoul Speciality Hospital, Deira, here on Friday April 11. It’s an inventiveness taken by Dreamzz as part of their commitment to encourage sports and unity in association
Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj today opposed the party’s proposed merger or alliance with BSR Congress of which the ’tainted’ mining barons
The Congress is set to deny Lok Sabha tickets to 25 per cent of its sitting MPs and bring in new faces in large numbers to tackle the massive dissatisfaction among
Syndicate Bank chief general manager K T Rai inaugurated two-day inter-collegiate â€Varnotsav’ cultural fest and â€Tantrikotsav’ technological fest at Sri Madwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal,
An alliance between the Congress and the RJD in Bihar for the Lok Sabha polls has been finalised and is expected to be formally announced here Wednesday night.
The Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday by Christians across the metro on Wednesday March 5. The Christians flocked to churches for early morning Holy Mass here on Wednesday to begin forty-days of fasting and
Ash Wednesday marking the commencement of the Season of Lent in preparation to the Feast of Easter is being observed by the Christians throughout the world with prayers, devotion, fasting and abstinence on Wednesday,
The Canadian International School (CIS) Bangalore organized its annual Festival of the Arts with many interesting activities and performances. The event, a hub of creative synergy was designed to create a festive event experience and community celebration. The fair had visual & performing arts,
“Jagruti Kendra – Jerimeri” a social centre for Justice and Peace at Jerimeri, Kurla, Mumbai celebrated its Silver Jubilee recently on 26th Feb. at St. Jude School Ground. JAGRUTI KENDRA was inaugurated on 1st March 1989. This was the first Centre for Community Organisation..
With Karnataka set for one-day poll April 17 to elect 28 members to Lok Sabha, the Congress, the BJP and the JD-S are trying to speed up candidate selection but are hampered by infighting and efforts to zero in on the winnability factor of the contenders for a ticket. All the three parties
In spite of their pre-occupation such as preparation for examinations and other commitments, 13 ICYM members under the leadership of Alwyn Lobo, President of Moodubelle Unit of ICYM participated in the Youth Fest-2014 organized by the ICYM Diocesan
Konkani is a rich language that is the mother tongue of multi-religious people. It is being spoken by over 40 groups including Hindu, Muslim and Christians in Karnataka. The state administration has been supporting Karnataka Konkani
MLA J R Lobo reviewed the ongoing highway broadening works from Mahaveer roundabout at Pumpwell till Yekkur, here on Tuesday March 4.The key objective of inspection was to check the storm water drains, to relocate drinking
Pastoral Institute director Fr Vincent Monteiro inaugurated Daivik Amrith Media during a function held at Pastoral Institute, Bajjody, here on Sunday March 3 evening.â€Pingara’ Kannada fortnightly editor Raymond D’Cunha was the chief guest of the occasion. Daivik Amrith Konkani monthly
It was drama to the hilt outside Supreme Court today when Sahara chief Subrata Roy came here in his trademark white shirt and black half-waist coat, but saw black ink thrown on his face by a man.
World’s Largest Democracy is having Lok Sabha elections. Every Indian must vote. It is a duty of every Indian to VOTE. Several campaigns are taking place in the city on the occasion of upcoming Lok Sabha elections to create
At the joint aegis of metro-based International Institute of Training Centre (IITC), B R Restaurant Group of Hotels, devotional music by Vidhyabhushan and his music group was held at the branch of Pejavar mutt, here on Saturday
The 4th edition of the Mangalore Friends Corporate Cup organized by Mangalore Friends Sohar, the biggest and the most looked forward Corporate Cricket tournament in Sohar, was conducted on the 17th and 18th of January 2014 in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman.The tournament had 22 corporate
Diocese of Udupi ICYM Central Council organized Youth Fest – 2014 at Milagres College Campus, Kallianpur near here on Sunday, 2nd March, 2014. Prior to the inauguration of the youth fest, Eucharistic mass was held at Mount Rosary Church which concelebrated
The metro-based Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti (JSKPPS), NGO that has been striving for the integral development of undivided Dakshina Kannada (DK) district actively partaken in the DK bundh...
Dakshina Kannada (DK) bundh called by social welfare organizations and other environmental organizations opposing the proposed Yettinahole project, that the turning of lifeline Netravati River of coastal residents...
For an average Indian, living costs in Mumbai may be a nightmare. But the new Worldwide Cost of Living 2014 index has thrown up an interesting finding.
The slavery drama “12 Years a Slave” won the Academy Award for best picture on Sunday, making history as the first movie from a black director to win the film industry’s highest honor in 86 years of the Oscars.
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, bagged two major awards in the World HRD Congress. The event was held on 16th & 17th February, 2014 at the Taj Lands End Hotel, Mumbai, India. The remittance major won the Global HR Excellence Award
The Rotary Club and the Rotary Trust of Shankerpura created history by organising 120th un-interrupted Free Monthly Psychiatric Camp on 02 March 2014 in their premises at Rotary Centenary Bhavan.
The world is shrinking because of globalization. At the age of e-marriage and e-divorce everything looks disgusting. Brahmins whose ancestral grew up in Gurukuls are indeed well adjusted to the changing times.
Minister for Health and Family welfare U T Khader inaugurated the first ever Peritoneal Dialysis Centre in a government hospital in State, at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangalore, on Sunday. Minister for Health and Family welfare U T Khader inaugurated the first ever Peritoneal
TRS tonight ruled out merger with Congress and refused to give any commitment on an alliance with the party in the coming Lok Sabha elections. At a day-long meeting of the General Body of the party, which
The annual general body meeting of Catholic Sabha, Our Lady of Rosary parish
"The government has initiated a rooftop solar project, wherein power obtained from solar energy can be used for household needs, and surplus power is passed on to the electricity grid by meter. Everyone should make optimum use
India is home to the fifth largest group of billionaires in the world and Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is the country’s richest man with a personal fortune of USD 18 billion, says a report.
Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack against SP, BSP and Congress, saying they were misleading the people under the veil of secularism to hide their failures. "Though heat of elections
The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has revised the fares of autorickshaws in
Catechism Day observed with all solemnity in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Sunday, 2 March 2014 from 9.30 am to 12.15 pm. The holy mass was offered by Rev. Fr. Sunil Anil D’Souza (OFM Cap) as the chief celebrant along with
The attempt of Union minister M Veerappa Moily’s son Harsha to enter electoral politics suffered a huge setback with the Congress rejecting his nomination on Sunday. With this, only two candidates are left in the fray for Mangalore Lok Sabha primaries - B Janardhan Poojary and U K Monu
The State government has sanctioned an Office of the Chief Electrical Inspectorate to the city, said J.R. Lobo, MLA, Mangalore City South. He said that the Indo-German High Skill Institute, which had been sanctioned to Mangalore and later shifted to Bellary, has been restored to the Port City.
A district level women congress workers convention held at the Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Hall on March 1. A rally was also organized from the Service Stand to the auditorium. Udupi MLA Pramod Madhwaraj
Department of General Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynaecology, OBG in collaboration with the department of Oncosurgery and Urology Father Muller Medical College Hospital is organizing â€Muller Laparosung-2014’...
The district women Congress convention was held here on Saturday March 1.Udupi MLA Pramod Madwaraj inaugurated the rally that was held as part of convention.Udupi district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake inaugurated the convention held at Ammanni Ramanna Shetty auditorium
Former BJP president Bangaru Laxman died here Saturday after a prolonged illness, family sources said. He was 74.Laxman breathed his last at a private hospital in Secunderabad. He is survived by a son and three daughters.Laxman was union minister of state for railways
A controversy has arisen over the death of a woman allegedly killed by her husband for "kissing" Rahul Gandhi, but top police officials and the local Congress MLA have denied her presence during his interaction
Andhra Pradesh is coming under President’s rule after a long gap of 41 years. The current spell of President’s rule, which the Union Cabinet approved today on
A headache can be caused by many factors, be it stress, fluctuating hormones or even a drinking session that results in hangover the next day. Here are some
In a glittering Ceremony “ Hello Deva “ third audio CD of Arthur Pereira, Omjoor, a well-known konkani poet and Global Konkani Music Award Best lyricist nominee), was released in Dubai on Friday 28th February 2014 at the
DMK President M Karunanidhi today described BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as a ’hardworker’ and a
The district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake on Thursday February 27, paid a visit to the family of five-year-old Naveen, who went missing from Dharmasri Colony, Pamboor – Padubelle, near Shirva, here on
Kanara Entrepreneurs, Bangalore had organized a presentation on "Mitigation of Legal Disputes in Family Businesses and Estates" for its members and their spouses during their Members Meet held on 21st February 2014
The first ever Diocesan Pastoral Council of the newly formed Udupi diocese was inaugurated on 27 February at Bishop’s House, Udupi by the bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo. This was the final action in the series of bodies constituted for the administration of the diocese.
The preliminary meeting was held at Udupi – Pejavar mutt, Santacruz (East) here on Tuesday February 25, ahead of beginning seventy-sixth Chaturmasya rites by Swami Vishvesha of Pejavar Mutt, Udupi.
The first of its kind a voluminous trilingual English - Kannada - Konkani dictionary of 50,000 words, with synonyms, syntaxes, note on pronunciation, etc., jointly compiled by Stephen Quadros Permude and diocesan priest Fr Basel
Social activist Anna Hazare today said his support to the West Bengal Chief Minister
Over 1 lac devotees flocked to Sri Dharmasthala Manjunateshwara (SDM) temple, Dharmasthala, near here to pay obeisance to Lord Eshwar on the occasion of Maha Shivaratri on Thursday February 27.
Auto-rickshaw Drivers Union declared to stage Udupi district bund from March 4, Demanding the revision of additional running charge from Rs. 15 to 16. Raghupathy Bhat, former MLA and President of the Federation in a press meet said that increase in the running fare of Rs.1
The dynamic personality from Belman Ivan D’Souza has been elected as President of St. Joseph’s Belamn Bethkati Association during the General Body Meeting of the Belman Bethkati Group Dubai was held on 21 February 2014,
Gulf NRI Forum president P B Pinto urged union ministry of civil aviation to allow Indian private or foreign airlines to operate flight between Mangalore and Kuwait.Addressing media persons during a press meet
The landmark building ’Daijiworld Residency’ ultra-luxurious apartment complex, comprising 72 apartments in 3 blocks constructed by the city’s premier builder Property Infra Tech Private Limited (Rohan Corporation) was inaugurated
On 25th February, Mangalore, Ms Mabel Rebello the Member of the Parliament and the member of the National Commission for Minorities Government of India interacted with the leaders of the minority community of Dakshina Kannada
The five-year-old Naveen, son of Nagaraj and Asha couple, residing in Dharmasri Colony, Pamboor, Padubelle, near here gone missing since Sunday February 23 at 6.50pm.Nagaraj and Asha couple has a seven-year-old
Days after budget carriers led by SpiceJet lowered ticket rates by up to 75 per cent to
The Countdown for the much awaited “Decennial” celebration of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait – BELWAK has already begun. The gala celebration will be held on the 28th of FEB 2014 at the Kuwait Medical Association Auditorium Jabriya at 4.00 PM sharp.
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait also Known as Lourdes Kanajar Zamath celebrated “Our lady of Lourdes” fest on 21st Feb, 2014 at Friends Auditorium Salmiya, Kuwait. About 60 members gathered and celebrated this event making it an unforgettable moment for the association.
Reaching out to Muslims ahead of Lok Sabha elections, BJP today asked the
Lancy Noronha, singer and music composer is yet again set to captivate his fans with his â€6th Lancy Musical Nite’ in Dubai on Friday May 9 2014. The event will be held at Emirates English Speaking School, Safa Park from 6 pm onwards. Known for his melodious Konkani songs..
Bunts Bahrain recently inducted its new Committee presided by Bharath Shetty, Sunil Shetty as vice president, Mohandas Shetty as treasurer, Doomanna Rai as general secretary, Prasanna Shetty as entertainment secretary, Sukesh Shetty as sports secretary, Shivaraj Shetty as assistant..
In a jolt to Lalu Prasad ahead of Lok Sabha polls, the RJD split today as 13 of the 22 RJD MLAs in Bihar announced they have
Holy Rosary parish, here celebrated catechism day on Sunday February 23.The prizes were distributed to the toppers of catechism exam that was held for Catholic students from Class I to II PUC.Udupi diocesan social development organization director Fr Reginald...
â€Platform Number 3’, an experimental Konkani play written by Arun Raj Rodrigues of Valencia, Mangalore and directed by Christopher D’Souza, Mangalore and presented by Parichaya-Pamboor at the grounds
On behalf of all Mangaloreans in Kuwait and their families in Mangalore, the representatives of Kanara Oversees Returnees Association (KORWA) led by their president Louis Lobo presented a memorandum to MLA J R Lobo
USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners residing in the UAE, under the leadership of Denis Mathias staged its annual fest in UAE ’Shirva Festha Saanz - 2014’ at the Al Masah Ball Room, Sheraton Deira, Dubai,
Vamanjooreans UAE had their first picnic under the leadership of Mr. Johnson Monteiro at Zabeel Park on 21 Feb 2014. The main aim of the picnic was to spread a sense of brotherhood, give the people a break from their daily routine
â€Telling the story of the birth of a nation is never easy. Especially if that nation is as big and diverse as India, says Shyam Benegal about â€Samvidhaan – The Making of the Constitution of India’. â€Our founding fathers took 2 years 11
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, today announced the launch of two new international flights, Bengaluru’s maiden flight to the Gulf, connecting India’s IT Hub with Abu Dhabi well as a new daily direct service
Wading into a foreign policy issue for the first time, Narendra Modi on Saturday asked
MLA J R Lobo was the chief guest the two-day media fete - Media Manthan-14 on the theme, â€Advent: Unleash your creativity’ organized by the department of mass communication, St Aloysius College came to a spectacular
The officers of Customs at Mangalore International Airport seized gold totally weighing 1399.650 grams in three separate cases totally valued at Rs 43,38,915. In the first case, the officers seized 10 (Ten) gold pieces,
The much awaited by Abu Dhabi audience ’Nirel’ the first International Tulu movie was premiered in Abu Dhabi on Friday, 21st February 2014 in the presence well known personalities of Abu Dhabi namely
The condition of actor-turned- politician and Karnataka Housing Minister Ambareesh is
The problem of issuing Lok Sabha tickets to three of its stalwarts, who had been insisting on a ticket from Bangalore (north) constituency has resulted in a harmonious settlement by the BJP. The decision was taken by the core committee of the BJP, which met at former minister, Ashok..
A man, who brutally murdered three nieces, committed suicide by jumping into
Kannada actress Ramya Divya Spandana, who was elected from Karnataka in a bye
Dakshina Kannada Milk Producers Union (DKMUL) has 1,12,000 members, out of which 51,000 are active who supply 2,60,000 liters milk daily through 652 co-operative societies in the undivided Dakshina Kannada (DK) district.
Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa’s decision for early release of Rajiv Gandhi’s
The peddling of drugs is increasing of late nearby education institutions, while the institution authorities and students are expected to on alert in this regard, urged Manalore taluk Tahsildar Mohan Rao.Tahsildar Mohan Rao was speaking
Shantharam Achar was unanimously elected president of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah for the year 2014-2015, at the general body meeting of the Association held recently at Fortune Plaza, Dubai. The agenda of the meeting was...
Airabail Anand Shetty, veteran Yakshagana artiste of Brahmalingeshwar Yakshagana troupe of Maranakatte, near Kedoor, Tekkatte, here was felicitated during Yakshagana play staged at Kallukutiga temple, Tenkabettu, Kedoor, here on Tuesday February 18.Anand Shetty in acknowledgement
The officers of customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) seized 1 kilograms gold bar and 1 silver-paint-coated circular gold piece totally weighing 1,116.400 grams valued at Rs 34,58,512, which was brought without declaring
“Community welfare has always been a subject close to our hearts.” said Mr. Y Sudhir Kumar Shetty, COO – Global Operations, UAE Exchange. “We have never left an opportunity to stand up for the cause of the society.
The titular feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated at with utmost religious fervor at Kanajar parish, here recently. Udupi diocesan Commission for social development director Fr Reginald Pinto celebrated the festal Eucharistic
The Two-day Konkani Utsav and food fest that was organized by St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association (SJKWA), Mira Road parish, here at the parish auditorium, here was concluded on Sunday
It’s irony that the major national political party in the world’s biggest democracy does not follow the democratic principles. The reigning Congress party in the Centre has become a burden on the nation, alleged Gujarat CM and...
The state youth service, sports and fisheries minister K Abayachandra Jain on Tuesday
Okhil Bharot Konknni Lekhok Songhotton (All India Konkani Writers’ Organization - AIKWO) will be organizing Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Sammelan – 2014 at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday March 16. Konkani veteran
Indian Islamic Center,Abu Dhabi organized grand welcome reception to new ambassador to U.A.E., HisExcellency Mr. Seetharam on Sunday15th February 2014 at IIC Main Hall Abu Dhabi.The reception began with playing National
The city police are geared up to provide tight security to BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi. The security agencies provided maximum security to Narendra Modi when he arrived at Bangalore after BJP announced his candidature
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh at the aegis of Shevot Pratistan ® organized felicitation of talent in sports and studies during a function held at Kala Mandir, here on Sunday February 16.Catholic Sabha donated a cheque...
ICYM Diocesan Youth Convention organised by ICYM Central Council in Association with Puttur Denary was held at Mai De Deus Church Grounds, Puttur on the 16th February 2014. A crowd of 1500+ Youth from all over the Diocese
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala will be organizing mass weddings at Dharmasthala, here on
Under the leadership of ICYM Udupi deanery, ICYM Kuntalnagar unit organized a one day seminar program on â€Government Sector Jobs’,in the mini hall at St.Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar on Sunday ,
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday released its first list of 20 candidates for
The annual flower show was inaugurated at Kadri Park, here on Saturday February 15. The state forests, ecology and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister Bantwal Ramanath Rai inaugurated the flower show at Kadri Park, here on Saturday. All those gardening enthusiasts
Politics makes strange bed-fellows. The irony is that sworn enemies of Indian politics, BJP and INC, embraced in a Valentines act. Their mission: to prevent tabling of Delhi Jan Lok Pal (DJLP) Bill-2014 in Delhi NCT legislative assembly by arch-rival AAP. [By Philip Mudartha]
AAP
Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) organized a workshop on business networking at Hotel Avion banquet hall, Ville Parle (East) here on Saturday February 15 morning.The internationally-acclaimed taxation
St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association (SJKWA) of Mira Road, organized Konkani Utsav and food fest at St Joseph’s parish auditorium, Mira Road, here on Saturday February 15. Mira Road parish priest Fr Domkinic Vas OCD inaugurated two-day Konkani Utsav and food fest.
Kanara Entrepreneurs - KE - Bangalore, organized a talk on “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act 2013” for its members. The Programme was held at The Grand Magrath
Konkani writer and activist Nanu Marol launched his matrimonial matchmaking www.sairikuncle.com at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, here on Saturday February 15. Daijiworld Media Private Limited CEO and
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi today accused BJP of blocking passage of six anti-graft bills by Parliament, which form part of the government’s anti-corruption framework.
Delhi will be brought under President’s rule and the Assembly will be kept under suspended animation with the Union
MLA V Sunil Kumar inaugurated newly-built kitchen facility for mid-day hot meals at St Joseph’s Higher Primary School and High School, Belman, near here on Saturday February 15. The facility was set up at a cost of Rs 3.20 lac provided
Friends of CRY Club (FOCC) will be organizing seventeenth Child Rights & You (CRY) cricket tournament for children at GC grounds, Fahaheel Sports Club here on Friday March 27 from 6.30am to 6.00pm.The one day â€CRYcket’ tournament
The eagerly awaited ’Nirel’ a Tulu movie by a well knowntuluva from Dubai Shodhan Prasadand directed by RanjtBajpeshown to the packed audience at the s, successfully premiered at Golden Cinema,
Karnataka state forests, ecology and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister Bantwal Ramanath Rai while on his tour of State of Qatar, met Indian Ambassador to Qatar Sanjeev Arora, here on Wednesday February 12.
The career guidance cell of Government First Grade College, Haleyangadi, near here in collaboration with their English Club organised a workshop on job application, CV preparing and group discussion, for the final year students
Udupi got a slice of the budget pie too, with the CM announcing the setting up of an advanced research centre under Mangalore University using funds under the Rashtriya Uchchatara Shikshana Abhiyana (RUSA) to promote development of human resources in science, technology
The members of Konkani Liturgy Group of Immaculate Conception (IC) Colony parish, Borivali, here celebrated their golden jubilee on Wednesday February 12. Fr Simon D’Souza celebrated the Thanksgiving Mass along with Fr Nelson Saldanha and Fr Vincent Barboza at the parish..
Forty-nine days after he took charge of the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Friday resigned following a tumultuous day in the state assembly where combined Congress and BJP legislators "defeated" his party’s attempts to introduce its signal
The department of history of St Aloysius College organized two-day nation seminar on â€Dakshina Kannada after 1947’ from Friday February 14 to Saturday February 15. The inaugural ceremony was held at Eric Mathias Hall
The committee on security in Parliament complex was directed on Friday by the LS
The much-awaited premiere show of international Tulu movie ’Nirel’ will be inaugurated by community leaders of different faiths at Golden Cinema (Plaza), Bur Dubai, here on Valentine’s Day, Friday February 14 at 10.00am.
Officers of Customs at Mangalore International Airport (MIA) at Kenjar near here seized three 10 tola gold bars and three gold strips, totally weighing 466.600 grams, valued at Rs 14.20 lakhs. This was concealed in one coffee mug, one LED emergency light, one LED lamp and one LED..
The city-based Karavali Sri Sevalal Banjara (Lambani) Sangha ® organized daylong workshop and annual get-together of Banjara community at St Sebastian mini hall, Bendore, here on Sunday February 9.The state forests,
The 2nd Annual Celebration of REACH (Ready to Educate and Accept Challenges of Humanity) got off to a auspicious start at the Holy Cross Convent School grounds on Sunday 2nd Feb. 2014. A Social & Welfare Association comprising of enthusiastic people
"Sezarnichi Kombi" a comedy tiatr presented by Vasai Konkani Welfare Association and staged in YMCA hall Vasai on feb 8 was a housefull show. The hilarious comedy tiatr was enjoyed by the interactive audiance with their cheers,
The Sahar Elevated Flyover was inaugurated by Honorable Chief Minister Shri Prithviraj ji Chavan and along with Honorable Dy. Chief Minister Shri Ajit dada Pawar.Others present were Ministers Suresh Shetty, Naseem Khan, Uday Samant, Mayor Sunil Prabhoo, Chief Secretary G. S. Saharia
â€The residents of Dakshina Kannada district are peace loving. The recent unrest at Ullal, here was not communal violence, but clashes among individuals. However, the incident was blown apart to project it as communal flare up
Curtains are down for third edition of the Mangalore’s undisputed top fashion event Miss and Mr Mangalore organized by The World Tuluvas Network (WTN) Trust at a grand event at 2 Acres, Pachanady here on Saturday
Janardhan Poojary, Congress veteran leader served as union finance minister who faced thrice defeat in the parliamentary elections, but strives for betterment of society, a great leader of Billawa community
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) is completing 25 glorious years of its existence. KCWA is an organization of Catholics hailing from different parishes of Mangalore and Udupi diocese, presently residing in the State of Kuwait.
All professions are equal, while an individual can lead an ideal life, if one overcomes his/her weaknesses, free from any addictions, learns from ones mistakes and honestly discharges ones responsibilities.
Namo tea distribution was held in Moodubelle in the evening at 4.00 pm on
Mark Dsouza, (52), Kappandakariya, Moodubelle, Husband of Mary Dsouza, Father of Martin and Melroy Dsouza
The Delhi government’s Anti-Corruption Bureau Wednesday filed cases against Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani and Petroleum Minister
The reinstallation ceremony of Sri Damodar temple deity, Ammunje, near here was held with grandeur on Sunday February 9.Swami Sayyamindra of Kashi mutt graced the occasion on Sunday at 5.00pm.
Father Muller Hospital Nursing School is well known in providing quality education for its students. The students are exposed to the vast knowledge through the internal classes, seminars field trips, educational events & Health awareness
The first ever state-of-the-art dedicated flight kitchen by Casino Air Caterers and Freight Services (CAFS), a leader in the air catering industry commissioned their unit at Kenjar, at nearby Mangalore International Airport,
Miss South India Abhishika Shetty inaugurated artistic display of jewllery and sale at Malabar Gold and Diamonds showroom, here on Monday February 10. The display and sale will conclude on Friday February 28.
Priyanka, student of Vittoba Bhajan Mandir Karate Institute, Belman, near here bagged
Indian Mujahideen had plotted to target cash-rich IPL and one of its operatives had surveyed the Wankhede Stadium here from inside during a T20 match
More than a year after being shunted out of the Olympic movement due to tainted officials, India were on Tuesday welcomed
Award-winning sculptor and stone mason Delayne Corbett has spent the last few months in Kuwait as part of an international team building the world’s largest sand sculpture park for the Remal International Sand and Light [By John V Tauro]
Sand-Sculpture
Karnataka Sangha Qatar (KSQ), a socio-cultural organization of Kannadigas’ organized a get-together event, Chow Chow Bath at Al Maha Academy for Boys, here on Friday February 7. This was the second event of the year
Nammavaru – Brahmins hailing from old Mysore settled in the city, celebrated
BJP PM Candidate Narendra Modi arrived in city amidst tight security to address a rally here on Tuesday February 18.
The AAP Government in Delhi was today left teetering after Independent MLA Rambir Shokeen withdrew his support to Arvind
After Supreme Court appointed Justice Mudgal Committee indicted Chennai Super Kings principal Gurunath Meiyappan of betting during IPL six, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi on Monday accused CSK skipper MS Dhoni of being involved
While the entire Dubbing issue of sandalwood is still unresolved, here is a team of youngsters who claim that just by doing what they like; they are tackling the core issue behind this ruffle. We are talking about the team who has been in some news programs lately promoting the
Spare a thought for the physically challenged and handicapped. Thanks to the untiring efforts of Mahesh M.K., President of the Karnataka Physically Challenged Person’s Association ®, the physically challenged volleyball players
The annual Uroos was held at the historically famous Vennala Yousuf Valiyulla Darga, Masjid Road, here with utmost religious fervor from Friday February 7 to Saturday February 8.The renowned scholars from all over the nation delivered religious discourse on the occasion,
The Mangalore varsity level inter-collegiate men’s and women’s weightlifting competitions were held at Government First Grade College and post graduation centre, Tenkanidiyoor, near here on Saturday February 8.
Shirva Welfare Associatiion Kuwait (SWAK) organized its Annual Parish Feast at Indian Model School Auditorium, Salmiyah here on Friday 7th 2014.The programme started with the introduction of Dr Manohar Prabhu, MC of the day
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha one of the leading associations of Kannadigas in the capital city held annual “ Winter Picnic” at Al Watba Park Al Ain Road On 7thFriday February 2014.Cool weather added energy mood and emotions to the success of the picnic.
The youth who are expected to lead the nation are involved in every social evils,
Upping the ante over the Jan Lokpal Bill, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tonight threatened
Alvas College, Moodbidri bagged the championship trophy in Mangalore varsity level men’s volleyball tournament hosted by Mulky Sundar Ram Shetty (MSRS) College, Shirva, near here on Friday February 7.Davala College, Moodbidri bagged
Ever since gold prices started to skyrocket, the Mangalore International Airport have become hyperactive, with smugglers discovering new and unique methods to smuggle the yellow metal, giving a tough time to customs officials. Right from hiding gold in underwears to concealing..
The sixth annual Netravati - Phalguni Jodukare Kambala that was organized by Dakshina Kannada (DK) district administration and Pilikula Nisargadhama, as part of DK district Karavali Utsav, at Pilikula, Moodushedde...
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan on Friday February 7 congratulated the Maharashtra Contingent of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) for creating a history by winning the prestigious Prime Minister’s Banner for the fifth
It was the exciting day for the St Francis Xavier Association, Mudarangady Parishioners (SFX KUTAM) residing in the UAE. A fun day family picnic was held at Zaabeel Park Dubai with around 60members happily gathering in this blissful full day picnic. The picnic was organized by the association
A war of words broke out between Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi and
Vijaya Bank chairman V Kannan inaugurated coin vending machine at their
’’How can you expect a better law and order in a state with 21 crore population
Bringing curtains down on the glorious saga of the Maruti 800 model, Maruti Suzuki India has stopped production of the iconic car brand that had been carrier for millions of Indian middle class families, since last month, said senior official of the auto maker here today.
GSB Mandal of central suburban Dombivali celebrated sixth annual Maghi Ganapati Utsav with religious fervor atSwayamvar auditorium, Patharli, Dombivali (East) here on Monday February 3.The mass prayers, various Vedic rituals,
I arrive at IGI Airport in Delhi and rush through its swanky terminal 3 with both pride and awe. The terminal is one of the best in the world. It is spick clean and shining. It is efficient. I walk the red carpet to the Meru Cab booking [By Philip Mudartha]
AAP
The AAP government’s plans to enact the Jan Lokpal Bill in a public venue next week
Not so long ago, a section of netizens took umbrage at a view that MIT refers only to Massachusetts Institute of Technology and that Manipal Institute of Technology has no right to use it as an acronym. The elevation of Satya Nadella to the top job in Microsoft should bury those insinuations.
MLA J R Lobo laid foundation to concrete Yekkur – J M Road, Bajal here that will be laid at a cost of Rs 90 lac under (State Finance Corporation) SFC fund and also Sadashiv Nagar Road here at a cost of Rs 40 lac on Thursday
Delhi’s new government, headed by Arvind Kejriwal, today directed its Anti-Corruption
BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Wednesday accused the Congress
Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular ancient South Indian Dance form that uses subtle eye movements, hand gestures, and graceful footwork, accompanied by soulful music to communicate a poetry or story in visual form.
With the inauguration of the Centenary Celebration of Our Lady of Health Church on the Confraternity Sunday, the Shirva parishioners celebrated their annual parish feast with devotion, fervor and gaiety on Wednesday, 5 February
Members of Thiya Samaj UAE held a meeting on Friday the 31st January, 2014 at Formal Park, Abu Dhabi to elect their office bearers for the year 2014. The meeting began at 12.00 noon with the traditional lighting of the lamp...
The wee hours of the morning of 2nd Feb 2014 saw the flutter and scurrying of enthusiastic children who had poured into Borivli.Around 9000 enthusiastic students from the different parts of the city participated in the grand Ryan Minithon 2014 held at St Lawrence High School, Borivli
Shiv Sena activists Tuesday disrupted a media gathering, vociferously protesting the
Catholic Sabha unit of Kundapur deanery organized thirty-seventh Wilson Olivera Konkani musical concert at Government Pre-University College ground, here on Sunday February 2 evening. It was organized in aid of Fudar
A colourful Cultural presentation of programs by various parishioners of U.A.E. marked the 10th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination of HE Bishop Paul Hinder OFM Cap in grandeur. The 10th Jubilee Celebrations were held at
The first Bishop of Chikmagalur Diocese and presently Archbishop Emeritus of Bangalore Most Rev. Dr. Alphonse Mathias completes 50 years of being ordained a Bishop on 5 February 2014. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
The ICYM Unit of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor celebrated 35th Anniversary in grandeur by presenting Kevin Miquith and Milestone Live in Concert on Sundat 2 February 2014 at 6 pm in the church premises.
Three school students embarked on a "mission" to get-rich-quick by hunting down
The Vamanjoor Premier League (VPL) organized by Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of St Joseph - the Worker parish, Vamanjoor, here on Sunday, February 2 not only brought the youth of the parish together but garnered
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda was slapped by a youth while he was going for a rally in the state’s industrial city of Panipat. The youth, whose identity was not immediately known, tried to step on an open SUV on which Hooda was standing, and in a flash, slapped the CM
The Cordel ’Kela Yaad’ 2014 was organized by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM), Cordel unit on Sunday February 2.With the idea to fortify the tradition of old games, Cordel ’Kela Yaad’ 2014 was initiated,
Karnataka beat Maharashtra by seven wickets in the final match to win Ranji trophy at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad on Sunday. Karnataka lost just three wickets while chasing the target of 157. It was Karnataka’s seventh Ranji trophy triumph.
Karnataka legislative assembly speaker Kagodu Timmappa offered unto the society the newly built Narayan Guru air-conditioned auditorium by Billawa Samaja Seva Sangh ® Kundapur at Gujjady Tunga Timma Poojary stage,
The parishioners of St Lawrence parish, Bondel, here celebrated their parish day on Sunday February 2. Fr Michael Lobo, principal of Lourdes Central School, Bejai, here celebrated the Holy Mass at Bondel parish along with
It’s essential that unity of Thiya community should be strengthened, while the community brethren have to avail the facilities that are offered by Thiya Samaj Mumbai ® to contribute for community’s progress.
During the Christmas season in order to instill the spirit and story of Christmas in young minds and to promote the talents of our children, KBWA conducted the Fancy Dress competition on the theme on Bible characters on Saturday,
â€The people hailing from Madivala community had to make efforts to get rid of its inferiority complex and avail the state benefits that are applicable to other backward communities. Madivala Sangh had to take bold steps in educating
Narendra Modi today hit back at Sonia Gandhi over her ’zeher ki kheti’ barb saying
Aglorious one-time event in one’s life is always joyful and memorable, that too in a tender age. On Friday 31stJanuary, 2014 the art-loving audience at India Social and Cultural Centre, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., had a privilege to witness..
In the electrify final set, Konkans Dubai (Men) managed to beat Bunts Dubai team to lift the prestigious KCO Throwball Trophy. Both teams fought neck to neck and the fans of both sides supporting and heart beating as
Team ’NIREL’ which recently announced the release of their move in UAE during Valentine’s Day, had on 30th January, 2015 arranged a function to release the tickets for both Premier as well as First Show at Party Hall in Zamarrodah..
A 24-year-old woman skydiver from Bangalore died when her parachute failed
The General Elections are round the corner. The country is on election mode for more than a year now. Larger than life cut-outs of Narendra Modi have been glaring down at us in most towns and village nukkads in battlefield states all over the country. No to be left.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Aam-Aadmi
Delivering one of the most touching homilies, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Diocese said that parents should be good examples to their children. Elaborating on the theme of this year’s annual feast of the
Attur, Attur
On 23RD evening BELLEVISION members celebrated annual day with great pomp and show as a family at Bang Sang Thai auditorium. Compare of the event Mrs.Edline Dsilva and Ivan Dsouza started the evening program in cheerful humoristic way with some delightful
Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo concelebrated the Holy Eucharist on the eve of the annual feast of the Shrine of St. Lawrence in Kannada language on Tuesday, 28 January 2014 at 6 pm. Large number of pilgrims and devotees..
A person who allegedly attempted at suicide by consuming poison on Monday
Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and SP leader Abu Azmi are among the two lakh water bill
Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza as the chief celebrant solemnized the annual feast of St. Lawrence on Wednesday, 29 January 2014 at 10.30 am. He was joined by Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop
The bollywood comedy actor Johny Lever appreciated the leprosy eradication work of Dr A R K Pillai spanning 45 years.Dr Pillai is an icon of inspiration who along with various social organizations and volunteers have been
The two-day Continued Occupational Therapy Education (COTE) programme organized by the Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manipal University, which concluded here on Friday
MNS chief Raj Thackeray was today booked for allegedly inciting violence and engendering public peace, after his party
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi is not finding the going easy in family bastion Amethi. As he prepares for the Lok Sabha
One of the premier organization of Abu Dhabi Bearys Welfare Forum who is involved loads of charity works and help out under privileged children back home recently gave a warm welcome and felicitation to Dr.C.P.Habeeb Rahaman
The coastal city will get its first signal-free corridor at Hampankatta Junction within
As the part of the solemn annual feast of St. Lawrence Shrine at Attur-Karkala, Rev. Fr. Alban D’Souza, parish priest of Stella Maris Church, Kalmady concelebrated the Holy Mass and conducted healing service for the elderly..
The veteran Yakshagana Bhagavat Devaraj Das inaugurated Kala Spandana Sangha
Roshan D’souza (31), son of the late Mathyias and Paustian D’souza, Brother of Ravi and Reshma/ Melwin passed away
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi Monday said he is not "driven by the desire for power" and he was an "anomaly in the
The India Social and Cultural Center Abu Dhabi celebrated the64th Anniversary of India’s Republic Day with National Patriotism and loads of cultural events. The celebrations began on 26th morning 7.30 am with a Flag hoisting
â€This programme indeed helpful in preserving the Tulunadu culture and the audiences commended it with standing ovation. The cultural upbringing brings into fore the love for traditional practices. These programmes are indeed
Members of the Billawas Community gathered in Zabeel Park, Dubai on Friday the 24th January, 2014 and concluded ’Family Picnic’ as a part of their annual programme for 2014. Members came in from all over UAE as the programme started in the morning hours.
Gowda Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) community has made its name in India and overseas. The community that is at the forefront in achievement has to united to contribute further for the community, said Dr P D Shenoy,
The Annual competitions of Konkani Kutam, Bahrain were held on Friday, 24th January 2014 at Pappilon Restaurant Hall. In its Endeavour to promote Konkani language among children in Bahrain, Konkani Kutam has been organizing...
The Indian doctors, engineers and scientists who are engaged in international research missions have brought laurels to our nation. India has contributed significantly in surgery, mathematics and over 30 specialized spheres. India has third largest army in the world and we ought to be proud
Daiji Dubai Writers’ Forum is an association of intellectuals who are committed for the development of Konkani. Its also an association that is striving to strike a bond among Konkani litterateurs and writers for the common good of Konkani.
The Confraternity Sunday, manifesting the unity of the parishioners and public worship of the Eucharistic Sacrament with procession and Sacramental Blessing was observed with great devotion and fervor
It is heartening to witness and experience the emergence of a number young talented artists especially in the field of singing and music in Konkani language. The tradition of Mangalorean Konkani Music that had been set in motion
Abu Dhabi Indian School celebrated 65thIndian Republic Day on its premises today show casing impressive march past and colourful cultural dances and programs. The ceremony began at 9am. Dr. BR Shetty the school’s chairman and CEO
“Nurses have key roles to play as team members inthe healthcare system today.
India’s powerful military punch and its rich cultural heritage were showcased at the
The evening of Saturday January 25 was indeed a special one for the students Manasa rehabilitation and training centre who were given a platform to display their talents in the midst of those who nurture and care for them.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sunday expelled rebel legislator Vinod Kumar Binny, who has been criticising the party’s Delhi
Besant College organized annual sports meet at Mangala stadium here recently.The senior athlete Sadanand Prabhu was the chief guest inaugurated the annual sports meet.Sadanand Prabhu in his inaugural address,
Usually caused by infection, suffering from sore throat can get very irritating as it burns and you also face difficulty swallowing your food. However, you can cure this
The eagerly awaited show, India Property Fest opened yesterday on a glorious note. The fest unveiled a spectrum of upscale & extravagant choices on the homes and property sector. Emirates Palace being a venue that is defined by its class and luxury, there couldn’t be a better..
Mangalorean Community of St.Michaels Church Sharjah under the banner of SMMKC successfully hosted Family Picnic on Friday, 24 January 2014 at Sharjah National Park. A combination of pleasant cool weather, supportive, active participants and good organizational skills from the event..
Parichaya, an organization striving to promote native culture, literature, folk-art and music in the rural areas located at Pamboor inaugurated its 3 days long Natakotsava on Friday, 24 January 2014 at the Holy Cross Church grounds..
Tennis star Leander Paes and badminton player-turned-coach Pullela Gopichand were on Saturday selected for the prestigious Padma Bhushan awards while cricketer Yuvraj Singh was among the seven sportspersons chosen for this
Bangalore has become the first city in the country to provide free Wi-fi services to the
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Saturday that the Jan Lokpal Bill is almost
Bunts Dubai both ladies and gents teams proved supreme in lifting the prestigious KoosammaShambu Shetty Memorial Throwball tournament for Ladies & Gents Trophies while Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha and Konkans
Visitors to M G Road, Brigade Road and four other locations in the city will be able to enjoy free wireless Internet connectivity from Friday. Called â€Namma Wifi’, it is stated to be the first such service in the country. It will be formally launched near Metro station on M.G. Road.
For most of the farmers, the new method of cultivating Mattu gulla, introduced a couple of years ago, has come as a blessing and increased their yield. The Mattu gulla, a brinjal unique to Mattu and its surrounding villages that enjoys the Geographical Indication (GI) tag,
In a stinging attack on Mulayam Singh, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday said
The annual feast of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar was celebrated with great devotion and fervor by the parishioners on Wednesday, 22 January 2014 at 10.30 am. Rev. Fr. Jerome Monteiro, former parish priest
BJP is set to be accorded the status of principal Opposition party in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly with Speaker Kagodu
In the beginning, there was chai paani. It matriculated into karcha paani, and later graduated into tel aur makkan. Before we could wink, small time greasing of palms of officials and politicians turned a demon known as large scale corruption in every sphere of our life; [By Philip Mudartha]
AAP
A 25-year-old person was killed at Palli village in Karkala taluk in Udupi on Tuesday.
World Health Day, doctors advised people to keep a track on their blood pressure-as it is one of the conditions that can contribute to the burden of heart disease, stroke..
Rahul Gandhi today vigorously pushed for early passage of Women’s Reservation Bill
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s unprecedented dharna in the heart of the capital came to an abrupt end tonight after
In preparation for the annual parish feast, Confraternity Sunday was observed
The local residents of Shirva, near here are protesting on Monday January 20, against the sexual harassment of a teenaged girl in a bus by a person of different community on Sunday January 19.
Asking Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to maintain the dignity of the office he holds, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde
With the beginning of the nine days long novena to prepare spiritually, the countdown for the grand annual feast of the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala has begun since Sunday, 19 Jan.. [By Dr. Eugene]
AtturUnion Minister Shashi Tharoor’s wife Sunanda Pushkar, who died Friday night,
City police today began interrogation of the Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal
At least 18 people were killed in a stampede that broke out in the early hours
A drug overdose could be the reason for the death of Sunanda Pushkar, wife of
Union Minister Shashi Tharoor, whose wife Sunanda Pushkar was found dead last night, was admitted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) after he suffered a "cardiac condition" in the wee hours today.
BJP was today decided to factor in the growing clout of Aam Admi Party in its
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will lead the party’s campaign for the 2014 Lok
Miss. Clarissa Fernandes, 13-year old girl, the young teen all set to perform an Arangetram on 31. January 2014, at Indian Social Centre Abu Dhabi at 6.00 pm. A rare talent she is along with Madhav Menon,
In an embarrassment to Aam Aadmi Party, its MLA Vinod Kumar Binny today attacked the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government, accusing it of deviating from the "promises" made to the people ahead of the election.Binny, who had publicly displayed his unhappiness after failing...
In a show of solidarity, nearly 350 members of the historic Melmane family, the erstwhile Bunts Landlords of Devaragudde, Moodubelle, spread over different parts of India and abroad joined together under the head of the clan
Amidst protests by some Hindu groups in parts of Karnataka, American evangelist Benny Hinn has cancelled his visit to the city tomorrow. Saffron groups were up in arms against Hinn’s visit, alleging that the evangelist’s "hidden agenda" was to convert people
Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar said on Wednesday that AAP had no business proposing his name as BJP’s prime
Once made into tea, you can add peppermint, honey or lemon to mask the taste of the ginger. Here’s why you should have this soothing beverage.
Ahead of the AICC meeting on Friday when he is expected to be named the Congress
The lively and dynamic St Joseph Church Celebrated the Infant Jesus feast and conducted an Inter-Religious Dialogue session, on Sunday, January 12th at 6.30 pm on St Joseph Church Grounds. Auxilary Bishop of Bombay...
Amline J. D’Souza was awarded the 3rd Rohan and Lavita Moteiro All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition held at the Town Hall, Mangalore on Sunday the 12th January 2014 while Sushmita Pai Kane and Jaison
Stepping up his campaign against Rahul Gandhi in his home turf, AAP leader Kumar Vishwas today visited a dalit home where
A warm welcome was showered on the visiting Star of Tollywood, Anushka Shetty (Sweety Shetty) at Rakesh Malli’s ’Spice & Flavours’ Indian Restaurant in Sea View Hotel, Mina Road, Dubai today at 8.30 PM.Fans and well wishes along with media...
Web based ’Tulu Patherga - Tulu Oripaga’ Team for the second time have successfully conducted ’Blood Donation Campaign’ on Friday the 10th January, 2014 in Latifa Hospital, Dubai.Donors came in large numbers to donate
The department of general surgery of Father Muller Medical College organized Professor Venkat Rao Memorial Annual CME and State Level Quiz at decennial memorial hall here on Saturday January 11. This programme is being organized
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today said the BJP does not have the courage to approach him over the matter of corruption. "BJP does not have courage to come to me," he told reporters here on the sidelines of convocation of
The Speciality of the musical nite is that all Great Legends of Konkani Music will be performing LIVE under one platform.Sangeeth Samrat Henry D’Souza, Mandd Sobhan Gurkar Eric Ozario along with Joyce Ozario...
Accusing Congress of playing vote bank politics, BJP Prime Ministerial candidate
The district unit of Campus Front of India (CFI) in a media release condemned the
India Social & Cultural Center Abu Dhabi organized Blood Donation Camp at ISC Abu Dhabi on 11th jan 2014. Started 5pm ended 9pm. Always New Year begins with new resolution, new ideas and a lot of enthusiasm...
St. Michael’s Mangalorean Konkani community (SMMKC) has organized a family day out (Picnic) for all mangalorean Konkani speaking people. This event is organized for January 24. The event will start at 9.30am and conclude at 6pm.The picnic will be a fun filled event with loads of games
Saim Developers and associates inaugurated its newly renovated and expanded office today at 10:30 am in First Floor, Regal Entry, Karavali Junction, Udupi. Moulana Adam (Khateeb, Jadeed Jamiya Masjid, Hoode) inaugurated the office by prayer. The chief Guests of the program Mr. Jerry
UAE Bunts - youth wing organized a fun-filled sports day at Institute of Applied Technology, Al Qusais, here on Friday January 10 from 8.00am to 8.00pm. Despite there were several programmes in the metro on Friday,
Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said Congress works more but is not good at marketing
An egg was thrown at AAP leader Kumar Vishwas at a news conference in
At the aegis of Kannada Sangh Bahrain ®, Sitaram Bhat memorial annual darts tournament was held here recently.Kannada Sangh Bahrain ® president Raj Kumar, sports secretary Ummer Saheb and veteran members
Lose weight faster. Even if you are dieting, chances are that you are wondering what to eat, to boost your weight loss. We select seven foods for you that will help you shed
New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwala was forced to leave the meting of the first ’Janta Darbar’ on Saturday,11 January 2014 as a large number of people with various grievances made their way to leading to chaos...
In a low key homecoming, former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today formally rejoined the BJP today, more than a year after he deserted the party and floated his own outfit. Yeddyurappa was welcomed by BJP Karnataka unit President Prahlad Joshi and other senior state
Narendra Modi today took a jibe at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for his "better times ahead" remark at an NRI meet while
MNS leader Raj Thackeray, once considered close to Narendra Modi, today said the Gujarat Chief Minister should have
After many days of preparation through novena, Confraternity Sunday and Vespers, Belleans celebrated the Annual Parish Feast in honour of their patron, St. Lawrence with great fervor, gaiety and devotion on Wednesday, 8 January 2014.
Belle-Fest
Indian Social and Cultural Centre (ISC), Abu Dhabi will be organizing thirty-seventh ISC – Apex open badminton tournament in association with Apex Trading, one of the major oil field suppliers and traders in Middle East,
Controversial model Poonam Pandey, who recently made her Bollywood debut
New Year celebrations are usually meant for merrymaking while its indeed noteworthy that the enterprising youth of remote village like Puttige Padav near here are celebrating New Year under the banner Happy Club,
The staunch patriot, people’s servant, simple living, nationalist who is the progressive leader of Gujarat in the past 12 years, the one who is just to all Indian is none other than India’s lone leader Narendra Modi,
In preparation for the Annual Parish Feast, solemn Vespers observed in the evening of Tuesday, 7 January 2014 in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle. The chief celebrant of the Vespers was Rev. Fr. Prakash
Priyanka Gandhi today joined her brother Rahul Gandhi during a meeting he was having with senior party leaders, sending a buzz in political circles.
New office of city based media firm owned by Lawrence Pinto, Vamanjoor - Right Click Infomedia is inaugurated at Catholic Centre on Balmatta Road, Hampankatta, Mangalore.The office was inaugurated by Smt. Juliana Pinto, mother of Mr. Lawrence Pinto.The premises was blessed
The mother tongue and mother are equally important for an individual. Meanwhile, Konkani and its distinct culture will sustain longer only when the elders educate the new generation on its significance and need for posterity,
Manipal University vice chancellor Dr H S Ballal inaugurated the refurbished branch of Canara Bank located at taluk office here on Monday January 6. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ballal urged the Bank authorities to serve the people
The parishioners of St Pius parish, Hanglur, near here celebrated Confraternity Sunday on January 5. The Eucharistic procession was held with grandeur from St Pius parish, passing through national highway till Vinayaka
Konkans Dubai men throw ball team proved supreme by defeating Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha Dubai and won the Al Ain ISC Throw ball Tourney Trophy. However, Bunts Dubai ladies team defeated Konkans Dubai in a very closely
At the prevailing situation of elderly neglect in the society, there lies the greater need to show respect them. The youth community has to restore confidence in elderly to lead contented living. It would be humanitarian deed to keep
Have a salmon fish dinner. Snack on a handful of nuts. Pour a dash of olive oil in your salad. And bite into that sinister chocolate. Now you can do all this guilt-free!
Telugu film actor Uday Kiran, who was one the youngest winners of the Filmfare best actor award, allegedly committed suicide at
Mandd Sobhann Gurkar Eric Ozario released â€Hello Deva’ Konkani musical album of lyricist Arthur Pereira Omzoor, promoter of Maa Creations, during a function held at St Sebastian’s parish mini hall, Bendore, here on Wednesday
Karnataka Tulunad Sangh ® Sangli – Miraj conferred â€Permeda Tuluve’ title to young journalist Rons Bantwal and Nandalike Narayan Shetty Mumbai, during their silver jubilee celebrations held on Saturday
The struggles of people who were most oppressed by higher class, but trusted the teachings of social reformer Guru Narayan has contributed for the prosperity of oppressed community. One gets peace by praying...
Dr. R.R. Koradkal’s â€Aruna Clinic’ which had been functioning from the Lobo Mansion near the bus stop since the last 50 years has been shifted to the newly constructed premises near the rickshaw stand on Sunday,
The annual special camp of NCC 5th Karnataka naval unit was held at the aegis of Pompeii College and Pompeii Pre-University College, Aikala, near here from December 23 to January 1.A total of 522 cadets from 19 high schools..
The Confraternity Sunday in anticipation of the Annual Parish Feast of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle was observed with solemn Mass and grand Eucharistic Procession through the main Road on Sunday, 5 January 2014.
Beginning of the New Year witnessed a spectacular Musical Nite of Canute Mathias at Mudarangady Church Ground. The musical concert started at exact 6.00pm and concluded at 10.00pm on Wednesday January 1. Mudarangady parish
Facing criticism, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today announced his decision not to take up the two five-bedroom duplex
India on Wednesday scrapped a Rs 3,727-crore defence deal with Anglo-Italian
The minority Aam Aadmi Party government today crossed the first hurdle in the Delhi Assembly when its confidence motion
The taluk unit of Campus Front of India (CFI) organized â€Nirbhaya’ women awareness programme at Government Pre-University College, Halady and Government High School, Albady, near here on Monday December 30.
A delegation of United Associations of Karnataka Kuwait (UAKK), an umbrella organization of 12 Associations, Kasargod Expats Association (KEA) and prominent NRIs from coastal Karnataka and northern parts of Kerala visited
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of Holy Cross parish, here celebrated their silver jubilee on Wednesday January 1.Holy Cross parish priest and spiritual director of ICYM Fr Ronald Miranda presided the programme.
Mandd Sobhann, city-based a Konkani organization striving to promote mother tongue Konkani worldwide will be staging a tiatr titled, â€Hello Uncle’ as one-hundred-forty-fifth monthly theater at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar,
The annual day celebration of St Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle, near here was held recently. Rajendra Shetty hoisted the school flag on the occasion. Fr Reginald Pinto inaugurated the programme.
Swami Vishwavallaba of Kaniyoor mutt who will be enthroned as head of Pejavar mutt for 2-year-term during the Parayaya scheduled to be held in Udupi, on Saturday January 18 was accorded grand welcome when he arrived
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday fulfilled his second major election
Life of Mother Mary motivates us to lead a holy life. We should try to be holy and can also holy with giving whole heart to God. Mother Mary Sacrificed her life to God, said during his homily by Very Rev Fr. Stany. B. Lobo Rector of Milagres Cathedral, Udupi Diocese at thanksgiving...
The state forests and Dakshina Kannada (DK) district-in-charge minister Ramanath Rai chaired the progress review meeting of municipal body here on Tuesday December 31.The issues concerning the existing situation of...
Bharat Scouts and Guides Karnataka state guides commissioner Shanta V S Acharya inaugurated five-day state level Rovers – Rangers convention that was jointly organized by Milagres College – Kallianpur, Bharat Scouts
The metro-based Konkan Bells, an Association of Mangalorean expatriates organized their annual picnic at Zabeel Park here on Friday December 27. The day started by invoking the blessings of God through a prayer offered by Metilda D’Souza.
In yet another sign of progress and prominence, Bangalore’s Clarks Exotica Hotel was awarded the most prestigious ’European Award for Best Practices 2013, instituted by the European Society for Quality Research (ESQR) in Vienna recently.The Swiss based ESQR which is about thirty years
Arvind Kejriwal, who had said no to a government bungalow, has reportedly
The metro-based Bhandary Seva Samiti ® celebrated diamond jubilee at Radhabai T Bhandary auditorium, Kurla (East) here on Sunday December 29 at 9.00am.Bhandary Seva Samiti Mumbai president Balakrishna Puttur (Pune)
Christmas friendly get-together with people of different faith was held at St Aloysius College grounds, here on Sunday December 29 evening. Ramakrishna mutt – Swami Jitakamanand, Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo,
The Mangalore south deanery YCS Day â€Yuva Denyam Thupem – 2013 St Thomas the Apostle parish, Ammembal, here on Sunday December 29. Mangalore diocesan YCS director Fr Edwin Correa presided the inaugural programme
Swami Vishveshwara of Pejavar inaugurated the newly-built Yatri Nivas, guesthouse for pilgrims which was constructed by Sri Krishna Mutt Parisara Vikas Pratistan ®, here with the funds granted by Karnataka tourism
The grand valedictory function of the Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Elementary School, Moodubelle was held on Monday, 30 December 2013 from 5 pm with stage function and cultural programme by the students...
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Ending months of speculation, former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa
Fulfilling its poll promise, the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday announced
It was a day to remember as the Guruvandana and grand cultural programme jointly organized by the Old Students Association under the presidentship of Rajendra Shetty and Teachers-Parents Association led by Gerald Fernandes
The long awaited Centenary Celebration of Belle Church Aided Higher Primary School began with solemn Thanksgiving Mass and a grand procession of students, old students and parishioners from the church to the school on
Mohammed Mohsin Abdul declared "Mr. ISC Abu Dhabi – 2013" in a closely contested Body Building Championship beating his rivals and made it to the top on December 27 at the Body Building Championship held at the India Social
It was an evening to be remembered for Konkan Ghar Riyadh, as there was a double celebration on the occasion of Christmas held here on Thursday December 26. Firstly, it was an exciting fun-filled Christmas party
BJP leader Nitin Gadkari on Saturday alleged a deal was brokered between Aam
In an exciting final match of the Late Anandraya Kamath Memorial Trophy limited overs cricket tournament that was held in St. Lawrence PU College ground on Saturday, 28 December 2013 from 9 am to 5.30 pm...
More than 100,000 expatriates from Coastal Karnataka, Mangalore &Northern parts of Kerala are disappointed to hear that Air India Express is wrapping up its flight services to KUWAIT – MANGALORE Sector from 15th February, 2014
Ambalapady temple managing trustees Dr Ni Bi Vijay Ballal and Tripura Sundari Ballal inaugurated the decennial celebrations of Archana Projects and their new building – Little Archana Residential Complex at Bannanje,
KCAUK celebrated “Christmas Boom 2013” with its members, their families and guests on Saturday 21st December 2013, for the seventh consecutive year in Hotel Nawaab at Manchester UK. The twilight celebration was initiated by Mr. James of Trickys Company. He led the role of
Late Anandraya Kamath Memorial Mercy Trophy was inaugurated at the St. Lawrence PU College ground, Moodubelle on Saturday, 28 December 2013 at 8.30 am by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes in the presence of Rajendra
Questioning the timing of the steep hike in CNG prices, Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that he will examine whether the increase
Jnanaganga PU College, Moodubelle celebrated its 3rd Annual Sports Day. The day filled with fun and frolic began with an inaugural function. One of the guests, Sri Chnadrashekhar Alva, Manager of the Kattingeri...
The recently opened zonal office of State Bank of Mysore (SBM) at Divya Enclave, Opposite Canara College, M G Road was relocated to Manjusha Building, near KSRTC bus stand, Bejai, here on Thursday December 26.SBM chief general manager Kalyan Mukherjee inaugurated the new premises
The newly-built open-air stage to mark golden jubilee celebrations of Vijaya College, Mulky, near here was inaugurated recently. The mega rally was held from Durgaparameshwari temple, Bappanadu till College
Bantara yane Nadavara Sangh of Belman zone organized their Kreedotsav (sports meet) at Sri Laxmi Janardhan Pre-University College sports grounds, Nandalike, near here recently.Bantara yane Nadavara Sangh president Tukaram Shetty presided the stage programme held before the sports
St Joseph’s parish, Belman parish priest Fr Lawrence B D’Souza and Jeppu
Catholics in Mangalore ushered in Christmas with the singing of carols after dusk followed by festive Holy Mass, mostly outdoors.Once called Midnight Mass, this festive celebration now starts around 8.00pm. It is preceded by carol (popular hymns relating the birth of Christ) singing and
The Sacred Heart of Jesus parish, Kolalgiri, near here celebrated Christmas Eve on Tuesday December 24 at 7.00pm.The parish choir group presented melodious Christmas carols half an hour earlier to ceremonious liturgical service that began at 7.30pm [Basrur Church]
Christmas friendly meets were held at Muslim Central Committee ® Bunder, here led by Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo on Wednesday December 25.Muslim Central Committee ® designated president Ibrahim Kodijal, minister Abayachandra Jain, Mohammed Badruddin,
Shirva – Bantakal taxi owners and drivers Association celebrated Christmas by distributing Christmas cakes to all the shopkeepers and passengers at the bus stand, Shirva, here on Wednesday December 25.
Jamaat-e-Islami Hind women wing state sub-convener Shameera Jahan, Dakshina
The luxurious lifestyle and envy has led the society to live with pressure, while the
The annual Christmas season all over the world is marked by some common symbolic images, including the Star of Bethlehem, Santa Claus and the Christmas Crib, representing the birth of baby Jesus in a manger.According to Wikipedia, a nativity scene or crèche; also known as a manger scene,
A gentle search on the internet for the meaning of word ‘Garcia’ leads to Spanish origin which means brave in battle. After meeting the force behind the successful business venture Garcia Designs affirms the faith in the meaning of the word.
Arvind Kejriwal today finalised his team of ministers that includes his trusted associate Manish Sisodia and five others but was embarrassed
Tulu – Kannadigas are indeed actively involved in social welfare activities. Meanwhile, they are known to launch their own organizations wherever they settle down. It’s also unique to strive for the welfare of own community...
Billava Sangha Kuwait convened their second annual general body meeting with Satyanarayan Puja at Indian Community School, Khaitan, here on Friday December 20.Satyanarayan Puja was performed by Vedic celebrant
As every year, Christmas was celebrated with traditional fervor and devotion in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle in the evening from 7 pm on 24 December 2013. As one entered the church premises,
Our Lady of Miracles, Milagres parish celebrated Christmas at the pediatric department of district Wenlock Hospital here on Sunday December 22. It was organized by the Milagres parish to share joy and happiness among poor kids of the
The youth wing of Bantara Sangha Mumbai ® celebrated their silver jubilee at Sai Palace Garden, Mira Road (East) here on Saturday December 21 evening. Sahil Rai Mangalore bagged World Mr Bunt title in Akanksha World – 2013
The city-based Gurukula Public School organized kite competitions and to create sand sculpture for the students at Koteshwar beach, here on Sunday December 22.The sandalwood renowned musician and music director
The city-based Indiana Hospital launched Indiana Gramina Arogya Card, in association with Tiny Heart Foundation, as part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, for providing comprehensive treatments to financially
Arvind Kejriwal, set to be the youngest chief minister of Delhi, will face immediate challenge of fulfilling three key promises he
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh celebrated ’Nathalaso Sambram’ with a fun-filled programme here on Thursday December 19 at Yamama Resort. Glen Roshen Lobo Bondel welcome the gathering, conducted the entire programme and
BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying those immersed in corruption are now giving "sermons" against it. "I heard the speech of a big Congress leader yesterday. He was speaking against corruption. See their daring.
The Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, a multi-state scheduled bank organized their customers’ meet of Hampankatta, Suratkal and Mulky branches at Hotel Suraj International, Suratkal, here on Saturday December 21
When Bahrain flags was flying high on the National Day, it was double joy for Bellevision Bahrain members on December 16, as all turned up on time with their Christmas attire to celebrate the Christmas Eve
The Karnataka Rajyotsav and laughter session that was organized by Kannadiga expatriates of Dubai in UAE at Nashwan auditorium of Al Nasr Leisure Land, here on Friday December 20 indeed enthralled the audience.
The Fourth Additional District and Sessions Court, Mangalore awarded Death penalty to Cyanide Mohan Kumar on Saturday, December 21. The rigorous punishment is awarded in the murder cases of Anitha of Barimar, Leelavathi of Vamadapadavu and Sunanda of Peruvaje
The woman bank official, who was brutally attacked at an unguarded ATM kiosk here
Admitting that corruption is the "biggest issue" that is "bleeding people dry", Rahul Gandhi on Saturday sought to reach out to
The Bharat Cooperative Bank, one of the prominent banks in the cooperative sector with its headquarters in Mumbai organized Customers Meet in the Kidiyoor Hotel on Friday, 20 December 2013 at 6pm. Bhuvanedra Kidiyoor-MD of Kidiyoor
Alva’s Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat - 2013, four-day national and international cultural extravaganza organized by Alva’s Education Foundation ® began with grandeur at Sundari Anand Alva campus, Vidhyagiri, here on Thursday
As part of the Annual Day celebration, Fancy Dress Competition was held in
After the debacle in the recent Assembly elections, the Congress on Thursday set in motion the process to revamp the
While whole of Abu Dhabi was in a week-end mood, Konkan Pearls were in an effervescent mood celebrating Christmas on the 13th Dec. It was together with the monthly meet with guests, members, both current & new. The talent group has taken a new birth under the
Karnataka Janatha Paksha leader and former Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa will
Christine D’Souza (87), wife of the late Lawrence D’Souza, Mother of Elezabeth...
I remember all my teachers in the primary school who are responsible for imparting quality education with values in my life. Moreover, I want to dedicate my success to them. They were really humble, down to earth and simple living people who always wanted..[By Roshan Martis]
Hope, love, joy and peace. It is these four words that we are told to reflect upon during this season of Christmas as we light each candle present on the advent wreath and journey into the past with all the memories that now fill our lives.[By Sheeba DSa]
I am glad to recollect my school day memories. I think everybody can remember their first day at school. I certainly can remember mine. I walked into school with my mother, I was not so pleasant though, I was bit nervous as I was unwilling to leave [By Brenda Martis]
Schooldays, I believe, are the happiest in the whole span of human existence. Most of us would agree that the days spent in school are/were certainly the best days of our lives. Belle School life is [By Joy Lobo]
Parliament on Wednesday passed the crucial Lokpal Bill with the Lok Sabha adopting the measure as amended by the
In fact I was enjoying a school sports day at St. Mary’s Nursery School at Allahabad. Few well cherished days of my primary school flashed through my mind and I started scribbling down few lines down the memory lane of life. One may say..[Deepak DSouza]
By sheer chance of luck, for me, my primary school was not only my school but my next door neighbor. From my childhood, the school had been the first thing that came in front of me..[Janet Nazareth]
Life takes everyone through stages and at each stage a time to look back and cherish wonderful memories of the days that have goneby. As I walk down the memory lane of my school days at..[By Zeena Martis]
Do I remember my college teachers or for that matter my high school teachers? Vaguely, a few, I do. If you ask me the same question on my primary school teachers, my answer is a resounding “Yes, I remember each one of them vividly..[By Lawrence Alva]
Milagres jubilee commercial complex today inaugurated by Mangalore diocese Bishop Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul Dsouza by cutting the Ribbon and unveiling the plaque.Pairsh Priest Rev Fr Valerian welcomed the gathering. Assistant Parish priest Rev Fr Sunil performed the prayer service.
Kambla, the buffalo’s race of erstwhile Tulunadu was held at the Mandadi that comes under the limits of Hombady gram panchayat, near here on Sunday December 15.Over 30 buffalo pairs participated in the Kambla that was being held
After much delay, the landmark Lokpal Bill was today passed by the Rajya Sabha, marking a step closer to enactment of a new law under which an anti-corruption ombudsman would be set up.
Singapore today said 52 Indians will be deported and it will pursue criminal charges against 28 alleged rioters who actively
The department of forensic medicine and toxicology of A J Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, here organized Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on â€Forensics with a Future Perspective’ here on Saturday
The Konkani prolific novelist and short story writer Stan Ageira Mulky chosen to confer fifteenth Daiji Dubai Literary Award – 2014. Daiji Dubai is Konkani Writers’ Forum in the UAE.This is the second time in the past 15 years...
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Celebrated X’mas Tree at PWCK President house, Salmiyah here on Friday 13th December, 2013. Celebration started at 8 pm with the prayer by Wilma Menezes. President Louis D’costa
The third mega project in the country at Padoor, near here was completed ahead of deadline by putting in 10 million safe man hours, thereby created a history in the Asian continent, said Jin-Moon-Lee, South Korean project manager
Gulf Kannadiga’s are prepared to celebrate 58th Karnataka Rajyotsava on Friday the 20th of December, 2013 at Nashwan Hall, Al Nasr Leisureland, Dubai.Organisers have announced that the first 100 audience
Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung has recommended imposition of President’s rule in Delhi among other options to break the
Spandana Trust, a NGO organized annual day and Christmas celebrations at Infant Mary’s Convent school, Jeppu, here on Sunday December 15. The programme was very educative and entertaining.
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar ushered in the spirit of Christmas with the Children’s Christmas party that was organized on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Al Jazeera Academy Hall.. And in a place where there are few Christmas activities, this children’s celebration...
The valedictory of seventy-fifth jubilee celebration of Raknno, Mangalore diocesan Konkani weekly was held at St Sebastian Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bendore, here on Sunday December 15.Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore
The first Kittal Yuva Puraskar winner, Carmelite Bro Jossy Siddakatte’s third book titled, â€U Turn’ was released at St Joseph’s Monastery, Infant Jesus Shrine, here on Saturday December 14.The City Police Commissioner’s office
Blood donation is a noble cause. It is said â€Give the gift of life: donate blood.’ Blood donation is a great contribution towards the society as it saves a life.There are so many people who are in need of blood.
Catholic Sabha of Udupi deanery and district minority Forum jointly organized Christmas friendly meet at Our Lady of Stella Maris parish, Kalmady, near here on Sunday December 15.Udupi – Our Lady of Sorrows parish priest
Catholic Sabha of Kundapur deanery celebrated Christmas brotherhood celebration at St Mary’s Pre-University College auditorium, here on Sunday December 15.Roman Catholic Udupi diocese Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo inaugurated...
Mandd Sobhann, a premier organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide organized its 184th Musical Programme of genre of music, titled â€Carrying forward the Legacy’ at Rohan Corporation air-conditioned
Months after severing ties with Congress on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue, DMK chief M Karunanidhi today ruled out any alliance
Konkani Rakaan Sanchalan of Chikmagalur and Hassan organized their annual day celebrations at St Marta School grounds, here on Sunday December 8 evening. Konkani Rakaan Sanchalan of Chikmagalur and Hassan president
Students of St. Lawrence PU and Degree College joined in a large number in the AIDS Awareness Rally organized by the NSS volunteers on Saturday, 14 December 2013 at 9.45 am. Rajendra Shetty-President of Belle Grama
Bunts UAE devotionally conducted a vibrant Samoohika Shri. Satyanarayana Pooja at JSS International School, Al Barsha on Friday the 13th of December, 2013 from 9 AM to 1.30 PM with devotees arrived from Bunts Community from various
Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) shared the joyful season of Christmas with over 500 children of 7 orphanages across the city, during the celebrations held at Loyola Hall of St Aloysius P U College, Campus, here on Saturday December 14.
The Four days Mega Christmas Carol Carnival was organized by St. Joseph Church, Mira Road under the leadership of Small Christian Communities on 14th, 15th & 16th & 17th December, 2013. The carnival was blessed
Mogachi Lahran, a troupe promoting Konkani language, music and culture in Dubai on Friday December 13 presented Naach Baila Naach contest along with Konkani Laughter Challenge at Al Safa hall, next to JSS School..[Video]
Seeking to give a big push to the Lokpal Bill, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday appealed to all political parties to support the legislation
The Ryan International Group of Schools hosted the thirteenth International Children’s Festival of Performing Arts (ICFPA) under the chairmanship of Dr A F Pinto and managing director Grace Pinto, at Talkatora Stadium, Kamani
The Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) celebrated Christmas with members and friends at Caesars Dakshin Restaurant on Thursday December 5. The fun-filled party began at 9.00pm with a warm welcome by Albert Quadras and carol
In a huge respite to Lalu Prasad Yadav, the Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to the
The Holy Cross parish, Cordel, here celebrated 136th death anniversary of French missionary Fr Alexander Duboi, popularly known as Frad Saib at Garden of Gethsemane in the church premises here on Wednesday
For the first time ever Kuwait witnessed a Debate Showcase Event organized and produced by the collaborative efforts of Division I and O of Toastmasters International. The Divisions are headed by governors...
Excitement and enthusiasm marked the inauguration of two days long annual sports meet of St. Lawrence Group of Educational Institutions in St. Lawrence PU College Ground, Moodubelle on Thursday, 12 December
With the Supreme Court order on gay sex creating a major uproar, the government on
Alvas Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat reception Committee presented the invitation to Dr B A Vivek Rai, chairman of upcoming Alvas Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat – 2013, global cultural extravaganza.K Amaranat Shetty, president of the
A legacy is created when Visions are translated into reality.One can find a strategic Thinker, Revolutionary and Visionary in JJV, who has translated his dreams and whose monumental contributions to Society will be ever
The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the decision of the Delhi high court,
Indeed a historic day in the history of Pamboor parish on Tuesday, 10 December 2013 as the Vespers on the eve of the annual parish feast was celebrated for the first time with great enthusiasm and gaiety.
India Cultural Society (ICS) executives held their first official meeting on Tuesday December 10 with the new Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Sunil Jain.ICS president Ashfaque A Khan briefed Ambassador Sunil Jain about ICS activities...
The annual feast of Blessed Joseph Vaz parish, Mudipu, near here was held with religious fervor from Wednesday December 4 to Friday December 6. Mangalore diocesan vicar general Fr Denis Moras Prabhu concelebrated..
The annual feast of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was held with religious fervor here on Wednesday December 11, 2013. Former parish priest, Fr Charles Lewis concelebrated the festal Eucharistic Celebration along with 14 clergies of different parishes
The taluk Kannada Sahitya Parishat organized Sahitya Sammelan at Siddapura, near here on Sunday December 8.The former MLA A G Kodgi hoisted the national flag at freedom fighter the late Bailu Krishnaraya Kodgi stage...
Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wodeyar, scion of the erstwhile Mysore royal family and the last descendant of the Wodeyar dynasty, died of severe cardiac arrest at a private hospital here today. Sixty-year old Wodeyar, who had been ailing in recent months, was brought to a private..
Mogachi Lahran Naach Baila Naach Season 2 audition and elimination rounds were held at Brainbox Institute, Karama (Feat Beat group), Dubai recently. Altogether, 12 couples attended the audition for the baila dance, out of which 6 best couples were selected. These 6 couples will perform on
UK Konkans, the premier Mangalorean organization in the UK celebrated its annual Christmas programme with grandeur and to a full house at Addlestone community centre on Sunday December 8.
Anna Hazare today began his indefinite fast at his village in Maharashtra to press
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday ruled out giving any support to BJP to form a government in Delhi and termed as
Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK) presented a high-end Minus 80 degree Deep Freezer to Father Muller Medical College Blood Bank, as part of the former’s projects to mark its centenary. Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza,
Babita J Aras was re-elected as new president of Shirva Mahila Mandala that has been in the forefront in social service activities in the entire district, for three-year term, during the annual general body meeting held at their office,
Christmas is a time when, we remember and share our time & love with our
The metro-based Shiva’s Hair Designers Private Limited celebrated their silver jubilee at Hotel Taj Lands End, Bandra (West) here on Saturday December 7 evening. Shiva’s Hair Designers Private Limited is promoted by Shivaram K
Youth power was at the fore in the tennis on display and the strong combination of Peres Legal of Bangalore ensured victory in the finals of both Men’s title and Team event at the Elhanan Tennis Tournament in Clarks Exotica Hotel here on Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.
EKVOT Konkani Catholic Association, Bellandur, here celebrated Christmas Bash 2013 on the at Catholic Club, Museum Road, here on Saturday December 7 evening. It was yet another successful event organized by EKVOT to provide an opportunity for the parishioners to get-to-gather
The 7th RxLife BSA Hercules Cycle Rally was flagged off at 6.30 am on 8th December 2013 from Ladyhill Circle. The Rally was flagged off by Sri Susanth, Regional Manager of TI Cycle of India Ltd ; Sri K Ullas Kamath, Joint Managing Director Jyothi Laboratories Ltd.;
BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Monday dared Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to form a
Pistachios are consumed as a snack but they are lot more than just a snack. Discover the variety of benefits that pistachios hold in their shell.
Those who study from primary to degree studies in their mother tongue, likely to become great achievers. The mother tongue Konkani tht is being learned at the lap of one’s mother will enable the child to easily understand the subject.
The prestigious Taluk level Pratibha Karanji for the students of higher primary and high school sections was held at St. Lawrence Educational Institutions -Moodubelle on 6 and 7 December 2013 as part of the Centenary
Accepting the people’s verdict with "humility", top leadership of the Congress on Sunday pledged to transform the party
The preparations are under way at Belle Higher Primary School, Moodubelle, near here for the centenary celebrations that are scheduled to be held on Sunday December 29 Monday December 30.
The Christmas Bazar at St. Joseph’s Cathedral is celebrated for the last 27 years with great joy and filled with loads of games, food stalls, raffle draws, Christmas Carols, Christmas plays, variety of entertainment programs...
Over 150 artistes of Mangalore-based White Doves, a NGO staged a street play on Christmas event for the successive nineteenth year here on Saturday December 7.Earlier, the theater group presented a skit on the life of St Sebastian.
Konkan Singers Club, one of the reputed clubs in Bahrain, celebrated the Feast of their Patron St. Cecilia and 36th Annual Day on Friday, 6th December 2013 along with Christmas party at the Baan Saeng Thai Restaurant Auditorium, Adliya.The function started at 11.45 am...
Vishwasadamane – an orphanage center located near here rescued a thirty-seven-year-old destitute woman 7 years ago from besides the road whilst scavenging in garbage bin at Kinnimulky, in Udupi. Pastor Sunil John D’Souza and his
In the final most exciting and electrifying matches organized by Bunts Dubai, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha won the Throwball Championship beating Konkans Dubai and in Men’s Throwball Bunts Dubai once again proved...
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated its Christmas at the leadership of their president Anil Fernandes at ICSK auditorium, Khaitan, here on Friday December 6.Fr Joseph Dolphy Pais, Provincial Minister of Capuchin
Alvas Education Foundation ® chairman Dr M Mohan Alva inaugurated Cottage Mela that was organized by Bangalore-based Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) of Bangalore at Hotel Woodland, here on Friday December 6
St Joseph’s Inter diocesan Seminary, Jeppu celebrated its most delectable day, the ’Seminary Day’ on Thursday, December 5, 2013.The seminary day celebrations started with the Eucharistic celebration at the Seminary Oratory,
Fr. Mark Valder born to an agriculturist who was a tenant. In those days tenants were oppressed by the land lords. He used to see the humiliation undergone during those days by the tenants. His father never dared to sit in a chair in front..
Mobile phones have transformed into a basic human necessity. This multipurpose gadget has become an extended version of us. While most of us are aware of the
Jnanaganga Pre-University College celebrated its third annual day here recently.Ragupathi Acharya, headmaster of Nehru High School, Alevoor, hoisted the flag.The winners of the literary, cultural and sports competitions were presented
The city unit of Daiji Dubai organized a study tour for 84 chosen Konkani children from Mangalore and Kinnigoli deanery, to know the traditional life of their ancestors in rural villages on Sunday December 1.
Rotary Club of Shankerpura on the occasion of their District Governor’s official visit on 02 December 2013 honoured Mrs. Alice Rodrigues a Nurse by profession for her dedicated service to the society.
The feast of St. Francis Xavier was celebrated with great devotion at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi on 3rd December 2014 attended by large number of faithful. The grand festival began with a procession with HE Bishop Paul
International Institute of Training Center (IITC) organized workshop on draping and styling At The Leela Kempinski ballroom, Andheri (East) here on Monday December 2. IITC founder chairman S K Urwal offered motion for the
According to CVoter-Times Now exit poll, BJP is all set to win Madhya Pradesh and
Maharashtra industries minister Narayan Rane’s son Nitesh Rane and eight others
In this new age of science and technology, there are many contrasts. The homes and worship centers have become spacious, while the thinking has narrowed. In spite Mangalayana has been into orbit to explore Mars, we have
Soak a few seeds (1/4 tsps) of methi in water overnight. First thing after you brush your teeth in the morning, gulp down the methi along with the water.
School is the basic unit organization of formal education system. To build creative, disciplined and dynamic leaders of tomorrow who will lead others by example and be active global citizens contributing richly to our society. [By Francis Saldanha]
Belle-PS-100
Udenthichim Neketram, Moodbidri Varado Association, UAE organized a picnic for all its members, their families and friends at Zabeel Park, here on Friday November 29. The pleasant weather that prevailed during the day enabled
Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar has been elected President of the Karnataka State Cricket Association after a thumping win in the body’s elections held during its Annual General Meeting here. "The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) members have taught..
“O Re Soi” fame Yusuf Abdulla Sheikh has been selected for this year’s Mathias Family Poetry Award by Kavita Trust. The award is given to a person for his/her significant service to the Konkani poetic field.
The Annual Parish Feast of St. Joseph Church, Mira road known as the ’Family Feast’ was celebrated in a befitting manner on Sunday Dec.1st at 5p.m. on the Church grounds. In view of a worthy preparation for the feast, nine days novenas were held on the various themes..
Agnes D’souza, Wife of the Singer and Composer Legend Shri Jerome D’souza and the mother of singers Ryan, Reena and Ritesh expired today due to heart attack. She was the voice behind the famous song Sheghunanchi Sunn. Has sung alongside Shri Jerome D’souza for more than 40 years
Confraternity Sunday was celebrated on 1st December 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kanajar in preparation for the parish feast. The Eucharistic Celebrations began at 8.45 am. At the very beginning the 7th day Novena was conducted by the Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Dr. John Mendonca.
Kappanda Karia Yuvaka Mandala celebrated Decennial of the foundation of the association on Friday 29 November 2013. Mrs. Teresa D’Sa, Retired Teacher of Belle Church Aided Primary School hoisted the flag in the morning at 9.30 am. The programme in the evening began from 6 pm. Manjula
BJP on Monday rejected suggestions that it has softened its stand on Article 370,
India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi along with ADMS, K.S.C, ILA and IIC, bid adieu to Indian Ambassador to U.A.E. HE Mr. M.K. Lokesh on 29th November 2013 at its premises amidst all Abu Dhabi based association and community
Bearys Welfare Forum-Abu Dhabi bestowed a warm felicitation on U T Khadar, Karnataka minister for health and family welfare, who was on a short visit to the UAE.Acknowledging the felicitation, he laid emphasis on the problems faced by the community and society back home
Having achieved success online with Konkani portal Kittall.com, popular Konkani critic H M Pernal has taken up a new venture by launching â€Arso’ fortnightly to discuss various social issues via the print media.The fortnightly was launched by prominent Kannada Writer Dr Na D’Souza during
Manipal Sand Art members Srinat Manipal, Ravi Hirebettu, Satish Heroor and Suket Manipal created a sand sculpture on Malpe beach here on Sunday December 1 being World AIDS Day, in order to create mass awareness on AIDS.
Dubai’s well known entrepreneur from Mangalore and an established singer himself, Harish Sherigar donated Rs 13 lakhs, to 3 different cause from the proceeds of his much-appreciated super hit grand comedy and musical show
MLA J R Lobo inaugurated re-located office of Al-Hind Tours & Travels Private Limited at Pio Mall, Bejai, here on Saturday November 30 at 3.00pm.The office of Al-Hind Tours & Travels was shifted from nearby PVS roundabout...
The national airports operator Airports Authority of India (AAI) will soon install
The people belonging to minority, backward classes and Dalit communities are even
Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, accused of sexually assaulting a junior
Storming the capital with a whirlwind campaign, Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
KSRTC has reduced the bus fare on Udupi/ Kundapur/ Mangalore - Bangalore route in
Police on Saturday, November 30 have arrested Yogesh (26) who had stabbed Kadekar resident Ranjtha to death on Wednesday, November 27,after she refused to reciprocate to his feelings. Yogesh, son of Raju Patel, Kadekar was an electrician by profession and also used to do painting..
A dynamic community leader Valerian D’Almeida has been elected as the new president of Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO) – the premier Konkani organization of Abu Dhabi for the year 2013 – 2014, during its Annual
A teenage girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging at her residence in Giliyar near Kota on Friday morning. The deceased Shubha, 15, who was studying in 9th standard at a private school in Kota, is said to have taken the extreme step after her mother couldn’t give her the Rs 200 she..
As expected Bunts Dubai won both gents & ladies BV Throwball Championship beating Konkans Dubai in a closely contested Matches while Youngsters Nakre showed their supremacy on Ace Spikers and lift the prestigious Volley Ball
TB-2013
The seventh season of the hit TV quiz show ’Kaun Banega Crorepati’ got its first female crorepati in the young Firoz Fatma from Uttar Pradesh.
KJP President and former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who was on dharna in the Well of the Assembly for the second consecutive night last night
The case relates to the murder of A. Sankararaman, manager of the Sri Varadarajaperumal temple in Kancheepuram in Tamil Nadu that took
Celebrations begin across the UAE as the winner of the Expo 2020 bid was announced in Paris, thousands witness fireworks at Burj Khalifa. Dubai’s bid to host the World Expo in 2020 has been successful, it was announced this evening. With this, Dubai will become the first city..
A weekly special train will operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Mumbai - Ernakulam Junction stations via Shoranur, Kozhikode, Mangalore Junction on Konkan route to clear extra rush of passengers during winter and
Dena Bank, India’s trusted family bank, moves beyond ATMs to the technologically advanced self-service 24x7 banking. Dena Bank’s first self-service E-Lobby was inaugurated at the Kandivali (West) branch here its chairman and managing
In the year that the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle celebrates its centenary, one of its alumni, Radhakrishna Upadhyaya Moodubelle, the renowned Drawing Teacher of Government Composite High School Volakadu, Udupi
Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) will be organizing
Of course there is no direct evidence but CBI has placed a "clinching wealth of circumstances" from which the guilt of
Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and Home Minister R R Patil today paid tributes to martyrs at a Police Memorial
Who doesn’t want sparkling white teeth? Clean, white teeth are an indication of how well-groomed you are. However, if you think spending a bomb at your dentist’s
Under attack over alleged snooping on a woman by Gujarat police, Narendra Modi
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized its annual talent competitions for its members and their families as part of silver jubilee celebrations at Indian Community School auditorium, Salmiya, here Friday November 22.
In a befitting finale, the “Year of Faith” that was inaugurated on 11 October 2012 by the former Pope Benedict XVI with his Apostolic Letter “Porta Fidei”, concluded on Sunday, 24 November 2013, the Feast of Christ the King. 11 October 2012, the first day of the Year of Faith, was the fiftieth anniversary of the
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The two dancing couples Sridhar and Anuradha the awarding winning Bharatnatyam Couples and Arupa and Bijan the finest Odissi dancers provided a memorable classical concert and mesmerized the large number of
The metro-based Vijaya College Mulky Alumni Association organized annual get-together and felicitation programme as part of silver jubilee celebration of Vijaya College at Bunts Bhavan, Kurla (East) here on Saturday November 23
After being hit by cyclones ’Phailin’ and ’Helen’, Andhra Pradesh is likely to be at the
Karnataka Sangha Al Ain celebrated Karnataka Rajyotsava & Deepavali 2013 on Friday the 22nd November, 2013 at 5.30 PM in Food World Banquet Hall in a jam packed audience. The programme started with welcome song
The doctors from the department of orthopedics, Father Muller Medical College Hospital performed a rare surgery for the second time. Dr Lathesh Latheef, unit chief of hand and micro surgery, FMMCH and his eminent team of doctors...
The cluster-level Pratibha Karanji was held at ZP Higher Primary School, Attavar, here on Friday November 22.Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo after inaugurating the Pratibha Karanji said that children are like clay,
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today warned that terrorist groups may try to
Mangalore-based Shanthi Prakashan has embarked on exhibition of books at Shahin, in front of Galaxy Hall, here from November 20 to November 24, as part of statewide campaign themed Literature for Peace.
Mobile is an inseparable part of our life. We are completely dependent on our mobile phones and everyone has it, even school children. We are pretty sure that most of us
All the rural fish markets will be modernized in the limits of Kaup legislative assembly constituency by pooling the state funds, said the state fisheries and ports minister Abayachandra Jain. The minister Jain was speaking after
NRI entrepreneur Ronald Colaco on Saturday November 23 visited Suryanarayana temple, located at Maroli here and donated a cheque of Rs 20 lac towards the for the renovation work of the temple.Ronald Colaco, who is...
In one of the most exiting throwball tournament Bunts Dubai both gents & ladies teams lifted the grand ISC-Arab Udupi Group 2nd Throwball Championship Trophies in style in a closely contest final matches.
A project exhibition organized by Mount Carmel School, Mary Hill, here as part of the re-accreditation programme of International School Award (ISA) by British Council was inaugurated at the school campus here on Friday November
Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal today faced possible arrest after Goa police booked him
Karnataka minister Santosh Lad late Friday resigned from the Siddaramaiah-led Congress ministry in face of charges that his firm was involved in illegal mining. "I have tendered my resignation to the chief minister (Siddaramaiah) in view of the allegations of illegal mining against me and my
The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore with A grade, making it the first medical college under Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore to be so accredited. NAAC is an autonomous..
Imam Hussein (53), accused in Devaloka double murder case has been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by Additional District and Sessions Court on Thursday, November 21. On Tuesday, November 19, Hussein found
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Oscar Fernandes on Wednesday announced plans to introduce electronic tolling (e-tolling) at toll gates along highways which will considerably reduce the long time being spent by motorists to pay the toll charges. “We are stepping into
All India Federation of University and College Teachers’ Organizations (AIFUCTO) will be organizing a three-day statutory conference in association with Association of Mangalore University College Teachers ® (AMUCT) at Loyola
Two days after a woman bank officer was brutally attacked inside an unguarded ATM
The Election Commission today disapproved Narendra Modi’s "khooni panja" (bloodied
The Mercy Trophy Organizers of Moodubelle will conduct Late Anandaraya Kamath Memorial Cricket Tournament on Saturday, 28th December 2013 from 9 am to 6 pm at St. Lawrence P U College Ground.
The birth anniversary of Kanakadasa, a devout psalmist of visionary and social reformer Purandaradasa’s times during Vijayanagar dynastic reign was celebrated at the joint aegis of Dakshina Kannada district administration and Kurubara
The annual feast of Our Lady of Fatima parish, Pernal near here was held with utmost reverence on Wednesday November 20.The Pernal former parish priest Fr Gregory Serrao celebrated the festal Eucharistic Celebration
It is heartening to note that with a view to bring together the large number of Belleans living in Mumbai, Bellevision (Mumbai) was launched on Sunday 10 November 2013 at the Thunga Hospital Auditorium, Mira Road in the presence of of a large number of Belleans.
In yet another slip-up, BJP leader Narendra Modi called Mahatma Gandhi Mohanlal
The veteran K K Kalavarkar, Dalit litterateur, playwright and theatre artiste has been
Milagres Pre-University College organized their annual sports day here on Tuesday November 19.The Chief Guest was received and escorted to the venue by the NCC cadets and the Primary School Band set with a Royal Salute.The day’s programme started with a prayer followed by welcome.
President Pranab Mukherjee presented the prestigious Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Best University Award, 2012-13 to Mangalore University at a function in Rashtrapati Bhawan on Tuesday, November 19. On the occasion of Indira Gandhi’s 96th birth anniversary, Mukherjee..
A 38-year-old woman was brutally attacked with a machete in an ATM in the heart of the city on Tuesday, leaving her severely injured, police said. The woman, manager at Corporation Bank, entered the ATM in which no security guard was present, to withdraw cash when the [Video]
Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Congress Committee (DCC) celebrated ninety-sixth birth anniversary of former PM Indira Gandhi during a function held at DCC office here on Tuesday November 19 morning. Addressing the gathering, DCC
Nitte University has been awarded ’A’ Grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. NAAC is the national accrediting body under the UGC to accredit all types of Universities, Professional Colleges and Institutions of Higher Learning. NAAC has accredited..
Bunts Sangh Kuwait organized Karnataka Maitri family picnic – 2013 for Tulu - Kannadiga expatriates working in the State of Kuwait at Mishref Garden, here recently. It was a fun-filled day with lots of games for all age groups. There were team games: Kabaddi, volleyball..
Social activist Anna Hazare has once again completely disapproved the electoral path of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal and asked through a letter
A day after Arvind Kejriwal demanded an open probe into his allegation on spending of IAC funds by Aam Admi Party, Anna
The inaugural ceremony of Mumbai unit of Alvas Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat – 2013 and Alvas cultural extravaganza was held at S M Shetty Pre-university College campus, Powai, here on Sunday November 17 evening.Mumbai University head of department of Kannada Dr Taltaje
Agnelo Mascarenhas - producer, director and theatre artiste presented his eighth Konkani play, Dubau (Doubt) at Freeman’s Bay community hall here for the packed audiences recently.The theatre group comprised Paul
The department of pediatric nursing of Nitte Usha Institute Of Nursing Sciences, here celebrated Children’s Day at Infant Jesus Orphanage, Mary Hill, here recently. The inmates of orphanage were educated on personal hygiene through a..
An additional 1,000-odd liquor shops may come up in the State if the State Excise Department has its way. However, the Siddaramaiah government may not rush through a decision on the issue. Excise Minister Satish Jharkiholi told reporters in Bangalore on Monday that there..
Ayesha Banu who had 56 bank accounts with ATM facility in her name had given only one cell phone number for mobile banking services. Thus whenever a transaction (deposit/withdrawal) was made from foreign location (Pakistan) or India she used to get SMS alert in her number.
Rachana, a forum of Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry conferred its annual awards on 5 eminent personalities from different fields at a glittering ceremony held at Milagres Jubilee hall here on Sunday November 17.
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh Central Committee organized Udupi Diocese level Elocution competitions at Milagres College, Kallianpur near here on Sunday 17th November, 2013. After the establishment of the new diocese, Catholic
The concluding ceremony of the â€Year of Faith’ in Karkal deanery was held here on Sunday November 17. Bishop Dr Gerald I Lobo of Udupi diocese presided the Eucharistic celebration.The procession of Holy Sacrament accompanied
Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s charge that BJP was lowering the quality of political debate, Narendra Modi today said he should first think of his
KALANJALI 2013 - The Annual Talent Show of All Konkani Catholic Associations of Bangalore was organized by KON-CAB, at St. Francis Xavier Girls High School Hall, Frazer Town Bangalore 560 005, on Sunday 17th November 2013. The program started at 10.00 a.m with a pious prayer
Deepotsav was held at historical Durgadevi temple, Kunjarugiri, near here on Sunday
The clouded skies and gentle breeze of the pleasant November season was beckoning one and all to an outing to the Zabeel Park arena from where the panoramic background of Dubai skyscrapers and landmark, the Burj Al Khalifa is just a few kilometers away. Enjoying the early
It was a glorious and glittering celebration for “KaDaM” (Kundapura Devadiga Mitra) members when they congregated to commemorate their third anniversary on 15th Nov at Marco Polo Hotel Deira, Dubai. All the Devadigas
The twenty-fifth annual general body meeting of metro-based Billawa Seva Sangh Kundapur ® was held at NKES High School hall, Wadala (West) here on Sunday November 17 afternoon. It was presided by president Manjunat Billawa
The concluding ceremony of Year of the Faith began with the youth rally, â€Walk for Christ’ from Our Lady of Miracles church, Milagres, here to Rosario Cathedral here on Sunday November 17 afternoon. The youth rally was flagged-off by
The BJP today asked why India’s highest civilian honour, Bharat Ratna, has not been conferred on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
In a frontal attack on Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today accused him and BJP of resorting to falsehood to target rivals and vitiating the atmosphere
Chintamani Nagesa Ramachandra Rao or CNR Rao, the eminent scientist chosen for the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna for 2013 on Saturday, is the same man who struggled to pay a monthly fee of Rs eight at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) while studying MSc between 1951
Various organizations and associations from Moodubelle and Kattingeri villages joined together under the banner of ICYM to organize the Blood Donation Drive on Sunday, 17 November 2013 at St. Lawrence PU College Hall Moodubelle
The women self-help-groups of Kundapur deanery organized competitions of Konkani Vovyo Verse, here on Saturday November 16. Nine parishes of deanery participated in the competitions. Kundapur deanery vicar...
The Mangalore diocese has undertaken many programmes to commemorate the closing ceremony of the Year of Faith as declared by the Catholic Holy Church for 2012-2013 throughout the world. Mangalore diocese bishop Rev Aloysius Paul D’Souza told reporters that a youth rally
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Seven days long Annual Special Camp of National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of St. Lawrence College, Moodubelle was inaugurated on Sunday, 17 November 2013 at 3.30 pm in the picturesque Karanta Kalagrama,
MLA J R Lobo convened a meeting of municipal officials to chalk-out plans of renovating Suryanaryana temple, Bajjody, here on Sunday November 17 morning.The temple that is dedicated to deity Suryanarayana at Bajjody...
Daiji Rang Mandir, theater group promoted by Daiji Dubai, staged Konkani social play, Aami Natlyaa Velaar, at India Social and Cultural Centre auditorium, here on Friday November 15 to the packed audiences.The Konkani theater
At least 22 people were killed early Saturday when a mini-truck in which they were travelling toppled on a highway near Belgaum, police said. "The accident occurred around 5:30 a.m
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and eminent scientist C.N.R. Rao have been awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said Saturday. Tendulkar who bid farewell
A Volkswagen saloon car plying from city railway station towards Attavar rammed into Hotel South India, here at about 4.25am on Saturday November 16.It’s learned that the accident took place when the driver of the car suddenly applied brakes and veered to his right in order to avoid
A credit card belonging to a Moodubelle resident here was reportedly hacked in Saudi Arabia and swiped to buy items worth more than Rs 77,000. The credit card belongs to Valerian Lobo of Moodubelle. Valerian had opened a savings account in Axis Bank and was issued a credit card..
Crowned with India’s top civilian honour, Sachin Tendulkar goes down in history as the first sportsperson and the youngest recipient of the award till date, surpassing late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi’s record. He will also become the ninth person from Maharashtra to join..
Reeva Christelle, daughter of Rajesh and Preema D’Costa from Bajpe, Mangalore bagged the first prize, while Alisha Siyona, daughter of Steven and Anita D’Mello from Vamanjoor and Chris Shawn D’Mello, son of Ronald and
Young Christian Students (YCS) of the Udupi Diocese held to mark the faithful year “Peace Rally” and Rural Kridathosava (Sports) here on Friday, 15th November, 2013. Rev Fr. Mari Joseph Karnataka Regional Youth Commission
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s close aide and former minister of state for home Amit Shah was today accused of misusing his powers and police machinery for illegal surveillance of a young woman
Five Toastmasters Clubs of Area 11 in Division H (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain), namely Al Jazira, Spectrum, ISC, ETA Ascon and Fluor Toastmasters Club, came together for their first combined meeting for the year at the India Social Center.
The metro-based Model Co-operative Bank Limited organized the distribution programme of scholarship to talented children of its shareholders, at St Xavier Engineering College auditorium, Mahim (West) here on Thursday November 14
Monthu Maxim Fernandes (36) Husband of Reshma, father of Mishola, Son of Late Joseph Rymond and Cecelia Pinto, Native of Bellur Parish in Mangalore Diocese, Residing at Mangalorean Milagres Society, Hill Road, Bandra, Mumbai
Ryan international Group of Education Institutions held Ryan IAFA sixth ICEFLEX AD film awards presentation ceremony at MLR Convention Centre auditorium, Whitefield, here on Thursday November 15 evening. Karnataka state home
Two persons have succumbed to leptospirosis (rat fever) in a space of two days taking the total number of deaths this year to four from this Zoonotic disease spread by rodents. From the beginning of this year 127 positive cases have been reported. Dr Rajesh BV, district surveillance
In an apparent dig at BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal today said that a person who used to sell tea cannot have a national perspective.
BJP led by its prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi today launched a scathing attack on senior Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal after he mocked Modi’s credentials for leading
Composting transforms garden and other vegetable waste in to a dark, rich, productive soil combination that gardeners call Black Gold.
Seven persons were killed while 40 others injured, six of them seriously, when a Mumbai-bound bus from Bangalore caught fire after hitting a road median in Karnataka district on Thursday. The mishap occurred near Kunimelli bridge, about 14km from here, police said. The bodies of the..
The District Administration is aiming to enter into Guinness book of world by organising Yoga training at 16 centers simultaneously on December 11. In this regard a special meet was organized recently. The meeting was chaired by
The city’s renowned medical practitioner Dr Dinesh inaugurated the Children’s Day celebration that was organized by Sujala Education Trust at Sanskrit Bhavan, here on Thursday November 14. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Dinesh said that the former PM Jawaharlal Nehru loved
A team of executives from Quintiles, Bangalore headed by Sanjay Patel, senior director and head, CDM visited NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Deralakatte, here on Tuesday November 12 and delivered a talk on Trends...
Milagres Pre-University College celebrated Children’s Day in an extravagant manner. The day is celebrated in honour of the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who was born on the 14th of November, 1889. As he was a man who would win every child’s heart, and a man who loved children to a
Matching his rival Narendra Modi’s efforts to build world’s highest statue of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today unveiled a model of the
The number of Internet users in India is expected to rise 18.53 per cent in the coming eight months to reach 24.3 crore by June 2014, on the back of higher adoption
Ayesha Bano and Zubair Hussain, the couple arrested on charges of being
When it comes to philanthropy, Indians don’t share the table with the likes of Bill Gates but still there are a few who do really donate and the latest list is topped by Azim
Police on Tuesday, November 12, arrested duo for allegedly molesting a 16 yr old girl. The incident took place at Mittabagilu village. The case was registered at Beltangady police station on Tuesday, November 12. The arrested are Santosh T.V. (43), a resident of Mittabagilu..
Gold smugglers are getting more ingenious, and equal to the task are officials of customs and directorate of revenue intelligence. After vain efforts to smuggle in gold in the hollow of clothes drying rack in the recent past..
Karnataka Sangh of central suburban Kalyan organized a sports meet for the first time at Yashwantrao stadium located at Santoshimata Road, Kalyan (West) here on Sunday November 10.Karnataka Sangh – Kalyan patron...
If you’ve overdone it and look like you’re having a ’food baby’, here’s how to flatten your tummy in no time.
An Indian man is desperately searching for his 26-year-old son, who went missing in Dubai nearly two months ago. Alwin Antony D’silva reportedly came to Dubai to work for a shipping company Sep 16 and went missing Sep 17, the Gulf News reported Wednesday. Police found the missing..
The BJP Tuesday said the UPA government is trying to intimidate CBI investigations, and termed as "flawed" the stance of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and FM
Father Muller Medical College Hospital, in association with National Social Servuce (NSS) unit Padua College of Commerce and Management, Nantoor, here will be organizing daylong health camp on Our Lady of Perpetual
â€Bellevision Tourney -2013’ a sport event of Bellevision in association with Konkans Dubai which was scheduled earlier to be held on 2nd Dec, 2013 is rescheduled to 29th November, 2013. The event, a throw ball and volleyball tournament will be held at Sharjah Wanderers Spots Club Grounds on Friday November 29, 2013 in association with Konkans Dubai.
The Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Congress Committee (DCC) has embarked on strategy to face the forthcoming parliamentary elections, while it will agressively stem the propaganda of opposition parties at the early stages.
A couple allegedly committed suicide by jumping into the well which was located 500 metres away from their house on Tuesday, November 12. The deceased were identified as Ratnakar (55) and his wife Padmavati (45) from Nejar near Santhekatte in Udupi. The couple were daily wage workers
A Bihar Police team was Tuesday sent to Karnataka to bring Ayesha Bano, arrested by police there on charges of providing financial help to the terror suspects
Community Day was celebrated in the Assisi Nilaya, Naalkubeedhi on Monday, 11
Under fire from Opposition over a scheme to dole out Rs 50,000 to poor Muslim girls at
Cautioning the CBI to respect the line that divides policy making and policing, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Tuesday said investigating agency must confine to policing and not question the policy.
Four earthquakes shook national capital Delhi within a period of 3 hours early today. The first quake measuring 3.1 on Richter scale occurred at 12.41 AM, an Indian Meteorological Department report said.
The government is investigating the source of foreign funding to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said Monday.
The students of MCE College staged protest here on Monday November 11, urging the college authorities to refund their admission fees.The protesters alleged that they are not being refunded of their admission fees owing to the delay of Malnad Technical Board in forwarding their applications
Four people from the State, including a Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) leader from
Avrel D’Souza(87),Wife of Late Peter D’Souza, Mother of Stella/Late Robert
The seven-days long prestigious State Level Girls NSS Camp of Pre-University Colleges with 238 volunteers that had started in St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle on 5 November 2013, concluded on the note of unprecedented success on Monday, 11 November 2013.
NSS-Camp
Reacting sharply to Narendra Modi’s barb that he was feasting during serial blasts in Patna, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar termed the BJP prime ministerial
There is dearth of money among Billawa community brethrens, but there lies the shortage of education institutions. Billawa community has the greater need to educate the entire community to lead
The ICYM Volleyball Team of Moodubelle became the champions of the Naveen Memorial Volleyball Tournament held by the ICYM Unit of Ferrar Parish in memory of late Naveen who himself was an excellent
Being the IT hub of the country and the hotbed of innovation, Karnataka, not so surprisingly, has attracted the maximum number of overseas students who come to study in India’s higher educational institutions. A joint report by a leading industry body and the government has also..
â€Bhurgyancho Dabazo – 2013’ a cultural bonanza on the occasion of Children’s Day celebration was held at St Sebastian Church, Permannur, on Sunday, November 10, 2013.The celebration started with a special mass for the children followed by lucky games for children...
The Deputy Commissioner of Udupi, Dr. M.T. Reju (IAS) visited the State Level Girls NSS Camp organized by St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle on Sunday, 10 November 2013 at 6pm. On his arrival he was welcomed by Fr. Paul
After four Hindu youths were arrested in Bihar in connection with the Oct 27 Patna serial bombings, activists say authorities are maintaining a "soft approach"
It was a memorable day for the city of Managlore and for the visually challenged children of Roman and Catherine School, here.The participants from Mangalore, Bangalore and Chikmagalur took part in â€BMW – Navnit Motors Guiding Stars
The cricket team of Jeppu parish won the first place and cash award of Rs 55,555 in the finals of Mangalore diocesan Episcopal city deanery inter-parish cricket tournament held at Padua Pre-University College grounds...
The book release function of Dr Mariyappa Natekar which was published by metro-based Abhijit Publication was held at Samarasa auditorium of Karnataka Sangh, Matunga (West) here on Saturday November 9 evening.
Chaos Faktory (CF) is a special group of people who share common interests in sports, fitness, Parkour and martial arts. The team was initially formed by few individuals who have been practicing martial arts since
The Finance Ministry wants to sell 10 per cent of the government’s stake in Indian Oil Corp (IOC) by end of the month in a bid to achieve its Rs 40,000 crore disinvestment
Travel guides publisher “Lonely Planet” has named Kerala among the world’s 10 best destinations for taking the family on a holiday in 2014.
The chairman and secretary are appointed for Police Complaints Authority, but other members are yet to be appointed, said Karnataka state PUCL president P B D’Sa.Addressing the media persons during a press meet
The stage at the Sports Complex, Liwa near Sohar, Oman came alive on the 8th of November when all Mangaloreans of Al Batinah region got together for the Annual program of Mangaluru Balaga. This is an event which is eagerly awaited
The clear skies and gentle breeze of the pleasant November season was beckoning one and all to an outing to the Zabeel Park arena from where the panoramic background of Dubai skyscrapers and landmark, the Burj Al Khalifa, could be viewed. Enjoying the early pleasant weather..
9 November 2013 was a busy day for the NSS Campers with a memorable visit to the War Memorial in the premises of the residence of Commodore Jerome Castelino and trekking to Pajaka Kshetra, the birth place...
Miss Venezuela Gabriela Isler was crowned Miss Universe 2013 here Saturday. The second place went to Miss Spain Patricia Yurena Rodriguez and third to Miss Ecuador Constanza Baez. The 25-year-old defeated 86 contestants including Miss India Manasi Moghe, who could only make her
The district administration led by Dakshina Kannada (DK) Deputy Commissioner (DC) N Prakash convened a meeting at Koti – Chennaya Garodi, Kankanady, here on Sunday November 10 morning, to develop Tulunadu heroic icons...
Against the backdrop of Narendra Modi’s unrelenting attack against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan
Congress today moved the Election Commission over Narendra Modi’s controversial "khooni panja" barb at the party during a rally in Chhattisgarh, seeking "stern action"
Festive seasons have surrounded us, there’s nothing we can do to step away from this, rather join in and feel the vibe within. Eid, Diwali, Navratri, Ganesh chaturthi & Christmas, no matter which religion you follow or believe or have faith in, celebration of a festival is inevitable, especially
With growing awareness, people have become more health as well as beauty conscious. In this aesthetic-loving age, it is very essential to let people know that what
The installation ceremony of new office bearers of Jaycees Club International (JCI) – Kaup was held here on Saturday November 9.Swami Sugunendra of Puttige mutt graced the occasion.Speaking on the occasion, Swami Sugunendra
National Social Service (NSS) 5 groups: Justice, Rule, Truth, Patience and Peace - cleared the wild vegetation in the college premises, sports ground, leveled the ground to lay 3 volleyball courts at St Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle...
Supreme Court (SC) already ruled that Aadhaar Card, Unique Identity (UID) is not mandatory; and it binds the ministry, said union petroleum and natural gas minister M Veerappa Moily. Addressing the media persons at state-run
We will do our best to oppose this proposed bill. We will not allow the session to run, if the government tables it in both Houses, says Prahlad Joshi. Opposing proposed legislation on anti-superstition and black magic in Karnataka, BJP today challenged the Congress Government..
Buntara Sangha Kuwait celebrated another of its annual events – “ Buntaayana 2013” on a grand scale at the Cambridge English School, Mangaf Kuwait on Friday 25th October 2013.The concept behind the festival...
Narendra Nayak, anti-superstition crusader makes rejoinder to critics of proposed anti-superstition bill by Karnataka state government.The attitude of the parties, particularly the BJP opposing the anti-superstition act remind one of the
Navachethana Yuvaka Mandala - Kuwait (NCYMK) celebrated their second Anniversary with mega cultural extravaganza at Indian Model School auditorium, Salmiya, here recently. Prasunnan of Malabar Gold, Afjal Khan of City
Konkani Prayer Group (KPG) a leading prayer group of St Joseph’s Church, Abu Dhabi whose members provide selfless service not only to Konkani community but serve as Ushers and Lay Ministers at every service of the church
The third- day of the state level girls NSS camp at St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle, near here on Thursday November 7, comprised lecture on varieties of talks in the afternoon session and the cultural program...
’NIREL’ the first International Tulu Movie created under the banner of ’Sandhya Creations’ who completed their shoot had recently released the Audio in an grand function at Mangalore during the Mangalore Dasara witnessed...
In the face of severe criticism of the Karnataka Prevention of Superstitious
Alleging that CBI was being misused and terror outfit Indian Mujahideen given a "free hand" to settle political scores with him
The US would be willing to work with BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, if the party is voted to power in the next
Goa’s Art and Culture Minister Dayanand Mandrekar today apologised for his description of Nigerians as a "cancer". "It’s my mistake to make such statement. I apologise," Mandrekar told reporters here. However, the minister said what Nigerians did in Goa is also wrong.
At the joint aegis of Dakshina Kannad zilla panchayat public instructions department, office of the Mangalore north education zone and Government High School (Urdu), Bunder, here, Mangalore north zone sports meet...
“Pusthi Ayurvedic Biscuit will be distributed to children below five years by the Ayush department. These biscuits will build immunity; improve digestion and concentration among children. These biscuits will also help in combating malnutrition. These biscuits which will be..
Seventeen passengers Thursday had a miraculous escape when a state-run bus in which they were travelling suddenly
Narendra Modi and Sonia Gandhi today virtually came face-to-face in the poll campaign in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region
The Committee members of St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road would like to bring to your kind notice that the “Konkani Utsav” which was announced earlier to be held on November 16th & 17th 2013, is being postponed...
At the 27th Annual Conference of the Canon Law Society of India (CLSI), Rev. Dr John Mendonca, the Judicial Vicar of Udupi Diocese was elected as the Vice-President for a period of two years. Rev. Dr John Mendonca is the parish
The lectures and cultural extravaganza was held on the first day of state level girls NSS camp at St Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle, near here on Tuesday November 5.Udupi zilla panchayat former president Gerald Fernandes
The internationally acclaimed musician Ustad Rafiq Khan supported by renowned instrumentalist Rajendra Nakod Bangalore, up and coming musician Ankush Nayak Mangalore and playback musicians will stage Jugalbandi...
Yuva Ghans – 2013, the residential camp was organized for the youths of Bantwal deanery at Nirkan parish, near here form Friday November 1 to Monday November 4.Kevin Misquit Konkani musical concert was held at Loretto parish
“Stupid, summane burude bidthiya (you only concoct cock-and-bull story). Can’t you
These foods have multiple healing effects like fighting cancer, reducing cholesterol levels and guarding against heart diseases. Intrigued? Let’s take a look...
Owing to alleged derogatory post published on Facebook against Lord Ram and Sita by
Bunts Throw Ball Dubai – UAE will be organizing its biennial Heat Shield throw ball tournament at Wanderers Sports Club, Sharjah, UAE in a splendid manner on December 6 at 8.00am sharp.Besides, throw ball tourney for men and women,
In the face of continuous protests, Karnataka government has decided to hand over to CBI a case regarding alleged rape and murder of a 17-year old girl in Dakshina Kannada district a year ago. "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken a decision to hand over the high-profile case..
The light has no prejudices on caste, creed and faith. The light is the replica of progress for the mankind and all living creatures on this earth. India has a distinct significance in the globe. The ancient culture that was exemplified in
The wife of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) parliamentarian Dhananjay Singh, arrested for torturing their maid to death and
Malayalam cine actor Shweta Menon, who chose not to proceed further after
CM Siddaramaiah will inaugurate newly-built Brahmashree Narayana Guru Mandir, Narayan Guru community building that was built by Brahmashree Narayana Guru Samaja Seva Sangh, Karambar, Bajpe, here on Monday November 11,
Bunts Sangh Kuwait will be organizing â€Karnataka Maitri Family Picnic 2013’ at Mishref Garden, Mishref, here on Friday November 8.It will be a fun filled day with lots of interesting and new games for all age groups.
UAE Exchange joins hands with Canara Bank to offer FLASHremit – the real-time account credit facility, to the expatriate customers. An agreement was signed by the top officials of both UAE Exchange and Canara Bank, for the same. UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance...
A 35-year-old maid was beaten to death and another minor domestic help
In a glittering ceremony attended by state Ministers and religious heads and School teachers, the grand inauguration of State Level N.S.S. Special camp took place at St. Lawrence P.U. College ground attended by more than 300 N.S.S. girls students from all the
NSS-CampAfter the success of pilot programmes in five metro cities, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today allowed the sale of 5-kg cooking gas (LPG) cylinders at petrol pumps across the country. The scheme, launched on October 5, allowed petrol pumps owned and operated by oil companies..
The day was specially planned for Mangalorean and Goan domestic workers who are working and residing in UAE, which received an overwhelming response. The full day’s program was started with a welcome note by President Clevin D’souza to all the participants.
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah said on Monday that there may be a Modi effect vis-a-vis the BJP but there
A Nigerian consular official warned Monday that thousands of Indians in his
The team of ‘Huchchudugru’, a Kannada movie directed by R.J. Pradeep, on Monday
Two persons died while eight others sustained injuries after the vehicle they
Patrick and Wilma Institute of Music (PATMA) located at Bondel roundabout on Airport Road, here celebrated their thirteenth anniversary by scintillating music concert of nearly 50 musicians ranging from 2 years to 50 years who were
At the prevailing times of declining communal harmony and globalization, if one does his/her tasks with earnestness, devoutly and in total dedication, each day will bring happiness and joy, like Deepavali, festival of light and hope,
The third edition of Wilfy Rebimbus inter-parish Konkani singing contest that was organized by St Joseph’s parish, Jeppu, here in memory of legendary singer Wilfy Rebimbus, was held at Maria Jayanti Hall in Jeppu parish premises here
All members of Shri Vishwakarma Seva Samithi –Dubai, UAE (VKSS) community witnessed the grand Decennial celebration & Shri Vishwakarma Pooja held at Emirates English Speaking School, near Safa Park in Dubai..
More than 130 Konkani writers and editors of Konkani journals dialogued together in Konkani Writers’ Convention organized by â€Raknno,’ Konkani Illustrated Weekly at Bishop’s House, here on Sunday November 3 as part of its platinum jubilee celebrations. Mangalore diocesan vicar...
The profession of taxi driver is risky that needs one have to be alert 24 hours, serving the people of different faith, caste and creed in the society. Meanwhile, one earns respect for being disciplined, devout to his duty and always helpful...
Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by
Congress MP N Peethambara Kurup was today booked by the police on a complaint by leading Malayalam cine actress Shweta
Three people were killed and four others injured today, while more than 20 houses were set on fire, after clashes erupted
The human being should give up jealousy and try to mend his own ways, urged Swami Nirmalanandanata of Adichunchanagiri mutt.Swami Nirmalanandanata was speaking during the valedictory function of community living
The students of St Mary’s College MSE department, Shirva and Christian Pre-University College, Udupi presented â€Kala Sinchana – 2013’ cultural extravaganza and live demonstration of pottery at Asha Nilaya Special School...
Benedicta Pereira (65) wife of Alphonse Pereira, mother of Sheela/James D’souza,
25-year-old Indian-origin teacher in New Zealand is fighting for his life after being mercilessly attacked outside a McDonald’s in central Auckland. Tarun Asthana, a trainee teacher, was standing on the pavement after leaving
In a glittering ceremony, Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha a premier association of all Kannadigas residing in U.A.E. celebrated the "Karnataka Rajyotsava" with traditional gaiety and splendor. The grand celebration was held at India Social
Once Late Pope John Paul II had quoted, â€Talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.’Bellevision Bahrain Children had
Attractive lanterns of myriad colours, sizes and shapes were the cynosure of all eyes at the Goodudeepa competition organized by Namma Kudla TV channel at Gokarnanata temple, Kudroli, here on Friday November 1.
The bus accident that took the lives of 45 people on Wednesday has spurred the Transport Department to initiate new
A firecrackers stall that was erected at nearby Mallikatte municipal market was
Eight passengers were run over and two injured on Saturday when they came under
Actress Shweta Menon was allegedly molested by an "elected representative"
Three passengers died and ove 18 passengers injured in a ghastly road mishap of a state-owned bus in a deep curve located at Joginamata, near Jog Falls, here on Friday November 1.Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation
In a bid to ensure safety of commuters Udupi police have come up with a new system of giving unique numbers to auto drivers. Autorickshaw Drivers’ Display System (ADDS) was launched by IGP (Western Range) Pratap Reddy at SP’s office here on Friday. It will be made mandatory..
“Yes I am a Dalit - not by caste but by oppression. I was oppressed throughout my life and grown into a touch wood. It was first Fr Mark Walder, former editor of â€Raknno’ who published my writings and now H. M . Pernal, editor of kittall.com who identified the spark in my writings and gave
Deepavali, the festival of light that brings hope to humanity has arrived in our midst. The light is a symbol, while each one should be like a light that brings hope to fellowmen which is the ultimate goal of human life.It’s the occasion to ponder over the freedom struggle waged by our
Dakshina Kannada (DK) district administration organized Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations with a colorful procession of Karnataka patroness goddess Bhuvaneshwar from Dr B R Ambedkar roundabout up till Nehru maidan where the
CID officers submitted the report related to Ujire college student Soujanya’s rape and murder case with the state government. CID officers arrived at the conclusion that the accused is Santosh Kumar in their 12-page report. CID officers arrived at the conclusion based on..
Ferarites-UAE, an association of Ferarites living in the UAE, is pleased to announce the “Famiy Picnic” to be held on Friday 15th November 2013 at Zabeel Park, Behind Coffee Shop at the entrance of Gate No.3(opposite Karama Lulu). All Ferarites living in UAE are urged to join for..
Sixty-seven-year-old Theresa Mendonca, hailing from Shankarapura in Udupi district,
The policemen of Shirva station registered a case on a certain Satish Acharya
The ICYM Moodubelle Unit in association with District Hospital, Udupi and support of various organizations and associations of Belle-Kattingeri Village will organize a Voluntary Blood Donation Drive on Sunday, 17 November 2013 from 9 am to 1 pm at St. Lawrence PU College Hall, Moodubelle.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said outsiders settled in Karnataka should learn local language Kannada and decried that English education system had been reduced to a commercial activity. "Outsiders who have come and settled here have to learn the local language Kannada.
Veteran leader and CPM MLA Rezzak Mollah has once again courted controversy
P Sadashiv Salian, the owner of â€Nagaraja’ named prized Kambla buffalo that bagged several gold and silver medals in the Kambla, buffaloes race in the undivided Dakshina Kannada (DK) district will be presented with Karnataka...
A day after the tragic mishap in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh
The prestigious 11th Rachana Awards will be conferred on five achievers on November 17, Sunday at Milagres Jubilee Hall. Rohan Monteiro has bagged the Entrepreneur of the Year Award meanwhile Jacqueline Colaco will be awarded with Outstanding Woman of the Year Award.
The newly-opened Kidiyoor Confectionery at Hotel Kidiyoor, here will be inaugurated on Friday November 1 at 4.00pm. For the first time in Udupi, different varieties of sweets, cakes, ice creams and goodies etc are available in Kidiyoor
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad(VHP) has condemned the Shaadi Bhaagya Scheme introduced by the Govt. of Karmnataka saying its just an attempt to grab the Muslim votes. Speaking in the press meet held in the city...
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah one of the vibrant association for Kannadigas hosted a dinner for the two prominent guests who arrived from India at Fortune Plaza Hotel yesterday at 8 PM. One of them is an great philanthropist & NRI
It’s indeed distressing news for the beer-lovers. It’s further distressing to those who prefer to have many liters of beer with the belief that more beer one has the better the kidney functions. The fact is that a beer-lover who bought a bottle
In a Diwali bonanza to its customers, Vodafone India today said it has slashed
The agonising wait to collect the bodies of their near ones who perished in the bus
The Election Commission today issued a notice to Congress Vice President Rahul
Udupi district authority has announced the list of Rajyotsava award winners for the year 2013. The awardees will be honored
“It is a matter of pride for the Udupi District in general and Moodubelle in particular as for the first time 7 days long state level Girls NSS Camp will be held in St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle from 5 to 11 Nov
Eric Alfred Correa, the philanthropist who has built 98 houses for the poor, will be honoured with the Pingara Kannada Rajyotsava Award - 2013, said Roy Castelino, convener of the award selection committee,
The horrific bus fire in Mahabubnagar district Wednesday snuffed out many young lives, plunging their families into gloom on the eve of Diwali. Some of them working in Bangalore were returning home to celebrate the festival of lights while some young software professionals..
Rotary Club International (RCI) – Belman, celebrated Deepavali among the inmates of
Dubai’s well known entrepreneur from Mangalore and an established singer himself, Harish Sherigar is once again coming up for the second time with a grand comedy and musical show “Dhoom Damaka – 2013” for a noble cause
BJP on Wednesday targeted Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar for attending a Third
Forty-five passengers were charred to death as a private luxury bus burst into flames after its fuel tank caught fire in Mahbubnagar
Amid efforts to form a Third Front, several regional parties including Left, JD(U), AIADMK, BJD and UPA ally NCP on
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today hit back at Narendra Modi, comparing him to Hitler and said his desperate dream to
The Archaeological Survey of India has stopped digging for gold treasure at the fort of Raja Rao Ram Bux Singh in Unnao.
Jaycees Club International (JCI) – Belman baged 17 awards including first in
It’s the ideal time of the year to be on sports field and sweat out in the cool weather. Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar seizes this opportunity and promotes sports by hosting its every popular game Throwball Tournament year after year
Ninth Carvalho Family – Mandd Sobhann Kalaakar Puraskar will be conferred to renowned theater artiste and playwright Francis Fernandes Cascia during the one-hundred-forty-third monthly theater at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar,
Parichaya, the cultural organization of Pamboor organised a Konkani Drama named "Platform No. 3" in the premises of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on Sunday, 27 October 2013 at 6 pm which was presented by
Members of St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai are all geared for the annual celebrations -"SMKC FAMILY FUN DAY 2013", a day filled with thrill and gifts galore on Friday, 8 November, 2013, Zabeel Park , Gate No .1, next to the BBQ area right end, from 9.00 AM onwards to 5.00 PM.
Mogachi Lahran troupe led by Vincent Fernandes Cascia will be staging Naach Baila Naach Season 2 for those above 25 years of age which included Konkani Laughter Challenge, beside JSS International School, Sheikh Zayed
On the event of the centenary celebrations of St Sebastian parish, Bendore, here on Sunday October 27, a dance and skit competitions were held ward- wise at the parish auditorium from 4.00pm to 8.00pm. All the wards participated
A delegation of BJP leaders Monday submitted a complaint against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi at the Election Commission here, accusing him of delivering hate speeches.
Scientists have found out a new drug target against one of the commonest types of autism, opening up a window for developing a medicine for a disorder, incurable at the moment. The target is specific to Fragile X Syndrome – the commonest inherited form of mental retardation..
The members of Konkani Kutam bid farewell to their long-serving convener Richard Moras, during their annual general body meeting held at Konkan Singers Club here on Friday October 25.The executive Committee senior member Henry Almeida unanimously elected as the new convener.
Waking up early in the morning and looking forward for an exciting journey through the eternal city of Rome regarded as one of the world’s most beautiful ancient cities that contains vast amounts of priceless..[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
The mortal remains of Vinod Fernandes, Husband of Rita Fernandes and father of Jaden who passed away in Dubai last week was laid to rest at Kulsekar on Sunday the 27th October @ 5.00pm. Vinod was son of Valeriana Fernandes
While the Archaeological Survey of India is yet to stumble upon tonnes of gold in Unnao district’s Daundiya Kheda village, the department of mineral and mines has found a treasure trove of metals and minerals
The self-help-groups (SHGs) are not meant for loans, instead to come out of financial hardships, said Mysore division regional director Srihari.Srihari was speaking after inaugurating Pragatibandu SHGs interactive meet that was organized by Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Rural Development
Aparajita Ramesh, 12 years old, is studying in Grade 7 of The Indian High School, Dubai. She is simple, caring and spontaneous in all that she does. She is very friendly, helpful
Prajna Counseling Centre, Kankanady, here organized seventy-fifth anniversary of Child Fund International, during Child Fund Award Programme – 2013, held here on Thursday October 24. Dakshina Kannada district women
Raknno, Konkani illustrated weekly organized a convention of Konkani writers’ at the silver jubilee hall of Milagres College, Kallianpur here on Sunday October 27 as part of their platinum jubilee celebration.Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo
You name and they have it ! DNI Hometheatre went one more step ahead in providing total hometheatre solutions by opening up their first franchise outlet in Koramangaloa behind BDA Complex under the name of DNI Entertainment.Partners Michael Pinto and Satish Dias...
As part of St Sebastian’s parish, Bendore centenary celebrations, the cultural Committee organized an inter-parish cricket tournament for city deanery at Padua High School grounds, Nantoor, here on Sunday October 27.
The Mangalore families living in Abbassiya, here organized an annual get-together at a farmhouse in Kabed here on Friday October 25. Around 130 people including children attended the annual get-together. The day started with the prayer by Maxim and Nicole. Rony Fernandes..
The 3rd Vasai-Virar Mayor’s Marathon flagged off today morning. It’s central theme, is hosted by the twin towns of Vasai-Virar in Maharashtra, India. “Save the Girl Child and Maintain Nature’s Balance” is the important message..
With Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) planning to introduce
Making a strong attack against Narendra Modi, whom he termed a "megalomaniac psychopath liar", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh today stoked
Union Minister Salman Khurshid on Monday criticised BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for going ahead with the Sunday’s Patna rally despite the blasts
Incessant rain and floods have claimed 51 lives in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal with hundreds of villages submerged in nearly 30 districts
A leading Konkani association of Dubai Mangalore Konkans celebrated its silver jubilee with a mega musical show amidst prominent personalities: Indian Ambassador to UAE M K Lokesh, Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo, entrepreneur and
"After weeks I ate onions today with ’bhindi’ (lady finger)," Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said, admitting that the skyrocketing price of the vegetable had affected her
Akhila Bharata Karmika Sangh ®, Karnataka state unit alleges the elected representatives of both assembly and parliament constituencies in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district have not taken keen interest in addressing
Parichaya- A forum to promote art, culture and literature, which is based at Pamboor in Udupi District is staging a Konkani Drama “Flat Form No. 3”, by First Ever Konkani Drama Repertoire Kala Kul by Mand Sobann on Sunday...
Inauguration of C T Scaner, C R X-ray and Lab Auto Analyser along with a mega free health checkup camp in association with Lions and Lioness Club, Bantwal was organized at Father Muller Hospital, Thumbay, here on..
The metro-based Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) organized its fifth anniversary celebrations at Regency Halls, here on Friday October 25. Dubai-based NRI and philanthropist Ronald Colaco was the key sponsor of this
The up and coming Konkani singer Kevin Misquit and his band Milestone presented a music concert at Loretto parish auditorium, here recently. The concert was organized by Bantwal deanery Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) in order to mobilize funds for their activities. ICYM Bantwal..
The office of state forests and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge minister Bantwal
Prajna Counseling Centre has been taking care of 40-50 under privileged children.
The union minister of state for labour and employment Kodikunnil Suresh inaugurated ESIC sub-regional office here on Thursday October 24 at 11.00am. Karnataka minister for labour (independent charge) P T Parameshwar Naik
For the first time in India the team of doctors of Indiana Hospital, Mangalore headed by Dr. Nisarga conducted a awake open heart surgery for the patient of Bombay blood group on 11th of October said Dr. Yousuf Kumble...
The total wealth of India’s top 100 rich people rose to $250 billion this year as compared to $221 billion in the previous year, a research report showed.
A class IX student of a public school in south Delhi was allegedly gang-raped by three men inside a car parked at a ground near Safdarjung Enclave on Tuesday night
The voluntary services of Shirva unit of Bharat Nirman and Navabharat Nirman Vedike is noteworthy in reaching out the government programmes to the rural folks and creating awareness on cleanliness and hygiene, healthcare services
Vajra Arts Kudla troupe held a muhurat for the Tulu stage play "Nempu Uppad", at Sharavu Mahaganapathi Temple here on October 14, 2013. Santosh Kulur speaking during muhurat said, "Our aim is to promote the Tulu language and
Legendary playback singer Manna Dey died at a city hospital early today after prolonged illness. Dey, 94, who was admitted to Narayana Hrudayalaya five months ago for respiratory problems, died of cardiac arrest at 3:50 AM, a senior doctor at the hospital said. His daughter..
Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, a multi-state scheduled bank promoted by metro-based Billawar Association organized customers meet at Indira Nagar club, Bangalore on Thursday October 24.
An innovative treatment for blocked arteries is now available at A J Hospital & Research Centre, here, wherein clogged arteries are restored with Bioresorbable Vascular Scafford (BVS), said Dr Prashant Marla, medical superintendent...
It’s essential that in order to empower a community socially and economically; they ought to set up their own financial institutions, said state urban development and Udupi district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake.
Raknno, Konkani illustrated weekly will be organizing 2 conventions of Konkani writers’ in Kallianpur, Udupi on Sunday October 27 and in Mangalore on Sunday November 3 to commemorate its platinum jubilee. The conventions will
The women members of different organizations and students unions staged a massive protest rally in the state capital on Monday October 21, urging the state authorities to handover the rape and murder case of Soujanya...
Agitated over the killing of a BSF jawan in firing by Pakistani troops along the international border in Jammu on Tuesday night, Union home minister Sushilkumar
"My grandmother was murdered. My father was murdered. Now I may also be killed one day. I don’t care about it," said
A newlywed woman, allegedly depressed over a marital dispute, hanged herself from the roof of her Subramanyapura house on
Ending uncertainty, the BJP today named Harsh Vardhan as the party’s CM
The new office of Billawa Seva Sangh Kundapur ® was inaugurated at Rangasri Co-op Housing Society, Kaka Sonapat, Veer Savarkar Road, Thane (West) here on Sunday October 20.Of Billawa Seva Sangh Kundapur
The state government will appoint the presidents for Academies that fell vacant after the regime change shortly, said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Dr Parameshwar. Addressing the media persons
In the occasion of our birthday of is founder guru Smt. Jayalakshmi Alva, Sridevi Naritya Kendra will to conferring Natyakala Tapaswi award to Veteran guru Sri. M.R Krishnamurthy, Director Kalakshithi Bangalore on 25th October 2013 at Town Hall Mangalore
Father Muller Medical College Hospital, department of anesthesiology organized a programme to commemorate World Anesthesia Day here recently. It was themed as â€Divinum est sedare dolorem’ (It is divine to abolish pain).
One can capture clear pictures with latest cameras. The skills in handling lenses
Tulu Koota, Kuwait celebrated its first ever World Tulu Convention at Al Kamel Al-Rayes Auditorium, American International School, Hawally, here on Thursday October 17 and Friday October 18. Event started on Thursday at 2:30pm
CID police interrogated 3 persons from Dharmasthala related to rape and murder case of Soujanya on Monday October 21 and recorded their statements.At the backdrop of CBI served notices to Sri Dharmasthala
The Old Port Users Union staged protest at the dock here on Tuesday October 22, urging the port authorities to streamline the annual checking of deep sea fishing trawlers by appointing new incumbent at the earliest.
Ramdev’s brother has been booked by Uttarakhand police for allegedly abducting a former employee of the yoga guru and
Lalu Prasad and Jagdish Sharma were Tuesday disqualified from the Lok Sabha following their conviction in the fodder
The crowds seen for the past several days were no longer visible, and gone were the makeshift tea stalls that had come up in the
The country’s technology hub Bangalore will become the single largest IT cluster in the world by 2020, a top Karnataka government official said today. "Bangalore, you believe it or not- is going to become the single largest IT cluster on the planet by 2020. We will have 20 lakh..
Popularly known as land of Jasmine Pangala Parish dedicated to St. John The Evangelist is in leader in conducting various cultural events, educational camps and social services in the diocese. St. John The Evangelist has
It was a day’s outing for the members of the Lions Club of Moodubelle and their families, nearly 40 in number, on Sunday, October 20, 2013 on St. Mary’s Island that proved to be quite memorable as all the members right from children
As in the previous years, this year too, the parishioners of Moodubelle St. Lawrence Church raised around Rs.1,75,000/- as their contribution on the occasion of the Mission Sunday on 20 October 2013. The total amount included the collection
Completion of 25 successful years serving community, preserving and promoting Konkani flavor in the gulf by itself is a major achievement for any organization. As part of the Silver jubilee celebrations, having successfully organized sports meets charity events, culinary..
The silver jubilee celebrations of â€Akshaya’ Kannada monthly bulletin of metro-based Billawar Association was held at Narayan Guru auditorium, Billawa Bhavan, Santacruz (East) here on Sunday October 20.
Convicted Congress leader Rashid Masood today became the first MP to lose his seat after the Supreme Court struck down a
Shobhan Sarkar, the seer who dreamt of a gold treasure buried under a fort in Daundiya Kheda village in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, Monday wrote a terse
There is no dearth for energy resources in this earth, but its not been better used. This calls for more study and research on environment and energy resources in this regard, said Dr K E Prakash, chancellor of Vishveshwarayya Technological
RJD president and former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad, sentenced to five
A 21-year-old youth was arrested on Saturday after he forced his former girlfriend to consume acid following a tiff at Gorai. The girl, an HSC student, was admitted to the ICCU of a Mira Road hospital and is critical. The accused, Jitendra Sakpal, was earlier in a relationship..
Malpe fishermen who were busy in deep sea fishing near Honnavar on Sunday, October 20, were not only attacked by allegedly Parseen fishermen but also looted fish costing in lacs. The injured fishermen have
The department of Kannada at Mumbai University that is on the threshold of celebrating 100 years, organized centenary commemorating programme and book release programme, and felicitation of distinguished personalities was held...
Giants Group, Brahmavar, near here handed over the donation to the authorities
Four persons including a two-and-half-a-year old boy died in an accident between a
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Saturday defended the allocation of coal
BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday held Congress-led UPA
Kannada Sangh Bahrain organized the most popular Prince and Princess – 2-13 competitions here recently. The competitions were held in different age groups for both boys and girls, attended by a large number of participants and
Taking the initial formal step to be part of NDA, former Chief Minister and KJP President B S Yeddyurappa today asked it to consider making his party an alliance partner of the BJP-led coalition while expressing support to its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.In a letter to NDA Chairman..
The God has no differences of caste, creed and religion. The spiritual awakening is the greatest knowledge one could attain. Indian culture is the greatest culture in the world, which is maternal based. The study of ancient scripture,
The inauguration of the student council 2013- 2014 of Father Muller Medical College was held at decennial memorial hall, here on Friday October 18 at 3:30pm.Dr Sushil Jathanna, director of Global Multispecialty Hospital and Athena Hospital
The Jenny Cup - 2013 was held at Sabhan ground here recently. The cup was organized by Denis Barboza, Anthony Cruza and the Modern Star Boys. Matches began early in the morning with the preliminary rounds consisting of 14 teams that participated in the tournament on a knockout...
Valmiki Jayanti celebrations will be meaningful, when we understand the works of Valmiki and make efforts to follow his ideals in life, said Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo. MLA Lobo was speaking at the inaugural of Valmiki Jayanti celebrations that were organized by Dakshina Kannada
Calisto Abel Mathias is 8 year old and studying in grade 3 in the Indian High School Dubai. In the school he is working very hard to learn the things taught in the class and
Bellevsion Muscat organized an annual picnic to a farmhouse at Barka On 16th October,2013. Members as well as their guests attended the picnic. There was a crowd of 130 people including children. All reached venue at 9.30AM. The day started with a prayer by Walter Mendonca.
After the short period of time misquith show is again returned back to bantwal deanery. The nite is being organized by Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Bantwal deanery. The nite by the young talented singer Kevin Misquith along with his band group “Milestone”
MLA J R Lobo laid foundation stone for concreting 320 meters length with 3.5 meters wide road in Bharati Nagar, near KSRTC bus stand, Bejai, here on Thursday October 17.The concreting will be executed at a cost of Rs 1.03
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) organized the first ever athletic meet for all Mangalorean Catholic expatriates, at Kuwait Athletic Association stadium, Keifan, here on Wednesday October 16.
Allegations have not affected the belief people have on the Kshetra, neither has it shaken my self confidence. However all these incidents have hurt me. With the blessings of Lord Sri Manjunatheshwar and the people of the Kshetra..
An inane clash took place at Kalianpur while Muslim Community were offering namaz at a building in at Nejar on Wendesday. The building was on a stay order raised by the Hindu communities for the construction of the mosque and the namaz was offered there. The pro-Hindu outfits raised..
St. Ignatius Loyola church, Paladka parishioners who are living in UAE organized "get together” in Mamzar park on 16th of October, 2013. The get-together started with a prayer by Paladka Parish Priest Fr. Ivan Rodrigues, followed by introduction of the members to each other..
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that his mother Sonia Gandhi was breathless when she was rushed
“Certain questions pertaining to the molestation of an LKG kid of Madhav Kripa School allegedly by the bus conductor and the cleaner have remained unanswered. Hence the case needs to be further investigated,” said Dalit Sangarsh Samiti (DSS) on Wednesday, October 16.
Bidaar, Konkani story book authored by Ronnie Arun was released in a function held at Kalaangann, Makale, Shaktinagar, here on Wednesday October 16 evening. It’s the first ever book authored by Ronnie Arun.
pineapple is a neglected fruit, but it has nutrients that are not common in other fruits, "Pineapple is a unique fruit - it is actually multiple fruits fused together
John Salvadore Lewis Mount Rosary Kallianpura (68 years.) Husband of Rita
Endorsing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as BJP’s prime ministerial candidate for the first time, party patriarch L K Advani
The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee Wednesday issued notices to its office
Albert Sequeira (87) Husband of Nathalia Sequeira, father of Samuel, Jacintha
Kannada actor and film producer Raghavendra Rajkumar, son of thespian late Rajkumar, was today admitted to a city hospital for a brain clot. "Raghavendra Rajkumar was brought to the hospital at 9:15 am. He was presented with an acute medical condition," Dr Medha Huilgol..
CBI arrested former tourism Minister and BJP MLA Anand Singh on Thursday. The MLA had been absconding from a month. Anand Singh was nabbed at the Bangalore International Airport as he flew in from Singapore, where he had been hiding. The MLA is an accused in the Belekeri
On 22 July 2013, the two important Italian tourist centers that were included in our ‘Wonders of Europe’ tour list were Pisa, famous for the so called ‘Leaning Tower of Pisa’ and Florence known as the city that gave birth to..[By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
Coastal cities of Mangalore and Udupi are set to get 65 low-floor buses for city routes by April-May 2014. The ministry of urban development has sanctioned these non-AC buses under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JnNURM) to the KSRTC’s Mangalore division.
Today, Muslims all over the world will celebrate the festival of sacrifice Eid al-Adha, also popular by the name Bakr-id.This festival is marked as a sign of the ability Abraham to sacrifice his only son at God’s command.
Akshaya, Kannada monthly bulletin published by the metro-based Billawar Association has indeed become popular, as it has forged the bond of social and literary sphere. We have grown along with the bulletin which has brought
Heralding an end to its banking secrecy wall, Switzerland will now share bank account and other details with foreign countries, including India, even without prior intimation to concerned persons and on the basis of queries emanating from stolen data.
The legendary litterateur Dr Shivaram Karant loved the children the most, while Karantotsav celebration should provide a stage to children to exhibit their inherent talent. The inherent talent should be brought to experimental level.
The audio launch of the first international Tulu movie â€Nirel’, which has been completely shot in the UAE, took place amidst a huge crowd during the Dasara celebration here on Monday October 14. After the audio release, music director Abhishek S N entertained the crowd with the song â€Daane’
The Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha will celebrate its Silver Jubilee in the month of January, 2014 by presenting Dr. Eugene D’Souza’s Konkani Play “Jivithachi Saanz…” (Evening of Life…), the story of the family of a
Tulunadu known for its culture, religious diversity is a land of celebrations. With unmatched religious fervor, Tulnadu worships its Gods and Goddesses with as much religious sanctity as their forefathers did. World Tulu Convention 2013
Sri Madwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management, Bantakal, near here will be organizing the first ever national technological convention on Environment and recent developments in energy management at the Institute
The nine-day Mangalore Dasara or Navaratri celebrations culminated with a grand procession amidst thousands of devotees here on Monday, October 14. The procession began from Kudroli Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Temple in the evening and will end early morning on Tuesday October
The first anniversary of the creation of the Udupi Diocese and the installation of Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo as its first Bishop was celebrated with a solemn Thanksgiving Mass concelebrated by the Bishop along with nearly 50
A study tour for the science students of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle was organized on 10 October 2013 with a view to give them exposure in the fields of health and engineering. The students first visited Fr. Muller’s Medical
Catholic Sabha of Udupi deanery, in association with Perampalli - Our Lady of
A large panel on the belly of a Bangalore-bound Dreamliner of Air India fell off mid-air
"I heard pilgrims screaming on the bridge that police were dumping bodies and throwing injured but alive children into the
Muddu Moodubelle, higher grade announcer of All India Radio (AIR), Mangalore station
Divya R Kotian elected as president of Thiya Samaj ® women wing western
A torch light parade by hundreds of participants, followed by fire works and a laser beam show at the Banni Mantap
The preparations are underway for the upcoming Paryaya celebrations at Kaniyoor
She is about ninety-year-old, with deep eyes, face full of wrinkles, bend back, who has sacrificed everything for her children
The Pingara Group comprising of youngster specialized in Event Management was inaugurated on the auspicious Dusserha Day on Monday, 14 October 2013 at 4 pm at Naalkubeedi. The inaugural programme was presided over
Konkani singing competition was held at the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor on 13thOctober 2013 organised by ICYM Pamboor. The competitions had various sub groups such as Solo, Duet and Group Singing. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul was present for the programme.The programme started
At least 115 pilgrims, including 30 children were killed and more than 100 injured in a stampede on narrow bridge to the historic Ratangarh temple in Datia district of Madhya
The audio release of the first international Tulu movie â€Nirel’, which has been fully shot in different locations across United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be held during a function scheduled to be held at Lalbagh, opposite to Saibeen Complex here on Monday October 14 at 8.30 pm...
The Muslim brethrens celebrated Bakrid at the historical Edga maidan with mass
The grotto of Mother Mary at Loretto parish, near here was damaged by miscreants on Saturday October 12 night.The incident came to light on Sunday October 13 early morning, when a youth noticed the damaged glass...
It is not his profession but ’hiss’ passion. For Gururaj Sanil, 45, a snake expert from Puttur village in Udupi district, catching snakes and leaving them in the Western Ghats is a passion. He has caught about 13,000 snakes including 58 king cobras in the past 24 years.
Tulukoota Qatar, affiliated to ICC under the aegis of Embassy of India Doha Qatar, as part of its endeavor to provide a platform for fellow Tuluvas and Kannadigas to exhibit their talent in the field of General Knowledge and also encourage reading habits,had sucessfully organised their
St Joseph’s P U College girls team won the State level football tournament organised by Department of Pre University Education, Karnataka. The tournament was held at Tumkur. St Josephs girls thrashed Bangalore Rural 9-0
Karnataka Sangh – Abu Dhabi will be organizing Karnataka Rajyotsav celebration with traditional gaiety and splendor, scheduled to be held at India Social and Cultural Centre, Mina Road, here on Friday November 1 at 10.30am.
People run for shelter following a cyclone warning at the Bay of Bengal coast in Gopalpur beach in Ganjam district about 200 kilometers (125 miles) from the eastern Indian city Bhubaneswar
Billava Sangha Kuwait successfully held its first Family Picnic on 4 Oct 2013 at Mishref Gardens. The pleasant sunny day of October proved to be an enjoyable and pleasurable day with excitement being well evident as all
Faced with the prospects of thin attendance owing to Hindu festival ’Karvachauth’, the Congress has cancelled
The inaugural of exhibition and sale of products that are produced by the beneficiaries of Udyogini Project, the members of Stree Shakti self-help-groups, the women entrepreneurs was held at Shanti Church auditorium,
It’s the 2nd year anniversary celebration of konkanimilan.com site, publishing the national and international news in our mother tongue Konkani. Your favorite Two years old Konkani Milan requires cute and beautiful Toddler, as it has decided to have kid’s photo contest.
Alumni Association of Father Muller organizing Alumni meet at conference hall, here on Saturday October 12.The city-based Sanjeevini College of Nursing principal Molly Saldhana was the chief guest of the occasion. Father Muller Charitable Institution director Fr Patrick Rodrigues presided
Mandd Sobhann, a city-based Konkani organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide, will be staging The Legacy, carrying forward the legacy of the Mandd Sobhann genre of music,
Udupi Diocese will be completing its first year of its formation on Tuesday, 15 October 2013 and the anniversary will be observed in a befitting manner by offering a solemn Thanksgiving Mass by the Bishop, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald
Konkani poet and writer Leo John D’Souza passed away in Bangalore on Thursday, after an illness. He was 79. Mr. D’Souza wrote more than 3,000 poems under the pen name Kaavyadaas. He used the name Liyab for other writings. He authored Konkani poetry anthologies Dev Haaslo..
With Cyclone Phailin expected to hit the land at Gopalpur in less than 24 hours from now, the sea has already turned turbulent
Controversial independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya, who had to resign from the UP cabinet in March after killing of DSP Zia-ul-Haq in Pratapgarh, was
The Rastriya Swayam Sangh (RSS) activists held a rally from U K Achar roundabout till M S R S College, Shirva...
Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar has been the most complete batsman of his time, the most prolific run maker of all time, and arguably the biggest cricket icon the game has ever known. Perhaps the most complete batsman and the most worshipped cricketer in the world, Tendulkar hold just about every batting record worth ..
Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday announced his decision to retire from Test cricket after playing his landmark 200th match against the West Indies next month, bringing an end to the intense speculation about his future. The 40-year-old Tendulkar, who has not been in the best of form..
The department of pediatric nursing and M Sc nursing of Father Muller College of Nursing organized a regional workshop on â€Physical Assessment of Childhood Period’ at conference hall, here on Thursday October 10.
Superstar Hrithik Roshan (Krrish) will descend in Vile Parle at MLA Krishna Hegde Dandiya Raas Celebrations on Sunday October 13.Hrithik has chosen the Dandiya Raas organized by Krishna Hegde Pratishthan to promote...
Mogaveers UAE are all set to conduct a cricket tournament on 11th October, 2013 at Zabeel Park, Dubai -GATE NO- 6. with Family picnic & get together with fun filled day long programme up to 8pm. The Match timings are from 7am to
The Multi-billion-dollar global conglomerate,Alukkas Group opened the first of its 3-in-1 shopping experience in Kuwait City on Tuesday. The mega room was opened under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikh Ali Jaber Ahmed Al-Sabah, the Governor of Capital Governate and celebrity
Cyclone ’Phailin’ which was to make landfall two days from now, possibly near
The funeral of Michael Leo Serrao (58.), a native of Jaarigekatte, (Kirehn-Kinnigoli) Mundkuru in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka who passed away in the suburban Bhayandar, a few days ago was held as per
A 31-year-old man from Udupi in Karnataka was arrested on Thursday by the city crime branch for sending obscene text messages to actors and models. The accused, Harish Padmanabha Bhat (31), who has done computer diploma and is computer savvy was booked under the Information
The funeral of 58 year-old Michael Leo Serrao, a native of Jaarigekatte, Mundkur who was working as a waiter in Hot Sip Bar, Gokuldham, Bhayandar (East) here owing to cardiac arrest on Sunday October 6, will be held in the leadership of metro’s renowned journalist
Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo paid a visit to Nav Sainik state-level NCC camp of one-month underway at the backwaters of Swarna River at Udyavar, near here on Thursday October 10 morning.
Catholic Sabha Udupi deanery level elocUtion competition was held on
Ayurveda relies in nature cure. The nature has everything that can cure human diseases. If one uses them wisely one can be disease-free and live longer. Ayurvedic medicines have no side effects, said Dr Vinaya K, medical officer of Government Ayurvedic Clinic, Amasebail.
Seemandhra got no respite from power blackouts for the fourth day on Wednesday while talks with striking govt employees
Bunts Dubai has scheduled to organizing its biennial â€HEATSHIELD THROWBALL TOURNAMENT’ on Friday the 6th December 2013 at Wanderers Sports Club - Shrajah , UAE. The tournament will begin sharp at 8 AM and
Mogachi Lahran troupe will be staging Naach Baila Naach Season 2 for those above 25 years of age which included Konkani Laughter Challenge at J S S International School, Sheikh Zayed Road, here on Friday December 13.
Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) has extended its helping hand to 9 Indian workers to return back to India.NINE newly recruited expatriate Indian Workers-arrived in Abu Dhabi, UAE, claim to have been duped by their recruitment
Raghupathi Bhat, former BJP MLA from Udupi constituency has entered into wedlock on Wednesday October 9, for a second time, with Shilpa Shastri a divorcee hailing from Barkur near Brahmavar..[Video]
Shashidar Wagle, chairman of Sri Durgaparameshwari temple, Bantakal, offered motion of nine-day Navaratri Utsav here on Saturday October 5. The journalist B Pundalika Marate Shirva was the chief guest of the occasion.
1 kg of gold which was concealed inside the passenger seat accidentally fell down when other person sat on the seat. The incident took place in a Mangalore bound Jet Airways Flight from Dubai on Monday, October 7. The gold which was spotted by an alert crew member was handed
Nammavaru, an Association of Brahmins from Old Mysore now residing in the city, organized an exhibition of idols on the occasion of Mysore Dasara Utsav at Sharavu Mahaganapati temple, here from Sunday October 6...
Emirates Pangalites, UAE will be holding a domestic workers day-out on Friday, 01 November 2013 at Zabeel Park, Gate No. 1. This day is specially planned for all Konkani speaking domestic workers who are working and residing in UAE.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi wants to retire when she turns 70 in 2016 and this is what has prompted the party to give a
BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi was the most searched politician,
Waking up early on the early morning of 21 July 2013, we packed our belongings and got ready to move on to the last country on the list of ‘Wonders of Europe’ Tour-Italy in which we were scheduled to visit four historic.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
Mangalore diocesan dean Fr J B Crasta symbolically inaugurated the Jeevan Jyothi Camps - 2013camp at Valencia, here on Monday October 7.The Jeevan Jyothi Camps for the year 2013 for Class X students of Episcopal
The annual sports day of St Theresa School was held at the Mangala Stadium in a frolicsome atmosphere here on Sunday October 5.The Sports Day commenced at 08:45 am with the welcoming of the chief guest Supreet Raj, a sportsman passionate about high jump.
Jab Tak Hain Jaan, the much-hyped musical extravaganza by the Indian Cultural Society (ICS) was held at the American International School here on Friday October.The glittering event saw ecstatic crowd who flocked the auditorium from
Fifty-eight-year-old Michael Leo Serrao, a native of Kinnigoli in Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka passed away owing to cardiac arrest here on Sunday October 6.As per the information gathered, Michael was working in hotel
Charkop Kannadigara Balaga of Kandivali celebrated its fourteenth annual day at Haryana Bhavan, Charkop, Kandivali (West) here on Sunday October 6 morning. The meeting began with Sharada puja on the occasion. Bombay Bunts Association President Adv. Ratnakar V. Shetty
Yuva Jain Milan – Beltangady for the first time ever organized state level flood-lit shuttle badminton tourney at Indraprasta indoor stadium of SDM College, here on Saturday October 5. Beltangady city Bar Association
Accusing Congress of pursuing a "divisive agenda", BJP today asked its chief
Rosario Cathedral Church celebrated the titular feast of their patroness, Our Queen of Holy Rosary on 6th October with devotion and fanfare, for which Rt. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’ Souza the Bishop of Mangalore was the main celebrant along with 16 concelebrants
Rajesh, a resident from Mangalore, arrived to city to meet his friends in a drunken state here on October 6. After reaching Udupi and meeting his friends he got into a fight with them. Raged by the treatment meted out on him, he climbed a electric pole near Geetanjali Theatre..
Shravya Jain, a student of Borkalgudde Higher Primary School, near here qualified
NRI businessman Yusuffali MA, who runs the largest retail chain in the UAE, has topped the list of the most powerful Indians in the Gulf region for the 4th time in a row with an annual turnover of USD 4.5 billion. Kerala-born Yusuffali, Managing Director of Abu Dhabi- based EMKE..
A specially commissioned book, CASK and Fellow Centurions, was launched at the opening function, with Mrs. Margaret Alva, Governor of Rajasthan, presiding, of the year-long centenary celebrations of Catholic Association of
At the joint aegis of Prabhat Colony Citizen Association, Lions Club of Bombay Wellington Crescent and Prabhat Colony Ganeshotsav Mandal (Gandhi Chowk), mega health check up camp was held at Pejavar mutt, Madwa Bhavan,
Soon after the news of fifty-eight-year-old Michael Leo Serrao’s death was published in websites, his family was identified as hailing from Jarigekatte in Kinnigoli. Serrao, who was employed as a waiter at Hot Sip Bar in Gokuldam,
In an effort to showcase the inherent sense of humour among the people of Dakshina Kannada, Namma TV in association with Sri Shastavu Bhoothanatheshwara Temple conceptualized a standup comedy reality show ’Bale..
The Alupas were the first to rule Karkala. Their rule was followed by the Santaras, who were the feudatories of Alupas for many years. Karkala, or ancient PandyaNagari, attained political and cultural importance from.. [History of Tulunadu - Part Two]
Tulunadu-History
â€Yakshagana – a folk performing art of coastal Karnataka has attracted the viewers worldwide and through its educative value still remains as an immortal art,’ said Kumble Sundar Rao, a veteran artiste and former chairman of Karnataka Yakshagana Academy.
Fresh sexual assault complaints have been registered against controversial self-styled
Ganiga Samaj UAE announced their blood donation camp scheduled to be held on 11th October, 2013 at Latifa Hospital (former Al Wasl Hospital) from 12.30 PM to 2.30 PM.Enthusiastic donors are being invited to come in large
The young lawyer and social activist Santosh Kumar Moodubelle elected as president BJP Yuva Morcha of Kaup legislative assembly constituency.
Navaratri Utsav begun at Saraswat Cultural and Recreation Centre, promoted by GSB Sabha Dahisar Borivali ®, in the presence of Swami Sudhindrateerta of Kashi mutt, here on Saturday October 5. The golden façade and golden puja
K K Kalavarkar, senior litterateur, movie actor and multifaceted personality was unanimously elected as chairman of Kundapur taluk thirteenth Kannada Sahitya Sammelan, that will be held at Siddapur, near here
It will be one year wherein Soujanya, a student of SDM College, Ujire and a native of Dharmasthala was raped and brutally murdered on October 9 2012. The general conception is that the law enforcement agencies are trying
The Shiv Sena today said that Narendra Modi’s "toilets first, temples later" remarks show that the BJP is not in touch with the
President Pranab Mukherjee today described as speculation L K Advani
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M. Veerappa Moily Saturday launched the sale of five-kg cooking gas cylinder here at the non-subsidised rate of Rs.492 per cylinder, including taxes. Unveiling the free trade LPG (cooking gas) scheme at a retail outlet of the state-run Bharat..
Honey Singh, who was in news after Delhi gang rape for an offensive lyrics against women, is all set to mesmerise youngsters of Manipal, the town which witnessed another gang rape in June this year. ’Yo Yo Honey Singh in Manipal’, the live music concert, will be held under the aegis
Timely intervention of the police and the deputy commissioner of Udupi district averted a possible communally discordant note in Udupi and Manipal on Wednesday. Students of Manipal
Rejecting any possibility of reviving electoral ties with the BJP, Odisha Chief Minister and ruling BJD president Naveen Patnaik today said he was not
YSR Congress party president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy will launch an indefinite fast here from Saturday to protest the decision to bifurcate Andhra Pradesh by
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore celebrated its 70th anniversary on Sunday September 23 at Don Bosco Hall here. Roy Castelino, President of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan was the chief guest of the celebration. For the
Migrant workers, students and those with transferable jobs wanting to get cooking gas need not wait for a permanent connection. They can now get cooking gas cylinders from the nearest petrol pump that sells it. Those unhappy with their distributor and want to change..
A special CBI court Thursday jailed former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad for five years and fined him Rs.25 lakh for his involvement in the fodder scam.
All professions in the society are dignified. Meanwhile, if one maintains ethics in his profession that gives him dignity and respect in the society. If the society disregards people, then there prevails chaos. Rotary Club International (RCI) issues
October 2 happened to be beginning of Centenary Year for State Bank of Mysore (SBM), apart from Gandhi Jayanthi celebrations. It was founded by Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar Bahadur, the then Maharaja of Mysore...
Having thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of Switzerland, its snowcapped mountains, lush green terrain and expansive lakes, we headed towards Austria on the morning of 19 July 2013. Our first destination for the day was.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
Forced by Rahul Gandhi’s open trashing of the government, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to withdraw the controversial ordinance
The country has not seen such a honest politician, staunch patriot, whose words always followed in his deeds, strong willed to take right decisions in critical situations like Lalbahadur Shastry, said senior teacher B Pundalika Marate.
Dakshina Kannada district Deputy Commissioner (DC) N Prakash garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the park located besides Town Hall, here on Wednesday October 2, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Save Netravati River Committee that was formed to stage struggle against the ambitious project - diversion of Lifeline River that is meeting drinking water supply and irrigation of huge hectares of farmlands in undivided Dakshina Kannada
AGE – Mangalore, organized the celebration of World Elderly Day during a function held at Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work auditorium, here on Tuesday October 1. AGE – Mangalore is the one of the NGOs working for betterment of
A series of thefts have been reported from the Uchila locality in Padubidri Police Station limits on Monday September 30 night. The thieves entered five Houses in Polya Uchila and a house in Church road. Athika Hussain and his family went to their relatives house to spend the
City police on Tuesday arrested a business management student in connection with the gang rape of a minor girl. The 13-year-old girl from Kulshekhar was allegedly sexually abused by the accused Vikesh (20), student of a B-School in the outskirts of the city and his friend..
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu Wednesday dubbed Prime Minister Mamohan Singh as a "tool" of Congress president Sonia Gandhi while praising BJP’s prime ministerial
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) an aspiring team from UAE was officially launched on Friday September 27 at a grand party organized at the Indian Club, here. The event was graced by international cricket players Charles Coventry and
As many as 72 sitting MPs face criminal charges and could be disqualified if convicted for over two years, watchdog Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) said Tuesday.
CBI has filed a case against the then Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran and BSNL officials for allegedly allotting 300 high-speed telephone lines to Maran’s residence in Chennai
even undertrial prisoners allegedly belonging to banned outfit SIMI, including two who had shot dead three persons in a
Bollywood’s incarcerated actor Sanjay Dutt was granted a two-week parole by Pune’s Yerawada Central Jail authorities for medical reasons, official sources confirmed here Tuesday. Dutt had sought a month’s parole in mid-August to get medical treatment for certain illnesses..
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road® organized “Konkani Talent Competition” at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church, Mira road on 2th September, 2013. The competition was conducted in Elocution, Singing and Dance
Infuriated over rejection of her marriage proposal, a 20-year-old girl allegedly threw acid on her lover in Padhni village here, police said on Tuesday. The girl threw acid on Dharmendra on Monday afternoon, they said, adding that she had been angry with her lover ever since..
After successful historical event “ Jalsa Junoon Ka’ Indian Cultural Society is going to host "Jab Tak Hai Jaan” with King of Comedy RAJU SRIVASTAV & leading playback singer JAVED ALI on Friday 4th October at AIS.
The metro-based Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti, NGO, striving for integral development of undivided Dakshina Kannada (DK) district of Karnataka, convened its eighth annual general body meeting and annual get-together...
Catholic Sabha Udupi Varado conducted health awareness progeramme for women
James Menezes (54), H/o of Patricia Menezes Passed away on 30th September
With barely a few hours left for the judgment in the multi-crore fodder scam, a pall of gloom has descended on Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)
Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad’s eldest son Tejasavi Yadav said Monday that the conviction of his father in a fodder scam case by a Special CBI court
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad today suffered a major blow when a special CBI court convicted him in a 17-year
Just out after 16 months in jail, YSR Congress President Y S Jaganmohan Reddy today sent signals that he was
CM Siddaramaiah paid a courtesy-visit to Bishop’s House and met Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza here on Sunday September 29.â€During my first visit to Mangalore after becoming CM, I have made it a point to meet the Bishop just
My church and my labour ಸರ್ಥಿ ಶ್ರಮಾಧಾನ್: The inaugural parish voluntary Labour Day was held at Mount Rosary new church building, here on Sunday September 29.The parish priest prayed for the project laying of tiles for the church
The department of cardiology and cardio-thoracic surgery of Nitte University and K S Hegde Hospital in association with Dakshina Kannada district chapter of Indian Medical Association (IMA) organized marathon walk on the occasion
“Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothers that you do unto me”St. Vincent De Paul Church, Katapadi celebrated their patron’s feast after 40yrs on Friday27th September 2013 @10.30. St. Vincent De Paul has always been an
Kalachakra, a social and meaningful Tulu drama was wonderfully enacted by Rangabhoomi theater troupe (Udupi), at the Abu Dhabi Indian Scholl on Friday evening. The award winning drama was organized
For accountability, the department of collegiate education (DCE), Mangalore region, is all set to introduce biometric attendance system for lecturers. Equipped with face recognition as one of its features, the system will be launched in 32 first-grade colleges in Dakshina Kannada..
Jaycees Club International (JCI) has been doing yeomen service in identifying the helpless people and helping them to come to the mainstream of society. This noble work has to be consistent, said JCI zonal president Sridar P S.
A large number of people responded to the free eye check up camp sponsored collectively by Lions, Lioness, Leo Clubs of Moodubelle, Prasad Netralaya Udupi, District Health Department, NSS Unit of St. Lawrence College, Moodubelle,
Akashvani Sangeeta Sammelan - 2013 was organized by All India Radio, Mangalore and presented 2 concerts at Town Hall, here on Saturday September 28 evening. In the first concert, Vidhushi Kolkatta Padmavathi Saranathan
Wilfred E. Fernandes, a well-known and dynamic personality among the Mangaloreans a talented singer, actor, musician and organizer, has been unanimously chosen to lead Pearls of Mangalore. Pearls of Mangalore, a talent forum for the
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accompanied by other ministers, MLAs visited Dharmasthala on Sunday, September 29 for the first time after becoming chief minister. Speaking to the presspersons, CM said that people have the misconception regarding the Ettinahole Project.
A fortnight after he was anointed as BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi today relinquished the post of Election
BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for describing his
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) unit of Mangalore diocese staged a stir, in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner (DC) here on Saturday September 28, urging both union and state government to drop the Niddodi
A six-year-old girl, who was today rescued from a 400-feet borewell in a
The death toll in the Mazgaon building collapse today rose to 43 even as rescuers
It may not be a very glamorous food, but eggplant is packed with fiber and contains the whole gamut of B vitamins, which give you all the energy you need.
Philippines beauty Megan Young was today crowned Miss World 2013 after beating 130 contestants across the globe. This is the first time Miss Philippines has been awarded the title in the 63rd Miss World grand final pageant on the resort island of Bali.
â€Teaching is a noble profession. My parent was a teacher and if I get a chance I would become a teacher. Teacher is a like potter who moulds the students into a beautiful vessel. Therefore the responsibility of the teachers is immense in
Little Flowers Mukamar, an association of parishioners of Mukamar parish in Udupi diocese working in different emirates of UAE gathered along with their well-wishers, friends and families at India Club here on Friday September
Anandraya Kamath, aged 75 years, a former teacher of St. Lawrence High School passed away on Sunday, 22 September 2013 at his native place-Uppoor (Kolalgiri) following brief period of illness.
A group of youth concerned with road safety led by city-based M/s Silva Earthmovers proprietor Alwyn D’Silva worked through the night on Thursday September 26 till wee hours of Friday September 27, in filling up the innumerable
Kalachakra, Tulu play presented by Udupi-based Rangabhoomi theater troupe along with the artistes of metro based Nama Tuluver, amateur theater troupe formed by Indian expats hailing from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi..
Valentine D’Souza will take charge as inspector of City Crime Branch. He has replaced Venkatesh Prasanna. D’Souza will be assuming the charge on September 29. A recipient of Shri Shivappa Nayak award and Shri Pulkeshi..
In a dramatic appearance at the Press Club of India here, Congress vice president
At the aegis of district tourism department and Dakshina Kannada district administration, World Tourism Day was celebrated at Ravindra Kala Mantap, University College, here on Friday September 27.
Tulu Nadu is the Tulu speaking region of Karnataka and Kerala, India. It consists of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and the northern parts of the Kasaragod district of Kerala up to the river Chandragiri... [By Edward DSouza]
Tulunadu-History
The old students of St. Lawrence Primary School Moodubelle gathered for the first time in Mumbai at Mira Road on Sunday 22nd September 2013 at 4.30pm. The meeting was held at the residence of Mr. Elias
It may have been a simple misunderstanding, but the perceived bomb hoax call kept employees at the Infosys’ Kottara centre and police on tenterhooks for over three hours on Thursday. The call from the home landline of artist Koti Prasad Alva to Infosys triggered panic on its campus..
The philanthropist and NRI entrepreneur Ronald Colaco symbolically launched first-ever Konkani web-serial, produced by Vincent Fernandes of ’Mogachi Lahran’ fame at Fortune Plaza Hotel here on Wednesday September 25.
Demanding a thorough probe into mysterious death of a college student, the ABVP has called for a college bandh, barring Pre University, on Friday. This follows after the body of Akshata (18), a second year..
Rickshaw Driver, Tulu movie produced under the banner Sri Muthu Film will be screened here on Friday September 27. Addressing the media persons during the press meet held at City Center, here on Thursday September 26, the movie director Ha Su Rajashekar said that the film..
Senior BJP leader L K Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a public platform for
Ashok Menezes, a well-known & dynamic personality among Pamboorians, has been elected as Main Co-ordinator of Pamboorians (Pamboorians UAE Family Meet) In a recently held general body meeting at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, members of the association gathered to elect
A teacher of a private school on the outskirts of Mangalore allegedly made 23 students to do over 1,000 sit-ups for not bringing their notebooks on Monday. Students who experienced pain in the legs did not attend school since Tuesday. The Nishara Public School at Harekala..
Pamboorians, an unit of Pamboorians UAE Family Meet, celebrated Nativity Feast "Monti Fest" in a traditional way together as one family at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama, Dubai on Thursday, 12th September 2013 from 8.00 PM onwards. The special attraction of this
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai is pleased to announce their annual picnic of the year 2013. "SMKC FAMILY FUN DAY 2013", a day filled with thrill and gifts galore is scheduled on Friday, 8 Nov, 2013, Zabeel Park , Gate No .1, from 9.00 AM onwards to 5.00 PM.
A City businessman was among those killed in an attack on the Westgate mall in Nairobi by Somalian Al-Shabaab militants. B N Sudarshan (50) lived at Sridhar farm in Hejjala on the Bangalore-Mysore highway, about 25 km from here. Sudarshan was in Nairobi on a business trip. He was shot..
“There is strong relation between higher education and economy. By achieving success in higher education we will be able to strengthen economy as well. In India only 16 per cent of students are taking up higher studies.
The Congress has lost the capacity to fight the BJP, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra
After undergoing imprisonment for four years six months, alleged Naxalite Horle Saroja (25) was released from Mangalore District Jail on Wednesday after Udupi District and Sessions court acquitted her in the last of 22 cases she was booked under. She underwent the imprisonment..
“Dubau”, the eighth drama of Agnelo Mascarenhas will be staged on 19th October 2013 at 6.30 pm in Freeman’s Bay Community Hall in Auckland. Agnelo and his troupe are all set to entertain and look forward to seeing you there.
Aangann Konknnechem Riyadh held its 2013 Annual General Body Meeting at Al Jaww in Riyadh on 20th September,2013 . The AGM was a resounding success, and has helped pave the way forward. The detailed financial statement was
Congress President Sonia Gandhi would undertake a thanks-giving trip to Karnataka
It is one feast that is very greatly revered and celebrated in all the churches around the world. Birthday of Mary, the Mother of Jesus and our Mother. Any birthday we celebrate gives us the opportunity of celebrating the gift of life. In every family the birthday of a mother..
The union minister for road and highways Oscar Fernandes said that there will be a Special Secretary to monitor developmental projects in DK and Udupi districts soon.He was speaking after accepting memorandum from MLA...
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr Veerebdra Heggade accorded grand welcome to Swami Raghaveshwar Bharati of Ramachandrapura mutt, Hosanagar, when the latter arrived at Sri Kshetra
The members of Mangalorean Milagres Society (MMS) celebrated the feast of nativity and new rice day on Sunday, 22nd September, 2013 at the society premises. The program began with invocation and a prayer ceremony led by..
Rajastan Governor Margaret Alva launched the centenary celebrations of Catholic Association of South India (CASK), a laity organization at a glittering function held at Milagres auditorium, here on Sunday September 22.
A special CBI court Monday granted conditional bail to YSR Congress president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in a
With the aim of developing personality among the youth and mobilizing their energy in positive direction in building an healthy society and strong nation, the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Unit was inaugurated
The prize distribution ceremony of the various Konkani competitions conducted during the year by Konkani Natak Sabha® was held on 21st September at Don Bosco Hall here. The competitions held during the year were Allocation,
Dharmendra K, chairman of cooking gas and ration consumers Forum urged the Dakshina Kannada (DK) district administration as not to make Aadhaar Card number mandatory for LPG cylinders distribution effective from next
Udupi based Rangabhoomi ® theater group, in association with Dubai based Nama Tuluveru, a theater group engaged in promoting Tulu culture with a cause, will be staging Tulu social play, Kalachakra, at Indian High School Auditorium
Moradabad SSP allegedly beat three police followers posted at his residence, following which Uttar Pradesh government
Bridgit H.Mathias (81) (Nandalike, Belman), Siddharth Nagar, Mira Road-E, Mumbai. Wife of Late Henry Mathias.
The gruesome murder of a woman by her husband, who later plunged to death from a high-rise apartment building in the City on
When people were about to come out from the gruesome incident where a medical student was gang raped by the three auto drivers, another incident of molestation has taken place in the education town. Adding insult to the injury is the fact that this time a school going kid
Paladka parishioners staying in Israel held a unique way of preparing the centenary celebration of the parish. As the parish in Mangalore diocese dedicated to the Jesuit Saint Ignatius Loyola built on November 17th, 1913 is at the brink of having its grand centenary..
An epilepsy student became a victim died owing to his family’s faith in superstitious belief, being reported from Kuddupadav in Kepu village near Vittal here. The victim has been identified as twenty-one-year-old Mohammed Ashiq..
Konkani Mandal, Chakala celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mary at Holy Family parish, Andheri (East) here on Sunday September 15 morning. It was being organized for the successive fifth year.Fr Leo Suvares SJ and Fr Charles Vaz
Vamanjooreans UAE had celebrated Monthi feast on 20th September 2013 at Bangalore Empire, Karama which started at 8.00 p.m. The program started by offering flowers to Mother Mary followed by prayer lead by Reshma Pinto
â€The idea behind forming Indian Bunts Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI) is to promote business and industrial activities among community members. This forum would help the community to discuss issues, problems, challenges and
A court here on Saturday awarded life imprisonment to two men held guilty of raping a minor girl inside an empty train coach at the Mangalore Central railway station in 2010. Judge BK Naik said K Ashok (23), an employee of a railway contractor, and A Nishit (20), a railway employee..
The union minister for food and public distribution Professor K V Thomus released book of â€Vision - 2025’ brought out by Indian Vegetable Oil Industry and Trade during the golden jubilee celebration of Solvent Extractor’s Association of India
Konkani Catholic Association, Bangalore (KONCAB) organized half-day â€Yuva Milan’ Konkani youth get-together on at Karnataka Regional Organization for Social Service (KROSS) Hall, near Da Costa Layout, St Thomas Town, here on Sunday September 22. Event started with the prayer...
BJP legislator Sangeet Som, one of the 16 political leaders accused in the Muzaffarnagar violence, surrendered
The district administration went into a tizzy after residents of large swathes of areas around Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) and Baikampady Industrial Estate complained of a nauseating smell Friday afternoon. Complaints of a “gas leak” were received from..
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) department of economics, in association with Association of Mangalore University College Teachers (AMUCT) will be organizing a UGC sponsored national level workshop themed Changing
After the grand success of “Dhoom Machale Season-1” with Terence Lewis in 2012, Indian Youth Society-Kuwait (IYS) will be presenting grand finale of "Dhoom Machale Season-2" Dance competition on Friday 27th September
It looks like Chennai is losing ground to Bangalore as the southern gateway for business and tourism owing to deficiencies at the city airport. After overtaking Chennai in domestic passenger traffic, Bangalore airport is inching
A simple science experiment carried out in private literally backfired with one volunteer suffering injuries to his eyes here on Monday. Pranks played by boys of St Rita English Higher Primary School ended up injuring their classmate, Amogh G A, 12, a class VII student.
JDS will shortlist the candidates to contest from the district for the upcoming
The district unit of Campus Front of India (CFI) staged a massive protest at clock tower here, on Thursday September 19 against recent incident in Hyderabad.CFI Karnataka president Iqbal Bellary inaugurated the protest
K S Hegde Charitable Hospital, cardiology and cardiothoracic department organized various competitions for the students of different schools in Dakshina Kannada (DK) district on the occasion of Word Heart Day here on Saturday September
Kannada Sahitya Parishat – Maharashtra unit organized three-day workshop on Astronomy in Indian astrology in association with Karnataka Sanskrit Univesity, Bangalore, Mumbai branch of Pejavar mutt, Ambika Devi temple Trust...
India Social and Cultural Centre celebrated the Onam Festival on Friday, the 20th September attended by well known personalities and HE. M.K. Lokesh,Ambassador of India. The celebrations began at 12 noon and went on up to 4 pm. The Ambassador of India was accorded a grand welcome..
A peoples’ awareness mobile will arrive here on Monday September 23 with a message to introduce universal education in schools and colleges in Karnataka. Jaya Karnataka founder president N Muttappa Rai led mobile will
The Ferraites UAE celebrated the Monti fest on the 19th of Sept, 2013 at Winny’s restaurant in Karama Dubai. The celebration began with an introduction to the day by the compere Norbert Sequeira, who conducted the whole program and kept the celebration spirit on throughout..
The Birthday of Fr. Denis D’Sa, the parish priest of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar and the PRO of the Udupi Diocese was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the parishioners on September 20, 2013
Assumption Konkani Sangh (AKS) Kandhivli West belonging to Our Lady of Assumption Church celebrated its 10th anniversary along with the Monti Fest Celebration on Sunday, 15-Sep-2013 at the church premises. Auxiliary Bishop Percival Fernandez along with Fr. Byron Mendonca..
A hawkish RBI on Friday unexpectedly raised the policy rate by 25 basis points as
Letitia Dora D’Souza, (63), Koramangala Bangalore, daughter of late BPX
The feast of Blessed Mother Theresa, the patroness of the Mother Theresa Ward and
The BJP is set to retain power in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and unseat the
A four-month-old baby boy, whose parents have not named him yet, was stolen from
Lord Ganapati is known to god of knowledge and logic. One can learn the personification of character from the idol of Ganapati who is believed to know 14 different skills and 64 different art and inspiration for all. It’s indeed followed by
Criticising Jnanapith awardee U R Ananthamurthy for his statement that he wouldn’t be alive to see Narendra Modi becoming the prime minister, BJP member of the Rajya Sabha Ayanur Manjunath likened the writer to controversial model Poonam Pandey. Pandey had vowed to get photographed..
Konkani Seva Mandal, Goregaon celebrated its 7th Monti Fest on 15 Sep 2013 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church Goregaon West.Monti Fest Konkani mass was celebrated by FR. Richard Crasto at 7.00am. The cultural programme started at 11.30am with a Novena,
He left home in Sundarpur of Morang district in Nepal as a wiry teenager, ostensibly for hands on training in a hotel in Delhi with his cousin Dinesh Acharya around a decade ago. The decade after is nothing but a big blank for Sanjeev Dangal, now 27. Rescued 18 months..
Francis Cutinho Fermai was unanimously elected the president and Alwyn Patrao the vice-president of Mangalore Catholic Cooperative (MCC) Bank, among the 13 directors who were recently elected in the MCC bank elections. The election for the post of president and vice-president..
On the 15th of September, the Catholic Sabha of Yermal Unit organized a Varado level Human rights & political awareness programme at Sared Heart Church premises. President Mr.Hilary D’ Souza welcomed the gathering.
“Though I have two acres of land and my family members were cultivating coffee, cardamom, chillies and paddy, we have stopped cultivating cardamom and paddy as there are rumours that there are plans to construct dams to supply water to Kolar it seems,” says Devraj (54), a resident..
Centenary year celebration of Catholic Association of South Kanara (CASK), oldest Catholic Lay organization in South India will get underway here on September 22. CASK has drawn up plans to take up six
â€By extending support to Congress, I have made the greatest mistake of my life,’ said the former PM and JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda. Addressing the media persons during the press meet held at Circuit House here on September 18,
Mangalorean Catholic Association (MCA), Pune organised a Monti Fest celebration at Christ the King Church, Sainikwadi, Pune on Sunday, September 15. Programme started with the Novena and Showering of ’Flowers’ Infant Mary at Mother Mary’s grotto of the
To be in Switzerland, the ‘heaven on earth’ at least once in lifetime is the dream of everyone who is aware of the country’s beauty of nature, its lakes and snow capped.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
Jnanpith awardee and acclaimed Kannada writer Dr UR Ananthamurthy has said he
High drama unfolded in front of Uttar Pradesh Assembly today with BJP leaders
The billionaire co-founder of Infosys and the man behind UPA government’s ambitious Aadhar programme, Nandan Nilekani, is considering contesting the 2014
Former BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa has intensified efforts to return to the party by sending his emissary to the national capital today to meet senior leaders L K Advani, Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley to build a consensus on merging his KJP with the saffron party. Yeddyurappa..
The metro based Karnataka Vishwakarma Association ® organized the annual celebration of Vishwakarma Mahotsav at Janakibai auditorium, Andheri (West) here on Monday September 16. Vedanyrtu Balakrishna purohit performed
At a time when politicians are a vilified lot, a 61-year-old Karnataka minister on Tuesday became a hero on Tuesday morning by jumping into a cold lake along with his guards and saving a family of six trapped in a sinking car. Primary and secondary education minister Kimmane..
The much awaited verdict pertaining to the gang rape of a 15 year old minor girl from Orissa in Mangalore Central Railway Station that occured on July 14, 2010 is scheduled to be delivered on September 19. A total of four men were allegedly involved in the case. But only three..
Konkani Catholic Association of St Francis De Sales parish, Nallasopara (East) celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mary here on Sunday September 15. Fr Joe D’Souza, assistant director of Dhyan Ashram – Rajody concelebrated the festal Holy Mass along with Fr Prashant Saldanha from Barampur
Career Guidance seminar was held for the students of Science Section of ...
Indian Cultural Society and NRI Forum jointly organized a farewell function for Indian Ambassador Satischandra Mehta at Caesars Restaurant here recently.Indian Cultural Society president Ashfaq and NRI Forum president B P Pinto welcomed Ambassador Satischandra and his wife...
A 62-year-old man died and several others sustained critical injuries in a road mishap involving a car and a private bus in Parkala near Manipal here on Monday afternoon. Manipal police said the deceased, Vasanth Kamath, was a resident of Perdoor. Kamath was driving his car..
A housewife along with her six-month-old baby committed suicide by jumping into a lake, as she was fed up with mental torture of her husband. The deceased has been identified as twenty-six-year-old Geeta and baby Nishma,
Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri has issued his first specific guidelines for jihad, urging restraint in attacking other Muslim sects and non-Muslims and in starting conflicts in countries where jihadis might find a safe base to promote their ideas. The document, published..
Buoyed by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s naming as BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate, the party’s state unit is set to launch a massive membership drive
Onion prices have again touched Rs 70 per kg, rising by Rs 10 per kg, in the retail market in the national capital because of lower supplies in the wholesale market.
Thomas Rebello (74 years), husband of Philomena Rebello, Father of Suzan / Amit
Onam was celebrated across the district in Malayalee families including Premajyoti
Japan has evinced interest in funding and sharing technology in a bullet train project in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said here today. Siddaramaiah said he had a meeting with Japan’s Minister for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Hakubun Shimomura..
The grand finale of the Inter-parish Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha was held on 15th September 2013 at Don Bosco hall here. Fr Valerian Mendonca, chancellor of Udupi Diocese presided over the..
The birthday of Our beloved Mother Mary ’Monthi Fest’ was celebrated with devotion and grandeur by Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) community with their family and friends on 13th September at Indian Community School, Khaitan.
Taluk Level Kabaddi tournament was organised jointly by Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle and Udupi District Pre University Board on 13th September 2013. The tournament was inaugurated by Sri Rajendra Shetty..
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) celebrated the feast of Nativity on Friday the 13th of September at Residence of Valerian Rebello, B’neid Al-Gar.The program started at 11.30 am, President Edward D’souza welcomed to gatherer people. Children and adults alike offered flowers
Kanajar Welfare Association of Kanajar held its annual general body meeting on the 13th September 2013 to present its annual report and to elect a new committee for the next two year. The meeting was organized on same day of Monti Fest. The team will be headed by one of the most..
A Mangalorean friends group in Abu Dhabi celebrated the feast of Nativity on Friday 13th September 2013 at Arab Udupi Banquet Hall, Abu Dhabi. Mr. Wilfred Fernandes addressed and briefed about the importance of Monthi Fest..
â€YCS Samavesh and Sahamilan’ of YCS Udupi Varado was held on 15th of September 2013 at St. Vincent De Paul Church Katapadi hosted by YCS Katapadi Unit. The event was attended by 88 students from 6 different parishes..
On the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, Oberoi International School (OIS) along with its students initiated a drive to spread awareness among the general public about the importance of â€going green’ while celebrating the most..
Veteran BJP leader L.K. Advani Monday showered praise on the party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi - along with the Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh chief ministers.
Three days after being anointed BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi trained his guns on the Centre by attributing border skirmishes to the UPA’s weakness with his quip
Our Lady of Miracles parish, Milagres, inaugurated their Parish Day here on Sunday September 15 during Holy Mass at 7.00am. The flag of Our Lady of Miracles was taken in a procession by the vice president of parish council and placed at the altar and hoisted.
In a case of apparent mistaken identity, doctors of a government hospital here have operated on the lower abdomen of a patient instead of his mouth. Ratan Das (45), a small trader from Ampi in
Accusing Narendra Modi of being "desperate" to become Prime Minister, Congress today said it will remain a "pipe-dream" and the "divisive" leader’s
The newly-established Infant Mary’s parish, Bajjody, here celebrated their first annual feast and Parishioners’ Day on Sunday September 15 morning. Bendore former parish priest Fr Peter Noronha concelebrated the festal Holy Mass along with Carmelite clergies Fr Melvyn D’Cunha..
Newly elected MLA from Mangalore South constituency Mr. J. R. Lobo, was enthralled at the Monti Fest celebrations in Doha by the veteran Mangalorean Club, MCC on Friday, 13 September. In his key note speech, Mr. Lobo expressed his gratitude for the efforts MCC is exerting..
Monthi fest was celebrated with great pomp and grandeur in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, the 7th of September 2013 at St. James Church, Hoppers Crossing under the banner of MKC (Melbourne Konkan Community). People gathered in hundreds, renewed the spirit of happiness and..
Arya Arohi Rao, who is a sensational actor of Kannada, Telugu and Tamil was the focal point of attraction here on Saturday September 14. Arya was born in Kundapur and brought up in the famous Murdeshwar in Uttar Kannada
Barely months after launching a direct flight service to Dammam from Mangalore, a low-cost private Indian carrier is all set to link the coastal city with another key Saudi Arabian destination, Riyadh, from next month end. According to sources in the Airports Authority of India (AAI)..
The jubilant Dakshina Kannada (DK) district BJP unit here on Saturday September 14 celebrated its leader and Gujarat CM Narendra Modi’s elevation as the PM nominee for the 2014 parliamentary elections. The party activists and local
Vasai Diocese of Maharashtra Celebrated Monthi Feast at Vasai west Barampur St. Gonsalves Gracsia church on Sept 08. Fr. Ivan (SVD) was Main Celebrant, Fr. Caesar Dabre, Fr. Joe (Carmelite), Fr. Robert D’Souza, Fr. Jacob Koli, Fr. Vishwas Dumada, Fr. Melory, Fr. Peter..
St Theresa parish of suburban Bandra (West) celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mary at St Theresa School auditorium, here on Saturday September 14 evening.The little children arrived in a procession along with the statue of Infant Mary at the School auditorium, where they showered flowers
The Kindergarten children of Mount Carmel Central School, Maryhill, here celebrated Onam at school campus on Friday September 13. They brought flower petals of different colours and with the help of their teachers prepared..
The birth celebration of our devoted Mother Mary, commonly known as Monti Fest by every Mangalorean, was celebrated with devotion and much zeal by the Konkani speaking community of Sohar’s St. Antony’s Church , Sultanate of Oman . This celebration is one of
Mangalore Cultural Association Doha Qatar (MCA) Doha celebrated the Monti Fest on 12th September 2013 at the Ashoka Hall of Indian Cultural Center. The celebrations began with a MCA theme song sung by members followed
Like many BJP leaders, even KJP President B S Yeddyurappa on Friday expressed his jubilation at the appointment of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the prime
Five people, including two children and two women, died in three separate incidents of
The feast of Nativity of Mary which is widely known as â€Monthi Fest’ was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, here on Thursday September 12 evening.A large number of faithful attended the festal Holy Mass on the occasion. Goan brass band led by Ramiro Mascarenhas was playing some soulful
“Monthi Fest” or the Nativity of our Lady elicits a magical effect on the psyche of the Konkani Catholics around the globe. It evokes a flood of fond nostalgic memories in their minds of sugarcane, sticky candy, borrowing flowers
"Konkan Taram (Jerimeri)" the Konkani Association of St. Jude Church Jerimeri Mumbai, Celebrated 22nd Annual Day combined with Nativity Feast (in Mangalore Tradition) on Thursday the 12th September 2013
Konkan Bells Association of Dubai celebrated Monti Fest on Friday the 13th September 2013 at the Bangalore Empire Restaurant which began at about 6:30pm. All the Parishioners belonging to Belthangady deanery were gathered in large numbers. The celebrations began with
Mangalorean families living in the suburb of Abbasiya celebrated the feast of Nativity of Mary – Monti Fest in traditional Mangalorien style at Indian Integrated School Auditorium here on Friday September
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was Friday named the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate. The announcement was made here after the meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parliamentary board, one the party’s top decision making panels. The day saw hectic parleys
The enthusiastic and colorfully dressed anxious little children along with their parents were gathered at the grotto for showering flowers to their dear Mother Mary. The celebrations at St. Joseph’s Cathedral
Four convicts in the December 16 gangrape-cum-murder case were today awarded death penalty by a Delhi court which said the gravity of the offence cannot be tolerated. "Death to all," Additional Sessions Judge Yogesh Khanna said while delivering the verdict in the case that..
Devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary on her nativity --Monti Fest --and the harvesting of crops after Monsoon holds great significance for Mangalorian Catholic families throughout the world. This feast was duly solemnized on Sunday, 8th September 2013 at
Patrick Fernandes (87) Husband of Carmin Fernandes; father of Jessy/Peter
A Black Panther was found at Kokkarne and was rescued by the officials of Forest department Udupi on Wednesday, September 11. The Range Forest Officer, Prakash Poojary said that the villagers informed the officials at 8.30 a.m. It was a daunting task that took the team nearly..
The three days long Ganeshotsava organized by the Sarvajanika Shri Ganeshotsava Samiti-Belle-Kattingeri in its 34th year concluded on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 with a grand procession and immersion of the idol of
Monti Fest is a major Mangalorean Catholic festival which is the celebration of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and in the Mangalorean Catholic community involves the blessing of Novem (new crops). This is the second year of hosting the event and the driving force..
BJP leadership today appeared to be in a clear mood to announce Narendra Modi as the Prime Ministerial candidate, with its
William Alva (82), husband of Mrs.Stella Alva of Jaddu House, Marne, Moodubelle,
Making garlands of currency notes, a practice followed in Indian marriages
Former minister A Krishnappa was today unanimously elected as the state JD(S) President, who succeeded H D Kumaraswamy after the latter resigned over the party’s loss of Mandya and Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha seats to Congress in the recent by-polls.
In a horrifying incident, a dead snake was found in a packet of curry served by a canteen at the Medical College Hospital here today, leading to its closure by the Food Safety Authority. The snake, which looked like a hatchling, was found in the green peas curry bought by a woman..
As part of the Ganesh Utsav, various cultural programs were organized by the Sarvajanika Shri Ganeshotsava Samiti sof Belle-Kattingeri which is in its 34th year of celebrating the Ganesh Utsava and Dendoor Katte..
The longevity of an individual is assured if one follows the daily routine as specified in Ayurveda with regard to moderate food and relaxation methods, said district department of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) officer...
Kannada Sangh – Bahrain organized blood camp at Salmania Hospital, here recently, as part of sixty-seventh India’s Independence Day celebration. Hundreds of Indian expatriates donated their blood on the occasion.
Vasai had a very grand celebration of Monti Fest on 8th September. The Procession started from Parvati Cross, Manickpur, Vasai along with the "Maria Bombina" statue. A special Monti Fest Konkani Mass was held at St. Gonsalo Garcia Church, Barampur at 10.30am. Vasai Konkani..
Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi’s Jaipur rally, coinciding with the conclusion of Suraj Sankalp Yatra on Tuesday, courted controversy after the BJP Minority
J R Lobo, MLA of Mangalore South Constituency will be the chief guest for an event to be hosted by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) on Friday September 13 to mark Monthi Fest. MCC will be celebrating the Feast of Nativity at 5.30 pm at the Al Ghazal Club on September 13. The highlight..
The city is immersed in the holy mood of colours, music, dance and breathtaking idols of Ganesha in different avatars and different themes. The creativity is reflecting in the city showcasing mythological stories, current affairs etc and in-between all of these we have an emerging..
Konkani Manyata Divas was celebrated by St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road on 08.09.2013 at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church. Programme started at 6.30 pm with a welcome dance. Mr John Crasta..
The month of September instantly evokes to the Konkani Catholics in the Diaspora the nostalgic childhood memories of the unique celebration of Monthi fest and all the devotion and fun that surrounds it. Accordingly, 7thSeptember was a
ICYM unit of Our Lady of Rosary parish, here organized the ward-level competitions for the parishioners based on hymns in honor of Mother Mary, still picture of angel Raphael bringing good news to Mother Mary and dances...
A well known social organization called INFOCUS of Indian Families of Catholic Origin in US, celebrated Monti Fest on 8th September 2013 at St. Thomas of Canterbury church with great devotion and enthusiasm.
Cultural evening was held on 8 September, 2013 at Holy Cross Church Pamboor. This was Organized by ICYM Pamboor. Program started at 4pm with prayer. Miss Steffi welcomed the Gathering. On this occasion Teachers’ Day
The city based Karavali Chitrakala Chavadi, in collaboration with the botany department of St Aloysius College organized â€Jana – Jala - Jagrati’, an awareness programme and spot painting workshop on the Netravati River diversion issue...
Toshiba India has introduced the World’s First Cricket Mode LED TV series in Mumbai. In pic Legendary Cricketer & brand ambassador Sachin Tendulkar along with Mr. Sanjay Warke, Country Head, Toshiba India - DS Division & Amitabh Tiwari, Vice President - Sales & Marketing..
The state ministry of forests and environment introduced Coastal Regulatory Zone (CRZ) Act in 1991, in order to conserve the coastal Karnataka owing to excessive human interference. The amendment to the said Act was effected
Tulu Kannada Samskrutika Pratistan, Jeppu organized Krishna cultural programmes on the occasion of Janmastami at Government Higher Primary School, Kavoor, here on Saturday September 7 morning. Kavoor Group of Hotels
The cultural competition was held at Pamboor on 9 September, 2013 at 3pm. Varado YCS director Rev.Fr.Maxim D’Souza, parish priest of Pamboor Rev. Fr. Paul Rego were present. Six out of eleven teams participated..
Once upon a time, there were seven islands, inhabited by three or four tribes engaged in fishing activities: Kolis. They caught enough fish, ate and drank their home made liquor, and lived happily worshipping their animist gods. Until, they came: the marauders..[By Philip Mudartha]
Niddodi
A Delhi court Tuesday convicted four men for the Dec 16, 2012, gang rape here of a 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, who
The Indian government has proposed a joint action with the United States to arrest the
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), in association with Konkani Community of Holy Family Cathedral here celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 8. KCWA celebrated Monti Fest for the successive twenty-fifth year. Bishop Camilo Ballin, the vicar general Fr Mathews..
Sarvajanik Shri Ganeshotsava Samiti in its 34th year inaugurated the three days long Ganesh Utsav in the Gita Mandir, Santekatte by installing the beautiful idol of Shri Ganesh on Monday, September 9, 2013 at 12 noon in the presence of the Samiti office bearers-Mukunda..
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with great devotion and fervor in different parishes in Udupi and Mangalore Dioceses as well as other places.. [Kenya] [Kuwait] [United Kingdom] [Bangalore] [UAE] [Mumbai] [Udupi] [Mangalore]
Against the backdrop of communal violence in Muzaffarnagar in UP, Centre has asked
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (MonthiFesth) was celebrated with Konkani mass on 8th September 2013, at St. Anthony Friary Church, Madiwala, Bangalore at 12.00.P.M. Before starting the Mass, Fr. Gabrial Menezes, (OFM-Cap), Vice Provincial blessed the bundles..
Youth Movement of Kolalgiri Parish, Udupi Diocese organized Montifesthacho â€DABAJO’ Cultural event on September 8, 2013 evening 3:00 PM onwards. Singers, Musicians, Actors and Dancers presented their Performance on this occasion..
Nativity and harvest festival had a grand newness for the people of Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwwain this year. The newly harvested corn brought all the way from Mangalore was blessed in the presence of the infant Mary’s
At least nine persons, including a TV channel journalist, were killed and 34
Indian Cultural Society hosted â€Jalsa Junoon Ka’ with film actor Padmashree TOM ALTER and renowned poets from India here Friday September 6.The programme was inaugurated by Satish Chandra Mehta, Indian Ambassador...
The youth wing of metro based Billawar Association organized Billawar Yuva Utsav – 2013 at Guru Narayan auditorium of Billawa Bhavan, Santacruz (East) here on Sunday September 8.The Association honorary president Jaya C Suvarna inaugurated Billawar Yuva Utsav – 2013
The feast of Nativity of Mary or Monti Fest was celebrated with utmost devotion by the parishioners in 145 parishes across Mangalore diocese.The little children have showered flowers in honor of Infant Mary and also partaken in festal
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated with great devotion and fervor in different parishes in Udupi and Mangalore Dioceses as well as other places within India and abroad.
The feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) was celebrated with devotion and fervor in St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 8 am. As the morning was bright
Grand â€Monthi Fest’ was celebrated at St Francis of Assisi Church on Friday September 6. The feast was organized by the Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community (JAKC)JAKC had compromised to alter their tradition of having Monti Fest
Monti Fest celebrated at Our Lady of Dollours chapel, Bishop’s House, here along with several clergies on Sunday September 8 morning.Fr John Vaz led the festal Eucharistic Celebration on the occasion. Konkani Catholic community spread all over the globe select one of the days according
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the important festivals in India that is being eagerly awaited and celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. This festival promotes family bond and public enthusiasm. This year Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated on September 11, which is Shukla Chaturthi of the Hindu month of Bhadra which generally falls between August and September. The duration of this festival varies from 1 day to 11 days,[By Eugene DSouza, Moodubelle]
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The members of Veera Maruti Gymnasium, Kelarkalabettu, Tenkanidiyoor, near here began the tenth annual Hulivesha programme here on Sunday September 8. This year’s programme marks its decennial celebrations.
Today all Konkani Catholic community all over the globe celebrates the Feast of Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary also known as ’Monti Festh’ in grandeur. While Mangalore, Karwar and Sindhudurg dioceses celebrate Monthi Festh on September 8, the
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Indicating he was ready to don any role in the Congress after the 2014 general elections, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee felicitated national award winner teachers of different states including Karnataka during the Teacher’s Day celebration held at Vijnan Bhavan,here on Thursday September 5. Ten primary
The inaugural ceremony of 175 years celebrations of Basel Evangelical Mission (BEM) Educational Institutions was held at the Institutions Centenary Hall, Mission High school road here on Saturday September 7.MLA J R Lobo unveiled
Was Yasin Bhatkal brought to Mangalore on Friday morning? Sources in the airport confirmed that a chartered flight from New Delhi landed at Bajpe airport around 10am and left at 6.30pm. "It was a hush hush affair. There was so much commotion at the airport that
Udupi district has a distinct place in the nation. Udupi district has contributed significantly in education sphere. The hard work of teacher is significant in making Udupi district at the forefront in education sphere in the entire state, said Udupi
The Most important day for the teachers - The teachers day was celebrated on 4th Sept. 2013 although the Birthday of Dr. Sarvapally Radhakrsihan was on 5th, the day when the teachers day was celebrated. It was a “common” program
On the occasion of the Teachers Day Celebration, Mrs. Eliza Fernandes of Shankerpura teaching at the Government Higher Primary School, Kalatthuru, along with 5 other s were honoured as Best Teachers of the Udupi Zone for the year 2013
Konkani Natak Sabha ® will be organizing the frand finale of inter-parish Konkani
A seminar in memory of late J.M. Rodrigues and late Scolastica Rodrigues, former teachers of St. john’s Primary School, Shankerpura was held on Friday 6th September 2013 jointly by the Rotary Club of Shankerpura and Inner
Ursolic acid - a waxy substance found in apple peel - increases muscle and brown fat in mice that are on a high-fat diet. These mice burn more calories and have reduced
A faulty decision by the government to change the flight schedule of Air India Express faces the wrath of passengers, which would have an adverse affect on the business of the public sector airways company. From October 28, Mangalore-Dubai Air India Express flight IX 383
The season of feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary has just begun. The most enthusiastic being the little children carrying flowers everyday and offering at the grotto all over parishes in Mangalore and Udupi. Fest being a family traditional feast celebrated with great devotion especially among Mangalore
Alvas College, Moodbidri bagged overall championship trophy at the Mangalore University (MU) inter-collegiate cultural Festival – 2013 concluded at Mangala Gangotri, Konaje, here on Friday September 6 evening.
Senior BJP leaders L K Advani and Sushma Swaraj, who are said to be opposed to the declaration of Narendra Modi as the Prime
Notorious criminal and serial rapist Jaishankar, who made a sensational escape from the high-security central prison here on September 1, was arrested
Playing down his prime ministerial aspirations, Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said he never dreams
There is an interesting anecdote about choosing September 5 as ‘Teachers’ Day’. When Dr Radhakrishnan became the President of India in 1962, some of his students and well-wishers requested him to permit them.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
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The district labour officer led group of policemen, child welfare department
Gali Janardhana Reddy, who rode to riches on booming iron ore exports in the last
The Old Students Association of St. Mary’s School, Shirva celebrated Teachers’ Day
The feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary in short Monti Fest is being celebrated on the 8th of September 2013 by all Catholics all over the globe. However, it has very meaningful and significant value among Mangaloreans all over the globe.
Konkani Natak Sabha®, Mangalore organized 9th Inter Parish Biblical theme Skit competition at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore on Sunday September 1. 4 parishes namely Paldane, Cordel, Vamanjoor and Permannur under the Mangalore Diocese..
The preliminary meeting was held on Monday September 2, to organize state level NSS girls’ camp at St Lawrence Pre-University College, Moodubelle, near here from November 5 to November 11.St Lawrence Group
A self-regulatory body of television channels has asked a channel to apologise to actress Ranjitha Menon for showing "morphed" video clips which showed her in bad light with a self-styled Godman. She had earlier filed a writ petition before the Karnataka High Court against..
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in association with Kavita Trust® organized Poetry reciting Competitions in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday September 1. The Competitions were held in two categories - below 18 years and above
Another case of sexual assault by the five accused in the Mumbai photojournalist gangrape case has come to light with a woman alleging that she was raped
Controversial IPS officer D G Vanzara, suspended and behind the bars in a string of fake encounter cases, has resigned
Irregular lifestyle, gadget addiction and obesity are causing migraines in kids as young as three. The next time you feel like pampering your tot by allowing him or her..
The Karnataka government is drawing up a Rs 2,100 crore project with loan assistance
Amidst a storm over proposal to shut petrol pumps during night to taper fuel demand, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily today said the government had not made any such
The officials of Labour and Education Department and the Child Helpline jointly raided the house of Eru Naik, police constable of Kadri East Traffic police station and rescued eight year old girl who worked as a domestic helper at Ajjibettu in B.C Road. The girl hails from Bellary..
The youth welfare Committee of the metro based Billawar Association organized indoor competitions; Kantabare – Budabare table tennis, carom, chess, painting, Rangoli etc at Billawa Bhavan, Santacruz (East) here on Sunday..
MLA J R Lobo inaugurated Mangalore north zone high school both boys and girl students hockey tournament at Nehru maidan, football ground, here on Monday September 2 morning.The tournament was organized jointly by Dakshina
Nearly 596 engineering and 28 MBBS students were awarded with scholarships worth Rs 2.5 crore from the Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Fund (VKSSF), established by World Konkani Center (WKC), at a programme
Kalakul, Konkani’s only theater repertory staged Konkani play, Platform No 3 - a unique comedy play to the packed audience at Kalaangann, Shaktinagar, here on Sunday September 1 evening. It was presented by Mandd Sobhann..
In order to bring out the hidden talents of the children, the ICYM Unit of the Holy
Ushering in the biggest programme in the world to fight hunger, Parliament today gave its nod to the landmark Food Security Bill which seeks to provide highly
Monthi Fest was celebrated at St. Louis Church Dahisar, Mumbai, on Sunday, 8th September 2013, symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity, devotion, unity, joy and merriment. ’Monthi Fest’ is a family festival of love, peace and emotions.
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, commonly known as the Monti Feast in Mangalore was celebrated by the Konkani Catholic Welfare Association (KCWA), Bhayandar (W) on Sunday, 8th September, 2013 at Our Lady of Nazareth Church Hall, Bhayandar West, at 8.30 a.m.
The Nativity Feast was celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes church with usual pomp for the fourth year in succession. Like every year the event was sponsored by KONKANI KULVAR, a social organization by Konkani speaking people of Ulsoor, Bangalore.
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh celebrated Monthi Fest on Friday September 6, 2013. The new corn (Novem) was brought from Mangalore and was served with milk to all members of the community present during the celebration.
â€EKVOT Konkani Catholic association – Bellandur, Bangalore’ celebrated â€Monthi Festh’ in a grand way at our â€Lady of Sacred Heart Church (OLSH)’, Bellandur, Bangalore. The celebration started at 11:30 AM with blessing of â€Noven’ and offering flowers to Mother Mary with the singing..
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) Celebrated Monthi Feast (Nativity of our Lady) at PWCK President house, Salmiyah here on Thursday 12th September,2013. Celebration started at 8pm with the prayer by Vincent Menezes. President Louis D’costa extended his warm welcome to all the parishioners.
Thursday September 12 was an evening symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity and unity for United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK). UMK celebrated ’Monthi Fest’, a family festival of love, peace and togetherness. The celebration was held at Indian Public School, Salmiya in the evening..
The birthday of our Blessed Mother Mary, fondly called as “Monthi fest” was celebrated with devotion and grandeur by Konkan Ghar Riyadh (KGR) on the 13th of September 2013 with the Konkani speaking community of Riyadh. The day’s celebration commenced with the opening salutation..
The Emirates Pangalites, UAE celebrated their Decennial Monthi Feasth on Friday, 13th September 2013 at the party hall, Bangalore Empire Restaurant, Karama, Dubai. The highlight of the celebrations was the Mother Mary’s grotto prepared by Ignatius Alva and group which..
Having spent the night at Mannheim, our tour programme for the 16 July was to proceed to the Cuckoo Clock Factory after travelling through the picturesque Black Forest and later to visit the wonderful Rhine Falls. As we.. [By Dr. Eugene DSouza]
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The Indian cricket board Sunday barred players from accepting gifts during the upcoming Champions League Twenty20
The catholic faithful of Nimal Padav, Parapady celebrated feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary in a grand manner at the Lady of Perpetual Succer Church. The celebrations began with showering of flowers to the statue of Mother Mary by little children at the grotto. The blessing of..
If Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has taken credit for having done 100 good things in the 100 days in office, the Opposition BJP has come out with a booklet outlining 101 mistakes, supposedly committed by the chief minister. The booklet of the BJP titled â€100 Days and 101 Mistakes’..
The ICYM unit of Holy Cross parish, Pamboor, near here organized fancy dress competitions for the parishioners recently.The competition was divided in solo and group. Solo was divided into 6 subgroups for children, youth and
World Konkani Centre, Mangalore will award merit-cum means scholarships worth Rs 2.5 crore to students from Konkani communities at an award ceremony to be held here on September 2. The scholarship is being disbursed through
India-born nurse Jacintha Saldanha had received a series of prank calls from an Australian radio station in the lead up to her suicide at a London hospital last December, a media report said today. Details of the prank call by DJs Mel Grieg and Michael Christian to King Edward..
There is no end for learning. Therefore, the students had to develop interest in studies to make better of opportunities. It’s essential for the parents to be concerned of studies of their children to help them excel in studies. The students had to be disciplined. The students get..
The feast of Nativity of Infant Mary (Monthi Fest) was celebrated on 8th of September 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes church Kanajar . The celebration began at 8.45 AM with the blessing of new corn by Rev. Fr. Henry Mascarenhas from Bishops
Feast of Nativity of B.V. Mary was celebrated on Sunday at St. John the Evangelist Church Pangala ,Shankerpura. The High Mass was began at 7.00am and was concelebrated by five priests Rev Fr Vincent Nazareth along with Rev. fr. Lawrence Mendonca,( Ex. Rector St. Josephs Seminary )
The Monthi Festh, the most popular fest in the Konkan was celebrated with grandeur in the Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Kundapur on Sunday, September 8, 2013. Prior to the feast mass, Rev. Fr. Anil D’Souza, the parish priest blessed the new paddy that was kept in front of the Grotto at the
On the occasion of the seventh anniversary, the Padubelle Sarvajanika
monti fest at st St. Joseph the Worker Church, Vamanjoor
St. Vincent De Paul Church, Katapadi celebrated the Nativity of Mary in a grand manner. For nine days the little children brought flowers and offered them to Mother Mary as a preparation for the feast through Novena and Mass.
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), a premier Catholic Association in Kuwait, held it’s annual general body meeting at IEAS Don Bosco auditorium, Salmiya, here on Friday August 30 evening. Louis D’Costa and Renita D’Mello presented minutes of last annual general
The younger brother of December 16 gangrape victim today allegedly tried to
The Juvenile Justice Board Saturday sentenced the lone minor accused in the
Supporters of Asaram Bapu on Saturday morning attacked two television journalists
A visibly upset Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday used his reply on the
Gregory DSouza (77) husband of Regina DSouza, father of Stella/Walter, Alban/Clara, Alwyn/Saritha, John/Relcy
US Secretary of State John Kerry made clear yesterday that the United States will punish Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad for the “brutal and flagrant” chemical weapons attack that he said killed more than 1,400 people in Damascus last week. Kerry said it was essential not to let Syria get
LR Active Oil BIG Marathi Entertainment Awards powered by Bharathi Cement in association with New Nokia 501 is a first-of-its-kind entertainment awards ceremony, which felicitates and acknowledges the extraordinary talent
Rattled by a reported CBI dossier about state secretariat employees’ prurient
The Governor of Maharashtra K Sankaranarayanan on Saturday August 31, urged educational institutions in the state to ensure that the Women’s Grievance Cell is active and functioning in educational institutions.
Nama Tuluveru UAE’s Committee Members met in Malabar Paris Restaurant on Friday the 30th August, 2013, 10 AM to update the preparation on staging Udupi Ranghabhoomi’s very famous ’Kaalachakra’. The meeting started with prayer
St Aloysius College principal Fr Swebert D’Souza inaugurated Carmel Kiran -the TV programme after novena Holy Mass in honour of Infant Jesus at the Shrine, Bikarnakatte, here on Thursday August 29 at 10.30am.
Thousands of devotees participated in Sri Krishna Leelotsav and Vittla Pindi Utsav at Car Street, here on Thursday August 29.The innumerable devotees turned ecclesiastically when golden chariot carrying idol of Lord Krishna passed
A group 50 Bajrang Dal activists by brandishing swords ransacked a few shops that are located nearby Balakrishna Mandir, Kumpala, here and Moorukatte nearby, pelted soda bottled on houses, besides
Rotary district assistant governor Madhav Suvarna inaugurated Interact Club that was
A US attack on Syria could provoke reprisals ranging from missile strikes to terrorist attacks and cyberwar, according to government officials and private analysts.US military commanders are preparing contingency plans for a potential
Anjeline Fernandes (88) wife of the Late Leo Fernandes, Mother of Sr. Prathima B.S
St Michael’s Mangalorean Konkani Community (SMMKC) Sharjah, here will be organizing the Nativity Feast at St Michael’s church, Sharjah, here from 5.30pm to 11.00pm on Thursday September 12.The festal Eucharistic Mass will be
At the joint aegis of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi and city based Raknno, Konkani Weekly, â€Meet the Author’ programme to meet and hear Hema Naik, eminent Konkani writer, speaking on her life and works will be held...
The celebration of Krishna Janmastami was held with utmost reverence across the metro on Thursday August 29. The world famous â€Dahi Handi’ breaking the pot full of yoghurt was held with singing and dancing on the occasion..
The nine day Novena in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Fest) began on Friday, August 30, 2013 in all parishes. In St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, the Novena Mass started
Politicians seldom admit in public that they are not honest and they accept money to fight elections. Well, Karnataka CM
Janata Dal-Secular members in the Karnataka assembly Thursday decided that H.D. Kumaraswamy should continue as
The father of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal today said his son should be
Branded as the face of modern day terrorism, Zarar Ahmed Siddibaba alias
Yasin Bhatkal, the founder ofIndian Mujahideen, has been arrested by Indian
A few hundred hectares of land within the cluster of villages lying east of SH67, north of SH101, west of SH13 and south of SH70 will be referred as Niddodi Power Project Area (PPA) in this article. A wider area consisting of localities within Aikala, Kondemula.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Valerian D’Souza (48), husband of Saritha D’Souza, resident of Venisha Compound..
The BJP and the Left Wednesday slammed the government over the rupee’s continued
Uttar Pradesh MLA Mahendra Singh was among the six persons arrested by Goa
Notorious rowdy Nagaraj Balegar (30) managed to escape from the clutches of Police near Udupi railway station today when he was being brought from Trishur, Kerala to Udupi. On Tuesday, August 27, two policemen had brought Nagraj from Trishur to Udupi by train. Nagraj was supposed..
Triple jump ace was hit by an injury at the 1948 Olympics. Henry Rebello, one of India’s finest athletes of all-time, died at his home in Gurgaon on Tuesday after a long illness. He was 84.Rebello, a triple jumper of the highest quality, represented India at the 1948 Olympic Games in London
Upadyaya Moodubelle, arts teacher of Government Composite High School, Valakadu, here and arts critic was qualified for national top teacher’s award.It’s the first time that an arts teacher qualified in Karnataka.
The foundation stone for a new Mid-day meal facility (Aksaradasoha) at Shri
Lawyers from Udupi have denied to take up case of Yogish, Hariprasad and Anand, the major culprits in Manipal rape case. The prime accused were arrested on charges of gang rape of a medical student of Manipal University. However, Balachandra and Harindra, the elder
The much vaunted post-graduate study centre of Mangalore University in Udupi district took a step closer to becoming a reality with the state government providing 20 acres for the centre at Belapu village in the survey number 56. The university authorities received an official..
The state Pollution Control Authority urged the people not to worship colored earthen Ganesha idols this year, as the idols made out of lead, zinc and other poisonous substances will pollute the water bodies, when these idols...
Indian Catholic Youth Movement of Udupi Deanery organised "Jeniye Margadarshan Shibir on Sunday 25th of August, 2013. The seminar was hosted by ICYM unit of St. Vincent De Paul Church, Katapadi.
The mathematics study has been considered har-nut to crack by the
The Karnataka government would distribute millets like ragi and jowar and wheat at Re.1 per kg to the poor families across the state from Oct 2 under its flagship scheme ’Anna Bhagya’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said Monday. "We have decided to distribute 30 kg of millets per month at Re.1
The state administration in order to avail monthly pensions to orphaned and poor under social security programme, instructed sub division officers, in order to organize pension Adalat in their jurisdictions,
Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) Seva Dal convener in a press meet held at DCC office, here on Monday August 26 morning, said that Seva Dal will be launching a membership drive in booth-level shortly.
Bellevision, a well known social association in United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be organizing â€Bellevision Tourney’ throw ball and volleyball tournament at Sharjah Wanderers Spots Club Grounds on Monday December 2,
Consensual sex with a girl, who is below 18 years of age, would not amount to an
Forty-five-year-old Benedicta Agera, a native of Kedinje, near here died by
After much delay and uncertainty, the landmark Food Security Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha today which seeks to
Declaring Congress’ goal to "wipe out hunger and malnutrition", Sonia Gandhi
Harbour House, which stands in a quiet bylane of the port premises in Panambur, is
Three days after a young photojournalist was gang-raped in a mill here, all the five
When onion prices retailed at Rs 60 to Rs 65 a kilogram, popular items like the onion
On 15 July, the seventh day of the ‘Wonders of Europe’ tour we proceeded to another important country-Germany and our destination was Cologne, the home of the magnificent Cologne Cathedral which could be considered as an architectural
Travelogue
The 13th Inter Parish Dance competition was organized for the parishioners of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese by the Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, August 25. The Competition was held in three categories i.e. Below below 10 years..
Malaika Multi-Brand Electronics Retail Store, a household name in consumer durables, opened a new branch at Chandrakala Devi Nivas building, Mohili village, Sakinaka Pipeline, Andheri -East here on Saturday August 24.
Nagesh Shetty, vice president of Juhu Andheri Versova Ville Parle Association of Bunts (JAVAB) was unanimously elected as its president, during the twelfth annual general body meeting held at Blue Waters Hotel banquet hall, Andheri (West) here on Saturday August 24 evening.
The Second Additional District Sessions Court has granted bail to Subhash Padil
If you have been a couch potato so far, with little or no inclination to exercise, time you got yourself a four-legged pal. New research determines that children from dog
Storming the JDS bastion, the ruling Congress in Karnataka today won the Mandya and Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha seats with impressive margins. Multi-lingual actress Ramya, making her electoral debut, trounced JDS’ C S Puttaraju in Mandya by a margin of 67,611 votes, officials said.
The Mumbai Police have arrested the fourth accused in the photojournlist gang-rape
A second accused in the brutal gangrape of a 23-year-old photojournalist was today
Government is in talks with the private sector on the issue of providing reservation in jobs, but wants to do it in an "amicable way", Social Justice Minister Kumari Selja said today. "We are in talks with the private sector on the issue and don’t want to take any stringent step.
“Absolute faith in God and in Eternity, and a conviction that the power for good given to us in this world will be continued beyond it, were feelings which pervaded his whole life; the virtues of the gospel had ever been present to him (Louise Pasteur). Full of respect for the..
In her hour of victory, actress-politician Ramya chose to counter the words that had stung her most during the gruelling campaign for the Mandya parliamentary bypoll.
Dismayed by the rejection of his party by voters in the Lok Sabha by-elections, a teary-eyed H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday offered to resign as State JD(S) president and also as the leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly. He owned responsibility for the
Kadaba police registered a case on a group of 7 Hindu brethrens, who were nabbed by local Muslim youth, while transporting cattle in a pick-up truck at Savanoor that comes under the limits of Kadaba police station, near here.
Bangalore’s commercial hubs of MG Road and Brigade Road are all set to become
Charles D’Souza (60), husband of Mrs.Eliza D’Souza of Gangela House, Mattar, Moodubelle, passed away on Thursday
Goa’s reputation as India’s top low budget party destination could just be in peril as liquor stores have been told to shut shop early. A state finance ministry order issued late Thursday, which officials say is aimed at curbing drinking in open public areas at night, has banned all liquor..
The metro based G S B Sabha celebrated their seventy-ninth Foundation Day at Little Angels’ School, Sion, here recently. Jet Airways senior vice president U R Mallya and Rekha were the chief guests of the occasion. A special guest present on the occasion was Gurpur..
Sri Rama Sene led the hunger protest of policyholders and agents against Micro Insurance Companies that are functioning under an agreement with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), in order return the monies that are
Clean Mangalore Campaign was launched in Shivabagh ward, here on Thursday August 22 morning. MLA J R Lobo offered motion for Clean and Green Drive by picking the garbage in front of St Agnes College Road, Bendore and responsibly dropping it into the disposable bag thereby
The rush for breaking news in print and electronic media might end up breaking people and institutions. False and incomplete news targeting individuals or incidents can destroy life or society,’ said Bishop Dr Henry D’Souza
Cricket, it appears, is not the only sport to be hounded by the scourge of match-fixing. Double Olympic wrestling medallist and
The gang rape of a young photojournalist in Mumbai triggered an avalanche of outrage
National Social Service (NSS) unit of Padua College of Commerce and Management, in association with Lions Club - Mangalore and Fr Muller Medical College Hospital, organized a mega blood donation and blood grouping camp at their
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is furious and has sought legal action over a fake video on YouTube that suggests he is endorsing Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the
Billawar Association has grown over the years to be a significant community organization that is striving for all-round empowerment. The veteran community leader Jaya C Suvarna’s contributions in this regard are immense,
After objection from passengers following the decision to slash free baggage allowance to 20kg from 30kg, low-cost Indian airline Air India Express has decided to cut charges for extra baggage to Dh30 for 10kg. The airline had announced earlier this month that an amount of Dh50..
The one-hundred-fifty-eighth birth anniversary celebrations of Narayan Guru was inaugurated at Damodar S Suvarna auditorium, Narayan Guru College, Kudroli, here on Thursday August 22.MLA J R Lobo inaugurated
The fifty-fifth branch of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limtied, a multi-state scheduled bank was inaugurated at Keshav Bagh building, near Sheethal Cinema, LBS Marg, Kurla (West) here on Wednesday August 21 morning.Maharashtra former home minister and MLA Kripa
Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research, (WeSchool) hosted a panel discussion on the topic, â€Shuddh Desi India Ki Soch’ with Yashraj films and Ormax Media at its campus on August 21, 2013.
Political Science Department of St. Mary’s College, Shirva is scheduled to hold a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on â€New Paradigms in Administration : e-Governance in Karnataka’ on August 23 and 24, 2013 at 9.30 a.m. in Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. The Seminar is organized..
The Maharashtra police have received a terror alert from central intelligence agencies warning that eight militants are undergoing training in Pakistan-based camps to attack targets in south India from Sri Lanka. Sent by the joint director of VIP Security...
There have been persons in different countries and societies who either defied the existing cultural stereotypes or social taboos to chart their own course of action which they found to be right in their own perspective and have had achieved
Around 50 percent of over 3.6 million voters cast their ballots Wednesday in the bypolls for two Lok Sabha seats from Karnataka, an official said.
The BSE benchmark Sensex today tanked over 325 points to dip below 18,000 level in
Abdul Karim Tunda, alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba bomb expert, was today assaulted by a man said to be Hindu Sena activist in
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi’s pet welfare measure, the food security programme was Monday launched in three party ruled northern states - Delhi, Haryana and
The rupee today plunged further by 89 paise to hit new record low of 65 against the US dollar in early trade on the Interbank
The Mumbai Police have arrested one accused in the photojournalist gang-rape
Since the last 13 years under the guidance of Mukunda Kamath and the retired teacher P.D. Kamath, the Melpete Friends have
Call it the effect of public outrage at the gang-rape of a photojournalist in Mumbai
The district Congress Other Backward Classes (OBC) unit organized the birth anniversary celebrations of the former PM Rajeev Gandhi and former Karnataka CM Devaraj Urs at Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Congress
ICYM unit of Holy Rosary parish, Alangar parish, near here organized retreat for Moodbidri deanery children at the parish hall, here on Sunday August 18. Mangalore diocesan clergies Fr Louis and Fr Prakash, Bro Avil and Dominican Bro Francis were the preachers, enlightened the..
A historic temple in Mangalore will shut its doors on devotees wearing revealing and tight-fitting dresses, while allowing comfortable and modern wear like denims and salwars. The move by Kadri Manjunatheshwar temple comes close on the heels of a similar dress code announced
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today dismissed the controversial statement of a key cabinet colleague comparing him with Narendra Modi, saying he and the Gujarat Chief Minister are poles apart. "BJP is praising him to the hilt but Modi can never be a social
United Ways of Vision (UWV), a social welfare Trust of western suburb of Nalasopara, which supports and helps under-privileged people, celebrated their sixth Foundation Day at St Francis De Sales Church, Nalasopara (West)
The articles of Srinivas Jokatte are being published in most of the dailies since the past 3 decades in metro. He has published a book that has 41 chosen articles. He has made Umamaheshwari temple as his abode
Jana Jagruiti Samiti staged a protest in front of DC office here on Monday August 19, urging the state authorities to pass effective cattle protection law, as the incidents of cattle-lifting is increasing across Dakshina Kannada
The 27th Inter Parish Fancy Dress competition was organized for the parishioners of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese by the Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday, August 18.
On behalf every resident of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada (DK) districts who have settled all over the country and as a true Indian, I specifically state that I strongly oppose the proposed ultra mega thermal power plant in
The new office of metro based Juhu Andheri Versova Ville Parle Association of Bunts (JAVAB), a key organization striving towards fostering Bunts culture among the new generation of Bunts community, was inaugurated at Arc Arcade, D N Nagar, Andheri (West) here on Sunday...
Rotary Club International (RCI) – Belman organized free cardiac and diabetes check up camp at St Joseph’s Higher Primary School, Belman, near here on Sunday August 18. It was organized in association with Mangalore based Omega
The city based Konkani Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) held their annual general body meeting at Don Bosco mini hall here on Saturday August 17. The meeting started at 5.00pm with a opening prayer by Flora Hislop.KORWA president Louis Lobo welcomed...
It’s a severely underused spice in our country. Apart from enhancing the flavour of our food, black pepper has some amazing healing properties that can cure..
National Social Service (NSS) units are training centers in inculcating discipline,
The Karnataka State Bus Owners Federation has decided to hike bus fares
On the fifth day of the ‘Wonders of Europe’ Tour, we started early in the morning to proceed to the next country on our itinerary-Belgium whose capital, Brussels was our destination. After invoking “Ganapati.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
The renowned Konkani musician Lancy Moras staged his fourth musical Nite to the packed audience at Don Bosco hall here on Saturday August 17.The event was presented by city based Moushmi Creations and sponsored chiefly by Eugene Lobo and family, Loretto, Dubai and Thomas...
Monthi Fest commemorating the Nativity of our Mother Mary and the consuming of newly produced crop is regarded as a happy family festival where families and communities come together for a joyful celebration. Ferarites UAE members will celebrate Monthi fest in Winny’s Restaurant Karama ,
“Abiding to people’s pressure, I will contest forthcoming Lok Sabha elections. So far five constituencies have been chosen, of which I will contest from one constituency,” said Pramod Muthalik, national president, Shri Rama Sena. He was addressing the press persons after attending..
A victim of an accident passed away after she failed to respond to the medical treatment given by the doctors of a private hospital on Saturday, August 17. The accident occurred on Wednesday, August 14 at Valencia, when an auto rickshaw hit Linette P Kamath(65). It had resulted..
TomazinhoCardozo, former speaker of Goa state Assembly and chairman of Goa TiatrAkademi has been elected president of JagotikKonknniSonghotton at its annual general body meeting here on Sunday. Eric Ozario, gurkaar..
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today claimed that "20-25 per cent" voters from
ash totalling Rs.2.12 crore was seized from two vehicles in Bangalore’s southern
On the occasion of th 15th Anniversary (Crystal Jubilee) of the Foundation of the Catholic Diocese of Vasai, the 66th Independence Day of India and the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary the diocesan...
The NCC and NSS volunteers of St Mary’s College, Shirva, near here contributed voluntary service by clearing the drains along Shirva – Kaup Road, as part of I – D celebrations on Thursday August 15.
The silver jubilee celebration of â€Gokulavani’ bulletin of BSKB Association was held at Gokul, Sion (East) here on Thursday August 15.BSKB Association president K S Rao presided the function here on Thursday morning.
A grand 67th Independence Day celebrations were held at the India Social and Cultural Centre on Thursday evening with loads of entertainment and cultural shows. The celebrations were held jointly by Abu Dhabi Malayalam
The district unit of Jamat-e-Hind organized Eid friendly meet at Hotel Kidiyoor Sheshashayana auditorium, here on Saturday August 17.Jamat-e-Hind state secretary Mohammed Kunhi in his presidential address said that
In a dig at Narendra Modi’s speech targeting the Prime Minister on the Independence
The local entrepreneur and advisor of Madwa Vadiraja College, Bantakal,
The installation ceremony of Interact Clubs set up in Narayan Guru English Medium
The state transport minister Ramalinga Reddy inaugurated district Veteran Freedom Fighters office here on Thursday August 15.peaking on the occasion, the veteran freedom fighter Venkata Subbu (Kasturi) said that
It’s a great occasion to celebrate sixty-seventh Independence Day across the country….! Decorate flag-hoisting-pole…singing national anthem... distributing sweets and eating too..! Meanwhile, a few youth organizations are organizing games,
The thirteenth annual distribution of scholarship programme was held at Jnanaganga Pre-University College, Nellikatte, near Moodubelle, here on Thursday August 15, as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Lancy Moras Nite-4 will be held on Saturday August 17 at Don Bosco Hall. Lancy Moras Nite-4 will have sensational music compositions from International artistes Thushara Kuruvitage and this is the first time that such an event is being organised in Mangalore. This unique event comprises..
The Independence Day celebrations were held at Ryan International School and St Xavier’s High School, Borivali (Eest) here on Sunday August 16. Photographers’ Times journal editor Kiran Manjrekar was the chief guest of the
Dharmasthala Dharmadhikari Dr D Veerendra Heggade unfurled the National Flag as achief guest during the 67th Independence Day Celebrations organised by Alva’s Education Foundation here on August 15, Thursday.
South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) which started last year with profound success are going to host this year on September 12th & 13th, 2013 at Expo Centre Sharjah, UAE. Organiser Anjanstar Events & HR Plus FZE
The 67th Independence Day was celebrated at Nisarga Play School, Mangalore, with great gaiety. The tiny tots of Pre-KG, LKG and UKG celebrated the day as ONE cheerfully, happily and peacefully. The school was beautifully decorated and the kids were dressed in school uniform
BIG FM Freedom express campaigns culmination event took place in Bharath Mall here on Thursday August 15.Women achievers who have contributed in various fields were recognized and were felicitated by BIG FM, in the presence..
Attributing the 4 per cent plunge of the BSE Sensex to global factors, Finance Minister
At the joint aegis of St Joseph’s Higher Primary School, High School and English Medium School, sixty-seventh Independence Day celebrations were held at Belman, near here on Thursday August 15.Belman – St Joseph’s parish priest and correspondent of school,
‘We got freedom from imperial rulers and nation became world’s largest democratic
The 67th Independence day was celebrated at St. John’s church compound
Kappandakarya Yuvaka Mandala celebrated 67the Independence Day
Sixty-seventh Independence Day celebration was held at Karnataka
The Independence Day celebrations are being held routinely every year, while none of them are bothered what happens in the country there after? Although common man is interested to know about fellow Indians state of affairs, the political leaders seemed unconcerned.
The state forests, Dakshina Kannada (DK) district-in-charge minister Ramanath Rai delivered Independence Day message to the citizens at Nehru maidan, here on Thursday August 15.â€The tri-color national flag that we have hoisted today
The sixty-seventh Independence Day was celebrated at the aegis of Catholic Sabha
Ryan International Group of Institutions, one of India’s largest Education providers with over 120 institutes in India and abroad, announced a Rs. 23,50,000 (UK Pounds 25,000) one year Scholarship in UK for Harshal Karle.
As of January 2013, Karnataka state had a power generation installed capacity of 13,596.28 MW which consisted of 7,279.56 MW of state share, 4,720.63 MW of private share and 1,596.09 MW of central share. The state.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Niddodi
Mount Carmel Central School (MCCS), Mary Hill, here celebrated the sixty-seventh Independence Day on Thursday August 15 at 8.20am on the school grounds. MCCS joint secretary Sr Ida Barboza AC hoisted the National Flag.The students of Class IV - X marched rhythmically...
The 67th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor by St. Lawrence Educational Institutions on August 15, 2013 from 9.30 am till 12 noon. The Correspondent, Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes unfurled
Senior BJP leader L K Advani’s discomfort with party poster boy Narendra Modi came to the fore once again on Thursday when he disapproved the latter’s attack on PM
No sooner someone says about Independence Day celebrations; we usually reflect on tri-color flag hoisted in a pole, while each color and Ashoka chakra has its own meaning. It’s all we have learnt in the schools.
Noting the "widespread cynicism and disillusionment" with governance and functioning of institutions, President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday said elections next year is an opportunity to elect a stable government that will ensure
“We have a powerful potential in out youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends. “ Mary McLeod Bethune. Yes, to enhance the power of youth...
The death of Prabhakar Achari on August 10 at a forest located near Vandse-Noojady, Kundapur, Udupi which was thought to be due to accidental gunshot has now been termed as murder by the Kundapur Police. The arrested people identified as Nagaraj Poojary, Sunder Poojary..
Bilva Andolan, a campaign to plant saplings was held at Nivedita High School and Mahalingeshwar temple premises, Basroor, near here recently. Mahalingeshwar temple managing trustee B Appanna Hegde presided the programme.Speaking on the occasion, Appanna expressed
A fight over an inane issue at Mogaveerapattna beach on Tuesday, August 13 left four people injured. Two individuals identified as Nasir (25) and Ashfaq (22) were assaulted by Deekshith, Rahul and Rakshith along with eight others at the Mogaveerapattna beach. When the group was about..
Bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza has been selected for the award of Outstanding Community Leader for the year 2012-13, instituted by International Institute for Public Policy (IIPP),
Amid continuing pressure on the rupee, the RBI on Wednesday announced stern measures, including curbs on Indian firms
The mysterious disappearance of a seventeen year old girl in middle of the night has raised suspicion that she might have
The horticulture department, Dakshina Kannada (DK) Zilla Panchayat observed the birth anniversary of the father of horticulture Dr M H Marigowda at the Netravati Hall, Zilla Panchayat premises here on Monday August 12.
The Konkani Natak Sabha will be celebrating its 70th Anniversary on 29th September 2013 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore. On the occasion of its anniversary, the Muhurtham of the Konkani play “Utre Uzwadle” written by Pradeep Barboza, Paladka was held on 12th August..
Eight Indian students won British Council IELTS Scholarship Awards 2013, they are: Janvi Thaker from Kolkata, Arvina Jos Joslin Thambi from Viluppuram -Tamil Nadu, Gurjot Singh Garcha from Ludhiana, Jahnavi Milind Mirashi from Pune...
The members of Konkani Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) paid a visit to Jeevadaan HIV/AIDS Centre located at Gurpur – Kaikamba, near here on Monday August 12.KORWA donated groceries to the authorities of
Braving a severe heart attack while at the wheel, a 52-year-old driver of a government bus managed to stop the
A two-year-old Mumbai boy suffered cardiac arrest after eating peanuts. The incident happened July 30 when Krishna
Rotary Club of Mangalore Central organized an unique seasonal festivalâ€Aatid Radd Dina,’ It is special festival wherein all the traditional sweets are prepared and distributed among neighbours, friends and relatives..
The respite from incessant rains gave an opportunity to Belleans to celebrate the titular feast of their patron, St. Lawrence on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at 10 am. Fifteen priests from the neighbouring parishes..
Kalakiran Lifetime Achievement award was conferred on Sangeet Ratna Victor Concessao on 11th August, 2013 at Karnataka Sangha Hall, Matunga, Mumbai in a colourful ceremony attended by hundreds of his well-wishers and
The Ryan International Group of Institutions under the direction of founder chairman, Dr Augustine F Pinto and managing director Grace Pinto, provides various national and international platforms and forums for students to have an
Enriched with therapeutic properties and natural goodness, honey has been used in skincare and overall well-being since the beginning of time.
The Semifinal of the Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha for the adults was held on Sunday August 11th 2013 at Don Bosco Hall here. The following competitors were qualified for grand finale:
Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines on Saturday took possession of Kingfisher House—the erstwhile corporate office of Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) near Mumbai airport’s domestic terminal. The move is part of the lenders’ moves to recover Rs 6,072 crore along with interest.
Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy has merged his party with the BJP
Nagarapanchami was celebrated at Jagadamba Kalabairava temple, Gumfa Tekadi, Krishna Nagar, Jogeshwari (East), here on Sunday August 11 morning. Various puja celebrations were held at the leadership of Nagaraj Poti and
Asserting that Congress has not sought Karnataka Janata Paksha’s support for LS
The need of the hour is to have a third front other than BJP and Congress, said Rajya
On the third day of our ‘Wonders of Europe’ tour, we had early wakeup call at 3 am. By 4 am we were ready with our luggage outside the hotel and waited to the coach to drive us to St. Pancreas Railway station to take the high-speed ‘Eurostar’ train to Paris.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
Mystery surrounds the death of a 28 year old person who was allegedly accidentally shot and killed by his friends during a midnight hunting trip at Noojadi Village of Kundapur taluk in Udupi District. The deceased is Prabhakar Acharya, a resident of Hadimane, who was working as mobile..
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Thursday flagged off Bharatiya Janata Party’s campaign for 2014 elections with a call to rid the country of the Congress and the slogan of ’India first’. Addressing a mammoth public meeting, the first after he took over as chairman of BJP’s..
All India Congress Committee (AICC) member P V Mohan on Saturday August 10, led a delegation of party men on a study tour to Niddody, near here, where it was proposed to set up ultra mega thermal power plant...
The Old Students of the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle held an important meeting on Sunday, August 11, 2013 at 9 am in St. Lawrence PU College Hall to plan centenary celebration of the school.
The cattle that come to graze and pet animals are being hit regularly by speeding train of Konkan Railway (KR) on the track at Hoovinakere nearby here. The farmers living in the nearby villages are fetching firewood, dry leaves and...
The folk artistes from across the nation and overseas had to come to our abode. The people who patronize literary and cultural programmes had to be increased. The objective of Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat is confluence of likeminded people
â€Community people travel to foreign countries far away from motherland to earn their livelihood and feed their families. In Billawa community, there are several parents who have sacrificed and toiled hard to educate their children.
Bharat Bank Staff Welfare Club of Bharat Co-operative Bank (Mumbai) Limited, a multi-state scheduled bank, organized family get-together at Fine Arts Sivaswamy auditorium, Chembur, here on Friday August 9.Bharat Bank former chairman and director Jaya C Suvarna was the chief guest
NMC Trading an arm of NMC Healthcare group organized its 2nd successive blood donation camp to commemorate the birthday of Dr B R Shetty, CEO-NMC Healthcare on 1st of August 2013.On this auspicious occasion, more than 100 enthusiastic employees of Al Ain NMC Trading,
Congress candidate Ramya does not know who her father is. She is born by IVF, stated JDS former MLA M Srinivasan. She has not mentioned her father’s name. Ramya has no idea of her caste. If she knows nothing,
The eldest daughter of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA from Bommanahalli Assembly constituency Satish Reddy allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence on Thursday. Even as the reason behind Gagana’s step is yet to be ascertained, the way the family members..
All the office bearers of FKCA (Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations) and Presidents of Member associations visited Archbishop of Bangalore Most Rev. Dr. Bernard Moras at his residence and wished him on his 72nd Birthday on 10th August,2013. Archbishop was very much
Lancy Lobo elected as new president of Mangalore Catholic Centre, St Peter and Paul parish, Ruwi, here for one year term.Lancy has been famed as dramatist among Konkani community in Muscat and also social activist
Rotary Club International (RCI) – Shirva felicitated ninety-five-year-old veteran freedom fighter Bantakal K Laxminarayan Sharma at his residence located at Arasikatte, Bantakal, near here on the occasion of Quit India Day
The 13th Annual General Body Meeting of metro based Malaika Multi-State Co-operative Credit Society that belongs to Malaika Group was held at St Joseph’s parish Hall, Mira Road (East) here at the chairmanship of Gilbert Baptist...
The district-level Independence Day celebrations will be held at Nehru maidan,
The Muslim brethrens celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with utmost religious fervor here on Friday August 9. Thousands of Muslim brethrens offered namaz at the famous Eidga maidan, here on Friday at 10.30am.
Vinaya Kumar Sorake, Minister for Urban Development and Minister in Charge of the Udupi Distirct inaugurated Job Oriented Skill Training and also distributed certificates to the first batch trainees of Don Bosco Tech, at a function held on
Indian and Chinese troops had a face-off in Sikkim earlier this week which, however
This EID Mangalore is all set and geared up for a Pizza Eating Competition to be organized by The 3 Hungry Men – Mangalore’s first and only food reviewing body in association with City Center Mall and Pizza Hut – Mangalore
Delhi has been put on high alert following an alert from the Intelligence Bureau (IB)
Zumba fans and fitness enthusiasts at Bandra and Mumbai got the opportunity to experience free Zumba Master Class with Actress Kajal Aggarwal led by Celebrity Zumba trainer Suchita Pal at Gold’s Gym Bandra.
A baby cobra created chaos for an hour, when it sneaked into a parked motorcycle at Beedinagudde Road, here on Thursday August 8. Meanwhile, a mechanic arrived at the spot, began dismantling one part after the other, while reptiles rescuer snake Gururaj Sanil managed to rescue..
Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA), Mangalore, has announced that their Annual General Body Meeting will be held on 17th August 2013 at Don Bosco Mini Hall Mangalore at 4.30 pm.
The Career Guidance and Placement Cell in association with Human Rights Cell of Government First Grade College, Haleyangadi organized a visit to Mulki Police Station on Wednesday, 7th August, 2013. Policemen at Mulki Police Station became teachers explaining the common...
Chethana Mahantesh, 21, who was suffering from rabies encephalitis and was in coma for the past 26 days, died at Nimhans here on Tuesday night. In early July, Chethana, a resident of Chitradurga, was celebrating her 67% score in BA. But the joy didn’t last long as the next day she..
Kaup sub-inspector Archana rescued a mentally-challenged street beggar woman
Raphael Britto (53) S/O Late Xavier and Late Benedicta Britto, H/O Ancilla, F/O
On the occasion of the celebration of St. Christopher’s feast on Sunday 04 August
The city unit of Gulf Islamic Organization of Karnataka organized Iftar meet for the students of BCM Women’s Pre-University
Mumbai regional congress committee hosted an lavish Iftaar Party to celebrates the holy month of Ramadan, Which was attended by number of politicians as well as celebs from the entertainment world. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj
Billawas Dubai & Northern emirates (BDNE) one of the premier association for Billawas in Dubai well established in UAE for more than a decade with strong strategy of ’Providing Education to the Poorest of the Poor’ as per the...
Eid al-Fitr is one of the most joyous days in the Islamic calendar. It is a festival of thanksgiving and joy that marks the end of Ramadan, a holy month of fasting observed by Muslims. This year Eid al-Fitr is being observed on Thursday, August 8, 2013.
Eid Al-Fitr
A couple was burned alive in a room of a house that belongs to the lineage family of Moodabettu – Kambalakatta – Katapady Beedu, near Padubidri, here on Tuesday August 6 early morning. The deceased has been identified as..
The poetry and dramas are the effective media to help the humanity to grow with cultural bliss. It signifies the both joys and agonies of life. Nonetheless, it has energized the talent of humanity form time immemorial.
BJP today withdrew its candidates from Mandya and Bangalore Rural Lok Sabha
The office bearers of Our Lady of Lourdes parish council, Kanajar led by parish priest Fr John Mendonca on Sunday August 4, paid a courtesy visit to Brahmalingeshwar temple in the vicinity, which was damaged owing to torrential rains
ABVP staged protest on national highway 66 opposite Padua High School, here on Tuesday August 6 at 6.15pm, to condemn the killing of 5 Indian soldiers in an ambush along the disputed border with Pakistan and India
The officers of different Banks in the city, bid farewell to Vijaya Bank regional asst.
Janet Lawrence D’Souza was appointed as vice chairperson of Maharashtra state Minority Commission by Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Professor Janardhan C Chandurkar,
A new study has found that people who walk to work are around 40 per cent less likely to have diabetes as those who drive. Researchers at Imperial College London and
The students’ council of Women’s Government First Grade College, Balmatta, here was inaugurated on Tuesday August 6.MLA J R Lobo inaugurated the students’ council here on Tuesday morning.The court Road corporator Vinaya Raj...
Fr Stanislaus R Pereira (mostly known as Fr Stanly Pereira) who is a priest of the diocese of Mangalore passed away on Tuesday August 6 in the morning in Little Sisters of the Poor, Home for the Aged situated in Bajjodi-Mangalore because of old age and physical weakness.
The folk art scholar Bannanje Babu Amin inaugurated Aatidonji Dina, that was
The Muslim brethrens celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr with utmost religious fervor here on Friday
On the occasion of its Silver jubilee year, Kuwait Canara Welfare Association, popularly known as KCWA, offered a thanksgiving mass at the Holy Family Cathedral at Kuwait city at 7:30pm on Monday 5th August 2013. Fr. Antony..
The inauguration of Don Bosco Tech, Centre for skill training for youth will be formally held on Friday August 9 at 10.00am, by state urban development and Udupi district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake.
The devotees from all over the taluk flocked to Karinjeshwara and Sadashiva Temples at Narahariparvatha, on Tuesday August 6 morning, on the occasion of Aati Amavasya and took a holy-dip in the sacred pond...
In this chapter 5 of education series, I will begin with a self-appraisal. What makes me think that I can advise teachers? I have never been a professional teacher, but for a short stint of coaxing teenager girls to study Physics, Chemistry and Math at a Bombay high school. My predicament is akin to that of Catholic Clergy, who in their celibate bliss, double as marriage counselors. Ignorance is bliss, especially in consulting and advising business.. [By Philip Mudartha]
The city crime sleuths arrested a person, accused of stealing two-wheelers
Former prime minister and Janata Dal-Secular president H.D. Deve Gowda
Dakshina Kannada district unit of Sri Rama Sene staged protest in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner, here on Monday August 6, demanding the resignation of Vidhan Sabha speaker Kagodu Thimmappa for his irresponsible
It was an atmosphere of Celebration morning till the night. There was glorious Birthday celebration of Parish Priest Fr. Dominic Vas, Vianney Sunday and Friendship day.. All the community Fathers and Brothers were present. We began the celebration by coming together around the altar
The Semifinal of the Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha for the children was held on Sunday August 4th 2013 at Don Bosco Hall here. The Semifinal of the Golden Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak..
The much awaited first international Tulu movie ’Nirel’ completes its talkie portion shoot done entirely in the Gulf which is a new hub for film makers from all over the world. ’Shooting a movie in foreign country is not an easy task
Every student should dream big, urged MindTree vice president H P Suresh.Suresh was speaking after inaugurating during initiation programme for I B E students of Malnad Engineering College, during a function held at the
One of the most common questions parents ask their doctors is ’How much milk should I be giving my children?’ Now they have got their answer from a new research and the
Byelections to the Ramangara and Mandya Lok Sabha constituencies are
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized elocution competition in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 4. The Competition was held in four categories - below 10 years, 10 to 15 years, 15 to 30 years and above 30 years..
A 67-year-old Indian visitor was stopped from entering the Dubai Metro, apparently for wearing a traditional Indian dress - dhoti.According to the victim’s daughter Madhumati, a policeman stopped them near the punching gates of the Etisalat Metro Station last Saturday and told her father that
The Late Sylvester Frank Birth Centenary Foundation was inaugurated at St Sebastian Hall, Bendore here on Friday August 3.The Foundation has been instituted by the family of the late Sylvester Frank to help the needy.
Both boys and girls students of Milagres English Medium School, Kallianpur, near here secured first place in Udupi district level table tennis match, held at TMA Pai English Medium School, Kunjibettu, near here recently.
Muslim Souharda Vedike, South India believes that its most distressing the stance taken by the reigning state administration on Abdul Nasser Madani, renowned scholar, president of PDP, chairman of Al Anwar Education Society
An imminent tragedy was averted by the presence of chief of city police, when a LPG tanker was over turned besides the road, owing to reckless driving of driver, here on Thursday August 1 night.The LPG tanker that was plying en route Hassan – Beloor route was overturned near Hagareya
It’s everyone’s responsibility to maintain eco equilibrium. There is no life without eco-environment, and everyone should do their mite in this regard, said state forest, environment and Dakshina Kannada (DK) district-in-charge
The shooting of Kannada movie â€Ulidavaru Kandante’ was held at Our Lady of Rosary church, here on Thursday August 1. The movie director and hero of movie Rakshit Shetty was ready at the church premises along with his
Upset over the ruling Congress and UPA’s decision to create Telangana, seven
With N Srinivasan determined to resume charge of BCCI in Friday’s meeting of the
A woman was stabbed to death by an unidentified assailant in front of her five
Bharathi cement in collaboration with Saim Group, Udupi organised Ifthar party at 6 pm on 1 August 2013 at Hotel Bridavan, Santhekatte, Udupi. Customers and friends of Saim Group and Bharathi cement attended the unique event organised by the corporate world.
St Aloysius College (Autonomous) witnessed the grand inauguration of the Student Council 2013-14 here, on Thursday August 1.The elected student representatives took the oath of office from the Student President
Although, the announcements were made to set up ultra mega thermal power plant in Niddodi, near here; it needs three-levels of approval from both union and forest and environment departments, in order to begin the project.
The unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants attempted to shoot a businessman, in the busy junction of Ballalbagh, M G Road, here at about 6.30pm on Friday August 2. The motorcycle-borne assailants attempted to shoot Vijendra
Fraudsters cheated a village woman to the tune of Rs 3.07 lakh by sending her message that she is the winner of British lottery that carries a huge prize amount of Rs 5 crore pounds. Silvia Fernandes, a resident of Kinnigoli, stated in her complaint filed at Mulky police station..
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Friday said
At the joint aegis of Dakshina Kannada (DK) district working journalists’ Association,
The decision of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) to divide Andhra Pradesh and create Telangana has sparked protests for statehood across the country. Dormant demands for separate provinces have re-emerged, and
The inaugural program of World Breast Feeding Week was held at medical record section of Father Muller Charitable Institutions on Thursday August 1 at 11.30 am.The program commenced with prayer song by
If the students are disciplined, know perseverance and develop leadership qualities, they will have amble job opportunities, said Jaycees Club International (JCI) member Rajanikant.Rajanikant was speaking after inaugurating
â€Be strong, be kind, be focused, be determined. Learn to go extra mile, it will make you achieve your goals,’ said the chief fuest of the function Dr Jancy James, vice chancellor of Central University while addressing 149 students of the 15th
Turkish archaeologists excavating an old church site have unearthed a stone chest which they claim contains a relic that may be part of the cross on which Jesus was crucified. The relic was discovered during excavations at the Balatlar Church in the northern province of Sinop near..
Having toured some parts of India, especially the Himalayan region, I had been waiting for an opportunity to travel to some of the European countries and see the places and monuments that one normally views in pictures and other media. Being a student and.. [By Dr Eugene DSouza]
Travelogue
It was a happy reunion for Vasanth Kumar of Totattil in Melparamba and VK Babu of Uduma Palakunni with their families. The two who along with 24 others on board MV Cotton, a Maltese flagged chemical tanker which was seized by the pirates off the coast of Gabon to get the oil..
Defence Minister A K Antony’s statement on killing of five Indian soldiers in Poonch
Konkani Bhasha Mandal, Maharashtra (KBMM) organized a talent competition on recently at Saraswati Vidya Mandir, Mahim, Mumbai. Competition held in Singing, Dance and Elocution for Seniors, Juniors and Sub Juniors. Groups from Mira Road, Orlem and Mahakali took part in the competition..
The youth should come forward to take the nation on progressive path, said Dr A Savitri.Dr Savitri was speaking after inaugurating health awareness camp that was organized by Sri Gandha Seva Samste, at Government
Gopal Karvi, a native of Kodi – Kanyana, near Sastan, here who created history in Limca Book of Records, by swimming from St Mary’s Island to Malpe beach by fastening his legs and hands with chains securing
Air India Express has announced a reduction in baggage limit on the flights routed Dubai-Mangalore. The new policy will come into existence on August 22. Passengers booking tickets on or after August 22 will be allowed to take baggages weighing only upto 20 kg instead of the 30 kg..
Over a century ago, it was during â€Aati’ month that was observed in Tulunadu, was a relaxed month in peak monsoon. There were no modern facilities during those days. None of them thought, some day TV,
At least 15 legislators from Rayalaseema and Andhra regions of Andhra Pradesh on
Petrol price was today hiked by 70 paisa per litre, the fifth increase in rates in two
Andhra Pradesh, in the shape it existed for nearly 57 years, will now be cast into
Our Lady of Arabia Parish, Ahmadi, Kuwait is announcing the Schedule of Nine Days Novena & Celebration of Monthi Feast, in Konkani. The Novena along with the Faith Formation Programme will commence on Wednesday, the 28th of August 2013 at 07.00 pm and will continue till..
The Jain Teerthankar Committee president Gunapal Jain died in a Jeep-Bus collision at Hosangady near Venur. Jain, with the help of the localites, was carried immediately to the Moodbidri hospital where he was declared dead. Being a famous social worker in and around Venur, many of his..
DYFI staged massive protest rally and public meeting, here on Monday July 29, opposing the hike in tariff of water by town council.Addressing the protesters, DYFI leader Sudhakar Kanchan said that the hike in tariff of water by the town council is unjustified as the prices of essential
Telangana will be the 29th state of India comprising 10 districts with plenty of water and some other natural resources in a backward region lacking development that was at the heart of the separate state demand. As and when the state is formed, the jewel in the crown will always
Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) on Saturday decided to hike the price of single-toned Nandini milk by Rs 2 per litre
West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress marched towards a massive victory in the rural polls, regarded as a curtain raiser to the next general elections
There is an alarming rise in the prevalence of diabetes in India. Thanks to our eating habits and sedentary lifestyle, even gestational diabetes is not uncommon.
This is a standard job description for hiring school teachers: To impart knowledge and learning skills to the students in his/her assigned class in a manner that meets the professional standards of the school. Most importantly, the teacher should have the.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Philip
India Social Centre in Association with Ministry of Social affairs organized a photo/painting exhibition in commemoration of Death anniversary of Late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan “Emirates Humanitarian Day” on Sunday 28th July from 5 pm to 11pm.
Nama Tuluveru UAE supporting "Donate Blood save a Life Campaign’ as a part of their 2013 programme concluded ’Blood Donation’ during the holy month of Ramadan on Sunday the 28th of July, 2013 at 8.30 PM onwards at Latifa..
The sleuths on Saturday July 27 arrested the key accused Ghanshyamdas, from Srikulam district of Andhra Pradesh, related to burglary of 15 idols of historical significance from Siddanta mandir, Jain Basadi, here.
Here is an invitation to all the Mangalorean Catholics in USA to celebrate the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Fest) on Sunday, 8th September 2013 from 12.00 noon onwards at St Mary’s Chruch, 25 North Road, Chelmsford MA 01824, USA (Northern suburbs of Boston MA)...
Monsoon View, arts exhibition of landscapes during rainy season that was organized by Trivarna Kala Kendra in association with Rotary Club International (RCI) was inaugurated at Hotel Sharon auditorium, here on Saturday July 28.Udupi Arts Foundation founder president...
It’s been a year since a group of right-wing activists barged into a homestay in Padil on the outskirts of the city and attacked a partying crowd of young men and women. The incident brought the issue of “moral policing” into sharp focus. Despite the media attention and scrutiny..
At the joint aegis of state collegiate education and SDM Business Management College, Udyog Mela was held at College auditorium here on Sunday July 28 from 8.00am to 6.00pm.The state higher education minister Deshpande...
Mohammad Amjad, 41, reckons he could break even by the first week of Ramadan. But that’s assuming his handlers don’t move him elsewhere.We are standing in a parking lot near Mamzar Corniche. It’s close to midnight and Amjad
Nisarga Play School organized â€Child Show-2013’ for their tiny tots, as a part of the competitions here on Saturday July 27.The school correspondent Victor D’Souza and head teacher Patsy D’Souza organized this event.Kids dressed in colourful costumes added the beauty of the programme
Hyderabad is likely to be a Union territory for five years and will act as joint capital of
The Health Concern Foundation in collaboration with district health and family welfare department organized â€Renewing efforts, magnifying health’, an awareness outreach programme on malaria and dengue prevention at Town Hall
The greenery is just a lip service, because it has become a commodity to exploit to the fullest to earn greater revenue. The lush green forests are felled to satisfy the insatiable greed of humans. The skyscrapers and chemical fertilizer industries are taking the toll on forests.
The government has formulated special guidelines for the safety of college-going girls. The move comes in the wake of the gang-rape of a Manipal University student last month.The guidelines have been formulated to prevent rape,
Despite Hepatitis being the second biggest preventable cause of cancer after tobacco, every one in 12 persons worldwide suffer from either chronic Hepatitis B or chronic
The monsoon has arrived ahead of a week in the coastal district, which has been causing havoc across Kundapur taluk. It has been lashing after a lull. The people residing across the Kundapur taluk in low-lying regions are facing
Lawrence Andrade (90), Husband of late Conceptine Andrade, Father of Pramila
Monsoon View, arts exhibition in acrylic and canvas related to monsoon landscape of 40 paintings of 20 both senior and junior artists of Trivarna Kala Kendra, will be held at Hotel Sharon mini hall, here on Saturday July 27.
As Congress and UPA government appear to be veering towards formation of
Expressing the problems faced by the students regarding the Carry-Over system, All college students association staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner Office today.State President and Legal advisor
A minor, who was made a witness by the accused to prove their innocence in
Karnataka Dalit Sangarsh Samiti (DSS) staged protest in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner (DC) here on Friday July 26, urging the state authorities in order to withdraw the approval to allot state-owned lake for private
The city police led by Mangalore taluk Tahsildar seized 17 dumper trucks fully laden with sand meant for illegally transporting to Bangalore, at nearby mosque at Kannur, here on Friday July 26. Mangalore rural police registered cases
Congress tonight gave clear signals about moving close to formation ofTelangana state out of Andhra Pradesh, saying the consultation process is over and a decision should be awaited.The indications came after a two-hour Congress core group meeting, chaired by Sonia Gandhi...
In the wake of the infamous gang-rape incident that rocked Manipal, the district administration has been seriously considering measures to enhance security. The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Dr M T Reju convened a meeting with the district officials, representatives of Manipal..
Opposing grant of interim permission to Johnson & Johnson’s to resume
Udupi police have almost completed investigation into the Manipal rape case, the
The visitors and the patients spent anxious moments being stuck nearly 25 minutes in the elevator at Kasturba Medical College (KMC) Hospital here on Wednesday July 24 morning.Over 20 passengers were in
Devanahalli is the new hub of Bangalore with the international airport and the recent developments that have seen the area getting huge attention from every angle. There is something happening around Devanahalli
The efforts of local police are hindered, owing to non-co-operation of recent rape victim, a medico of KMC College, Manipal in going ahead with prosecuting 3 accused who are already in their custody. The chief cause for this is attributed
The servitors of Jagannath temple in Odisha’s beach town of Puri Thursday said
Billawas Dubai & N.E. announced their blood donation camp scheduled to be held on 30th July, 2013 at Latifa Hospital (former Al Wasl Hospital) from 7.30 PM onwards.Enthusiastic donors are being invited to
Just three days before the infamous home stay attack incident completes one year, 17 more accused, who were judicial custody
Nama Tuluveru UAE a charity based organisation in UAE has come forward to support "Donate Blood save a Life Campaign’ which will be held on Sunday the 28th of July, 2013 at 7.30 PM onwards at Latifa Hospital
The domestic violence in a household family residing at Gurmedagundi, that comes under the limits of Navoor gram panchayat, near here resulted in husband committing suicide by jumping into a tributary of Netravati River on Wednesday
The Karnataka government and the Bangalore civic authorities Wednesday
ChandappaGowda, father of Saujanya, II PU student of SDM College, Ujire who was raped and murdered, has demanded that a
A clash between students has occured in Vittal Government First Grade College on Tuesday July 23. Teasing a girl had led the students in fight. A girl student complained to the principal about Kiran, a student, for teasing her. Another group assaulted Kiran on the matter which left..
Theatre artist Avitas Adolphus Cutinha also known as Dolla Mangalore will be awarded with twelfth Bahrain Konkani Kutam Award – 2013, in recognition of his contribution to Konkani.Announcing this to media
Saare jahanse accha…Hindustan hamara…….. the melodious music of internationally acclaimed sitar maestro Ustad Rafiq Khan played to the playback music of renowned musical instrumentalist 3 G K R Kumar, P K Santosh
The Congress on Wednesday distanced itself from the controversy over MPs
Sri Vishwakarma Seva Samithi-UAE, proudly announces its Blood Donation Camp scheduled to be held on Thursday 25th July 2013, at Latifa Hospital - Dubai from 7:30PM onwards. SVKSS is one of the premier community organizations
The primary schools enroll students in Class 1 and pass them out at Class 5. Small and even remote villages have them. It is no longer necessary for children aged 6 to 11 to travel far from their homes. Enrolment in government and aided private schools.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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He is a twenty-two-year-old born physically challenged youngster. He is a lone son to his parents. His father became alcoholic addict as he could no more care for his physically challenged son.
Running is one of the best exercises one can do, as it provides a good cardio workout. It also has other benefits such as aiding in weight loss, toning the legs..
Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti founder Tonse Jayakrishna Shetty felicitated Harry R Sequeira, who was unanimously elected as new president of Karnataka Sangh – Andheri, during a function held at Dr M Vishveshwarayya
UK Konkans , one of the premier associations of Mangaloreans in the UK held its annual picnic in the wild and beautiful location of Richmond park on 20th July 2013. After a long and cold winter one eagerly waited for summer..
As BJP president Rajnath Singh is here batting for visa for Narendra Modi, 65
Smelling a conspiracy behind themidday meal tragedy in Bihar, chief ministerNitish Kumar has alleged that BJP
At the joint auspicious of Spoorthidhama Rural Development and Training Institute, taluk education resource centre, Rotary
Janarogya Andolan Karnataka, in association with Koraga Development Associations Federation staged protest in front of office of Deputy Commissioner here on Monday July 22, urging the state authorities for better healthcare services
The Dakshina Kannada district has recorded 213 dengue positive cases till Sunday from the beginning of this year. There have been two confirmed deaths
The death toll in the flood fury in Uttar Pradesh climbed up to 152 on Monday as
The website www.welcometoreason.com, has instituted six awards annually through a contest among those writing for the website. This was announced at the media meet, 0n July 17, 2013, at the Mangalore Press Club to mark the fifth anniversary of the website.
KCAUK organized its annual picnic to Wallasey on July 20, 2013. Wallasey is a town within Merseyside, North of England. This Town is located at the banks of the River Mercy. The picnic began at Manchester with the journey starting at 09:15 AM, picking up families of KCA UK living..
A 21-year-old girl slipped into a comatose state after she was allegedly administered an overdose of medication at the Krishna Hospital in Chitradurga. Chetana of Hirebennur village in the district, who was suffering from insomnia for several days, was brought to the hospital..
The family welfare Committee of St Vincent Ferrer parish, Valencia organized the celebrations of Sleep Day at the parish hall, here on Sunday July 21 evening.Father Muller Medical College Hospital chief nursing officer Sr Aileen Mathias
The Karnataka State Devadiga Sangha, Mannagudde with the help of Dubai Devadiga Sangha distributed scholarship worth around Rs 6 lac to around 500 students at a scholarship disbursal programme held at Devadiga Samaja
In commemoration of the Golden Inter Parish Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha, Mangalore Episcopal City Deanery Inter Parish Singing competition was held on Sunday July 21st, 2013 at Don Bosco Hall here.
Two-month long Chaturmasa celebrations of this year will be held at the location of burial spot of sixth Vamanashram Swami here, said Kodial Chaturmasa celebration Committee president Vinod Yenneteedi. Addressing the media persons
Twenty-four-year-old Vinay Vaz, who reported missing whilst travelling in a train from Kerala to Karwar when he accidentally fell into Netravati River on Friday July 19 at about 11.30pm was found dead near Ullal bridge..
The city police arrested twenty-ninth accused on Sunday July 21, related to Homestay attack at Morning Mist, Padil, here. The arrested has been identified as twenty-nine-year-old Manoj, son of Sundar, residing in Kandavar..
Noted Italy-born Odissi dancer and Padmashree award winner Ileana Citaristi
The BJP, which had so far maintained that it was not unduly bothered about denial of
The college students’ union aims at promoting communal harmony and
The state minister for forest, environment, ecology and Dakshina Kannada (DK) district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai, inaugurated Inspire Award Science exhibition that was organized by Pilikula Regional Science Centre...
â€The Indian cultural hierarchy should be informed to the new generation. The taste of new dishes should not be limited to a few days; instead it has to be taught to the children to learn the culinary skills at home.
A youth, twenty-four-year-old Vinay Vaz, who is hailing from Sirsi – Karwar, travelling from Kerala to Kumta via Mangalore by Netravati Express train on Friday July 19 night has accidentally fallen in Netravati River at about 11.30pm
Beary’s Cultural Forum like every year concluded IFTAR at Iranian Club, Karama on 19th July, 2013 from 5 PM onwards putting together members of their community along with members of other community and religion as well in one..
Thiya Samaj UAE, organized successful blood donation campaign this year and marked their name in the list of other organizations from Indian community by donating 53 units of blood in their first ever blood donation camp held in Latifa
The temple town of Kukke Subrahmanya was cut off for the eighth time this monsoon with the bridge going under six feet of water at 3 pm on Friday, putting devotees and students to severe hardship. V Rao, a villager, told there was expected since it was pouring continuously..
A forensic report on Saturday confirmed the presence of poisonous pesticide in the
Heartburn can happen due to a variety of reasons. Having spicy foods, eating too fast without chewing properly, eating quickly when you’re stressed out, going overboard
Directorate of Revenue Intelligece (DRI), seized gold from a family travelling by the Air India express flight from Dubai
Narendra Modi’s stamp was written all over as BJP on Friday announced its election campaign committee for 2014 polls including
Security has been beefed up in the campus of global software major Wipro Ltd here, following a bomb threat Friday through a
Shopping for the famed mallige of Shankarapura will pinch a hole in your pocket. Incessant rain in the region has put
Konkan Bells,Belthangady deanary Association in UAE who celebrated their 1st anniversary last year concluded their ’Blood Donation Campaign’ on 18th July at Latifa Hospital, Dubai at 8.00 PM onwards.President Remigius D’souza...
Calling BJP communal, activist Anna Hazare on Friday said he never described Narendra Modi as secular. "He (Modi) belongs to a party that sympathizes with only one community, and is against other communities. It is also known that it is totally against one particular community,"
Carmel College, Modankap, near here celebrated the feast of their patroness Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Foundation day at the college auditorium, here on Monday July 15. Tuesday July 16 was marked with triple
Eating fish three times a week cuts wrinkling and sagging by 30 per cent, as seafood is rich in protein, minerals and omega-3 fats — nutrients that nourish the
Dakshina Kannada District Football Association (DKDFA) affiliated to Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) will be organizing the seventeenth Independence Cup at Nehru maidan football ground here on Saturday July 20 at 9.30am.
Two Air India pilots have been suspended after they allowed a south Indian actress to sit inside the cockpit mid-air on a Bangalore-Hyderabad flight in flagrant violation of safety norms. "Both pilots have been suspended and taken off the roster.
Close on the heels of 23 children in Bihar dying after consuming contaminated midday
The city sleuths seized a truck that was loaded with 20 buffaloes that was ready to
Under attack from the opposition over the death of 23 school children after
The second additional district session court has granted bail to 11 more accused in the infamous home stay attack case and they
The Bengaluru international airport will be named after the city’s founder Kempegowda.The government today approved a Civil Aviation Ministry proposal to this effect. The proposal was approved by the Union Cabinet at its meeting here, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the people..
From his main objective of unseating the BJP government in Karnataka, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa seems to be coming the full-circle as he trained his guns on ruling Congress today. The state assembly witnessed a growing bonhomie between Yeddyurappa,
Nama Tuluveru UAE for the first time arranged a Iftar in the holy month of Ramadan for the poor labourers residing in Sonapur Dubai on 17th July, 2013. Organizers’ wished ’Ramadan Kareem’ to all those Muslim Brothers who were
Kavoor police on Wednesday arrested a bus conductor on charges of repeatedly raping a minor girl in the city. The girl is pregnant now. A complaint lodged by the survivor identified the accused as 30-year-old Faisal, from Shantinagar. He was produced
A wife will have a share in her husband’s inherited or inheritable marital property on divorce, though the exact quantum of the compensation has been left to the discretion of the judge, according to a legislation that was cleared by
The most awaited accolade of the Indian film industry –The 14th IIFA awards held at Macau was indeed a star studded event. At the ceremony,Shah Rukh Khan and Shahid Kapoor played the animated hosts and sent the audience to splits with their one-liners.
Over century-old Girija Higher Primary School located at Kunjaru and founded by the late Ganapayya Shetty, a resident of Kurkalu village, will be developed as CBSE residential school and upgraded to Pre-University College.
As many as 11 students died and 48 others fell ill today after consuming mid-day meal
Young and promising Stadium Soccer â€B’ (known as Phantoms) beat a powerful Bangalore Schools Sports Foundation (BSSF) in an exciting final of the Hotel Clarks Exotica by a single goal in the 5 a side football tournament
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence on Tuesday arrested a person at the Mangalore airport and seized 580 gm of
Doordarshan city bureau freelancer has reportedly strangulated his wife in their home located at Kodikal, here on Monday July 15.The accused has confessed to the crime during the preliminary investigations by the police...
The Bengaluru international airport may be named after the city’s founder Kempegowda, if a Civil Aviation Ministry proposal is approved by the government tomorrow. The issue is likely to be taken up by the Cabinet at its meeting tomorrow, official sources said here.
In a most shocking incident, a sixty-nine-year-old woman was raped by a twenty-four-year-old youngster, in the locality of Saripalla, Padil – Alape, here on Sunday July 14 at about 7.00pm.The woman has been residing in Saripalla
Konkani Natak Sabha organized Mangalore city deanery inter-parish singing competition, in commemoration of its golden jubilee of inter-parish Konkani singing competition at Don Bosco Hall, here on Sunday July 14. The renowned
Ivan Prashant D’Silva of Holy Family parish, Brahmavar, near here was elected as first president of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Udupi Diocese for during the elections held at Milagres Cathedral Tri-Centenary Hall, Kallianpur,
The installation ceremony of Rotary Club International (RCI) – Nitte was held at Sambrama Hall of Nitte Institute of Technology, here on Saturday July 13. RCI former district governor K Krishna Shetty Mangalore installed N Arvind Kumar and K Vishnumurti Rao as president and secretary
Upcoming athletes and sportspersons must have the wherewithal to succeed just as it is imperative on part of the state to provide them with basic sports infrastructure to succeed, said P T Usha. In the city to inspect the newly-laid synthetic track at Mangala Stadium..
At the joint auspices of Belle Church Higher Primary School and St Lawrence College, Moodubelle, near here celebrated
Alice Rita Pinto (70), M/o of Premila Pinto Passed away on 14th JULy 2013.Funeral cortege leaves residence on Wednesday
The war of words between the Congress and the BJP escalated on Monday with the former accusing Gujarat chief minister
Rajendra Rao, managing trustee of Durgadevi temple, Kunjaru, near here set motion for shooting Lacchi, Tulu digital movie that will be directed by award winning, up and coming director Prakash Suvarna Katpady, at Kunjaru temple
The Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) organized an interactive session with media persons and tour operators on tourism development in both Udupi and Dakshina Kannda (DK) districts here on Saturday July
The state ministers of Dakshina Kannada, Congress MLAs, Congress corporators, veteran congressmen and party activists collectively contributed Rs 4.75 lac towards flood relief fund, which will be distributed to 5 families of victims
The job of the poet is a duty of despair said renowned poet, critic, cultural activist and former bureaucrat Ashok Vajpeyi , quoting the words of Socialist Leader Ram Manohar Lohia, here in Mangalore. He was delivering II James and Shobha
Getting into election mode after his elevation in BJP, Narendra Modi today launched a blistering attack on PM
Petrol price was today hiked by a steep Rs 1.55 a litre, the fourth increase in rates in six weeks, as falling rupee made oil imports
â€The state health department does not aim to build more hospitals, instead concentrates on preventive measures,’ said health minister U T Khadar. The minister U T Khader was addressing media persons during Meet the Press
Sugar-free foods you so carefully pick to stay slim can be everything from toxic to anxiety-inducing, warn experts. If you thought sipping diet colas was
South Canara District Credit Co-operative (SCDCC) Bank chairman M N Rajendra Kumar released the documentary â€Journey towards IIT’ directed by Ganesh Prasad, advocate and president of Kumaraswamy Vidyalaya at SCDCC Bank
Urban Development Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake said on Saturday that the State government would convert the Hiriyadka-Bajpe Airport Road into a two-lane highway. He was speaking at the inaugural function of banking section and spare parts showroom
The Mangalore police aided by the Odisha police recovered three ancient Jain idols and one kg gold from a house in the city’s Sailashree Vihar area on Saturday. The idols belonged to 10th and 11th century-old Jain shrines in Moodabidri and were stolen a week ago. The antique value..
With increasing recognition that education should help students to develop a well-rounded personality, the bodies and officials administering the education systems have rolled out an overhaul of school syllabi across the nation. Education in India.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Albert Lobo(87), H/o of Agnes Lobo. F/O Symprial Lobo, Clara Sequira, Stany Lobo, Cinthia Veigas, Ivan Lobo, Ivy D’Souza
Congress leader Digvijay Singh today assailed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra
At the joint aegis of Cascia High School, Jeppu, Praja Seva Vikas Trust and Lions
The installation ceremony of Rotary Club – Karkal was held at Hotel Prakash
Controversial Italian businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi died of a stroke on Saturday, perhaps taking with him crucial secrets of the Bofors howitzer scam that led to Rajiv Gandhi dramatically losing power in 1989 amid corruption allegations. The man who became infamous as "Q"
St. Mary’s Konkan Community popularly known as SMKC DUBAI is planning to hold a series of contests as part of their annual Family Fund Day to be organized on November 22, 2103. The competitions are titled as summer surprises.
In an accident held at Kuluvanahalli near Nelamangala on Saturday, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas M Veerappa Moily escaped miraculously. Moily was travelling in his car from Davangere to Bangalore. The mishap was occurred when a buffalo came in the way of the car.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s Budget announcement of persuading the Central Government to establish an “Ultra Mega Power Project in coastal Karnataka region” has left the residents of Niddodi near Moodbidri in a flutter. Kiran Manjanbail, convenor of Mathrubhoomi Samrakshana..
â€At this information technology era, the education has become a means to gain mere jobs. Meanwhile, the key objective of education lies in personification of human virtues - empathy, love, sacrifice, service, honesty, courage
The muhurat of â€Lacchi’ Tulu digital movie that will be produced by UNICEF Prasar Bharati national award winning group will be held at Durgadevi temple, Kunjarugiri, near here on Sunday July 14.
In a pre-election bonanza to UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s Rae Bareli
Two former police officers, who were with Ahmedabad crime branch at the time of the
Mel Greg, one among 2 Australian Radio jockeys who were responsible for suicide
Legendary actor Pran, loved and feared in equal measure by moviegoers for his roles in Bollywood hits like ’Milan’, ’Madhumati’ and ’Zanjeer’, passed away at a suburban hospital here on Friday evening at the age of 93. "He died after a spell of prolonged..
Low haemoglobin, anaemia, hair loss, tiredness and headaches are some of the symptoms and health problems associated with lack of iron in the body.
A couple attempted to commit suicide near the train-track at Pandeshwar here on Friday July 12. The male, about 24 years, and female, about 21 years, hailing from Chennai, tried to slit their own throats at the secluded train-track here. Both had travelled from Chennai to the city.
An apparently stressed young Indian husband stabbed his newly wed wife to death and killed himself by slashing his own throat after stabbing another family member in the Salmania area of Manama, Bahrain. The violent crime followed by suicide, hardly two months after a pregnant..
In a most heart-rending incident, a newborn was found dead in a rivulet at Talapady near here on Thursday July 11.The baby was found by the locals on Thursday morning.Talapady panchayat members then informed the police, who arrived at the spot.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the Muslims at the beginning of the
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today indicated he is not
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (VKWA) organized a Konkani programme called Dabazo, a celebration at YMCA Hall, Manikpur, Vasai, here on Saturday July 6. In spite of heavy rains theater lovers thronged the venue and enjoyed
Florin D’souza (78) Wife of the LateJoseph D’souza,Mother of Benny Jencitha D’souza,
The well-laid out concrete roads criss-crossing the central business district areas of the city are a vehicle driver’s delight but pedestrian’s nightmare. Lack of footpaths along the key stretches of these concrete roads force the latter to embrace the chilling option of walking
A mysterious, dengue-like disease is spreading in Bangalore. The still unidentified ailment is affecting many children, triggering a sharp fall in blood platelet count
Rotary Club – Shirva on Tuesday July 9, organized the felicitation of Canara Bank – Shirva senior branch manager Linga Kumar, Corporation Bank – Shirva senior branch manager Srinivas Nayak, Vijay Bank – Shirva senior branch manager S Panduranga
The Udupi City Bus Owners Association will form a multi-purpose co-operative society to facilitate smooth availability of financial services to its members. The inauguration of the Udupi Bus Owners’ Multi-purpose Co-operative Society will
The state forest, environment and Dakshina Kannada (DK) district-in-charge minister B Ramanath Rai launched the Anna Bhagya Programme, one kilograms of rice @ Re 1 to BPLO families during a function held at Town Hall here
After a record breaking 24,648 entries from all over India across 6 categories, many rounds of judging with a panel of an incredible 118 judges from all over the world, an exhilarating face-off challenge
ICYM, the youth organization of Moodubelle parish is organizing several events every year for the benefit its members as well as for the society. Events such as Talents Day, Youth seminar, sports events
Honorable Indian Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas H.E. Dr. M. Veerappa Moily paid a visit to India Club Dubai for a dinner meet hosted by Indian Ambassador for UAE, H.E. M.K. Lokesh along with Chairman of India Club Dr. Ram
At the joint aegis of CPI (M) city Committee and Dalit Rights Committee, staged protest
Breaking his silence on the birth of his baby boy AbRam through surrogacy, Bollywood
The state government is planning to conduct free blood pressure check-up camps for people above 30 once in a year. Minister for health and family welfare U T Khader made this announcement on Monday after inaugurating a new..
Karnataka Government is launching tomorrow its "game-changer" initiative to supply 30 kg of rice at Re one to close one crore poor families across the State. The "Anna Bhagya" would be unveiled by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here, while in-charge Ministers would do so in district..
Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory condition of the lungs that may affect people of all age groups. There is no complete cure for the condition and treatment
Former Infosys CFO T V Mohandas Pai today asked Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to rise above politics and call off implementation of Congress government’s scheme to provide 30 kg rice per month to BPL families at Re one per kg as it would impose a heavy burden on
Due to the impact of the heavy and continuous rainfall experienced in the district, few cases of house damages have been reported in various parts of city. Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo visited such damaged houses in different
The BJP parliamentary board Monday said it will force the Congress to fight the LS
As many as 13 bombs were planted inside the Mahabodhi temple complex in Bodh Gaya
Emmanuel D’souza (Appi Master) 88 years, Husband ofLilly D’souza resident of Banjalke -Pamboor passed away on 8th
I was planning for a long time to write a few articles to Bellevision viewers with guidelines to students as well teachers in order to enhance their knowledge in selection of courses for higher studies, scope for jobs, etc. However due my extensive travels to south [By Philip Mudartha]
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Konkani Natak Sabha, organized Mangalore south deanery inter-parish Konkani singing competitions at Nithyadar Nagar parish hall, Thokkottu, here on Sunday July 6. It was the part of golden jubilee celebrations of Konkani Natak Sabha.
The BJP Sunday expelled former Madhya Pradesh minister Raghavji from the party in the wake of sodomy allegations against
India’s summer monsoon was 25 per cent surplus since its normal onset on June 1
Urban Noronha (73), H/o of Mary Noronha. F/O Prakash Noronha (Laveena Printers
Hello… Mescom..! Will you solve our grievances? We are fed up. You don’t respond to our grievances, what happened to you all? These are queries heard during the Hello Mescom programme that was held at Vittal, near here on Thursday
John Crasta re-elected as president of St Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road, here during the elections held at the annual general body meeting at Infant Jesus auditorium of St Joseph’s parish, Mira Road, on Sunday July
The city based Kanara Catholic Educational Co-Op. Society (KCES) organized scholarship distribution programme for the community’s needy students at Catholic Centre, here on Sunday July 7 morning. Dr Norbert Lobo was the chief guest
Sheldon Crasta from Bendore here has been unanimously elected the new president of Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) central council, Mangalore diocese. The election was held during the 66th annual meeting of ICYM at Rosario church hall here on Sunday July 7.
A perfect time to heal our souls and fun filled indoor games. Bellevision members came together on June 28th to enjoy the team building session organized at the Hotel Papillion party hall in Manama.
The installation ceremony of Lions Club – Mangalore that has been set up fifty-three years ago was held at Lions Seva Mandir, Mallikatte, here on Saturday July 6 at 7.30pm. Alwyn Patric Patrao presided the function on Saturday evening.Alwyn Patrao in his presidential address appealed
Karnataka Christian Educational Society (KACES), Balmatta, here organized the celebration of their annual day on Saturday July 6.MLA J R Lobo inaugurated new computer laboratory that was set up at Karnataka Theological College
At the joint auspices of Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh ®, Kundapur unit, Catholic Stree self-help-groups, ICYM, Christian women’s Association, St Franciscan Order and SVP, blood camp was held here on Sunday July 7.Kundapur deanery vicar Fr Anil D’Souza presided the function here
â€It has been over a month since the Congress formed state government, but the ministers and MLAs are still busy attending felicitation programmes,’ lamented former union minister and Congress leader Janardhan Poojary.
Rachana - Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry held an interactive meet on partnership and progress of coastal Karnataka, at Bishop’s House here on Saturday July 6 evening.Bishop Dr Aloysius P D’Souza felicitated state
While carrots are good for your eyes, they also promote healthy skin, delay ageing and even prevent cancer. Initially used as medicine, carrots are commonly found in
Rarely any Tulu movies from Mangalore are shown in the gulf and however the Mangalorean Tulu, Kannada, konkani and Byari community get the chance to view a few Tulu movies every year that .. [Video]
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today launched a ’virtual’ election campaign in
The historic Centenary Celebration of the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle which is completing 100 years of its service will be held on December 30, 2013. This was decided by the Centenary Celebration
The valedictory function of AICS inter-school chess tournament, Battle of Brains – 2013 was held at Mount Carmel Central School, Mary Hill, here on Friday July 5 at 5.00pm. Raghuram Shetty, regional manager of State Bank
The General Body Meeting of Milagreans Gulf Association Dubai took Place on 05th of July at the Ramee Royal Hotel Bur Dubai. Elections for new Office bearers took place and Animator Mr. Melwyn Lewis conducted the Elections.
In a latest theft reported from Moodbidri, an ancient Panchaloha idol was stolen from Siddanta Jain Basadi in Moodbidri at night on Friday July 5. The theft was reported early morning on Saturday when the door of the Basadi..
It is bitter but very health and if you know how to cook this humble blood purifier right, than you will not only lose weight but also lower your lower blood glucose in case of
In a huge embarassment for Madhya Pradesh’s BJP government in an election
The Congress government in Karnataka is all set to roll out its "block-buster" election promise of providing 30 kg of rice per month to BPL families at Re one per kg from July 10 and sees no impediment in its implementation. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister Dinesh..
Melbourne Konkan Communityinvites you all for the Celebration of the Feast of Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary in Melbourne on Saturday 7th September 2013 at St James the Apostle Parish, Hoppers Crossing North, Victoria 3029,Mossfield Primary School Hall, Langridge Street..
At the aegis of Mount Carmel Central School (MCCS), Mary Hill, here, Battle of Brains – 2013, AICS inter-school chess tournament was inaugurated during a function held at school auditorium, here on Friday July 5 at 8.45am.
Athletics Federation of India’s plan to include dope-tainted Ashwini Akkunji in the women’s 4x400m relay team in the ongoing Asian Championships here was today nixed by the competition technical delegate on the ground that it would violate IAAF rules. Plans were afoot to..
Friday 21st June 2013 marked the special day for SFX KUTAM a group of Mudarangadi Parishioners residing in the UAE. The members of SFX Kutam gathered in Winny’s Restaurant in Karama to elect the new office bearers for the year 2013-2015. The meeting commenced with a Prayer
Friendship is a divine gift. Lot many things can be achieved if you have good friends behind you, to support you. They say, “Friend in need is a friend indeed.” A similar divine work has taken place at a place called Padubelle, a small village in Udupi taluk, in the jurisdiction..
The Students’ Council of St. Lawrence Degree College for the academic year 2013-14 was inaugurated by the Correspondent , Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes by lighting the lamp along with Dean-Commodore
Shahrukh Khan is truly a brand in himself as he’s a true global superstar. The actor has a legion of fans all over the world especially with female admirers, but not many will be able to beat Mexican Actress Rebeca Mayorga
Thiya Samaja UAE have organized Blood Donation Camp at Sheikha Latifa Hospital (former Al Wasal hospital), on 11th of July, 2013 from 7.30 PM to 9.30 PM. Roshan Bolar, President of Thiya Samaja UAE announced that this was
ISC Toast Masters Abu Dhabi organized their Centurian meeting with a grand celebration on Friday at the India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi. The 10th meeting of the ISC Toastmaster Club meeting was attended by well known
The General body of P.T.A. of St. Lawrence Composite P.U. college was held
A day after being reprimanded, Steel Minister Beni Prasad Verma today said he
The feast of St. Thomas, the Apostle of India was celebrated by the members of St. Thomas II Ward on Wednesday July 3, 2012 at the residence of Daniel-Helen Castelino. The feast mass was concelebrated by Fr. Paul Sequeira, principal
Kannada actor Hemanth, seen in his debut film "Nenapinangala", died of a heart attack at a private hospital here Wednesday, a family friend said. He was 27. "He complained of chest pain last evening when he was working out in a gym. He was rushed to M.S. Ramaiah
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (Regd) (VKWA) is organising a Konkani programme called "DABAZO" (A Celbration) on 6th July 2013 from 6.30pm onwards at newly built YMCA Hall, Manickpur Cricket Ground, Vasai Road West.The entry to this programme is FREE
Chellapilli, Kannada movie produced by Shine City Production – Mangalore will be screened in theaters across Karnataka on Friday July 5.It’s the movie produced by Sudesh Bhandary, script and dialogue by Sai Krishna Kudla
â€The service to mentally children is the service to God. So, from this month I will give Rs 10,000 every month from my salary to Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor,’ said the state minister for urban development
The first annual general body meeting of metro based Konkani Kulvar –was held at Dad hal, Cambridge Road, Ulsoor, here on Sunday June 30.Konkani Kulvar spiritual director Capuchin priest Fr V J Menezes and Carmelite priest
Nama Tuluveru UAE’s Committee Members met in Malabar Paris Restaurant on Friday the 28th June, 2013, 10 AM to discuss various programmes for the year 2013-14. The meeting started with prayer while Shodhan Prasad
A Japanese eatery in the coastal town can be a reality with a Japanese couple, living in the coastal town on a business visa, firming up their plans to give a taste of Japan to the people of Kudla. The couple from Tokyo, Fumiko and Masahiro Monoi, arrived here October..
Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has announced the introduction of business class services on the Dubai-Mangalore-Dubai route. The business class service will be available from July 15, 2013 from Mangalore and July 16, 2013 onwards from Dubai.
The leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, UAE Exchange, has tied up with Cox & Kings Tours LLC to offer customers the option to pay airline fares, tour package costs and payments for other travel-related services
Konkani Natak Sabha, organized Bantwal deanery inter parish singing competitions, in commemoration of the golden jubilee celebrations, at Loretto parish auditorium, here on Sunday June 30. Bantwal deanery vicar Fr Maxim L Noronha
The entire Goan audience enjoyed thoroughly at the feast of St. John the Bapist celebrated at Le Meridien main hall in Abu Dhabi on Friday. It is the first time all Goan associations came together and put up a grand
There was still no clarity over the number of deaths in the flood-ravaged Uttarakhand
Rotary Club International (RCI) that is founded with the motto of service, friendship, diversity, honesty and leadership qualities always committed for the selfless service of humanity. Meanwhile, a Rotary member if lives by the principles of RCI, he / she could be a true Rotarian,
In one of the best talented show organized by Mangalore Konkans Dubai, “Spark Dubai” secured first place in Konani Vividh Vinodaval Spordo beating other five contestants. The must awaited and exited [Video]
The campus of College of Fisheries, Yekkur, here wore festive mood on Friday June 28 as hundreds of people arrived at the venue to witness the fourth annual Jackfruit Fest.The stall of Ravi Kumar MG was found to be busiest
Two weeks after flashfloods and landslides devastated Uttarakhand, there
MLA J R Lobo inaugurated www.gwcbalmattaedu.in- website of Government First Grade Women’s College, Balmatta, here on Thursday June 27. Government First Grade Women’s College betterment Committee member
The incessant rains are lashing across the Malnad region, while on Tuesday June 25, Sharavati River basin witnessed maximum rainfall of 69millimeters. The water level in Linganamakki reservoir that is supplying
Vinaya D’Costa was unanimously elected as new president of Kundapur deanery Catholic eomen association, during the general body meeting held at Maitri auditorium, Sastan, here on Thursday June 27.
Petrol price was today hiked by a steep Rs 1.82 a litre, the third increase in rates this
Cracking the case after a week, police today arrested three men in connection with the abduction and gangrape of a 22-year-old medical student, with two of them allegedly making a futile suicide bid. The breakthrough came as an accused Yogesh Shantappa Poojary (30)..
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today met the top brass of Maharashtra BJP to
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leaders may take a decision Saturday on
The work on a full-fledged skating rink, at Ayurveda garden at Muniyala in Udupi is in final stage and the rink will be open for the public use shortly. There are over 500 skaters in the district. The number of speed skaters is 150. Owing to lack of facilities, many have been..
The city sleuths headed by Panamboor sub-inspector Bharati who is probing the mysterious death of a scrap dealer – forty-three-year-old Abdul Rashid, son of the late Abubakker, resided nearby Mohiudeen masjid, Kudroli,
Swaroop, 16 years, eldest among two sons of Sadashiva Acharya and Mamatha of Kandiga, Moodubelle had been suffering since childhood due to a hole in the heart. The doctors had assured that gradually with the growth of the boy the hole would heal and he can live a normal life..
As part of their Silver Jubilee Year Celebrations Mangalore Konkans Dubai – UAE â€s premier Konkani Organization will be holding their UAE Level "Vividh Vinodaval Spordo" a group talent contest on Friday June 28...
A 11-km railway tunnel across the Pir Panjal mountain range, inaugurated by
Karnataka Police is making all out efforts, including questioning more than 5,000 auto
Darryl Castelino, who was the wing commander of the crashed Mi-17 V5 IAF chopper during rescue mission in flood-hit Uttarakhand on Tuesday June 25, died in the rescue operation. The chopper crash claimed all 20 lives on board. Among them, five were from Indian Air Force..
While former South African president Nelson Mandela is still fighting for his life in a hospital here, his family is squabbling over his final resting place. The family is reportedly divided between his grandson Mandla Mandela, who wants the anti-
About 19 people, including Air Force and para-military personnel, were today feared
Sometimes we may wonder why we fall sick more or less often than your relatives, friends, colleagues or neighbours.
Campus Front of India – Kaup unit staged a mega protest rally through the streets of Kaup, here on Monday June 24, to condemn the gang-rape of a medical student of KMC, Manipal a few days ago. Campus Front of India
Police on Tuesday released the CCTV footage of the night an MBBS student of Manipal University in Karnataka was raped by three unidentified men. The footage shows an autorickshaw going out of the Manipal campus at 11:36 pm
The students of Kerala Samaj Schools staged a protest in front of Deputy Commissioner’s office, here on Tuesday June 25 morning, condemning the gang-rape of a medical student, native of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in Manipal,
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray lauded Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and blasted Gujarat Chief Minister
Exposing incidents of greed at the time of calamity, rescuers in Uttarakhand seized
The Association of Mangalore University College Teachers ( R)- AMUCT -is organising a Convention on Higher Education and on Sunday, 12th July 2009, at Eric Mathias Hall, St Aloysius College, Mangalore, at 10.30 am. The state health and family welfare minister U T Khader will ...
He helped her mother, a daily wage earner and washed vessels in a hotel in his spare time while he was studying, but financial hardship did not stop Manjunath from clearing the tough Joint Admission Test for MSc (JAM). Manjunath of Sullia taluk near Mangalore will now
Students and staff members of St. Lawrence Educational institutions participated in the protest against the gang rape of the medical student of KMC in Manipal few days back
Trashing JD(U)’s allegations that Narendra Modi was an "autocratic" and "divisive"
It is said that the seeds of greatness are sown in the childhood. This dictum can be applied to Roshan Joy Martis, one of the youngsters from Moodubelle who has climbed the ladder of success through inherent brilliance, hard work and research
Billawas Dubai & Northern Emirates (BDNE), one of the largest premier community organisations for Billawas in the UAE, while completing their 15th year of existence in the UAE held their annual general meeting as per the bylaws laid down in their constitution to elect the new office
Assuring stringent action against those involved in the gangrape of a 22-year-old medical student in Manipal, Karnataka Home Minister K J George today said the case would be tried in a fast track court to ensure "quick justice" to the victim.
Veteran Kannada director and script writer Kunigal Nagabhushan died following a cardiac arrest in a city hospital today. 70-year old Nagabhushan was rushed to the Fortis Hospital late last night after he complained of breathing problem. He suffered two heart attacks while being..
Rotary Club International (RCI) that has over century of history is a selfless social welfare organization, wherein the RCI members and their families serve the humanity. RCI is a family oriented social service organization, said RCI district
Hiccups comes with a vengeance and it seems like a dying battle to cut it short. There are no explanations for the causes for hiccups, but hiccups are associated
’Tulu Koota’ Dubai, celebrated their 23rd anniversary with a grand â€Tulu Parba-2013’ on Friday at Al Nasr Leisureland, Ice Rink. The programme began in the morning and the entire day was filled with fun and frolic, and with the participation..
Massive rally was held by several medical college students in front of DC office to protest and demand immediate arrest of the rapist who raped the medical student in Manipal today. Abhilash P V,Senate member of Rajiv Gandhi University..
The burglars burgled a house located behind Gangolli fish market, near here on Friday June 21 night and decamped with 24 sovereign pounds of gold jewellery and cash money of Rs 2,500.The burglars gained the entry into the house of
A medical student of Manipal University was gang raped on Thursday June 20 night.Twenty-two-year-old MBBS final year student hailing from Kerala studying in Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal
Taking note of the report of the dangerous situation on the road that cuts across the Babbarya Lake especially to the school going children, the president of Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Upendra Nayak visisted the site..[Bellevision Impact]
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The government on Saturday decided to step up rescue operations in flood-ravaged
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Trust that has been up keeping Mahatma Gandhi municipal park at Mannagudda, here urged MLA J R Lobo to assign the responsibilities of up keep of municipal park by civic body.
Police today claimed to have got some leads on the persons who allegedly gangraped a medical student in Manipal
A total of 556 bodies have been recovered in flood-hit Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Vijay
Karnataka Home Minister K J George today held discussions with representatives of
Times of Kudla, Kannada weekly promoted by Shashi Rai was released during a function held at Town Hall here on Thursday June 20. MLA J R Lobo inaugurated the programme here on Thursday morning. Kumbra Durgaprasad
Alban Rodrigues, principal of Dandatheerth Pre-University College, Kaup, near here inaugurated the student council of Jnanaganga Pre-University College, Kaup, near here inaugurated the student council of
A motorcyclist died in a collision with a Maruti car at Shaktinagar, here on Friday June 21 morning. The deceased has been identified as seventeen-year-old Nikhit.Mangalore rural police are in the process of registering FIR.
In a bid to ensure quality and affordable drinking water to the poor and middle class people, the Jayalalithaa government in Tamil Nadu is set to launch nine ’Amma Mineral Water’ production units across the state that would offer one litre bottle priced at Rs 10. These units, to be..
In a shocking incident late Thursday, a 22-year-old medical student was allegedly abducted and gang-raped by three people, including an auto driver, when she was on way to her flat from the college library, a police official said Friday. "We have registered a criminal case
Massive rescue operations were on Friday launched in rain-ravaged Uttarakhandwith
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi today made a sensational claim that three Chennai
The youth Congress Committee of Kaup legislative assembly constituency celebrated forty-fourth birthday of AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi by distributing sweets and fruits to the inmates of Vishwasadamane, rehabilitation centre for
The authorities of St Joseph’s Prashanth Nivas Ashram, run by Sisters of Charity, Jeppu, here on Thursday June 20 presented a memorandum to MLA J R Lobo, to forward the same to state government, in seeking
The rupee trimmed its early losses but was still quoted lower by 83 paise to 59.53 per dollar after hitting 60-level on strong demand for the American currency from banks and importers amidst sharp fall in equity market. We are not short of actions or instruments as and
As the Indian rupee slumps to new lows, the country’s middle class has been forced
JCI - Belman organized blood grouping camp at M V Shastry High School, Inna,
The famous Kedarnath shrine located in the Himalayan ranges in rain-ravaged Uttarakhand is safe but will remain out of
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman allegedly ended her life along with her two children by jumping into the river near Thokkottu on the outskirts of city. The victims have been identified as Mumtaz (25) from Pallamajilu, BC Road and her two daughters Fathima Nihana..
Miscreants who disrupt communal harmony by attacking minorities and involve in moral
In a clear indication that the tussle between senior leader L K Advani and NarendraModi is far from over, the patriarch’s close aide SudheendraKulkarni has written an article dubbing the Gujarat chief minister as an "autocrat" who
The annual â€James and Shobha Mendonca Endowment lecture on poetry’ will be hosted by Kavita Trust at SDM College of Business Management auditorium here on Saturday July 13 at 6 pm. Well known Hindi poet, critic, and
In commemoration of the Golden Inter Parish Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha, Kasargod Varado Inter Parish Singing competition was held on Sunday June 16th, 2013 at Kumbla Parish here. The Singing Competition was
Kaup in Udupi taluk of Udupi district recorded maximum rainfall of 187mm in Karnataka in last 24-hours up to 8.30am on Tuesday. Yadgir hobli in Yadgir taluk in Yadgir district recorded maximum temperature of 35.4°C on June 17 at 1.15pm. Madikeri hobli in Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district
In a daring heist, a gang of six unidentified men stole an entire ATM, containing Rs.10-15 lakh, from a branch of the state-owned
Bitter over JD(U) snapping its 17-year- old alliance, the BJP today decided to expose "duplicity" of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar over Narendra Modi by publicly releasing CDs of his speeches in which he
In perhaps the last reshuffle and expansion of the Union Council of Ministers, Mallikarjun Kharge was today made the Railways Minister as eight more were inducted with
Rev. Fr Louis D’Souza who is a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on Monday June 17th 2013 at 8.30 p.m
Known as a man for all seasons, veteran Congress leader Oscar Fernandes has handled tricky negotiations with north-east rebels, government and party matters, and fluid movements of Kuchipudi dance form with equal ease. Considered a trusted aide of Congress
Karnataka Sangh Sharjah treasurer Anand Bailur along with his wife on Sunday June 16 visited Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor, near here and presented a cheque of Rs 50,000 on behalf of the Sangh to Manasa
BJP President Rajnath Singh today said he was "saddened" by the "unfortunate" walking out of JD-U from NDA and maintained that it would weaken the fight
Fr Edwin D’Souza has been appointed the youth director of Udupi diocese by Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, bishop of the diocese.He will be the director of ICYM, YCS and YSM of the Udupi diocese.Fr Edwin D’Souza took charge on Saturday June 15 in the presence of the bishop at the Bishop’s House,
Keeping pace with the changing times, Canara High School - CBSE authorities are
Will Kerala’s first seaplane project have a Karnataka leg? If everything goes as per plan, the Kerala government’s prestigious seaplane service will commence operations in Karnataka’s coast. Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Limited has already taken initiatives to the service of the..
Two percent of population of India is suffering from scattered minds, 4 percent are suffering from fear, anxiety, depression, 4 percent are suffering from personality disorders and 2 percent are suffering from brain related
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar met governor DY Patil on Sunday afternoon and informed him that his party’s alliance with theBJP in the state was over, according to Times Now.The JD(U) is expected to formally announce the split in a short while from now.
Konkani Museum, a mega project by Mandd Sobhann was inaugurated by NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist Ronald Colaco by unveiling the museum logo at Hotel Ocean Pearl here on Saturday. Chief guest James Mendonca, president of Mangalore Konkans of Dubai released the brochure.
The district unit of Indian Red Cross (IRC) observed World Blood Donation Day at Red Cross Building, here on Sunday June 16.Manipal – KMC Hospital senior surgeon Dr Bhaskaranand Kumar inaugurated the programme here on Sunday morning.
Emirates India Fraternity Forum has got special appreciation & thanks to its commendable services in organizing blood donation camps across Abu Dhabi from Ministry of Health, Abu Dhabi on the occasion of WORLD BLOOD DONER DAY
Prime Minister Manmohan Singhon Wednesday announced Rs 1,000 crore for
The BJP on Saturday threatened to withdraw its support to the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar. The Bihar NDA convenor and the road construction
Ajay Maken tonight resigned as a Union minister ahead of the reshuffle of the Council of Ministers and that of the AICC expected next week. Maken submitted his resignation as Union Minister
The state urban development and Udupi district-in-charge minister Vinay Kumar Sorake inaugurated the new academic year at St Mary’s Pre-University College, here on Saturday June 15. The minister accorded a warm welcome to the
About 8,500 worshippers from across the country attended the first mass at the emirate’s new Catholic church on Friday the 14th June 2013. It was one of the biggest ever turnouts, with residents travelling from across the country despite the summer heat for the consecration of the Saint
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The inauguration and blessing of the new CTP and Heidelberg multicolor printing Machine of Assisi Press, a Unit of Capuchin Publication Trust, was held on the June 14, by the Bishop of Udupi Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo at Bejai.During the stage programme after the Eucharist at 11:30am...
The metro based Yaksha Mitrara Balaga, amateur Yakshagana troupe staged Kateel Kshetra Mahatme, and episode on divinity attached to Durgaparameshwari temple, Kateel in Mangalore, at Sheikh Rashid auditorium, here on
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has given super shock to passengers by hiking bus charges by 10.5 percent, in the wake of continuous price hike of diesel. The new rates will be effective from Saturday June 15
CITU staged a sit-in in front of the office of Taluk office here on Friday June 14, urging
“Go into the entire world and proclaim the Good News to the whole creation.”(Mk 16: 15). Responding to the call of God, the 25 young men were ordained deacons on 13th June 2013 at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu, Mangalore. Among the 25 deacons, 5 belong to the diocese of Mangalore..
St Lawrence group of education institutions, Moodubelle, near here organized daylong workshop on spirituality at Moodubelle parish hall, here recently. Capuchin priest Fr Anil Sunil D’Souza offered information to the students on the
A total of 29 Axis Bank accounts, including 12 operated by Mumbai policemen, have been hacked in the last two months and Rs 13 lakh withdrawn through ATMs in Greece, police said
In a stunning comment, oil minister M Veerappa Moily on Friday said petroleum ministers are "threatened" by import lobbies not to take decisions that will cut India’s $160 billion oil imports.
State Bank of Mysore, Shirva branch, near here donated 10 ceiling fans to Manasa Special School and Rehabilitation Centre, Pamboor, near here on Thursday June 13. State Bank of Mysore is at the threshold of centenary celebrations
The funeral of eighty-year-old Mangalore diocesan priest Fr Henry Castelino who passed away a few days ago, was held at St Vincent Ferrer parish, Valencia, here on Friday June 14 morning.
Cholesterol is a fat found in the blood and is necessary for production of hormones and functioning of membranes. When it comes to good cholesterol, our body makes it with
The proposal for a Federal Front got some boost Thursday with the Telugu Desam expressing readiness to join it while Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said his JD-U was holding discussions with
The child labour still persists in Udupi district that has highest literacy. There are child labourers working in several household families whose data is difficult to get. The children of migrant labourers also work along with their
The metro based Devadiga Sangh organized Devadiga Premier League (DPL) cricket tournament here recently. Chembur Challengers team for the successive third time bagged the DPL trophy, while Devadiga Brothers City Region
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Actress Jiah Khan’s mother told police that her daughter was in a "live-in relationship" for a year with boyfriend Sooraj Pancholi, the son of actors Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab who was remanded in police custody till June 13 by a local court a day after being arrested for allegedly
Amidst reports of a possible parting of ways between JD(U) and BJP, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had given a call for a federal front, today spoke to her Bihar and Odisha counterparts on the issue.
Bellevision Muscat held twin function of get-together of its new Managing Committee and farewell party to ex president Sylvester Alva on 7 June 2013 at 8pm at NTI Al Khuwair. Following the opening prayer recited by Lawrence Noronha, the members of the newly constituted...
The Cauvery Supervisory Committee today rejected Tamil Nadu’s demand for its share of water saying it was not feasible, given the deficit in inflows and storage level in
Rev. Fr Henry Castelino who is a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore and well known educationist passed away on Tuesday June 11th 2013 at 2.45 p.m. in a private hospital in Mangalore because of old age as well as acute diabetes. He was 80 years old and a priest for
The Deputy Commissioner K P Mohan Raj accorded state honour, when the mortal remains of a soldier, native of district, who was passed away while on duty at Siachen glacier that lies on Indian border with Pakistan,
The torrential rains that have been lashing across the taluk since Monday June 10 morning, caused flash-floods in several villages, inundated low-lying areas and also flooded farmlands.The torrential rains and heavy winds uprooted a huge mango tree and a palm tree
The office bearers of Dalit Sangarsh Samiti (DSS) - district unit met the municipal commissioner here on Wednesday June 12, seeking to clear unpaid wages of civic workers and regularize their services who were working since many
The political drama around the rise of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday threatened to impact Bihar, with the state’s ruling JD-U expected to snap its 17-year-old alliance with the BJP
Former India pacer S. Sreesanth, arrested for his role in alleged spot fixing in the IPL
To enhance security and to check crimes, the Udupi police are all set to install CCTV cameras at 15 strategic points in the city.
In a shocking revelation, a senior prison official has accused jail doctors of being drunk while treating sick inmates and said such doctors posed a grave threat to the health of the prisoners. The revelation has come in a letter written
â€World Environment” day was celebrated in Koteshwara Public school in a unique way. Surrounded by green environment, each student of the school planted one sapling with the theme of “Each one Plant one”.
The heads of Asta mutts will not be ready to work under the administrator appointed by the state authorities through taking over its administration by religious endowment department. It will not allow the state authorities in taking
BJP on Tuesday reached a truce with sulking patriarch L K Advani who agreed not to press for his resignation from key party posts after RSS intervened to end the two-day crisis triggered by his opposition to Narendra Modi’s elevation. "Today afternoon, RSS sarsanghchalak
The service bus operators staged a flash-strike on Monday June 10 at the backdrop of an incident of an assault on one of their bus driver by a local BJP leader on Sunday June 9 night. Thousands of regular commuters to faraway locations
The burglars burgled the historical Varahaswamy temple, Maravante, near here and decamped with silver-sheets affixed to 3 sanctuaries of Lrd Varaha, Lord Vishnu and Lord Narasimha, altogether worth 12 kilograms, on Sunday
The BJP was thrown into disarray on Monday, barely a day after it named Narendra Modi to lead it in the next Lok Sabha election, with the veteran LK Advani declaring he was quitting all major party posts and accusing most BJP leaders of pursuing "personal
The state reign has to rule taking into consideration all aspects of social welfare of its people, said Hampi University Kannada Professor M Chandra Poojary.Professor Poojary was delivering lecture on political role in Karnataka’s
Surathkal parishioners residing in the UAE celebrated the feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, July 7 at the India Club, Dubai with great devotion and enthusiasm. The day was full of fun and entertainment and took the parishioners to a festive mood and also provided an opportunity
At the joint auspices of Nagarika Seva Horata Samiti and Mahila Unit ® Alape – Padil, eleventh free distribution of notebooks and felicitation of talented students was held here on Sunday June 9.
An increasing number of people in their 20s and 30s are suffering from stress-induced back pain, observe experts. Are you one of them?
Narendra Modi today appeared to take a dig at BJP veteran L K Advani and other leaders who stayed away from the National Executive, as he praised party
Brushing aside reservations ofpatriarch L K Advani and some other senior leaders, the BJP on Sunday anointed Narendra Modi as chairman of its election campaign committee for the 2014 polls, a move considered just short
The children suffer from many diseases owing to un-nutritious foods, said A R T Medical Centre Dr Shivakumar.Dr Shivakumar was speaking after inaugurating nutritious food distribution programme that was jointly organized by district
UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance and foreign exchange brand, is famous for its penchant for quality. The â€no compromise’ attitude, in offering quality, has opened doors for many awards and recognitions for the brand. This time it is the Superbrands title – for the fifth consecutive
In commemoration of the Golden Inter Parish Konkani Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha, Moodbidri Varado Inter Parish Singing competition was held on Sunday June 9th, 2013 at Moodbidri Parish Hall. The Singing Competition was
Pinching poverty did not deter this lad from Yenekallu in Sullia taluk from getting into one of the top-ranked institutions in the country. Manjunatha N, who washed dishes in hotels when he was studying in primary school to make ends meet, will now pursue his joint MSc-PhD at IIT..
An "ill" L.K. Advani Saturday skipped the BJP national executive meet, a first time in his entire political career, casting a long shadow on Narendra Modi’s prime ministerial aspirations.
The newly-built office of Government Teachers Training College and new auditorium was inaugurated near Town Hall, here on Saturday June 8 morning. The state minister for forests, environment and Dakshina Kannada district-in
Devadiga Sangha one of the vibrant associations for Devadiga Community in UAE concluded their 21st anniversary on June 7, Friday at Deira Sheraton, Dubai in a grand manner with jam packed audience.
The city artist Tallur L N chosen to represent India in prestigious Art Unlimited division of Basel Arts Exhibition that will be held in Basel city that lies on the border of Switzerland – Germany from Thursday June 13 to Sunday
Anusha Monteiro bagged 99.56 percent by securing 896 marks in B Sc at Milagres College, Kallianpur, here. Poornima Amin and Pooja Rao bagged 98.22 percent by securing 884 marks each. Sr Teena Mascarenhas bagged 97.7 percent by
Addressing the media persons Organizing Committee Secretary of Decennial celebrations and legal adviser ,Anil D’Souza said that Mangalorean.com will be completing ten glorious years.
Kingfisher Airlines chairman Vijay Mallya on Friday told his agitating employees, who began a hunger strike, that he did not have money to clear their salary dues. "I don’t have the money to pay your salary dues, because I cannot use the
Wearing dhoti and chappal will no longer be a bar for entry into some of the prestigious clubs in Karnataka if the government accepts a legislature committee recommendation for scrapping the dress code enforced by them. The committee, whose interim report on the functioning
The Feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus was celebrated at Kolalgiri Parish. The high mass which was led by Rev.Fr.Vincent D’souza, OCD Parish Priest of St. Antony Church, Koteshwar. During the homily, Rev. Fr. George Santhumayar, Superior of Infant Jesus Shrine and Carmel
Bangalore’s leading NRI businessman and philanthropist, Ronald Colaco who owns the Clarks Exotica Hotel in Bangalore operated by Vivek Kumar of Clarks Group was awarded the prestigious International Quality Summit (IQS)
The local residents of Adve village, near here are apprehensive over high tension cables that are laid so low by Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL). UPCL has erected a high-tension-tower on the field owned by
In spite of Kannada being reckoned as one among 30 key languages in the world with
BJP leader L K Advani will skip the meeting of party office-bearers in Goa today due to ill health. 85-year-old Advani will not be attending today’s meeting as he is unwell, party sources said.
As BJP leaders slipped into their first huddle on day one of a key party conclave, a string of leaders already appear to have given Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi a thumbs up as far as the road to the Lok
In a surprise move, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has secured the resignations of all his party ministers at the centre and in Maharashtra
Compared to other fruits, papaya has the most health benefits from cardiovascular to colon health. It is available all year round and every Indian market stocks
City On wheels - Mangalore 2013, three-day long automotive show, got underway
A teenager has been reportedly missing from Panjarakodi in Kolnad village near
The contentious issue of building a Ram temple at Ayodhya will not be on the BJP’s priority list when its leaders converge in Goa for the national executive meeting
The Indian cricket board would look into the alleged conflict of interest issue concerning Indian captain M.S. Dhoni’s stakes in a sports management firm after the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament
Shruti, cine artiste and politician tied wedding-knot with Bangalore-based journalist Chandrashekar at Mookambika temple, Kollur, near here on Thursday June 6 morning. It’s the second wedding for Shruti.
The entrepreneur Anoj Kumar couple inaugurated Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district-level Bhajan competitions at Panduranga Bhajan Mandir,Padubidri, near here recently.It was jointly organized by Vidhyadayini
The farmers of Narve gram panchayat picketed the office of local co-operative society here on Wednesday June 5 for selling substandard chemical fertilizer.The peasants have bought 300 sacks of MOP potash – chemical fertilizer from..
Way back in 1940, AnantaiahShetty, 93, came to Bangalore with his wife, and a few bare belongings. He took up work as assistant in a grocery shop in Chamarajpet, on a salary of Re 1 per day. He preferred to walk the 6-km distance from Banashankari to Chamarajpet so he could..
Jnanaganga Pre-University College organized the felicitation function for the students who secured distinctions in the recently held II PUC exams. The former Lions governor Indrali Jayakar Shetty inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion,
At the aegis of Bharat Nirman and Palimar gram panchayat, World Environment Day was celebrated here on Wednesday June 5.The students of Palimar Government High School, the local people’s representatives,
As a frequent traveller, I visited Mumbai, financial capital of India to unravel the most daunted area ‘Chor Bazaar’ as it is known all over our country and the world. I boarded Konkan Railway’s (KR) Matsyaganda train in Mang.. [By John V Tauro]
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The Bantwal parishioners celebrated their Parish Day on May 11th with splendid cultural programs and a wonderful drama titled “Gurkar”.The families now are very small and gone are the day when big joint families
It’s the collective efforts of teachers, students and governing council of education institution enabled to get 100 percent result. We all are part of a family. God will reward for collective effort, devotion to duty and mutual
Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Ramanath Rai came under opposition fire Wednesday for demolishing a wall in his chambers in the secretariat allegedly to make his office ’Vastu’ compliant. Rai and fellow Congress members in the assembly were taken by surprise..
BJP today swept five of six seats -- two of Lok Sabha and three Assembly which were previously held by the Congress -- in the by-elections held in Gujarat.
St Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle, near here organized the farewell function to its principal Fr Lancy Saldanha and welcoming their new principal Fr Raj on Tuesday June 4 morning.
The police on Monday rescued a 35-year-old woman from her house at Malleswaram where she was allegedly confined for
Monsoon time table for trains running via Konkan route will come in to effect from
In a sensational twist to the IPL spot-fixing scandal, Delhi Police on Tuesday said that Sreesanth and two players were acting at
At the backdrop of Padubidri gram panchayat issued notices to street vendors who are disposing the leftover foods besides the road that leads to market, the street vendors severely opposed the move against them.
The opposition parties criticized the Governor’s speech that has highlighted the corruption of the former BJP-led state administration rather than laying emphasis on progressive path that is being required to be treaded by CM Siddaramaiah
Pacer S Sreesanth was on Tuesday denied bail by a local court and his judicial custody was extended till June 18 in the IPL spot-fixing scandal. Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila and Ankeet Chavan and 23 others were arrested from various places after Delhi Police intercepted telephone
Karnataka government today said the ban imposed on gutka would stay, rejecting the demand of the opposition BJP which argued that the move would hit arecanut growers in the State. At the end of a debate on the issue in the state Assembly, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said revoking..
The documents verification for eligible Common Entrance Test (CET) - 2013 candidates will kick start at CET helpline centre in Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management from June 5. This is one among the 13 helpline centres in the state. The documents verification will conclude..
A popular college with excellence in field of Ayurveda is SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, sheltered by Dharmadhikari, Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Dr. D. Veerandra Heggade, is again in news. The mighty students
Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju on Friday May 31, on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day inaugurated an installation art made by artist Srinat of Manipal Sand Art, in collaboration with department of community medicine – KMC,
Parents who went to drop their children at the city-based Canara High School that offers CBSE syllabus had a pleasant surprise on the reopening day of the school. The surprise: the school authorities told parents that their children admitted to first standard need not carry
Days after L K Advani appeared to have preferred Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan over Narendra Modi
The Konkani Community of the Sacred Heart Church (KCSHC) gained accolades from a full-house for their presentation of the konkani drama ’Konnakuch Khobor Nam’ on May 30, 2013. The drama written by
He might have stepped aside but BCCI President N Srinivasan remained a combative man after the Board’s Emergent
Friday June 14, 2013 will be a red letter Day in the history of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Catholic community, because, on this day, their newly constructed Church will be consecrated. The previous day, a brief official
If Kerala is a model for the country with a gender ratio of 1000:1084, Udupi district is a model for the state with a gender ratio of 1000:1093. The gender ratio in Udupi district was 1000:1130 in 2001, but dipped over the passage of time. What is alarming is the fact that the number
The legendary dabbawalas (lunch-box carriers) in Mumbai, known for their management skills, will feature in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) conference to be held in Dubai on June 4 and 5. Arvind Talekar, spokesperson of Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers’ Trust (NMTBST)..
The summer camps are helpful in unraveling the inherent talents of students, said Udupi zilla panchayat member Supreet Shetty Kedinje. Supreet was speaking during the valedictory function of Spoorti – 2013, summer camp that
Karnataka’s plans to provide rice at Re.1 a kg for the poor from Saturday has been
The Family Social organized by the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) on the 25th of May, 2013 was a remarkable demonstration of organization, pulsating music, delicious food and pure fun. The band and DJ, The Marawders, led by the extremely talented Ralph Privitera...
IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla today resigned from the high-profile position in the wake of the raging spot-fixing scandal that has rocked Indian cricket, piling up pressure on N Srinivasan to follow suit. A day before the emergency meeting of the working committee in
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today refuted reports that the state government intended to bring Udupi Krishna Mutt Temple under its control. "I have never said government will take control of the Udupi Krishna Mutt Temple. B S Yeddyurappa’s government had handed
Congress candidate K Venkatesh who contested from Piriyapattana legislative constituency won in the assembly elections held a few days ago. The assembly elections were postponed to May 28, owing to BJP candidate
The coveted Mayura Award has been conferred on Sudhir Kumar Shetty COO (Global) UAE Exchange Centre in a glittering ceremony held at the 11th grand celebration of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah on Friday.
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Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is "humble" like Atal Behari
Karnataka’s ruling Congress Friday won a keenly contested assembly seat, taking its
Petrol price was today hiked by 75 paisa per litre and diesel by 50 paisa a litre as
The Govt. of India through its Department of Science and Technology (DST) is sponsoring various scholarships and assistance for youngsters between 10 and 32 years of age to pursue and excel in various fields of science.
Rain in the past few days may have brought respite from the sweltering heat. However, for those dependent on a daily dose of beer to beat the heat, it has been gloomy days. Almost all the retail stores in Mangalore taluk are facing at least 35% to 45% shortage of the popular
Police are still in the lookout for three miscreants, who robbed gold ornaments and cash worth Rs 7 lakh from two Bangaloreans - KhalidaBegum (55) and daughter Farah Kouser (28) and on Thursday. According to the police, the victims, residents of Vijaynagar in Bangalore arrived
Mangalore MP Nalin Kumar Kateel welcomed the move of the newly-formed Karnataka government in banning gutka but not at the cost of areca growers. Addressing the media persons at BJP office here on Thursday May 30,
Little Rock School, Brahmavar, near here bagged 100 percent results in the recently held SSLC and II PUC exams. All 244 students and 68 students of SSLC and II PUC of Little Rock School passed. Sachin Holla, II PUC students’ secured first place in computer science with 97.60 marks...
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Thursday criticised his Tamil Nadu
Cyrus Alva, 19, of Lakewood California, went home to be with the Lord, on Thursday, May 30, 2013. A native of Moodubelle (Udupi Taluk, Karnataka State, India) he was a son of Henry and Shakila Alva. Cyrus was the light of his family’s lives that went out too early.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was re-elected to the Rajya Sabha Thursday from Assam for the fifth straight term, officials
Senior Congress leader Kagodu Thimmappa is all set to become the Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly unopposed. He was the lone candidate who filed nomination papers for the post, and will be declared elected tomorrow during the ongoing session of the Assembly. 82-year-old
The researcher Dr Chidanandamurti urged the union government to consider the report of Sukhdev Thorat on establishing Tipu Sultan University. Addressing the media persons, here on Wednesday May 30, Dr Chidanandamurti
Mangalore is a home to the Tulu Film Industry (Kannada film industry) from where Bollywood star Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sunil Shetty were born and have created waves in Bollywood and internationally.
Konkani Natak Sabha will be organizing Inter Parish Konkani Annual competitions this year for the parishioners of Diocese of Mangalore. The annual competitions start from 4th August 2013 with elocution competition.
None can stop someone from alcohol abuse. Similarly, none can force someone to consume alcohol. Everyone knows alcohol consumption is an addiction regardless of rich and poor. There are people who booze liquor that costs anything from Rs 40 or Rs 100 to Rs 1,000.
The UAE Amchigele Samaj, as part of its initiatives to help children learn effective communication, inaugurated its very own Gavel Club -“Amchi Gavelliers”, on the 24th May 2013. This was the second initiative of the Development Activities subcommittee of the UAEAS.
Mangalore south Congress committee organized victory celebration along with its
It’s essential to create general awareness on taking precautionary measures on dengue fever, said Congress leader and medicinal practitioner Dr H Nagaraj. Dr Nagaraj was speaking after inaugurating general awareness on
Former BCCI President Sharad Pawar today demanded a Home Ministry inquiry into all
Santhosh Vijay Monteiro (37), husband of the Rekha Monteiro passed away on
The monsoon has set in the Udupi district, while the fear of drowning in quarries and water ponds across the district has already begun..! Its during the last monsoon, 15 children were drown in quarries and water ponds, 7 persons were
The eleventh anniversary celebrations of Karnataka Sangh – Sharjah and annual conferring ceremony of Mayura Award will be held at Evan Hotel ballroom, here on Friday May 31.Ryan International Group of Institutions managing director Mangalorean Grace Pinto will be the chief guest...
A perfect time for a dip in the pool and some fun filled outdoor games. Belleans in Bahrain came together on 24th May to enjoy the swimming pool fun organized at a lovely pool area in Budaiya. About 80 people attended the event. Opening prayer was recited by
Devadiga Sangha Dubai, U.A.E. announces its 21stanniversary celebrations on Friday 7th June 2013 at Deira Sheraton, Dubai. The event is to start from 10am onwardson an auspicious note of lighting the lamp followed
Senior BCCI functionary Jyotiraditya Scindia today called for N Srinivasan’s resgination
With little more than a week after he was inducted as a minister, sports and fisheries minister Abhay Chandra Jain has tried to use his religion to seek a change in the ministerial responsibility.
The city based members of North East Students Team (NEST) at the leadership of Sparsha Youth Counseling Centre, met the newly-elected MLA J R Lobo at the latter’s residence, here on Sunday May 26, to address their
The pension scheme for Indian workers will be launched soon in the UAE, stated a top diplomat. The UAE launch of a pension scheme being implemented by the Indian Ministry of Overseas Affairs (MEA) was delayed due to certain technical reasons. Now the ministry has engaged 2 Indian
RACHANA, Forum of Catholic businessmen, professionals and entrepreneurs organized felicitation programme for the Mangalore south newly-elected MLA J R Lobo at Pio Mall roof-top hall, Bejai, here on Sunday May 26 night.
Yerawada jail authorities today moved a designated TADA court here against allowing home food to actor Sanjay Dutt
Three to four Indian Premier League (IPL) players are likely to be arrested after the
Mumbai Indians lifted their maiden IPL title, thrashing Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs in the summit clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Chennai’s chase was out of sync right from the start as after restricting Mumbai to
Anti-Maoist Salwa Judum movement’s founder Mahendra Karma was the prime target of the insurgents when they
The urban development minister Vinay Kumar Sorake announced the proposal to upgrade Kaup as town panchayat.Addressing the media persons after visiting different worship centers across Kaup
Shri Sudhir Kumar Shetty will be conferred with Mayura Prashasthi Award 2013 at the 11th Anniversary of Karnataka Sangha Sharjah. Karnataka Sangha Sharjah, a progressive association dedicated to the cause of humanity
Merceline Noronha (78), wife of the late Vincent, Mother of Fr. Charles, Irene
The 16th children’s cricket event “DNV CRYcket 2013” organized by Friends of CRY Club – Kuwait (FOCC-Kuwait) was held on April 12th, where Cricket Coaching Club (CCC) won both the trophies (U-14 & U-12). “CRYcket” is an annual softball cricket tournament, for children under 14,
A defiant BCCI President N Srinivasan today rejected demands for his resignation in the wake of arrest of his son-in-law and
The City police claimed on Thursday to have solved the mysterious murder of Ramya, a 25-year-old bride-to-be from Goruguntepalya, by arresting the victim’s fiancée and his friend. The arrests have taken the case to an entirely different dimension, as Gowda had initially asserted..
Union Minister Veerapa Moily was presented with a "Global Citizen Award" by
MLA J R Lobo visited the old port here on Thursday May 23, to listen to the grievances of fishermen and fishmongers.The fishermen addressed their grievances of lack of berths for their fisheries boats at the old port, although a proposal is
The community hall of the Vishwakarma was inaugurated on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 10.20 am at Moodubelle by Lalaji R. Mendon, former MLA of the Kaup constituency in the presence of Shri Kalahasthendra Saraswati Mahaswamiji and the community leaders
With a pan-India crackdown on betting rackets, Delhi bookies have suffered a
Sri Vishwakarma Seva Samithi (VKSS) community concluded their much awaited ’Annual Sports Meet 2013’ at Zabeel Park, Dubai on 10th May 2013 with lots of enthusiasm, enjoyment having ample number of sports for
It was one of India’s worst aviation disasters. But on its third anniversary, not
IPL spot-fixing today stained Bollywood when police arrested Vindoo Randhawa, son of late wrestler-actor Dara Singh, for
Here are a few items that you should stock up to reduce your blood pressure levels. Fighting blood pressure and sugar levels while craving for food might be a difficult
Former international sprinter Anand Shetty, who met with a road accident, has succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Mangalore. He was 52. Shetty, who hailed from Dakshina Kannada district, started his career as a kabaddi player before turning into a notable sprinter.
Fr. Jerome Monteiro who had been the parish priest of St. Antony’s Parish, Kuntalnagar for the last three years was given a warm send off on Sunday, May 19, 2013 after 8.30 am Mass. Fr. Monteiro has been
The Congress-led UPA 2, which will complete four years in office Wednesday, would fare badly if general elections were to be held now, with inflation, unbridled
’I will not become puppet of mega industries,’ said the newly-elected MLA Vinay Kumar Sorake, the Congress candidate who contested from Kaup legislative constituency soon after he was announced winner during the poll-count
The discussion meet of intellectuals and general public was held at Mel Niwas compound, Kadri, here on Monday May 20. Hampi University former vice chancellor Dr Vivek Rai presided the meeting here on Monday at 3.00pm.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has retained key portfolios of Finance, Industries and Energy, while K J George
The inauguration of newly-set up blood bank by Dakshina Kannada (DK) district unit of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) at Lady Goschen Hospital, here will be offered to the society on Sunday May 19, said IRCS DK unit chairman
Spoorthidhama, Home of Destitute located at Koteshwar, near here rescued a mentally challenged woman from the street here on Wednesday May 15.The woman is about thirty-five-years-old in deep misery without food.
The 11th Annual Prestigious ’Mayura Prashasti’ Award instituted by Karnataka Sangha Sharjah will be conferred on the internationally well-known trade personality Y. Sudhir Kumar Shetty for his outstanding achievements and
The Congressmen celebrated by distributing sweets and bursting firecrackers at in front of Rajeev Bhavan and Kaup town, near here, as their newly-elected MLA Vinay Kumar Sorake sworn-in as cabinet minister in the state capital on
MLA J R Lobo inaugurated the newly-set-up Keystones Digital Studio, at 108, Divya Deepa Arcade, Bendorewell, here on Sunday May 19 morning. Keystones Digital Studio proprietor T K Sudhir, Dr Maben, Dr Sarfaraz and others
In the wake of controversy over spot-fixing in IPL matches, the sports ministry has started holding consultations with the law ministry to draft a new law to deal with
In a severe indictment, Delhi Lokayukta today held Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit guilty of allegedly misusing public funds on
A new study has, for the first time, shown that certain nutrients may play an underlying role in short and long sleep duration, and that people who report eating a large variety
Largely keeping away "tainted" MLAs, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today expanded his Ministry with the induction of 28 Ministers. But the exercise -- five days after he was sworn-in alone -- has set off dissatisfaction among a section of Congress legislators
Karaval Milan Dubai successfully staged eagerly awaited social moral drama ’Shimti Nathullo Kolo’ at Sh. Rashid Auditorium in Dubai on Friday. It was the part of Mega Konkani Contest which was held earlier between four finalists Bellevision, USWAS, Shirva [Video]
On 11th May 2013, Bellevision Muscat celebrated its 10th Anniversary cum Annual Day at Rehab Hotel Apartments in Bowsher, sharp at 8PM. Programme started with a prayer song by Ida Castelino, Precilla Alva and Lawrence Noronha. Glenda Castelino was the compeer
The silver jubilee celebrations of Small Christian Community (SSS) of Mangalore diocese was held at St Sebastian’s platinum jubilee auditorium, Bendore, here on Thursday May 16.The celebration began with Thanksgiving Mass offered at
MLA J R Lobo on Friday May 17 visited the low-level pumping station at Thumbe, in Bantwal taluk, which supplies drinking water to city. MLA Lobo ruled out any shortage of drinking water supply even in case of delay in monsoon..
Bellivision UAE team members Godwin D’Souza and Anitha D’Souza won the most coveted Mega Konkani Quiz contest conducted by Karaval Milan association of Dubai and USWAS Shirva.. [Video]
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Department of Public Health, Manipal University (MU) in collaboration with Ohio State University (OSU), USA initiated an educational exchange program involving students and faculty by signing a Memorandum of Understanding last
The semi finals and finals of ’YayaInd-YaMayaya’, the first All India Konkani dance
Arrested Indian pacer S Sreesanth and 13 others, including two other cricketers of Rajasthan Royals franchise, were today sent to police custody for five days by a court here for being quizzed in connection with the IPL spot-fixing scandal case. Delhi police told the court that..
With BJP’s debacle in Karnataka following corruption charges clearly on his mind, new Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said he will have people with clean image in his Cabinet to be formed in a couple of days.
The newly-elected MLA J R Lobo inaugurated Maruti Driving School, established by Mandovi Motors Private Limited here on Wednesday May 15 morning. Krishna Bhat (ARCO) and local corporator Vinay Raj were the chief guests of the
Aaron’s Plaza commercial complex and Roman Residency I and II residential apartments, promoted by Dubai-based NRI Maxim Serrao under the banner M J Developers, at nearby Kinnigoli bus terminus was inaugurated here on Monday May
Several acres of dry grass was gutted in an wildfire at Bannanje, near here on
While we recommend vegetables in every shape, colour and form, not all vegetables are healthy when consumed in certain unhealthy ways.
The Institute of Karate and Allied Arts, recently conducted a Black Belt Grading Test for its members at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore. 21 members of D.K., Udupi & Bellary districts were promoted to Black Belt and higher degrees. The grading test was conducted by Kyoshi Praveen Kumar,
Team Imperialz (R.) on the occasion of their third year anniversary organized “IMPERIALZ CUP – 2013”, Cricket Tournament conducted for parishes of Mangalore and Udupi Diocese for boys less than 25 years of age. Imperialz Cup is
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar was today unanimously elected
Recently, Lady Gaga joined the list of other celebrities to use anti-baldness cream as she feared she was losing more hair. It’s not just who are possessive about their
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in the 1993 bomb blasts case, today told a TADA court that he was facing threat to life from fundamentalist groups and hence should be allowed to surrender before Yerwada jail
Tulu Movie â€Rickshaw Driver’ is produced by Muttu Films by Sulochana Devadiga. It’s dedicated to the brave auto-rickshaw-drivers who ferried the gas victims to different hospitals during the recent tragedy at Perne,
An eleven-foot-long cobra that ventured into inhabited area was rescued by a
Acting swiftly on Congress’ poll promises, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
Actor Sanjay Dutt is allowed to take inside the jail his mattress, pillow, copy of Hanuman Chalisa, Ramayan, Bhagvad Gita and his own toiletries including toothpaste, shampoo, slippers, kurta pyjama and
Nawaz Sharif, who is set to be Pakistan’s prime minister for a third time, said Monday he would invite Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to his oath-taking ceremony here. An upbeat Sharif - whose victory in the elections
The authorities of St Alphonsa church, Kankanady, organized the felicitation of the newly-elected MLA J R Lobo, here on Monday May 11. Fr Sebastian Chelackapally, parish priest of St Alphonsa church in his felicitation address said
IAS aspirant Manjunath, who had committed suicide over an alleged goof up in the civil service exams results, did not even qualify in the preliminary exams, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
The generosity of the Bellevision readers who had responded wholeheartedly to a plea from Karunakara Panara, the father of a four months old child Prem Panara suffering from a severe heart ailment diagnosed as â€Atrial Septal Defect-Regressed Left Ventricle Pulmonary Arterial
Even while the IPL extravaganza hurtles towards its climax, T20s are like fast food where you just pay, grab a bite and go home. The IPL has enlisted families and young children to its fold. I am astonished at the following that some teams have got whether it is RCB, CSK, RR or MI to name just
Congress leader Siddaramaiah will take over as Karnataka chief minister Monday, beginning the party’s rule of the state on its own after a gap of nine years. Governor H. R. Bhardwaj will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Siddarimaiah at Sree Kanteerva stadium in city centre.
With the BJP still smarting under the debacle in Karnataka, senior leader L K Advani today slammed the party’s handling of the state’s affairs as "absolutely opportunistic", saying the election result
Brahmakumari Eshwariya Vidhyalaya, Urwa Store here organized the felicitation of newly-elected Congress candidates here on Sunday May 11.Mangalore south MLA J R Lobo, Mangalore north MLA Mohideen Bava
As part of their silver jubilee celebrations, Mangalore Konkans Dubai, in association with Chilly Willy will present ’Culinary & Creativity Skills - 2013’ contest at ’Karama Hotel, Karama, Dubai on Friday May 24, 4 pm to 7:30 pm.
The government that Congress will form in Karnataka will not have the post of DyCM,
No sooner Congress leader Siddaramaiah was announced as the future CM, a community feels curiosity while the other is in apprehensive.Siddaramaiah urged the state administration to include Krishna mutt in Udupi under
Union Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal and Union Surface Transport Minister C. P. Joshi were given additional charge of law and railway portfolios, respectively, on Saturday, a day after the incumbents
Two decades ago, this bustling melting pot was an advertisement for a new, confident India. Bangalore’s young, unapologetically cosmopolitan, English-speaking workforce drove India’s economic rise and put the city on the global map, making it synonymous with the country’s
The students of Government Nursing College, here staged protest against the principal S Damayanti on Friday May 10.Owing to the students had earlier staged indefinite stir against Damayanti in the past,
With the Congress wasting no time in naming Siddaramaiah as its leader to head the state, political developments are on an overdrive with regard to formation of the cabinet. In Dakshina Kannada, that returned seven Congress MLAs, sense of expectation is high, even while..
Despite being a relatively new entrant to the Congress, Siddaramaiah will be heading the party’s government that will be assuming office after nearly seven years. He has spent the best part of his years as a politician in the anti-Congress camps, particularly
Siddaramaiah, who would be the new Karnataka Chief Minister, today said putting
In a day of high drama, law minister Ashwani Kumar resigned on Friday following the resignation of railway minister Pawan Kumar Bansal. Ashwani Kumar
â€This is my first press meet after the election. With the support of all the congress workers & the media people during my campaign I thank them all. For the last 20 years this constituency represented by BJP MLA and for the last 5 years Karnataka was ruled by BJP, in spite of this
Congress veteran rebellion and JDS candidate Vasant Salian lost his earnest deposit in the assembly elections held in Kaup legislative constituency. Vasant Salian contested the assembly elections in his home constituency of Kaup for 7 times, and was elected as MLA for 5 times and also became
The newly-elected MLA J R Lobo paid a visit to Kodialguttu ward along with local corporator Salian, to thank the voters here on Thursday May 9. Lobo also paid obeisance to the temple deity at Kodialguttu at the same occasion.Earlier, Lobo visited the tomb of his father at Pompeii parish and also
Xpress Money, the world’s most dependable money transfer brand, as part of its global CSR campaign H.O.P.E, has sponsored the seventh leg - The GCC stage of Filipino ultra- marathoner Cesar Guarin’s 16-phase global run.
Senior Congress leader A K Anthony announced the name of Siddaramaiah as the next Karnataka Chief Minister on Friday. At a meeting convened by the party to elicit the view of the new legislators on Chief Minister’s post, Siddaramaiah moved a resolution requesting that the CLP
The residents of Sakleshpur – Ballupete led by Ballugopal staged a massive protest
JR Lobo, MLA of Mangalore South Constituency graced the occasion of a
Ragamalika is a cultural organization of Abu Dhabi has always been organizing concerts with a difference. The 2-day music festival at Abu Dhabi featured the flamboyant Rajhesh Vaidhya, the highly talented Trichur Brothers...
Two students of St Mary’s High School, Shirva who have appeared for SSLC exam
The pre-poll of media has proved in this assembly election and as forecasted BJP faced utter defeat in Udupi district. Congress has managed to get back its strong fortress of Udupi since the past 4 decades. BJP won only in Karkal among 5 legislative constituencies
Team Imperialz (R.) on the occasion of their third year anniversary proudly organizes “IMPERIALZ CUP – 2013”, Cricket Tournament conducted for parishes of Mangalore and Udupi Diocese for boys less than 25 years of age.Imperialz Cup is being organized for the past two years
Bellevision team congratulated Bantwal sixth-time Congress MLA Ramanat Rai and Mangalore third-time Congress MLA U T Khader here on Thursday May 9. When the team was driving back from Bantwal, in a major road mishap,
Vinaykumar Sorake, the victorious Congress candidate in the recently held Karnataka State Legislative Assembly elections from the Kaup Constituency visited Moodubelle along with the local Congress leaders to thank the voters for his victory on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 12.15 pm.
Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah appears to be emerging as the frontrunner for the Chief Minister’s post in Karnataka ahead of the visit of AICC observers
You’re supposed to drink 8 glasses of water a day but how many of us actually do that? Here are some ways you can eat your water content and deliciously hydrate your
Restoring confidence among the people, maintaining law order and giving special attention to the basic amenities of citizens my priority said Mr John Richard lobo, MLA, Mangalore South. He was.. [Exclusive Interview and Video]
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JDS won many seats in the assembly elections that was anticipated with utmost curiosity. The poll count begun here on Wednesday May 8 at 8.00am and results were announced by 1.45pm. The voters and candidates were
The independent candidate Halady Srinivas Shetty won the assembly elections defeating Congress candidate Malyady Shivaram Shetty with a margin of 40,611 votes. Despite the Congress wave felt across the state,
J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south constituency won the assembly elections with a margin of 10,100 votes.Mohideen Bava, Congress candidate of Mangalore north constituency won
The vote count has begun across the state on Wednesday May 8 morning, while its progressing rapidly at Canara College, here and T A Pai College in Udupi. J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south legislative
The vote count begun at Canara College, here amidst heavy security at 8.00am on Wednesday May 8. The periphery of the College is guarded by paramilitary personnel to enable peaceful counting. The assembly elections were held across Karnataka on Sunday May 5.
Konkani is a language where maximum number of books get published every year compared to other regional languages. In Mangalore and abroad many Konkani Associations are actively involved in the promotion of Konkani. As be positive - said Hemacharya, Editor , Daijiworld Weekly.
Congress veteran and former union minister B Janardhan Poojary thanked the voters across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts in electing majority of Congress candidates, during a press meet held at Congress
J R Lobo, the newly-elected Congress Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) visited Bishop’s House to seek blessings from Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza after the announcement of poll results, here on Wednesday
The SSLC results of high schools that come under the limits of Shirva are as follows:Shirva – Hindu Pre-University College – High School division: Out of 71 students appeared for the exam 61 students passed with 82 percent result. Eight secured distinction and 27 students passed with first
Whether the SWEEP programme embarked on by Election Commission to create general awareness on the importance of voting has derived its desired results. If one views the voters’ turnout it proves failure.
The assistant Election Officer Rameshwarappa o0n Tuesday May 7 organized a preparatory training to election staff who are assigned the task of vote counting at Medical College auditorium, here on Wednesday May 9.He explained how to compile the total votes in the Electronic Voting
It is heartening to note that St. Lawrence Educational Institutions have scored above 90 percent results in Second Year PUC as well as SSLC for the year 2012-13. The results were declared on Tuesday, May 07, 2013 though online
The students who can live worthy lives by utilizing their hard earned knowledge for the good of society, advised Ramachandra V Bhat, vice president, operations and maintenance, Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL).
The new voters cast their precious votes quite enthusiastically in the assembly elections held on Sunday May 5. The young voters were thrilled to exercise their franchisee that is bestowed by national
The result of SSLC examination held during April this year has been announced. This information was given by Kumar Nayak, secretary of Karnataka Secondary Education Board, at a press conference held here on
EKKU -Emirates Konkans Kasargod ,UAE the well-known and the only association of Kasardod Deanery at UAE, on occasion of their 2nd anniversary announced to honour the greatest achiever of Kasargod Deanery with "EKKU KASARGOD DEANERY ACHIVERS AWARD-2013".
Ruling BJP’s senior leader and lawmaker M. Venkaiah Naidu had a taste of the people’s power Sunday when he was snubbed by
Wilson Olivera Nite being held first time in Abu Dhabi mesmerized the Abu Dhabi Konkani audience on Saturday evening at the India Social and Cultural Centre. Though the large crowd was expected many could not
The association of Billawas in Abu Dhabi celebrated their 19th anniversary with loads of cultural events and fun-filled activities, dances and comedy skits. The grand celebration took place at the Al Dhafra Hareb Hall,
Hobbies differ from person to person. There are as many hobbies as there are men and women in the world. Tastes differ and so do hobbies. Someone may have stamp-collecting as his or her hobby, while another may find pleasure in reading books. Stamp collecting, collecting of coins, photography [By Francis Saldanha]
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An estimated 65 per cent of the about 4.36 crore electorate voted in the largely peaceful Assembly polls in Karnataka on Sunday amid projections that the
The polling is progressing in the district at a steady rate.The day being quite warm and humid, citizens are queueing up to cast thier vote inorder to chose thier favorite leader.More than 45 percent polling done so far.The election centres will be open till 6 pm.
There was unprecedented enthusiasm among the voters in the Belle village as over 70 percent of the eligible voters cast their votes in the just concluded Assembly elections.In Kattingeri First Booth at Edmeru School the percentage of
There was overwhelming joy among the Congress workers as the news of the
In a continuing tradition, Manipal Life Sciences Centre (MLSC), Manipal University celebrated its Annual Day 2013
The world’s trusted money transferrer, UAE Exchange today said that it has bagged two prestigious awards - Dubai Quality Award in Financial Services category and Best Service Performance Brand under Dubai Service Excellence Scheme thanks to its relentless quest for excellence across
Every Indian national has to vote. It’s the ardent duty of a patriot to exercise his franchisee. Not to vote is equal to treason…. exclaimed ninety-four-year-old local freedom fighter K L Sharma.
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south legislative assembly constituency cast his vote at the poling center located at St Agnes College, Bendore, here on Sunday May 5 at 7.00am, as soon as the polling begun.
The voter’s turnout in the past assembly elections held during 2008 was 75.88 percent in Udupi district, while it’s likely to exceed 85 percent in the upcoming elections on Sunday May 5, said district SWEEP Committee president
The polling for the assembly elections has begun across the district. The voters have queued up early before the polling centers began functioning at 7.00am on Sunday May 5. The political leaders, religious, dignitaries, candidates of different
Wilson Olivera Nite enthralled the audience at Sh. Rashid Auditorium on Friday evening to the full capacity. The super show by Wilson and his team of well-known singers Rony D’Cunha, Zeena Pereira, Preema D’Souza, Pradeep Pinto, Prashant Pinto, Monica Valdar rocked [Video]
Sister Aquilina Schwoediauer (93), Congregation of the Missionary sisters of
The preliminary meeting of Dubai Committee of Katpady – AVS Pre-University College Alumni Association was held at Hotel Fortune Classic banquet hall, here on Friday May 2.The alumnus and director of Dubai based Techno Marine Ramanand Kudwa presided the meeting that was attended
The political parties concluded their campaign at 5.00pm on Friday May 3, for the upcoming assembly elections as per the directives of Election Commission (EC). J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south
The silver jubilee celebrations of the priestly ordination of Fr Louis Francis D’Sa, parish priest, St Francis Xavier’s Church Kenha Mudarangadi was held here on Saturday May 4.Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo Bishop of Udupi Diocese, was received
Hundreds of Christians of Shirva on Friday May 3 campaigned for BJP candidate Lalaji
Railway minister P K Bansal’s continuance in the Union Cabinet hung in balance tonight as Congress and the government received a fresh battering in the wake of the arrest
An engineering student studying in a college at Mangalore was drowned in the Arabian Sea, when he had come to picnic along with his friends at St Mary’s Island, near Malpe, here on Friday May 3. The deceased has been identified as twenty-two-year-old Tilakraj, son of Nagesh, a resident of
Among many noble qualities that Fr Martis have, Fr Maxim said , he admires his simplicity, accommodating nature, concern for the poor and downtrodden the most. He was speaking at the felicitating function at Pangala.
Malyady Shivaram Shetty, Congress candidate contesting from Kundapur legislative constituency in the upcoming assembly elections solicited for votes with the members of Bar Association here on Friday May 3. Nishant Hegde,
Well known Sandalwood Cine Star Ramesh Arvind whose recent Kannada film ’Chatrigalu Saar Chatrigalu’ released in Bangalore arrived in Dubai International Airport with his son Arjun to take part in the shoot for the first international Tulu
Crony capitalism, plunder of resources and corruption in government are usually issues main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party loves to talk about, but not in Karnataka, where it faces elections after
Refuting the theory put up by Pakistani authorities that Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh was fatally injured in a "scuffle" of prisoners, Indian doctors who
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency campaigned at the localities of fish market, police quarters, KMF Dairy – Kulshekar, here on Friday May 5 morning.J R Lobo was accompanied by KPCC
In the upcoming assembly election on Sunday May 5, the voters’ turnout is expected to be over 80 percent, said Deputy Commissioner K P Mohanraj.Addressing the media persons at Deputy Commissioner’s chamber here on
The body of Indian prisoner Sarabjit Singh was tonight brought here onboard a special Air India aircraft from Lahore, where he died following a murderous assault in a jail.
J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south constituency campaigned in the localities of Hoige Bazaar, St Joseph Nagar – Jeppu, St Antony’s Orphanage – Jeppu, Kodialguttu, Kadri market, here on Thursday May 2.
Manipalites take a trip down memory lane on April 30 every year. It is the Founders’ Day, and the Manipal Group of institutions celebrates the occasion with a lot of enthusiasm. Bhajans, tributes and reminiscences of the great deeds of Dr TMA Pai by those who knew him, marked the day’s
Karnataka state Raita Sangh and Hasiru Sene vice president Laxminarayan urged the voters to vote for such a party that has genuine concern for development. Addressing media persons during a press meet held here on Thursday May 2,
The union government led by UPA is involved in scams, but point their fingers on BJP led Karnataka state administration that has given better governance. UPA is promoting â€pink revolution’ that is slaughtering livestock and exporting
Kerala CM Ummen Chandy on Thursday May 2 arrived in the city to begin daylong campaign for the upcoming assembly elections. CM Chandy addressed Malayalee students at Shanti Nilaya cathedral auditorium, and urged them to vote
Mother is the head of our family, whose motherly qualities can ably manage the family. One just cannot forget his/her mother who is the personification of generosity. She plays key role in transforming the family, said Nitte University
“My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…” In the words also known as the â€Magnificat’ of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from Luke’s Gospel (1:46-55), Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle thanked Almighty God for the gift of priesthood for the last 25 years on the occasion of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee as a priest in the Parish Hall of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.
The summer has ushered in a new festive season altogether. The season that strikes you with its scorching heat. But what makes it brighter and more sizzling is the unleash of a striking musical melody.
The key national parties neglected minority community without issuing party tickets to
The waves in favour of JDS are felt in the Kaup legislative assembly constituency; and will witness direct fight between JDS and BJP. Congress has to be satisfied with third place, said former minister and JDS
India Wednesday made a fervent appeal to Pakistan to release critically injured death row prisioner Sarabjit Singh or at least to
Innumerable supporters of Kundapur independent candidate Halady Srinivas Shetty held a road show across the city here on Tuesday April 30. The road show began from Shastry roundabout, passing through new bus terminus and
The intellectuals of the city, lawyers, doctors and engineers gathered during an intellectual meet held at Moti Mahal banquet hall, here on Wednesday May 1 morning, to express support to J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from
BJP led Karnataka state administration instead of engaged in people’s welfare, busy serving in prison, said AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi in criticizing BJP.Addressing mega convention of Congress party activists at district stadium,
The Congress and BJP have turned the Karnataka Assembly elections into a virtual
The Kaup Assembly constituency, which lies to the south of Udupi district, is blessed
A five-cm long venomous centipede was removed alive from the throat of a woman who had complaints of tickling sensation
At the backdrop of AICC vice president Rahul Gandhi’s planned visit to the city, in order to campaign for the upcoming assembly election, the mega preparations are under way at the district stadium here on Tuesday April
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting form Mangalore south constituency campaigned in the localities of Bokkapatna, Boloor and Car Street, here on Tuesday April 30.J R Lobo was accompanied by AICC
Catholic Sabha Udupi Pradesh Central Committee Office was inaugurated at Leo Building, Near Court Road here on Monday, 29th April, 2013.After the erection of Udupi Diocese, Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh devided into two central committees for the adminstrative reasons
In India, approximately 5 to 7 million patients suffer from kidney stone disease and at least 1/1000 of Indian population needs hospitalisation due to kidney stone disease.
The students of Asare Special School held a campaign to promote voting in the outpatient ward of KMC Hospital, Manipal, near here on Monday April 29. The district Electioneering Officer and Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju,
Arthur Pais was elected the new president of Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha-Qatar during it 5th annual general body meeting held at Hotel Caravan on Thursday April 25. The annual meeting commenced with the MCA anthem seeking God’s Blessings on all the MCA members
The state needs a change in governance because of misrule by BJP led state administration in the past five-year term. The secularist Congress can enable religious freedom, equality in the society and dignity, said J R Lobo, Congress
Forum of Inter-religious Co-existence and Harmony Gangolli organised a inter-religious conference and free multi-religious mass marriage at SV Pre-University College Ground, Gangolli on April 28. 44 pairs of which 40 pairs from
Congress party is like a mother who has nurtured innumerable leaders and activists. The ticket aspirant Congress veteran Vasant Salian is one among them. He caused injustice to party, for mere not
If Congress comes back to reign in Karnataka it will make justice every section of society, said Congress leader D K Shivakumar.Addressing a public meeting at the outskirts of city Hosakoppalu here on Sunday April 28, Shivakumar said
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency campaigned at the localities of Jeppu – Bappal, Bajjody – Nantoor, here on Monday April 29. J R Lobo was accompanied by Jeppu – Bappal ward corporator
Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha honoured Mr. Vasantha Shetty and Mr. Donald Pinto on Sunday evening at the Foodlands Guest House for their various contributions in their own fields. Mr. Kudi Vasantha Shetty, recipient of Rastra
Former union minister and Congress leader Janardhan Poojary on Monday April 28 termed Gujarat chief minster Narendra Modi a ’Hitler’ and said his visit to the state for campaigning for BJP was a gain for the Congress as people of the state ’know Modi’s background’.
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency campaigned in the localities of twenty-fourth Derebail ward here on Tuesday April 30. J R Lobo was accompanied by the former mayors Sasidar Hegde and
In a move that would raise the cost of air travel, the government on Monday said it has allowed airlines to charge passengers
With doctors in a Lahore hospital saying that chances of survival of Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh, who was
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency campaigned in the localities of Derebail ward here on Sunday April 28.J R Lobo urged the voters to cast their precious votes for Congress that can assure better and transparency in governance, urged J R Lobo.
The allegations that BJP has granted crore of rupees to mutts and religious centers are false. It has also granted funds to Darga, mosques and churches. At this backdrop, the minority community had to support BJP in the upcoming
BJP has been distributing derogatory handbills in a few areas across the city, with the fear of losing the upcoming assembly election. The police force is urged to take legal action against such people after a probe, urged Udupi block Congress to SP Dr Boralingaiah.
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south legislative assembly constituency campaigned in the localities of Mahakalipadpu, Morgansgate, Misssion Compound – Jeppu market and Attavar, here on Saturday
Mangalore is growing faster beyond anybody’s expectation and though innovations in engineering escalated the apartment prices, Mangalore has become a safe place to live” said Vijay Vishnu Mayya, Chairman of Association
India is among the top 10 most powerful countries in the world. In a first-of-its-kind study of "national power" a group of
The 39th Family Get-together organized by U.A.E. Bunts was a treat to watch filled with loads of mind blowing cultural events, dances, music and singing. The special attraction Zodiac Fashion show was brilliant and mind blowing presented with all Zodiac Signs while the young beautiful lady well-known dancer of Dubai Miss. Adiditi Shetty performed scintillating Khatak dance throughout the Fashion Show which won the hearts of the fully packed audience held at JW Marriott Hotel,
The Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), a premiere Mangalorean Catholic association in Kuwait held First Holy Communion party of its members’ children for the 7th year in succession on Friday April 26 2013. The celebration was held in the ICSK auditorium, Khaitan.
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) organized mega public meeting along with UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi and veteran Congressmen at Nehru maidan, here on Saturday April 27 at 3.00pm.It’s a delightful experience to be
Congress issued a statement that it’s manifesto was leaked at the process of preparing, that shows what an irresponsible party? How they can rule the state if they come back to reign? queried CM Jagdish Shettar.
JDS activists held a mega two-wheeler rally from Dairy roundabout here on Friday
A two daylong workshop on the Educational Mission for the Udupi Diocese was held on April 25 and 26, 2013 from 9.30 am to 5 pm in the Don Bosco Hall, Udupi. Rev. Dr. Oswald Mascarenhas SJ, Chairman of MBA Programs, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore conducted the workshop
Making no secret that he is hurt, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader
J R Lobo, Congress candidate campaigned in the localities of Kankanady forty-eighth
A sub-inspector of suburban Goroor seriously assaulted a person without any valid reason, being reported. Inayat, a resident of Goroorwas assaulted by sub-inspector Jayaram, police personnel Purushottam and Nagesh, jeep driver
Mark D’souza has taken over as President of the Bangalore Chapter of Kanara Entrepreneurs Global (KE) from the outgoing President Robinson D’souza. KE, Bangalore was started in 2008 by FKCA in collaboration with KE Dubai
BJP Vice-President Uma Bharti today favoured bringing former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa back into the
The upcoming Karnataka assembly elections will face straight fight between national parties Congress and BJP. I am confident that KJP will neither form nor play any significant role in forming the
Congress is the secular party that encourages youth, committed for infrastructural development and enables citizens to lead life with peace and dignity. It also gives prominence to women, said Sandalwood cine actor
“BJP leaders have been claiming that they have done during their five years of rule what the Congress had not done during the previous five decades. We agree to what they say. We pledge never to repeat what the BJP government
Kaup legislative assembly independent candidate – state Raita Sangh vice president B Vijay Kumar Hegde began campaign for the upcoming assembly elections here on Wednesday April 24.Earlier, Vijay Kumar Hegde visited
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa seems to be sitting pretty in his bastion here, as he seeks a new
Railways has reduced advance booking period from four months to two months from May 1 as part of its efforts to prevent
The Congress would be in a position to form a government in Karnataka, getting past the half way mark of 113 seats in the
Ragamalika Abu Dhabi presents Mega Music Event with a musical concert of renenowed artists from India under the banner “Swara Raga Sudha 2013 “ at the Sudanese Club Abu Dhabi on 2nd and 3rd May 2013.
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency
When a team of 4 young Mangalorean boys were planning that they wish to make a Tulu movie totally in Dubai, there were gossip that will this be their waste effort. They had a dream project and wanted someone to make it real.
In a major offensive against the ruling BJP in Karnataka, Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi today accused the party of "looting" the state and claimed it would lose the May 5 Assembly polls. Launching the Congress’ campaign here in northern Karnataka, he said BJP broke electoral..
A new virus has been found to be "spreading widely" in the Indian cyberspace which cleverly steals bank
The city lawyers held a meet at Ocean Pearl Hotel, here on Wednesday April 24 afternoon, inviting J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south constituency to extend their support in the upcoming assembly election.
In remarks that are likely to stoke a controversy, UP textile minister Shiv Kumar Beria has said no policeman can do anything without his orders and if anybody
The Congress party is only capable of giving stable government in Karnataka, said Karnataka youth congress president Rizwan Arshad.Addressing the media persons, during the press meet held here on Saturday April 20,
The CBI on Tuesday said that dentist Rajesh Talwar had found his daughter and domestic servant in "objectionable position" and killed them using his golf stick and a
BJP leader L.K. Advani had taken money from erstwhile Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa to allow him to remain in office after corruption scandals involving
The Udupi district and sessions court has sentenced a 41-year-old man to three years of imprisonment for duping a girl by
The Congress party on Monday April 22 released its new booklet on development in Udupi - after 12 years - a booklet called â€Vision Udupi–2025’.’Vision Udupi–2025’ in essence is the manifesto of the Udupi Congress,
J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south constituency door-to-door campaigned in the localities of Ashrya housing colony, Shaktinagar, here on Tuesday April 23 morning. Ashraya housing colony was developed to
Six cases of paid news have been filed against poll candidates in the district, of which three are against Congress candidate from Mangalore South, and one each against Congress and BJP candidates from Bantwal, and another against Congress candidate from Beltangady,
â€Kadryaso Kanto’ a collection of short stories in Konkani released on Friday 19th April 2013 by Herman Lewis at the annual day celebration of the Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association (MVCA).About the Author: This book is written by Ashuntha Pereira Monteiro known as
The selfishness in state politics has reached the peak, said former PM H D Deve Gowda.Deve Gowda was speaking during the election campaign and JDS party activists meet in Shanti village, near here on
Patrao Brothers, talented Konkani singers staged mega Patrao Nite of their super hit songs to the packed audiences at Lourdes Central School grounds, Bejai, here on Sunday April 21 evening. It was staged to raise funds for social
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi will arrive in the city on Saturday April 27 at 1.00pm to address the mega meet of party activists at Nehru maidan, said Congress veteran leader Janardhan Poojary.Addressing the party activists...
Indicted in the draft JPC report, former Telecom Minister A Raja today hit back maintaining that "every major decision", including entry fee and non auction of spectrum, was taken after consulting PM
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L K Advani said here on Sunday that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was India’s worst prime minister. Advani told reporters at the airport
Both seasoned star actors Walter Nandalike of daijiworld fame and impressive Alphonse DSouza is all set to show to clash in Bangalore on Sunday April 27. The occasion is the most talked about Konkani drama thriller taking place at the St Joseph’s High School, Museum Road, opposite post office here. They have clashed on stage in the past two times in Dubai and Udupi
Udupi legislative assembly constituency JDS candidate Barkoor Satish Poojary
I have no objections to set up mega industries at the limits of Kaup legislative
J R Lobo, Congress candidate of Mangalore south constituency continued door-to-door campaign for the upcoming elections in the localities of Bejai, Bengre, Alvares Road – Doctors Colony, Railway
â€I am not willing to become Chief Minister (CM), even if party high command offers me the post,’ renounced All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary Oscar Fernandes.â€One ought to make preparations to become CM,
The well-known stars/singer from Mangalore namely, Claude, Ivan and Kevin Misquit performed at the KCO Fiesta held at Abu Dhabi Country Club on Friday 19 April as part of KCO’s anniversary. All the singers including Nephie Rod from Mumbai presented one of the finest show and enthrall
The Delhi Police on Saturday arrested Manoj, 22, in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur district for raping a five-year-old girl in east Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar. Manoj Kumar was held in Chirota village
Carmine D’Mello (81 years) Pangala, wife of late Gregory D’Mello, Mother of Ambrose/
Mathematical genius Shakuntala Devi, nicknamed as “human computer” for her ability to make complex mental calculations, died at a hospital here on Sunday following respiratory problems.
UAE Bunts will hold its 39th Annual Family Get-together on Friday April 26 at JW Marriott Hotel, Dubai, from 10.30 am.The cultural celebrations are expected to be attended by over 1500 members from all over UAE and the Gulf.The day-long fun-filled event will have variety of dances, music
Konkani hilarious play “ Mog Molak Mellan” provided laughter medicine to the audience of Udenthichim Neketram, Moodbidri Varado Parishioners gathered in large numbers at The Indian Academy Al Qusais, Dubai on Friday. Moodbidri Catholic
There lies no chaos in BJP. We are united to work towards our mission. Arun Jaitley had recently administered the oath to me as national vice president of BJP. The BJP led state administration has fulfilled the assurances in its five-year
Lancy Noronha’s 5th Musical Nite proved to be one of the super duper shows enthralling and mesmerizing the crowd with the musical extravaganza. It was one of the most memorable musical program ever performed[Video]
The district excise department in a major operation seized heroine worth Rs 1 crore that was meant for supplying to students at Manipal and arrested 2 persons here on Thursday April 18.It’s the first ever operation of excise
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting from Mangalore south constituency
In my three-terms as MLA of Byndoor legislative assembly constituency that was
At the backdrop of both national and regional parties are competing in wooing
Archdiocese of Mumbai and Bombay Catholic Sabha organized "The First Mass Wedding for 30 Catholic Couples" on Sunday, 14 April, 2013 at St. Xavier’s School Ground, Vile Parle (W) in the presence of many Jesuit Priests, Nuns, religious brothers and sisters and
The management of a madrasa in Banda, 212 km from here, have banned the use of multi-media phones by students. Authorities burnt many such phones found in possession of students at the Madrasa
J R Lobo, Congress candidate contesting in Mangalore south constituency undertook door-to-door election campaign in the localities across the city. Lobo accompanied by a large number of party men visited the households at Hoige Bazaar, Marigudi, Ashok Nagar, Urwa and neibhouring
I feel ashamed to say that I am a native of Karnataka whenever I visit any state across India and other countries, said union petroleum minister M Veerappa Moily. Addressing the media persons during the press meet held at Congress election publicity office at Kadri, here on Friday
In a grim reminder of the December 16 gang-rape in the national capital, a five-year-old girl was raped and brutalised for three days in an east Delhi flat. She is battling for life at All India Institute of
The District Congress Committee (DCC) organized a walkathon from Morgan’s gate to district headquarter here on Thursday April 18 afternoon, to campaign for Mangalore south candidate J R Lob.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday promised to provide rice at Re 1 per kg to the poor, free laptops and tablets
Congress candidate J R Lobo who is contesting from Mangalore south legislative assembly constituency has issued false information in the affidavit that was submitted to Election Commission, alleged BJP candidate N Yogish Bhat.Addressing the media persons during
Nagarika Seva Sangh Trust ®, Shakti Nagar, here staged Tulu drama – Yan Pandendh Panodchi (Don’t say that I have told) at the open grounds located in front of K V S Cashew factory, here on Wednesday April 17 night.
Demanding repair of road connecting Shankarapura near Pangala-Innanje railway station, the villagers of Gandhinagara have decided to boycott the forthcoming Assembly elections. The residents said that the road has not been repair for the last 30 years.
There exist no differences among the party men in Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Congress Committee (DCC). Congress is truly committed to secularity that has been manifested in issuing 4 party tickets – one each to J R Lobo (Christian)
The poll outcome of Karnataka legislative assembly elections will have direct effect on national politics because of this it has greater significance, said union minister for food processing of Kerala K V Thomas.
The annual feast of St Joseph’s parish, Belman, near here was held with utmost religious fervor on Wednesday April 17.Udupi Bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo along with Belman parish priest Fr Lawrence B D’Souza, assistant parish priest
Bunts UAE announced their blood donation campaign scheduled to be held on Friday the 10th May, 2013 at Latifa Hospital (former Al Wasl Hospital) from 8.30 AM to 1 PM.Donors from the community as well as their friends are
Reckless driving of a SUV car by the 17-year-old son of a senior NCP leader has snuffed out the life of a two-year-old girl after which the teenager was detained by police.
The tiny village of Mathihalli, in Hassan District, Karnataka, rose on 16th April, 2013 to the strains of music and there was an atmosphere of jubilation. Deacon Richard Menezes, who grew up and nurtured his vocation in this Christian community, was ordained to the Priesthood...
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake today struck Iran--the strongest to hit the country in 40 years--killing 34 in a border region in Pakistan which bore the brunt and unleashed tremors in northwest India and Gulf Arab states.There was no official word on any casualties in Iran in the second powerful
After Denial of Congress party ticket, disgruntled former State Minister Vasant V Salian had decided to file his nomination has independent Candidate for the May 5 Assembly polls. But Soon the decision was changed after he was approached by JD(S) District Chief Deviprasad
The newly constituted Diocese of Udupi opened its account with first priest-Fr. Mahesh D’Souza of Moodubelle when he was ordained by the first Bishop of Udupi, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on
Dakshina Kannada (DK) District Congress Committee (DCC) president and Congress candidate contesting from Bantwal legislative assembly constituency in the upcoming assembly elections - Ramanath Rai given the charge to KPCC general
Knowing you have high blood pressure actually spikes your pressure! Don’t panic, take a deep breath and relax. Yes, this simple exercise can bring down your
The Congress Tuesday faced rebellion at many places in Karnataka over ticket distribution for the May 5 assembly polls while the party office in Petroleum Minister M. Veerappa Moily’s Lok Sabha
A CBI investigator Tuesday told a Ghaziabad court, hearing the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder, that there were indications that the teenaged girl may have been killed in 2008
J.R. Lobo the Congress candidate from Mangalore South legislative constituency received the blessings from Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza the Bishop of Mangalore on the morning of 15th April 2013 just before filing the nomination for state elections to be held on the 5th...
Stung by Nitish Kumar’s attack, BJP today hit out at him, saying he is "nobody" to give certificate on secularism to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi even as voices grew within the party hailing
Nama Tuluveru UAE who have recently concluded successful ’Tuluvere Parba 2012’ with record number of Tuluvas gathering for the first time in UAE have also in record the maximum charity collection to a special needs
The District Congress Committee (DCC) celebrated 122nd birth anniversary of Dr B R Ambedkar at Congress office here on Sunday April 14.The Congress activists garlanded the portrait of Dr Ambedkar and spoke on his qualities of
Thomas Quadros (68), husband of Lilly Quadros, father of Teena and Treeza of
Tulu Koota Kuwait will be organizing Rasamanjari – 2013, musical concert at American International School, Kamel Al Rayes auditorium, Maidan Hawally, here on Friday April 19 evening.The leading playback singers – Akanksha Badami
Emirates India Fraternity Forum (EIFF) and Sheikh Khalifah Medical City, Abu Dhabi jointly organized a Blood Donation Camp on 7th April 2013 in commemoration of World Health Day at the premises of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, Khaldiya,
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the modern world, affecting one in 110 children born today. More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes and cancer combined. Support awareness on the disorder for the treatment of children
A few party activists of local BJP and JDS joined Congress during a function held at Kanthi church auditorium, located near Mangaladevi, here on Sunday April 14 morning.A gathering of well wishers of Mangalore south constituency Congress candidate J R Lobo was held at St Sebastian’s
Veteran playback singer P B Srinivas died on Sunday following a brief illness, family sources said. Srinivas (82) was not keeping well for the past few days and breathed his last at his CIT Nagar residence here, they said. Srinivas is survived by two sons and daughter. Popularly known
The Manipal Arogya Card Scheme 2013 was launched on Saturday by Dr H S Ballal, Pro Chancellor, Manipal University, Manipal by issuing the first card. Manipal University instituted the Arogya Card scheme, one of the biggest non-governmental, non-insurance healthcare scheme in India
Brisk walking can lower your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes as much as running, a new study has revealed.
A pregnant woman was allegedly asked to pay a bribe for treatment at a government hospital here today, and unable to pay it
Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) convened a meeting at Congress election office, Kadri here on Saturday April 13 morning, to devise election strategy for the upcoming assembly elections at Mangalore south
On public demand â€Sangeeth Sardhar “Wilson Olivera is all set for the second show titled “Wilson Olivera Nite (Musical Fiesta) in Dubai being held at the Sh. Rashid Auditorium on May 3rd 2013. The last show was house full and many
The upcoming elections in 5 legislative assembly constituencies of Udupi district this year has been filled with suspense. All these legislative assembly constituencies have witnessed unexpected developments soon after
Exhibiting its antipathy to the projection of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi as the NDA’s prime ministerial candidate in the
I have not drawn up election manifesto. I will not distribute rice or donate houses to lure the voters. Meanwhile, if I win the upcoming assembly elections; I will try honestly to get state benefits to eligible beneficiaries and also implement
Karaval Milan, an association of Karavali Parishioners organized the Konkani Quiz Competition successfully. The four teams made it to the final out of 12 teams participated in this most eagerly awaited interesting competition.
Former BJP president Nitin Gadkari has claimed that a "senior leader" had approached him to topple the Congress-led
One of the young parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle would be stepping into the realm of being designated as the first ordained priest of the Diocese of Udupi when the history of the diocese will be written in the future. This
There were three assassination attempts on Sanjay Gandhi, a key figure during the Emergency, including one where a high
The election office of Mangalore south Congress candidate J R Lobo was inaugurated in the presence of religious heads of 3 different communities at Kadri, here on Thursday April 11 morning.Carmelite clergy
The list of Congress candidates for the remaining 47 Assembly constituencies is likely to be announced only after Friday. After she returns to New Delhi, Congress
At the present scenario, majority of medical students who pass out of Ayurveda Colleges are opting teaching jobs. Besides, those who pursue career in teching are signing long term contract with Ayurveda Board. It’s owing to this,
Let me tell you this true story of my native village in coastal Karnataka. Population is approximately 4,000 living on farmlands of about eight square miles. Roughly 40% are Catholics, who are good agriculturists and floriculturists. They train
PamboorDelhi was unsafe and she was going back to Kolkata as she was unwell, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said Tuesday, a day after she faced protests
The Congress will target the BJP in Karnataka on corruption and will release a charge sheet ahead of the assembly polls
Eliza D’SOUza(91), Wife of Late Rozario D’Souza of Cross Hill , passed away on Sunday, April 07, 2013 . Eliza DSouza is survived
The State BJP on Monday launched its election campaign for the May 5 Assembly polls sans its Delhi leaders as the chartered plane in which they were coming to
A driver who hijacked a bus and mowed down nine people on Pune’s streets with manic ruthlessness was on Monday
At least 30 inmates of the Tihar Jail here were selected by 15 companies in the fourth campus placement drive conducted
Bearys Welfare Forum’s (BWF), one of very popular charity oriented and community service organization, a social group of the Beary community celebrated Millad-un-Nabi, the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and conducted its
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) electedMr. John Peter Fernandes as its President for the year 2013-2015, at the general body meeting which was held at Bramcote Memorial Hall,Nottingham. The Annual General Body meeting began with prayer
The 27th Annual Convocation Ceremony of the PGDM / Healthcare Management Batch 2011-13 was held at Manipal on March 30. The Chief Guest for the ceremony was Shri. R C Bhargava, Chairman, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. The graduating students, Chief Guest, Parents, Members of
The divine event of resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated by the Belle Vision Bahrain with great pomp at Papillion Banquet Hall, Manama. It was a wonderful break for Belle people to meet and greet and to
One person was killed and three others injured when a truck loaded with interlock tiles turned turtle after skidding near Belman here on Monday April 8.The accident occured at around 5 pm at Kodimar-Indar.The truck was plying from Karkala to Mundkur with four labourers in it.
The foundation stone laying function and the launching ceremony of “Sunshine Residency” a project of Annapoorna Developers and Vince Constructions was held on Monday, April 8, 2013 at 9.30 am at Mangalya Kalyana Mantapa
Richard Lewis 75 years, Vivek Nagar, Son of late Thomas Lewis and late Ignatia D’Souza, H/o Winnie D’Souza, Father of Joyce, Prudence,
Jagadish Shettar will be the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in the Karnataka Assembly polls, Rajnath Singh said today
The late Rajiv Gandhi may have been the "main Indian negotiator" for Swedish company Saab-Scania, when it was trying
"Congress may be prepared for the upcoming Assembly elections but they have lots of internal problems. All their people want to be candidates for their constituencies. This will definitely affect them adversely and prove to be their undoing," said former chief minister and BJP national...
Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has stirred up a hornet’s nest with his comments — laced with crass humour
The Dakshina Kannada district administration has found a new way to monitor election process in the district. By introducing smart phones for the first
Kannada Koota UAE organized one the grand dance and musical program “Sangeetha and Nruthaya Saurabha-2013” on Friday at J.S.S International School Al Barsha, Dubai.The event included Kannada musical program
Dissidence has sparked in the District Congress soon after the party announced JR Lobo as its candidate from the prestigious Mangalore South constituency. On April 6, Saturday, several Congress workers
Fifth annual day celebration of Omzoor parishioner’s association working in Dubai was held with the presence of Vomzoor parishioners and Mangaloreans in Crystal Hall, Indian Club, Karama on Friday.
The second edition of reptile expert Gururaj Sanil authored book, Havu – Navu, was
The BJP bosses finally decided not to issue party ticket to MLA Raghupati Bhat whose reputation is in shambles owing to an alleged sex- CD, instead issued to the long time rebellion B Sudhakar Shetty to contest in the upcoming
Download, register, buy your credit and chat away as you please on Skype. But wait a minute. This seemed to be the shockingly pleasant news UAE residents woke up to on Friday and social media was soon abuzz with the question — have etisalat and du,
Antony D’sa (82), Husband of Angeline D’sa of Edmeru, passed away on Friday, April 05, 2013 at 3.00 AM. Late Antony
The wife of slain soldier Lance Naik Hemraj was duped of Rs 10 lakh today in the presence of her brother-in-law and a
Hitting back at the Congress, which compared Narendra Modi to ’Yamraj’, the lord of death in Hindu mythology, the BJP on
It was just after they had completed a century of holding the record Psychiatric Camps. I was amazed at the way these Psychiatric camps are held, receiving the patient with great respect, registration process, initial check-ups such as Pressure
Rotary-ShankerpuraThe Press Council of India (PCI) Friday asked the Tamil Nadu chief minister to suspend 30 policemen involved in the illegal
A dead body of a person was suspiciously found with eyes covered with a piece of
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today kept away from BJP’s Central Election
PCC chief G Parameshwara and CLP leader Siddaramaiah figure in Congress’ first list of 177 candidates released today for the 224
In continuing desertions from the ruling BJP in poll-bound Karnataka, three more MLAs today quit it eyeing to join other parties. Two of them -- Madal Virupakshappa and
The provisions are being made for blind and visually impaired voters to exercise their
The Congress High Command has confirmed ticket to JR Lobo from Mangalore South Constituency. Lobo will now face BJP’s Yogish Bhat, a four time MLA and a keen contest is on cards in the prestigious constituency. Former bureaucrat JR Lobo was inducted
Konkani teaching teachers play a major role in developing this language. Therefore, other than teaching, they should also try to include Konkani in other school activities, said Fr Francis Xavier Gomes, principal of Rosario Pre-University
Friends of Child Rights & You Club (FOCC) will be organizing sixteenth cricket tournament for children at Fahaheel Sports Club Stadium here on Friday April 12 from 6.30am to 4.30pm. The one-day cricket tournament is a very popular annual
At the joint auspices of metro based Kunda Kannada Balaga, Kundapur Board High School Alumni Association and Kannada and culture department, Bangalore, Kannada comedy play and dance recital â€Krishnapriya Kanaka’ was
Imagine a superfood to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and even better mood. The good news is that they are available at
Rozaline Mathias (87), Wife of Late Emmanuel Mathais of Kinnigudde , passed away on Thursday, April 04, 2013 at Morning.
A 28-year-old man, who tried to prevent some inebriated youth allegedly from molesting a woman co-passenger, was
A small town that lies in the limits of Ucchila Bada gram panchayat, near Padubidri, here likely to become a dumping yard for solid waste. The authorities of Ucchila Bada gram panchayat has not identified a plot to dump solid waste,
Venkatesh Kamat and Dr Bharat Rao of Manipal bagged Hari Om Trophy and cash award of Rs 4,444 in GSB community inter-district men’s doubles shuttle badminton tournament held at Gopal Nayak Rotary Indoor Stadium of Gujjady
A unique arts exhibition titled – Me and tradition, depicting the folk art and tribal traditional art of different states across the nation was inaugurated at Udupi Art Gallery, here on Wednesday April 3.The city based Vidhyodaya Public
Air India Express (AIE) commenced its maiden flight to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) by launching direct flight to Dammam from Mangalore International Airport here at 3.00pm on Wednesday April 3. The direct flight was a long-awaited
A curious big cat’s trip to school ended up in a zoo in Mysore on Monday. Thanks to an alert security guard, another leopard
Everything is set for Daiji Dubai’s most famous Konkani drama â€Ami Nathlyaa Velaar….’ at the St.Joseph’s High School (Museum Road) in Bangalore on April 27 (Saturday) 2013, at 6.30 pm Sharp. This is the third performance in..
Swami Vishveshateerta of Pejavar mutt urged the state government to order a probe into the episode of alleged sex CD of MLA Raghupati Bhat. The guilty either MLA Bhat or those who were involved in faking
BJP leader L K Advani today said he agreed with the concept of unified India mooted by BJP ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya and late socialist leader Ram
The Congress on Tuesday got cold feet over projecting its vice-president Rahul Gandhi as the prime ministerial candidate and indicated that Manmohan Singh
The seventh anniversary celebration of Dashami Pragatibandu self-help-groups - sponsored by Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala
Hindu Jagaran Vedike staged a massive protest in front of the office of Gangolli gram panchayat, near here on Tuesday April 2, to condemn the construction of Misfah Ul Uloom mosque at Gangolli, for violating the orders of Gangolli
Yet to finalise its candidates for the May 5 assembly polls, the Congress in Karnataka is being threatened with dissidence
Alphonso Crasto (81), husband of TreasaCrasto, father of Don / Sandra, Danzil / Linda, Diana / Ronald Sabi, Densilla / Anurag & Daphney / Vinay
The issue of domestic violence by Kerala forest and sports minister minister KB Ganesh Kumar rocked the assembly
The body of Fr K J Thomas, 64, the Rector of St Peter’s Pontifical Seminary, was lying in a pool of blood inside a coffee room adjacent to his office-cum-residence. The motive behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. Fr Patrick, the procurator of the seminary..
The authorities of St Mary’s College, Shirva, near here bid adieu to their principal Dr John Clarence Miranda who was transferred to Pompeii College, Aikala, here as principal and commerce lecturer Professor Vincent
Konkani Tiatr will be staging Goan social play - Corruption Kabar? (themed Is it end of corruption?) At Kuwait Medical Auditorium, Jabria, here on Friday April 12 at 4.30pm. A Konkani drama dedicated to all Goans with loads of comedy,
After stepping down as the chief minister, Gowda was aiming for the State party president’s post. The post, however, was
Swiss pharma major Novartis AG today lost a seven-year long legal battle for getting its
Omzoorche Dive, an association of Omzoor parishioners residing in the UAE will present a Konkani musical entertainment extravaganza on Friday April 5 at India Club, Dubai at 11 am. The event will mark the 5th anniversary
Mangalorean United Konkani Association, Nottingham (MUKA) celebrated Easter 2013 with pomp and religious fervour at Bramcote Hall Nottingham. They are joined in the celebration by KCA Manchester, UK Konkans...
Krishnaiah Mogaveera, who died in a firing by French troops in Central African Republic last week, was laid to rest amid a sea of mourners here on Monday April 1. Krishnaiah’s body arrived in his hometown at 3 pm. A large gathering of relatives, friends, well-wishers and locals bid him a tear
The upcoming Konkani musician Kevin Misquit and his band â€Milestone’ staged twenty-sixth Kevin Misquit Musical Concert at Immaculate Conception parish grounds, Kinnigoli, near here on Sunday March 31 evening.
MLA K Raghupati Bhat said that he would contest the upcoming assembly elections, if the pary high command asks him to do so, reports Bellevision News Network form Udupi. MLA Bhat had earlier announced his decision not to
ICS is no stranger to organizing successful events be it entertainment or those for a social and noble cause. After hosting & supporting twenty shows in 2012 including hosting great concept of “Suhaani Shaam” with Raveena
Experts fear that warnings about possible health risks from tiny particles used in some sunscreens may kill people. Concern about the potential damage from an anti
Stage is set for the all important SSLC examinations that get under way across the state from April 1 and end on April 10.
In a major blow to Karnataka Janatha Party (KJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa, two of his close loyalists— Umesh Katti and
For Christians all over the globe Easter is the great and most important Festival. They observed Holy Week, starting on Palm Sunday that was last Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday i.e. tom but the celebrations have already begun. Easter is considered..[Kuwait]
Easter Vigil also called also called the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter followed by the Eucharistic celebration was held in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle from 7 pm that lasted till 9.30 pm in the presence.. [Kuntal Nagar]
Effective March 31, the following is the summer schedule of Air India Express and Air India flights from and to Mangalore.IX 383 Departure from Mangalore to Dubai 1400 hrs. IX 384 Arrival from Dubai into Mangalore at 1725 hrs
Nurturing the ambition to make it big in the finance arena, a 23-year-old Delhi girl has qualified as chartered accountant, cost accountant, and also company secretary -- becoming possibly the youngest person to complete all the three professional accounting courses.
Devotees flocked in great numbers to their respective parishes to attend the Easter Vigil Mass, which marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Mass was celebrated by Udupi bishop Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo at Milagres Cathedral.
Good Friday was observed throughout the Udupi Diocese by Christians with fast, prayers, Way of the Cross and reverence. Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi conducted Good Friday liturgy in the Milagres Cathedral
After SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, his son and UP Chief Minister Akhilesh
Easter in English, Ostern in German refer to the spring festival of the Anglo-Germanic people symbolized by the hare, [Remember: ‘rrunning with the hares and hunting with the hounds’?] ‘laying eggs.’ So, the Jewish festival of Pesach, Latin
Holyweek-2013
For Christians, Holy Week, starting on Palm Sunday and ending with Easter Sunday (March 31 this year) is considered the focal point of ecclesiastical and liturgical year. The last three days of the week - Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday – are called sacred triduum.
It’s countdown time for the assembly elections. And it’s increasingly apparent that the title bout will be between NarendraModi and Rahul Gandhi. In Karnataka, a preliminary Swot analysis shows an edge for Congress after its thumping victory in the recent civic polls. As Rahul rides
The annual Utsava and Rathotsava in the twin temples of Shri Mahaganapati and Shri Mahalingeshwara Temples were held in the presence of thousands of devotees on Friday, March 29, 2013 since 11 am till 9pm. Shri Shri Vishvesha
Even as former minister M P Renukacharya on Friday announced that he would soon join the Karnataka Janatha Party (KJP) at a
Good Friday is the day of fast, penance, sacrifice and prayer and Catholics all over observe Good Friday with prayer and
Former union minister S M Krishna is as good as out of the chief ministerial race. The former chief minister, who called on
Good Friday was observed with Way of the Cross at various churches in Mangalore.The Stations of the Cross were held. Thousands of pe ople from the parish and the neighbouring parishes joined in the prayer service.
The first general body meeting of newly formed â€Billava Sangha Kuwait’ will be held at Indian English Academy School Salmiya (Don Bosco School) on Friday April 5 at 3:30 pm. The members said that, â€Billava Sangha Kuwait’ has
A large number of Moodubelle parishians participated in one and a half hour long Way of the Cross prior to the Good Friday Liturgical Service on March 29, 2013. The Way of the Cross started at 3.30pm. After the opening prayer,
To commemorate the death of Jesus Christ Christians all over the world celebrate Good Friday. It is a day of fast, penance and sacrifice. Jesus gave his life to save the mankind from sin and misery. On this special services are held all over the globe in churches beginning with Holy Hour
The Maundy Thursday liturgical service commenced in the Church of Our Lady of Our Lady of Rosary, Kundapur
In a major embarrassment to the BJP, a CD has surfaced allegedly showing Udupi MLA K Raghupathy Bhat in an intimate
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav today claimed he had saved UPA government in its bad days and despite this
A study conducted by the BMC has revealed that hypertension is the second-largest killer of pregnant women, claiming
To commemorate the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples is observed all over the globe by Catholics. It is the day Jesus showed what true love is by washing the feet of his disciples. While washing He commanded his disciples to love one another and be meek and humble and follow his
Harsha Gupta, a 1997 batch IAS officer, took over as the 124th deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district
We have all heard this advice innumerable times. Drink eight to 10 glass of water a day. Experts say that if you are overweight or tend to get most of your calories from
Good Friday, which falls on March 29 this year, commemorates the painful crucifixion of Jesus Christ. From earliest times it was a day of mourning. The church ceremonies on this day include reading of the Passion of Christ, reciting a string of prayers, unveiling and veneration
Congress today hit back at SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav for accusing it of being "cheat and clever" as it reminded him that he had shared the dais with PM
New deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district Harsh Gupta on Friday March 29 said that he was happy to be back to the district, after having served as assistant commissioner of Puttur 13 years ago.
The Holi festival was celebrated with gusto in city since Wednesday March 27, while it reached peak on Thursday March 28 night.The youth were found splashing colours on motorcyclists, while the shops selling colours have done
Maundy Thursday was observed in all parishes commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus Christ before he underwent the passion and crucifixion. The Maundy Thursday service in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle
All India Billawar Union is the only organization that represents the entire Billawa community, whilst an individual who has self-proclaimed as its president, supported by his family and a handful of his friends, since the past many
MLA Raghupati Bhat who was extremely shocked and humiliated over sex CD that surfaced in the media on Thursday March 28, said that he would not contest in the upcoming assembly elections.
Billawara Balaga Abu Dhabi, which is one of the oldest Billawa organizations in the gulf region, will be celebrating its 19th Anniversary with variety of dances, skits, games, and Yakshagana at Al Dhafra Hareb Hall, (near Fish Market) Mina Abu Dhabi on Friday May 03, 2013
Mangalore International airport director G T Radhakrishna urged the students to utilize infrastructure and library facilities at the Institute effectively, during the annual day celebrations of Dr M V Shetty Institute of Technology
Programme was started with a prayer song lead by Mr Rony Byndoor. Mr Frank Fernandes – MD, Mosaco Shipping, Mr Joseph Mathias – MD, Merit Fright Shipping, Mr James Mendonca – MD, Reliable Fabricators,
The Nandalike Mahalingeshwara Temple takes a prominent place in the history of Karkala. Thousands of devotee’s pilgrim to Nandalike Mahalingeshwara Temple seeking Lord Mahalingeshwaras blessings. Sirijatre, Ayanothsava
India’s burgeoning population appears to be both a problem and an advantage. Very soon, the southern states are likely to stare at an un-Indian situation
The match schedule of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has undergone revision in view of the state
Hopeful of a comeback in Karnataka, the Congress has to overcome factionalism and select the right candidates if it has to
The grand old party keeps on tom-toming that Sonia Gandhi made an ultimate sacrifice in 2004 by refusing to become the
Four employees of the Jay Anand Anaathashram, who were arrested on Monday for alleged molestation of 34 girls aged between six to 14, were produced in
Excise Minister M P Renukacharya, a close associate of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, was expelled from the
Last Supper takes place on Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, which falls on March 28 this year, is known for the institution of Holy Eucharist (Christa-Prasad) and the priesthood of the church. When the time came for observing the Passover, the annual feast of the Jews, commemorating
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) announced the second list of likely-candidates for upcoming assembly elections here on Tuesday March 26. MLAs U T Khader and Ramanath Rai were confirmed to get party tickets to contest
Thirty-seven-year-old Krishnayya Mogaveera, a native of Balkoor village, near here was the victim of France troop’s firing at Bangoi airport in Central African Republic (CAR). Krishnayya is the son of Narayan
Marena, a sports complex with state-of-the-art facilities, at Manipal University was inaugurated by Union human resource development minister M M PallamRaju on Tuesday. Addressing the gathering at the event the union minister said that private institutions in the country..
It could be a miracle that went unnoticed for a couple of years, say the parents of a nine-year-old autistic child who is showing an extraordinary ability to read her mother’s mind. Indian girl Nandana’s parents said they noticed the “unusual coincidence” of her reactions..
One of the accused in the Delhi gang-rape has sought a tutor to prepare for an interview with the Indian Air Force (IAF), his counsel said here Tuesday.
The Centre will shortly change the criteria for evaluating a state’s claim to be "backward", meeting the demand of Bihar
Goa to Kundapur National Highway No 66, which stretches from Goa to Karnataka, is being upgraded and converted into a four-lane road at a cost of Rs 2,600 crore.The IRB Infrasgtructure Developers Ltd and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an agreement for converting
The 24-year-old woman who allegedly had her fiance murdered last October and was
â€Konkani is our mother tongue. By reading and learning it we have become intellectuals. But in the present modernized world, we have lost interest and thus forgotten the language. It is our duty to preserve
The government in Delhi is on ventilator for a long time. Scams after scams have sapped its energy for years. Corruption is talk of the town. A silly mango man is on fast in Delhi and refuses to pay electricity and water bills. He says he belongs to AAM party.. [By Philip Mudartha]
CurruptionKrishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Mangalore has been creating awareness on the mechanisation in paddy cultivation in Dakshina Kannada district for the last two years in the wake of reports of decline in cultivation due to increasing labour cost and shortage of labourers.
Defence Minister A.K. Antony Monday confirmed that corruption had taken place in the controversial helicopter deal with Italian company AgustaWestland. He added that a
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s indefinite fast urging people not to pay "inflated" power and water bills entered the third day but crowds kept away even as he defended
The Congress on Sunday said the Karnataka assembly elections in May would
Virtually admitting his prime ministerial ambition, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said it is the duty of every child
Palm Sunday is a very holy day for all the Catholics all around the world as it is
In a significant move, the Delhi high court has directed the Union government to grant leave to the Christian employees of the
The district unit of Welfare Party of India WFI) was launched during a function held
Kannada Koota UAE to host this year’s dance and musical program “Sangeetha and Nruthaya Saurabha-2013” on 5 April 2013 at J.S.S International School Al Barsha, Dubai. The event includes Kannada musical program by extremely
The long awaited play based on the last phase of the life of Jesus Christ with emphasis on his passion and Crucifixion, the first of its kind in the newly formed Udupi Diocese was presented in the premises of Mother
Sipoy Sant (Saintly Soldier), Konkani religious play was staged at St Agnes Special School grounds, Bendore here on Sunday March 24. It was staged by St Sebastian’s parish, Bendore as part of their
District 1A- Mother District of Lionism celebrated their 45th District Convention with great colors. International Director from Connecticut Carolyn Messier was the International Guest for the event. Opening session was on Friday,
Former Telecom Minister A Raja, the main accused in 2G spectrum scam, has told the JPC that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Eight months after dismissing Manmohan Singh as an “underachiever”, the “Time” magazine has now found in P Chidambaram
Palm Sunday was observed with great reverence and procession prior to the Mass by the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on March 24, 2013. At 8 am people holding coconut palm leaves gathered on the Cross
Italy on Saturday alleged that the Kerala Police in February 2012 “lured” the oil tanker MV Enrica Lexie to Cochin port, after
Palm Sunday showcases the kingship of Christ and commemorates his triumphant riding into Jerusalem sitting on an ass. All Catholics celebrated Palm Sunday with great devotion to commemorate the grand entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem prior to his death on cross on Good Friday.
Senior BJP leaders on Sunday trained their guns on former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa at the party’s Vijay Sankalpa
Taking note of the conflicting versions of the Delhi Police and Jammu and Kashmir police, the home ministry is likely to order a
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) is one of the premier associations who pledged to cater to the needs of the downtrodden and less privileged children for their educational needs back home in Mangalore.
Firing a fresh salvo at the Samajwadi Party (SP), Union Minister Beni Prasad Verma has
Kasturi Newz 24 reporter Naveen Soorinje, who was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court in a case of attack on youth at a â€homestay’, on Saturday walked as a free man from the Mangalore district prison. After garlanding him, inmates of the jail block where he was lodged since..
Christians mark their Holy Week starting on Palm Sunday (March 24 this year) and concluding on Easter Sunday which celebrates the resurrection of Christ on the third day after his death on the cross. Palm Sunday showcases the kingship of Christ and commemorates his triumphant riding
Italian marines Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone returned to India on Friday to stand trial for shooting two fishermen off the Kerala coast
Internationally-acclaimed play ’Bali - The Sacrifice’, written by Jnanapeeth awardee, Padmabhushan Girish Karnad, was successfully staged at Emirates International School Auditorium, Dubai on Friday.
The renovated and expanded museum if St. Aloysius College, named Aloyseum, which is now 100 years old, was inaugurated by Fr. Joseph Rodrigues, Rector, St. Aloysius College Institutions, on March 23, 2013
Namma Angadi, 3-day exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, handloom and eco-friendly products by rural artisans was inaugurated by Rohini K, Dakshina Kannada district I & B officer at St Aloysius College auditorium here on Friday
Former Union minister C M Ibrahim, who was once a close associate of former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, was today
The state BJP has become weaker by the appointment of its state president Prahlad Joshi. The chaos within the party are worsened, thereby BJP is facing the threat to its survival, alleged Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) leader Dhananjay
When creativity blends with commitment, the outcome cannot be anything less than the best and when the collective commitment of individuals gels together miracles do occur. Creativity is that spark which has the capacity to ignite and illuminate and turn the ordinary
In the run up of the Karnataka Assembly elections Yeddyurappa’s KJP party had its first meeting in the Akshatha Hall in Kundapura.
Cilantro is a popular Mediterranean herb commonly recognised in India as coriander or dhania patta. It is part of most Indian kitchens and very often used to garnish
The fate of the much touted low- cost computing device Aakash looks uncertain with the government today conceding that
With Press Council chief Markandey Katju asking Maharashtra governor to pardon film star Sanjay Dutt in 1993 Mumbai blasts
The internal fights in the JD(S) has come to the fore with JD(S) state president Nagaraj Shetty and JD(S) Secretary M G Hegde tendering resignation to the party.
Karnataka’s ruling BJP Friday launched its campaign at a rally here for the May 5 assembly polls though it is yet to decide its candidates while the Congress focussed
A day after the Election Commission of India announced the dates for the Assembly elections, Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) President B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday
Keeping with its tradition, the BJP is set to announce its candidates for eight Assembly constituencies in the district within two days. The party had won Mangalore City South, Mangalore City North, Puttur and Sullia Assembly constituencies in the last Assembly election. Sullia..
Two wonder ladies provided a magical performance at the Soorya India Festival held at the India Social and Cultural Centre at Abu Dhabi on Wednesday night. The Soorya Festival is held under the patronage of Padmashree Dr. B.R.
National-level volleyball player Arunima Sinha, who had lost her right leg after being thrown off a moving train in Barielly two
The timing of the CBI raid on DMK leader M.K. Stalin was "unfortunate" and the government had "no role in it", an upset
The Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of actor Sanjay Dutt and has
Lok Sabha member Prahlad Joshi was today appointed state ruling BJP chief by national President Rajnath Singh to lead its tough battle in the May five Assembly polls
If you thought that peanut butter sandwiches were only for kids, here’s something you should know. Peanut butter has several Mar health benefits — it has
The National Service Scheme (NSS) unit of Government First Grade College, Haleyangady in association with Haleyangady gram panchayat and Lions Club of Haleyangady organized an Aids awareness programme at
In a shocking incident a man killed his younger brother in fit of rage to protect his mother over a property dispute. The incident happened in a small village of Innanje (Shankerpura) on March 19. He was trying to save his mother from assault from him and eventually led to his younger brother’s murder.
In the midst of talk over Samajwadi Party withdrawing support to UPA government, finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday appeared to woo the party
In the backdrop of DMK withdrawing support to UPA, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and SP state president Akhilesh Yadav today said his party’s support to the
Frustrated over not getting salary for last 10 months, Kingfisher Airlines employees today asked the government to prosecute
BJP leader in Karnataka K S Eshwarappa today said the party has become "free and pure" after the exit of B S Yeddyurappa.
The row over former Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde’s insinuation that illegal mining was akin to underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s dealings escalated today
A 16-year-old boy, who was admitted to a City hospital to undergo liposuction
St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai will be organizing SMKC Cares programme at Al Quoz labour camp, here on Friday March 22 between 5.00pm to 8.00pm.It is one of the philanthropy programmes of SMKC Dubai to reach out
The Election Commission announced the date for Assembly elections in Karnataka on Wednesday. According to an agency report Karnataka polls would be held on May 5 with the counting quickly following on May 8. Details are awaited. Though the tenure of the current 224-member Karnataka
It was a wonderful day out for the above 70 years parishioners as 173 of them, men and women made their way to the church for the Mass and thereafter for a lively get-together in the parish hall on
Several acres of forest that is located a furlong away from St Lawrence College,
At least twenty persons were feared killed when a Mumbai-bound private luxury bus
DMK today withdrew its support to the UPA and pulled out its five central ministers over
Demands for dismissal of Petroleum Minister M Veerappa Moily were made in
Sweet potatoes are inexpensive and score high on taste. You can boil it or bar-be-cue it. You also cook it or add to a vegetable curry. On a cold winter afternoon, it’s nice
In the eye of a storm over receiving grants from a corporate giant when his father M Veerappa Moily was the Corporate Affairs Minister, Harsha Moily today said his company received funds from "professional investors" before Moily senior joined the government.
An 18-year-old girl from Puttur was found hanging by a passer-by in an old forested
Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday said he will not
Indian Dramas are stands first in the international scenario and conveys moral values said Sri Ramdas, noted poet and playwright at Udupi recently.He was inaugurating the invited audience programme of Drama organised by AIR, Mangalore at Muddana Mantapa of M.G.M. College, Udupi.
Breakfast foods vary widely from place to place, but idli and dosa apparently are the all time favorites of Mangaloreans - if the breakfast it at home. If the breakfast is elsewhere, it can vary widely from New Tajmahal Cafe’s tuppa
Continuous Comprehensive Evaluation system (CCE) will be introduced in
They have an MBA from the most sought-after business school in the country but are busy selling vegetables. Nirmal Kumar and Kaushlendra Kumar — both graduates from IIM-Ahmedabad, have brought respectability to the business of vegetable selling through their innovative..
St. Aloysius College Alumni/ae Association (SACAA) bid a fond farewell to Fr. Joseph Rodrigues, SJ, Rector, St. Aloysius College Institutions, on the college campus on March 17, 2013. Fr. Rector, who is the patron of SACAA, assumed his office four years ago and he is now going on
The international air cargo complex at the old terminal of the Mangalore Airport was inaugurated by Ajith Singh, Union Civil Aviation Minister on March 18, Monday. In his address, Singh said the complex is housed in an area of 1400 square meters and is electronically equipped..
Facing strong opposition from various political parties on lowering the age of
Pope Francis gives me an excuse to write about Latin America in general and Argentina in particular. My fascination of Latin America goes back to two years of living with Jesuits in Mangalore during my pre-university education. I got access to a lot of periodicals, books and pamphlets that
Pope-Francis, New-Pope
Princess Diana’s alleged former lover Hasnat Khan fears that her last few very personal messages left on his phone may have been hacked by British journalists as far back as 1996.The Pakistani heart and lung surgeon, who the late
Shiv Sena today demanded that the owners of IPL cricket teams should contribute Rs 500 crore towards drought relief from the revenue
A youth was quizzed by police Sunday after he asked a minister why Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee did not visit a
Not invited by the JD(U) for the Delhi rally in support of special status to Bihar, party’s key ally BJP today said it would have been better had the event been organised
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Saturday dodged questions on whether he
NDA constituent and ruling party in Bihar JD(U) has said it is prepared to fight the next
The BJP activists staged a massive protest in front of Kavoor police station, here on Friday March 15, condemning caning of police on clashing of BJP and Congress party activists at Kunjathbail here on Thursday March 13 night.The clashes ensured between BJP and
The annual National level Film and Documentary making competition â€Shooting Stars – 2013’ was held at the IT block auditorium of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore on Saturday , March 16, 2013. This event provides a platform for student film makers to screen their movies to a student gathering.
A 17-year-old girl, who had set herself ablaze on Wednesday allegedly after reading a news report about her
Even minor changes to your palm, nails and fingers can point to bigger underlying health issues. Your health is in your hands, and quite literally so. Our hands are the
A Regional Transport Authority (RTA) meeting called to discuss the revision of private bus fares in the district on Thursday accepted a proposal of the City Bus Owners’ Association to hike the fare. The fare will go up by Re 1 for the first stage of two kilometers and hence the minimum..
Petrol price was today cut by Rs 2 per litre with effect from midnight tonight, the
A panchayat in Haryana has banned dancing saying it leads to crime against
The diocesan authorities felicitated the newly-elected peoples representatives who have won the recent civil polls during a function held at Bishop’s House auditorium here on Thursday March 14.Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza
â€Education is the greatest asset. It is the topmost gift that the parents can give to their children,’ said Manipal University vice-chancellor H S Ballal. H S Ballal was speaking during the Graduation Day celebrations of Father Muller Medical College, Kankanady, here on Thursday March 14.
Under the programme of â€Our Roads Our Village’ road construction activity was inaugurated on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by the MLA of Kaup, Lalaji R. Mendon. These roads are to be constructed
Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope on Wednesday, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Francis, associating himself with the humble 13th-century Italian preacher..
As many as four were arrested and were produced before court in connection with the moral policing act that took place in Kaup on Wednesday. Sources in the police department said that the four accused Jalaluddhin, Tousif, Mobin and Nasir were arrested and were produced before the..
The Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) President B S Yeddyurappa on Thursday said he
The Mangalore Diocese will offer thanksgiving mass for the new Pope Argentina’s Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who takes the name Francis, the patron saint of the Jesuits congregation, during Chrism Mass offered at the Rosario Cathedral here on March 21 at 5pm. Fr William Menezes
The KJP on Wednesday alleged that the State Cabinet’s decision to allow transport
Philomena Celestine Aranha (89), wife of late Joachim Aranha of Cross –hill,
Airports of Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad are among the top five airports in the world
In the first major terror attack in Kashmir in three years, militants today stormed a CRPF camp adjoining a school in the heart of the
Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley Wednesday said Italy’s
Cardinals held a first inconclusive vote in the Sistine Chapel today as they began the process of electing a successor to Benedict XVI, with tens of thousands of people packed into St Peter’s Square to watch the time-honoured tradition. The crowd cheered as black smoke billowed
Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) will be organizing a mega convention of party activists at Nehru maidan, here at 5.00pm on Monday March 18, announced Congress veteran and civic poll overseer Bantwal
The first S. C. Frank Centenary Annual Endowment Lecture was inaugurated by Fr Joseph Rodrigues, SJ, Rector, St Aloysius College Institutions by unveiling the photo of Mr. Frank at the college campus on March 13, 2003. He welcomed the institution of the first such lecture in the
Edward D’Souza(78), husband of Lucy D’Souza of Edmeru passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 2 pm.
Forty eight students and ten staff members of St. Lawrence College, Moodubelle took a day off on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after the second internal examination of the second semester and proceeded to visit
Dr Panditaradhya Swamiji has been chosen for Dhwani Pratishthana’s theatre award ’Dhwani Srirnaga Prashasti’ for the year 2012-2013.Dhwani Pratishthana honours eminent Kannada theatre personalities every year with this award,
The Union Cabinet is set to clear a bill seeking to replace the post-Nirbhaya case ordinance dealing with crime against women which will reduce the age for consensual sex to 16 and reinstate "rape" as an offence specifically committed against women. The government has resolved..
The burglars struck a house owned by a certain Raghupati Aithal, proprietor of Laxmi Jewellers, Shirva, near here on Sunday March 10 night and decamped with 25 grams of jewellery, 1 kilogram worth silver jewellery
Congress secured majority in all the municipal bodies except Sullia town council, which is a major success for Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC). It’s attributed to the collective efforts of grass-root-level
Congress wants Jaganmohan Reddy to side with it or stay neutral in the post-poll
It was a narrow escape for residents of seaside villages in Jagatsinghpur district of
Karanika ksetra Karkala Taluk Palli Adapady Uma Maheshwara, Shri Durga
The Poll officials have begun counting the votes cast in urban local bodies elections on March 7. The verdict in the 208 urban local bodies (excluding Bangalore) is seen as a "semi-final" for assembly elections due in May. Here are the early trends..
The Congress Monday headed for a big win in Karnataka urban local bodies, leaving ruling BJP way behind as counting
Over 650 Catholics belonging to around 17 Konkani Catholics organizations participated in a demonstration in front of Rev.Kittel’s Statue, on M.G.Road in Bangalore, demanding the naming of the Minority University in Srirangapatna..
A mother of two from West Sussex, who suffered from migraines that left her bed ridden for days at a time for almost 20 years, discovered that munching on..
In this cryptic statement did Frost anticipate work-at home culture his country popularized in this internet age. The flexible work-at-home system had many things going for it. First of all, it eliminated the bother, time and expense involved in commuting from home and back.
Estela Vaz was unanimously elected as president of UK Konkans for the term 2013 – 2015, during the annual general body meeting held here recently. She is the first woman president in the history of UK Konkans.
Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Monday said the alleged suicide in the Tihar Jail by the main accused in the Delhi gang-rape
Opposition Congress in Karnataka put up a sterling performance in the elections to urban local bodies as political heavyweight
The Congress bagged majority in the civic polls of t Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) here on Monday March 11.Vinayaraj A C who contested as Congress candidate from Court ward number 40 defeated BJP candidate from Court ward number 40 defeated BJP
Some of Ram Singh’s neighbours grimaced with disgust as they remembered a man
Delhi gang-rape prime accused Ram Singh on Monday committed suicide by hanging
A senior scientist working with a petro-chemical major in the City was arrested on Monday for killing his wife.
The worship prayer meet held every Sunday at prayer hall Word of Victory ministry went on as usual without any disturbances amidst tight police security on Sunday. Roshan Lobo, the pastor of Word of Victory ministry, told that there was no any sort of interruptions and
Union minister Beni Prasad Verma found himself in the midst of a fresh controversy over his remarks that Mulayam Singh
Attacking Narendra Modi, projected by a section of BJP as a possible Prime
Denied a visa to visit US, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today took to video
Six persons were injured in an alleged attack by Bajrang Dal activists on a prayer house at Moodubelle near here on Friday March 8 night. The injured were admitted to district Government Hospital here.[Video]
A ’First Aid’ training session was conducted as part of 2 days ’First Aid and Fire Safety Awareness Training’ at St Michaels Church Hall on Saturday, 9th March 2013 by St Michaels Mangalorean Konkani Community (SMMKC) in association with Dynatech Training Centre.
Lancy Noronha, a very distinguished singer and music composer is yet again set to captivate his fans with his â€5th Lancy Musical Nite’ in Dubai, on Friday, 19th April 2013. The event will be at a grand venue of JSS English Speaking school from 06.00 PM onwards.
Over 1500 enthusiasts took part in the Syndicate Bank Udupi Half Marathon organized by the Udupi District Athletic Association here on March 10, Sunday. Udupi District Minister and State Minister for Mujrai and Ports, flagged off
Billed as India’s biggest shopping mall, the Lulu Shopping Mall was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy here Sunday. Built at a cost of over Rs.1,0600 crore, the mall is spread over 2.5 million square feet of space and is owned by EMKE group of United Arab Emirates..
The fate of 677 candidates contesting from 189 wards in seven urban local bodies including the Mangalore City Corporation which lies sealed
The much-awaited air-conditioned double-decker train linking Bangalore and Chennai is set to debut this month. Indian Railways have been operating double-deckers
With Assembly elections just round the corner in Karnataka, the central BJP held consultations with key leaders here today to pick a new state unit President, a not-so-
The state higher education minister C T Ravi challenged those who alleged that the former has misappropriated Rs 16 crore that was approved for undertaking development works of a lake in Basavanahalli that he will shun politics
The heads of Mangalore-based Konkani Prachar Sanchalan met Udupi Bishop Dr Gerald Lobo at Katpady parish near here on Thursday March 7 to seek blessings and support for the mission of Konkani Prachar Sanchalan who have begun
BJP leader L K Advani has said the mood of the people is against the Congress and simultaneously disillusioned with his party. He faulted the party’s handling of Karnataka affairs in the wake of corruption allegations against the then Chief Minister Y S Yeddyurappa in 2010..
In an exciting final match in the Easter Cup Cricket Tournament 20123, Choice Cricketers emerged as Champions by defeating Bantwal Tigers in 5 runs on 8th March 2013 at the Safa Ground, Al Quoz, Dubai. After winning the Toss, Choice Cricketers elected to Bat first and
National Social Service (NSS) programme was the brainchild of Mahatma Gandhi that has higher goals for perfection. The students had to make efforts to know the significance of programme in actively partaking in personality development
Congress strongman and gun-wielding MP Vitthal Radadiya on Friday crossed over to the BJP along with his son and supporters
The "western outlook" about women was a reason for rape and the concept that
James D’Silva (46), working in CIL Bangalore, Son of late Joseph D’Silva(Virajpet/Bangalore) and late Agatha
If the dairy farmers utilize the latest scientific innovations, its possible for them to lead self reliant and prosperous life, said Lion district governor Dr K Madhusudan Hegde.DR Hegde was speaking after inaugurating dairy farming
BJP leader Arun Jaitley will meet senior Karnataka party leaders here Saturday to select a new head for the state unit
Stunned by allegations that he has links with a drug dealer caught by the Punjab
This is what Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, a vocal critic of city police, has to say about the law and order situation
Ahead of coming assembly polls due in May, Karnataka BJP chief K.S. Eshwarappa Thursday announced he has resigned from
After successful career as Head Nurse in the Hamad Medical Corporation’s Rumailah Hospital in Doha-Qatar and settling two of her daughters, Mrs. Theresa D’Almeida along with her husband, Lawrence, a successful business administrator returned to her home village
The cardinals Angelo Scola from Italy, Marc Ouellet from Canada, Gianfranco Ravasi from Italy, Christoph Schoenborn from Austria, Odilo Scherer from Brazil, Leonardo Sandri from Argentina,
The voting for civic polls were begun on schedule in different polling centers across the city on Thursday March 7. The voters in a few wards arrived early to cast their precious franchise that will determine the preferences of
Alarmed by declining child sex ratios, the Andhra Pradesh government recently shut down 42 scanning centres that conduct sex determination tests.
The CBI Thursday named former Uttar Pradesh minister Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiyya as an accused in the murder of deputy superintendent of police
“What’s in a name?” goes the adage. But, it apparently makes a difference to the Kerala
Around 45 percent of over 8.5 million voters in Karnataka had cast their ballots
The Allahabad High Court today dismissed a petition by a local activist seeking a probe into allegations of irregular land dealings
The BJP Wednesday said the central government has ordered a probe into 115 "bogus" companies of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati, her brother Anand
In view of the question paper leak fiasco during the previous academic year, the
The former Deputy Commissioner and municipal commissioner, Pilikula Nisargadhama former director and Congress leader J R Lobo was appointed as vice president of Dakshina Kannada District Congress Committee (DCC) by
In order to view the world with scientific temperament and to maintain scientific spirit and to have progress in life the study of science is very important, said Udaya Gaonkar an eminent teacher. He was speaking at the inauguration of the
A combative Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today hit out at BJP in the Lok Sabha for trying to belittle UPA government’s achievements saying the party will fail
Former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda has made it clear that he would not
The veteran artist P N Acharya is privileged of great honour by an American University that has published the pictures of anatomy of dogs and cats drawn by him. Dr M S A Kumar, veterinary clinician of India origin settled in America has
The people of Karnataka are fed up with corrupt and immoral BJP-led state government. The poor image of Karnataka indeed dampened the businesses across the state. The absence of farsighted plans affected the common man and
Worried on cap on subsidized LPG cylinders? Sitaram Hegde, 63, a retired science teacher hailing from Shantinagar in Manipal, has a green solution for your problems. A green crusader, Hegde manufactures solar-ovens-cum-cookers using suitcases
The inaugural function of Noopura – 2013, inter-collegiate cultural competitions that was organized by Mogaveera Yuva Sangatane ® Kota unit and women unit at Geetanand amphitheater, Manoor Padukere, near Kota, here on
Nisarga Play School, a premier school among play schools in the city organized decennial celebrations here on Saturday March 2. The city-based Karavali Group of education institutions founder chairman Ganesh Rao presided the
The long-standing images of cane-wielding, pot-bellied constables of the Punjab Police are all set for a pleasant change, at least
xpressing serious concern over the implementation of Rs 52,000-crore farm debt waiver scheme, government auditor
"Asking me whether you want to be Prime Minister is a wrong question," Rahul Gandhi said today. The Congress Vice President made this suo motu remark while interacting with party MPs amid growing clamour
St Michaels Mangalorean Konkani Community (SMMKC), Sharjah in Association with Dynatech Training Center will conduct two training sessions, first on First Aid on 9th March 2013 at 8:00 PM and second on Fire Safety
A small bomb exploded on Monday outside a hotel in Dhaka where President Pranab Mukherjee is staying on his official visit to Bangladesh, TV channels reported
A Delhi court today framed charges against Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for about 12 years demanding repeal of controversial AFSPA, for allegedly
Union Finance minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the government was hopeful about raising Rs 40,000 crore from stake sale in public sector undertakings (PSUs) in
A night watchman in a cotton mill transforms himself into an entrepreneur ready to invest Rs 100 crore in an industry at his place of birth. This one is not the central character of a typical Indian movie. But the true life story of a youth, who is today the owner of a group..
Mumbai based Jayasrikrishna Parisara Premi Samiti (JSKPPS) - NGO that had
The Election Commission of India has taken steps to restrain political parties from eroding their opponents’ vote share in the
The BharatiyaJanata Party rallied behind business-friendly leader NarendraModi on the weekend, giving the clearest sign yet the party will make the politician tainted by
St. Joseph’s Tamil Association & St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road jointly organized “The Blood donation Camp” in assoication with Bhakti Vedanta Hospital, Mira road (E) and Sarala Blood Bank, on 3rd March, 2013 at “Infant Jesus Hall” of St. Joseph’s Church
www.kittall.com, city-based Konkani literary portal conferred Kittal Yuva Poroskar – 2012 to upcoming young writer Wilma Batwal during the third anniversary function held at Valencia - St Vincent Ferrer parish
Kannada actress Pooja Gandhi today joined BSR (Badavara Shramikara Raitha) Congress in the presence of party founder and former Minister B Sreeramulu.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s attack on Congress, likening it to termites, today triggered a war of words between
The Sampya police arrested three persons including Salmara Nooruddin, an advocate and secretary of the district Congress minorities unit and the District Muslim Central Committee, for allegedly kidnapping a girl and trying to convert her, at Ankathadka in Palthadi of Puttur taluk..
The Election Commission of India is bracing up to conduct election to the Karnataka legislative assembly by May as the five-year term of the present house (13th) ends June 3. "We will soon announce the date(s) for holding election to the state assembly after final consultations..
It was just two years ago Kittall.com a unique and complete Konkani literary site was born. It was a bold step taken by Henry Mendonsa, popularly known as HM Pernal supported by many Konkani writers and well-wishers.
I had seen them last year and even year before last camping at the ground on the northern bank of Belle River at Poydapadi closer to the bridge. A band of around twenty persons, distributed in five families cooking their food under..[By Eugene DSouza]
Nomad
Once known as the sleeping giant, but now rapidly growing with its giant leaps towards progress The People’s Republic of China has accomplished what most of other developing nations are dreaming of. I had the opportunity to visit this great land on 10th September 2012.. [By Anil Pernal]
TravelogueThe three-day conclave of BJP today kicked off with the spotlight on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, projected by
Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) Committee of Byndoor legislative assembly constituency held a one-day dental camp at Hadavinakote Government Higher Primary School, Shiroor, near here recently.
Signalling further trouble for Kerala forests minister KB Ganesh Kumar, his wife Yamini on Monday alleged she had been a victim of
Petrol prices will go up by Rs.1.40 per litre, excluding taxes, from midnight Friday due to the depreciating rupee and a sharp
NIA’s preliminary report to the Home Ministry has raised strong suspicions that the IM operating commander Yasin Bhatkal
It may not be a very glamorous food, but eggplant is packed with fiber and contains the whole gamut of B vitamins, which give you all the energy you need.
Finance minister P Chidambaram unveiled a surge in spending on Thursday, despite expectations of an austerity budget to
On the day he turned 71, KJP President B S Yeddyurappa spoke about seeing his party ruling the State by the time he celebrates his next birthday. “It is not that I am after the post of chief minister. I want Karnataka to become a model state,” Yeddyurappa said at a programme
A live-petrol-bomb was detected below the seat of parked state-run parked KSRTC bus at their Somavarpete terminus, near here on Wednesday February 27 afternoon. The presence of mind of a passenger averted a major tragedy.
Rumors spread in the Temple Town on Wednesday that something dreadful would
The district scouts and guides and Kallianpur unit jointly organized a rally at Madhavakripa School, Manipal, near here recently.Salvador Crasta of Kallianpur scouts and guides presided the stage programme.Pearson Group south zonal education co-ordinator Dr Kusum flagged off the rally.
Tension brewed in parts of Mumbai and adjoining Thane districts today following
A woman died after she and her husband were pushed out of running Shatabdi Express allegedly by Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel near here today.
The great Indian cultural extravaganza was exemplified during Alvas Nudisiri that was held at Canara College of Nursing campus, Koteshwar, near here on Sunday February 24 evening. It was jointly organized by Alvas Education
The Railway Budget for 2013-14 today spared passengers from any further hike in
National Assessment and Accreditation Council Peer Team headed by Chairperson Prof. Abdul Wahid, Vice Chancellor, Central
This year’s PU second year examinations will be held from March 13 to March 28. SSLC examinations will begin on April 1 and
Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday announced 106 new trains, including 67 express trains and 26
Keep your skin clear of any make-up and wash your face with water as many times as possible to get rid of pimples. And never pop the pimples as these
Proposed introduction of Bangalore-Mangalore Express (Weekly), opening of an executive lounge here and resumption of work on Chickmagalur-Sakleshpur and Bangalore-Satyamangalam new line projects are some of the key highlights of Railway budget as far as Karnataka..
The semi-annual KCWA General Body Meeting held on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Dakshin Restaurant hall (near Gulf Mart), Abbasiya from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. At 10:30 am Dr.Manohar Prabhu said the opening prayer, followed by a welcome speech by Mr.Stephen
In inhumane act, a young girl was found murdered in an attempted rape being reported from Baltila village, near here on Monday February 25 evening.The deceased has been identified as twenty-two-year-old Soumya, daughter of Sitaram and Nalinakshi Serigar couple, residing
With the hanging of Kesab last year and Afzal Guru this year, and the President turning down the mercy petitions of four associates of bandit Veerappa more recently, the focus is now on those lodged in the death row, awaiting execution by hanging. It is interesting to speculate on the mental
The BJP central leadership is learnt to have given a free hand to Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar to take a decision on dissolving the
Akashvani organised â€Sangeetha Rasavihara’ a music concert at Town Hall on Saturday, 23rd February 2013. Sharada, Programme Executive, AIR, Mangalore inaugurated the programme. Speaking on the occasion, she said, "AIR
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday registered a preliminary enquiry
Omzoorche Dive, an association of Omzoor parishioners residing in the UAE, will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a Konkani musical extravaganza on April 5, 2013 at India Club, Dubai, 11 am onwards. The day promises to be full of entertainment with live performance from well-known group
Thieves broke into the house owned by Dr P Ravindranatha Shetty in Moodabettu, Shankerpura here between February 24, 3.45pm to February 25 morning, and decamped with jewellery worth about Rs. 8.5 lakhs. Dr P Ravindranath had
If it can be called a big catch or a pre-poll gain, former Puttur MLA Shakuntala Shetty on Monday formally joined the Congress in Bangalore. The development comes after she held talks with the Congress High command in the backdrop of looming Assembly polls in Karnataka.
South India’s first double-decker AC train ––between Bangalore and Chennai––is likely to be commissioned in about a month.
Nelson D’Souza (61), son of the late John / the late Irene D’Souza, husband of Nirmala, father of Neola / Roshan and Nizel, brother of Navis / Cyril, Norine / Stany, Norman / Daphne, Wilson / Roshan, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 in Malad, Mumbai.
Upset over alleged character assassination by her colleagues, Sandhya Rani (30), a school teacher, committed suicide by
Tricksters using the USP of popular TV game show KBC took a city based tailor for a ride leaving him poorer by Rs 70,000. According to a complaint lodged by Yashodar, 30, resident of Ullal, who works at Karangalpady in the city with Mangalore North (Bunder) police station, he received a..
Lawrence V. Cutinha was unanimously elected as the president of Ferarties-UAE, for the next two years at a general body meeting held at Karama, Dubai, on Friday 22nd February 2013. The main objective of the meeting was to elect the new office bearers for the year
Kuwait is all geared up for the National Day and Liberation Day celebrations which fall on 25 and 26 February, 2013 respectively. 25th February will be the 52nd Anniversary of the Independence Day from the British Rule
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) will host ’Dabazo 2013’ a musical show on April 12, 2013 at the Al Ghazal Club. MCC, one of the oldest expatriate socio-cultural club in Qatar affiliated to the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the
Pope Benedict XVI delivered an emotional last Sunday prayer in St Peter’s Square, saying God had told him to devote himself to quiet contemplation but assuring he would not "abandon" the Church. The final days of his pontificate are being overshadowed by mounting scandal over two..
Aveline B. PInto (57) husband of Clara Pinto, father of Carol and Arnold expired today at his residence at 9am due to heart failure.
As dust settles on the ’Hindu terror’ issue, government has said Home Minister
Delhi Police Sunday launched an intensive search for Raju Bhai, an alleged Indian
A former judge who headed a bench that awarded death sentence to four for the
Claiming to have vital clues to identify those behind the Dilsukhnagar blasts, a top
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Saturday indirectly charged Pakistan of involvement in the Hyderabad
Another ruling BJP MLA resigned his assembly membership, further jolting the party in the poll-bound state.
The probe into Thursday’s twin blasts, which killed 16 people and injured over 100, gathered momentum with the police
Some 5000 students, staff and others took part in the Manipal University and Udupi District Police jointly organized “Walkathon 2013” to create awareness on the harmful effects of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.
A procession of color as far an eye can see, a floral perimeter wall around it and more than 45 million flowers of the garden are racing for Guinness record. It is DUBAI MIRACLE GARDEN a wonder in desert.This park is launched on Valentine’s Day and it is created
Lions Club of Shirva, near here felicitated N Bhavanishankar, multi-talented writer and
Rattled by a spate of resignations of ministers and legislators from Karnataka’s ruling BJP, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Friday said Congress was behind the
As announced earlier Emirates Pangalites, UAE an association of Pangala Parishioners residing in U.A.E organized Blood Donation Camp successfully. It was part of their decennial celebration which began
Udupi Block Congress Committee has released the first list of candidates contesting for Udupi CMC polls to be held on March 7. Speaking to the media persons, Udupi Block Congress Committee president Pramodh Madhawaraj said the second list of the candidates will be out shortly.
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), a constituent college of Manipal University, celebrated the Annual Day on Wednesday at Fortune Inn Valley View here with grandeur and in a style of its own.
Ruling BJP suffered a fresh setback in poll-bound Karnataka with two more Ministers quitting the Jagadish Shettar cabinet today
India will launch its first space mission to Mars this year, President Pranab Mukherjee
The former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Wednesday urged young doctors from St. John’s Medical College to inculcate the values of generosity, ethics, tolerance, perseverance, concentration and intelligence. Addressing them on the occasion of the annual
Decennial celebration of Navodaya Mitra Mandali was held on Tuesday 19 February 2013 at Dendoorkatte. The program began at 8.30 am with the flag hoisting by Dayananda Shetty Kadambettu. Sweets were distributed to the attendees
In a shocking case of murder reported from Vittalpadnur village in Bantwal taluk, a middle aged man brutally killed his very own mother, under the influence of alcohol, on the night of February 19, Tuesday. The incident is learnt to have taken place after the accused Dombayya..
Rev. Fr John Joseph Martis (mostly known as Fr J. J. Martis) who is a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on Wednesday February 20th 2012 at 5 p.m. in a private hospital in Mangalore because of vertigo, stone deafness and related ailments. He was 73 years old
Promising young writer Wilma Lavina D’Souza, widely known as Wilma, Bantwal in Konkani literary circles, selected for Kittall Yuva Puroskar - 2012. Kittall Yuva Puroskar Carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000 and a citation.The selection was made by the
Twin bomb blasts rocked Hyderabad Thursday evening, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 50 others, the union home ministry said
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait also Known as Lourdes Kanajar Zamath celebrated “Our lady of Lourdes” fest on 15th Feb, 2013 at Salmiya hall, Kuwait.The program started with lighting the lamp by ex-presidents, present committee members along with current President.
Less than three years after the then ruling BJP gave Baba Ramdev a chunk of prime
The two-day strike across India, called by the 11 trade unions, received mixed response in Karnataka on day one. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting in Bellary
Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde tonight expressed regret over his controversial
On 15th Febraury kannada koota Dubai organized one day picnic to Khorfakhan and Friday market for Dubai and sharjah tour enthusiast kannadigas. Picking Dubai kannadigas bus departed from Indian consulate area
Despite global economic slowdown and sagging domestic demand, Bihar has managed to record 11.95% annual growth rate, the highest among all the states, during the 11th Plan period. According to the Economic Survey 2012-13 tabled by deputy CM and finance minister Sushil Kumar
The up-coming TV movie director Prakash Suvarna, a native of Katpady, near here and a journalist by profession will produce a Tulu tele-film – Lacchi, by Disha Communications. Lacchi, is a fifth tele-film that will be produced by Disha Communications, UNICEF Prasar Bharati
A trade union leader, who was squatting along with a group of workers near the
It was a stunning spectacular treasure trove of art and cultural extravaganza from the Indian sub-continent that thrilled the packed audience of nearly a 1,000 enthusiasts from all walks of life for four hours at the Kerala Samajam Cultural Hall in Segaiya, Bahrain.
The much-publicised first visit of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare cleary turned out to be a damp squib with only a
A week after its lenders decided to recover their dues, cash-strapped Kingfisher
There are more woes in store for Bangalore’s four big government hospitals. Just as they were battling the shortage of nursing staff, the government on Monday
A Philippines national who gave birth to a baby girl out of wedlock on board a flight is worried about her daughter’s future.
Motorists using the approach road leading to the Mangalore International Airport (MIA) will have to cautious from Wednesday. The main approach road will be converted into a two-way facility as the current exit via Dakkan Park will be closed for at least five months till July-end..
The BJP’s national joint organising secretary V Satish held talks with former chief minister D V Sadananda (DVS) Gowda at the State party office for more than an hour on Monday, in a bid to placate him. Gowda has been sulking for the last few weeks alleging that he has been sidelined..
Uroos, two-day annual festivities was held at Yousuf Valiyalah Darga, here on Monday February 18. The renowned scholars held religious discourse during two-day annual festivities. A large number of devotees attended the
Renowned scholar Prof Aijaz Ahmad, who was a professorial fellow at Centre of Contemporary Studies, New Delhi, has said there was a close connection between the phenomenon of ’Arab Spring’ and ’Occupy Wall Street’
Citizens, especially commuters and schoolchildren, are in for a long haul and hardship on Wednesday and Thursday
Journalist-author Jerry Pinto has bagged The Hindu Literary Prize 2012 for his novel
Out to woo Indian businesses and students, British PM David Cameron..
As the wealth grows, one is tend to become greedy. The greed for wealth is not good, since it’s not permanent. The love of humanity makes wealth to enjoy fruits of labour. The wealth better utilized in service of God and for national
Under attack from the opposition over the controversial VVIP chopper deal, PM
The movie ’DRAMA’ is releasing in U.A.E (Dubai, Abu dhabi, Sharjah) on February 21st,22nd,23rd (Find schedule below).It is from the famous director Yograj Bhat of ’Mugaaru Male’ fame. DRAMA movie is a total family
The debut Red Bull X-Fighters Jams here saw 15,000 people witness gravity-defying stunts in front of Kuwait’s most famous landmark, Kuwait Towers, here on Friday February 15.Red Bull X-Fighters Jams, sponsored by
It is one of the rare honours when both father and daughter bring laurels in a single sport to Mangalore. In the case of Dr. Ashuthosh Boloor and his daugher Keya A Boloor the sport happened to be aquatics. They both won rich hauls of medals in the national and district level events..
Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) Photography Club along with Manipal Hemophilia Society conducted a photo exhibition-cum-sale on February 16, 2013 and the proceeds of Rs 58,000 were donated to the Society for the welfare of
The Shilamaya Garbagudi, Theertha Mantapa, Suttu Pawli, and a golden Mantappa were offered to the famous Kunjarugiri Shree Durga Devi Temple, on the occasion of its Brahmakalashotsava by the devotees of 16 Maagani
Karnataka Janata Party Secretary Dhananjaya Kumar today claimed former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has been neglected in the ruling BJP and in all likelihood join JDS which will help his party (KJP) gain electoral benefits in the assembly elections, due in May. "KJP is confident..
At the joint auspicious of Catholic Sabha – Kundapur deanery and Shevot Pratistan – Kundapur, felicitation of talented athletes and sportsmen was held here on Sunday February 17.Kundapur deanery Catholic Sabha president
Right to Education (RTE) Act has the implication of closing Kannada medium school, alleged ZP newly-elected vice president Mamata Shetty.Mamata raised her concern over the issue during ZP general body meeting held here on
Robert D’Souza (55), son of late Joseph D’Souza and Mrs. Severine D’Souza of Devaragudde, Moodubelle and husband of
It is not possible for Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu "for now" as the state is facing drought and acute
BSP supremo Mayawati today voiced her prime ministerial ambitions by asking party
Steevan Cutinha (44), Moodbidri, Teacher, Adarsh High School, Taccode, Sone of late Edwin and Apoline Cutinha, Husband of Matilda Dsouza,
Families gathered together for the annual 2013 Tulu Koota family picnic at Mishref Gardens in Kuwait. After attending Friday religious services, families headed straight to the venue by 9:30am, to begin a fun filled day of activities for adults and children of all ages.
“Royal Udupi” a new Mangalorean restaurant was opened in Doha on Friday 15 February 2013 at 5.30 pm. The restaurant was inaugurated by cutting the ribbon and blessed by Rev. Fr. Anand Castelino, Spiritual Director of Konkani Speaking Community in Doha Parish.
Gold prices today plunged to a six-month low of Rs 30,390 per 10 grams here due to brisk selling by stockists on fall in demand amid weak global trend. After losing Rs 175 in the last two sessions, the precious metal fell further by Rs 235 to Rs 30,390 per 10 grams, a level last seen
Five persons of a family, including a baby, were killed when the car they were travelling in met with an accident near Kodihalli in Hassan on Friday February 15 night.Subramanya, Sudha, Shobha and Vijayalakshmi. The deceased have been
Sleuths of the directorate of revenue intelligence detected a case of illegal transshipment of six kgs of gold worth Rs 1.80 crore from a passenger on board Dubai -Mangalore Air India IX 384 flight on Saturday. The flight landed at Mangalore International Airport at 5.30pm.
The Board of Directors of global conglomerate -- General Electric-- has inducted Francisco D’Souza, CEO of Nasdaq-listed Cognizant, into its board.
External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said that all procedures were "strictly followed" by the UPA government in the
Motor spirit or Petrol sold at Indian Oil Corporation outlets in the city has become costlier by Rs 1.97 and diesel by 55 paise
Thirty-five-year-old Prakash Karvi, a polio victim and native of Kodi Kanyana village near here has qualified for Limca Book of Records, by swimming 3.33 nautical miles (6 kilometers) in Arabian Sea by handcuffing his both hands.
Dharmarajan, the absconding convict in the Suryanelli gangrape case over which Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien is facing
The historical temples and even small temples in the undivided Dakshina Kannada district are being developed. More opportunities are opening. The businesses are thriving. Whatever we have offered unto God is returning in double
The prepaid autorickshaw counter that opened at Udupi Railway station recently has come as a relief for railway passengers. This has reduced the burden of passengers as auto rickshaw drivers only charge pre-determined fares. Complaints of autos refusing to take
Cecilia Alva-Dante, wife of late Francis Dante. Mother of Prescilla/Walter Monteiro, Henry/Violet, Charles/Sheela..
Growing older is inevitable, but looking your age is not — and slashing years off your aging body starts with eating the right foods. A healthy diet loaded with lean
The mega ’Tulu Parba’ by UAE Tulu Koota, which had been scheduled for mid-February, has been postponed due to the last-minute unavailibilty of Dharmashtala Dharmadhikai Dr D Veerendra Heggade. The event has now been rescheduled for June 21, 2013. The venue and all other details will...
Saffron activists today forced young men and women to get married and burnt scores of Valentine’s Day cards but young couples enthusiastically celebrated the occasion which also saw a Shiv Sena corporator entering into wedlock in Mumbai. Young men were forced to marry their
The State government on Wednesday cleared the decks for the appointment of Justice Yarabati Bhaskar Rao as the new Lokayukta of Karnataka. The post had been lying vacant since September 2011, after the then new incumbent, Justice Shivaraj Patil, resigned following allegations..
The birth anniversary of late Bharat Ratna Bhimsen Joshi was observed in Savitribahi Phule auditorium on February 3, 2013 at 8 pm by GSB Welfare Centre, Dombivli. Young classical artists from Karnataka presented classical music at
As part of the preparations for the Paryaya Mahotsav in January 2014, ’akki muhurtham’ was held at Sri Kaniyoor Mutt, Udupi, with various ceremonies at Meena Lagna muhurtham on Thursday at 8.45 am. ’Akki Muhurtham’ is a ritual where the next paryaya pontiff collects grains and
If you want to profess or announce your love out in the open for your Valentine on Thursday, the coastal city would be a bad choice. Several Hindu right wing groups have already issued warnings that they will not tolerate or allow the western concept of professing love on Valentine’s Day.
Now, sex scandal-tainted Swami Nityananda can also take part in the “shahi snan” (royal bath) at the Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh with top saints from
ormer chief justice of Karnataka high court Y. Bhaskar Rao, who Thursday took over as the state’s Lokayukta (ombudsman), declined to respond to allegations that he
India may be the birthplace of the Kama Sutra, the ancient how-to manual on kissing and sex. But for many years, Indian couples
Aerobatic display by metal birds enthralled tens of thousands of aviation enthusiasts at Yelahanka airbase here on Sunday as the curtains came down on the five-day Aero India 2013, Asia’s premier airshow.
Under fire over allegations of kickbacks in the Rs 3600 crore VVIP chopper deal,
The funeral service of Fr Joseph Peter Tauro, popularly known as Fr. J.P. Tauro, aged 74 years who had passed away on Friday February 8, 2013 as a result of congestive cardiac failure (CCF) was held at St Vincent Ferrar Church, Valencia on Tuesday February 12, 2013.
Everyone has the responsibility in order to preserve the rural games that are threatened in modern times. The traditional Tulunadu games are losing its sheen in the guise of modernity, said municipal commissioner M Gokuldas Nayak .Gokuldas Nayak was speaking after inaugurating
Pandit Hariprasad Chourasia,internationally acclaimed Indian classical maestro has arrived in city for his shoulder treatment.Seventy-five-year-old Chourasia is suffering from shoulder pain, owing to which he has been finding it difficult
The biennial meet of Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) alumni settled in the UAE is being organized at 3.30 pm on February 22. The venue will be the ball room of Sheraton Deira Hotel. The organizers have planned a number of activities for the MITians at the meet, which is being held
Emirates Pangalites,UAE an association of Pangala Parishioners residing in U.A.E organizing a Blood Donation Camp as per part of their decennial celebration. Emirates Pangalites pledged to conduct ten events as part of their decennial celebrations and this blood donation....
The On-Board Shopping Service hitherto enjoyed by air travelers will also be available for railway passengers exclusively on the Konkan Railway route from February 14. Konkan Railway will launch the On-Board Shopping Service in Konkankanya and Mandovi Express trains.
After the successful events “Singing Superstar” and “Dhoom Machale” Indian Youth Society brings another unique show “Jhoom Barabar Jhoom” featuring world famous Ghazal & Qawwali singer Sabri Brothers and his team on Friday 22 February 2013 at 6:30 pm sharp at Kuwait
It’s better to use natural products to stop hairfall than to go in for expensive parlour treatments, that may not help the problem. Try the following easy tips at home and see
The mercy pleas of sandalwood smuggler Veerapan’s four associates, sentenced to death in a 1993 landmine blast case, have
A delegation from United Associations of Karnataka, Kuwait (UAKK), a forum of several Associations of Karnataka and North Kerala in Kuwait met Jaleel Khaled, General Manager of Jet Airways for Kuwait, Abu dhabi and Al-Ain region in
Monthu S Rodrigues (79), beloved husband of Josephine B Rodrigues, Loving father of Michael/Florine (Chicago, US), Molin/Joseph
In the wake of the hanging of Afzal Guru of terrorist attack on Parliament fame on February 8, 2013 and of Ajmal Kasab, the only survivor of the of the perpetrators of 26/11 terrorist attack on Mumbai targets last year, and the call for hanging of the gang rapists of Delhi, the death penalty as
A group of people are crossing Sitanadi that is flowing with might since a vented-dam holds a large volume of water, while a few of them accidentally fall into the water and were on the verge of drowning. Meanwhile, a few trained
Italy has not shared details of a corruption probe into the sale of helicopters to the Indian government, the Indian foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after the arrest of Finmeccanica’s head Giuseppe Orsi in Italy. "We had asked the government of Italy through our mission in Rome..
Newborn babies and those patients suffering from kidney failure have been
Authorities at the high-security Sabarmati Central Jail here have averted a jailbreak after they chanced upon an 18-foot-long
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Fathima Church Pernal organized youth Day celebrations on Sunday, 10 February 2013 in the evening from 5.30 to 9.00 pm. Prior to the variety entertainment programme, a brief stage function was organized presided over by Rev. Fr. Gregory..
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have 10 Indian billionaires, according to a new survey. According to the first-ever GCC Indian Rich List published by financial weekly magazine ’Arabian Business’, Landmark Group founder Micky Jagtiani – who once worked as a London
Pope Benedict, leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, said on Monday he will resign on Feb 28. because he no longer has the strength to fulfil the duties of his office, becoming the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to take such a step. The 85-year-old German-born Pope, hailed
Severine Lobo, aged 87 years, wife of late Lawrence Lobo of Arbi passed away on
Afzal Guru wrote his last letter to his wife a few hours before his execution code
At least 36 people were killed and over a dozen injured in an stampede following the
The plan to expand Kuwait international airport is to enhance its capacity to serve 25 million passengers per year by 2024, up from the current 8 million passengers.The new Kuwait International Airport terminal will be located south of the existing terminal..[By John Tauro]
Kuwait-airportAn influential group of Hindu priests Monday objected to the Vishwa Hindu
Obesity is one of the most serious risk factors and medical conditions behind most lifestyle diseases today; it is eating into the young and old alike.
Provident Housing Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Puravankara Projects Limited, will make its debut here. The company is set to launch a property at Derebail on airport road, an area well-connected to the city’s prime intersections and national highway. Ingeniously named
Mangalore City Police on Friday nabbed a habitual thief who took away copper pots installed in bathrooms of houses and
An angry Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today slammed the execution of Afzal Guru and said this
The proposed visit of Congress President Sonia Gandhi to the ongoing Maha Kumbh here has been cancelled due to "want of
Curfew continued without relaxation for the second day Sunday in all ten district headquarters of the Valley and some other
The Supreme Court today refused urgent hearing on the plea of four aides of sandalwood smuggler Veerappan seeking
Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was hanged at 8 a.m. Saturday in front of eight people in the Tihar Jail in a procedure that
In one of the most spectacular event organized by Mangalore Konkans in the recent time Konkan Sports Meet 2013 was one the best and played in total sportsman spirit and enjoyed by all young and old. The wonderful sports day was held at the Higher College [Video]
Mukamar Parishioners of U.A.E residence under the banner “ Little Flowers Mukamar” held fun-filled whole day picnic at the Zabeel Park in Dubai. The day was bright and weather was cool and a perfect day for
The Vodlem Fest 2013 a traditional festival by prominent Shirva Parishioners UWAS was a super hit program enthralled the large friends and parishioner of Shirva residing in U.A.E. The whole day entertainment program began with a prayer by Committee
European Union, which has ended over a decade-old boycott of Gujarat Chief
Prices of all varieties of milk being supplied by Karnataka Milk Federation have been hiked by Rs four per litre and will come into effect from tomorrow.
Rev. Fr Joseph Peter Tauro (mostly known as Fr J.P. Tauro) who is a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on Friday February 8th 2013 at 4.45 a.m. in a private hospital in Mangalore because of Congestive Cardiac Failure (CCF). He was 74 years old and a priest
Liquor prices will go up and footwear will cost less in Karnataka as the BJP government today presented a "please-all" budget for 2013-14, ahead of the Assembly elections due in May. In a populist move, the government announced that rice supplied through the Public Distribution..
MV Rotterdam, one of world’s most luxurious cruise vessels called at New Mangalore Port on Thursday with 1,288 cruise passengers and 598 crew on board. Rotterdam is sixth Holland America Line vessel to bear the name and is one of
Karnataka is unlikely to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu immediately though the Supreme Court Thursday directed it to do
In a heartrending incident, a three-year-old child died after being given anaesthesia in a dental clinic to undergo a routine procedure. The parents of Shirish..
Add a couple of cloves of garlic to your diet to boost your immunity. Garlic with its antiviral and antibacterial properties helps boost your immunity and keeps you looking
As the demand for action against Praveen Togadia over his alleged hate speech intensified, the Centre has asked the
The foundation stone to the Mid-day meal kitchen was blessed and laid by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Correspondent of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions on 31 January 2013. The staff members and students were present for the short function.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and expressed his unhappiness over the
In a speech with barely disguised claims of what he was capable of, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday appealed for a re-branding of India to make
In a move to keep its flock together, ruling BJP today issued a whip to all its members directing them to be present in both houses of the legislature till the end of the ongoing
With Mangalore city registering increase in number of mosquito borne diseases like malaria and dengue every year, the Department of AYUSH has chosen the district Ayush unit for implementing its pilot project on growing mosquito repellent plants in the surroundings of the houses..
Founder President of Karnataka Janata Party Padmanabha Prassana Kumar today alleged he faced threats to his life in
Bandra police on Monday arrested a former BPO employee who killed his wife at
Chaos Faktory is a team of individuals who are trained martial artists and authorized instructors with more than 13 years of experience in the art of self defence. They also hold experience and interest in short video
Mohamed Ali Uchil, President Bearys Welfare Forum-Abu Dhabi and a delegation of Community leaders has met Mr.Rahaman Khan, Minister for Minority Affairs, Govt.Of India at Mangalore, and urged to direct Karnataka
Twenty-one-year-old Sunita Lobo, a student of Manasa Special School, located at Pamboor, near here has bagged gold in floor hockey competitions at Special Olympics that was held in South Korea.
Governor H R Bhardwaj on Monday said Karnataka’s financial status was sound, with its tax revenue standing highest in the country. In his customary joint
In a relief to former Chief Minister and KJP leader B S Yeddyurappa, Karnataka High Court today quashed a land grab complaint
A spectacular Kannada Yakshagana titled : "KARTAVEERYARJUNA” by famous Badagutittu Yakshagana artistes from Poornachandra Yakshakala Prathistana, Kumbhashi was staged successfully....
Three students from Bangalore, studying in second PU class of the government PU college in Channapatna,reportedly tried to end their lives near Kadike near Badinidiyoor, Thottam, Malpe here on Sunday February 3 morning.Two male students died, while the condition of the lone girl
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today asserted there was no threat to his
The fifth and the final show of Mumbai Melwyn Peris Nite of the year 2013 held yesterday evening at St. Joseph’s Church ground Mira Road (which is also known as "Mini Mangalore") was a thumbing success attracting 1500 crowd. The show was organised at the occasion of an..
People who drink black tea are less likely to develop Type 2 diabetes, according to researchers. A new analysis of data from 50 countries found that the nations who
The alumnae of Mangalore’s renowned education institutions - St Aloysius College and St Agnes College, who are in UAE reminisced their college days during a meet held at Golden Tulip Al-Jazeera Hotel and Resort lawns, Abu Dhabi, here on
"I thought I was seeing a dream!" This was how the Delhi gang-rape victim’s father felt
The district unit of Campus Front of India organized Defeat Fascism, Save the Republic Campaign, an awareness programme, Kaup, here recently. Speaking on the occasion, Campus Front of India Udupi district president Farhan
A journalist with a Kannada daily was attacked by three persons here for
The ICC Women’s World Cup is the pinnacle of every women cricketer’s careers. As international cricketers, this is the ultimate prize for any aspiring cricketer on earth. The ICC Women’s World Cup is the ultimate! No doubt about it. First women’s cricket World Cup 1973 which came two
In a Press Conference held at the Kannada Sangha, Bahrain, on Thursday, 31st January, 2013, at 6.30p.m., the Organisers of ALVA’S VISHWA NUDISURI VIRASAT, briefed the Press and audience present on the forthcoming program organized by the Alva’s Foundation, Mudubidri, Karnataka
State BJP government will not allow setting up of a university for minorities and it being named after Tipu Sultan anywhere in Karnataka and is willing to pay any price for its stand, Minister for Higher Education CT Ravi said. On the other hand, the state government has no problems
The City police have arrested an elderly couple, their daughter and a LIC official for allegedly duping the insurance company with false claims worth Rs 1.4 crore. While investigating the case, the police claimed to have unearthed another 14 fake claims that could have cost..
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagawat made a firm remark that RSS would use its power to preserve India and Hindu religion by not opposing anybody. RSS is an organisation that works towards the..
Accusing BJP of creating "instability" in Karnataka, Union Minister Rajeev Shukla
Coconut water has many health benefits and one of them is losing weight quickly. Yes, you heard that right. Thus ’nut’ is packed with anti-aging properties and has
A 19-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped near the railway track in Kadugondanahalli police limits Thursday night.
Hearty farewell ceremony was held at Milagres Tri-centenary Hall here on Thursday, 31st January, 2013 to honour Prof. Augustine Dias retiring Physical Director and Sarojini Anand retiring Typist cum clerk of
Over 80 student artistes from the Alva’s Education Foundation from Moodbidri, Karnataka, India presented a spectacular heritage cultural festival here on Thursday Night. The magnificent show was organized by the
Artists of badagutittu Yakshagana “ Madhura Mahindra” which will be held in Shk.Rashid Auditirium on 1/2/2013 have reached Dubai Thursday morning. The team of Shri Poornachandra Yakshakala Pratishtana®Kumbashi,
One more BJP lawmaker submitted his resignation from the assembly Friday, pushing the Jagadish Shettar ministry into a precarious position ahead of the budget
An ordinance will be brought to amend the criminal law with focus on crime against women, providing punishment upto the
A Muslim man and a Hindu woman who were travelling in a car were attacked by unidentified miscreants at Pumpwell Circle in Mangalore Thursday night.
Burglars once again struck and robbed 200 grams of gold and unaccounted amount of money from the residence of Mrs. Lilly Mendonca close to the township of Moodubelle. The burglary took place during the night
Karnataka government today decided to withdraw a criminal case filed against a reporter of a private regional television channel in connection with an attack on young revellers by right-wing activists at a Mangalore homestay. The state cabinet that met here decided to drop the criminal
Benedict Mendonca, aged 65 years, husband of Lucy D’Souza of Belanjale, Mattar passed away on Wednesday,
Benedicta Britto, aged 71 years, wife of late Xavier Britoo of Jesu Rai Ward passed away on Wednesday, January 30,
Keeping the BJP government on tenterhooks, Karnataka Janata Party President B S Yeddyurappa today declined to divulge whether some more Ministers
Tension prevailed in Attavar area on Wednesday when Mangalore South Police took seven persons, including four girls, who were at a food joint, Roxx Cafe, on Attavar Road here after Bajrang Dal and Durgavahini
St. Lawrence Shrine or Attur Church is in existence since 1759, is said to have a history of miracles. Its yearly feast held in the last week of January is called as Attur Jatre / Attur Fest or Attur santmari. It known as the beacon of miracles, which have been produced over the years.
The jasmine farming that is being undertaken on hundreds of acres of land since centuries in Hemmady village, near here has gotten a bumper rates this year. However, the jasmine farmers who have been into farming are in
The preliminary meeting to stage Vasantotsav – 2013, autumn fest, at the leadership of Dubai Karnataka Sangh in J S S private School, Al-Safa, here on Friday February 8 at 3.30pm was held at Willy’s Restaurant auditorium, Karama, here on Sunday January 27.
Amid the looming threat of more resignations by ruling BJP ministers and legislators loyal to B S Yeddyurappa
Legislative Assembly Speaker K G Boapiah on Tuesday accepted the resignation letters of 12 BJP MLAs, who owe
Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray Wednesday hinted that he was open to the possibility of his party joining hands with
A constable, attached to Chalisgaon police station in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 65 lakh from a private company
The household families, businesses and other enterprises are affected by power cuts owing to temporary closure of plant 1 by Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) that generates 1500 megawatts of electricity.
An inner campus bicycle patrol was launched on January 26, 2013 to tighten security measures on Manipal University campus. “It is part of the University’s green
The Janata Dal (U) is upset over the possibility of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) giving Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi a crucial role in national politics.
Kalanjali Kuwait, an independent and non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of Fine Arts from India, in existence since 2004 and who have organized many programs since then, is organizing a Sitar Concert on 4th Feb 2013, in Indian Community School, Senior Branch,
What do Usain Bolt of Jamaica and Roshan Ramachandra of Chintamani share in common? Nothing to say the least. But both have a passion for speed. While Bolt blazes the athletic tracks to be regarded the fastest man on Earth, Roshan Ramachandra has given Bolt a run for his money online.
The three day festival of the renowned Shrine of St Lawrence in Attur- Karkal began with devotion and solemnity. On Tuesday January 29th, the first day of the three day festival, the first Mass was celebrated at 9.30 a.m. by Fr John Barboza, the Vicar Forane of Karkal
News about Russians passing a law prohibiting Americans from adopting Russian kids and the opposition this has evoked has brought into fresh focus the debate on adoption and the emerging practice of renting a womb. First some dated facts. Jon Huntsman, Governor of Utah, USA, and his
In a jolt to Karnataka’s ruling BJP, 13 legislators loyal to the party’s former leader B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday submitted letters resigning from the assembly to
Karnataka told the Supreme Court Tuesday that it cannot spare any more water for Tamil Nadu as it would affect the water needs of its own people.
The Shiv Sena today voiced its support for Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj as NDA’s prime ministerial
Illegal hoarding of rice is suspected to be the main factor behind the skyrocketing prices of rice in the State. The price of a kilo of Sona Masoori rice has shot up by Rs
One hundred and fifty employees who have completed 25 years of blemish less service in the different institutions of Manipal University were feted at the annual
On a day when Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav expressed his admiration for the Taj Mahal to foreign delegates at the Jaypee Palace hotel in
Two ruling BJP legislators today sought to turn the tables on former party strongman B S Yeddyurappa by seeking the
The effects of shutting down of Udupi Power Corporation’s 1200 MW thermal power plant at Nandikoor on Friday may not
Days after 13 of his loyalist MLAs in ruling BJP announced their resignations pushing the government into a crisis, Karnataka Janata Party (KJP) supremo B S Yeddyurappa today said he has no intention to topple the Shettar Ministry and indicated he is not averse to presentation of budget..
The sixth accused in the case of December 16 gangrape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedical student here was today declared by the Juvenile Justice Board
The intellect B Gopal Shetty urged Swami Vishveshwarateerta, religious head of Asta muts, here to set an example to others by shunning the practice of separate dining facilities at Krishna mutt, since Swamiji
Bellevision – UAE is organizing their annual family picnic in Zabeel Park, Dubai on 1st Feb 2013. The picnic is open to all Bellevision members, their friends, relatives and to those who wish to be a part of this fun filled outing with Bellevision. It’s a Great opportunity to relax..
For motorists, the consequences of a long traffic jam or driving down a dusty road are a thick layer of dust deposited on the face, in the eyes, and wheezing. For traffic policemen, this is a daily scene, where their duty of directing traffic can lead to permanent damage to lungs.
Plastic plates are a favourite of parents and picnic-goers the world over, but new research suggests that eating hot meals on melamine crockery could actually be harmful
A sub-inspector (SI) was Sunday shot dead by a constable in a police station on the city’s outskirts, police said. Constable Anand Kumar, 45, reportedly shot dead SI
His Highness Sheik Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister, Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research and Chancellor of The Higher Colleges of Technology, United Arab Emirates while joining in the festivities of the NITK 8th Global Alumni Convention held at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai
The District Wenlock Hospital and Lady Goschen hospital is all set to be renamed after a person who championed the cause of Dalits and a warrior queen who took on the might of the Portuguese much before the First Indian War of
Abu Dhabi Indian School students put up an impressive display of March past and beautiful dances during Republic Day Celebrations held at ADIS ground on Saturday. On the occasion Padmashree Dr. B.R. Shetty quoting from President
Fuming over Nitin Gadkari’s veiled warning to Income Tax officials probing allegations of dubious funding of his Purti group, their apex body has demanded an unconditional apology from the former BJP president
Very Rev. Fr. Dr. John Mendonca, Parish Priest of Kanajar, took charge as the first Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Udupi on
India today made a major stride towards completing its nuclear triad capability by successfully test firing a nuclear-capable ballistic missile from an underwater
Lifeguards of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project (PBTDP) rescued one more tourist at Panambur beach on Sunday. The rescued Suraj (14), son of..
Noted author Ashis Nandy today stoked a major row with his comments that people belonging to OBC, SC and ST communities were the "most corrupt", remarks that came under all round attack.
Expressing dissatisfaction over the number of people from South India figuring in the Padma awards list for 2013, southern playback singer Sreeramamurthy Janaki Friday refused to accept Padma Bhushan
Picnic -2013 organised by SMMKC Sharjah at National Park Sharjah on 24th January was full of fun and entertainment for the participants. People played games, acted, sang and even dressed up their brides in a fun filled outing held here for Mangalorean Konkani community.
Ticking off the Centre for "flouting the law" for the last five years, the Supreme Court
The Prof Satish Dhawan Young Engineer Award was conferred on Dr K Balakrishna, an Associate Professor of Geology at the department of Civil Engineering, Manipal
The companion of a medical student who died after being gang-raped identified on Tuesday the bus on which the attack took
Dinosaur eggs that are millions of years old are being sold for as little as Rs 500 in Madhya Pradesh’s fossil-rich Dhar-Mandla
A fast-track court here here has paved the way for the trial from Tuesday of five men accused of gang-raping a young woman in
For veteran Leander Paes, the team of rookies fighting it out against South Korea are already "winners", simply because they resisted the "temptation" of joining the
In a relief for actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court has lifted the ban on release of ’Vishwaroopam’ in Tamil Nadu.
A doctor at Baba Ramdev’s Pantanjali Ayurvedic clinic in Noida was booked for allegedly molesting a woman and was later arrested. According to Noida police, the victim, a media professional, lodged an FIR
A Tardeo-based businessman opened his e-mail recently to find messages telling him that his wife’s credit card had been used in
The Shiv Sena has handed out kitchen knives and chilli powder to women in Mumbai following the gang rape of a student in Delhi that ignited a national debate on the best way to tackle sex crimes. The party, an ally of the main
In a most exiting and neck-to-neck fought electrifying matches U.A.E bunts managed to lift the Ladies Throw ball Trophy beating the Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha in straight sets while Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha..[Video]
A Delhi court today framed charges against sacked CWG Organising Committee
Kannada author UR Ananthamurthy has been shortlisted among 10 other authors for the international Man Booker Prize for fiction. Ananthamurthy, 80, is the only
Karnataka Rajyotsav award recipient and Abu Dhabi Kannada Sangh president Sarvottam Shetty appealed to expatriates in UAE, in order to strive for the success of Alvas Vishwa Nudisiri Virasat – 2013, literary and cultural
Rudolf Lobo (65), (old fort/Hale Kote), Belthangady, Son of John Lobo and Piedade Lobo, Husband of Benedicta D’Silva, Father of Ruben Lobo and Rickson Lobo, Brother of Fabian Sebastian..
Deputy Chief Minister and BJP state president K S Eshwarappa attended Brahmakalashotsav in Brahmavar, here on Wednesday January 23, when the state administration was facing crucial test of majority.
Swami Vishveshwarateerta of Pejavar mutt on Wednesday January 23, opposed the naming of Tipu Sultan for the proposed university at Srirangapattana. He suggested the names of Bhakta Kabeer, Shishunala Sharifa, Moulana Azad
Hours after the rebels in the state’s ruling BJP announced they would petition the high court to secure his presence in Bangalore, Karnataka assembly Speaker K.G. Bopaiah
You don’t need to spend hours every week slogging in the gym anymore because just a few 30-second bursts of intense exercise, amounting to only three minutes a week
Rajnath Singh was Wednesday unanimously elected the new president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), succeeding Nitin Gadkari who decided against a second term till he was cleared of
Shiv Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, son of the late party supremo Bal Thackeray, formally took charge as the party president Wednesday.
Life imprisonment for gang-rape, but no death penalty even if the victim dies or is reduced to a vegetative state, were among the recommendations of the Justice J.S.
Two ministers, C.M. Udasi and Shobha Karandlaje, Wednesday quit Karnataka cabinet as part of BJP rebels plan to prevent Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar
In a high voltage drama at the Assembly Speaker’s office, 13 ruling BJP MLAs, loyal to former party strongman B S Y
A 16-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by Ashraf, resident of Ubaradka at Mithuru village in Sullia taluk on Tuesday. The victim, a resident of the same village, who was doing odd jobs, was lured by the
Rajkumar, a Mangalorean, who has a terrace garden in Surathkal, does not buy vegetables. While talking to him, it is evident that other than cultivating vegetables, his terrace garden gives him joy beyond that of monetary gain. He is one of several people in the city..
Did you know that passengers would let buses go empty and wait for the one where Rajinikanth was on duty as the superstar, who was then a bus conductor, amazed people by issuing tickets and returning the change in his trademark style? Critic Naman Ramachandran’s..
After a mega success of hosting 56th Karnataka Rajyotsava event in November 2012, Karnataka Sangh Dubai will be organizing Vasantotsava – 2013, Autumn Fest, to entertain Karnataka community in UAE with a variety of programmes
All political parties are gearing up for the Assembly polls that are fast approaching.
Ending weeks of speculation, Karnataka Minister for Energy Shobha Karandlaje, a loyalist of KJP chief B S Yeddyurappa, has
Former Haryana CM Om Prakash Chautala and his son Ajay Chautala were sentenced to 10 years in jail in teachers recruitment scam on Tuesday.
Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Rajnath Singh is slatedto be the next BJP president, according to TV reports. RSS hasaccepted his appointment.
It is a proud moment in the life of Sunitha Lobo individually and the Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre for Mentally Challenged Children, Pamboor as she is on her way to participate in the Special Olympics World
RTI activist Vasudev Adiga, a native of Vandaru, near Kundapur, was not murdered for helping people to get justice for their various grievances. The district police have enough clues to prove that Vasudev Adiga was slain over
Sakal is a revolutionary Act to streamline the administration in government departments in order to address the grievances of general public within a set period. The former CM D V Sadanand who introduced Sakal, deserves to be
Kannada Koota UAE organized Makara Sankranti, the traditional religious celebrations, here on Friday January 18. It was held at the leadership of Koota president Sadandas and member Veerendra Babu. The members of Koota
BJP today demanded that Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde be sacked over his charge that the party and RSS promoted
The police arrested on Sunday January 20. a group of seven burglars and recovered all the jeweled looted by them from the house of Damodar Samaga, a resident of Padubelle, that comes under the limits of Shirva police station, within 15
Intensifying the legal battle over the Cauvery issue, Tamil Nadu Government
An orphan pregnant woman named Manjari aged 26 years delivered to a beautiful baby boy at Spoorthidhama on Saturday in Kundapur. Bellevision has just published a beautiful story and achievements of Spoorthidhama and its founders Mr. Keshav and Ms.Pramila
Volleyball team of Moodubelle parish and Throwball team from Mother of Sorrows parish, Udupi lifted the maiden â€Young Buds Trophy-2013’ along with Rs. 10,001/-and Rs.7007/- cash prizes,
As part of their Silver Jubilee celebration Mangalore Konkans, Dubai announces the most awaited community sports event “KONKAN SPORTS MEET 2013” on 8th February 2013. The sports meet will be held at the lush
The Diocesan Level Volleyball and Throwball Tournament for the â€Young Buds Trophy-2013’ organized by the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Udupi Varado and hosted by the ICYM Units of Moodubelle
The State Cabinet on Saturday in-principle decided to allot Kumki land (used for growing grass and cattle grazing) in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts to farmers. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, Law Minister Suresh Kumar said it was a long-standing demand of farmers..
BJP State President K S Eshwarappa keeping off the party office for more than a
Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde today stoked a controversy by accusing BJP and RSS of conducting terror training
"My mother came to my room and cried... because she understands that power is poison," Rahul Gandhi said today in a highly
Foundation stone to commence the work on the long-pending suspension pedestrian bridge between Sultan Battery and Thannirbhavi was laid on Friday. This is the second time that such an event is being organised. In August 2010, the then Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa..
In pursuance of the long cherished idea of the Chairman of the Bank Mr Melwin D’Cunha to introduce uniform Dress Code among the staff members of Mangalore Catholic Co.operative Bank associated with the centenary Celebrations of the Bank an inaugural function to this end
The Hilarious Tulu Drama “ Porlu Thuvade “ the fully packed Emirates Theatre brings laughter riot among audience. The super comedy drama was played by “ Gammath Kalavider “ was a super hit and the audience had a good doze of laughter medicine.
The sleuths on Friday January 17 brought 3 persons from Bangalore who were accused in kidnapping and murder case of RTE and Congress activist Vasudev Adiga, a resident of Kokkanabail that comes under
Brahmakalashotsav and annual Jatra will be held at newly-restored Durgadevi
Rahul Gandhi was Saturday named the Congress vice president, making him officially the number two in the India’s
Take inspiration from this list of nutritious and delicious superfree foods and watch the pounds drop off without sacrificing on taste.
Customs officials at the Mangalore International Airport seized three gold biscuits of Suisse make, weighing 349.97 grams, valued at Rs 10.85 lakh from a passenger who arrived at the airport from Dubai on Friday. The arrested is Mohammed Ali Moideen Kunhi (38), a resident of..
The values in Indian legislative, judiciary and enforcement agencies are degenerating; former Lakayukta Santosh Hegde expressed deep concern over the issue.Santosh Hegde was delivering T A Pai memorial endowment lecture
I had hardly known about Spoorthi organization that there is an organization existed who helped the under-privileged children somewhere in Kundapur. That is exactly what I said yesterday morning while I was driving to my office when my good friend Conrad [By Alphonse]
Former Chief Minister and KJP leader B S Yeddyurappa today ruled out the possibility of his party forming a government with BJP
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav Friday while demanding death punishment for the perpetrators of
St. Michael’s Mangalorean Konkani community (SMMKC) has organised a family day out (Picnic) for all mangalorean konkani speaking people. This event is organised for January 24. The event will start at 9.30am and conclude at 6pm. The picnic will be a fun filled event with loads of games
On January 10, 2013, Bellevision Muscat committee members had their Christmas and New Year get-together at NTI Al Khuwair premises. The get together started with a thanks giving prayer led by Lawrence Alva. Thereafter, the president, Sylvester Alva, welcomed the gathering..
In baby steps towards deregulation, the government today allowed oil companies to make small hikes in the price of diesel from time to time and sought to soften the blow
St Aloysius College department of mass communications will be organizing two-day national fiesta, on the theme Celebrating 100 years of Indian Cinema at college campus, here from Monday January 21 to Tuesday January 22.
"I wanted to rob a bank to raise money to publish a book," a medical student, who was caught robbing a bank at knife-point a few days ago, told a trial court here.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, his MLA-son Ajay Chautala and 53 others were today convicted by a Delhi
Whether its sandwiches or subs, a lot of us love eating bread and do so, on a daily basis. But it isn’t exactly the most healthy foods that there are. Here’s why you should
A 28-year-old Indian-American jumped into a 100-foot mine shaft at a meteor impact site in Arizona to "appease the gods" and was pulled out following a massive eight-hour rescue operation. Parminder Singh of the Union City in California, who travelled to Arizona, voluntarily jumped..
Choornotsav, Vedic celebration was held with great devotion at Sri Krishna mutt, here on Tuesday January 15.Vishwavallabateerta of Vadiraj mutt, performed religious celebrations on Brahma Rath that was offered during Makara Sankramana – Monday January 14.
Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire again on Tuesday as they targetted Indian posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in
After its two deadlines to topple the BJP government in Karnataka failed to
In the mission of according an international recognition for Konkani poetry, Kavita Fest is the annual event where the poets from throughout India and abroad gather in the Konkani speaking belt of India. Kavita Fest 2013 took place in Thumbay, Bantwal in the courtyard
Seer Nirmalanandanatha, an MTech from IIT-Madras, heading the Chikkaballapur branch of Adichunchanagiri mutt, was anointed the 72nd head of the mutt and successor of
BJP leader SushmaSwaraj has sought revenge against the brutal beheading of Lance Naik Hemraj by Pakistani troops. If they don’t give us one head, we should
The candles glowed, the bells chimed and the devotees thronged the silent Carmel Hill to celebrate the feast of Infant Jesus in Mangalore on Monday. The celebrations of this feast had commenced nine days ago with a novena. Each day of the novena was dedicated for
A 20-year-old married woman from Karnataka was sold here for Rs. 1 lakh a week ago by a human trafficking gang and raped by her buyer who kept her at his house, said police Monday. The incident was reported to Ghazipur police station in east Delhi Jan 9 when the victim managed..
The wife of a serial offender, who allegedly raped and murdered a minor girl following release from jail after serving
Congress leaders from Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh today claimed that they have received "signals" from the Centre on creation of a separate state.
Keeping in line with its mission of providing excellence in post graduate management education and exposing its students to the best from the industry, T A Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal organized the 12th leadership lecture in its campus environs on Saturday the Jan 12.
The family of an Indian-origin nurse, who died after being duped by a prank call to a UK hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, are yet to receive answers for the 60 questions sent by them to her employers and the Australian radio station responsible for the hoax.
Notwithstanding a huge controversy over expenditure on her foreign travels, the then President Pratibha Patil ran up a bill of Rs 18.08 crore on her last trip abroad shortly before demitting office, according to official
Konkani Prayer Group members had a good fun filled picnic along with their family members and friends at the Baniyas Garden here on Friday. Konkani Prayer Group of St. Joseph’s Parish of Abu Dhabi provide selfless and unlimited service to the entire community serving as ushers...
Another deadline set by KJP leader B S Yeddyurappa to topple the State government is taking on the impression of
The head of Adichunchunageri Mutt Balagangadhara Swamiji, an influential spiritual leader of Karnataka, died at a hospital here today after a brief illness. The 68-year old swamiji was admitted to BGS Global Hospital yesterday with complaints of severe chest pain and low blood..
Once a revered school head, never in her wildest imagination would she have been prepared for the reviled reception she received a day after she rejoined duty, following a court order which acquitted her in a “prostitution” racket case. For Salomi B Kuri, headmistress..
In a veiled warning, the IAF chief said Saturday India may have to "look at some other options" if Pakistan continues to violate the ceasefire on the LoC with impunity even as the government said it will not buckle to "wild calls for revenge and reaction" over the killing and..
Continuing the endeavour of bringing cultures together, Tamquest Entertainment MFZE and country club presents the second International Kite Festival in the UAE. It will be an annual gathering for the kite lovers in the country. The much-awaited event will showcase some of the best..
Knees are the most commonly injured joints in the body and the pain is among the most excruciating ones. They are throbbing inflammations and cause stiffness of the
Social activist T J Abraham today sought Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar’s sanction to prosecute three ministers, including
The body of a person that was found floating in the Madaga tank in Kadur taluk on Saturday has been identified as that of
The show directed by Sudhi Fronteiro, “Tentacles” Showcase 2013 of Ballerine’s in Kuwait on 4th January,2013 was held in American International School. Much appreciated by all, a mile stone added to his previous showcases. Ballerine is a famous and well known Dance
The long standing dream of the people of Shankerpura to have a new building for St. John’s Composite PU College was fulfilled when the aesthetically constructed building of the PU College was inaugurated
No one can believe he is seventy-three-years-old, because he has a melodious voice and great devotional singer, same innocent smile. Nevertheless, he has no ego for being a great musician of our country.
The gang of men charged with the rape and murder of a physiotherapy student deliberately tried to find a woman to rape and kill and ended the night with blood on
The newly appointed Coastal Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Tingalay Vikramarjuna Hegde said that elaborate plans have been made
Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun has been selected to play for Mumbai U-14 in the West Zone leg matches of the BCCI tournament which will be held in
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast and the Sunil Joshi murder case, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, according to
In a major breakthrough that could help millions of diabetics, Australian researchers have solved a 20-year mystery that could which could
Maoists cut open the stomach of a dead trooper to plant a bomb inside which was defused after doctors conducting an autopsy raised an alarm, police said Thursday. Eleven Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed Tuesday in an ambush by Maoists in Latehar district..
The Karnataka government Thursday told educational institutions in the state to promote a "brother-sister" relationship among students as part of a 12-point plan to curb sexual harassment. Educational institutions "should organize workshops to promote sisterhood and
The City police have cracked the murder case of real estate agent Shankar, 38, who was hacked to death in his office,
B S Yeddyurappa led Karnataka Janata Party today urged the Governor to intervene and prevent Chief Minister
Jet airways flight to Dubai on Wednesday was cancelled due to operational reasons. The flight was scheduled to leave at 8 pm. Sources said pilot had called in sick at the last minute and since Mangalore was not a base they did not have the replacement crew available.
The railway minister on Wednesday announced a hike in train fares ranging from 2 to 10 paise per kilometre, which will come into effect from midnight January 21. The sleeper class hike is 6 paise per kilometre. The hike in AC chair car is 10 paise per kilometre, AC III tier 10 paise per kilometr
A youngster had the aspiration to put in hard work and lead self-sufficient life, care for his mother and get marry-off her sister. However, all those aspirations have waned when he suffered polio attack in his early schooling.
In a rare decision just a month ahead of the Budget, Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal today effected an across-the-board
The miserable plight of the residents of Jarukudru in Udyavar in Udupi taluk has continued to exist even after several years of fight. Jarukudru which is surrounded by water throughout the year has no road or bridge connectivity to the main road. Residents of the Kudru have no other..
Kavita Trust will be organising Kavita Fest – 2013, a festival of poetry, at Thumbay in Bantwal, in the courtyard of Basti Vaman Shenoy’s residence, on 13th January. Kavita Trust is a trust that works for the promotion of Konkani poetry.
Unfazed by the outrage sparked by his remark against the Delhi gangrape victim,
In a brazen violation of the ceasefire, Pakistani troops intruded into Jammu and Kashmir and killed two Indian soldiers by
The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) on Monday withdrew support from the BJP-led
Rejecting reports that he planned to axe Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje, a loyalist of KJP chief B S Yeddyurappa
The Congress, hoping to recapture power in Karnataka after nearly six years, Monday
Shiv Sena and Raj Thackeray-led MNS today claimed their leaders had never given
Hailing the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church’s ’Enlight,’ sex education initiative for eighth-grade catechism students, Mumbai-based community NGO Catholic Secular Forum (CSF) has called upon the Catholic Bishop’s Conference of India (CBCI)
In a desperate bid to escape punishment, two of the six accused in the Delhi gangrape case today told a court that they
Bellevision Bahrain organized the Tent Party on 3rd January to celebrate the spirit of Christmas and New Year with family members. The venue was simply superb and was arranged by Hilda D’sa. The other arrangements were made by our event coordinator
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The 28-year-old friend of the physiotherapist who died The 28-year-old friend of the physiotherapist who died in a Singapore hospital after being brutally
A Police team today arrested seven persons for running a kidney transplantation racket, allegedly involving
Karnataka Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje, who is under the eye of a
BJP member Upendra Nayak was elected as president and BJP rebellion Mamata R Shetty Haddoor was elected as vice president of zilla panchayat, during the polls held here on Friday January 4. Despite Congress had no majority; it faced
State Bank of India SBI) donated a four wheeler - Bolero, costing Rs7,02,777/- to The Canara Organization for Development & Peace (CODP) at Bishop’s House, here on Saturday January 5. Ashwini Mishra, SBI chief...
To a lay person, both the terms - cholesterol and fat - seem alike and often interchangeable. It is important to know the
Sandalwood movie - Yare Koogadali, mjuch awaited film of lead actor Punit Rajkumar was screened for the first time at Eldado Theater, here on Thursday January 3.Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangh president Sarvottam Shetty, UAE Exchange chief executive officer Sudhir Shetty and
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The male friend of the Delhi gang-rape victim - the only witness in the case - on Friday spoke for the first time in front of the nation and exclusively told Zee News that his friend was “positive”
Lawrence Almeida (51),Son of late William Almeida and late Annestella
Recently after the Sunday mass I happened to meet Jerry my good old buddy who knows my passion about irrigation, landscaping and so on. After a quick tea in the hotel opposite to Koradkal’s dispensary we headed out for some excitement. Later I ..[By Ronald Saby DSouza]
Minor-Irrigation
The 23rd State Level Inter Dojo Karate Championship-2012of Institute of Karate and Allied Arts was held on 29th & 30th December 2012 at Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple Hall, Kudroli, Mangalore. This championship was organized jointly
Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo, Bishop of the Udupi Diocese concelebrated the solemn Annual Feast Mass along with Rev. Fr. Fred Mascarenhas, Dean of Udupi Deanery, Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest of
January 1, 2013 brought in double joy for the parishioners of Moodubelle as the New Year and Vespers on the eve of the Annual Parish Feast, celebrated on the same day ushering the spirit of festivities. The programme of the Vespers began at 6.30 pm as the people climbed up
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"There is lack of youth power in Mangalore because there are no job opportunities to them to be retained them in Mangalore. It is time, we create job opportunities, develop Mangalore on a fast track to feel the power of youth in our vibrant society" Congress leader speaking on the occasion
The 23rd State Level Inter Dojo Karate Championship-2012 of Institute of Karate
Ranjita Poojary, student of St Joseph’s High School, Belman, near here bagged gold in Kata division and bronze in Kumiti division in Budakan International Karate Championship 2012-13 held in New Delhi, from December
In preparation for the forthcoming Annual Parish Feast that will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 2, 2013, Confraternity Sunday was observed on December 30, 2012 with grand Eucharistic Procession.. [Video]
Serious swelling in the brain resulting from the cardiac arrest she suffered a few days ago was an "important cause" that led to the death of 23-year-old gang-rape victim who fought for her life with "great fortitude and courage". Cerebral edema, a condition
Sylvester Cutinho (66), husband of Mrs. Jacintha Cutinho of Madarabettu Road, Kana, Suratkal
A nativity scene or crib is a depiction of the birth of Jesus as described in the gospels of Matthew and Luke. While the term "nativity scene" typically includes two dimensional depictions in film, painting, printmaking, and other media,
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh celebrated ’Nathalaso Sambram’ with a fun-filled programme here on December 21st Friday.The programme started with carol singing followed by a prayer which was conducted by Saritha
Bellevision.com is all set for the grand Decennial Celebrations on 28 December, 2012 at 4 pm at Lions Bhavan at Brahmagiri, Udupi. On this occasion, the prizes will be distributed to the winners of the prestigious
Narendra Modi, who powered BJP to an emphatic victory in Gujarat, was today sworn in as Chief Minister for the fourth
The ICYM of St. Lawrence Parish organized Christmas Tableau spreading the message of peace and love at five different locations on December 25, 2012 from 3 pm to 7 pm. There was encouraging response from people belonging to
Alice D’souza (69) Ranganpalke, Karkala daughter of of Late Paul and the late Nathalia Mendonca, wife of the late Dennis
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In a major loss of face for Narendra Modi, the Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed
Christmas Eve Mass was celebrated in the Holy Cross Church Pamboor on December 24 at 7:00pm. Before the Eucharistic Mass the church Choir sang Christmas Carols. The Holy Mass started at 7:35pm Rev.Fr. Henry Alva (OFM-Cap) was the main celebrant and Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis,
Following the tradition of previous years the Moodubelle Branch of the Syndicate Bank organized Christmas celebration along with the customers of the Bank. The bank office was well decorated. At the entrance a small and
The TMA Pai Auditorium in the city filled with nostalgia of the legendary singer Konkan Kogull, the late Wilfy Rebimbus, as his popular songs reverberated during the landmark 250th Wilfy Nite presented by his family on Sunday December 23.The packed audience at the venue was treated to a pleth
Celebration of Festivals Id, Diwali and Christmas was held at Nisarga Play School, Opp. KPT Grounds, Mangalore. The programme was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by the Correspondent, Headmistress and the Teaching Staff. UKG children invoked the blessings of God on the Programme.
Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza the Bishop of Mangalore, in his Christmas message had called on the Christians and people of good will to share Christmas joy with the less privileged. As a first step he said the diocese would distribute Rs 10 lakhs to 50 economically backward
When the children today are confused with the real meaning of Christmas as whether it is the Birthday of Jesus or arrival of the Santa with gifts and exterior pomp, the children of Mount Carmel unfurled the true meaning of Christmas by
The locals collectively taken Dr Vaman Acharya, chairman of State Pollution Board and officials of Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) during the former’s visit to project site near Padubidri, here on Thursday December 20 over
The tragic story of Jacintha Saldanha, who committed suicide in her nursing staff quarters in London on December 7, may have much deeper roots than just the humiliation she suffered at the hands of the two Australian Radio DJs two days earlier, on December 5.
Everyone is familiar with amla or the Indian gooseberry, it is used in a variety of products like sweets, jams, powder, pickles, while some simply like to pluck and
University Level Women Handball Tournament 2012 was held at Government First Grade College, Kavoor grounds on 18 December, 2012 under the joint auspices of the Department of Physical Education, Mangalore University.
On Thursday, 20th of December 2012 Christmas tableau was presented at five (5) localities around Kanajar parish including Kanajar, Hiriydaka Bailur, Palli and Ranganapalke. This program was organized to spread the message of Christmas by Kanajar parishioners belonging to Our Lady of
USWAS (UAE’s St. Mary’s Welfare Association, Shirva) a well-known association in UAE presents a new Konkani album “ TUNCH MOGA â€â€™ composed by Prashanth Sequeira, Shirva & Nelson Mathias, Pernal as part of its 10th year
Newskarnataka.com invites you to participate in the unique first-ever online Crib Contest in association with Karnataka Regional Youth Commission. The first-of-its-kind contest has been organized for the benefit of global readers away from home in particular and for the community in general.
All the families of St Francis Xaviour ward I, celebrated their ward feast in the house of Mr. Joseph Lobo. On 12th December 2012 at 12 noon all the ward people gathered
Narendra Modi today performed a hat-trick retaining power for the third time in Gujarat and propelled himself as a strong
Forget fancy diets, the top flab busters can be found in your own kitchen. Summer is here and if you have been feeling wistful over not being able to wear your bikini, it’s
In one of the finest Carol Singing Competition organized by ICYM Mukamar Singers of St. John The Evangalist Churhc Pangala bagged the first place whereas Mother of Sorrows church - Udupi stood second and The third place went to..
There was festive mood and carnival spirit in the huge playground of St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 9.30 am as students in general and athletes in particular from five St. Lawrence
â€Raknno’ the Konkanni Weekly managed by the Diocese of Mangalore founded in the year 1938 with the motto â€SOTH ULOY, DHORM CHOLOY’ (Speak the Truth, Lead the Religion) is stepping into 75th year of its publication on Saturday 22nd of December 2012 at 10.15 am at Bishop’s
Manipal, December 17: The Silver Union Meet of the alumni of Manipal Institute of Technology on Sunday at the Library auditorium was memorable for several reasons. Most important among them was the magnanimity of an alumnus
Congress leader Oscar Fernandes’ speech was all Greek and Latin to most of the members in Rajya Sabha today. Fernandes spoke in his native Kannada on the Bill
Promoter of crisis-ridden Kingfisher Airlines and UB Group Chairman Vijay Mallya made an offering of gold bricks, weighing about three kg, at the famous hill shrine of Lord
The Nisarga Yuvaka Mandala Edmeru in association with Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Youth Service and Sports Department, Udupi, Taluk Panchayat and Belle-Kattingeri Grama OPanchayat organized a daylong Udupi Taluk level..
On 17th December 2012, Don Bosco Youth Centre, Shirva, Udupi District, Karnataka, turned a new leaf in its mission to the youngsters. The Inauguration and Blessing of a new project of conducting Job oriented Courses in Hospitality
Diabetes affects millions of people and is a very serious lifelong health problem. However, keeping diabetes in control is a difficult task as more than half of the care
In life, as in sport, when you belittle the opponent, he turns around and bites you. India has done it to others and, I greatly fear, it was done to them in Mumbai and Kolkata. There are many qualities that line up in a contest. Skill is the most obvious one, but resolve..
Abu Dhabi; 15th December 2012: The grand 9th World Kannada Cultural Convention closing ceremony was held at ADIS school with magnificent dance performance by little children from Abu Dhabi and Karnataka.
“I am very tired and exhausted. I am shattered, too. We barely have had strength to grieve ever since the tragedy struck,” said Benedict Barboza, the grieving
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First came a man bearing a simple wooden cross, then a brass band playing dirges. A little way behind them, an ambulance followed carrying the coffin of Jacintha Saldanha as it made one last journey.
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A man allegedly killed his wife and eight-month-old son for dowry on Saturday night. Phoolchandra, of Taluqapur Majre Mawaiyya village in Fatehpur district, killed
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The funeral for the nurse found dead after a prank call was made to the Duchess of Cambridge’s hospital is taking place in Shirva in Udupi District today afternoon. Mother-of-two Jacintha Saldanha was found dead in her nurses’ quarters at London’s King Edward VII’s Hospital on December 7.
The most popular the world Kannada Convention began yesterday at the Sk. Zayed Stadium of Abu Dhabi Indian School with a grand cultural show from the troupes especially arrived from Karnataka.
JD(S) minority convention was held at Bishop Jathanna Auditorium, KACES Campus, Balmatta on December 15, 2012. Scheduled programme was delayed due to technical reasons. A Mangalorean Catholic traditional cordial welcome was extended to the distinguished guests.
Japan– the land of the Rising Sun, the country of the Samurai and Anime, the home of the highest technologies and the brightest culture and rituals. Japan is a mysterious place full of exceptional charm and attraction. So what is so special about Japan? Let’s take a closer look at this
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The body of Jacintha Saldanha, 46, the nurse who fell victim to a prank call by two DJs posing as royals,
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A fortnight ago, Jacintha Saldanha took her own life, hanging by a scarf in her hostel room. She left behind a grieving husband and two teen children, besides a couple of memos. Police and media refer to them as suicide notes. The global media, including Bellevision,
The exciting final matches of Throw Ball between Bunts Dubai, Mangalore Konkans and Konkans Dubai saw that the Bunts Dubai beat both teams to lift the precious Ferarites Throw Ball (Ladies and Men)
His Excellency Charles Koffi Diby, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) visited Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore in his residence in Mangalore on Friday 14th of December 2012.
Social activist PV Mohan, under the banner of Endosulfan Virodhi Horata Samiti, staged a daylong hunger strike in front of the deputy commissioner’s here on Wednesday demanding announcement of suitable packages, compensation and relief for endosulfan victims of...
The date December 12 2012 has proved lucky for LIC, while its Udupi division sold over 10,000 policies on just one day on Wednesday December 12 that has generated first year premium of over Rs 6 crore.
London Royal hoax nurse Jacintha Saldanha was found hanged in her flat and was said to have left a suicide note for her family, it was reported on Wednesday. Initial reports suggested that Saldanha was alive but unconscious when she was discovered.
Kundapur Varado Welfare Association organized a farewell program on 30th November 2012 at Royal terrace Restaurant, Salmiya to bid farewell to their President Mrs. Nancy Menezes and well-wisher cum benefactor Mr. Archie Menezes
Different Christian denominations came together to celebrate Christmas under one banner “Sauhardha Christmas -2012” on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, at Milagres Hall Complex. Members of various institutions and faith communities
Indian Cultural Society conducted a romantic Ghazal evening with young ghazal maestro Jaswinder Singh first time ever in Kuwait on 30th November 7.00 pm at the Dr. Kamil Al Rays Auditorium. Glamorous silver screen actresses Raveena Tandon as well as laughter machine sardar Manjit Singh
Even though God bestows a favor, the priest lays stumble-block in realizing; this proverb is aptly be true in the case of Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Center that is located in the jurisdiction of Belle gram panchayat.
Marriage is for woman the commonest mode of livelihood, and the total amount of undesired sex endured by women is probably greater in marriage than in prostitution. – Bertrand Russel in Marriage and Morals.Since Russel’s times, sex has many gradations between marriage and prostitution.
Henry D’Almeida, past president of Konkani Singers Club – Bahrain, veteran Mangalorean community leader was felicitated by Konkani Singers Club during their thirty-fifth annual day celebrations held at Baan
Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Monday dared its former leader B.S.
Ignoring denials issued previously by the Ambanis, Aam Aadmi Party’s Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday reiterated allegations
The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William’s wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax. 46-year-old Jacintha Saldanha was found dead at nurses’ quarters next to the private
Confraternity Sunday was celebrated in the Holy Cross Church, Shanthipura-Pamboor on Sunday, December 09, 2012 in preparation for the upcoming annual feast to be celebrated on Wednesday, December 12.
The Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) organized Christmas celebration at Bishop Jathanna Auditorium, KACES Campus, Balmatta on December 08, 2012. Fr. R.S. Kamath began the programme with an invocation and along with..
Harold Dinesh Lobo (42), son of late William Lobo and celestine Lobo, resident of St. Paul I Ward passed away
Former India captain Rahul Dravid was scathing in his criticism after India’s abject surrender in the Kolkata Test, questioning the "skill, ability and talent" of the players
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Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Sunday ruled out dissolving the State Assembly even as uncertainty loomed over the future of his government after 13 BJP MLAs openly backed former party strongman B S Yeddyurappa. “I still command the support of 120..
Archbishop Ambrose Madtha Dies in Accident in Ivory Coast
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“Jacintha has left us.” On Friday evening, as the real and virtual world buzzed over the tragedy of her death, Benedict Barboza placed a call home to Shirva in Udupi district and, with these brief, quiet words, told mother Carmine about the death of his wife Jacintha Saldanha.
Yeddyurappa formally launches Karnataka Janata Party, dares BJP to dissolve assembly
Kannada has bagged 8 Jnanapeet Awards, for being the most prosperous a language among about 3,000 languages in India. It has been enriched by contemporary litterateurs such as Adikavi Pampa, religious awakening by psalmist
The Goan Association of South Florida celebrated the annual Feast of St Francis Xavier, their patron saint on December 1, 2012 at the beautiful Church by the sea. They started the celebration with mass offered by Fr. John D’Mello along with 130 people.
Michael Antony Aranha (65), husband of Agnes Aranha of Kattingeri (St. Francis Xavier I Ward) passed away on Thursday,
Ignatius John Fernandes(69), husband of Jacintha Fernandes, resident of
Karnataka on Thursday night began releasing Cauvery river water to Tamil Nadu from the Krishna Raja Sagar Reservoir as per a Supreme Court directive
Bhagya, Tulu short movie based on the real life of a fisherwoman, produced by Disha Communications, Katpady, which bagged UNICEF, Prasar Bharat national award has been chosen to screen at All India Mini-Movie Festival that is
Kuwait, 06 Dec 2012: Buntara Sangha Kuwait organized their Family Picnic 2012 on 30th November at the KOC Ahmadi Garden. The event started with the members taking part in the Kuwait national anthem
Inside the crumbling housing estates of Shivaji Enclave, amid the boys playing cricket and housewives chatting from their
Navodaya Self-Help-Groups (SHG’s) have been distributing loans that are advanced by NABARD at interest rate of 4 percent.
The ruling UPA government comfortably defeated the opposition-sponsored motion against FDI in Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Out of 471 members present and voting 218 voted against FDI and 253 in favour. The outcome was decisively influenced by SP and BSP
The annual ritual of mixing fruit to bake Christmas cakes and pudding organized by Welcome-group Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA)was held at the Welcomgroup Academy of Culinary Arts bakery on Monday, December 3, 2012.
The district-in-charge minister Kota Srinivas Poojary on his surprise visit to Taluk office, here on Tuesday December 4, instructed the Tahsildar, to take disciplinary actions on ten staff for lapse in their duties. Five land surveyors were
Mangaluru Balaga, Sohar conducted their annual get together on November 30, 2012 at Al Arabi Ground near Sallan Roundabout in Tareef, Sohar. This year Balaga chose to organize sports events to bring..
A ten-year-old boy, who was allegedly beaten up by his two teachers at government primary school at Pathakheda
If you are planning to go on a diet, forget ordering a salad the next time you’re eating out. Did you know that a restaurant salad with a dressing has as many as 1,000
In keeping with their long-rich tradition, the Goan community in Nairobi marked the feast of St. Francis Xavier, popularly known as "Goencho Saib" (Lord of Goa) with great devotion and religious fervour on 3 December 2012.
Remove Thackeray’s makeshift memorial in 24 hours or face consequences, BMC chief warns Sena
Bellevision held its annual sports day at the Soccer grounds, Sar recently. The pleasant weather with mild blowing wind and an awesome opportunity to be out on the open grounds with the family with a sporty mood. Participants were all divided into three teams..
The blessings and curses of the printing press is either the greatest blessing or the greatest curse of modern times; one sometimes forgets which. – James Mathew Barrie, Scottish author and dramatist, best remembered as the creator of Peter Pan(1860-1937). Technology can be used or abused;
Silver Spring (MD), December 3, 2012: Mangaloreans living in the Washington DC metropolitan area hosted their annual Christmas Gala on December 1, 2012 at Longbranch Community Center, Silverspring, Maryland. The Longbranch Community Center was decked up with festive decorations
Antony D’Costa (64 years)Son of Late Alosiyus & Late Mary D’Costa, husband of Mrs. Celine D’Costa, father of Sandra & Harry. rother of: Alphonse, Urban, Celine and Sobin.
A village panchayat in Bihar has prohibited women from using mobile phones and imposed heavy fines on them if they
Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo told National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon here on Monday that China was
For the second time in less than a month, the so called ``Kannada Catholics” made a futile bid to target Konkani Catholics of Bangalore and sought to frighten them to abandon their worship in their mother-tongue. However, the
Aloe to beat a headache, and wine to strengthen gums - Here’s our pill-free healing guide. At a time when mindless popping of pills, that could lead to serious
Plays, Cinema and serials are not for nothing. When these mediums directly reach the people and give them a kind of satisfaction, they fulfill their purpose. Hence, it is important that those organizations which promote socially relevant
In one of the most competitive matches held today at the wonderer’s Club Sharjah for the first time Konkans Dubai emerged as the winners beating all their previous opponents while Ace Spikers as usual lift [Video]
Declining to accept the position of "Shiv Sena pramukh" (supremo), party executive president Uddhav Thackeray has said his
The city police has not made any arrests pertaining to the murder of a rowdy-sheeter, who was brutally murdered on Falnir Road on Saturday night. The deceased identified as Bejai Raj(46) was
Coconut oil is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists. They have found that digested coconut oil could attack the
The 150 years old Shanthi Cathedral, Balmatta in the city is all set to celebrate the grand finale of the post centenary golden jubilee. Shanthi Cathedral 150 thAnniversary Celebration Committee has held various programmes to mark the occasion and a grand finale will be held on December
Former Karnataka Minister and mining baron G Janardhana Reddy, lodged in Andhra Pradesh jail in connection with illegal mining case, is all set to contest the Assembly
On Wednesday, when Mumbai witnessed 30,000 weddings on a single day, the fragrance that enveloped the marriage halls and the flowers that adorned the brides
Three men died on the spot and two others were injured when their speeding car crashed into a pillar
About fifteen groups from three districts enthralled the audience through their performance on the inaugural day of the three day Christ Jayanthi Gaanalahari-2012, a multi-lingual carol singing contest on November 30, Friday.
U.A.E. Ministry of Information and Culture and the Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi, in association with Radio Spice presented a spectacular Goenchim Noketram (a Goan Folk & Musical troupe) on Thursday Night at Sh. Rashid Stadium Dubai. This cultural event titled: Harmony 2012 [VIDEO]
The six year long monopoly of Air India express to the Middle East sector from Mangalore now faces a threat. The second largest Indian airline based in Mumbai, Jet Airways, is expected to start its Dubai services from December 14, which should see competitive fares and..
Much awaiting rain finally poured down in Dubai and is expected to continue through out the day.A few quick pictures have been uploaded here and more to follow soon. Surely this long National Day weekend going to bring some respite to all living in Dubai and surrounding areas and...
Estranged Karnataka BJP strongman BS Yeddyurappa resigned from primary membership of the party on Friday. "I have resigned from primary membership of BJP
“Vesperse” in preparation for the annual Parish Feast of Kundapura Our Lady of Rosaries Church was held on 27th November 2012 evening with great devotion. The church was decorated with flowers and colourful lights for the
Former Prime Minister I K Gujral, who headed a rickety coalition government in the late 1990s, died on Friday after a brief illness. Gujral, 92, breathed his last at 3.27pm in a private hospital after a multi-organ failure. He was admitted to the hospital on November 19 with a lung infection
Institute of Karate and Allied Arts (IKAA) Mangalore has topped the medals tally in the World Union of Karate do federations (WUKF) intercontinental Karate Championships held at New Delhi between the 21st and 25th November
From the sky, the Garden City of Bangalore now looks more smoggy compared to other mega cities in the subcontinent, thanks to rising levels of tiny soot particles in the atmosphere from vehicle and industrial
The ruling BJP in Karnataka is bracing for a split as former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa will quit the party Friday to launch his own outfit Dec 9. The 69-year-old Yeddyurappa, credited with leading the
Under the theme â€Healthy Youth for Healthy India’ 100 students of our college took part in the special camp at Sri. Ramashrama Pre-University College, Konchady, Mangalore. The camp was held from 22nd November 2012 till 28th November 2012.
Fearing punishment for not doing his homework, 10-year-old Ajay Pramod Jadhav poured kerosene over his body and set himself ablaze in his classroom at his school here on Wednesday. The class four student of Neelakantheshwara Vidya Mandira run by the Siddeshwara Samsthe suffered
For a young entrepreneur running a successful event management company in Mumbai, an interest in exploring the vast Indian wilderness and capturing spectacular animal shots through his Canon lens seemed like second nature. Such was the passion that drove his deep
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The four-day logjam in Lok Sabha over the FDI in retail ended today with Speaker Meira Kumar allowing a discussion on the subject under a rule that entails voting.
Talks between chief ministers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu on sharing of the Cauvery river water failed Thursday, as Karnataka declined to release any more water due to
A 17-year-old girl, found in a serious condition on a private bus at Kundapur, died on the way to the hospital on Wednesday. The youth, identified as Manjunatha (21), who was also in a similar condition beside her, is being treated at Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore.
With the yuletide spirit in the air, carols cannot be far behind. Giving competitive edge to singing carols is the St Vincent Ferrer Church Valencia unit and Catholic Sabha Mangalore Pradesh which in association with Karnataka Christian Education Society will organize Ganalahari..
The bail pleas of two senior editors of Zee News accused of attempting to extort Rs 100 crore from Congress MP Naveen
A Bangalore court Wednesday sentenced Congress civic corporator L. Govindaraju to four years of rigorous imprisonment in a bribery case registered against him by a..
The Seventh Anniversary of Nithyananda Sports Club, " Innadonji dhina" was celebrated on 25 November .2012 at Inna Zilla Panchayat Primary School. In the morning, as a part of the program, sports were conducted
So good things may be abused, and that which was first invented to refresh man’s weary spirits. – Robert Burton, English writer, philosopher and humorist (1576-1640).It is not clear which invention Burton was alluding to. But, let us take alcohol, for instance, which could refresh man’s weary
Isacc Mathias (67), husband of Lilly Mathias residing at Guddabettu, Moodubelle passed away on Tuesday, 27th November 2012. Funeral cortege will leave the residence at 3.30 pm on Wednesday, 28 Nov..
Two police officers, including the police chief of Thane (Rural), were today suspended for the arrest of two girls over a Facebook post criticising the shutdown
Her name is Sunitha Lobo and her age is 20 years. Being a chatterbox, this young girl has dreams of winning gold medal in the Special Olympics that will be held in South Korea. When asked what would you do Sunitha?
An all-party meeting Monday failed to break the parliament logjam over foreign investment in multi-brand retail with
LKAE is all set to host its 9th annual Volleyball and Throwball tournaments on the 2nd of December at Sharjah Wonderer’s Club, as previously announced.Due to public demand, this year organizers have included Men’s Throwball tournament
Kannada Sangha Bahrain organized Yakshagana- the traditional dance drama, ’Om Namaha Shivaaya’ on the occasion of Diwali Celebration to the members recently at Indian club Auditorium. Participants of this program include..
The Young Christian Students (YCS) of Pilar, Shirva celebrated their 4th annual day with an enterntaining ’Yuva Utsav’ here on Sunday November 25. Fr Stany Tauro, parish priest of Shirva parish presided over the function. He lauded
On the occasion of their 23RD Annual Day celebrations, “Konkan Kalzam” Sakinaka presented a Musical Nite called “KONKNI DABAZO” on 24th November 2012 at 7.30 p.m., at St. Anthony Church Hall, Sakinaka, Mumbai.
“Tulu culture has been influencing the life of the people of Tulunadu in great way through good traditions, customs and values. Hence, the culture of Tulunadu is great”, said Umanath A. Kotian, President of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academi after inaugurating three days long Seminar..
In yet another instance of allegations of illegal land deals against Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a legislator and a state minister now face charges of
Cracking the whip, BJP President Nitin Gadkari today suspended a defiant Ram Jethmalani from the party with immediate
I did not retire as a normal case. It was voluntary retirement. I had another one and half year to go. The reason for retirement was to join politics, mainly because, we as Christians do not have much representation in political field and hence decided to
Mumbai terror attack conspirator David Headley, who had surveyed most of the 26/11 targets, had also conducted a recce
Shweta Bhatt, the wife of suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, on Friday announced that she will contest the state Assembly
The 5th Annual Athletic Meet 2012 of Mount Carmel Central School, Maryhill, Mangalore was held on Saturday, 24th November on the School grounds. The inaugural function was at 8.15 am at which Dr. John Pinto, Physical Education
November 24, 2012 proved to be a lucky day for the people of Moodubelle and Kattingeri villages as guddali-pooje was performed on four roads which have been waiting for concretization or improvement. These different projects have been made possible due to the recommendation..
It was a perfect day and perfect weather when Emirates Pangalites organized a perfect picnic to bring smile on 70 plus domestic helpers from U.A.E. The Jabeel Park in Dubai is also a perfect place having long lush
The choir of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle celebrated the feast of their patroness St. Cecilia on Saturday, November 24, 2012 during the evening mass followed by a get-together in the parish hall at 5 pm. The Mass was animated by the members of the choir. Prior to the Mass
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah had planned this day being the perfect day to hold an open tournament of Throw ball, Volleyball and Kabaddi inviting all Kannadiga teams of U.A.E at the Wonderers Club in Sharjah. [Video]
"Overindulgence of spicy food may cause various stomach ailments. The main reason behind these problems is the presence of high acidic content in spicy food. Although
BJP today indicated it may take disciplinary action against Ram Jethmalani who has demanded party president Nitin Gadkari’s resignation and disagreed with the party’s
The much awaited and much anticipated Olivera Nite organized by SMKC Sharjah rocked the Konkani community of U.A.E. The melodious Wilson Olivera Nite was held at Sh. Rashid Auditorium which was house full
The hanging of Ajmal Kasab was executed by a senior jailer, according to sources. Refusing to disclose the identity of the
Six persons, including three housewives and two students, were found dead in separate incidents in the City in the last 24 hours.
The East Godavari district education officer today directed the head of the Ananparthy corporate schools to conduct an inquiry
In what could be termed as a Christmas gift, the State tourism department has decided to take up the renovation works of St Philomena’s Church along with a few
The aged parents of Faustine Martis, the former employee of Mumbai Taj Hotel who lost his life in the deadly terror attack of 26/11 are in the midst of emotional contentment and also displeasure. They say their loss cannot be substituted by anything, not even by Ajmal Kasab’s
In an unfortunate incident, Mangalorean Prashant Pinto ( 38) passed away at Musaffah, Abu Dhabi on Saturday November 17 in a road accident.His body was identified by his brother Prakash Pinto on Wednesday November 21 at an Abu Dhabi hospital morgue.Prashant who
Children’s Day was celebrated in a unique way in the Devaragudde Balwadi on November 21, 2012 at 10.30 am. in the
YU4C (Youth United For Christ) lead by Fr. Stephen Pereira, Carmelite organized LAUDATE - three hour long praise and worship at Belman Church for the Youth of Shirva Varado on Sunday, 18th Nov, 2012. It began with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Stephen.
The Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab caught alive after the 26/11 massacre was hanged at 7.30 in the morning at Pune’s Yerawada jail on Wednesday.Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil announced the hanging at 8.30 am and said "I sincerely believe this is a tribute to all innocent people and
Shaheen Dhada, who was arrested and later let off on bail for having put up a Facebook post questioning the shutdown in the city on the day of Bal Thackeray’s funeral, says she will never visit the social networking
Both central and Maharashtra governments have spent around Rs 29.5 crores on Ajmal Kasab to provide him food, security
In a swift action, police on Tuesday afternoon arrested one of the four under-trial prisoners who had escaped from the Kasargod sub-jail earlier in the day, after assaulting several members of the prison staff. Members of the public spotted one of escapees, Mohammed Iqbal..
Contrast this with the latter-day anonymous epigram that defines policeman as “Never-present help in time of trouble. Even more recently police have carved out a role for themselves – a parallel government of their own, popularly dubbed police goondagiri raj, adding up to a law...
The campaign for the resignation of beleagured BJP President Nitin Gadkari today got fresh ammunition with senior
With the Shiv Sena blowing hot and cold on a memorial for its departed leader Bal Thackeray, residents of Shivaji Park are
Four second-year Mechanical Engineering students have been apprehended by the police in connection with Monday’s bank robbery, which also resulted in the death of
An unidentified youth barged into a Corporation Bank branch on Hesaraghatta Main Road here on Monday evening, shot one of the customers and decamped with
Realising that the numbers are stacked in favour of the government, BJP today appeared not inclined towards supporting the no-confidence motion that TMC has
Fourteen persons, most of them women and children, were killed today and scores of others injured as a makeshift brigde
You may be working out right, but eating wrong. Don’t touch these after exercising. What you pop into your mouth immediately after a workout is more crucial than what
The Malpe Fishermen Association has decided to suspend all activities on November 22, demanding strict implementation of the Karnataka Marine
Infighting in the ruling BJP in Karnataka is likely to intensify as the party plans disciplinary action against legislators supporting former chief minister BSY
Two girls were arrested over their Facebook post questioning the shutdown in the city for Shiv Sena patriarch Bal Thackeray’s funeral with the comment also leading to an attack on the clinic of an uncle of one of them by Sena activists. The arrests in neighbouring Thane yesterday..
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee called the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj today seeking support for bringing a no-confidence motion
Most Rev. Dr. Jerald Isac Lobo, Bishop of Udupi Dioces paid his first visit to our Pangala (Shankerpura) Parish on 17th and 18th November to learn the needs of the parish and people. During my vacation I had the opportunity to meet him and here below are a few points we
The mortal remains of Bal Thackeray, a Hindutva mascot and flagbearer of Marathi pride, were consigned to flames as lakhs of mourners joined the Shiv Sena founder’s grieving family to bid him a tearful farewell, with the city observing a virtual shutdown. In a spontaneous outpouring..
“In order to keep Congress and JD(S) away from power in Karnataka, BJP is dependent on Yeddyurappa, that is why BJP is reluctant to take any disciplinary action against him”. This statement was made by the former CM of Karnataka..
Lakhs of people today came out to catch a last glimpse of Balasaheb Thackeray and pay homage to him as the Shiv sena
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) Celebrated Fun-filled Family Picnic Day. It was a family oriented pleasure excursion for the members of Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK), families and friends at the premises of Kuwait Oil Company’s Al-Ahmadi Garden, Kuwait on Friday..
The mortal remains of Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray will be consigned to the flames Sunday evening at the crematorium beside
Tulu Koota Kuwait invites everyone for the Mega event of TULU PARBA 2012. Super hit Tulu Dramas “Ill Badk” and “Aye Subage?” the main attraction of Tulu Parba are waiting to rock the stage at the Liberation Theatre, Khaifan on 22nd & 23rd November 2012. The dramas by the “Rang Taranga”
Just over three years ago, a sturdy six-footer from Bangalore fired the imagination of the country with a sensational Ranji Trophy debut here against Uttar Pradesh. Abhimanyu Mithun scalped 11 wickets then
United Mangaloreans Kuwait UMK’s dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality once again for the fourth time with â€Fun-Filled Evening 2012’, a successful show staged to generate funds for a charitable cause, presented
Shiv Sena chief Bal Keshav Thackeray, the militant flagbearer of Hindu nationalism and regional chauvinism who did not hesitate to resort to mob tactics to have his will enforced, died here Saturday at 3.30 p.m. He was 86.His doctor, Jaleel Parker, made the announcement at 4.55 p.m.
On the occasion of their 1st Annual Day celebrations, “Konkani Welfare Association Sion” organized a â€KONKANI MUSICAL NITE’ on 11th November 2012 at 7.00 p.m. at Sion, Mumbai, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Ground.The Association was found last year under the leadership of
Bunts Dubai beat both Ladies and Mix teams to lift most coveted KCO throwball tourney trophies beating Karnataka Sangha straight sets in both finals in closely contested matches. Bunts Dubai .. [Video]
Union Defence Minister A K Antony announced that the second phase of the Strategic Electronic Factory by Hindustan Electronics Limited (HAL) will begin within months. He was speaking after inaugurating the Strategic Electronics Factory at Seethangoli in Kasargod district on Saturday.
The Lokayukta police on Saturday registered an FIR against former prime minister H D Deve Gowda, former chief ministers S M Krishna and B S Yeddyurappa and others in a case
Halloween and the orange pumpkin go together. But today we look at how the smallest part of the pumpkin, the seed has a lot of health benefits; rather than just being
Attacking the UPA government on FDI in retail and corruption issues, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today
’Ksheeranjali’ an infotainer conceived & directed by Sithesh C Govind released by DEVDAS KAPIKAD, renowned Theatre Artist on 16th Nov. Friday 2012 at KMF Kulshekar, Mangalore. ’Ksheeranjali’ -The success story of milk is an unique Infotainer film under the banner of Karnataka..
Most Rev Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo, the Bishop of Udupi Diocese inaugurated the New ITI block of St Joseph’s ITI at Jeppu, Mangalore. In his address to the gathering at this occasion he stressed upon the importance of the technical
Twenty-eight youth from Goa and Karnataka have qualified for the finals of Rohan and Lavita Monteiro All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition to be held at Thumbe, Bantwal on January 13, 2013 during Kavita Fest.Kavita Fest is an
As the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar in Ireland evoked global outrage, Irish authorities today said they would appoint an independent external expert to probe the matter so that it could "stand up to world’s scrutiny". The Health and Safety Executive, which runs
By the end of the day we are drained out and exhausted. It may be the heavy lunch that’s making you drowsy and lethargic or the fact that you have burned out your
A person allegedly killed his brother at Kailara, Barya in Uppinangady police station limits on Wednesday night. The deceased has been identified as Joachim Sequeira (33), son of the late Anthony Sequeira, a resident of Kailara. The accused is John Sequeira (35). The accused is married
The six-month campaign, across the UAE, counselled thousands of distressed expatriates, branding the initiative a success. The message reached out to over 1,000,000 people. “If we could positively influence at least a few..
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray, whose condition turned critical last night, is showing signs of improvement and has
Hundreds of activists who participated in the protest rally staged by the Vishwa Hindu Parishat and Bhajarangdal against the cow slaughter, demanded the government to strictly prohibit the cow slaughter in the district.
Petrol price was today cut by 95 paise per litre, the second reduction in rates since October, on account of fall in international
With the coastal district facing acute shortage of fighter rooster to take part in cock fights, one of the popular folk game in the coast, the roosters are brought from Erode in Tamil Nadu. The sellers from Tamil Nadu come to Udupi and Dakshina Kannada every week
Famous Indian film actor and a standup comedian Krishna Abhishek and Indian stand-up comedian Sudesh Lehri are ready to entertain the crowd with yet another Indian Carnival on November 16th Friday at American International School,
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said Karnataka Janata Party (KJP), which he is expected to lead after parting ways with BJP, will contest all 224 seats in the state assembly elections due early next year.
U.A.E this year experienced a long period of summer temp running up to 50deg C plus from May to October 2012. However it started to cool down in October and finally people started to venture out to picnic spots to enjoy and relax a bit. One of the association of U.A.E.
ICYM Mukamar, a youth group from St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Mukamar, Shirva deanery, Udupi Diocese has announced its inter-parish Christmas carol singing competition, to be held at St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Mukamar Church grounds, on December 16 at 3 pm.
“One small lamp is enough to lighten the village. To protect this lamp many hands belonging to like-minded people are necessary. However, these hands should not belong to those persons who have religious prejudices but to those
The eagerly awaited search for the cute kid is finally over. Organized by Bellevision.com as part of its decennial celebration, the ‘Cute Kid’ contest had evoked a lot of interest among the parents who overwhelmingly responded by posting the
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Around 3,000 employees of the near-bankrupt Kingfisher Airlines were left in the dark on Diwali after the management failed
Deepavali turned tragic for dozens of young Bangaloreans, who risked the safety of their eyes while playing with fireworks on Monday and Tuesday. The eye wounds of Adarsh, 9, and Ravi, 8
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who is ailing for sometime, is on continuous oxygen and not eating anything.
The needle of suspicion in the campaign against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Nitin Gadkari points to Gujarat Chief Minister
Children’s Day will be celebrated on November 15 in all schools of Karnataka, instead of November 14, which coincides with the Deepavali festival. Intimations have been sent to all the schools in this regard, said Primary and Secondary Education Minister Vishveshwara Hegde Kageri.
Assembly Deputy Speaker N Yogish Bhat said that knowledge is essential to understand the life. Speaking after inaugurating Konkani Sahitya Academy award presentation ceremony here on Sunday, he said Konkani community is a
The prices of chicken, both live and meat, have dropped by almost 20%-30% in the coastal city following the avian flu scare, even though no cases have been reported from here so far. Restaurants which procure meat daily are making a killing as they have not reduced prices and others..
Activists of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) have decided to forcibly enter the Sri Krishna temple in Udupi on December 27 to protest against discriminatory serving of food at the centuries-old mutt. “Last year, we tried our best to enter the temple, but the police prevented..
The most happening sporting event for expat ladies in Qatar, the MCC Ladies throw ball tournament, was conducted here on Thursday November 8 and Friday November 9. The event is being successfully conducted for the eleventh consecutive year by one of the oldest club in Qatar...
Following the precedence of last year, Moodbelle Junior Cricketers along with Dunhill cricketers have announced a Two days Cricket tournament to be held on 29th and 30th Dec 2012 in Guddabettu Cricket ground,
A remark by BJP’s Yashwant Sinha comparing Rahul Gandhi to a horse which carries the groom to his wedding, today
Maria Sharapova -- the name has oomph and glamour attached to it. When the four-time grand slam champion showed up in
Children need only seven minutes of exercise a day to stay fit, according to new research. But sadly, many children are missing the mark. "If you watch late-night
Firm on quitting BJP despite the top brass making a last-ditch effort to dissuade him from doing so, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said he is likely to
Former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda sarcastically said that there are minor defects in the branded products as well. The products which have defects will be considered as second hand stocks
A last ditch effort by BJP to prevent B S Yeddyurappa from quitting the party has apparently failed with the former Karnataka chief minister today sticking to his decision to float a new party on December nine.
Konkan Bells an association of 10 parishes of Belthangady Deanary had planned this day being the perfect day to hold an open tournament of Throwball, Volleyball and Kabaddi and inviting all Kannadiga teams [Video]
The police have busted a case of selling a baby girl for Rs 22,000, to a childless couple and arrested five persons who were involved in illegal selling of the child. Speaking to press persons here on Saturday, Superintendent of Police Abhishek Goyal said that Lady Goschen..
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gangraped by three persons, including a BSP MLA’s son, police said today.
The Devanahalli Road leading to Bengaluru International Airport will be named after Tipu Sultan, if the JD(S) is elected to power, said JD(S) leader
The members of St. Joseph’s welfare association (regd) a parish Konkani organisation of Mira Road achieved a new mile stone to fulfill thier long cherished dream to stage a professional drama by the members of their own association. "BOKRO" drama written by
The Udupi Journalists Association held demonstration in front of the Gandhi statue at the Service Bust Stand, Udupi on Thursday, November 8, 2012 denouncing the arrest of Naveen Soorinje, a TV Reporter in the case of the infamous
The renovated anatomy and pathology museum of Manipal University will be inaugurated by Dr R.K Pachauri, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi on November 10, 2012 at 12 noon. Dr Pachauri is the chief
“As the Udupi Municipal Council has undertaken the project of widening the Manipal-Parkala Road and also provide an appropriate bust stand, the petty shops by the side of the road cannot be saved as they are an hindrance to the road development”, said the Municipal Council..
Four students of the MGM College, Udupi have secured ranks in the examinations conducted by the Mangalore University. In B.Com. Swathi has secured First Rank, Soumya Nayak, Second Rank and Namratha Prabhu Sixth
Seeking to give momentum to his stated objective to float a regional party, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today
Cholesterol is mostly considered a villain, since so many have so much of its bad variety - LDL. As result of this, we always consider it to be bad and harmful to heart
In what was described by a frequent flyer as the "scariest flight of his life", a passenger on board a Mumbai-Delhi IndiGo flight suddenly turned violent mid-air on Wednesday and started raising Islamic slogans while threatening to harm
Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin said he always believed in the "almighty allah" and his conscience was clear as his 12-year-long battle to clear his name of the match-fixing charges ended on Thursday. The Andhra Pradesh
Catholic Priests Conference of India (CPCI) National Excellence Award for diocesan priests was conferred on Fr Joe Mary Lobo, popularly known as ’Guruji’ founder of Sri Christa Sharan Social Development Society
Beautiful feeling of accomplishment, happiness, and a dream come true for Dreamzz today as our “Gift a toy and get a smile” came to an end with splendid success. Dreamzz collected 27 cartons of toys which were handed over to “Lets make a child smile organization”
"We have married again", quipped Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper as he garlanded his wife Laureen with jasmine buds at the historic Someshwara temple this evening. The couple entered the temple at Ulsoor barefoot. The temple priest Sundar Dixit explained to them the history..
Gujarat Congress chief Arjun Modhwadia has compared Chief Minister Narendra Modi to a monkey, prompting the ruling BJP to file
The Karnataka government today informed the High Court it would modify the controversial practice of "Made Snana" in Kukke Subramanya temple in Dakshina
If all goes well, mobile users can start sending SMSes in Kannada in the next two or three months, thanks to the State cabinet’s approval on Tuesday to use of
Journalist Naveen Soorinje who was booked in the infamous attack on home stay in Padil in July this year, has been arrested
A city-based eatery has been made to cough up by a consumer forum here Rs 20,000 as fine and compensation to a
Divisions persisted within BJP over the continuance of Nitin Gadkari as its president even as its core group yet again
Agnelo Mascarenhas producer, director and actor presented his 7th Drama on 3rd November 2012 in Freeman’s Bay community hall Auckland to a packed audience of more than 300 along with his troupe Paul..
REACH (Ready to Educate and Accept Challenges of Humanity) a registered social organisation of Mira Road celebrated its anniversary on 2nd Nov 2012 at Green Meadows, Sheetal Nagar, Mira Road. "Konkani Purvozanchem Daiz" is the major project of the organisation
Mangalorean Albert Jossy Rego is 72-year-old, but he is still young when it comes to music. He is all set to rock Mangaloreans with ’Rock Around theClock’, a rock musical concert. The speciality of the concert is that it is being
Eggs are the best way to start the day for those who want to lose weight. A major UK review of studies into the effects of eating eggs has found that egg contains a
Florine Pinto from Perne in Bantwal taluk is all set to become the first woman farmer to receive the Rachana Awards in the category agriculturist of the year. A progressive agriculturist, Florine will join Hilda Rayappan (woman of the year), Walter D’Souza (entrepreneur of the year)
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar will hold its ever popular 11th Annual MCC Ladies Open Throwball Tournament on 8th and 9th November 2012 at the old Ideal Indian School Grounds, near Midmac Flyover, Salwa Road.
Good deeds have consequences beyond punya earned for reward after death. It can also earn you rewards here and now as demonstrated ie District of New York, Judge Jed S. Rakoff in the case United States of America V Rajat K Gupta, Defendent.
Stepping up further pressure, Ram Jethmalani today demanded the immediate resignation of BJP President Nitin Gadkari
The Goan Welfare Association will be organizing the famous comedian, John D’Silva’s, new Konkani musical show ’Ranvotti’ on November 16 at Al Ghazal Club Hall (QP) at 3:30 pm. John D’Silva has been bestowed with the title “The Emperor of Konkani Stage” by Magazine, Hello Margao..
In a shocking incident, a class IV student of a government school in Holenarasipur suffered head injury and loss of memory
Bellevision-UAE, at its General Body Meeting held on November 2, 2012 at 4 pm at Karama Hotel Dubai elected Renita D’Souza as its first lady President. Other office bearers of the Managing Committee were also chosen in the same meeting.
Out of 21 parishes that had taken part in the Konkani Singing Competition organized by the ICYM Unit of Pangala Parish (Shankarpura), Moodubelle Parish secured Second Place in a keenly contested competition.
Two ministers loyal to BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa today engaged in a wordy duel in the presence of Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and in full view of a large
With only a month left for ‘Shashti’ celebration at Kukke Subrahmanya temple which will also mark the Made Made Snana
To stop the menace of pesky messages, telecom regulator Trai today said only 100 SMSes in a day per SIM card will be
Irked over Digvijay Singh’s remark comparing her to Arvind Kejriwal, Bollywood item girl Rakhi Sawant has
After his public criticism of V S Naipaul, writer-actor Girish Karnad has kicked up a fresh storm by calling Nobel laureate
With its image battered by a series of corruption allegations, Congress today launched a counter offensive against the opposition, especially BJP, saying it was
SMMKC, an association affiliated to St. Michael’s Church Sharjah is all set to organize Wilson Olivera Nite on 23 rd November at Sh. Rashid Auditorium Dubai. In preparation to this mega event, a pre-event meet organized by
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today hoped BJP strongman B S Yeddyurappa would not leave the party and said efforts were on by the central
Expressing serious concern over “dwindling catch” of cuttlefish – it fetches over Rs. 150 a kg in domestic market and is exported at a far higher rate – fishermen have threatened to launch agitation if illegal fishing of the species is not curbed. The fishermen fear cuttlefish
In commemoration of the centenary year of Mangalore Catholic Cooperative Bank, a sports meet for members of the board of directors and the staff of the Bank was held on Sunday November 4 at St Agnes College Grounds here.
According to U.S researcher, Joe Vinson of the University of Scranton, "Walnuts rank above peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios and other nuts. A handful of
Bangalore based Brigade group that launched its first luxury residential project - Brigade Pinnacle at Derebail here on Saturday is making a major foray into building IT office space at Ganjimath. The company which has drawn plans to set up 2.5 million square feet of IT office space
MCC conducted its 5th Annual blood donation campaign on November 2nd 2012 as a holistic service to the community at the Hamad Medical Corporation Blood Bank. President Sunil D’Silva welcomed the gathering and thanked them for their noble gesture. He then introduced Mangalorean Community
The former External Affairs Minister and veteran Congress leader S.M. Krishna was given a rousing welcome by hundreds of party workers, enthusiasts and legislators on his arrival at the Bengaluru International Airport and up to his residence in Sadashivanagar.
With Deepavali round the corner, it is time to bring out the sky lanterns from the closets and give them new coat of colour paper. And for professionally minded, it is that time of the year when their creativity with sky lanterns aka
After a couple of hours poring over his school textbooks on Friday, 13-year-old Chetan Kumar decided to take a break. As he was drinking a glass of water and looking out of his flat window, what he saw startled the young lad – whorls of smoke billowing out of the first floor
It will be a special day for puppies. The Animal Care Trust (ACT) here has earmarked this Sunday as ’Puppy bathing day’. The trust has invited people interested
The wedding of Anusha, daughter of Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister and state PCC chief Botsa Satyanarayana’s
The much anticipated Open Lourdes Kanajar Vollyball and Throwball tourney begins at Sharjah Wonderers Club today morning @8:30am. Kanajar Lourdes Association of Kanajar Parish Udupi Diocese organizes this tournament every year
An exclusive park for butterflies, the first of its kind in the state, developed by a college lecturer will be opened for public by next year. Butterfly park at Santhadi House in Beluvai village, eight kms away from Moodbidri and 42 kms from Mangalore, is an amazing place for enthusiasts
Seeking to distance itself from the controversy over business dealings of BJP President Nitin Gadkari, RSS today said the
Air India Express (AIE) will operate flights between the capital city of Bangalore and the coastal city four days a week starting from November 9.
An MSc graduate, who allegedly poisoned and stabbed to death her software engineer fiance landed in the police net. Saumya, 24, a Psychology student
Veteran activist Anna Hazare Thursday said India Against Corruption leader Arvind Kejriwal may never want to be wealthy, but
Slamming Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for calling union minister Shashi Tharoor’s wife a "50-crore girlfriend", Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh
Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Harish Kumar K. said on Wednesday that the corporation would take action against those who threw plastic waste in public
Your diet staples could be sabotaging your efforts to slim down and denying you vitamins and minerals. Those low-fat, low-taste alternatives passed off as ’health
The 57th Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations marked the grandeur of cultural extravaganza in Udupi on Thursday. Addressing the gathering after receiving the guard of honor here at Ajjarkadu district stadium, the Minster for Muzrai
Due to the efforts of Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat Rs. 6.65 lakhs were obtained as grant from the Udupi Zilla Panchayat for the concretization of two inner roads in Kurkal. The concretization
Mangalore Airport outgoing director M R Vasudeva said that he is bowing out with immense satisfaction. Despite many hurdles, Mangalore has become one of the well-developed airports in India. He was addressing a gathering after receiving the felicitation, organised by Airport Authority..
The Udupi district administration has selected 23 personalities from different fields for Udupi Zilla Rajyotsava award this year. They have been selected for the award for their outstanding contribution to the respective fields. Apart from 23 individuals, an organisation and a gram..
Headmaster Peter Raphael Aranha who had the distinction of winning the ‘Rashtra Prashasthi’ as the best teacher and who has been working first as an Assistant Teacher for 15 years and thereafter as the Headmaster for 22 years, totaling 37
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Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan of India Against Corruption launched a blistering attack on the Congress and BJP on Wednesday for allegedly promoting the business interests of Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd. They claimed that the UPA and NDA regimes had conspired to
The deadline set by Government for Cable TV digitisation in the four Metros ended today with the switchover reaching 94 per cent and those who have not installed set top boxes(STB) faced the threat of a TV blackout from tomorrow. TV viewers in Chennai who have not made the change..
Cyclone Nilam crashed into Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy showers and gusty winds
Noted playwright Girish Karnad delivered a stinging attack on V S Naipaul for his views on Muslims in India, calling the Nobel
Hoping to stave off another controversy, BJP chief Nitin Gadkari Monday denied he had compared the intelligence quotient (IQ)
The scale of the devastation left by Superstorm Sandy is mounting today as the death toll continues to rise - currently 50 people across the US and Canada have been reported dead, but the final figure is expected to be significantly
A 12-year-old girl, who had locked herself up in the house as both her parents had gone to work, was charred to death in a fire accident at Kumaraswamy Layout here on Tuesday afternoon.
A court here has acquitted widow of slain forest brigand Veerappan along with 10 accused while sentencing 13 others to one
Thousands of infected chickens, ducks and emus have been culled at a state-run poultry farm on Bangalore’s outskirts to contain the deadly avian (bird) flu, a senior
The death toll from superstorm Sandy has risen to 30 in the mainland United States and Canada, and was expected to climb further as several people were still missing, officials said Tuesday. Officials in the states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
Hitting back at Narendra Modi for his attack on his wife Sunanda Pushkar, Union Minister Shashi Tharoor today said she is
The Home Ministry today cleared Pakistan cricket team’s tour of India for a limited-over series beginning December 25 and said that the government will provide foolproof security to the visiting team. This was conveyed when a delegation of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s new look team got down to work on Monday with new ministers taking charge and old ones relinquishing responsibilities after a mega
It does not end with inquest, specially when children are involved. In such cases two prominent components of divorce settlement are the custody of the children and visiting rights of those parents not granted custody. Such visiting meant physical visits of the place and duration
S.M. Krishna quit as external affairs minister ostensibly because the Congress wants the services of its tallest leader in
Children’s day as we all know is a day dedicated to children, which is 14 November and is celebrated on the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. He had great concern and lifelong passion
Lions Club, Shirva Manchakal organised a rural sports meet under the banner ’Kesaru Gadde Grameena Kreeda Koota’ at Shirva Nyarma Hosamane Bakimar Field on Sunday October 28. David D’Souza inaugurated the sports meet. District governor, MJF Ln Dr Madhusoodan Hegde..
JD(S) State President H D Kumaraswamy on Monday asserted that his party will give a tough competition to the BJP and the
Eating an apple a day without removing the peel can help prevent high blood pressure. Canadian scientists have found that the fruit is more effective than other "superfoods"
More than 220 chicken and ducks have died at Central Poultry Development Organisation at Hesaragatta here, where
Champions LeagueT20 (CLT20) is an initiative of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Cricket Australia (CA) and Cricket South Africa (CSA). The tournament is a platform where the world’s best domestic T20 teams get the
From the summer of 2005 - when Kingfisher Airlines entered Indian skies and grew quickly to become number two in the country
Derik’s Chess School talent Vivekraj has won the gold medal in Kendriya Vidyalayas’ national chess championship held at Kanpur from October 15 to 20.
A bean native to India and commonly used in Chinese food and traditional medicine, has been found to be an effective weapon against the life-threatening condition sepsis.
Seven Cabinet ministers, including new faces K Rehman Khan and Chandresh Kumari, and 15 Ministers of State were sworn-in today as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expanded his Council
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya does not have to do a deal with UK drinks giant Diageo and will not sell prized assets to rescue his grounded Kingfisher airline, he told Reuters at the weekend.
Mangalore Cricket Club had organized Annual Eid Picnic at al Ruwais Gardenswhich has plenty of shade, lawn, pay area for children and beach facilities etc. during the long weeken of Barkrid Festival.To meet this quest MCC [Photo Album]
Around 12 new faces are expected to be inducted and an equal number of ministers of state likely to be promoted in a major
At a press meet held at the District Congress Committee Office on October 26, 2012 at 11 am, Vinay Kumar Sorake ex-MP of Congress said that the death anniversary of Mrs. Indira Gsndhi will be observed on October 31 at the
The much awaited Bellevision-Muscat annual picnic was organised on 27th October 2012 at Barka Farm, few kilometres from the Muscat city .A full week Eid holiday added spice to the picnic.
Artist and guests Ashok Polali & Team, Sunil Shetty, Vishwantah Rai & Yajna Shetty were welcomed by managing committee of Buntara Sangha Kuwait for Buntayaana 2012.The artists would be performing their talents today 26th October 2012 at American International
The seven days long NSS Camp of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle cam e to an end on Thursday, October 25, 2012. The valedictory function was held at 10 am in the Edmeru School which was presided over
External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has resigned from the Cabinet, sources have told NDTV. His resignation comes just two days before an anticipated cabinet reshuffle. This will also open up his berth for a new face to be brought in. It is not yet known who that might be.
The car driver of Kannada TV actress Hemashri’s husband has been arrested in connection with her murder, police said.
Former Union Minister Dhananjay Kumar, who was expelled from the BJP on charges of anti-party activities, officially
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya today thanked ’the Almighty’ for losing the billionaire status, and hoped that it would lead to "less
Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh braced for a cyclonic storm that is expected to make landfall tomorrow, as
Indian playback sensation Shreya Ghosal will perform later this week at Al Ahli Stadium grounds. The programme â€Shreya Ghosal live in Qatar’, to be organised jointly by Rami Productions and Doha Waves, with the support of Planet Fashion and Royal Mirage perfumes will be held on Oct 27
Petrol price will be hiked by 30 paise per litre and diesel rate by 18 paise a litre after government decided to increase the
A day after the Cabinet reshuffle, UPA ministers — especially Shashi Tharoor — came under fire from Gujarat CM Narendra
Lokayukta Court here today ordered a probe against three former Karnataka chief ministers -- former prime minister H D Deve
Noted comedian and filmmaker Jaspal Bhatti, 57, died in a road accident near Shahkot in the early hours on Thursday. Bhatti along with his son Jasraj who was on the wheel, and two others was coming to Jalandhar from Bathinda for the promotion of his new film ’Power Cut’ when
There had been a constant desire in my heart to visit the majestic Jog Falls. However, due to my preoccupation with my business in London and though I do visit my home at regular intervals for short periods, I could not fulfill my heart’s desire for
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The crisis in Kingfisher Airlines following a 23-day lockout is likely to prolong with a large section of employees today sticking to
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Virbhadra Singh lost his temper and threatened to break the cameras of
The Indian embassy here has cancelled a contract for visa outsourcing awarded to an Indian firm in July and issued invitation for fresh bids, without citing any reason. BLS International Services Ltd, whose contract has been cancelled by the embassy, was scheduled to replace
In just 20 minutes that the legendry Diego Maradona held centre stage, he danced, sang and demonstrated jaw-dropping football skills to win thousands of hearts at the Municipal Stadium here Wednesday. Over 50,000 fans started pouring in since early morning for a glimpse of the..
Eating a diet rich in antioxidants - mainly derived from fruits and vegetables - could cut the chance of a heart attack by a quarter, according to Swedish researchers.
The annual royal procession of 14 caparisoned elephants followed by scores of camels, horses, foot soldiers and
A joint awareness programme about the hazards of the use of plastic in daily life was organized by the NSSCamp of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle, Belle Grama Panchayat, C.A. Bank, Lions Club, Navodaya Self-help groups, Jana
Ajekar in Karkala taluk of Udupi district recorded maximum rainfall of 82mm in the last 24-hours in Karnataka up to 8.30am on
Announcing that he plans to quit before December 10, disgruntled Karnataka BJP strongman B S Yeddyurappa today said the process of starting a new party would begin tomorrow. "I will not patch up with BJP. I am Yeddyurappa, I do whatever I say and I have been doing it over the years.
BJP chief Nitin Gadkari today found himself in trouble with the government deciding to go into allegations of dubious funding in his
Sulthan Gold International entered Mangalore’s Heritage in a glittering ceremony and inauguration of the new Gold Shop took place at Kankanady Bye Pass Road by Thajul Ullama Sayyed Abdul Rahman Al Bukhari (Khazi Ullal) amidst prominent dignitaries Sayed Mohammed K.S. Atta Koya
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) presented a spectacular “Fun Filled Evening 2012” with a variety of cultural entertainment and Konkani comedy drama “Ootre….Uzvadlen” on Friday 19th October at American International School, Maidan Hawally. This year the event
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), held “KCWA Cricket Cup” on Friday 19th October at KOC Grounds, Ahmadi. A total of 9 teams participated in the tournament, which was held exclusively for KCWA members only. KICC-A won the coveted “KCWA Cricket Cup 2012” by winning
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday warned of initiating civil and criminal proceedings against India Against
Fasih Mohammed, a suspected Indian Mujahideen operator and a key accused in the Delhi and Bangalore blasts, was today
It will be a double bonanza for movie fans in Kuwait as Bollywood star Suniel Shetty and Sandalwood’s multi-talented music director Gurukiran come together for â€Buntaayana-2012’, the much-awaited annual cultural programme of Buntara Sangha Kuwait.
Arvind Kejriwal today dared the Prime Minister, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi
When the bad times came upon Kingfisher, its founder — the king of good times Vijay Mallya — was nowhere to be seen or heard. All his personal staff was willing to say was that "VJM (his nickname) is abroad", while employees were
Choice Cricketers Mangalore won the coveted USWAS TROPHY -2012, a 11 side MRE Tennis Ball Cricket tournament played at Zabeel Park Cricket Ground on Friday, 19th October. On a beautiful & sunny fantastic atmosphere,
The Central Crime Branch on Saturday picked up one of the suspects alleged to have fired at the car of real estate magnet P. Dayananda Pai on Vani Vilas Road, near
Aviation regulator DGCA today suspended the flying licence of beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines for failing to come up with a viable plan for its financial and operational revival and resolve the impasse with its employees over payment of their salary dues. The Directorate General of Civil
The 3rd edition of the Mangalore Friends Corporate Cup organized by Mangalore Friends Sohar was conducted on the 12th and 19th of October 2012 in Sohar, Sultanate of Oman. The tournament had 28 corporate companies participating in the tournament.
Historical event ’Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ season 3 Finals were held at Giwana Hall of Radisson Blu Hotel on 19th October, 2012 at 4.30 pm. MCA establised in 2008, mainly to grow the unity among all Mangaloreans residing in the Gulf
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) Limited, the public sector undertaking under the aegis of ministry of tourism, launched a new duty free shop at Mangalore Seaport on Friday.
After severing ties with India Against Corruption (IAC) activist Arvind Kejriwal
Terry D’Souza, wife of Past District Governor and Current Governor of District 1-A, Mother District of Lionism - Austin Prabhu, has been elected today by the cabinet as its II Vice District Governor for the year 2012-2013 during its second
High drama unfolded at the airport here today when the pilot of an Abu Dhabi-Kochi
K. Jayaprakash Hegde, MP from Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha Constituency inaugurated the annual NSS Camp of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle at Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Higher Primary School, Edmeru on Friday, October 19
Automobile enthusiasts had a good time on Friday October 19 as a number of vintage cars, vintage bikes, super cars and super bikes came on road as part of ’Wheels-2012’, a rally and exposition organized jointly by the department of mechanical engineering, Sahyadri College..
Close on the heels of alleged gangrape of a woman law student here, three bar girls were reportedly raped by eight-nine men in Mariappanpalya in Ramanagara district, a senior police official said today.
As the first train from Bangalore to Karwar arrived at the Indrali (Udupi) Station on Thursda, October 18, 2012 at 10.37 am, it was greeted enthusiastically on behalf of the Railway Passengers’ Association. Speaking at this occasion..
Congress President and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has exhorted Congress workers to transform their enthusiasm into action and bring the party to power in the next elections. She was addressing a huge convention of party workers at the Nehru Maidan in Mangalore on October 18, Thursday.
In what could be considered as the heavy handed robbery, gold worth over Rs. 15 lakhs was stolen from the house of Mrs. Judith Lobo at Thirlapalke during the night of October 17-18. The lone occupant of the house,
Former IPS officer-turned-activist Y.P. Singh Thursday accused union Agriculture
It was unforgettable evening for the art-lovers of Kuwait, as they witnessed a spectacular stage performance of Classical dances of India, organized by Soorya Kuwait Chapter, in association with UAE exchange, on Friday, October 11th, at the Marina Hall, Abbassiya.
Here is some good news for people of coastal Karnataka who have been waiting for years to take a direct night train to Bangalore city. The South Western Railway authorities filed a statement before the high court stating that night train service to Karwar will become operational from Wednesday
A combative Sonia Gandhi today sought to deflect attacks on the Congress over corruption by accusing the BJP of running corrupt governments in several states
Emirates Pangalites, UAE will be holding a domestic workers day-out on Friday, 23 November 2012 at Zabeel Park, Gate No. 1. This day is specially planned for our Konkani domestic workers from Mangalore and Udupi districts who are working and residing in UAE. The full day’s program will start
Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has incurred the wrath of former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa for taking a “unilateral” decision
A software professional and his wife, an ayurvedic doctor, were found dead at their residence at Amarjyothi Nagar, Vijayanagar, here on Tuesday night. Sandeep Hegde, 28, and Sowmya Kumari, 25, were married for the last three and a half years. Hegde, from Moodabidri, was a test..
Two more people working in separate government institutions paid meagre amount for their service has been unearthed by the Human Rights Protection Foundation. Elizabeth (68) and Padma (62) who are working as sweepers in the Government Teachers’ Training School..
Another feather added to the cap of Property Infra Tech India Pvt. Ltd. when Launching ceremony of their new project titled: Micasa (My Home) was held at Bejai, Opp. KSRTC Bus stop on Wednesday moring at 10am. Entrepreneur Rohan Monteiro’s 14th ambitious project began
In this modern world of Women’s emancipation and claims of equality of sexes, Bacon’s idea may well hold true for the wife as well. That is why both take the initiative to head for the family court seeking divorce. The wife may resist the divorce for fear of missing the good life or not able to
The finals of Konkani’s biggest reality show Gulf Voice of Mangalore-3 will be held at the majestic Giwana Hall in Radisson Blu Hotel here on Friday October 19 evening, said Veena Pais nee Rebimbus, the chief coordinator of GVOM
2012 FLAMES the association of mechanical engineering students of Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management is organizing WHEELS 2012-an auto expo on October 19, 2012 at the college campus at Adyar.FLAMES organize academic and technical events and in accordance with this,
While some Indians are open to the idea of a juicy steak, the majority seems to buy into the school of thought that considers red meat bad for health.
Arvind Kejriwal today targeted BJP President Nitin Gadkari, accusing him of
Surloy E.A. D’Souza of Thakode , a veteran Congress worker, passed away at a
The Managing director of Century group,MD of BMS College and real estate baron a Mangalorean P.Dayanand Pai was attacked
The city of Udupi witnessed the sight that was amazing and filled with reverence as the first Bishop of the newly erected Udupi Dioces, Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo made a grand entry into the city on his way to his official residence
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Congress Party’s leaders, Oscar Fernandes and Janardhana Poojary along with Karnataka State Congress President Dr. Parameshwar and SPG Central officials visited the Nehru maidan on Monday, October 15, 2012 at 9 am
Two persons were charred to death and seven others suffered severe burns when
Spelling more trouble to disgruntled BJP leader and former Chief Minister BSY
Jawahar (Joe) Sequeira was elected the president of Melbourne Konkan Community during the first annual general body meeting held recently. New office bearers for 2012-13 were elected. We would like to welcome our new office
Sending a tough message to rebel BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa, the party today expelled his loyalist and former union minister V Dhananjaya Kumar for six years from the organisation. The expulsion of Kumar, recently eased out as Karnataka’s Special Representative in Delhi
14th October 2012 will be written in golden letter as the Parishioners of Bejai St. Francis Xavier Parish as they celebrated their centenary on Sunday evening amidst rain pouring in unexpectedly.
One need not travel all the way to West Bengal to witness the grand Durga pooja festival. Thanks to the Bengali community in Mangalore, Durga pooja celebrations will kick off in true Bengali style from October 20. For Madhusudan Pal, a sculptor from West Bengal this Durga pooja
In one of the most memorable gatherings of thousands of people and in the presence of a number of dignitaries the newly formed Diocese of Udupi was inaugurated and Most Rev. Dr. Gerald Isaac Lobo was installed
Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek won the ATP Shanghai Masters, their third tour-level title of the season, after defeating Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna 6-7(7) 6-3 10-5, here today. The fourth seeded Indo-Czech pair saved
Ashwin Rodrigues (27) son of George Rodrigues and Evelyn Rodrigues (Pereira), brother of Late Sr. Lavina, Lancy and Tina
A builder was killed when he accidentally fell from a moving train, at Pangala in Kaup police station limits, on Monday morning.
Lokayukta police today submitted a ’not guilty’ report on a private complaint against former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa
Veerappa Moily, Central minister for corporate affairs addressed the Congress leaders and workers at the Circuit House, Mangalore on Sunday, October 14, 2012. Though his chief aim was to see to it that the preparations for the
After successfully hosting a high standard audition for Zee International Antakshari, Indian Cultural Society conducted a rocking high voltage concert featuring the man popularly known as the †Indian King of Disco’ - Bappi Lahiri first time ever in Kuwait on October 5 at 7.30 pm at the
The Pearl tent at the Safir International Hotel was packed to full to witness the event, The Punch Line a stand-up comedy show organized by M3 Event Management Company. The front rows were occupied by the who’s who in the diplomatic world in Kuwait. The chief guest of the evening
St. Francis Xavier Parishioners of Bejai, Mangalore celebrated vocations day honouring their own religious brothers and sisters serving in the Lord’s Vineyard all over the Nation. It was a moment for their
The date October 15, 2012 will be etched in the history of Udupi Diocese in particular and that of coastal region of India in general as the date on which the Catholics spread over the administrative district of Udupi got their own diocese and the
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked Parle Products to recall from the market the entire stock of its popular candy “Mango Bite” branding it “unsafe”. Officials of the FDA Konkan Division recently raided two locations in Raigadh and Bhiwandi and seized stock of the finished
A slight intensity earthquake hit Dakshin Kannad region of Karnataka this afternoon, the Indian Meteorological Department said.
Naach Baila Naach, a unique baila dance contest for those above 28 years, organized by Mogachi Lahran troupe led by Vincent Fernandes Cascia concluded on a high note, with Lavina Fernandes and Jagannath bagging the first place by beating eight other couples who [Video]
Foundation stone for Grace Ministry’s Divine Centre at Merla Padavu, Mangalore was laid on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 11.30 am. Dr. Bro. Andrew Richard said in his talk that the Grace Divine Centre will initially build the Hall to accommodate around 1000 people and will also have a
The Nursing Service Department and Sisters of Charity at Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital, organised a Seminar on “Life Style Disease – Prevention of Care” and Helath Camp, for priests and religious sisters on 12 October, 2012
Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Saturday warned his
A part of the centenary celebrations of St. Francis Parish of Bejai, Mangalore began with a magnificent cultural evening filled with beautiful traditional and folk dances. The event began at 6:30pm on Friday with a traditional pan-pod welcome by Vice President of Parish Council
Just two days to go, preparations for the long awaited historic event of the erection of the new Diocese of Udupi and installation of its first Bishop, Rev. Dr. Gerald Isac Lobo on Monday, October 15, 2012 have reached the penultimate
Four leading Konkani organizations - Jagotik Konknni Songhotton, Konkani Prachar Sanchalan, Nach Sobhann and Mandd Sobhann - will organize ’Yaya Ind-Ya Mayaya’ the first all-India Konkani dance contest, with auditions to take
The Year of Faith in Mangalore diocese was inaugurated at Rosario Cathedral on Thursday October 11 at 4.30 pm with the unveiling of the logo by Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, bishop of Mangalore. The bishop celebrated the Holy Eucharist along with vicar general, chancellor and
Deccan Chronicle Holdings Limited have reportedly sold the Deccan Chargers to a Mumbai based real estate company, Kamla
An unidentified person on Friday hurled a slipper at Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, during a protest against price rise by India Against Corruption activists and residents
The Dakshina Kannada District administration has again directed the Kukke
Mangalore Airport Director M.R. Vasudeva said on Thursday that Jet Airways would operate another daily flight service between Mangalore and Mumbai from October 28. The aircraft would leave Mumbai at 6.30 a.m. and arrive here at 8 a.m. It would take off at 8.30 a.m. and arrive in Mumbai at 10
Konkan Catholic Association, Mathikere conducted a free Children’s health camp at a remote village called Amalagondi in Sira Taluk, Tumkur District, which is situated about 105 KMs from Bangalore, on 7th October 2012, in association with the Amala Kutumba Abivrudhi Yojane (AKAY)
KONCAB - the Konkani Catholic Association Bangalore, established at the eastern part of Bangalore, has been organizing the annual Talents Show “Kalanjali” for the past several years. The event “Kalanjali” is organized for Konkani Catholics in Bangalore to promote the inherent talents
A city court Friday issued a non-bailable warrant against business tycoon Vijay Mallya and five others in a cheque bounce case. The 13th Metropolitan Sessions Court issued the warrant against crisis-hit Kingfisher airlines in a case filed by GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd
As the preparations for the constitution of the new Diocese of Udupi and installation of Rev. Dr. Gerald Isac Lobo as the first Bishop of the Diocese of Udupi are in full swing, Daijiworld Weekly in its unique way has added colour to the twin celebration by bringing out â€Udupi Diocese Special
President Pranab Mukherjee today inaugurated the ’Suvarna Vidhana Soudha’,
Sharing porn or obscene videos online or through multimedia messaging services (MMS) may soon attract a prison term up to
A two-day national-level conference on “Redefining Social Work Profession in Multi-cultural Contexts” organized by the post graduate department of social work, St Mary’s College, Shirva was inaugurated at Saude Sabha Bhavan Hall..
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the fourth "Fun Filled Evening 2012", on Friday October 19th at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at 5.30 pm. The objective of the group is to help the
In the Acts of the Apostles We learn that god has opened the door of faith for the early church But did you know that God has opened the door of the faith for each one of us and he invites us to step through the threshold into a deeper relationship with him The upcoming year of faith is an
Konkani Cultural Organization (KCO), Abu Dhabi, has announced that it will be organizing â€KCO Throwball Rolling Trophy (ladies & Mixed) Tournament 2012’, on November 16, 2012, at Abu Dhabi Indian School grounds. This is yet another opportunity for the sports lovers to give vent to their
The preparations for the constitution of the new Diocese of Udupi and installation of the new Bishop for the same, Rev. Dr. Gerald Isac Lobo at Kalyanpur on October 15, 2012 were reviewed by the administration under the leadership of
The Shiv Sena has called for shutdown in four districts of Maharashtra to "express the emotions" of people over President Pranab Mukherjee’s visit to Belgaum, the disputed town on the Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary, a party official said Wednesday. The president is Thursday
Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, who has been attacking his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders for
With city police arresting four more in the home stay attack case, the number of arrests in this case has gone up to 28.
Union steel minister Beni Prasad Verma has sparked controversy with his remarks that
Deprived from the Udupi Zilla Panchayath President – Vice President positions, the BJP’s rebel group (supporters of former Kundapura MLA Haladi Shrinivasa Shetty) succeeded in grabbing the President’s position in Udupi Taluk
Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leader and former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala on Wednesday backed the view that the marriageable age for girl be lowered to prevent the rising number of rapes in the state. "I am with
Law Minister Salman Khurshid Sunday produced pictures and documents to prove camps for the disabled were held and
Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods may help lower risk of stroke, according to new research. This may be because tomatoes are high in the antioxidant
A paradise for nature-lovers, Haridwar presents kaleidoscope of Indian culture and civilization. Haridwar also termed as ’Gateway to Gods’ is known as Mayapuri, Kapila, Gangadwar as well. The followers of Lord Shiva(Har) and followers of Lord Vishnu(Hari) pronounce this
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The outlet of Kentucky Fired Chicken here has been closed down by the state Food Safety Authorities after a worm was found in a chicken dish bought by a customer
Anti-corruption activist Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday described the Haryana government as an "agent" of realty major
Here’s some good news for those who have been demanding a night train service to reach Udupi, Kundapura, Bhatkal and Karwar from Bangalore. The Railway Board has decided to bifurcate the existing Yeshwantpur-Mangalore-Kannur Express (train nos. 16517/16518) at Mangalore.
The elocution competition organized by the Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at 3.15 pm in the church premises evoked good response as 37 students from different categories..
An outstanding Indian Classical Music & Dance Concert featuring Maestro Salil Bhatt on SATVIK VEENA & KATHAK Dance performance by Ms. Parwati Dutta & her troupe was held on Wednesday 03 October at the Abdul Aziz Hussain
Rachana, the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a seminar on “How Safety Conscious are You..? by Captain Ramprasad Kodialbail on Sunday, October 7, 2012 at La Oasis Roof Garden, Pio Mall.The seminar started with prayer by Leslie Rego. Vice President of Rachna Ivan
It is shocking that a number of dogs in Kappandakariya area have become victims of mysterious death. It is suspected that
The Constitution and various laws must be amended to prevent judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts from taking up post- retirement jobs, say legal experts. A couple of days ago, Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley suggested an embargo on
Here are some foods that are bursting full of health benefits but somehow never make it to most people’s plates. Starting today, make sure you include them in your everyday diet.
Karnataka today stopped release of Cauvery water from the Krishna Raja Sagar dam citing depleted storage, hours after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh made
Darren Sammy’s West Indies were crowned the new World Twenty20 champions on Sunday after a 36-run victory over hosts Sri Lanka in a dramatic final in Colombo on Sunday. The West Indies, restricted to 137/6 after electing to bat, hit back to bowl Sri Lanka out for 101 and silence a sell-out
Cocoa powder and dark chocolate can help improve blood circulation, according to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). The Swiss group, Barry Callebaut, the
The ruling BJP in Karnataka today slapped a show cause notice on party leader and Yeddyurappa loyalist V Dhananjaykumar
Caught in a controversy over allegations that he was favoured by realty major DLF, Robert Vadra today broke his silence
It was a great day for the members of St. Vincent D’Paul Society in Pangla as they celebrated their Patron Saints feast. St. Vincent D’Paul Society is doing a great work since many years and have been a great support to the under-privileged and poor through their various charitable..
Udupi Zilla Panchayath Election which was to be conducted on Thursday had to be postponed for the strange reason as some of the BJP members chose to stay away from the election. There are 25 members in Zilla Panchayath and to conduct the election meeting the required minimum 13..
The BJP Mahila Morcha protested against the Central UPA Government for the increase in diesel and cooking gas prices in a press meet held on Thursday, October 4, 2012. The BJP Mahila Morcha strongly
The Cauvery Horata Samithi of DK District addressing the Press Conference at Mangalore on Thursday, October 4, 2012 strongly opposed the release of Kaveri Water to Tamilnadu.
The declaration of Bajpe airport as International airport by the Union cabinet on Thursday logically should open up the coastal skies to multiple carriers operating
The sartorial taste of Dravidian politicians has evoked little excitement over the years. They always sport white
Rev. Fr Fredrick Moniz who is a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on Thursday October 4th 2012 at 11 a.m. in a private hospital
The forest department has sent the viscera of leopards which were found dead at the Hulipare in the Mudoor forest area of
The Union cabinet on Thursday accorded international status to Mangalore airport. Confirming this, Union minister for corporate affairs and power M Veerappa Moily told TOI from Delhi: The proposal to declare Mangalore as international airport was approved at the Union Cabinet meeting.
People who consumed one apple a day for four weeks have been found to have 40 per cent lower blood levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries, a study
The Feast of St. Francis Assisi was celebrated with great devotion by the Capuchin Friars of Assisi Nilaya, along with younger Brothers at the Assisi Nilaya, Naalku Beedhi, Kattingeri in natural surroundings of vegetation and plants along with the priests from the parish and neighbouring
Investigation into the sale of a baby boy by his mother in Odisha’s Jajpur district has revealed curious details — the money was
Union minister for corporate affairs and power M Veerappa Moily told that the proposal to declare Mangalore as international airport will be approved at the Union Cabinet meeting tomorrow.’’ When the union minister was here a few days back, Moily had said he would see to it that
Ruling out any conciliatory talks with party central leadership, sulking BJP strongman in Karnataka B S Yeddyurappa today said he was contemplating to float his own party. "I am not going to join any national outfit. I may build a new party. I will announce my decision after touring..
The only way to save the democracy in our country is the non violence movement of Gandhi. Until we find another way, it is inevitable to take our country through the route of Gandhi, said Udupi Government Women’s College Principal Dr. Ramadas Prabhu. He was speaking during his special
H B Karibasamma is hopeful that India will make euthanasia legal, like in some countries in the West. The 73-year-old retired primary school teacher who has been suffering from various health problems for the past 14 years had written to the President and Prime Minister
Theo Felix D’souza (48 years), Kuwait/Perampally, Son of Late Joseph Dsouza & Late Veronica Dsouza, Perampally. he survived by Wife Benedicta
Petrol price may be cut by about Rs 1.60 per litre later this month as appreciation of rupee against the US dollar has helped state firms make profit on the fuel.
Xavier Castelino, husband of Piyad Mary Castelino residing at Puthrottu, Moodubelle passed away on Tuesday, 2 October 2012. Late Xavier Castelino is survived by his
Often dieting does not work and later hampers our system when we get back to our normal eating routine. We share some easy tips to help you lose those excess
The ‘Cute Kid’ Photo Contest which is organized by Bellevision.com has already caught the attention of thousands and already received overwhelming support from all over the world. This photo contest organized to mark the Decennial
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The UAE’s leading integrated healthcare provider, NMC Healthcare, today unveiled its new expanded logistics centre at the Dubai Investments Park. With more than 65,000 “stock keeping units”, or individual product lines, NMC Trading is
The election commission on Wednesday announced the dates for the crucial assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal
BJP today alleged that instead of coming clear on whether expenses for UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi’s travel and
A meeting of the members of Bellevision USA was held at the residence of Thomas Menezes in Closter NJ on 8th September 2012. Mr. Thomas Menezes, current President of Bellevision USA highlighted the achievements during the past two years. Besides organizing the celebrations of Monti..
St Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle observed Gandhi Jayanthi on 2 October 2012. The Programme started with prayer song by the students. The Principal Fr. Lancy Saldanha, all the teachers SPL and GPL offered the flowers to the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.
If you are not yet aware of the goodness of gooseberry, it is high time that you got started. Gooseberry is one fruit that builds up body’s defense against infections.
Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley arrived in Bangalore late Monday but no meeting is scheduled with dissident leader B.S. Yeddyurappa as the former Karnataka
Two passengers were killed and four injuried when a passenger train derailed near Belgaum in Karnataka this evening due to flash floods which washed out tracks
Protests against release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu continued for the second day today with authorities deciding to deploy
Stating that the United Progressive Alliance was trying to sell the country, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said on
Activist Arvind Kejriwal today said he along with disabled activists will gherao the residence of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi
India Against Corruption (IAC) leader Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced an indefinite agitation to demand the resignation and arrest of law minister
Ferarites-UAE, an association of parishioners of St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar on the occasion of 5th anniversary celebration of the association is all set to host its first ever Throw Ball and Volley Ball tournament at Sharjah Wanderers Club Grounds on Friday, the 14th of Dec, 2012.
Two persons were killed and about eight persons were injured when a 407 goods tempo transporting people, from a work site over turned and fell on the railway tracks
Stressing that BJP will continue to oppose the decision taken by UPA government as part of economic reforms, BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu today said the party would
A huge gathering of General Public, healthy patients, faculty, students officials of Manipal University and others including children evinced a great deal of enthusiasm as they took part in the World Heart Day Walkathon 2012 Manipal here on Sunday. About a thousand keen participants..
Nama Tuluveru UAE one of the charity based organisation progressing on their preparation for grand ’Tuluvere Parba 2012’ met recently in Quick Bite Restaurant, Deira, Al Muteena to discuss and follow-up on the said programme. The meeting witnessed a record number of members and as usual
Unfazed by the uproar over FDI in retail and other tough decisions, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today indicated that the
Anna Hazare has said that he will not resort to fasting any more to press for his demands, and will fight for his causes through agitations. "Now onwards I will not undertake fast. In future I will fight for my causes through agitations," Hazare said last night at a Ganesh mandal..
In a splendid performance of singing completion held at Gems Private School Hall here on Friday Udupi’s Sabitha Mathias and Ujere’s Jeevan Edward Vaz reached the finals of Gulf Voice of Mangalore Semi-Finals. In this prestigious
Farmers of Malnad region have a new worry on their hands - menace of monkeys and wild boars. The beleaguered farmers, particularly in Theerthahalli, Hosanagar and Sagar taluks, have already had their share of trouble with rain fury and crop diseases that have adversely impacted..
Diabetes can be a bitter experience and most doctors recommend you exercise on a regular basis to help you lead a healthy and normal life. Exercise also helps in more
Bellevision Association baged the most prestigious Puraskar Award for the best association in U.A.E. The award was given away in a glittering ceremony during celebration of their 2nd anniversary and Sadhan Puroskar program staged at the [Video]
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Fresh trouble seems to be brewing in the State BJP with former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa staying away from party national executive and firming up his plans
When death comes it comes many ways and that too unexpectedly. We have heard so many deaths reccently especially in the rainy season wherein most of the ponds were filled to the brim and had been utilized these ponds by locals for emergency washing and bathing and children
The International Federation of Karnataka Christian Association (IFKCA) will present the â€IFKCA Ideal Teacher’ to four teachers at Kallianpur near here on September 28.IFKCA Louis Lobo district unit president told presspersons here on Tuesday that the Government had
After hosting audition for Zee International Antakshari, Indian Cultural Society brings you live excitement & entertainment with renowned playback singer & Music director Bappi Lahiri. An evening accompanied by Akriti Kakkar, Rajiv Nigam & many more artists with live orchestra from Bollywood.
24th September 2012 was a big day at Holy Hill Mangalore as it has celebrated its 15th Year Annual Day. A huge crowd of people from all walks of life arrived before 5.00 pm. The place was decorated with colourful lights, plants and flowers. The Holy Cross was surrounded by devotees
More than 100 million people will die and global economic growth will be cut by 3.2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030 if the world fails to tackle climate change, a report commissioned by 20 governments said on
Differences came to the fore in the NCP over the resignation of Ajit Pawar as Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister with his
The Lokayukta court today issued summons to former Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, his wife and another person on a complaint alleging
Suggesting that eating little and often is healthier for us, experts have said that we should eat as many as nine meals every day. They say this may help lower blood
The body of a person aged around 60-years was found with the throat slit open in a house at Gorigudda-Ujjodi under Mangalore South police station limits on
The monkey adventures of Jyothi Raj alias Koti Rama from Chitradurga left police in a tizzy and the crowd stupefied at PVS Kalakunj Road on Tuesday. The monkey man on his way to Udupi on invitation of ``huli veshadhari’’ Ashok Kadabettu to perform acrobatics at Udupi Nehru Maidan..
Konkani Natak Sabha ® Mangalore celebrated its 69th Anniversary day on 23rd September 2012 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore. Ex President of Mand Soban Mr Louis Pinto was the chief guest, Managing Director of Western Institute of Technology Mr Walter Stephen Mendes was the guest..
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal today said that mobile phone subscribers will not have to pay roaming charges from next year. "From next year. Our secretary has told you that it will be free from next year
The Ward level Monthi Festh was observed in St. John the Baptist II Ward on Sunday, September 23, 2012 at 12 noon at the residence of Mrs. Imilia Noronha.
A condolence meeting was held in Abu Dhabi for the founder member/committee member of Indian Social Centre,(ISC) Abu Dhabi, Sri Mangalore Amrut Tharanath Rao who passed away recently in Udupi/Mangalore. The condolence meeting was
JD(S) State President HD Kumaraswamy on Monday alleged that the BJP government has decided to release Rs 200 crore under its Savayava krushi Mission to Amritabhoomi Trust to fund its poll activities. Speaking to reporters here, he alleged that BJP has appointed three RSS..
The Annual General Body Meeting of the Konkani Catholic Welfare Association, Bhayandar (w) held on Sunday, 23rd September, 2012 at 9.30 a.m. at Our Lady of Nazareth School Hall. In the beginning the President George Sequeira welcome the members. Secretary Ronald D’Costa..
There was no word of any Naxal surrender as the week-long ceasefire announced by the state government against the Left wing renegades ended at 6pm on Sunday.
Seeds should be eaten regularly or eaten as a pastime activity, whichever suits. Why? Because it tastes good and it’s also very healthy. Seeds are meant to be eaten and
The 12 semi-finalists of GVOM- 3 UAE chapter, are all set to prove their talents before an eagerly awaiting audience of Konkani-speaking people in the UAE. The venue for the event, to be held on September 28, is none other than Dubai Gem Private School, located conveniently on Oudh Meta Road,
Recently, Pravin Fernandes, Animator of youth of Infant Jesus church, Dombivli, asked me if I would join him and 32 youth from the church for a day’s trekking and hiking to Peb Fort. We have been together in the youth for a long time. It had been a couple of years since I had gone on a trek.
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India is expected to soon seek consultations with the US under the aegis of World Trade Organization (WTO) on visa fee hike for professionals
21st September 12 was one of the most memorable days for ten parishioners of Belthangadi Varado celebrated Monti-Fest with great devotion and honour of B.V. Mary. It was also the day they celebrated their second
Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza made an emphatic appeal to National Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry to recognize the Catholic youth of India and to make sufficient use of the Catholic youth force of India. He was speaking today September 23rd at Bishop’s
SFX KUTAM UAE, the association uniting parishioners of Mudarangadi in the U.A.E. celebrated Monthifest at Winny’s Restaurant Karama, Dubai on Friday, September 21. The event took off at 7.30pm with welcome by Anil Prakash Dsouza. Children venerated the statue of Maria Bambina..
Out of 12 contestants who participated in Gulf Voice of Mangalore-3 singing competition Remy D’Souza and Preema Pinto made it to the finals with their golden voice and now has a chance to win the most prestigious GVOM-3 Winner’s trophy. MCA (Mangalore Cultural Association) one
NSS Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence PU College on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11 am in the College Hall. The programme was presided over by Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of the PU College. Shri Sindha SS, Deputy Director of PU Education Department, Udupi Zone was the chief guest.
Microsoft Windows 8 Appfest made history by setting a new Guinness world record for most participants in a software
Following three days festivities, religious rituals, cultural programmes and games, the Ganesh Idol that was installed in the Geetha Mandir near Santekatte, Moodubelle was immersed in the pond near Thirlapalke on Friday, September 21, 2012
In a closely contested Gulf Voice Mangalore -Season 3 two Kuwait Konkani singers Lavina Praphulla D’Souza and Orson D’Souza made it to the finals in a glittering ceremony. The grand singing contest was presented by Youth Recreation
St. Aloysius College Alumni/ae Association (SACAA) held its Annual General Meeting on the College campus on September 14, 2012 on a high note - riding on its excellent record in the year gone by and opening the vista on optimistic future, centering on the prospect of achieving the dream of
The Vamanjooreans living in UAE celebrated their Nativity Feast of Monthi Fest on Friday 21st September 2012 at Bangalore Empire Hotel Party Hall, Karama, Dubai. About 125 Vamanjoor parishioners were gathered to celebrate Monthi Fest. Mr. Lynal Monteiro the Master of ceremony..
Ganeshotsava has been not only the religious and family festival, but also a festival during which cultural activities and programmes have been presented especially in the Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava Mandals.
Justifying the recent decisions on FDI and diesel price hike, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the time has come for
In what would be a huge relief to Manmohan Singh government, the Samajwadi party chief Mulayam Singh
Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday said he was facing a “suffocating environment” in the Bharatiya Janata Party and indicated that he would take a decision on quitting the party by December-end.
Ganesh Chaturthi (Chowthi) was celebrated with traditional fervour in different places in Moodubelle on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. In the residence of late Vttaldas Kini, the idol of Ganesha has been worshipped since the last 45 years and the tradition continues under his..
The coming to earth of Mary heralded Joy to the world. For from her has risen the “Sun of Justice”, Christ our God, the promised Messiah. The feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monthi Festh (Feast) and..
Ganesh Chowthi Day in the Morning Ganesh Idol was brought from the School of personnel who prepares it. Elder House elder personnel visits to his place, he draws the eye point (Dristhty) to the idol and make a pray to Supreme Lord and handover the idol to the member in charge.
Though Udupi district was carved from the erstwhile Dakshina Kannada district 15 years ago, the district had only one KSRTC depot at Kundapur. With the work on KSRTC depot at Udupi is under progress
The 12 hours nationwide bandh call by the NDA alliances and the Left parties evoked mixed response throughout the district. The bandh was peaceful and partial without any untoward incidents reported from anywhere in the district. The bandh call against the Congress led UPA government
Unfazed by opposition even from its own allies, government today went ahead implementing its decisions to allow FDI in
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s bid to resolve the row over Cauvery river water-sharing, by asking Karnataka to release 9,000 cusecs
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar on Tuesday admitted that the charges of misuse of over Rs 600 crores of central
The stage is set for the semi-finals of Gulf Voice of Mangalore -3 Qatar chapter. Qatar’s best 12 are well-prepared and awaiting September 21 to set the Al Ghazal stage on fire. It’s going to be a tough competition as stated by the MCA’s organizing team and well qualified Judges are on their
First day of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in India as the "Gouri - Programme". In this Day the married woman traditionally decorates the coconut in traditional manner. Along with it all type of nature’s grown fruits are also decorated with flowers and Images of Lord Eshwar (Mahadeva)..
Three UAE Konkani Catholic organizations have been nominated for the ’Saadhan Puroskar’ or ’Achievement Award’ as earlier announced by Little Flowers (an association of parishioners of St Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, Mukamar living in the UAE).The award was announced
Ferarites UAE, an association of St. Francis Xavier Church, Ferar, celebrated Monti Fest, a feast of Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary, with great devotion on Thursday, 13 September at Bangalore Empire Restaurant, Karama in the presence of a
Our Lady of Fatima Church, Pernal, organized 5 days retreat from Monday 10 to Friday 14 September 2012, between 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm on the occasion of “Salvi” of Mother of Sorrows. Fr. Sunil D’souza, Parish Priest of Thanirubavi and Fr. Arun D’souza,Dominican Priest were..
The Trinamool Congress Wednesday refused to back off over issues which
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday announced that the Trinamool Congress was withdrawing
Continuing the attacks on his own partymen, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today urged Deputy Chief Minister K S Eswarappa to quit the ministry
Bhagawati Enterprises dealing with shamiana, chairs, and metal pandals for various programmes was inaugurated at
FAMAD Pernal, the association uniting parishioners of Pernal in the U.A.E. celebrated Monthifest at Windsor Hall, Winchester Hotel Apartments, Dubai on Friday, September 14. The event took off at 7.30pm with welcome by president Wilfred Mathias. Children venerated the statue..
Former Mr. Universe, Manohar Aich, who turned 100 on March 18, 2012 said in Kolkota that happiness and life without tension are the key to his longevity. The 150 cm tall (or short?) won the Mr. Universe body-building title and 1952 and has been dubbed “Pocket Hercules”. His sound-bites
For the first time Indian Cultural Society brings you live excitement of ZEE -International ANTAKSHARI in Kuwait. Audition & first round will be held in Kuwait, there after followed by semi finals in India & Grand Finale in Dubai. Complete team of Carnival films & Zee TV will be in Kuwait for
The Mangalorean Community of Washington DC metropolitan area under the banner of Mangalorean Association, Inc. celebrated the feast of nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with religious fervor and gaiety on September 16, 2012. The feast which is traditionally celebrated..
The ICYM Unit of Kanajar with the cooperation of the District Government Hospital, Udupi organized Blood Donation Camp in the Church Hall on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 9 am to 12 noon.The Blood Donation Camp was inaugurated at 9 am with the welcome address by Miss Renita Lobo,
Monthi Festh was observed in St. John the Baptist I Ward on Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 12.15 pm. At the residence of
For the first time, the Kesara Gaddhe sports organized as part of the Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava celebrations of Moodubelle-Kattingeri Villages drew enthusiastic crowds at Edmeru on Sunday, September 2012 from 2 pm till 6 pm.
Monti Fest at Immaculate Conception Church, IC Colony Borivli was celebrated by Canara Konkani Association Borivli (CKAB) ON 9th September, 5.45 pm. Programme started with the blessing of corn and offering flowers near the entrance. Then people marched on a procession to the church for a Konkani
Taking a jibe at Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, Gujarat Chief Minister
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in his Popemobile to lead an open-air mass in the Lebanese capital Beirut. Pope Benedict XVI prayed that leaders in the Middle East work towards peace reconciliation, in his homily at an open air mass on Beirut’s waterfront. Pope Benedict was speaking at an open-air
In the process of the establishment of Suzlon Project for producing electricity from wind machines, in the last 3 years the Koraga families of Abbedi and Bogger Lachchil who were displaced will be provided with the regularized shelters, said Udupi Zilla Panchayath Chief Administrative Officer
Sacred Heart Church Bahrain’s Konkani Catholic Community celebrated Monthi Fest, Konkan Harvest Festival in grand way on Friday, 7th September 2012. Nine days Novena and Mass in preparation for the feast along with retreat preached by visiting Priest Fr Alban D’Souza, commenced on 29th August.
The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Nupur Talwar in connection with the May 2008 Aarushi -Hemraj double murder case.
Some Indian dishes contain healthy ingredients like vegetables, whole grains and other routine ingredients such as pulses, lentils and legumes. However,
As part of the Small Christian Community (SCC) since last year the practice of observing Monthi Festh at the Ward level
Stressing that Trinamool Congress can oppose and offer its own proposals even
Brother Moscheni must surely have been looking at his own painting of Jesus’ miracle of healing the Centurion’s servant before he prayed. For such faith-rousing and seeped in the colors of life are these paintings that it would move everyone to pure awe of the painter as well as his inspiration, the Lord. And these paintings are in the
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For the first time since its formation, Bellevision Bahrain had the unique opportunity to celebrate Monti Fest, which was at Papillon Restaurant on 14th September with 140 crowed. One more great chance to show the unity and strengthen the BV family bond. The celebration began..
There was good response to the Free Eye Camp organized at Lions Seva Bhavan Moodubelle on Sunday, September 16, 2012 from 9 am to 12.30 pm. as 165 persons took advantage of the camp and had their eyes checked by renowned Eye Specialists Dr. Krishna Prasad, M.S. (Optho), Prasad..
Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 14th September 2012 at the Indian Public School Auditorium, Salmiya, Kuwait with sense of zeal. Infant Mother Mary’s statue was well decorated with jasmine flowers brought all the way..
Members of Abu Dhabi’s Konkani Prayer Group came together on Friday, 14th September 2012 to celebrate their favorite Family Feast of the year, i.e. Monti Fest. Having partaken in the Eucharistic Celebration to commemorate the Nativity of BVM on
The Nativity Feast of Our Blessed Mary, we all fondly call as ’Monthi Fest’ was celebrated with devotion and grandeur by Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) community with their family and friends on 14th September 2012 at Indian Community School, Khaitan. This is the consecutive
The 2012 Olympics may be done and dusted and, as with anything this size, there are mixed opinions as to its success, but what a way to show the world at its best: camaraderie, friendly competition, appreciation and respect for the talent of other nations. Hence one has to wait
The erection of the diocese of Udupi and the solemn installation ceremony of Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo as the first bishop will be held at Kallianpur Milagres Cathedral Grounds on October 15. On July 16, the Pope Benedict XVI announced the erection of the diocese of Udupi and..
The Konkani community of Abu Dhabi braced the hot and humid conditions and attended the traditional Monti Fest in large numbers. The preparations had started much earlier with little kids and parents getting ready for the
A teacher of a private school here has been booked after her alleged corporal
Abbasiya families of the Konkani Community in Kuwait celebrated Traditional Harvest Festival (Monthi Fest) on 14th September 2012 at the Integrated Indian School Auditorium. The event started with Konkani mass at 6pm followed by entertainment program and fellowship dinner.
Millions of people across Karnataka were stranded Friday, as state-run bus services remained crippled for the second day owing to indefinite strike by about 110,000 employees of various transport corporations in the state over steep wage hike and other demands. In cities and towns..
The challenges faced by HR managers in present day scenario in industries are getting tougher and the industrial relations climate is getting vitiated,” said Vijay Nair
The Mangaloreans residing in Melbourne, along with the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’souza, under the Sponsorship of Melbourne Konkan Community (MKC) Australia, gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Mission Church, Hoppers Crossing at 11.45 am on
The feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Fest) also known as the Harvesting Feast and above all “Family Feast” holds a primary importance in the lives of Konkan people."Belle Vision" in USA celebrated the Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady, Monthi Feast..
"Konkan Taram (Jerimeri)" a parish association of St. Jude Church Jerimeri Mumbai, Celebrated 21st Annual Nativity Feast ( which is a Mangalore Tradition, widely known as "Monti Fest" in Konkani ) on Sunday, 9th September 2012. The association "KONKAN TARAM - JERIMERI" was formed
Tulu Koota Kuwait, in Coordination with Indian Doctors Forum, Kuwait Medical Association, Indian Dentist Alliance in Kuwait and Kuwait Heart Foundation conducted a Free Medical check-up & consultation Camp on Friday, 14th September 2012 at
Air India has announced fresh flight schedule of flights to various destinations in the Middle East and Mumbai from Mangalore. This schedule is applicable from September 17 to October 26. According to new schedule Mangalore Dubai flight (IX 383) will operate on Wednesday..
Apparently upset over BJP leader Ayanur Manjunath’s remarks on actor and JD(S) leader Pooja Gandhi, JD(S) State President H D Kumaraswamy has decided to ask
Jossy D’Souza (22) who met with an accident near Vittal on August 6 last month, succumbed to injuries in High Land Hospital
Rajesh Gundu Rao, son of late chief minister R Gundu Rao, breathed his last Thursday afternoon. He was hospitalised here on August 28, following brain haemorrhage. He was in the intensive care unit since his hospitalisation. He is survived by his wife Sushma, a daughter, mother..
Newly bought commercial space for the office use of VASAI KONKANI WELFARE ASSOCIATION (VKWA) was inaugurated on a Monti Fest Day evening (Sep 8) at 5.30pm by Mr. Albert W. D’Souza, chairman of Aldel education trust. The office is located at the heart of the city of VASAI
Jnanaganga PU College and ISHARE Mangalore sub chapter jointly conducted a programme on “Eco System, Global Warming and Climate Change” at Jnanaganga P U College on 12 September 2012 at 9.30a.m . The programme was..
The Mangalorean Association of Canada celebrated the Monthi Fest - the birth of our Blessed Mother Mary on September 9th, 2012 following all our Mangalorean traditions. This year marks the tenth anniversary for MAC and over 400 Mangaloreans from all over the Greater Toronto..
Neopharma- Abu Dhabi’s leading generic pharmaceutical manufacturing facility inaugurated its dedicated world class research and development centre in Musaffah on September 10th, 2012. Dr. B. R. Shetty - MD & CEO of Neopharma quoted the Hippocratic Oath as his guiding..
Want to shed those extra pounds but still eat your favourite junk foods? Well, drinking tea could be the solution. Researchers at Kobe University, Japan found that regular
Believe it or not, 60-year-old Akku and 59-year-old Leela, residents of Kinnimulki and Beedinagudde in Udupi respectively, have been working as scavenger/sweeper in Government Women Teachers Training Institute at Udupi for a meagre basic salary of Rs 15 per month for the last 42 years!
Thousands of commuters depending on Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) services will be
Girish Acharya(29) who met with tragic accident at Nellikatte as the city bus Sree Sathyanath, Jai Ganesh rammed into his bike as he was taking his nephew Pavan to Alevoor school on Monday, September 10, passed away
Political pressure from within the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) over fuel price hike forced the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs meeting, which was scheduled to be held later on Tuesday, to be postponed. While the Finance and Petroleum ministries want an immediate hike,
The first batch of the Udupi Taluk Grama Panchayth members had undergone the â€Lab to land’ training program for the volunteers, being implemented by the state government under the â€Bharath Nirman’ program of the central government in Taluk Panchayath premises recently. As part of the training,
Two things are full of benefits for the human being, lukewarm water and pomegranate. Pomegranate is a seasonal fruit so I tried an experiment with dried
In the 1970s, when I walked from Colaba to my office in Ballard Estate, in Mumbai, I used to observe a lady in her thirties leading her son, in his early teens, by the hand along Colaba Causeway to his school at Convent Street. I knew that the lady had lost her young husband when the boy was
A weaver and his wife allegedly poisoned their two children to death before hanging themselves from the ceiling fan of their
Terming coalgate as a "bigger scam" than 2G, Samajwadi Party today demanded
Water may be the elixir of life, but it sure can send your health into a tailspin, even endanger your life, if you drink too much of it. While packaged water, juice and cola
At the beginning, Mr. Albert Martis the leader(Gurkar) of the ward welcomed all. Then we began the celebration by saluting
JAKC (Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community), celebrated “Monthi Fest” (Nativity of the Blessed Mother Mary) on 8th September at 8:00 PM in the St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali with High Mass in Konkani offered by Rev. Fr. Clifford Fernandes, visiting priest hailing from..
As a part of Nativity feast, Quiz competition was held in the church hall at 3 pm on 9 September 2012. ICYM Pernal conducted the competition. Seven wards of the parish participated in this competition. The quiz consisted of several rounds of questions from Bible, Konkani Literature..
KCAUK celebrated the Monti-Fest on September 08, 2012 at the Gandhi Hall in Manchester UK. It was the consecutive seventh celebration of the feast of Nativity by KCA UK in the United Kingdom. The Mangalorean Konkani speaking families from different parts of UK gathered on time..
The city bus, Sree Sathyanath, Jai Ganesh driven by Vishwanath Acharya collided with a bike at Nellikatte, near Moodubelle in the morning at around 8.30 am on Monday, September 10, 2012.The bike rider Girish Acharya (27)
The Bhajana Mandali of Kattingeri celebrated Shri Krishna Janmashtami on Sunday, September 9, 2012 by conducting various competitions. Devdas Hebbar, President of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat inaugurated the programme by lighting the lamp along with other prominent persons
Differences among the Ashta Mutt seers seem to be a never-ending saga. On Sunday, it resulted in two car festivals on the streets of the temple town. But devotees did not complain, as it was a twin delight for them. Shiroor Mutt seer Lakshmivarateertha broke centuries-old tradition..
A grand Monti Fest was celebrated at St. John’s Evangelist Parish Shankerpura with a great devotion. A large number of faithful gathered at the community hall this time at 7,0am instead of usual grotto due to expected rains.
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle organized Talent Day in the Parish Hall on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 4 pm to 7.30pm. Prior to the variety entertainment programme, a brief stage function was organized presided over by Rev. Fr. Joswey
Harvest festivals are annual celebrations that occurs around the time of the main harvest of a given region. Given the differences in climate and crops around the world, harvest festivals can be found at various times throughout the world. Harvests festivals typically feature feasting, both family and public,
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Every year, on September 8, across the world the Catholic community gears up for the celebration of Monthi feast of our Lady. The harvest festival is celebrated along with the birthday of Mother of Jesus.A series of 9 Novenas to the Blessed Virgin Mary are recited on a daily basis,at the end
The Naxalite, who was gunned down at an exchange of fire at Bilinele in Cheru forest area of Dakshina Kannada district on
Monthi Fest, the feast of Nativity of Mother Mary, was celebrated with religious fervour at St. Lawrence Church, Bondel. A large congregation, with children with flowers in the forefront, assembled on the Church Hall foreground. After the Parish Priest, Fr. Andrew D’ Souza, welcomed the assembly
Assumption Konkani Sangh, Kandivli (W) organised the Monti Fest (nativity of Mother Mary’s feast) on 15th September 2012 at Church of Our Lady of Assumption, Kandivli West. Before the mass corn was blessed by Rev. Fr. Baptist Pais and Rev. Fr. Byron Mendonca. Children brought flowers..
The preparation for the Monthi Festh had started with nine days of novena. During the feast mass, Rev. Dr. Mark Castelino, the parish priest of Tacode raised the spiritual level of the parishioners through his effective sermons on the theme “Let us build God-fearing and faithful families”.
In St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, the liturgical service of the Monthi Festh began at 8.30 am. Due to the rainy atmosphere, the usual practice of blessing the new paddy (Novem) was shifted from the Cross Hill to..
Aangann Konknechem Riyadh celebrated Monthi Fest on Friday September 7.The new corn (novem) was brought from Mangalore and delicious homemade vegetarian meal consisting of allum-dhento, thoushya karamb, sango, podwalen, karathe, thendlim, ghosalim, benda, moog, sonno, sanna, shoyo and
Telecom regulator Trai has asked telecom companies to de-activate the international
The Konkan Community of Sharjah St.Michaels Church celebrated the Feast Nativity on Thursday, 6 September 2012 with religious fervour, traditional cultural show and fellowship. More than 2000 strong community members
VASAI KONKANI WELFARE ASSOCIATION (VKWA) is one among the fast growing konkani organisations.
Seeking to blame the government for the partially washed out monsoon session, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Friday blamed
The city has plunged into preparatory mood for the coming Krishna Janmastami and Ganesh Chathurthi festivals with the streets getting filled with flower vendors. This year Krishna Janmastami will be celebrated on Saturday September 8 and Mosaru Kudike on Sunday September 9.
A teacher should not be like static water, instead should always be creative. Making a student aware of the country’s corruption, terrorism, awareness of social duties and must create hope in the children, said Udupi District Education Officer Ashok Kamath. He was speaking upon honouring
The children are being taught to grow economically, but the education system has failed to transform them into good citizens. The education produces intelligent persons; even those accused in the terrorism activities recently were all highly educated! The children need education with
After the stupendous success of two seasons of ’Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ - a mega Konkani singing talent hunt show by Youth Recreation Center, Kuwait is all geared up to host the semifinals of GVOM Season 3 on September 21 at the American International School auditorium from 5 pm onwards.
Teaching and non-teaching staff of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions-Church Aided Higher Primary School, St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, St. Lawrence PU College, St. Lawrence English Medium High School and newly established
DK Zilla Panchayat, Public Education Department, Mangalore and Mangalore South Zone Teachers Day Celebration Committee jointly celebrated DK District level Teachers Day on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 11 am in the Town Hall. The function was presided over by Yogish Bhat,
Only teachers can shape the children into literate, knowledgeable and most importantly into good persons, which the teachers have been doing very well today. In spite of various problems; the teachers are shaping them into good
Washington Post today admitted certain parts of its controversial article on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh were taken from
The Divine Generation Ministries Bethel Church Trust President Pastor Sunil John
A Muslim girl was allegedly assaulted by her fellow students for not taking part in the protest organised by Akhil Bharatiya
Close on the heels of deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar quitting his post, all NCP ministers in the Maharashtra government have submitted their resignations to party’s
At least 52 persons were burnt to death and 50 injured today in a devastating blaze that raged through a fireworks factory on
K. Laxmikanth Bhat, the Headmaster of Nandalike Govt Higher Primary School has been honoured with the ‘Best Teacher
St. Lawrence English Medium High School observed Teachers Day on September 5, 2012. Mrs. Lakshmi Shetty, the chief guest of the day delivered the Teachers Day message. Guest of honour Aphrojin Quadros and Mrs. Rovita Fernandes wished the teachers. Principal, Fr. Lancy Saldnha highlighted
The 3rd phase expansion project construction work of Malpe all season fishing port shall be completed in 2014, said Port Minister Kota Srinivasa Poojary. He visited all the fishing ports of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts and inspected the development construction works on Tuesday.
We have to develop the feeling to first love our country, our native place and our society. Well being of the society is our well being. Teachers teach the lessons and the way of living to the children with love. The root inspirations to our achievements are from the teachers, said Belman
Teachers Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in St. Lawrence PU College on Wednesday, September 5, 2012, the birthday of the former President of India, Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. In the morning there were lucky games for the teachers.The stage function inside the hall began with prayer
Mrs. Gretta Rebello, who is the present Corporator from 34 Kadri-Shivbagh Ward was conferred with two prestigious awards by Bhishm Narain Singh, former Governor of Tamilnadu and Assam at a seminar held at Delhi on August 29, 2012.
It seems that the cauldron of protest against the attack on youth in Home Stay at Padil is being kept boiling by various groups and political parties which are keen in putting the BJP Government in the Karntaka state on mat. On Tuesday,
The Third annual general meeting of Little Flower Mukamar, was held at Pingara Restaurant, Karama on Friday 31st August 2012.The agenda of the meeting was to elect a new executive committee for the year 2012-2014. Reshma D’cruz, was unanimously elected as the..
A well known social worker Mr. Peter D’Souza (who was also a close friend of KCWA member Late Mr. Johny Surathkal) contacted one of the Committee members of Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) Mangalore (Mrs. Jessy Pinto) and reported the ill health..
Panic gripped the people of Mumbai after a part of a metro bridge under construction collapsed at suburban Andheri in Mumbai on Tuesday.
An increase in petrol, diesel, domestic cooking gas (LPG) and kerosene prices looks "imminent" after the Finance Ministry said it has no money to provide for fuel
The body of the school girl who had allegedly committed suicide by jumping into Nethravathi River about a week back was found on the Manjeshwar beach in Kerala
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) on Tuesday flagged off the country’s longest (14.5 mts) inter-city Volvo multi-axle bus.
Facing public outcry over legislators undertaking a foreign trip when the state is hit by drought, Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today ordered cancellation of an overseas "study" tour by a legislature committee and asked them to return. "The foreign tour by MLAs..
The State government would extend the solar street light project to all parts of the State in the coming days, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar said here on Monday. Speaking at the inauguration of Solarcon India 2012, a solar energy event, being held at the Bangalore International..
Finance Minister P. Chidambaram at the conference of Chief Commissioners/DGs of Customs, Central Excise & Service Tax in
Over 300 people including 114 women and four organisers were arrested after police raided a party at a hotel where liquor was
Men with ring fingers that are shorter than their index fingers are thought to have lower levels of testosterone and thus have a better chance of recovering from
The cultures of the coastal Karnataka and Kerala state are intimately mixed, irrespective of the different languages and social life style.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj on Sunday indicated that her party could allow a discussion in Parliament on coal scam, if the government
CSI Shanti Cathedral, 150th Anniversary Celebration Committee and Karnataka Christian Educational Society jointly celebrated Teachers Day on Sunday, September 2012 at 4 pm at the Bishop Jathanna Auditorium, KTC Campus, Balmatta, Mangalore. Rev. fr. Prashant Madtha S.J.,
The Catholic Board of Education (CBE) celebrated Teachers’ Day on Monday, September 3, 2012 from 10 am to 1 pm. Rev. Fr. Joseph Martis, Rector of St. Joseph’s Seminary presided over the function. Mr. Prabhakar Nirmarga, Deputy Registrar
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Dance competition for different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday September 2. The Competition was held in three categories i.e. Below below 10 years, 10 to 15 years and above 15 years in Ladies duet, Gents duet,
Chennai is the medical center of India. It is the city where expert doctors are available and the best care to a patient can be found. Multi and super specialty hospitals have been established across the city over a period of time. Madras Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology (MIOT)
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A doctor’s fiancée goes to a chemist to get the doctor’s love note deciphered. This is a standing joke on the illegible handwriting of doctors. But can you understand your doctor’s scrawl? The answer would be no from most. It could soon be a thing of the past if one goes by the
A joint programme of inauguration of the renovated Kattingeri Lake, release of juvenile fish in the lake, distribution of plants, Vanamahotsava and distribution of grass seeds was organized near the Kattingeri Lake on Sunday, September 2..
The Guddhali Pooje to widen and improve the road from the Lions Seva Bhavan to Ganapana Katte under NABARD Rural Infrastructural Development Fund-16 programme was conducted on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at 10 am near Babbaryakere.The Guddhali Pooje was
Nearly 15000 families received Manipal Arogya Cards at a function organized by G Shanker Family Trust, Mogaveera Sangha and Manipal University at Shamili
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Sunday said that Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray is publicity-hungry and has nothing to do with
Biting the bullet, the government today hiked diesel prices by a steep Rs 5.62 per litre
State PWD Minister C. M. Udasi laid the foundation stone for Vakeel Bhavan near the court premises on September 1, Saturday. Addressing the gathering, Mr. Udasi said that the state government has allocated Rs. 53 crore for the development of judiciary infrastructure..
Launching a month-long campaign ahead of assembly elections, Gujarat chief minister
Dr N S Chennappa Gowda, deputy commissioner of Dakshina Kannada inaugurated the international dermatopathology conference at Decennial Memorial hall, Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) here on Saturday September 1.
Deccan Chargers, the champions of second edition of Indian Premier League, is
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has assets worth around Rs 10.73 crore, double that
On the auspicious occasion of the birthday of Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish priest of Belle and Correspondent of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions on September 1, 2012, the much awaited Computer Lab of...
A rally followed by a protest condemning the attack on students at a birthday party in a Padil home stay on July 28, and against the continued attack by the moral police on the city’s youth was jointly jointly by the Youth Congress..
Parishioners expressed their respect, affection and greetings to Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes on the occasion of his birthday on September 1, 2012 after the morning Novena Mass. In spite of the rains, the church was full to capacity..
Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad on Sunday said Bal Thackeray, Uddhav
Sebastian Jumail, Mayor of Dieppe, Francehas officially invited the city based intrepid hobby group of kite flyers - Team M angaloret o represent India
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) in collaboration with ICYM/YCS distributed scholarships worth Rs 8.5 lac to 208 PUC and degree students at a ceremony at Shanthi Kiran, Bajjodi here on Saturday September 1.Fr William Menezes,
Researchers have confirmed that we already know - a white and evenly spaced set of teeth makes people seem more attractive, and have also explained the
Blood Donation Drive jointly organized by St. Mary’s ITI, Udupi, Lions Club of Moodubelle, NSS of St. Lawrence College, Moodubelle and District Government Hospital, Udupi was organized at St. Mary’s ITI on Saturday, September 1, 2012
If there was any doubt that the South American ‘study tour’ by Karnataka legislators would be a junket, it was
A lawyer on Monday told the Supreme Court that a 2011 rape and wrongful
The Mangalore Taluk-level Inter-school Hockey Tournament got off at Central Football Maidan, Mangalore in spite of dampening weather on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 9 am. The tournament was inaugurated by lighting lamp by former MCC commissioner J R Lobo. The guests of honour included..
Precilla Priya Mendonca (34 Years), Wife Of Herry Peter Mendonca & mother of
A Mumbai special court Friday sentenced mafia don Arun Gawli to life sentence for the 2007 killing of Shiv Sena corporator
Gujarat riots: Maya Kodnani gets min 28 years & Babu Bajrangi get life term in Naroda Patia case
Stringent new radiation norms for mobile phone towers and mobile handsets will come into effect Sep 1 across the country
As the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) first chief minister in Karnataka B.S. Yeddyurappa and scores of legislators battle cases against them related to what has come to be known as land-grabbing, the state government is struggling now to find land to dump the thousands of tonnes..
Kudi Vasantha Shetty, headmaster of Sri Vishnumurthy High School at Kudi village in Udupi taluk of Udupi district, has been chosen for the national-level Best Teacher Award, according to the Department of Public Instruction here on Thursday. Mr. Shetty has been serving..
The Mangalore University will organize three- day Inter-Collegiate Cultural Festival for the students studying in its affiliated and constituent colleges from September 3rd to September 5th at the University Campus, said Vice Chancellor
Kanchana Automotive, authorized dealer Ashok Leyland Light vehicles, commercially launched â€Dost’, Ashok Leyland’s first entry in India’s fast expanding LCD segment, said Mr Nithin Seth, executive director of Ashok Leyland Limited. He was speaking after inaugurating the new showroom..
Nine defence personnel, including five officers, were killed Thursday when two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters collided mid-air near Jamnagar in Gujarat
China "illegally" refers to Arunachal Pradesh as south Tibet and claims around 90,000 sq km of Indian territory there, Rajya Sabha was informed today. "China disputes the international boundary between India and China in the eastern sector and claims approximately 90,000 sq km of Indian
The Dakshina Kannada District BJP Yuva Morcha organized a protest meeting against the Coalgate on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 4pm in front of the D.C.’s office, Mangalore. The BJP Yuva Morcha members were seen shouting slogans against the Congress government and
Though it rained in the morning, school children in neat uniforms carrying their school bags and flowers came to the church in large number joined by the parishioners on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 8.30 am for the first day of the Novena Mass. Fr. Lancy Saldanha.. [Video]
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi has refused to apologize for the 2002 riots in the state. "One only has to ask for
Kannada film actor Arjun was today arrested for allegedly harassing his wife
Thanksgiving offered to city’s lifeline Suvarna river on Tuesday by people led by the political leaders near Sheembra temple. Like in the last 3 – 4 years Suvarna river has provided the drinking water to Udupi city this year also. On behalf of the people of city Udupi MLA Rabhupathi Bhat offered
The Supreme Court today upheld the death sentence of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack convict Mohammed Ajmal Amir Kasab
Keralites today celebrated the harvest festival of Onam with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm, commemorating a mythical past of peace, prosperity and equality.
MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Thursday made a U-turn and agreed to go on air music reality show ’Sur Kshetra’, featuring upcoming signers from India and Pakistan.
The temple town of Udupi has decided to go the green way. Realizing that plastic carry bags were the major contributing factor for artificial floods during rains and also as an environment conscious move, the Udupi made the city municipal council has decided to ban plastic bags..
Mandd Sobhann will be organizing the fourth Global Konkani Music Awards on December 9, 2012 at 6.30pm at Kalaangann. This information was given by Eric Ozario(Gurkaar) of Mandd Sobhann at a Press Meet held on Wednesday, August 29,
Corporation Bank launches Grand Festival Bonanza for Various Loans Schemes of the Bank from September 01, 2012 for a limited period. The Bonanza is offered for Home Loans, Vehicle Loans, NRI Home Loans, Doctor Plus (Finance for Medical Professionals) and Vyapar Schemes..
Palale Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya took charge as the Registrar (Administration) of
The district and sessions court on Tuesday rejected the bail applications of 17 accused involved in the attack on a group of partying youths at Morning Mist, a homestay at Padil here, on July 28. Though 20 persons had filed bail pleas, only 17 applications came up for hearing on Tuesday..
Ashwin J. Pereira from Moodbidri was appointed as the State JD(S) Secretary by President S. Madhu Bangarappa. This was announced at the Press Meet held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 3 pm at Hotel Woodland. Born on March 31, 1983 at Marooru in Moodbidri to Vincent and Tereza Pereira,
Mangalore Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh who has left for Hyderabad on a compulsory training, is all likely to be transferred and may not return to Mangalore as Commissioner. According to Prathap Reddy, IGP Western Range, Singh is on a two-month long
RACHANA, Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a seminar on “Brand Mangalore in Present Scenario” on Sunday, August 26,2012 at 7 pm at Loa Oasis Roof Garden, Pio Mall, Bejai, Mangalore. Dr. Ronald..
The 102nd birth anniversary of Mother Teresa was celebrated by the Lions Club
The Supreme Court on Wednesday is likely to pronounce verdict on a petition filed by
In this modern world where we see all round development be in a village, city, at state level or on a national level, it is quite obvious for anyone to expect such growth wherever they live. In a democratic country like India the public vote and elect their representatives with the expectation that
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Often at the receiving end of opposition’s silence jibe, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
The man-eater of H D Kote is finally in the net. Members of the Special Task Force (STF), along with tamed jumbo Abhimanyu
According to a report from Delhi, on August 14, 2012, the humble sparrow was conferred the status of Delhi’s State Bird. The decision was announced at a function to inaugurate the “Rise for the Sparrows” campaign aimed at saving the tiny, endangered bird, said Nature Forever
As BJP disrupted Parliament on the coal block issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Communist Party of India (Marxist) organized a protest rally in front of the Mangalore Municipal Council on Monday, August 27, 2012 at 11 am against the â€misrule’ of the BJP Government. The processions started from different areas of the city such
Konkani Manyatha Divas was celebrated with grandeur by St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road on 26.08.2012 at Community Hall of St. Joseph’s Church. Programme began with a welcome dance. Fr. Dominic Vas..
India Under-19 lifted their third World Cup title after beating formidable defending champions Australia by six wickets in the final on Sunday. Unmukt Chand led India to World Cup glory at Tony Ireland Stadium, his unbeaten century ensuring his side saved its best batting performance for
Targeting both Congress and BJP, Anna Hazare today said those whose hands are
A farmer in southern Nepal mistook his son for a monkey trying to steal his crops and shot the 12-year-old dead, police said on Sunday. Chitra Bahadur Pulami had been climbing a tree to chase away macaques that had become a nuisance to the family but his father Gupta Bahadur..
Karkala Taluk level Kho Kho Games tournament was inaugurated on Wednesday by Jilla Panchayath Member Supreet Shetty. The tournament was organized by Public Education Department, Education Office Karkala at Belman Punarukere Government Higher Primary School premises.
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai proudly announces the establishment of a Medical Trust Fund of Indian Rupees 10 Lakhs, which will be managed by the founder Spiritual Director - Rev. Fr. Cyprian Peter D’souza o.f.m. based at St. Anne’s Friary, Mangalore. The cheque amount..
USWAS - St. Mary’s Wellfare association Shirva organized a blood donation campaign at Latifa Hospital ( Old Al Wasl Hospital), Dubai - on Friday, from 9 am to 12 noon. Under the slogan and goal "Give Blood Give Life " campaign, USWAS has enthusiastically came forward to serve the
Scholarships worth Rs. 2 crores from Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Fund (VKSSF) were distributed to about 1300 Engineering and MBBS students of different Konkani communities studying in various academic disciplines at the..
Oscar Fernandes inaugurated Lakshmi Gold Palace on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at K.S. Rao Raod, Kodialbail. Ashirvachana was done by Shri Chandrashekhar Swamiji and Shri Nilkanta Swamiji. KPCC. A number of dignitaries were present for the inauguration of the complex. A large number..
Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar inaugurated the two-day STATECON-2012 organized by CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India) at the Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangalore on August 25, Saturday. A two-day real estate exhibition..
Rubbishing the no loss argument of the government in the coal block allocations,
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Many of us are afflicted with back pain, which we tend to ignore or pay very little attention to, during the course of a busy day. But you cannot overlook the fact that
Taking a potshot at the city corporation for its gross negligence in clearing the piled up
Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje directed Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) thermal plant officials to compensate the evacuees and victims and also thoroughly follow the environment safety measures in the plant and also in the project area. Speaking to the company officials..
Anitha (35), resident of Bengre, Thanirbhavi, was admitted and died at Ullal
The hospitals are supposed to be saving life and secure health of patients however an incident has surfaced in Udupi District that where hospitals are real cause to spread the H1N1 decease than curing. In the Udupi District this year 38
Suhani Mindcare is organizing a series of seminars on various aspects of mind in Mangalore from Fiday, August 24, 2012. Seminar is being held at Hotel Srinivas on August 24 and 26 and in Hotel Moti Mahal on August 25, 26 and 27. Suhani Shah will conduct the seminars to enlighten..
The Intercollegiate Dance Final held by Namma TV on Thursday, August 23, 2012 in the Town Hall in Mangalore dazzled the audience with variety of dance forms. Famous Music Director Guru Kiran, Choreographer Raj Kamal, Kishore Aman, Director of Namma TV Dr. Shivasharan Shetty..
In a huge relief to Finance Minister P Chidambaram, the Supreme Court today dismissed a plea for making him a co-
Field trials of Rs 10 polymer notes will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India in
Its rush hour at the Bantwal Government Hospital. The death of two persons from
With the impasse in Parliament continuing, Government today reached out to the main Opposition with Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde meeting BJP leader
Expressing shock at the magnitude of the alleged illegal export of 35 lakh metric tons (MTs) of iron ore by private firms in
More than 1,300 students from economically backward families from Konkani communities will get scholarships worth Rs. 2 crore at a function to be held on August 25 in Mangalore. The scholarship scheme was launched in 2010. The scholarships are being given by the Vishwa Konkani Student..
UNITED WAYS OF VISION (UWV), a social welfare Trust of Nalasopara, which supports and helps under-privileged people, celebrated their 5th Founder’s Day on 15th August 2012 at St. Francis De Sales Church, Nalasopara West.
As I wheeled my luggage through the exit door at Rio de Janeiro international airport, a pair of gun-toting toughies took charge of me and my belongings. They gently but firmly eased me into a waiting deluxe limo. As it screeched out and merged with the traffic.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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As part of the World Photography Day on August 19, 2012, the South Kanara Photographers’ Association (SKPA) Kaup Zone spent their valuable time in a meaningful manner at Manasa Rehabilitation Centre at Pamboor on Tuesday, August 21, 2012. Remedia D’Souza, Director of the Manasa Centre
Senior police authorities in Ferozepur, Punjab, have confirmed that Lance Naik Krishnappa Gowda, 32, who was posted at 507, Army Services Corps (ASC), Ferozepur at the Indo-Pakistan border, was done to death owing to personal animosity. Son of farmer couple Chanana Gowda..
Parliament was paralysed for the second day running with non-Left Opposition today pressing for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Falling birth rates have affected enrolment of children in Karnataka, where more than 3200 schools have less than 10..
Thieves made a vain bid to burgle the Mangala Jewellers near the City bus stand
St. Lawrence Church in Attur, Karkala, is one religious place that is patronised by people from different religions. A pointer to
On the back drop of the controversies surrounding agricultural land acquisition by the government for the I.S. P. R. L. near Padubidri at Padooru which affected many farmers and common people, the district commissioner of Udupi District
Kavita Trust is all set to organize Second All India Konkani Poetry Reciting Competition in September 2012. The Semi Final Rounds will be held in Margao, Panaji, Mangalore and Udupi from September 6 to 16, 2012. Finals will take place on
Union Minister Rajiv Shukla was today caught in a controversy as he was heard telling Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P J Kurien to adjourn the House after the opposition created uproar over CAG
Lakshmi Gold Palace along with Lakshmi Silk Palace and Lakshmi Gold Loan as part of Lakshmi Gold Khazana Pvt. Ltd. Will be inaugurated on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 12 noon at K.S. Rao Raod, Kodialbail. This information was provided by the proprietor K.P. Nanjunda at a press meet held in the
Reflecting a gradual return to normalcy after the panic exodus, people from the northeast headed back to Bangalore in special trains from Guwahati
The Revenue department has begun a final tax assessment of the trusts associated with yoga guru Ramdev after service and I-T officials recently conducted special probes on these enterprises for
19th August 2012; On the occasion of Purushotam Masa, 1st Nagar Bhajanams of Udupi Shri Laksmi Venkatesha Temple’s “30 days Adhika Masa Akhanda Bhajan Mahotsava “ was inaugurated on Sunday at Udupi Kukkikatte at Shri K. Marthappa Shenoy’s M/s. Deepak Stores.
The feast of St John Berchmans the patron saint of philosophers was celebrated at St Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu Mangalore. On the eve of feast a prayer service was conducted in the seminary chapel. Br Ashwin Aranha along with philosophers led the prayer service.
Konkani Christian Association (R) Mysore Celebrated "Konkani Manyatha Divas" on August 12 to mark the inclusion of Konkani language on 20th August 1992 in 8th Schedule of Indian Constitution giving it the status of one of the official languages. The programme was inaugurated...
When a man wants to murder a tiger he calls it sport; when a tiger wants to murder him he calls it ferocity. – George Bernard Shaw. According to a report by Muralidhara Khajane in The Hindu (17-8-12), much against the wishes of the Karnataka State government,
After preying on the battered psyche of students from the North-East, rumour
A 20-day-old baby girl died after her father allegedly fed her donkey’s milk laced with
Vanya walked away with the coveted titles of Miss World Beauty with a Purpose and also went on to win the Multimedia Award
China’s Wenxia Yu was on Saturday crowned Miss World 2012 while India’s contender Vanya Mishra could only make it to the top seven. This is the second time Miss China has been awarded the title. In 2011’s Miss World Ivian Sarcos of Venezuela handed over her crown to Wen at a glittering..
A helpline has been set up for people from Northeast and they must not leave Mangalore, which is an important city for education, said Oscar Fernandes, Rajya Sabha member and senior Congress leader. Mr. Fernandes was speaking to students from the northeast and Tibet studying..
Sri Rama Sene (SRS) will carry out a survey to determine the total number of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in Karnataka, its founder Pramod Muthalik said. Blaming these immigrants for the recent violence in the country in general and Assam..
A time comes when even the greatest have to bow out at the right time. The aesthetic quality of VVS Laxman brings in his laid back Hyderabadi style with magic weaving wrists is undoubtedly majestic. A master of playing under pressure, he perfected the art of shepherding the tail and
Independence Day celebrated in Our Lady of Rosary Church, Kundapur on August 15,
Bulk of the rumours that triggered panic among people of northeastern states in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra were sourced from Pakistan, Union Home
Taking an aspirin pill a day could help combat depression in the elderly, a new study has revealed. Trials found that a regular dose of aspirin reduced the risk of
The â€Vishwasada Mane,’ in Shankarapur which acts as a blend of old age home, orphanage and home for mentally challenged is now eagerly expecting financial support from the government to run the institution. Speaking to media persons, Chairman Pastor Sunil John D’Souza said that..
In an unprecedented whistleblowing actformer Indian Airlines chief Sunil Arora says - Praful Patel, aide sunk Air India
August 15th is a very important day in the lives of Indians in almost all the parts of the world. It was on this day 65 years ago, India became a free nation, overthrowing the colonial British rule and began its “tryst with destiny.” The Indian American community, spread across the United States,
Scholarships to needy students and endowment prizes were distributed in Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte in function held on August 15, 2012 at 11 am. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Ravindranath Shetty, Saraswathi Clinic,
Bishop of Mangalore, Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza blessed and laid foundation for the project of constructing 28 houses at Mariashram church in Talapady on Wednesday. The houses will be constructed for the landless poor people. The project is taken up as part of Post-Centenary
KORWA (Konkna Overseas Returnees Welfare Association) that was established last year completed one year of its meaningful service to the society. In order to marks this occasion it organized the annual General Body Meeting on
The traffic police have arrested Shabas Khan(21) from Kotekar for resorting to dangerous stunt riding on the national highway. The traffic police have warned of stringent action against anyone who resorts to dangerous stunt riding on two-wheelers on roads, merely for fun.
Mangalore City Police on Thursday arrested victims of Morning Mist Home Stay attack and others for holding a protest in front of the deputy commissioner’s office without obtaining prior permission from police. The victims - Vijaya Kumar and Gurudath Kamath - were arrested..
Eid Al Fitr will be on Sunday, August 19, in the UAE, the Moon Sighting Committee announced on Friday. The committee, which met on Friday under the chairmanship of Dr Hadef Jouan Al Daheri, Minister of Justice, said upon verification and sighting of the crescent moon, that Saturday..
CMC President Kiran Kumar said that use of plastic carry bags will be completely banned from the city limits from September 1 or from September 15. Speaking at a public interaction programme organised by Consumer Forum, the CMC President said that Rs 75 lakhs to Rs 80 lakhs..
Herbal remedies and massage oils containing cow urine, poisonous plants, goat meat and ground tiger claws that were smuggled from India have been
The Mangalore Central railway station which has always lacked security
Member of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Shamina Shafiq, on
Mahathma Gandhi Centenary (M.G.C) Primary, High School, P.U College Bondel Celebrated Independence Day on August 15th with Elaborate programmes by students. Mr. Rudolph Pinto, Vice President St Lawrence Parish Bondel was the chief guest. The programme began with the hosting of the
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It is a day of double celebration for Catholics in India. India, our Motherland was freed from the clutches of the British and thus attained its political liberation. Blessed Virgin Mary after completing her life on earth was assumed into Heaven Body and soul. That’s the feast..
The flag hoisting ceremony at Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was held today at 8:45 am after the mass. The programme was organized by ICYMt. Mr.Loyal D’souza, secretary of ICYM compeered the programme, Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis was the..
The Independence Day celebration in Pamboor School started with the flag hoisting by Rev. Fr. Charles Lewis in the assembly as the students sang patriotic songs and respected our national flag and the school band played patriotic tunes..
Elias Sanctis Presided the program and Mr Arun Kumar shetty was the chief guest of the event Correspondent Mr Francis Cutino Escorted the Guest to the Dias. Celebration began with a March fast done by school Children Mr Vijay Kumar Shetty
Independence day celebrations was held at Fathima higher primary school. School correspondent Very Rev Fr Gregory Serrao, Chief Guest of Ln Lawrence DSouza, School Headmistress Mrs Gretta rebello were present at the assembly. School headmistress welcome the gathering..
The chief guest of the Independence Day programme was Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, eminent Advocate from Udupi. The guests were Rev. Suguna Jatanna, Mrs. Rita Mathias former Udupi Taluk Panchayat member, Devdas Nayak, grama..
Sixty sixth Independence day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in the educational institutions of the Belle parish with great enthusiasm. St. Lawrence Degree College and Church Aided Higher Primary School jointly conducted the..
The independence day was celebrated at India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi at 7;15am and at Indian Embassy at 8:00am. At ISC Abu Dhabi the flag hoisting ceremony was conducted sharp at 7:15am by Hon President (Acting) Jacob P.S. Many well known personalities attended the flag hoisting
Independence Day turned out to be tragic for three families in Vittla near here on Wednesday as three of their wards
Thousands of grieving supporters and family today bade a tearful adieu to Union
I had been to Switzerland and France few times in the past on my job assignments. When I travelled with my family first time to these places, it made a world of difference. It was relaxed leg of life and away from usual commitments and meetings, SWOT analysis.. [By Ronald Saby]
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The King of good times, liquor baron Vijay Mallya, on Thursday offered gold plated
You need tons of energy to cope with your hectic lifestyle, especially if you are into sports. Here’s a list of foods that give you enough stamina to keep you active
Konkan Oversea’s Returnees Welfare Assosiation’s (KORWA) President Mr. Louis Lobo, Vice President Mr. Elias Santis, Secretary Mrs. Jessy Pinto and Cultural representatives Mr. David D’Souza and Mr. John Fernandes visited St. Joseph’s
Union minister Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, who was undergoing treatment for a serious liver ailment, died at a city hospital today. The end came early this afternoon a week after Deshmukh, 67, the Science and Technology Minister, was hospitalised here in a critical condition
Bellevision.com a leading web portal of Coastal Karnataka, has been serving the Mangalorean Community living across the world since a decade. Bellevision.com had a humble beginning in the year 2002 as a bridge..
KE Bangalore organized a one-day seminar on August 11th at Hotel Royal Orchid and imparted with practical and time-tested insights to transform and sharpen business and become a resonant success. Sixty five KE members and guests earnestly took part in the event.
Yoga guru Ramdev today broke his six-day fast and a distinctly anti-Congress protest
The IPL Governing Council today gave 14 days time to Deccan Chargers to set their house in order after the BCCI learnt that the
The Karnataka High Court Tuesday permitted former chief minister BSY
Magician Samarth Shenoy is keen on creating a history on India’s most
Konkani Rang Vaibhav, the first regional drama festival and Rang Samvaad Cultural Programme jointly sponsored by the Karnataka Sahithya Academy and Uppunda Rang Tarang was organized on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Kambadakone, Kundapur. The cultural programme was inaugurated by
The first stage of the Grama Sabha for the year 2012-13 of Belle Grama Panchayat that was held in the Panchayat premises on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 10.30 am witnessed noisy scenes as villagers raised..[Video]
Minister for Muzrai, Ports and Inland Water Transport Kota Srinivas Poojary said that proposal will be submitted to the government to dig trenches on the periphery of the forest, to prevent the wild animals entering the farm land and damaging the crops. Speaking at a meeting held with..
State Womens’ Congress President Manjula Naidu said that the State Women’s Commission chief C Manjula has mentioned
The annual feast of Our Lady of Vailankanni shrine at Stella Maris Church at Kalmady near Malpe here will be held on
Railway Police are on high alert in Karnataka in the wake of threats by
After sharing dais with Anna Hazare, former Army chief VK Singh today joined
Apart from being deeply distraught after my son was among those assaulted during a birthday party held at the Morning Mist
Two victims of the Mangalore homestay attack today asked the state government to suspend Karnataka State Women’s
Here is a perfect example that even though many political leaders, officials, try to keep the Udupi city clean and systematic will not work or fails miserably. As we all know that the previous site where the famous Diana Hotel existed i.e. it was situated in the corner where road
The rain gods have smiled over the coastal districts and summer heat is washed away. But, Morning Mist Home Stay Incident of Assault on partying boys and girls refuses to fade away, producing in its wake more partisan noise and heat. The liberal breed of intellectuals and social , a.. [By Philip Mudartha]
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Braving the incessant rains, children came out in large numbers to participate in the walkathon organized as part of "Save Earth Day’’ from Kadri Park to Mangala Stadium on Sunday. Hundreds of students, both high school and college, NSS Volunteers, parents and general public..
Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar lost his 66kg freestyle final against Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu of Japan 1-3 and settled for silver medal at the London Olympics on Sunday. Sushil became the first Indian to win two individual Olympic medals as he improved on the bronze medal he won...
Konkani Kullvar, Kuwait, a Konkani Writer’s Forum in Kuwait will be celebrating `Konkani Day’ on Friday 24th of August 2012 at 06.00 pm onwards at Indian Community Girls School, Salmiya to commemorate the recognition of Konkani Language under the 8th schedule of Indian Constitution.
The feast of sports, emotional moments, love for the country and excitement that make up the Olympics culminate in the closing ceremony, the last opportunity to see your favorites in their country formations and to see whatever spectacular surprises the organizers have in store.
Two people were killed and over 40 injured as a protest by several Muslim
A former director general of police of Karnataka has come down heavily on the
Renovated Udupi Jamia Masjid was inaugurated on Friday by the main donor Entrepreneur Hidayatulla Abbas Ucchil. On this occasion he said that setting up of Hospitals, Schools and Colleges are needed for the community and called upon the Muslim youths to come forward and he assured..
The Lokayukta court on Friday ordered a comprehensive probe by Lokayukta police
Taking advantage of the respite from the incessant rains, Belleans thronged the church to participate in the solemn Mass on the occasion of the celebration of the feast of their Patron Saint, St. Lawrence on..[Video]
Drinking grapefruit juice lets patients derive the same benefits from low dose of an anti-cancer drug as they would get from more than three times as much of the drug by
Jaago Mangalore Association has called off its planned protest march and protest meet
Karnataka has been hit by incessant rains for the past few days after a frightening lull in the intensity of the monsoon. Fearing the worst type of draught in the state in general and lack of sufficient rainfall in the coastal region, poojas were offered in various temples and prayers
Ajmal Amir Kasab, the only 26/11 terrorist taken alive, on Thursday recognised Zabiuddin Ansari, alias Abu Jundal, as
Three inebriated passengers onboard the Air India Express 813 were handed over to
An observation of the Karnataka State Commission for Women in its report to the government suggesting presence of use of drugs or ganja — a line of argument taken by the Hindutva activists — has surprised the police and angered social activists and victims of the July 28..
The government on Friday rejected the CAG report on allocation of coal blocks in which it has indicated a Rs 1.85 lakh crore
Yoga guru Ramdev today launched his second round of indefinite protest here demanding bringing back of blackmoney stashed away abroad.
Human trial of an HIV vaccine, being developed by AIIMS New Delhi, is likely to start as early as 2013, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) director general V M Katoch said here on Thursday. "The vaccine showed encouraging results during animal trial stages. The toxicology..
The Karnataka State Women’s Commission report on the attack on a group of youngsters at Morning Mist Homestay at Padil on the outskirts of Mangalore, submitted to Home Minister R. Ashok on Wednesday, speaks of “saving youth from forces that lead them astray”, even
Posters put by an outfit in the Jharkhand capital have threatened acid attacks on girls and women who wear jeans or do not wear a dupatta. The police said it could be a case of mischief. The handwritten posters, put up by Jharkhand Mukti Sangh at several points..
Great Britain’s Nicola Adams dashed M C Mary Kom’s hopes of making it to finals as she outclassed iconic Indian pugilist 11-6 in the women’s flyweight (51kg) semifinal in London on Wednesday, leaving her to settle for a bronze. The five-time world champion was no match for her..
Lack of basic facilities and inadequate infrastructure have affected the functioning of the Government Polytechnic here. The polytechnic began functioning in 2008 from the three rooms of the Veterinary Department at Bailoor before being shifted to the Kemthur School next year.
A city dentist has been directed by a district consumer forum here to pay Rs one lakh to a patient as damages for triggering
The Ganiga Samaja, one of the prominent association of U.A.E organized a Blood Donation Camp on the occasion of Holy month of Ramadan. This blood camp was conducted at the Lathifa Hospital (Al Wasl Hospital) from 7pm to 10pm and
Residents of Padil under the auspices of the Badlagudda Shanthi Nagara Nivasigala Okkuta’ organized Tulunadu Aatida Tammana at Kottari Bhavan Hall, Padil on August 7, Tuesday to highlight the significance of the month of Aati in Tulunad. The guests and invitees were welcomed..
The celebrations of Tulunadu are formed with the aim of strengthening the joint family bonds. All the festivals and celebrations related to the agriculture will strengthen the families. Flourishing unity is the specialty of Tulunadu culture, said popular Janapad Scholar and Journalist
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Singing competition for the parishioners of different parishes of Mangalore Diocese in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday August 5. The Competition was held in two categories
Cutlet is such a common snack in India that almost anybody would know how to make it.
BJP strongman B S Yeddyurappa today hit back at former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda for endorsing party
The first ever meeting of the Parents’-Teachers’ Association of St. Lawrence Degree College, Moodubelle was held in the college hall on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 3.15 pm. The meeting began with the prayer song sung by two staff
A team of scientists led by one of Indian origin have suggested that cutting food into smaller pieces can help dieters shed those extra kilos. Researchers found that both..
UPA candidate Hamid Ansari was Tuesday re-elected India’s vice president, defeating NDA nominee Jaswant Singh. Lok Sabha Secretary General T.K. Vishwanathan, the returning officer for the poll, made the announcement about Ansari’s re-election minutes after the counting ended Tuesday
The condition of union Science and Technology Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, admitted to the Global Hospital here, continues to be critical, an official said
The Pandeshwar Police, on August 6, Monday raided an apartment at Subhashnagar in Mangalore and arrested a
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Andhra Pradesh Monday arrested Karnataka legislator G. Somasekhara
Apparently paving the way for the formation of a political party, Team Anna today disbanded itself and decided not to have any more talks with the government on Lokpal issue. The dissolution of Anna Hazare’s team came three days after it ended its indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar..
India completed a 4-1 win in a bilateral five-match ODI series Virat Kohli’s series tally of 296 runs is the third-highest for an Indian batsman in a bilateral ODI series against Sri Lanka. Rohit Sharma’s aggregate of 13 runs in the five matches is the lowest for an Indian top-order batsman
On August 2, 2012, at 3 PM, as we foursome were playing post-siesta card game, Simple, the pregnant pup, suddenly delivered what looked like a dark, wet cricket ball under the table where we spread out our cards and where she routinely curls up while we play.
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar today rubbished allegations that BJP strongman in the state B S Yeddyurappa
Hours before the much-awaited touch down of NASA’s car-sized rover Curiosity on the Martian surface, an Indian scientist
Haryana governor Jagannath Pahadia today accepted the resignation of state minister Gopal Kanda, who quit after a
Udaykumar Shetty, the brother of former Kundapur MLA Halady Srinivas Shetty has
The proprietor of ‘Morning Mist’, Loretta R V Rebello, is contemplating a defamation suit against State Women’s Commission
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sought an assurance from the BJP that his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi will not
Last Saturday, 28 July 2012, a zealous petty goon in Mangalore led his rowdy groupies to manhandle a group of college students partying and reveling within the privacy of Morning Mist Home Stay situated at Padil, a sleepy suburb of Mangalore far from the hustle.. [By Philip Mudartha]
MLR-Attack
While demanding criminal proceedings against Hindu Jagaran Vedike’s convenor Jagadish Karnath, speakers at a protest meeting in Mangalore on Saturday
In preparation of the “Konkani Manyatha Divas”, St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road organized Elocution and Singing competition to the children of Konkani speaking people of Mira road, on Sunday 5 August, 2012 at Infant Jesus Hall, Mira Road.
The feast of St. John Maria Vianney, the patron saint of the priests was celebrated in the Vianney Home in the premises of Fr. Muller’s Hospital, Kankanady, Mangalore. Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore
A study has found that potatoes can make people pile on the pounds while fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts and yoghurt can help them stay slim.
Free cycles were distributed to 120 students of the Eighth standard of St. Mary’s High School Shirva by the Karnataka Government through the Department of Public Instruction on Friday, August 3, 2012. The Correspondent of the school..
Vanamahotsava was observed in Belman St. Joseph High School conducted by the High School NCC unit by planting the plant
Even as the head scarf row is still fresh in public minds, reports state that the management of the Vivekananda
Charging the government with “stonewalling” their demand for an effective Lokpal, social activist Anna Hazare and his three colleagues called off their fast here on Friday with a call for public support to take the anti-corruption movement from “the streets to Parliament.”
The programme to distribute free cycles to the eighth standard students of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle was organized on Friday, August 3, 2012 in the PU College Hall. [Video]
The Akhila Bharathiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organized a protest in front of the DC’s office in Mangalore today demanding that the Popular Front of India (PFI) and the Campus Front of India (CFI) must be banned. ABVP members took part in a procession that began at Jyothi and ended
Keshubhai Patel, who ushered in BJP rule in Gujarat in the 90s and has revolted against Chief Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday resigned from the party and
Do managements of educational institutions have the right to impose rules that hurt the religious sentiments of students?
Union science and technology minister Vilasrao Deshmukh was admitted to hospital in Chennai on Monday in a critical condition.
The inaugural programme of MSc Physics course was held on 25th July 2012, at 10 am in SJM Hall of St. Philomena College Puttur. The programme began with the prayer. Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, Chairperson, PG Studies in Physics, Professor Leo Noronha, Principal..
The prayers to Sea God are offered on the full moon day (close to the last day of fishing holidays). The fishermen will venture into sea only on the following day, that is from Friday. It was believed that the day is considered very auspicious as a large number of them offer prayers..
Team Anna today said its political alternative will not compromise on corruption, holding their fight is for
The BCCI Governing Council today asked the Royal Challengers Bangalore to get ’No Objection Certificate’ from their players on
The owner of â€Morning Mist’ homestay at Padil near here has described the attack by the â€moral police’ on a group of partying boys and girls at the homestay on July 28 as not only unprovoked, but also well planned and executed. In her first reaction to the media after
State Women’s Commission chief C Manjula in a press release on Thursday, 2nd August 2012 said that the two boys namely Gurudath Kamat and Vijaykumar who were attacked by the activists of Hindu Jagrana
Karnataka Government in collaboration with IT, BT & S&T is sponsoring a Post Graduate Diploma course called Biotechnology finishing School (BTFS). This course is being offered at 12 different colleges in the state. The course is a year old and students are well placed in leading industries
Colleges here do not want to traumatize the boys and girls, who were at the receiving end from the goons on Saturday, by taking disciplinary action against them. But some colleges here specify that organizing parties requires their explicit permission. SDM College of Business..
Defying the Section 144, the JD (S) supporters assembled in large number in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 to protest against the attack on the resort and manhandling girls and boys celebrating
A youth stabbed his girl friend and later committed suicide, for rejecting his love, at Umaldottu of Borugudde in Moodbidri on Tuesday late night.
Mangalore City Police arrested four more persons in connection with Saturday’s brutal attack on revellers at a birthday party
The ancient Chinese tradition of walking backward for health is set to become Mumbai’s hot, new fitness fad. Forget the jump rope and motorised gym wall and
Team Anna on Thursday blinked in the battle of attrition with the government by announcing plans to end the indefinite fast
The ever-lively Pilikula Nisargadhama wore a gloomy look and remained closed on Wednesday after one of its animal caretaker Kushalappa Gowda (36) was..
Five low intensity blasts rocked Pune on Wednesday evening. According to television reports, a sixth explosive was defused by the security officials.
An Interactive Meeting with Mrs. Orna Sagiv, Consul General of Israel from Consulate General of Israel, Mumbai was held on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 5 pm at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry Facilitation Centre Meeting Hall,
A year ago, nothing could go wrong for 73-year-old Anna Hazare. The antigraft crusader’s campaign attracted a groundswell from a disillusioned populace tired of corruption as a way of life.The movement succeeded in building Anna into a brand that millions of Indian
Build leadership through social service. If anyone wants to become a leaders, he or she should be of service to the society and nation” said Prof. Ronald Moras, Head of the Department of Economics and NSS Programme Officer of
Large number of Congress workers, leaders and supporters converged near the District Congress Office at Hampankatta to pay last homage to Congress leader Bondala Jagannath Shetty, who died in a ghastly road accident
This years Prestigious â€Divo Puraskar 2011’, a Rs. 50,000 Cash Award Goes to two Konkani eminent figures all from Mumbai, Mrs. Betty Naz and Rev. Fr. Ivan D’Souza OCD, Mira Road, Mumbai. The award has been shared equally among the two. The cash award will be presented along with..
The shameful incident, whose footage was telecast on TV channels continually for two days, has enraged the family members of the 13 youth who were at the receiving end of the moral police’s heavy handedness. The father of one of the women who were targeted has revenge on his mind.
Home Minister P.Chidambaram is India’s new finance minister, while his cabinet colleague Sushilkumar Shinde will take
The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti has strongly condemned the beer drinking competition which was all set to be held in Mangalore
Mangalore City Police arrested three more persons in connection with Saturday’s brutal attack on revellers at a birthday party
Nathaline D’sa (101) originally from Sorkala, Shirva, mother of Florien Mathias, Alice D’Souza & Lilly Machado, passed away on
The attack on the students celebrating birthday party at the Padil Resort on Saturday, July 28, 2012 by the goons allegedly belonging to Hindu Jagran Vedike posing as â€moral brigade’ found its echo in the Mangalore
No doubt the attack by moral vigilantes scarred the victims physically and emotionally, especially the girls. The attack has been so severe that one of the girl’s ear drums has been perforated. The visual footage of Saturday’s incident shows that a girl being slapped hard on her left..
In a shocking news, Bondala Jagannath Shetty, a Congress leader from Bantwal-Puttur region who had held the DK district Youth Congress president’s post from 2001 to 2009, died on the spot when his Fortuner SUV collided with a gas tanker near Panemangalore on Tuesday..
Some of the men who were victims of the attack at Morning Mist Homestay said on Monday that women victims should appear in public to be more confident to face people. The men addressed a gathering at a protest meet at St. Agnes College here on Monday. Gurudath Kamat, one of the boys..
Konkani Natak Sabha® Mangalore organized Poetry Competitions in the Don Bosco Hall here on Sunday July 29. The Competitions were held in two categories - below 18 years and above 18 years. In the below 18 years category
Ursolic acid - a waxy substance found in apple peel - increases muscle and brown fat in mice that are on a high-fat diet. These mice burn more calories and have reduced
J. R. Lobo, who was recently inducted into the Congress Party, was publicly felicitated at St. Sebastian’s Auditorium in Bendore
At least 35 passengers were killed and 25 injured when a coach of the Delhi-Chennai Tamil Nadu Express caught fire near Nellore
Cats may be nuisance at night when they scream loudly to mark their mating with the roaming Romeo which services many cats in a single night because the ratio of tom cats to female cats could be one to nine. That is not because cats have nine lives instead of one as noted in
Shooter Gagan Narang ended India’s medal drought at the London Olympics after clinching bronze medal in the 10 metre air rifle event with an over all score of 701.1.Earlier in the day, Beijing Olympics gold medallist
Although the All College Students’ Union has called for a bundh on July 30, Monday as a mark of protest against the attack on students at Morning Mist Stay Home by moral police, some of the colleges have not supported the bundh. The students of St Aloysius College and its management..
The Mangala Alumni Association (MAA), an old students association of Mangalore University has organized two-day workshop on "Teachers Competency Development" and on "Student Counseling" for students and teaching faculties of colleges at Maps College in the city on August 2.
Slamming the Karnataka government for failing to stop attacks by Hindu outfits on young boys and girls in the State in name of
Yoga guru Ramdev today came under attack from Team Anna as he shared the
Congress Rajya Sabha MP from Maharashtra Vijay Darda on Moday praised Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s style
Renowned Konkani writer Valerian D’Souza, popularly known as Vally Vagga, was conferred the ’Konkani Kutam Award’ for the year 2012 at glittering ceremony organized at St Sebastian hall, Bendore here on
Fear psychosis has gripped the city. Partying in the open was out of the question with the moral goons around. Now partying inside the confines of four walls is also likely to make the disappearing act in the city
The problems which figured prominently in the general body meeting of City Municipal Council were malaria and the utility of solid waste in the City Municipal Council meeting (CMC) here on Saturday July 28. Raising the issue, Dinakar Shetty,
In a tragic incident, two students drowed in a percolation pond, at Kaikana in Vandse village of Kollur police station limits on Sunday afternoon.
Eight persons have been arrested in connection with the attack on girls and boys at an homestay allegedly by activists of a Hindu outfit in an act of moral policing
Three years after a fanatical right-wing group indulged in moral policing creating national headlines, another outfit has struck again assaulting a group of boys and girls at a home stay in Padil, about 7 kms from the city. The police had taken the victims an undisclosed..[Video]
Authorities today discovered a 400-mt long tunnel, running between India and Pakistan, along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Indian archers bowed out of the men’s team event at the London Olympics after losing to Japan in the tie-breaker here Saturday.Both teams were tied at 214-214 after the stipulated four rounds in the opening elimination round at the Lord’s Cricket Ground.
With rains playing truant leading to drought prayers to appease rain god was organised in the city on Friday.
AITUC sponsored S.K. Bidi Workers Federation took out a procession to the office of Deputy Commissioner on Thursday, July 26, 2012 and attempted to enter it forcibly to demand the restoration of the Bidi Scholarships to their
Veteran Congress leader N.D. Tiwari is the biological father of Rohit Shekhar, the Delhi High Court ruled Friday after the DNA test
“Students should be aware of the happenings in the society and they can get such awareness through the education that they receive in their respective schools and colleges. There is a greater need of persons who can respond to the needs of the society. Hence, those students who achieve
Ramadan is the holy month for all Muslims all over the world and it is period of fast and charity. Muslims all over the world fast from dawn to dusk and offer prayers. It is also period to think of less previliged and poor and hence a lot of charity..
Ronald Pinto’s enchanting painting exhibition under the theme “Pearl and the Sea” was inaugurated at the Orchid Art Gallery, Mangalore on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 5 pm by Ashu Bedra, producer of Kannada Tele-serial-Radha Kalyana.
A marble statute of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati, installed at Ambedkar Park in Gomtinagar, Lucknow, has been beheaded.
The Karnataka government today shot down the Centre’s proposals to declare Kudremukh National Park as a tiger reserve
Karnataka government would instal CCTV cameras at strategic locations here and in other major cities of the State to help detect incidents of crime, Home Minister R Ashoka said today. "The process is on to instal CCTV cameras in (different) circles of the city, as also in Mysore..
The women organisations in Udupi came together to replicate the traditional culture of Tulunadu by celebrating “Aatidonji Dina, Ponjove Kuta,” here on Tuesday. The traditional ceremony was indeed a nostalgia of memories down the lane with women dressed in
A 19-year-old girl who resisted a molestation attempt by a group of youths was kicked out of a moving train by them near Maddur on Tuesday afternoon. She survived miraculously, but suffered grievous injuries. Kavya (name changed) was pushed out of the
Well-known Konkani writer, poet and entrepreneur, Valerian D’Souza, popularly known as Vally Vagga will be conferred with the coveted Konkani Kutam Bahrain Award, 2012. The award will be conferred on him on
India Wednesday got its 13th president in seasoned politician Pranab Mukherjee in a function replete with traditional grandeur and ceremony. The country’s first citizen swore to rise above partisan politics in the conduct of his high office. Mukherjee, 76, attired in a black sherwani..
A land Surveyor was caught by Lokayukta Police while receiving bribe for preparing land sketch. The accused Surveyor Shanmugam was receiving rupees 2 thousand bribe from Nagaraj Bhat a resident of Katpadi at Udupi Registration Office on Wednesday and at that time
The diploma students from all over district staged stir demanding reintroduction of carry over system in diploma courses, before DC Office on Wednesday. Forwarding the memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju, the student agitators said that the governments’ new rule..
A PIL was filed in the Karnataka High Court today seeking a direction to the state government and the Muzrai (Religious
If some reports are to be believed JR Lobo, former Mangalore City Corporation commissioner and executive director of Pilikula Nisargadhama Society
“There are very good artists in Udupi District, however they don’t get enough support from the society “ complained entrepreneur Pramod Madwaraj . He was speaking on the occasion of inauguration of “The Art Gallery” by
Former India captain Kapil Dev and the Indian Cricket Board buried the hatchet following their differences over cricketer
An individual’s face not only gives nonverbal signals about someone’s true well-being from unconscious facial expressions, but the state of their skin
With haldi-painted face, eyebrows, lips, and eyes accentuated with black liner; adorned in a costume made of coconut tree palms, a head cover made up of areca leaves that jut upwards adding height to the spirit, anklets that ring with every step, and most distinctly, carrying a parasol..
People below poverty line can now avail free medical treatment in super specialty hospitals under the ’Vajapayee Shree Arogya Yojana’ which has been extended to Dakshina Kannada district, said District Health Officer..
Anna Hazare and his team today spoke in different voices on the indefinite fast from tomorrow with the activist asserting that it
An 18-year-old girl was surrounded by a group of 10 youths, abused and molested near Barasat station on Friday night in a
The electric cycle can cover a distance of 30 km including climbing slopes and reaches a top speed of 23 kmph. In a month, the electric cycle can cover a..
Andhra Pradesh ACB, which is probing the cash-for-bail scandal involving former Karnataka minister Gali Janardhan Reddy
With the success of some of the recently released popular films, a number of well-known film artists have started making a bee-line to Tulu Cinema. One more Tulu film named “Raampa” produced by Namrata Hegde who has acted in Hindi, Kannada, Tulu and Gujarathi
After two rounds of rate cuts last month, petrol price was today hiked by 70 paise per litre on firming international oil rates. Petrol in Delhi will cost Rs 68.48 per litre
Team Anna is seriously toying over the idea to contest elections in 2014 by floating a front under their leadership. According to sources, some Team Anna members are
Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Jayaprakash Hegde said English language is important for the students to survive in the era of..
Targeting his successor D V Sadananda Gowda, former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today sought to put his own party government on the mat for its alleged laxity on management of severe drought, and demanded waiver of crop loans of farmers.
Most Rev Robert Miranda, the Bishop of Gulbarga, on Sunday said the voice of the youth is the voice of the society. Inaugurating Cordel Youth Cafe, a seminar for the youth of Cordel Church here, the Bishop said such programmes are organized for Bishops by CBCI and by..
Pranab Mukherjee was today elected as the 13th President, marking a new journey for the veteran Congress leader after over four decades of life in active politics. Mukherjee, UPA nominee, got 5,64,469 vote value, well beyond the half-way mark of 5,25,140 in an
Minister for Muzrai, Port and Inland Water transport Kota Srinivas Poojary clarified that the government will not release funds for the special rituals and pooja, to be performed in the temples to invoke the Rain god. Speaking to
Team Anna today claimed they have "proof" of corruption against Pranab Mukherjee and it would be made public on
The month of Aati celebrates the bond between nature, culture and agriculture, said Mangalore University Kannada
Simon Lawrence D’Sa , son of Lucy D’Sa, passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2012 due to cardiac arrest. He survived by wife Hilda, Daughters Shanthi Reena and Reshma Shilpha..
Two IPL players- Wayne Parnell from South Africa and Rahul Sharma, are among 42 persons, who tested positive for
The Roman Catholic Church hierarchy announced this Monday their decision to erect a new ecclesiastic diocese consisting of territories of civil district of Udupi in Karnataka State. The Udupi diocese with Church of Our Lady of Miracles at Kallianpur-Milagres.. [By Philip Mudartha]
Udupidiocese
In an incident akin to the recent Santiniketan case, a 14-year-old school student here was allegedly forced to drink his urine by
At the Press Meet held in the Press Club of Maongalore, on Saturday, July 21, 2012, the officials of the Indian Overseas Bank outlined the programmes for Agriculture and Rural Initiative. The officials said that at the end of March 2012, the total agricultural lending was Rs. 19932 crores..
A Leopard had fallen into a well in Kukku Palke, Manipura Grama near Moodubelle on Friday night and the timely action by the villagers had rescued it. The leopard had fallen into the well of Louise Noronha. On Friday night at around 11.00 pm the dog barked loudly. The residents of..
Mr. Ramesh S., Chairman, Mangalore Urban Development Authority (MUDA), made a strong pitch for the land pooling approach to urban development. He was speaking on Vision for Mangalore 2021 under the auspices of St. Aloysius
Rubbing salt into the wounds of BJP, smarting from cross-voting by some of its MLAs in the Presidential poll, party strongman B S Yeddyurappa today said Pranab Mukherjee
With Karnataka staring at its worst drought in 42 years, the BJP government is seeking divine help for rain and has asked 37,000 temples in the state to conduct â€special poojas’ that will cost Rs 18.5 crore. A circular has been sent to the 37,000 temples under the Muzrai..
“It is a pleasure to listen to Indian musical instruments when they are accompanied by “raga”, “tala” and “laya”. Those students who have interest in music should learn and practice Indian classical music.
With a wide range of cooking oils on market shelves, it’s easy to get confused about which oils are healthy for daily use. Even more confusing is the way each oil can and
Two persons have been reportedly taken into custody by the Panambur police pertaining to the murder of a person, whose body was found in a drain at
Several cases of drowning and loss of young lives have been reported from various parts of the district this monsoons.
The Udupi-based J.J. Cine Productions finished shooting scenes of its upcoming Kannada film Mahanadi related to Mangalore here on Thursday. The scenes were related to a song sequence which was shot in a hotel at Jeppinamogaru for the last three days. Film director Krishnappa Uppoor..
Vanamahotsava was observed in Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at 3.30pm. The programme was inaugurated by Manjunatha, Zonal Forest Officer, Udupi. The programme was presided over by Katapadi Shankar Poojary, President of Udupi Zilla..
A teenager who attempted to take a holy dip in the sea on the occasion of ’ Aati Amavasya’ was washed away by strong waves at Malpe in Udupi District on Thursday. The victim has been identified as Nishan (17) from Kodi Bengre near Malpe. Police said Nishan along with his three..
‘Time is up’, ‘Pack up’ — these were the last words of the first superstar of Indian cinema Rajesh Khanna before he breathed
Public memory is short. If the BJP is able to put its internal bickering aside in the remaining time of the five-year mandate given to them by the electorate, the party can still make a comeback at the hustings, former CM DV Sadananda Gowda told in an interview here
The Rotary Club of Shankarpura and Shankarpura Rotary Trust along with Emirates Pangalites (UAE) organized Free Heart Check Up Camp on Sunday, July 15, 2012 from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm in Rotary Hall. The camp was inaugurated by Dr. Tom Devasia, M.D.D.M,
Nutrients in apricots can help protect the heart and eyes, as well as provide the disease-fighting effects of fibre. The high beta-carotene content of apricots makes
The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Goa government will arrest Sri Ram Sene supremo Pramod Muthalik if he comes to Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said Wednesday.Parrikar told the Goa legislative assembly that Muthalik will be barred from entering Goa under section 144
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Home and Transport R Ashoka launched the Volvo multi-axle buses of KSRTC with chemical toilets, in-built pantry, live TV and Wi-Fi facility on Wednesday. The buses with pantry and toilet facilities are called â€Airavat Bliss’ and buses with..
This PG course extensively covers subjects like Konkani history, prose, drama and poetry in the first year of the course and in second year students will be taught about Konkani folklore, literary criticism, linguistics, comparative literature, and grammar. Students have to take..
The city of London is the host city of the XXX Olympic Summer Games in 2012. The London 2012 Games will be centered on the Olympic Park in east London, which will be the site of a number of new sports venues. Up to 180,000 spectators a day will enter the Park to enjoy the Games, making it the
The BSR Congress Party, Karnataka will be taking out â€Swabhimani Sankalpa Yatre’ , a rally from Karwar to Ramnagar from 29 July to 5 August reaching Mangalore on August 2, 2012 following which there will be a public
Visiting Udupi for the first time after becoming the Minister for Muzarai, Port, Inland Transport and District In charge, Kota Srinivasa Poojary made quick visits to the various temples of the district and the party offices. Arriving in the afternoon at 3.00 pm to Hejamadi the Udupi..
Mrs. Felcy Martis, wife of Peter Paul Martis, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 11 am after prolonged illness.
From the dizzying heights of fame to quiet shadows behind the arclights, Rajesh Khanna’s life had a theatrical sweep, almost like one of his films. Bollywood’s original superstar - simply the phenomenon to some - died in Mumbai Wednesday, leaving behind memories
The six Indian women athletes, who were caught for doping last year, lost their case in the Court of Arbitration for Sports in Lausanne, Switzerland, as it upheld the International Association of Athletics Federation’s appeal to impose a two-year ban on them. A National Anti-Doping..
The International tag for the Bajpe airport here may take a while, but the International and Domestic Cargo terminals are likely to be commissioned by August this year. According to a communique from union corporate affairs minister..
“When you face and overcome problems your leadership qualities develop. You can build a society only through peace and perseverance. Cultivation of strong values makes an organisation strong,” said Rt. Dr H. J. Gouri, president of the “Jeeva Sanjeevini” committee of
Months after Tamil Nadu Government announced financial assistance for Christians wanting to visit the holy land of Jerusalem, Ludhiana-based Christian United Federation (CUF) have sought subsidy for the pilgrimage on the pattern
Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday that she would support Pranab Mukherjee for President because there was no other option. She said she would also vote for
Tired of the regular zits that keep popping up every now and then? While if you suffer from an acute acne problem, it’s best that you visit a dermatologist, you can bid adieu
The ruling BJP in Karnataka today suffered an embarrassment after party MLA Haladi
What applies to nation states applies equally to entities within the state such as religious and linguistic communities and, as in India, the states within the Union which constantly fight over boundaries and natural resources like river water. Every riot or conflict over these ends with
The Solemnity of Our Lady of Mount Carmel popularly known as the Feast of the Scapular was celebrated on 15th July, 2012 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore along with the faithful. There were three masses in the morning...
Udupi CMC has decided to make use of the organic waste collected from the households, for generating electricity. Accordingly, a bio gas unit will come up in the CMC limits. The CMC has decided to set up a unit in 10 cents land at Beedanagudde on the outskirts of Udupi. As per the
Former Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda said that he is ready to accept any post entrusted to him by the party high command. Speaking to presspersons during his visit to Puttur on Monday, he said “I have two years tenure as a Council member to serve the people of the state.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Jaswant Singh was today chosen by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as its unanimous candidate for the August 7
Long awaited new diocese of Udupi was announced today July 16th afternoon at 3.30 p.m. simultaneously at Kallianpur-Milagres Church, our Lady of Dolours Chapel of Bishops House of Mangalore Diocese, Nunciature New Delhi and
Celine Pinto age 84 - W/o Jacky Victor Dias Barkur, M/o Rtd teacher Felcy Lewis Carmel girls school high Kemmammu and
Don’t want to end up injured or exhausted? Don’t overdo things on the workout front. Instead, aim for a brisk 20-minute walk every day to burn fat, plus do the following..
L aw minister Suresh Kumar on Monday left empty handed as his efforts to placate Haladi Srinivas Shetty, who has decided to
After a successful National Seminar on Scripts and Languages of Modern India, with Special Reference to Konkani and three Regional Conferences in three different states of Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra since inception a year ago in August 2011,
Bellevision.com is completing 10 years of its glorious existence. To mark this occasion, the executive committee of the website is coming up with a kid’s photo contest in coming months and to announce the results during Children’s day on Nov 14th.
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Rahul Dravid, the ‘wall’ of the Indian cricket team, has been appointed as the special traffic warden for the City.
Recently, some of the members of the Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA) visited â€Samvedhana’ the shelter for the HIV affected children and spent some time with them. From around 15 years Citizens..
Kundapur MLA Haladi Srinivas Shetty said that he was not an aspirant for the post of a minister. “It was the party leaders who directed me to come to Bangalore, to take the oath. The denial of berth after making a promise was not only an insult to me but also to the
It was an eventful day for the ever alert lifeguards of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project at Panambur beach near here in that they ended up thwarting a life bid by a rebuked girl from Bangalore early
Wilfred Louis, a teacher in a school at Gangolli lost his life on the spot when the two-wheeler he was riding collided head on with a lorry on the National Highway near the Arate bus stand of Trasi in Kundapur taluk. Wilfred who was a resident of near Trasi church
Incumbent Hamid Ansari will be the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate in the vice presidential election, Congress president Sonia Gandhi announced
Two kids drowned in a percolation pond while playing at Murathangadi in Sanoor village of Karkala taluk on Friday.
The students of Sri Ramakunjeshwara First Grade Collge continued to stage protest against the College banning the Muslim girls
Health officials of Mangalore City Corporation on Friday issued notice to four hotels in Hampankatta and imposed a spot fine on two among them for failing to maintain cleanliness. They inspected hotels Perera, Shanti Sagar..
It feels too bad that Indian girls lost the series, being 2-0 up in the two ODI matches and losing the series by 3-2 in five match’s series hurts a lot but they put up a very respectable show. They lost all 5 tosses and were always behind on that count. Nice to see the Indian girls do reasonably
Intense lobbying for portfolios by ministers and the factions backing them has prevented Jagadish Shettar from allocating responsibilities to his 33 Cabinet colleagues, two days after he was sworn as chief minister. With the two factions, one with B S Yeddyurappa..
A two-year-old boy was rescued from a man, who tried to sacrifice him in a bid to gain ‘paranormal powers,’ on Thursday at Kumaraswamy Layout.
Firing a first salvo against the one-day old Jagadish Shettar-led BJP Government, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today
Pomegranate - rubies in a shell or rubies for your health, there are several ways to describe this delectable fruit because of its health benefits. And a definite plus point to
Though an Udupi MLC Kota Srinivas got appointed as Minister in the Shettar’s cabinet, all other MLAs of Udupi District are very disappointed and shocked. Their only able leader, honest Sri Haladi Srinivas Shetty
Former chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda has said not meeting the personal agenda of some ministers and party legislators led to his ouster. Words of praise for him from the Opposition party leaders and Governor H R Bhardwaj might have also made his detractors ensure he stepped down..
Four days after a teenage girl was stripped and groped by a group of men for more than half-an-hour on a busy road [Video]
Revenue authorities of Mangalore City Corporation led by joint commissioner K Srikanth Rao initiated a crackdown on illegal advertisement hoardings here on Thursday. The civic body staff used gas cutters to bring down unauthorised
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has just won another battle, this time off the ground. Dhoni on Wednesday defeated the State-owned Karnataka
Hooked to booze and women, two young men murdered their friend’s mother to steal gold and cash from her house in New
Vikyath Vijay Poojary, a Mangalorean, is all set to perform on Indian television, perform in front of none less than the dancing diva and queen of Bollywood herself - Madhuri Dixit! Vikyath and his dance partner Hitesh Rajani
Prakash Padukonne Badminton Academy (PPBA) reigned supreme in the state level 5 star Ranking Badminton tournament held at the Ajjerkad Indore Stadium. The tournament was held for 3 categories
A kitchen shelf which boasts of bottles containing turmeric (haldi), asefoetida (heeng), cumin seeds (jeera) and the like is a common sight in Indian household. These
Jagadish Shettar was Thursday sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister, becoming the third Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader to head the party government in four years. Governor H.R. Bhardwaj administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shettar at a simple ceremony
Former wrestling champion and actor Dara Singh died at his home here Thursday morning following a brief illness, said a hospital official. He was 84. Critically ill Dara Singh was shifted from hospital to his Juhu home late Wednesday as it was his family’s wish that the 84-year..
The mystery of the missing Bollywood startlet Laila Khan and her family was resolved Wednesday with police announcing the discovery
Athlete Sahana Kumari, who has booked her berth in the London Olympics with a national record breaking high jump, attributed her success to mother Yashoda, and Purushotham Poojary, the physical education director at her alma mater Gokarnanatheshwara College,
UAE Ganiga Samaja celebrated its 6th Anniversary at Dubai Grand Hotel, Bur Dubai. Mr.Ramachandra Ganiga Kuthpady, Vice President of Ganiga Samaja, Mumbai who was on a private visit to Dubai was invited as Chief Guest of the function along with his family members.
"Conjunctivitis is a common communicable disease and spreads mostly during summer and the rainy season. It is basically an infection and inflammation of the conjunctiva
Udupi district which is in the first place in voluntary blood donation is currently having serious blood shortage. This is because, due to the rainy season the number of..
D.V. Sadananda Gowda Wednesday quit as Karnataka chief minister and Jagadish Sehttar staked claim to form the new
“Sports and games attract young and the old. They develop the spirit of togetherness; strengthen the ideals of cooperation. Sports events are some of the means to strengthen the societies.” These were the observations made by Udupi City Municipal..
Traumatised and shocked, the 10-year-old girl who was allegedly made to drink her own urine in the Visva-Bharati campus as..
The Lokayukta officials raided Regional Transport Office (TRO0 in Udupi and have arrested some men working as brokers for this department. On receiving many complaints from the public, this raid took place suddenly on Monday evening and 3 men have been arrested.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators in Karnataka elected on Tuesday Jagadish Shettar as their new leader to make him the party’s third chief minister in the state in four years. "The BJP legislature party meeting has been convened here..
On July 7th, 2012 we, the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) had another successful Annual Family Picnic at Centennial Park. It was conducted with great enthusiasm and involved tremendous participation from the community. Beautiful weather contributed to this awesome...
Pejawar seer Vishveshateertha has come up with a formula to resolve the controversy surrounding ‘made snana’, the
An auto-rickshaw driver has become a God to the road side beggars of Mangalore. The society it seems very selfish and only worried about their own problems. Whereas, this auto driver has proved exactly opposite and
State health minister Ahmed Hasan has ordered probe into reports of fourth class staff performing work of a surgeon and
A New Delhi-bound Air India airplane made an emergency landing at Nawabshah in southern Sindh today after developing a
With the dust settling over the leadership issue in Karnataka, the focus is now on government formation under Chief Minister-
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjay Joshi, known as Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s bete noire, says
Hundreds of Vokkaligas, including lawmakers and cadres across various parties, Monday protested against the move of Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
Presidential candidate Sangma has been challenging his rival presidential candidates do through a series of TV debates. Of course, Sangma knows that the numbers are against him and has also raised the bogey of â€office of profit’ – in this case, Pranab’s chairmanship of Indian Statistical Institute
Addressing the protest rally organized by Save Jammu Kashmir Struggle Committee, Mangalore in front of the District Collector’s office in Mangalore on Monday July 19, 2012, the BJP MP Nalin Kumar Kateel said that the report..
The police arrested one Annappa Poojary (32), the prime suspect in Amunje murder case, at Santhakatte in Udupi, on Monday. Speaking to presspersons, Superintendent of Police Dr M B Boralingayya said Radha Karkera (75) was alone in her house, when she was murdered for gain.
Will the controversial ’Urulu Seve’ or the ’Made Snana’ performed by devout during shasthi at the Kukke Subrahmanya temple premises (horangana) be performed this year? The answer will probably found on Monday..
The new office bearers of Lions, Lioness and Leo Clubs of Moodubelle for the year 2012-13 took charge of their respective posts in a solemn installation ceremony on Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 7.30 pm in the Lions Seva Bhavan..
The eagerly awaited yet another Tulu film produced by well known Mangalorean drama writer Vijaykumar Kodialbail was screened at the Abu Dhabi Eldorado Cinema on Friday afternoon. Most of us Mangaloreans are very familiar...
Vanamahotsava was conducted in Pamboor School on 07 July 2012 with Youngstar Pamboor (a youth group in Pamboor). A student from the school spoke about the importance and significance of Vanamahotsava. Plant saplings were planted in the school premises. Parish Priest..
A four member fact-finding committee has been constituted to look into the allegation that a class five student of Visva-Bharati’s
’Abu Hamza’, who has been linked to several terror strikes in the country, including the 2005 attack on the prestigious
The Congress leaders and workers organized a â€Jana Jagruti Sabha’ against â€the anti-people administration of the BJP government in the state’ on Saturday, July 7, 2012 in the Townhall at 11 am. Addressing the gathering, Siddharamiah ,
Taking potshots at the ruling party, Siddaramaiah, leader of opposition in the legislative assembly, said on Saturday that
Ending the political impasse in Karnataka triggered by factional politics in the BJP, Chief Minister Sadanand Gowda resigned today to be replaced Jagadish Shettar
Squids or Calamari are one of the most famous seafood items. This Garlic buttered Squids is a very popular dish in restaurants. Its a very simple and quick to prepare, but the outcome is very tasty and delicious seafood starter.
Like many other environmental problems covering the coastal region and as we know Sea Erosion is a yearly head-ache for those residing near the sea. This topic is much talked about and discussed and a lot of money has..
Buckling under B S Yeddyurappa’s pressure, BJP today decided to replace Sadananda Gowda with Jagdish Shettar as Chief Minister of Karnataka marking the third change in the state in four years. The decision was taken at the BJP core group meeting here today, sources said.
A three-year-old girl, kidnapped from a railway station here last month, was traced in the holy town of Haridwar in Uttarakhand
In a tragic road mishap, two persons lost their lives and two others were injured at Jeppinamogaru on Saturday afternoon. The deceased are Suguna (70) and Ashrith..
A leopard was caught in a trap (noose) laid to trap wild boars, in a field, at Anjaru in Hiriyadka near Udupi. The villagers noticed the leopard struggling to escape from the noose around 8.30 am. As soon as the news of the leopard spread, the villagers informed the forest..
Key 26/11 conspirator Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal has reportedly claimed that Major Saleem Ali of Pakistan’s
CA Bank Pamboor branch bid farewell to Henry Menezes, upon his retirement. The farewell function was held in the Pamboor Higher Primary School on Thursday 05th July 2012 evening. The dignitaries present on the occasion include CA Bank President Charles Quadros, Former CA Bank..
A student of the St Joseph’s Engineering College in Mangalore ended his life by coming under a moving train at Souterpete on Thursday, July 5. The deceased has been identified as Renol Miranda (21), son of Wilfred Miranda. According to reports, he was depressed
A well known senior konkani writer John Salvadore D’Souza, popularly known as Jerry Kulsekar passed away at the age of 73 in a priviate hospital today early morning. Late Jerry Kulsekar had received several awards and accolades including Daiji Award for his konkani literary..
The prestigious residential apartments “Casa Prianna’ at Chitpadi, Old Hanuman Garage near Tata Show room, Udupi, an ambitious project of Carol Builders and Developers was inaugurated and blessed on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 11 am. Rev. Fr. Anil Goel D’Souza, Assistant Parish Priest..
Kingfisher Airlines is fighting to retain ownership of its corporate office in Mumbai and Vijay Mallya’s luxury villa in Goa
The festival of St. Thomas, was celebrated by the St. Thomas Ward I families on 05th of July 2012 (Thursday). The members of the ward assembled at Mr. Liguory
“I shall not leave my village neither will I evict the forest. I shall continue to fight for the rights of the tribals who are forcefully made to evict the forest
The 3rd edition of the 8-a-side â€SFX Unity Cup-2012’football tournament for Indian expatriates in Kuwait will kick off in the first weekend of Ramadan 2012. Matches will be held in the evenings on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The organizers of the tournament have made an appeal to
As Cern scientists pop the champagne in celebration of finding the Higgs boson, an Indian scientist after whom the God particle
The ICYM Unit of Moodubelle Parish observed ‘Vanamahotsava’ in the church premises on Sunday, July 1, 2012 after the 7.30 am Mass.
Bowing to pressure from B S Yeddyurappa, BJP appears set to replace Karnataka Chief Minister Sadanand Gowda with Lingayat leader Jagadish Shettar and an announcement is expected within a week. "A decision from the high command is likely to be conveyed within a week.
This tiny little spice has many curative properties. Traditionally cloves are used as a table spice and mixed with chillies, cinnamon, turmeric and other spices in the
The Ward Feast of St. John the Baptist Ward was celebrated on Sunday, July 1, 2012. at 12.15 pm at the residence of Anil Reena D’Souza, Kappandakariya. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes presided over the programme. The guest of honour were Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, member of..
What exactly does Rs 30,000 mean in these inflationary times? Well, if you’re a champion athlete in India, it could mean the end of a dream. P Kunhumohammed, India’s best hope for the London Olympics in men’s 400m, needed that sum to make it to the national athletics..
The Installation Ceremony of new officer bearers of Lions Club, Shirva-Manchakal was held on 30th June 2012 at Hotel Milan, Shirva. The President of the Club, Ln Ronald Menezes welcomed the gathering. The Secretary, Ln Gregory Fernandes presented the brief report of the activities..
For the first time after the B S Yeddyurappa faction demanded his scalp, Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda hinted today that his exit might be imminent, even as he sought to highlight the achievements of his 11-month rule. The party’s central leaders have told..
Murders at lonely houses seems to be routine now a days in Dakshina Kannada District. Recently we have heard about a murder in Malpe and two have been nabbed. Yet another shocking incident a old woman Radha Karkera (75) was mudered in her house at Ammunje...
â€In spite of people being aware of the evil effects of the drug abuse, the number of people falling victims to these have not decreased. Moreover, there are no separate centres to treat the people affected by drug abuse”, said the Director of
The discovery of a new sub-atomic particle that is crucial to understanding how the
In Chennai the protest was held at 16 centres. DMK treasurer M.K. Stalin led the agitation in his Assembly constituency
Bellevision has been supporting economically weaker families to help their children to pursue higher education as well as basic education since the past 10 years. Bellevision considers it as a moral responsibility to support in educating the economically backward and needy..
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The Joint Parliamentary Committee, going into the 2G spectrum allocation scam, was on Tuesday forced to withdraw a list of
The newly built presbytery of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva was inaugurated on 30th June, 2012 by Rev. Dr. Baptist Menezes, the Episcopal Vicar of Udupi region of the Diocese of Mangalore. The Assistant Priests Fr Gratian and Fr Naveen lead the prayer. Rt. Rev. Gerald Lobo..
A 12-year-old boy lost his right eye while playing with his father’s China-made mobile, which exploded while it was being charged.
Coconut rice is made with many variations. One version is when chana dal and rice are steam cooked along with grated coconut.
The agitating Air India pilots today told the Delhi High Court that they will call off their 58-day long strike with immediate effect. The pilots also told Justice Reva Khetrapal
A new trend of cloning SIM cards by giving missed call is on the rise. Reportedly, missed call from numbers starting +92, #90 or #09 are dangerous and can clone your SIM when you call back the number. According to reports, more than one lakh subscribers have fallen prey to this new telecom
Dr Norbert Lobo, Associate Professor, Department of Economics, St Aloysius College, Mangalore has been unanimously elected as the President of Association of Mangalore University College Teachers’, (AMUCT) for 2012-14. Dr Lobo was the editor of â€AMUCT
Following the heavy rains and floods on Monday, July 2, 2012, Tuesday, July 3, the feast day of St. Thomas was quite bright, rain-free and pleasant. Taking advantage of the rainless evening most of the ward members of..
A novel Konkani news portal (http://konkaninews.com) was launched here at the riverbank of Jordan river today. This news website, with its motto of `for the people and amid the people’ dreams to serve the Konkani fraternity, who are away from their motherland and yearn for their mother..
BJP central leadership today heard the views of both warring factions of the party in Karnataka amid indications that Chief Minister Sadanand Gowda may be replaced
The mother said to her daughter, “Daughter, bid thy daughter to tell her daughter, that her daughter’s daughter hath a daughter. – George Hakewill, English theologian and writer (1578-1649. In India the problems with daughters is of a different kind: how to eliminate them? Abortion of female
The anxiety of the people about scanty rainfall this monsoon season was belied when the skies opened up right from early morning of Monday, July 2, 2012 as it rained throughout the day, inundating the low-lying areas in close..
The crisis in Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) subsided Monday with nine ministers withdrawing their resignation
The Shirva Police have claimed on June 29, 2012 that they have solved the mystery behind the death of Srinivas Nayak from Katingeri-Moodubelle whose body was found floating in the Belle River on April 6, 2012.
The crisis in the ruling BJP in Karnataka deepened today with the rebel faction led by B S Yeddyurappa setting a July five
At a Press Conference held on Saturday, June 30, 2012, General Secretary of the Global Konkani Organization (Jagotik Konkani Songhattan), Eric Ozario demanded that along with Devanagari script other four
Youths from two communities fought pitched battles using soda bottles at Kalladka, some 30-kms from here late on Saturday after a van that was illegally transporting cattle collided with a motorcycle injuring youths from a dominant community. The incident led to verbal altercation..
Rotary Club and Rotary Trust of Shankerpura created a record by organizing the 100th Monthly Free Psychiatric Camp at Rotary Bhavan on Sunday, July 1, 2012. The occasion was marked by a solemn..
Sayed Zabiuddin alias Abu Jundal, a prize catch in 26/11 terror case, picked up his first lessons in terrorism when Lashker-e-
In a heart rendering incident, a woman and her three-year-old child jumped into well at Hosalaveri near Kinnigoli, on Sunday. While the woman died, the child survived. The deceased is Padmini (28), wife of Chandrahas Shettigar. Shettigar had married Padmini from Mogaveerapattana..
On a mission to resolve the latest crisis starring the BJP Government, the central
A two-and-half-year-old boy named Sachin, who Sunday evening fell into a deep pit in Gurgaon, has been rescued by the authorities, officials said.
More than a year before US-born LeT operative David Coleman Headley landed in Mumbai to conduct a reconnaissance for
The B S Yeddyurappa faction today launched a blistering attack on Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, accusing
Cracking the whip on domestic cricketers caught in the IPL spot-fixing scandal, the BCCI today slapped a life ban on pacer T P
Tomatoes are a staple in every kitchen but hardly will you hear anyone extolling its cosmetic benefits. Whether you want to cure large pores or reduce acne and
Having declared his party’s support for Pranab Mukherjee in the presidential poll, Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today described him as "super power" in Congress and said the opposition should be happy that with his election the government will become a "lame duck".
Udupi Jilla Panchayath Member Ida Gibba D’Souza inaugurated the â€Maleria awareness month observation’ on Tuesday in Shirva Community Health Centre which was jointly organized along with Shirva Rotary. The program was presided over by Shirva Panchayath President Vanita..
D. Dharmayya, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mangalore Commissionarate released the One City 2012-13 year’s Yellow Pages on Friday, June 29, 2012. The Directors of the One City Media Pvt. Ltd, L.K. Monu Borkala and S.T. Baseer were present on this occasion.
The St Michael’s Mangalorean Konkani Community (SMMKC), Sharjah will host ’Wilson Olivera Nite’ on November 23 at Sheikh Rashid Auditorium, Dubai from 6 pm onwards. It will be the first ever Konkani mega show from SMMKC. The spectators will witness popular and latest compositions..
The festering crisis in the BJP Government in Karnataka today reached a flash point with eight Ministers loyal to party state strongman B S Yeddyurappa submitting their resignations to Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, who they want to be removed. Precipitating the crisis..
A special court in Andhra Pradesh Friday sent suspended judge T. Pattabhirama Rao to police custody for two days in
Abu Jundal escaped arrest in Pakistan at ISI’s behest even though Jinadl was present at the controll room.
In a relief to inflation-battered common man, petrol price was today cut by Rs 2.46 per litre, the second reduction this month.
Veteran Leander Paes has finally agreed to take part in the London Olympics, ending days of suspense over his participation after he threatened to pull out due to a selection row that engulfed Indian tennis ahead of the mega-event. After days of maintaining a stoic silence..
“Do not imitate and copy others. We would not like to see another Salman Khan or another Aishwarya Rai. Instead be a better version of yourselves….” Said Prof. Vincent Alava, Associate Professor in Department of English from Milagres College, Kallianpur while conducting..
A professor in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Dr Vinod V Thomas has been appointed as director of
Vijay Kumar Kodialbail’s Tulu comedy movie ’Oriyardori Asal’, directed by HS Rajashekar and produced by Roopa Vijayakumar Kodialbail, is all set to hit the silver screen in the UAE. The movie stars Likith Shetty, Ramya Barna, Naveen D Padil, Aravind Bolar and Rekha Das.
State police is all set to make its functioning transparent and more people-friendly. The programme of modernizing policing in the state will make the functioning of police stations on record through the installation of closed circuit cameras. Those who approach police stations..
The Students’ Union Council was formally inaugurated by administering the oath of office to the members in a swearing in ceremony in the College Library Hall on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 11.45 am.
The BJP government in Karnataka today sought to showcase achievements of its
There is no greater irony than the coexistence of noble slogans under the Complete Cleanliness Drive “Swachhathakke kare, Neenagu dore” and “Nairmalyave Sampatthu, Swachhatheye Samruddhi..”
Karaval Milan, the unified association of 19 parishes of Udupi district has elected Naveen Sequeira of maibhaas fame as its president for two years. He is the youngest president of Karaval Milan to date. The elections were held recently at the India Sports Club in Dubai.
Sources said that Abu Jundal, an Indian national, holds a Pakistani passport and two Pakistani identity cards. "This indicates
Trawlers and fishing boats across India will have colour codes in the near future. The Union government has decided to introduce the new system to strengthen the security along the coast. According to it, each coastal state will have its own colour code, which will help national..
Mutter Paneer is a one of the most desired delicacies of north India and is much appreciated throughout India as well. Here is the recipe for you to try and hope you relish it too!!
During her last visit to Gujarat in September 2007, astronaut Sunita Williamshad expressed shock over female feticide in the state.
Congress leader B Janardhan Poojary demanded CBI probe into the land controversy involving Law Minister Suresh Kumar and asserted that he is not fit to continue in the post. Speaking to media persons here on Wednesday, Poojary said it is a shameful act that the Law Minister..
It is nearly ten years since eight youth from Dakshina Kannada district have been languishing in the Jeddha jail in Saudi Arabia on charges of illegal phone calls. The Saudi Telephone Company has filed cases against these..
More than 20 persons suffered injuries, when a bus plunged into a gorge near Kallapu, on the outskirts of Mangalore on..
India Wednesday sought to corner Pakistan over the Mumbai terror strike, saying the recently-arrested 26/11 suspect Abu Jindal
Indian Coast Guard insisted fishermen to install distress alert transmitter (DAT) in fishing boats for personal safety as well as
A lackadaisical Pakistani government’s goof-up has cost the family of Sarabjit Singh, a death row convict in Pakistan, dearly. While the day was abuzz with the news of commuting Sarabjit’s sentence to life term by Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari, a presidential spokesperson..
Holy hill attack on 24 June 2012 came as a big shock for the people of Mangalore. While speaking to the locals over there, they said since 14 years they come there daily to attend evening prayers 6-7pm, but this was the first time they have experienced such an incident which shocked..
The project of concretization of road for a distance of 150 meters and also for dammar finishing of the remaining road was inaugurated on Monday, June 25, 2012 at 11 by Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat due to whose efforts the Udupi Zilla Panchayat..
Since John Gay’s time, there is an increasing public perception that doctors have progressively deteriorated into money-minting machines sans soul or emotions. There are exceptions, of course. One of them, of Indian origin and now settled in USA, is Dr. James Abraham, MD, FACP..
Kaup MLA Lalaji Mendon issued the granted cheques for the construction of Samudaya
The ancient Olympics were born in Greece; they were revived in Athens in 1896, and now, after a period of over a century. It is a fitting time to reflect on the history of this amazing phenomenon.The ancient Olympic Games began over 2700 years ago in Olympia...[By Francis Saldanha]
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Opting for mechanisation in Dakshina Kannada has become inevitable for farmers as they are dependent on workers, unlike earlier days where workers were dependent on farmers. Moreover, there has been shortage in supply of workers, said Manchi Srinivasa Achar, president..
Rahul Gandhi, widely seen as India’s future prime minister, may be "seriously involved" with a grand-daughter of the late Mohamed
Union Minister Virbhadra Singh resigned today in the wake of a Himachal Pradesh court framing corruption charges against
The members of the Bellevision in Muscat had a get together at National Training Institute, Al Khuwair on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at 8.30 pm. The get together event was sponsored by two families who have been well wishers of Bellevision and are very closely associated with it.
St. John the Baptist II Ward celebrated the feast of their Patron Saint on Sunday, June 24, 2012. The solemn feast Mass was offered by the Bishop of Mangalore Dr. Aloysius D’Souza along with seven priests
Unidentified miscreants vandalised flower pots, and lighting fixtures at Holy Hill at Capitanio near Mahavir Circle here in the intervening night of Sunday and early hours of Monday. Holy Hill is a prayer facility open from 6am to 7pm each day..
Today will be a new beginning for Konkani Restaurant LLC which is ready, relocated, renovated and all set to serve Konkani community after almost gap of a year.The Konkans Restaurant was the talk of the town
Inspired with a sublime performance by Man of the Match Loyed Mascarenhas, Don Bosco Oratory (DBO) trashed DHL FC 4-1 in a one sided season finale of the grand KIFF League Championship for the J.P. D’Mello Memorial Trophy organized by the Kuwait Indian Football Federation..
Martina Monis (81), ‘Madthubai’ - Salmara, Shankerpura, Wife of the late John Monis, Mother of the Late Henry – Juliana, Elias..
Sunil D’Silva was elected as the new president of Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar during the 20th Annual General Meeting of MCC held on Friday June 22, 2012 at the ICC premises. Sunil D’Silva was the vice-president and was unanimously elected as the president..
Mangalore Konkans Dubai once again proved to be No.1 throw ball team in the region by lifting prestigious indoor ISC-Arab Udupi Throw Ball Trophy beating their closest rival Konkans Dubai in a thrilling match contested very closely. The final match was played neck-to-neck[Video]
Having sex with wife, without her consent, also falls in the category of rape. It has been discussed a lot, but a live example came to the fore in the city when a woman
A teenage boy who fell into an open 30-feet-deep well in West Bengal’s Howrah district Sunday noon was brought out dead
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) is all geared up to host the fourth "Fun Filled Evening 2012", on Friday October 19th at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at 5.30 pm. The objective of the group is to help
Rescuers today pulled out four-year-old Mahi dead from the 70-feet-deep borewell near Manesar where she was trapped for
In the middle of complaints that only cricket hogs all the limelight and only cricketers get large gifts as incentives, here is some soothing news. Captain of the first women’s World Cup-winning India Kabaddi team Mamata Poojary..
Delhi and Mumbai, the two most vital metros of India, have been chosen for DRDO’s Ballistic Missile Defence system that can be
To help the visually impaired, four final semester electronic and communication engineering students of the Srinivas Institute of Technology ( SIT) have developed innovative footwear. Razik P, Sanjay P Nambiar, Sooraj PV and Shravan under the guidance of the department..
Noting that his four-decade-long involvement in party politics was coming to an end, UPA presidential candidate Pranab
More than 60 hours after four-year-old Mahi fell into a 70-feet-deep borewell in a
Individuals can reduce the risk of developing diabetes by making small changes in diet and lifestyle, a new study has revealed.
3 Students native of Moodubelle, have topped in the CBSE exams of 2012 here in Bahrain and have made their families and Belleans feel proud of their achievement. Reeshel Fernandes daughter of Robert & Veera Fernandes of Edmer, Moodubelle, student of Asian school
As the sun basks in on first Sunday of every month, it is a ray of hope to the needy psychiatric patients. Over 100 patients converge at the Rotary Bhavan, Shankerpura, for medical assistance and counselling where a free Psychiatric
Former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda said he would narrate his "bitter experiences" as a politician in a biography.The Janata Dal (Secular) supremo said he wants to record his life’s bitter experiences for the next generation
The most talked about town and currently successfully running at seven theatres in Mangalore the Tulu movie produced by well known Mangalorean film producer Ram Shetty was screened at the Abu Dhabi Eldorado Cinema on..
Water may be the elixir of life, but it sure can send your health into a tailspin, even endangering your life, if you drink too much of it. While packaged water, juice and cola
Reconciling with division within NDA over presidential poll, BJP today announced its support to P A Sangma to pit him against
Presidential candidate P A Sangma has resigned from his Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and will get the support of NDA
Magical – The one word with which I would like to describe this Konkani music album ‘Thembe Thembe’ by Kevin Misquith. Wondering…..why magical?? – It’s because once you listen to the songs in this album, I am pretty sure there will be quite a few songs.. [By Viola Rodrigues]
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The Forest Departments programme of planting saplings by the Moodubelle-Padubelle roadside under the government scheme in cooperation with the Lions Club of Moodubelle was organized on Monday, June 18, 2012
In a freak incident, two labourers lost their lives following an explosion, at Padubettu in Nandalike near Belman on Tuesday. According to police, the deceased are Mallawwa Hanumantha (35), a resident of Bagalkote and Ambika (24), a resident of Mudanoor Shirigundi in
Youths in Goa are mobilising people to form “Ami Goykar” (AG), a new front to fight attempts by right-wing outfits such as the Sri Rama Sene, which recently announced its plans to enter Goa. Anwesha Singbal, a journalist along with other youths..
Breaking the lull, the B S Yeddyurappa camp in ruling BJP in Karnataka today set a three-day deadline to Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda to convene the legislature party meeting, throwing up a fresh challenge to his leadership. At a meeting here, the dissidents decided..
In order to bring transferency in the Police department and to punish those who repeatedly violate road traffic rules, the Blackberry mobile plan has been implemented in Udupi and Kundapura cities from Friday. With the successful curbing of road traffic violators in Bangalore by implementing
Jackfruits were the talk of the town in Dharmasthala on Sunday. The jackfruit aroma pervaded all over-thanks to the second state level jackfruit festival organized at the Amrithavarshini Auditorium here. Jackfruit growers from various parts of the state had arrived..
Dakshina Kannada district police still have no information on the whereabouts of Venkataramana Bhat, 50, whose family
Despite 50 per cent subsidy, there were very few takers for the assistance
"Golden words are not repeated," said Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar here this evening when mediapersons requested him
Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Monday opted out of the presidential election after studying the "totality" of the
My home flower garden is well on its way out! This is weird because the winter season is over by the month of April itself. With all the crazy warmth of late winter and beginning of harsh summer is round the corner and my garden soil is dry… seriously: it’s.. [By Francis Saldanha]
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After two days of dry spell, the sky opened on Sunday right from early hours of the day and it rained throughout with varying intensity reviving the hope of a normal monsoon. The temperature has drastically come down.
Three families on the banks of Gurupur River were shifted to safer place after the house was partially damaged due to sudden rush of waters due to heavy rainfall in that area, at Maravoor on Monday. The incident occurred at 5.30 am..
I was in Hong Kong last year. I was searching for a public toilet that was on the map. However, when I went there, I was unable to see the toilet. There seemed to be no toilets there. I knew the toilet was there somehow, because the Food & Environment Department listed it
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi is the toast of India’s grand old party for calling Mamata Banerjee’s bluff on the presidential election.
Summer means blazing sun, sweat, sunburns, heatstroke and what not! But the season also means summer vacation, holiday with family and lots and lots of
Body of Kiran Chandramouli, 21, third year student of information technology of Manipal Institute of Technology, who was
India Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) organised one day training program (President secretary training Program- PSTA) for the office bearers at Yuvajyothi Jeppu Mangalore. Inaugural Program was held at 9.30 am. Sandesha director Rev Fr Vijay Victor Lobo was the Inaugurator and Roshan..
After two days of sunshine, the Dakshina Kannada District received heavy showers from Saturday night which continued even on Sunday. Kolnad in Bantwal Taluk received maximum rain of 102 mm till 8.30 am on Sunday in the last 24 hours. Rainfall was widespread, heavy in Udupi..
"Mrs. Sobina Quadras (94 Years), popularly known as Sobin Bai, Moorukaveri, from Kinnigoli Parish, presently in Thane
Raising hopes for a medal in next month’s London Olympics, Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal today won the Indonesia Open Super Series title after beating world number three Xuerui Li of China in a hard-fought summit clash here. The fifth-seeded Indian, who had won the
A formal function to inaugurate the B.A. and B.Com. courses of St. Lawrence Degree College, Moodubelle was held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 9.45 am in the college Library Hall. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes[Video]
Surathkal parishioners residing in the UAE celebrated the feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday, 15 June, 2012 with great devotion and enthusiasm. This was yet another opportunity for the parishioners to unite as one family.
Manipal was named after the lake flowing in Manipal called: Manna Palla in which two engineer students have drowned on Friday night and one managed swim to safety. The victims are; one from Bangalore Kiran Swami Chandra Moulli (24) and the other from Hyderabad
15th June 2012 was a most memorable day for the classical music lovers in Abu Dhabi. It is said: Judge people by what they can do, not by how they look!. At a first glimpse of these five ladies gave anybody an
At least 32 people were killed and 15 injured when a private passenger bus carrying pilgrims to Shirdi fell off a river
Police today registered an FIR against Karnataka Industries Minister Murugesh
20 young men, who were preparing and forming themselves to be priests to work in the vineyard of the Lord, were ordained Deacons at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Jeppu. Among the 20 Deacons, five belong to Mangalore Diocese, six to Kannur Diocese, one to Calicut Diocese,
The members of Bellevision, USA will be celebrating the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Fest) at Closter NJ on 8th September 2012 from 3.00 p.m. onwards. The Monti Fest celebrations include a High Mass in Konkanni to be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Maurice D’Souza, C.S.C.
There was a rousing response for Kevin Misquith & band milestone’s music concert here on Sunday the June 10th at mother veronica auditorium, Jaynagar Bangalore. The show was organized by Konkani Samudai Jaynagar to raise funds for the education fund for poor students.
A long standing dream of Belleans to have a degree college in Moodubelle for which a number of people toiled since last year, eventually fructified on June 14, 2012 as St. Lawrence Degree College took the first step in the journey of higher
Stage was set for a confrontation and a likely contest for Presidential poll with the Congress party today deciding to take on
Glugging water during meals severely hampers your stomach’s digestive powers and causes insulin levels to fluctuate significantly, warns Microboitic counsellor
In a rebuff to SP and TMC, Congress today ruled out sparing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for the Presidential race as it rejected
A heart wrenching incident of a man hacking his wife and three children to death at Kakkur of Bettampadi village in Puttur
Infosys has delayed its deadline for on-boarding of employees hired from campuses by one quarter (three months)
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Wednesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and his kin in the mining bribery case. CBI court judge D.R. Venkat Sudarshan also rejected anticipatory bail pleas of Yeddyurappa’s...
Following the enrichment programme for the teaching staff, a two daylong spiritual seminar was held for the students of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions prior to the commencement of their classes for the current academic...
Controversial Hindu religious guru Nityananada Swami, facing allegations of
West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee ended her meeting with Congress chief Sonia
The government will allow private aided schools change their medium of instruction from Kannada to English Class 6 onwards if they have necessary infrastructure, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri said on Tuesday. He told mediapersons
Traffic police in Mangalore and other parts of the State are yet to start using BlackBerry devices for traffic rules enforcement. Director-General and Inspector General of Police Lalrokhuma Pachau had announced that these devices would be put to use for traffic rules enforcement..
Jackfruit, the sticky, sweet and smelly fruit popular along the Konkan coast and Kerala, is ready to cross the seas and make it to the United States of America. There, it will be savoured sandwiched in a burger and turned into many other products. Once considered
Bahrain Kannada Sangha is the one of the most active expatriate clubs in the island, it has been holding weekend activities for members and families. The quiz competition was managed by the Kannada Sangha ladies wing members, there were 8 teams, and questions..
A girl studying in a coaching institute at Bhiwadi was allegedly gangraped by the teacher and two aides for almost a year.
In the deserted New Market area, around 11.30pm on Sunday, a young girl ran for her life from a group of molesters,
Election for the next President will take place on July 19 and the new occupant of the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be known on July 22, two days before the term of the
The newly formed Car Owners and Consumers’ Association (COCA) will file a
Lokayukta court today ordered probe into a complaint filed against Adichunchunageri
What happens when you put 170 people in a Hall from different parishes of Mangalore along with well-known singers, dancers and performers along with MC Mr. Uttam Menezes? The simple answer is, you get a fantastic round..
The MLC elections from the graduate and teachers’ constituencies that started at 8 am on Sunday, June 10, 2012, ended peacefully at 4 pm. When this reporter revisited the Government College where election booths were set up
Riding on a strong sympathy wave, jailed MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy’s nascent YSR Congress today decimated ruling Congress
A day after Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had observed that the ’casteist’ leaders had pushed Bihar to economic
A ’save Lokayukta’ campaign began here today to press for appointment of a Lokayukta in Karnataka. Several activists participated in the dharna, launched under
Police today issued a search warrant for the arrest of controversial godman Nithyananda, who is reportedly absconding from his ashram at Bidadi in Ramanagara distict. Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda told reporters after a high-level meeting with top police officials..
Dr. Austin Prabhu, a veteran lion leader and community activist in Chicagoland was installed as a District Governor for District 1-A, Mother District of Lionism for the second time. This ceremony was held at the Aviana Banquet Hall, Palos Hills today.
Karate has been becoming quite popular among young children not only in the urban centers but also in villages like Moodubelle which is evident by the fact that the Karate training that was started in a humble way
The majestic Ras Lafan hall of Concorde Hotel here on Friday June 8 evening was already full by 5.30pm, the scheduled time programme was to start. The hall could accommodate 250 persons but fans were still thronging in..
Stung by comparison to a sinking ship, Congress today hit back at Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi calling him a..
Udupi district recorded 56.91 per cent polling for South West teachers constituency poll and 52.85 percent polling for South West graduates constituency poll held for Legislative Council here on Sunday. A total number of 1,173 teachers which include 805 men and 368 women teachers..
It is the ticking timebomb that will affect 1.7 million of us in just 40 years. But can you stave off Alzheimer’s with a healthy diet? This week scientists said eating chicken
An Air India Silchar-Guwahati plane with 52 people on board landed under emergency conditions at the Lokopriyo Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here today after it lost one of its front wheels during take off. Air India sources said the ATR 9760 flight lost one of the front..
Ankola police on Saturday night arrested 14 persons who were the part of an alleged rave party at Honey beach resort, located at Honnebail village of the taluk.Uttara Kannada police said that Ankola police raided the resort at 11.30 pm and found four semi-nude women dancing...
A 56-year-old woman admitted to a private hospital in Madurai with severe stomach pain has been found to have a pair of
The Karnataka government was planning to take over the ashram of controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda at Bidadi near here taking into view alleged objectionable activities taking place there, Law Minister
Joseph D’Souza (80), son of late Peter and Florine D’Souza of Holy Family Ward, Arbi, passed away in the morning of Friday, June 8, 2012.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Andhra Pradesh Saturday booked suspended judge T. Pattabhirama Rao and
Summer is all about having some fun under the sun. But, the harsh sunlight and humidity is your hair, health and skin’s worst enemy, so, it is always important to take care.
Rejecting Team Anna members’ allegations against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on allocation of coal blocks, the Prime
The new RTO office coming up near End Point in Manipal is first of its kind among
Monsoons may have brought good tidings for farmers and relief for people from the searing heat, for but for motorists it has been a nightmarish drive. On Thursday, one person was killed and another injured in a rather bizarre accident at Kaup when the load of iron pipes intruded..
In fresh trouble for controversial godman Nithyananda, police have lodged criminal cases against him and his followers for allegedly assaulting a mediaperson during a
At least 20 people were injured in a stampede here Friday during the distribution of the famous ‘fish prasadam’ medicine that
Continuing his flip-flop, social activist Anna Hazare made a U-turn and gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on corruption charges against him. Addressing a rally here last night as part of his tour to create awareness about a strong Lokpal, the anti-corruption crusader..
Exciting news for Indian soccer enthusiasts as India’s soccer icon former India captain and Arjuna awardee Bruno Coutinho is due to visit Kuwait from the 13th of June 2012 for a week on the invitation of the Kuwait Indian Football
A special guest had arrived near the Deputy Commissioners Office in End Point Manipal on Friday. A huge python had got into a parked car. Seeing this the car owner got scaared. Immediately the snake expert Gururaja Sanil was called. The snake expert Gururaja Sanil arrived to the spot..
This season fish seems to be out of the reach of the common man despite inflow of catch from Ratnagiri and Chennai to the city. The prices of fish which started peaking since the beginning of this year have never come down due to low catch and high demand. The city gets about five..
A two daylong Teachers’ Enrichment Programme was organized in St. Lawrence PU College Hall on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 and Wednesday, June 6, 2012 from 9.30 am to 4 pm. During these two days, Dr. B.K. Ravindra, Principal of SDM..
Vishwa Konkani Student Scholarship Fund (VKSSF) set up by World Konkani Centre, Mangalore has invited applications for
Lulu Hypermarket opened its much awaited branch in Riyadh on 6th June, 2012. This is the 4th Lulu in Saudi Arabia and the 103rd branch for the Lulu Group. Located in the famous Ibn Sulaiman Commercial Center, in the busting business hub of Batha, this new hypermarket will offer over 200,000 sq.
Tata Steel today announced its plans to set up a Rs 30,000 crore steel plant in
Moderate exercise and increased cardiovascular fitness can help those with family history of high blood pressure to significantly reduce their risk of developing
India’s Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza won the mixed doubles title at the French Open on Thursday, defeating Santiago
A six inch long dead snake was allegedly found in a 200 ml tetra pack of Maa mango fruit juice pack to a consumer in Bhatkal
India’s first "talking" Automated Teller Machine (ATM) for visually impaired was today inaugurated in Ahmedabad.
It’s true - we all share a feel-good chemistry with food. If you smile while tucking into your favourite fare, it can also tackle your bulging waistline. A new weight-loss plan..
The monsoon time table will come in to force on Konkan Railway route from June 10 to October 31. According to the new time table, 12620 Mangalore-LTT Matsyagandha Express will leave Mangalore at 12.50 am instead of 2.40 pm and 12134 Mangalore-CSTM Express will leave Mangalore..
It is said that history repeats itself and also those who do not learn from history would commit the same mistakes. It seems that the Belle Grama Panchayat has learnt nothing from the past experience. [Video]
Mangalore city and the surrounding regions witnessed sharp decline in the temperature and some relief in the sweltering heat of the summer due to the arrival of the monsoon in time. Since two days there had been good..
George Fernandes Vichara Vedike, Mangalore organized a programme on the ccasiooat Late Ramakrishna Hegde Vedike, Mangalore on Monday, June 4, 2012 at 4 pm to recall the contribution of George Fernandes in trade union movement as well as in the government.
Reflecting the growing bonhomie between the two parties, Congress has decided not
Ruling that a Muslim girl can marry as per her choice at the age of 15 years if she
Most of us know that up to seventy per cent of the total body weight is due to water. Although it is present in all parts of the body, it is more present in organs such as
The southwest monsoon, crucial for agriculture, hit Kerala Tuesday, with a senior official saying that the four-day
A farewell program was conducted for the outgoing students of MBA of 2010-2012 batch on May 30, 2012. The Program started by a prayer song, sung by first year students of MBA. Dr. Joseph Gonsalves, Principal of
Manipal University, which has the second best green campus among institutions in the country, celebrated the World Environment Day on Tuesday by planting 70 medicinal saplings . Of these 60 were planted in Madhav Vihar and 10 in Kasturba Hospital. Another 900-odd will be planted over
Udupi district reeling for want drinking water since a month had heavy rain showers on Sunday night and Monday bringing smiles on people’s faces. People who were suffering from severe shortage of water and also the crouching heat, had some relief with this rain.
In a tragic incident two childhood friends, who could not bear the thought of being separate, committed suicide by jumping into a well in Puttur Town Station limits on Monday. The deceased have been identified as Sharanya (24) and Ramya (23). Both, cousins, were attached to..
A day after they came together for an agitation, social activist Anna Hazare and yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Monday appeared headed for separate anti-graft protests, even as they vowed to support each other in their future moves.
Three persons from Kerala were killed on the spot and another injured seriously when the car in which they were traveling
Helen Menezes(Fernandes) (78), wife of the late Timothy Menezes, ’Menezes Nivas’, Jeppu Kudupadi Road, Mangalore.
The brief history of the origin and escape from Goa of the Roman Catholics of Mangalore was narrated briefly in the first part of “The History of Roman Catholics of Mangalore”. The second part of the narrative deals in brief the persecution of Mangalorean...[By Alphonse, Pangla]
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The hearing of the petition submitted to High Court on the additional land acquiring for National Highway 66 which passes through Udupi will be held on June 6th. The meeting of those people who may lose the land was held on Sunday and the information was given during this meeting.
Al-Qaeda’s new leader, Ayman al-Zawahri, in the second of his “Days with the Imam” series of online videos, said yesterday that bin Laden would, however, pay readily for hospitality for his guests. Although he lived mostly on bread and vegetables, he once
First and foremost the Don Bosco Oratory (DBO) – Kuwait team would like to thank the organizers Bahrain Hockey Federation for inviting the team to participate in their open tournament held on June 1, 2012 at St. Christopher Juniors..
Novena will start at St. Antony’s Church Kuntalnagar from Monday 04th June 2012. Mass starting at 04.30 pm on every evening followed by the Novena will be held for 9 days until 12th June in preparation for the feast of St. Antony. The feast mass will be in the morning at 10.30..
Three persons have been killed in two separate incidents in Udupi district on Monday. In the first incident, two women, traveling in an auto rickshaw, were killed when a goods truck rammed into it at Santhekatte. The deceased have been identified as Meenakshi (32) and Jalaja (55).
Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar Monday took oath as a Rajya Sabha member and said he was now in a better position not only to
For Belleans in Bahrain, Friday the 01st of June was a memorable one. People work hard all the weekdays and when weekend comes they plan out their leisure. During this hot season of the year, what more could the members of Bellevision Bahrain ask for, other than an
Ahead of his joint fast with Anna Hazare against UPA government on corruption today, yoga guru Ramdev threatened the
On a two-day visit to Karnataka to galvanise the party, Gandhi lashed out at
June 1, 2012 was a memorable day for the Konkani Charismatic Prayer Group (KPG) members of St, Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi as they celebrated their 12th Anniversary at St. Joseph’s hall with the theme " Bhavadthaan Jive kristache dive" -
Hitting back at Rahul Gandhi for terming BJP-ruled Karnataka as the "most corrupt" state, Chief Minister D V Sadananda
Udupi Zilla Nagarika Samiti organised naming and cradle ceremony to as many as six tadpoles at Hotel Keediyur to invite rains. The rituals of cradle ceremony were performed by women who gathered on the occasion. Tadpoles were named after rain as “Maleraya”.
New St. Joseph English Medium School under the administration of St. Joseph Church Belman, was inaugurated with beginning the classes for the 6th standard for the academic year 2012 – 13 by Udupi district Episcopal Vicar Rev. Fr. Dr. Baptist Menezes lighting the lamp.
Denying reports that he left the fast venue after Baba Ramdev snubbed him, Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday
May 31, 2012 was the most memorable day for Farzeen Kachalia as she outshone other 25 contestants to win the prestigious Miss Khoobsoorat ISC Fashion pageant. Twentysix dazzlingly beautiful young women above 18 took
India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni refuses to speculate on who can be his successor as it’s not in his hands but given
At times common people run out of patience and resort to sever action due to injustice and neglect of the local body to fix long pending problems even after repeated pleas and appeals. Same situation aroused and people had to show the strength and unity to confront..
with benefits manifold. Extremely low in calories it acts as a wonderful diet supplement and helps maintain a slim stature. Being low in cholesterol, it is known
In the first ever conviction of a Legislator in Karnataka under the Prevention of Corruption Act, a ruling BJP MLA was
In signs of growing dissent within the BJP, hoardings supporting party leader Sanjay
The Andhra Pradesh high court on Saturday granted the Central Bureau of
Petrol price will be cut by Rs 2 per litre with effect from midnight tonight.State-owned oil firms will reduce petrol price by Rs 1.68 per litre, excluding taxes. After including 20 per cent VAT, the cut in Delhi comes to Rs 2 per litre, industry sources said. Petrol after last..
The Health Minister of Karnatka, Mr. Ramdas along with the Mr. Yogish Bhatt, Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka State Assembly paid a goodwill visit to Fr. Muller’s Hospital, Mangalore on Friday, June 1, 2012 at 11 am. Both the..
Congress supremo Sonia Gandhi on Monday strongly defended Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the UPA government
In a jolt to the Congress in Karnataka, party opposition leader in the assembly Siddaramaiah today announced his resignation from the post saying the High Command apparently lacked confidence in his leadership. "It looks that the High Command lacks faith in my
Rasamanjari 2012, presented by Tulu Koota Kuwait, successfully enthralls the audience as mesmerizing performances, live enthusiastic music, and extravagant stage settings marked the evening of 25th May 2012 at the American International School. Tulunadu crowds turned out..
Screening and security checks at Airport are for human beings but the bison, which had a day out at Mangalore Airport’s runway, was above these checks. On Thursday morning, a bison showed up at the runway and the bovine is said to have had a leisurely stroll along..
Bharath bandh called by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Left parties against the hike in petrol prices evoked mixed response across the district. There were no major untoward incidents that were reported from anywhere in the district. However, protestors symbolically blocked..
In the nationwide bandh called by the opposition parties, there has been good response. The buses, lorries and even
Kailash Kher rocked and made the 3500 plus audiences sway with his music and songs… What an evening full of WOW, WOW & WOW!!! Manchurian Madurai, Udupi Madras Café, Tandoor Express and Chutney Swamy as proud
BJP leader L K Advani today admitted that people were "disappointed" with the party and appeared to be hitting out at party chief Nitin Gadkari as he said the campaign
On a day when BJP leader L K Advani made a veiled attack on Nitin Gadkari on his blog, the party president held his ground by
The Bharat bandh against petrol price hike dashed the hopes of the jasmine cultivators to make a decent profit of their produce on
The bandh called by NDA and Left parties to protest the steep hike in petrol prices today disrupted normal life in parts of BJP
Launching an austerity drive to contain expenditure, the government today banned creation of new posts in its departments and holding their meetings in five-star hotels besides imposing curbs on foreign travel. The Finance Ministry has also asked all ministries and departments..
The effect of the NDA sponsored â€Bharat Bandh’ affected normal life in the city of Mangalore. The raods were practically empty with few private vehicles venturing out. Public transport system was completely off the road for fear of being damaged by the enforcers of bandh.
It was time for the students of Primary and High School to go back to the schools after spending a long happy holidays. Some lucky students in some of the schools were fortunate enough to get some sweets as many schools distributed sweets on the first day of the school.
The link between Udupi and Shivamoga is Balebare Ghat or Hulikal Ghat which is concreted now. But the vehicles moving at Chandika curve in this road will have to be saved only by Chandikamba Devi of the nearby temple. This route in Ghat section which gets worse every monsoon..
The Bharath Bandh against the recent hike in petrol price is showing signs of being total in this coastal city w ith bus operators’ and auto unions indicating their willingness to shut down their operations on Thursday. The Bharath Bandh against the recent hike in petrol price is showing..
On the occasion of death anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru, all the leaders of Congress party were assembled at the party District office on Sunday to pay respect to Jawaharlal Nehru. They paid respect to the leader by putting garlands on his statue to commemorate the death anniversary..
Guzzling down water, fresh vegetable and fruit juices is a natural way of detoxifying your body. Drink these liquids first thing in the morning and you will be kick-starting
DMK president M. Karunanidhi Wednesday threatened to pull out of the UPA government over the hike in petrol prices
Dr H Vinod Bhat Pro Vice Chancellor, Manipal University, inaugurated Sculpture of artists - Mr Srinath Manipal, Venky Palimar, Ravi Hirebettu inaugurated World No Tobacco Day 2012 theme – â€STOP - Tobacco Industry Interference’. “Group (Community) health is better and..
Rejecting Team Anna’s allegations of corruption against him, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday declared he will quit public life if the charges on coal block allotments are proved. "It is unfortunate that irresponsible allegations relating to irregularities in allocation..
Goa Police today arrested a sub-inspector and a constable of Karnataka Police for trying to smuggle out petrol and liquor from the coastal state in their official vehicle. Police Sub Inspector Babu Madhav and driver Yallappa Madhav, both attached to Ramnagar police station..
“Media which throws more light on positive news in this age when there is a heavy influx of negative news, is fast vanishing. At such a crucial stage, it is a matter of great pleasure to see newskarnataka web portal which is a unique experiment in its own way,” said Francisco Sardinha,
The 30th All India Budokan Karate Federation National Championship- 2012 was held on 20th, 21st and 22nd May 2012 at Environmental Hall Lawns, Handwara, 80 Kms from Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. More than 400 competitors
The whole Province as well as Anubhav and St. Joseph Parish community rejoiced on the occasion of the Solemn Profession of four of their Brothers, Brs. Nitesh Rodrigues, Kaushik Parmar, Daniel Christian, Cannio Cardozo. The Eucharistic Celebration was presided over..
A woman was detained today for entering the Uttar Pradesh Vidhan Sabha allegedly posing as an MLA, police said.
Jayaprakash Hegde was felicitated by Udupi District Minorities Forum on Sunday 27th May 2012 at Don Bosco Hall Udupi. Forum President Cyril Mathias..
There was chaos outside the Eden Gardens after an hour-long felicitation function of the IPL champions Kolkata
The renovation work of Bhujanga Park in Udupi is almost complete. A sum of Rs one crore has been spent for the renovation of the park, which is spreading over four acres land. To mark the platinum jubilee celebration of the City Municipal Council, the State Government had released..
A brand new residential apartment” Sai Grandeur” by well known builders of Mangalore, Land Traders, Builders and Developers was inaugurated in Mangalore on Sunday.The new residential apartment “Sai Grandeur”..
Mangalore: The Milagres parishioners held a farewell programme in honour of Fr Walter D’Mello in the church here on May 27. Fr D’Mello, who has completed his seven-year tenure, is scheduled to proceed for higher studies.
After a steep hike in petrol prices last week, the government is bracing itself to bite another bullet on diesel front whereas there are indications that there may be a slight cut in petrol price. A ministers’ meeting on controlled fuel, coming anytime after May 31, may decide on a Rs 4..
A team of Cabinet ministers, who are loyal to former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, on Sunday is learnt to have lodged a complaint with BJP national president
The private complaint filed by 812 Foundation, alleging that three government agencies and 12 officials as responsible
Kukke Subrahmanya Temple near Mangalore has erased its earlier record 1,800 Ashlesha Bali seva performed on a day three years back, by recording 2,076
From 2013, aspiring candidates for IITs and other central institutes like NITs and IIITs will have to sit under new a format of entrance test which will also take plus two board results into consideration. The announcement was made..
At least 26 people were killed and 27 others injured when a speeding tempo rammed into a stationary bus at Khalapur
Girls once again outperformed boys in the CBSE Class 12 results declared here Monday, an official said. Girls recorded a pass percentage of 86.21 percent against
A day-long curfew was clamped here on Friday as tension escalated following the gunning down of Brahmeshwar Singh
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Sunday evening arrested YSR Congress party leader Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy in the disproportionate assets case.
Faith transcends borders. The case in point is Mutsumi, a 35-year-old woman, who came all the way from Tokyo city of Japan
Manvinder Bisla (89) and Jacques Kallis (69) helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to win their maiden Indian Premier League title at MA Chidambaram stadium on Sunday. Manoj Tiwary (9 not out) hit the winning boundary off Dwayne Bravo as Kolkata completed
For nothing, ’dal chawal’ is the staple diet for most Indians. And rightly so. Do you remember all the dietary advice you got while growing up? ’Eat your pulses’ or to
Basilica de Bom Jesus, the most visited church in Goa which contains the relics of St Francis Xavier, has decided to install sign-boards requesting visitors to wear decent clothes. Fr Savio Barretto, rector of the basilica, told PTI that the church management had a meeting..
Poverty and inequality with their associated ills continue to be the single most common challenge, said Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee. He was delivering the inaugural address on “Twenty first century as the Asian Century: Role of India and China” organised by Manipal Centre..
The sleuths of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Mangalore have seized 498 packets (each weighing 25 gms) of saffron from Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express passenger when he arrived at Mangalore airport on Friday and arrested him. The Iranian saffron of brand “Behrang..
The famous murder case of Padmapriya, wife of MLA Raghupathi Bhatt in 2008 is still pending in the court; recently it has reached at Darmastala Sri Manjunatha temple. Accusing the opposition and to clear his stand he said that his opponents are using this issue as a political tool..
The Manipal Arogya Card Scheme 2012 was launched at Fortune Inn Valley View here on Friday by the Congress MP, Mr Jayaprakash Hegde by issuing the first card to Raghuram Kulal and family. Manipal University instituted the Arogya Card as part of its social initiative with..
Though I am a fan of Rajasthan Royals, I have no qualms in admitting that Chennai Super Kings entering play-offs by dislodging RCB by virtue of better run-rate, and taking CSK to greater heights. I am so happy that CSK has launched at
Protesting the raise of petrol – diesel price for the 9th time by UPA government, Udupi District Nagarika Samiti conducted protest in a unique way. They tied a motor bike to a long wooden stick and lifting it they conducted procession from Taluk Office up to the Gandhi statue..
Ration cards to applicants who have applied online for the document will be issued within two months, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Shobha Karandlaje has
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K. Advani and Sushma Swaraj will not attend the key party rally in Mumbai Friday evening
Former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is a ’’human bomb’’ within the BJP whose president Nitin Gadkari’s path is ’’paved with landmines’’, Shiv Sena chief
Colleges in Dakshina Kannada district have produced many toppers in the PU results. However, most of them are not Mangaloreans. They had come to the coastal city in pursuit of quality education. Vivek Hegde, a student of Alva’s PU College Moodbidri, who secured 590 out of 600..
Air India Express has announced its new schedule effective from May 28. This schedule will be operative till June 30. In the new schedule, the Mangalore - Mumbai -Mangalore flight (IX 802/208) stands withdrawn from May 28 and the May 27
Daivik Amrith Publications, â€Kolkottachi Mother Theresa Hicha Manak Noven’ (A Novena Book of Blessed Mother Theresa) was released on 24th May, 2012 at Infant Jesus Shrine, Mangalore at 6.00p.m. after the Holy Mass. Archbishop of Ivory Coast Rev. Dr. Ambrose Madtha released..
CSK reached playoffs by "various reasons", but from there â€on, their championship defense has begun in right earnest. The only team consistent this season in playing as a team is KKR and they are already in the finals and they deserved it. Now, we are suddenly encountering another team that was
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy has plans to teach Tulu to school students in Tulu script itself, said Academy President Umanath Kotian.
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) patches up and reconciles with its leaders -- with an eye to the general elections
Senior BJP leader L K Advani is likely to skip a rally in Mumbai on Friday and resturn to New Delhi. The senior leader has cited prior engagement as his reasons for not attending the rally, according to reports, but sources suggest he is unhappy with the state of affairs in the party
The Moodubelle Branch of the Syndicate Bank organized Customers’ Meet at its branch premises on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 4 pm in order to spread awareness about its various services to the customers. Among the guests of..
The Second Year PUC result of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle is quite encouraging as out of 157 students from Science, Commerce and Arts sections who had appeared for the examination 152 have been
Pius Nagar Welfare Committee Kuwait (PWCK) organized its 10th Anniversary feast at Indian Public School, Salmiyah here on Friday 18th May,2012. Celebration started at 7pm with Introduction by master of ceremony..
A day after raising petrol price by a massive Rs 7.54 a litre, state-owned oil
Commercial vehicle in Dakshina Kannada District will also join the indefinite strike called by the motor unions from the midnight
In the backdrop of strong protests by UPA allies and the opposition over the steep hike in petrol price, Congress on Thursday hinted at the possibility of a partial rollback and expressed hope that the government would be able to find..
Gracy Machado (80) Shirva, Daughter of the Late Ruzario Machado & the Late Cilestine Machado, Sister of Sr.Clarence
The first batch of Class X students of Mount Carmel Central School, Maryhill,
On a sudden announcement from the Central Government that the price of petrol and diesel shall be increased, all petrol bunks in the Udupi District were filled with Vehicle owners and there was a lot of commotion in the petrol pumps.
Bahrain Kannada Sangha is one of the most active expatriate clubs in Bahrain over the past 35 years, which has been conducting various entertainment and cultural programmes in the island nation. The recent celebration of..
Oatmeal is a highly satisfying morning breakfast meal. High in soluble fiber, oatmeal helps to lower ’bad’ LDL cholesterol levels and is high in protein content too, which
Most people have a lot of free time available but seldom use it gainfully. They would rather gossip with their friends instead of making use of inherent talents they have and start a hobby. There are numerous hobbies from which you can pick and choose one.. [By Francis Saldanha]
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The BCCI may have dropped his name from the list of former cricketers who will get one-time benefit payment but a defiant Kirti
Police said the deceased has been identified as Sreerag (25), from Kozhikode in Kerala. Employed with the Hewlett Packard in the City for the last seven
I won’t say if CSK deserved it and RCB didn’t...both of them had a scratchy tournament...but CSK showed some tenacity...no one in the team was clicking but they scrapped through by winning crucial moments... as for RCB...bowlers thoroughly exposed... and over dependant on Gayle......
Unable to take care of her seven-month-old child due to extreme poverty, a mother in West Bengal’s Nadia district sold her infant
Not only are walnuts delicious to eat but also good for your heart and your skin. They are one of the best plant sources of protein. Here are some health benefits
BJP leader Sanjay Joshi, bete noire of the Gujarat Chief Minister, today resigned ahead of the party National Executive
Shri Mahaganapati Shri Mahalingeshwara Mahila Yakshagana Mandali, Pernankila celebrated its Decennial year on Sunday, May 29, 2012 at 5 pm at Shri Ganesha Kala Mandir, Hiriadka. Dr. Devdas Kamath of Kamath Nursing..
Free Medical Camp was organized by USWAS-Shirva (UAE) (an Association of Shirva Parishioners residing in UAE) in co-ordination with the Shirva Church Women’s Association on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 9.30 a.m at Don Bosco English Medium School, Shirva. This medical camp was organized..
The renovated church dedicated to St. Vincent Ferer at Valencia was inaugurated and blessed by the Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 5 pm. The Holy Mass was concelebrated by
Karnataka state schools and colleges’ computer education teachers affiliated to
Think of an Indian village and what comes to mind are images of mooing cows, open drains and children playing ants and frog
In the gulf weekends begin on Thursday and it is time for party and celebrations for stress relief. after spending a strenuous week in the offices and fields for doing duty, please eagerly wait for the weekend. Last weekend was too full activities all over the gulf particularly..
Actress Shilpa Shetty, who was due to deliver next month, gave birth to a boy Monday morning, her businessman
A grand and impressive celebration of 10th Anniversary of Karnataka Sangha took place amidst presence of Most Rev. Bishop HE Henry D’Souza and Sri Sri Sri Esha Vittala Dasa Swamiji at the Al Dana Ball Room of Hotel Holiday..
Yet another controversy struck IPL tonight when two of its players were believed were believed to have been among the 100
As the stir by over 200 Air India pilots entered the 13th day today, Civil Aviation
Stepping up her campaign for former Lok Sabha speaker P A Sangma’s candidature
A team of 21 students from the district have been rehearsing street plays to
“TUNES IN DUNES” a Musical Fiesta was indeed a magical musical show mesmerized the audience at the Sheraton Deira Hotel, Dubai on Friday. Guest of honours Msgr Edwin Pinto and Rev. Sr. Maria Goretti blessed the show with their presence and they were honoured by.. [Video]
A Sunidhi Chauhan performance in Kuwait, that is a phenomenon by itself! Sunidhi, the versatile singing sensation ruling Bollywood’s music scene is set to woo Kuwait audiences in a scintillating performance on Friday, the 25th of May at the Mishref Fairgrounds, Hall 7.
As many as 81 high schools in Udupi have scored 100 per cent pass results in the SSLC examinations, the results for which were announced on Thursday.
Dieting is an age old way to lose weight but is fad diet the best way to lose those extra pounds? When you want to lose weight fast there is just one question on your
Due to the competition in the market, shortage of labourers, less respect – position in the society for the farmers in the society, the youth of the agricultural families get higher education and migrate to the cities in search of job opportunities. The main intention of this Krishi Utsav
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) president and Union Minister for Science and Technology Vilasrao Deshmukh on Friday announced that actor Shah Rukh Khan, who is also co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been barred from entering Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium
Amid the opposition demand to make divorce more women-friendly, the government today approved fresh
The Mumbai Cricket Association officials have lodged a police complaint against
Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts which were pushed to sixth and 21st position respectively, in the district-wise ranking list of SSLC exams last year, have witnessed a good come back this year with Udupi topping the rank list and DK occupying the seventh position.
With raids on at the residences of former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his kin in Bangalore and Shimoga, Yeddyurappa has filed anticipatory bails for
The future of Karnataka state’s 8,39,034 students who appeared for their SSLC Examinations last month will be officially
Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly N. Yogish Bhat said on Wednesday that a new building for the Government First Grade College on Car
“Philip, imagine traveling around the world, Rose and me holding hands and doing what we always wanted to do since our sweetheart days at college. How beautiful, romantic and awe-inspiring. I look forward to my retirement by Christmas”. It was full moon [By Philip Mudartha]
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‘Bhagya’ Tulu telefilm based on fisher woman’s life story, written and directed by Prakash Suvarna Katpadi, has been screened in 13th Madhurai Film Festival
In an attempt to restore normalcy, Air India on Wednesday began international
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) raided residences of former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and his kin
Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today rejected his predecessor B S Yeddyurappa’s strong demand for
Bookie Sonu Yogendra Jalan alias Malad has told the crime branch that he paid Rs 10 crore to a Sri Lankan cricket player for
Former telecommunications minister A Raja was on Tuesday granted bail in the 2G
As the temperature rises in the UAE the Vamanjoorians are warming up to witness the much awaited event. This time it’s a Mega one. When every fun around is over, the MEGA one, was in the waiting for its moment.
India Social and Cultural Centre have been attracting its members through out year by conducting various contests, organizing festivities, arts and cultural shows and many sports event. As the new committee just set in enthusiastic
The Income-Tax department has confiscated a mindboggling sum of Rs 35 crore in cash stashed in 35 cartons from
Mandd Sobhann in association with MCC, Qatar is presenting ‘Soad-3 International’, a TV singing contest. The finals of the
For the harassed citizens of the thirsty Bangalore, some good news. From the second week of July, the supply of
The Indiana Hospital and Heart Institute was inaugurated on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 11.30 am by Dr. M. Veerappa oily, Minister for Corporate Affairs, Government of India who also presided over the inauguration function. MLAs from Mangalore and Kerala also attended the function.
Claiming support of 70 BJP MLAs, BS Yeddyurappa on Monday said that chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda and
Based on a story of Fisher Women of Coastal Canara, The muhurat for the Kannada commercial film Mahanadi was held in Hotel Kediyoor’s Sheshashayana Hall here on Sunday May 13.. Shiroor Math’s Shri Laxmivara Tirtha Swamiji
The Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Ghala, is celebrating its silver jubilee year under the dynamic leadership of the Parish Priest – Fr. Albert D’Silva. OFM Cap, with the theme : “Celebration of Unity in Faith and Parish Life”.
Padubelle villagers gathered in large number at Padubelle junction, Kadlachil to reform the Nagarika Samithi as well as to discuss various developmental issues in the village. Sri Harish Shetty, Grama Panchayath member
Karnataka Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, facing a bid by his predecessor B.S. Yeddyurappa to oust him, arrived in
A magical Musical Extravaganza unfolded here at the Golden Ball room of Country Club at 11am with a prayer invoked by Valerian D’Almeida. He also highlighted the achievement of KCO and his charitable deeds especially extending helping hand towards the education [Video]
St. Lawrence College, Moodubelle recently acquired the much awaited government sanction to start degree courses in Arts and Commerce. Meanwhile, the preparations to start the Degree College are nearly complete and the College is set
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“ Currently there is a 50% reservation for the Cathloic women in political and other fields; they must make good use of it. By this the Catholic Women have the responsibility of providing able Christian women leader to
In escalation of factional feud in ruling BJP in Karnataka, seven ministers and six MLAs loyal to state BJP strongman B S Y
The turf wicket in Manipal University is the only one anywhere along coastal
Amid the controversy over appointment of self-styled godman Nityananda as head of the Madurai Adheenam, the Madras High Court today dismised a PIL
Over 20 Air India flights were cancelled today from Delhi and Mumbai as the agitation by the protesting pilots entered the third day.
Members of Christian community in Dakshina Kannada, who have borrowed money from public sector banks to build houses, will get an interest waiver upto Rs 1 lakh under the state government’s Christian Development Scheme. Interest accumulated after 2007 will be paid
Stating that neither he or his family had any connection with Aircel or any other telecom company, an emotional home minister
"I would have committed suicide or killed my sister if she had eloped," Satish Kumar Mathur, the DIG of Saharanpur range, said on Tuesday.
Curd or yogurt is used since ages to gain its nutritional and health benefits or as a beauty product. According to Ayurveda, curd should not be consumed at night.
Botanical Society of Goa and Corporation of the City of Panaji [CCP], Panaji-Goa, together have facilitated the organization of the KONKAN FRUIT FEST on the Promenade off D.B. Bandodkar Marg, between Kala Academy and Children’s Park at Campal, Panaji-Goa from 11 to 13 May,
Firing a fresh salvo at Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, the B S Yeddyurappa camp today sought convening of an emergency legislative
Manipal police arrested four persons who were engaged in cricket betting at an apartment in Herga in Manipal on Tuesday.
Around 70 children, students from 6th to 10th standard enthusiastically participated in the three daylong multipurpose Summer Camp organized from May 7 to 9, 2012 in St. Lawrence PU College Hall. The camp
Jharkhand Chief Minister Arjun Munda and his wife had a narrow escape Wednesday when their chopper turned turtle and landed on its side at the airport here.
There is no end to uncertainty in sight for passengers scheduled to fly Air India’s international flights. With aviation minister Ajit Singh terming the strike of erstwhile
A suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist has been arrested by Karnataka police from Bihar’s Darbhanga district, drawing
The pre-paid autorickshaw counter at the KSRTC bus-stand in Bejai has not been working for the last few days. This counter is among the two pre-paid counters started by the district administration on October 2, 2011. “This counter has not been working because of lack of revenue..
All of us are aware that Bitter Gourd, Karela (Karathem in Konkani) is a very good medicinal vegetable. It contains many types of vitamins and minerals. Al though It is bitter in taste but helps to purify the blood tissues. It is one of the best medicines for blood sugar.
We always devour ourselves with variety of tasty sweets but we must also eat Bitter Gourd for a change and to balance our diet.
Here is how to prepare Bitter Gourd Salad:
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Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President G Parameshawara escaped unhurt, while another person succumbed to sting injuries in a bee attack at Sanganhalli village in Tumkur district today. A swarm of honeybees attacked some district officials near Kadari Narasimhan..
The contract companies are clearly violating the transport rules while transporting the labourers to MSEZ construction sites. Despite the two recent accidents, which have occurred due to the violation of transport rules, the Regional Transport Office seems to have maintained silence.
Institute of Karate and Allied Arts(IKAA) had their Black Belt Grading at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore on Sunday 6th May 2012. Kyoshi C.Hanumantha. Rao, President, AIBKF, conducted the grading test with Chief Instructor Kyoshi Praveen Kumar. Altogether 29 Karatekas..
Godra Riots: Amicus Curiae report questions Mod’s role in Godra Riots and can be prosecuted under various sections
Contrary to earlier speculation, the Congress-led UPA appears to be placed in a comfortable position for getting its
A top police official has sought action against former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad and his wife for allegedly committing a "security breach" at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here after the IPL match between Deccan Chargers and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Deputy Commissioner..
The Mangalore Catholic Co-operative (MCC) Bank concluded its centenary celebrations with a grand valedictory function at the Milagres College grounds on Sunday, 8 May 2012 starting from 5.30 pm. The valedictory function was
Our language Konkani was born way back in 4000bc from Central India on the banks of Saraswati River which was flowing between Yamuna in the east and Sutlej in the west. The mighty river for some reason dried up or went underground around 2500B.C. [By Alphonse Mendonsa]
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A Konkani Tiatr (drama) entitled Ghonvdho (Mason) will be staged in Kuwait on Friday, 11th May 2012, 3.30pm, at the Kuwait Medical Association Auditorium, Jabriya (near the Mubarak Al Kabeer Hospital).Presented by Kuwait’s famed Lopes Brothers, the drama is written and directed...
Since ancient time man has been a worshiper of nature, animals and birds. With the fear of animals – birds, in order to get protection, man has developed the practice of worshiping the animals. There has been a entertainment part also in this, for example there is a practice of â€Pili Kola’ that
Can you crack a coconut in one second? Well, the Coconut Deshelling machine designed by students of NITK, can neatly
A total of nine students were debarred from the Comed-K examination conducted across the State on Sunday.
Pressing India to further reduce oil imports from sanctions-hit Iran tops the agenda of US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton who
A new study has demonstrated that habitual consumption of white potatoes (baked, boiled and mashed) is not associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes or levels of C
Nine persons were killed in a road accident at Jokatte here today, police said. The mishap occurred when the tempo driver lost control of the vehicle leading to it falling into a gorge. The tempo was carrying labourers to Mangalore Special Economic Zone site. The vehicle, meant for..
Music plays an important role in every one’s life and dance is part of the music which provides total entertainment and both are closely connected. The one who enjoys music lives longer. But to enjoy that music we need
A Cherry tomato is a small variety of tomato that has been cultivated since at least the early 1800s.It is believed that cherry tomatoes have originated in Peru and Northern Chile. Cherry tomatoes.. [By Francis Saldanha]
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Daniel Monteiro of St Mary’s Syrian College, Brahmavar, has entered in Guinness Book of World Records for his unqiue collection of 4,911 stamps on birds from 263 countries. Earlier, Paul Irvin Oswald had the record for posessing 2,166 stamps of birds. Speaking at a press meet..
Indian Cultural Society presents” Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main” with renowned playback singer from Bollywood ABHIJEET & world fame theater cum comedy king UMAR SHARIF from Pakistan on 18th May Friday, at 7.00 pm sharp. The Chief Guest for the event will be H.E. Ambassador of India,
A mere threat turned into tragedy. Haisnam Jakoi, a 22-year-old engineering student, died while trying to stage a suicide drama in front of his girlfriend, Seraphina (19). The plastic chair he was standing on gave way, leaving him dangling from the ceiling fan at his Bannerghatta..
Kannada Sangha Bahrain, organized a Musical Night from their members on the 27th April 2012. It is kind of unique musical treat for all the members and their families. Sangha has its own Group called the " Voice-Culture" where many talented Sangha singers work hard to become professional
Key UPA ally Mamata Banerjee today led a host of chief ministers in opposing NCTC, stating that there is no need for such a
Looking young is the foremost priority of most people these days. Not just women, even men are wary of ageing. Instead of using the number of anti-ageing creams that
At the time of writing, Delhi Daredevils were running amok at the top of the table and Deccan Chargers were lying hopelessly in the ninth spot. Sandwiched in between, the other seven teams are separated by a mere three points. Out of the nine games played.. [By Francis Saldanha]
In a solemn ordination ceremony three Deacons belonging to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) were ordained as priests by the Archbishop of Bhopal, Most Rev. Dr. Leo Cornelio in the newly renovated Church of Our Lady of..
Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa was today granted a day’s time by the Supreme Court to file
Chattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh and the Maoists’ mediators today emphatically said there was no secret deal or any quid
In a veiled warning to the Centre, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee today said she will wait for a few days for
After hours of tension Thursday, Maoists finally released Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district collector Alex Paul Menon Thursday
Kerala outfit Malabar United FC inscribed their name for the first time on the coveted NYC trophy with a 4-3 tie-breaker victory over AVC Overseas Association in the finals of the 21st edition NYC Trophy football tournament played at M.O.H Ground, Shuwaikh on 20th April 2012.
Inconsolable grief did not prevent parents of Mohit Gowda, a six-year-old boy who was killed in a road accident, from donating the eyes of their deceased son, in a moving
Toastmasters International Division H Annual Conference was held in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 27th April, 2012. Division H Governor, DTM Dr. Nasef Dhafari, Conference Chair ACS
Friends of Yoga (FOY) holding their 6th anniversary on 4th May 2012 at 5.30am near the Zabeel park gate no. 3. Friends of Yoga is engaged in providing total health solutions (physical, mental and spiritual) to everyone. It is free of cost in a open air classes everyday from
A large catholic community attended the concelebrated mass by ten priests on the occasion St. Joseph Worker’s Feat at 7.00 pm. The mass followed by a grand cultural program. The faithful were glued to their seats with the spectacular dance performances by the Arabic, Indian & Pilipino...
The state government has long back instructed villages to implement the waste management system of the waste produced in the houses at the Grama Panchayath level itself and for this purpose rupees 4 lakhs has been allotted to each Grama. Also the government has
On the 2nd of August 1990, when Saddam’s army invaded Kuwait, destroying the land and torturing the people, young men rushed to form groups as part of what is known as popular resistance. One of such group was Al Messilah Group.. [By John V Tauro]
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After Anna Hazare and his team, it is now the turn of yoga guru Ramdev to kick up a
I often wonder why the adolescent always look tired and worn out. Is it due to only excessive stress due to the over burdened prospectus which is inversely proportional
Nupur Talwar, mother of murdered teenager Aarushi, was today jailed after a special CBI court rejected her bail
The race for Presidential election hotted up today with BJP ruling out support for any
The students of Manipal Institute of Technology a division of Manipal University, have stepped into another achievement. The 36 students from Automobile, Computer, Mechnical, Electical and Electronics departments have together developed an â€All Terrain Vehicle’ which is now ready to
Tourism received a much needed boost in the region with the state’s first floating restaurant launched in the coastal city on Sunday. The inaugural cruise of 20 minutes was attended by more than 250 people. The official three-hour cruise, which was scheduled to start at 7.30
Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) today ordered revision of electricity tariff for all Electricity Supply
Vamanjooreans UAE are all set on the 18th of May 2012, to rock your world with their “TUNES IN DUNES” Musical Fiesta at the Sheraton Deira Hotel, Dubai @ sharp 11.00 am. Mangaloreans are known for their music..
Today in India what is the price of Tomato? Rs 40/kg. Potato Rs 20/kg, Sugar Rs/kg, Milk Rs 30/ltr, Mutton Rs 400/kg and the list keeps on growing indicating the price rise. Since almost 10 years we are all just watching only the price is rising but no.. [By Baptist Sequeira]
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A journalism lecturer, who applied for a job at St. Aloysius College here, has alleged that she was told by the principal during the interview that wearing burqa was not allowed inside the classroom. The allegation comes close on the heels of a controversy about the college prospectus..
On Sunday evening people who gathered around the Bantakal Shri Ganeshotsava Vedike; the elders, the young, men and women were taken away by the â€Hasya Sanje’ making the atmosphere a sea of laughter. Presided over by Kundapura comedy poet A.S.N. Hebbar,
A stress relief medicine was provided free of charge by a well known TV personality Ms. Indumathi Salimat (TV Haretemalla artist) from Gulberg. The event was organized by Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha under the leadership...
In order to weed out the problem of fake PAN cards and to ensure an accurate
ICS (Indian Cultural Society), Kuwait a premier Indian Organization is all geared up to put up a great grand Musical and singing program titled “ "Zara Sa JhoomLoon Main" to be held n 18th May 2012 at it’s premises. The show will feature the famous 1990’s Bollywood Playback Singer
Zimbabwe African Captain Heath Streak said that weak bowling attack of his team and pitch, which â€behaved strangely,’ resulted in his team’s defeat against the hosts Karnataka Indians in the one-off Twenty-20 match at NMPT Ground in City on Sunday. Streak admitted that his bowling
Staying up all night to revise your exam syllabus just one more time might not be a great idea after all. Far from brushing up your memory, it might lead you to forget most of what you learned. Recent research by the School of Life Sciences(SLS) in Jawaharlal Nehru University has revealed
A perfectly organized program, professional dance judge, great humorous compere, neck to neck contesting dancers and super supporting audience was the secret recipe of the great success of "Dhoom Machale" which was judged
It was indeed a most memorable day in the history of St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) which put up a wonderful spectacular Wilfy Nite for ever to be remembered. The grand Konkan Showers 2012 with Wilfy Nite was indeed a super hit show wherein a large
Mangalore Management Association (MMA) National Institute of personal Management (NIPM) & S.D.M. College of business Management organized a seminar on Common ENT Problems was held at the SDM College in Mangalore, M.G Road Mangalore on 26th April 2012 at 6 PM.
Former BJP President Bangaru Laxman was sentenced today to four years in jail
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar and actress of yesteryear Rekha are among four eminent persons who have been recommended for nomination as members of Rajya Sabha. 39-year-old Tendulkar, who has brought
When success lies in every corner of your life, ’what next’ becomes the most-asked question? And it’s nothing different for Tendulkar, who perhaps is the biggest victim of demands in this cricket crazy world. But his never-ending supply of runs has met those demands incessantly for 23 years,
Expressing happiness over his name being cleared in the 25-year-old Bofors case, megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said the
Fans of Wilfy Rebimbus spread across UAE will surely miss him on Friday, April 27 at Al Nasr Leisureland, where his troupe will present ’Wilfy Nite’. But his legacy will continue, his songs will continue to touch hearts of..
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s star batsman AB de Villiers handed over his Man of the Match award to left-arm spinner
Social Welfare Minister A Naraynaswamy is on a foreign tour even as the chief minister has asked his Cabinet colleagues to oversee drought relief works in the State. Narayanaswamy represents Anekal in the Assembly and he is also the in-charge minister for Chikkaballapur district.
With the theme, “Let your Light Shine”, the Don Bosco Summer Club 2012, for the children of Shirva and around was inaugurated on 24th January 2012 at Don Bosco Youth Centre Shirva by the Chief Guest V. Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva.
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai is pleased to announce the winners of â€Grand Konkan Showers 2012’ Quiz. The response was overwhelming. However, 50 Contestants who have almost got the correct answers, will receive Free Entry to â€GKS 2012- Wilfy Nite’ scheduled
The email id of a Professor of Kasturba Medical College has been hacked causing him problems. The victim is Prof. Biswabin Roy, his email id has been hacked by
Motorists in this port city are tad lucky than those living in Bangalore as the Mangalore city police have not yet enforced the seat belt rule.
The 24 –year old German Sebastian Vettel Formula one Champion claimed his first victory since last year’s Indian Grand Prix in 1h. 35min.10.990sec. the 22nd of his career when he drove from the pole position to the final position (chequered flag) winning it for his Red Bull team for victory.
There is no treasure greater than the love of people, so earn the love of people serving the people is essential, said Udupi Puttige Mutt Shree Sugunendra Theertha Swameeji. He was speaking in his asheervachana during the felicitation program to lawyer Mattar Ratnakar Hegde..
The workers of the Brahmavara Cooperative Sugar Facroty which has been closed down due to financial crisis have now some hope of getting their unpaid salaries now. The Labour Deputy Commissioner has instructed the District Deputy commissioner to collect the
On 12th April 2012, newly formed Bellevision Muscat committee for the year 2012 -2013 under the Presidentship of Mr. Sylvester Alva had a fun filled get together at NTI, Alkuwair. The party started with a prayer led by Mr. Valerian Lobo. Newly elected president...
Faced with acute power shortage, Karnataka Government today appealed to the people to cut down use of fans and
Faced with the April 25 deadline set by the Maoists, the Chhattisgarh government has suspended the anti-Naxal operations in
In a surprise move, a complainant who had challenged Karnataka High Court’s move to quash the FIR against former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa in the alleged illegal
MP Mr. Jayaprakash Hegde said that we must keep away from caste based politics for the development of our society. The recently elected Udupi-Chikmagalur Loka Sabha MP requested while inaugurating the new branch of Fortune Boutique Hotel on Wednesday in Dubai.
The body of a married woman was found on the terrace of her house at Bodyugudde in Nellikaru Gram Panchayat limits on
According to a study by the Deakin University, Australia, women who cut down on red meat are likely to suffer twice as much from anxiety and depression. The
The Grand Mosque is the official mosque of Kuwait. It is located opposite the Sief Palace and is the largest among the over 800 mosques around Kuwait. Its area spans 45,000 square meters (480,000 sq ft.), out of which the building itself covers 20,000 square meters (220,000 sq. ft.).
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A major rift emerged at a Team Anna core committee meeting in suburban Noida Sunday with member Mufti Shamoon Qasmi
It is wedding season and booking a hall for wedding would cost nothing less than Rs 30,000 to Rs 40,000 in Udupi. Further, if the hall is an air conditioned, plush looking one then the tariffs will shoot up accordingly. Now, an air-conditioned, spacious hall will be available in Udupi..
It is a day which has to be inscribed in the golden letters of the Diocese of Belgaum. The first ever Carmelite was raised to the Sacred Order of Priesthood by His Excellency Rt. Rev. Dr. Peter Machado, Bishop of Belgaum on 18th April, 2012 at Holy Family Church, Londa. There were around 40
Maoist rebels Saturday abducted the Sukma district collector in Chhattisgarh and
Retired army officer K. Ramaraj was sentenced to life imprisonment by a fast
Local MLA Lalaji R. Mendon and Deputy Commissioner Dr. M.T. Reju visited the popular Kaup beach and light house areas on Wednesday and discussed on the
Al Nasr Leisureland is bustling with activities, Wilfy troupe is arrived well in time. Wilfy fans are eagerly waiting for the d-day and SMKC (St. Mary’s Konkan Community) all geared up for the Grand Konkani Showers 2012 to be held on Friday
Bahrain Kannada Sangha is known to provide entertainment to its members yearlong for the past 3 decades. Also it never lagged behind in catering to the spiritual needs of its members. Friday April 13 was an auspicious day, when “Satyanarayana pooja” was conducted, on the day..
India on Thursday test-fired for the first time its most-ambitious strategic missile, the over 5,000-km range Agni-V, in a bid to join
Experts from across the world recently reported about the emerging health benefits and other aspects of chocolate - the food that has delighted people for almost 2,000
The Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat is all set to harvest rainwater at its main building at Kottara this season. The panchayat has almost completed work on the facilities to store 1.20 lakh litres of rainwater from the 2,465-sq metre roof of the building. Executive engineer of the panchayat..
Enormous preparations are under way for the decennial celebrations of St Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai. Tickets are already on sale and there is good response for the sentimental evening ’Grand Konkan Showers 2012 – Wilfy Nite’. The show is scheduled to be held on April 27..
Star batsman Chris Gayle today showed his softer side when he dropped in at a city
Want to shed those extra pounds but still eat your favourite junk foods? Well, drinking tea could be the solution. Researchers at Kobe University, Japan found that regular
Prajna Counseling Centre celebrated Silver Jubilee of its activities on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Milagres Jubilee Hall, Hampankatte, Mangalore at 9.30 am. Dr. Chinnappa Gowda, District Commissioner inaugurated the Silver Jubilee programme by lighting the lamp
The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) and Gulf Air bring us the Bahrain Grand Prix 2012, scheduled to take place between the 20th and the 22nd April, when for one weekend, Bahrain becomes the focal point of sporting world. There really are no words to describe...
The work related to laying of synthetic track at Mangala stadium has suffered a setback and may not be completed as per
Mohammed Ali says that Mehnaz, a student of bio-technology engineering, was good in
Though the District Offices Complex (DOC), bringing the Deputy Commissioner’s office and nearly 40 other government departments under a single building, was opened with much fanfare on December
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today alluded to Karnataka as a ’’snake’’ after expressing shock at Maharashtra Government’s decision to share water with people in scarcity-hit districts in neighbouring Karnataka. Thackeray also slammed the Congress-led government in Maharashtra..
Lokayukta Police today filed a chargesheet against former Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy in connection with a
The Trinamool Congress has asked its members not to marry any CPM leader or
This year the non-government organization “Prajna Counseling Centre “based in Mangalore, a city in the south-Indian state Karnataka, celebrates its silver jubilee. The engagement of the Centre has been distinguished and unique. The
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All non-Congress chief ministers, barring Mamata Banerjee, who had come together to oppose the Centre on the proposed
Mrs. Clara D’Souza(49), wife of Mr. Maurice D’souza passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 10.30 pm
Among those saints and great personalities who dedicated their lives for the people
U.A.E. Exchange a premium exchange center of U.A.E presented a Mega Musical Concert “ PRANAMAM “ in association with Soorya (A world renowned musical group) at the auditorium of Abu Dhabi Indian School. It was a tribute to Late Mohammed Rafi a legend singer of Indian Cinema.
The Feast of Divine Mercy was celebrated with devotion and gusto at Infant Jesus Shrine Mangalore on 15th April, 2012. The festal Eucharistic celebration which was held at 5 pm was preceded by an hour long Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of Divine Mercy Rosary.
Aangann Kutam celebrated Pask Porob on Thursday 12th April 2012 in Riyadh by singing “ Alleluei Alleluei Christh Mornanthlo Jivanth Zala” along with prayer by Alfred Fernandes Sirsi. Ivan Vas Omzoor, spreaded the Easter message True Love of Our Savior.
Gunmen launched multiple attacks in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on Sunday, with blasts and gunfire erupting in the heavily guarded, central diplomatic area and at theAfghan parliament in the west, witnesses and officials said. Gunfire appeared to be coming from various directions in the
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated “Dhon Korodanxo Sombhrom” with dazzling singing, dancing & acting performances. The celebration was to mark the occasion of KCWA crossing over Rs. 2 crores in charity donations so far. It was also one of the
St. Joseph Nagar Chowk was inaugurated here at Mira Road on Saturday, April 15th. Fr. Ivan D’souza, welcomed the gathering. In his welcome speech he said that â€It is a matter of pride to all of us and a land mark to our church”. The short prayer was led by Fr. Ivan D’souza.
Various Dalit and Minority Associations conducted a joint procession with the slogan ‘save constitution’
A day of celebrations for the members of ISC as it celebrated its 45th Anniversary and also the swearing ceremony newly formed committee for 2012-2013 took place. The grand celebration was attended by Ambassador of India HE M.P. Lokesh and ISC Board of Governor
BSP chief Mayawati, who had drawn flak from the Supreme Court for wasting taxpayers’ money by building parks and
Lent is over, the darkness has gone away and the bright light has come over the whole world; with these words our two evergreen and energetic masters of ceremonies Mr. Ivan and Mrs. Alfreeda did begin the
In order to expedite the final government approval, a delegation comprising of the members of the College Committee led by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, the Correspondent and Commodore Jerome Castelino,
Padmabhushan Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde, the renowned educationist, a native of Belle and the former Vice Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) visited Moodubelle on the occasion of the annual Puje of..
Our ancestors adopted the concept of “Banas“ and “Vedic Vanas” (sacred groves) to protect rare medicinal plants in
Come May 20, the traffic police in Mangalore and their colleagues elsewhere
Most Rev Aloysius Paul D’ Souza the Bishop of Mangalore Diocese released the Telefilm Kalpavally on the life of Mgr Raymond FC Mascarenhas at Bethany Hall today. On this occasion he also launched the website
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) is pleased to announce KWAK Men’s Volleyball Tournament 2012 (Open to Karnataka State Level) and Women’s Throw ball Tournament 2012 “KWAK WOMEN’S THROWBALL CUP
A student of Madhava Pai Memorial College who was caught while copying in the examination, unable to bear the insult committed suicide. The student Blanch Caral D’Souza is the 2nd year student of Madhava Pai Memorial College. Currently the exams are going on and on
India’s IT giant Infosys brought in Indian workers illegally to US and often abused business visa rules requiring foreign workers to be paid US market rate, a
“Life is good”, so said my young friend who turned 40 last week. Married for just over a decade, two kids, two jobs, two cars, and a live-in maid, it is a ‘no regrets’ success story for him. Only four years have passed; when, [By Philip Mudartha]
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Registration of marriages is to be made compulsory irrespective of religion - largely to prevent the harassment of women in
Italian hostage Paolo Bosusco was released by the Maoists today, 29 days after he was abducted along with his
Prestigious Bahrain Kannada Sangha elected its new executive committee for the year 2012-13, on recently held annual general meeting. Mr. Raj Kumar has been re-elected as President, along with other team members include Mr. Jaya Kumar Shetty(vice president)...
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) elected Stany Sequeira as its president for the year 2012-2013 at the general body meeting which held at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Nottingham. The annual general body meeting began with prayer followed by welcome address
Gulfmart, the supermarket group with the most number of branches in Kuwait, has added yet another link to its chain of outlets across the country with the opening of their second branch in Farwaniya. The new branch was inaugurated on Wednesday, 11th April, 2012,
Kaup beach which is most popular in the district and attracts tourists everyday has dried up due to lack of basic facilities. Since the tourism department or the administration are not attending any of the problems of the long sea shore, the tourists visiting in their summer holidays are
Farmers of Udupi and D.K. once again seems to have succeeded in stopping the Mescom raising the electricity rates. The department was to raise the rates with the reason of financial losses, but the farmers of Udupi and D.K. fought against it with written objections in huge numbers
The Eve of the Annual Feast of the Irmiz Church (Our Lady of Dollors Church) was celebrated yesterday at 6.30 pm with great devotion. The Chief Celebrant of the Liturgical ceremony was Rev. Fr. Louis D’sa, Parish Priest, St Francis Xavier s Church, Mudarangady along
Afreen, the three-month-old Bangalore girl who was battered by her own father as he wanted a son, died Wednesday after battling for life for several days
Dozens of workers are feared trapped under the debris of a factory building which collapsed here late on Sunday night in the
The CBI is searching for dentist Nupur Talwar, an accused in the murder of her
Apparently stung by BJP strongman B S Yeddyurappa’s criticism on him planning a foreign tour when the state is facing
Kevin Misquith’s much awaited music album `Thembe Thembe’ released on the Easter celebrations held at Nottingham under the flagship of Mangalorean United Konkani Association – MUKA. John Fernandes gave brief insight of Kevin’s achievements at this young age.
The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team has given him a clean chit in the post-Godhra Gulberg massacre
Children who consume soft drinks regularly may be at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease, researchers including one of an Indian origin have
The foundation stone for the building of the new church dedicated to St. Antony at Koolur that was recently demolished in order to provide space for the widening of the Highway was laid by Rev. Dr. Aloysius P.
Once again Mangalorean United Konkani Association, Nottingham (MUKA) gathered as one family to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on 8th April at Bramcote Hall in Nottingham. Mangaloreans from Nottingham were joined by members of KCA Manchester, friends and
Annual festivities in the Shri Mahaganapati Temple which is located in the village of Pernankila in Moodubelle, were held with great devotion and enthusiasm on Sunday, April 8, 2012 with thousands of devotees and villagers participating in the religious and cultural functions [Video]
The very first travel experience for many is anticipated with excitement. All of us work hard to make a living, each have a different vision of life and work towards achieving those goals. I have a similar vision, to be an explorer, adventurer and travel around the world. After years of saving up..
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On the occasion of completing the 40 years of professional career and retiring in the month of April, Teacher Sevrine Mendonsa was given a warm send-off by
Gulfmart, the fastest growing supermarket chain with the largest number of branches in Kuwait, will open their twelfth branch in the country at Farwaniya. The newest branch of Gulfmart will be inaugurated by His Excellency Satish C. Mehta the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, on Wednesday,
As part of the Easter Celebrations, the Easter Masses were held through out the day at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi that included English, French, Spanish, Urdu, Malayalam, Tamil, Sinhalese and Arabic from 7am till 9pm. The Konkani Mass was too held at 6.00pm to a large Konkani
In one of the most organized and systematic manner the whole night vigil on the eve of Easter. The vigil began in total darkness and then Bishop HE Paul Hinder blessed lit the Easter Candle and various prayers were recited. The candle
India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi is the most modern social organization in U.A.E and has been fore-front in organizing various cultural and social events. Festivities and religious feasts and cultural events of all regions and religions are held at the centre giving respect and equal
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association is geared up to present the event of the year "DON KORODANXO SOMBHROM - 2012" 0n 13th of April at American International School, maidan Hawalli, Kuwait. Popular young konkani singer and composer Kevin Misquith and ace guitarist Rajgopal...
Mrs. Angeline Lobo (86), wife of late William Lobo (Hotel Pukka), passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 5 pm.
In a painful throwback to the case involving Baby Falak, a three-month-old Bangalore baby girl is battling for life in a City hospital after her father brutally tortured her for two
The families of 17 Indians, who were among a crew of 22 on a Nigeria-bound oil
Odisha’s police force on Monday threatened to boycott anti-Naxal operations
A large section of Kingfisher Airlines employees, including pilots and engineers,
Ronald Pinto (42 years) son of Luis Pinto and Veronica Pinto of Church Ward in Shanthipura, Pamboor, who was employed
Holy Week, started on Palm Sunday, ends with Easter Sunday (April 8 this year). It is considered the focal point of ecclesiastical and liturgical year. The last three days of the week - Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday – are called sacred triduum. Together they make up “Holy Three
The 8th Sacerdotal Ordination anniversary celebrations in Kuwait was held at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait City with the Eucharistic Celebration of the Chrism Presided by Bishop Camillo Ballin. The con-celebrants of the Mass were
Siyon productions, shirva released their first konkani album Veggin Ye Jezu Tun and Hindi Album Chal Mere Sath on the Easter eve. The album was released by Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest along with the Composer and Producer
In order to have a facelift to the Shirva Fish Market and to provide modern facilities for
Eventhough many politicians who born in backward communities took advantage of the reservation and are elevated to higher positions, but are not doing any work for their community, said Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat. He was speaking in his presidential address in the 105th...
The time to fret over your bald head is over. Dr Akshay Batra, Sr VP, Trichological Society, London and director, B Perfect, answers some frequently asked questions
Good Friday service was observed at St. Joseph’s Parish grounds with devotion. There were two services at 5.45pm and 8.30 p.m respectively. Thousands of faithful participated in the liturgical service.
Easter was celebrated with grand Easter Vigil liturgy followed by the liturgy of the Word, blessing of the water and the solemn Easter Mass in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Saturday, April 7,
Easter Vigil, also called the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter, is a service held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus.It is held in the [Udupi] [Pamboor] [Kalmadi] [Pernal] [Belman] [Shirva] [Kundapur]
Reviewing the Uttar Pradesh poll debacle, Rahul Gandhi tonight warned against indiscipline in Congress and vowed to bring the party back to good days in the state
The dead body of Srinivas Nayak, approximately 48 years of age, resident of Kadambila-Kattingeri was found floating in the Belle river off Nelli Katte-Tabail. The body was discovered at around 7 am on Friday, April 6, 2012. It was found that the clothes and mobile of Srinivas Nayak....
Good Friday, the day of the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross at Calvary was commemorated by people all over the world with fasting and abstinence, prayer and sacrifice as well as Way of the Cross and meaningful
Absence of proper seating arrangements in city buses, failure to operate bus service in some areas and rude behaviour of conductors dominated the transport adalat conducted on Thursday. This transport adalat had been conducted by the Regional Transport Office after a gap..
The students of Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal University, have taken a special initiative to display their passion for social responsibility. They collected an amount of Rs.35,000/- during the course of the conduct of Inter-
People are having a difficult time with the shortage of water, but on the other hand the shortage of liquor in Bar – Wine shop has made the liquor consumer’s life miserable. Since the last 5 days there has been shortage of liquor in the state, because the supply has stopped.
Our Catholic community has entered a celebratory cycle and births, deaths, marriages, christening, first communions and anniversaries (death, birth and wedding) are celebrated with equal gusto with non-vegetarian dishes and alcohol. This has overshadowed and eclipsed some of the old
Civil Aviation Ministry has accepted a proposal to name Bengaluru International Airport (BIA) here after founder of this
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ was commemorated with solemn service in Our
The Good Friday was observed in the Holy Rosary Church, Kundapura by conducting the Way of the Cross on the open ground
The Maoist group holding an Italian hostage on Friday rejected Odisha government’s offer of freeing prisoners and threatened
CBI today arrested BJP MLA Rajendra Rathore in connection with the fake encounter of local liquor smuggler Dara
In about 10 days, seven Mangaloreans, including a woman, will begin their journey towards Eastern Himalayas to test their endurance level by attempting to reach the base camp at 20,000 ft from sea level. They will begin their climb from Lukla in Nepal — the regular route taken
Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is commemorated on Good Friday (April 6 this year). From earliest times it was a day of mourning. The church ceremonies on this day include reading of the Passion of Christ, reciting a string of prayers, unveiling and veneration of the Cross and communion
As hundreds of people gather, young children are thrown from the top of a 30-foot temple. This is as an annual ritual in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district that was conducted on Monday and yesterday.Locals believe this brings health and luck to newborns. Most of the infants tossed in the air are
Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday was observed with solemnity and reverence in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on April 5, 2012 from 5 pm to 7 pm which included the homily, â€washing of the..
Throughout the Udupi district the Christian community observed the Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday with great devotion. This celebration is done to commemorate the Last Supper of Christ with his apostles and the special prayers were organized in the all churches
Maundy Thursday was observed with solemnity and reverence in Fatima Church
Maundy Thursday - also called Holy Thursday, is the beginning of the three day
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday called a media report on two key army units moving closer to the capital
Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday (April 5 this year), is marked for Last Supper and is known for the institution of Holy Eucharist (Christa-Prasad) and the priesthood of the church. When the time came for observing the Passover, the annual feast of the Jews, commemorating the destroying
Farookians in Kuwait got a chance to rekindle the nostalgic mummeries of their college days on Friday, the 30th March at Chevron Recreation Hall. The full day colorful event was sponsored by Al Ahli United Bank and Al Sayer group, Kuwait.The Alumnus from 1960’s to 2010 batches...
Late cartoonist Mario Miranda, actors Dharmendra and Shabana Azmi, top mathematician M S Raghunathan, former Chief Vigilance Commissioner N Vittal and industry leader B Muthuraman were among those conferred the Padma awards by President Pratibha Patil here today.
Clevin D’souza has been unanimously elected as a President of Emirates Pangalites, UAE for the Decennial year 2012 -2013 during 9th Annual General Body meeting held at Sivstar Restaurant party hall, in Karama, Dubai.
An evening sure to put spring into your feet and good cheer into your heart with games, spot prizes, dance competition, tantalizing food and much more. MAC is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the annual Family Social, emceed by GTA’s Most Popular Emcee Ivan D’Lima, DJ Rudiii...
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India in a recent report is learnt to have indicted Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh
District 1-A, Mother District of Lionism held their annual convention at The Westin Chicago Northwest from March 30th to April 1st with colorful celebrations. International Director Dr. Gary Anderson and his wife Michelle from Michigan were the guests for the weekend.
A spectacular mix of Bollywood razzmatazz and high-octane performances by International stars were the highlights of a glittering opening ceremony which set the ball rolling for the fifth edition of the IPL here tonight. The glamour quotient was at an all-time high as a galaxy of stars..
A policeman has been caught on camera "stealing" a motorbike from a residential society compound here. The bike owner, Avinash Deshmukh, filed a police complaint
The House of Mirrors is not known to many people even those who reside in Kuwait. Perhaps, those interested in browsing through sections of ‘places to visit while in Kuwait’, may find a short paragraph written about this place. “We can finish
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Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari today offered prayers at the historic 13th century
Victor Martis (71), husband of late Mary Martis, father of Robert Martis and Ancilla D’Souza passed away on Monday, April 2,
Maxim Saldanha (74), husband of Juliana Saldanha suddenly passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 11pm at his
Volvo fare hike from Mangalore- Udupi- Manipal has disappointed commuters as they wait for A.C bus to beat summer heat.
Petrol prices in Goa have dropped down to Rs.54.96 since Monday, the cheapest in the country, an official said. Long queues were witnessed at most petrol pumps
In a horrifying incident, three minor girls were raped by peon in Rajikiya Shishu Grih, an orphanage run by the government, for
Popular Kannada actress and also Congress youth leader Ramya visited various temples in Udupi and performed Pooja. Earlier she had come to Udupi for the campaigning of the Udupi Chickmagalur by election on behalf of the Congress candidate K. Jayaprakash Hegde and
Just 2 days to go for the 5th edition of Indian Premier League. Some of the key players will be missing the action due to their international commitments. Australia is playing West Indies in West Indies. Players like Michael Clarke, Shane Watson will not be available till the end of April
That Friday was different from any others. It seemed to have a purpose as it dawned on March 30. 2012. The sun was up and bright as early as 6.00 am in the morning. The warmth and the heat of the sun
Palm Sunday was observed in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle as in the past, blessing of the Palms preceded by prayers, invocation, reading from the Gospel and singing appropriate hymns by the choir[Video]
The CBI today issued a restraint order to prevent London-based NRI businessman Ravi Rishi, an accused in a case of alleged
Sunday 1st April was celebrated as Palm Sunday in St. Joseph’s Church,Mira Road by remembering passion of Jusus Christ with devotion. After the 7 am Konkani Mass all Congregation gathered in the Church ground, carrying the SCC community banners.Fr. Dominic, Parish priest along with
Following the poor performance of Indian cricket team in England and then Australia, will Indian cricket fan still follow IPL is the question everyone is asking. We will get an answer to this, in a week’s time. In between, India played a one off T20 Friendship Cup 2012 match against..
How do you spend time at night before go to bed? Why do you make a face mask for yourself? Here are a few masks to help you treat and prevent a variety of skin problems,
On Palm Sunday (April 1 this year) Christians enter the Holy Week that concludes on Easter Sunday which celebrates the resurrection of Christ on the third day after his death on the cross. Palm Sunday showcases the kingship of Christ and commemorates his triumphant riding into Jerusalem
Karnataka’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department has wasted Rs 54.53 crore by entrusting to a private company the computerisation project to digitise the data collected through a house-to-house survey and issue computerised ration cards to the eligible families.
A one day colorful cultural talent extravaganza “Varnothsava” was inaugurated by Prof.T. Ranga Pai, Principal
Philomena Padma,84 years, Bangalore (Padma Bai of Bangalore Diary) Wife of Paul David,
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In a bizarre incident, a three wheeler driver committed suicide by hanging, fearing that
Army chief Gen V K Singh has named retired Lt Gen Tejinder Singh in his
Jagotik Konknni Sanghotton(Global Konkani Organisation) that has 136 Konkani Organisations registered all over the world organised a Maharashtra State Level Konkani Conference on 25-March-2012 at St. Francis Technical MBA Hall, Poisar, Borivli West.130 delegates representing
Dance India Dance fame Terence Lewis will be the judge for grand finale of Indian Youth Society-Kuwait presents "Dhoom Machale" Dance competition which will be held on 27th of April in Kuwait. "Dhoom Machale"
The Mangalore region is blessed with verdant green fields, waterfalls and virgin beaches fringed by coconut palms. This hilly city with its winding narrow lanes does figure high on most tourist lists. Set near palm-fringed backwaters formed by the confluence of the Netravathi and
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The Rave Party conducted in St. Mary’s island to promote tourism in the district, is not known to Udupi District Tourism Department it seems, that is what the Department Officer has said. The program was organized by 3W Concept from Bangalore and regarding the permission
BJP on Friday demanded defence minister AK Antony’s resignation, upping the ante against government over the controversy surrounding Army chief’s allegation that he was offered bribe for clearance of Tatra truck contracts. Raising the issue during Zero Hour in Rajya Sabha
In a scathing verdict,Karnataka High court today struck down appointment of Shankar Bidari as state DGP and IG, describing him
Rules forbid priests of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) from officiating at any
The selected part of the Padubelle B.C. road passing through Pamboor Church and Shri Narayanaguru School will be concretized from the grants of Jilla
The students of Masters in European Studies and Management (MESM) presented a splendid display of different dance forms like; ballet, modern
In the historically popular renovated Kunjarugiri Parashurama’s temple’s reinstallation and the religious programs,
Amid the raging storm over bribery charges in defence procurement, former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy today
Community Health Day was celebrated in Belman Primary Health Centre on Tuesday, jointly organized by Udupi Jilla
The historic 600-year-old lake at Chanthar is being renovated using funds from 13th finance project by the minor irrigation department. The work is being carried out at the cost of Rs 85 lakh. The lake is spread in 35 acre land and is one of the biggest lakes in
After months of public debate, Karnataka Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda today announced that ’Made-Snana’, a controversial ritual practised in some temples of the State for centuries, would be banned in two months. "The practice of Made-Snana will be
In a fresh blow to the government, Army chief General VK Singh has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh warning that the country’s security is at risk. According to Times Now, the letter which was written on March 12, 2012 states that army tanks in the country have run out
The central government Wednesday stayed the hanging of Babbar Khalsa International
Fr. Valerian had been to all over the world. Several times he had been to America, Middle East and Europe. He had a dream of visiting Australia. But at the age of 80 it was a bit delicate. Hence he asked me to accompany him in his journey. It did work. Though the journey was to take..
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The Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanams (TTD) not only manages one of the most revered temples in India but is also the richest temple board in the country. With a mammoth Rs 2,000-crore annual budget, 10,000 staffers in 98 wings, it is not surprising therefore that the menace of corruption has
Mysore Division Regional Commissioner M V Jayanthi made a spot visit to St Mary’s island as part of inquiry into the alleged rave party that was held in the name of promoting tourism, on Wednesday. Spring Zouk, an island festival to promote tourism in the area was organised at St Mary’s..
Retired cricketer Rahul Dravid on Tuesday said he will miss being part of the Indian dressing room but exuded confidence that skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys will take the legacy forward. Dravid, who retired from International cricket earlier this month,
Horticulture department in association with district administration, zilla panchayat,
’Ami Nathlyaa Velaar’, a thrilling social drama, originally a Marathi play by Madhussodhan Kallelkar, later translated to Kannada by Ramananda Choorya, and then to Konkani by well-known playwright Richie Pereira, Derebail, will mark the 13th anniversary of ’Daiji Dubai’ Konkani Writers’ Forum
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai presents the most awaited & sentimental evening of the year – “GRAND KONKAN SHOWERS 2012 - WILFY NITE” on the 27th of April 2012 at Al Nasr Leisureland Icerink, Dubai from 5.30 p.m. onwards. To retain the legacy left behind by our famous..
Parliamentarians cutting across party lines Tuesday lashed out at social activist Anna Hazare and his team members for using
Kingfisher Airlines on Tuesday suspended operations to several cities as per a new holding plan and asked the staff to stay
A wild boar tried to enter the Goa assembly after midnight on Tuesday, but crashed through the main glass door of the complex, only to fall into a nearby pit, as the elevator system was under repairs. "The lift was being replaced and some repair work was being done at the site..
Kunjar’s Giridurge, presence of Parashurama Lord and Pajaka Kshethra Acharya Madhwa’s birth place, these three makes this as a sacred place. With the renovation of one old temple will grant the punya equivalent to the building of new 108 temples. The Lord in the temple should be worshiped
With summer fast approaching, it is imperative that we keep ourselves hydrated all the time. Nothing satisfies your thirst than a tall glass of water.
The simplicity with which fake passports can be acquired is cited as one of the reasons for gangsters’ ability to slink across borders and elude the police.
“Ours is the blessed generation” retorted Thomas. I had described us as a “lost generation”. Friends for decades, we were reminiscing on our journey through life. Both of us were migrants; we belonged to the milieu of young high school and college educated rural boys,
The Union Budget 2012 is timid, ineffective and will not promote growth of the Indian economy, observed Mr. Gerard Colaco, Partner, Colaco & Aranha. He was speaking on the budget at a meeting organised by St. Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA) on
The IPL 5 season has seen some action even before a ball being bowled as some key players are out of the championship due to injuries. James Hopes of Pune Warriors, Ishant Sharma of Delhi Daredevils, Nathan Rimmington of Kings XI Punjab are out because of injuries.
According to a Reuter report from Jerusalem dated March 20, 2012 JERUSALEM Israeli lawmakers have banned underweight models from catwalks and commercials, a measure they hope will reduce eating disorders and promote a healthy body image. The law, [By John B. Monteiro]
Two persons, including, a 12 year old girl, were killed and three others were injured when a minor drove a vehicle and hit them
“A very ordinary building in look, style and typical office like”, is what one would think each time they pass this structure. In fact, one cannot miss laughing about this structure when they read in Tourist information book section of “Places to
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The Maoists reportedly freed in the early hours of Sunday the two Italian nationals they kidnapped last week, but abducted Jhina Hikaka, an MLA belonging to the ruling
One of the two Italians abducted by Maoists, tourist Claudio Colangelo, was today released unharmed by ultras, 11..
Indian Premier League or IPL- 2012 edition is just about to commence and the first match is scheduled to be played on 4th April 2012. It is going to be a cricketing extravaganza lasting a whopping 54 days and 76 matches. The inaugural match of the season will be played
Bellevision – UAE known for its immaculate planning and execution of great events is all set to treat you with yet another fun filled day with loads of activities and games which will definitely leave you asking for more. Save a date of April 20th, 2012 for FAMILY PICNIC..
On his maiden visit to Moodubelle following his thumping victory in the recently concluded Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha by-poll, Jayaprakash Hegde was given overwhelming welcome at Moodubelle in the course of
After a week of dust storms in Kuwait, it was â€Sunny skies, cool breeze, pleasant weather’, as one looked out of the window early morning. Being Friday and holiday, most of the people thought of going for an outing or picnic. As arranged earlier the Tulu Koota members and their
The much-awaited â€Gurukiran Musical Nite’ with a 30-member large troupe comprising of singers, musicians, mimicry artists, film personalities, and dancers invaded Dubai to entertain the music lovers of UAE and concluded a mesmerizing super show.. [Video]
Ugadi is the New Year (Lunar New Year) for Telugu and Kannada speaking people and it ushers in the spring season. This year the date of Ugadi is on March 23. Ugadi or Yugadi is one of the most important Hindu
A 48-year-old man was stabbed by some unknown miscreants outside the Howrah railway station on Thursday afternoon. The victim, reportedly physically challenged
For the first time in Karnataka’s history, another II PUC examination was postponed in a span of just three days as the Physics
A grant of Rs. 146 crore to Mangalore City Corporation for round-the-clock water supply announced by Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda in the 2012-13 Budget has brought the proposal to the fore again. The corporation had kept the
Three new studies published on Wednesday added to growing scientific evidence suggesting that taking a daily dose of aspirin can help prevent, and possibly
Dr Stephen D’Silva, “ 7 – Point Programme” at the Inaugural of National Conference on â€Achieving Distinctive Competence through Service and Excellence’, St Joseph Engineering College.The National Conference on
The hike in rail passenger fares for second class suburban and non-suburban, Sleeper, AC Chair Car and AC 3-tier was
The Karavali Traditional Fishermen’s Association staged a protest in mid-sea against the plan to fix affluent pipeline from MSEZ in the Mukka area. A a part of protest , the fishermen symbolically blocked the barge and tug belonging to firm. Around 150 fishermen in 17 boats took part..
Congress won the by-poll election with 3,92,723 votes, while BJP and JDS managed to get only 3,52,999 and 70,206 votes, respectively. However, it was a tough fight between Congress and BJP. Celebration has been started in Karnataka following Congress’s
Many commit the same crime with a very different result. One bears a cross for his crime; another, a crown. – Decimus Junius Juvenal, Satirical Latin poet, Italy (AD 40- 125). Successful crime is dignified with the name of virtue; the good become the slaves of the impious; might makes right; fear silences the power of the law.
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Kuwait airways and custom service employees suspended a strike yesterday to give the govt a chance to fulfill their demands they said in a separate union statement. Kuwait Airways Corporation has decided to suspend its strike in
The electorates have given their verdict over the prestigious Chikmagalur-Udupi Lok Sabha poll and as per political pundits it is the victory of ‘person and personality’ more
In latest developments, BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa is likely to be reinstated as Karnataka chief minister, according to TV reports. The announcement will be made within 24 hours, the news channel reported. Yeddyurappa had earlier set a 48-hour deadline to the high command
The Gujarat assembly was rocked by its version of the Karnataka-like ’porngate’ on Wednesday when the Congress party accused two BJP MLAs of watching objectionable material on a tablet yesterday in the house. The two MLAs, Shankar Choudhary of Radhanpur and Jetha Bharwad
The crisis in the ruling BJP in Karnataka deepened further with loyalists of former Chief Minsiter B S Yeddyurappa deciding to boycott the opening day’s budget session today. Even as BJP central leadership said it will send an emissary to resolve the leadership tussle, Yeddyurappa loyalists
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has been declared bankrupt in a London court
In the exhibition match held between the KPL T-20 teams on Saturday in Swaraj grounds Moodbidri, Mangalore United team defeated Belgam Panthers by 24 runs and lifted Moodbidri Eleven T-20 trophy. Batting first Mangalore United team scored 142 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs.
The Kunjarugiri Parashurama Temple in Kurkalu Grama is the only Temple of Parashurama in Udupi Taluk. The land from Kanyakumari to Gokarna was created by Parashurama as per Purana. “The religious installation of the renovated temple will be conducted with the grand celebrations from
As in the previous years, the Catholic Sabha Unit of Moodubelle observed Elders’ Day on the occasion of the Feast of St. Joseph on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11 am with a solemn feast Mass concelebrated
A day after polling, both Congress and BJP have started number crunching. While BJP expects to win the seat by a lead
A speeding bus veered off the road and fell into a pond Tuesday, killing at least 14 schoolchildren in the southern Indian state
Those visiting for a short period and for those who are working and residing in Kuwait, a visit to the enchanting historical vintage and classical cars museum is highly recommended as it presents a rich collection of vintage vehicles that are just mesmerizing. Kuwait launched the
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Civil Engineering Department Association “VYUHA” was inaugurated at Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology
As the heat of the Udupi Chickmagalur by election increases day by day, the party worker’s enthusiasm is getting doubled in the rural areas. On Thursday evening the BJP leaders conducted a road show in Shirva and campaigned for the election on behalf of their BJP candidate V. Sunil
As part of the campaign for the Udupi – Chickmagalur by election, movie actors Bhavana, Adi Lokesh and Umashree participated in the canvassing. In the special bike rally which began in Malpe the congress party workers
State Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda visited the historically popular Mount Rosary Church in Kallianpura, Udupi on Thursday. In the Church which has a history of about 175 years, a new building will be
Losing her two-month-long grim battle for survival, two-year-old battered baby girl
The three ruling BJP MLAs facing allegations of viewing porn clippings in the assembly will not be allowed to attend the
Samaja Parivarthana Samudaya president S R Hiremath on Thursday said he had submitted a 117-page document to the
Three collegians were today killed and five others injured when an old tree fell on their college bus at Vishrambaug area on Sangli
Bill Gates didn’t lose his title as the world’s richest man last year; he gave it away by plowing billions into his charitable foundation, experts say. But it would be no contest if Microsoft co-founder Gates had not already given away more than a third of his wealth.. By John B Monteiro
Presenting a populist budget, Railways Minister Dinesh Trivedi today announced
Union minister Harish Rawat, who lost in the race for Uttarakhand Chief Ministership, is sulking and said to have resigned from
The state government had announced a slew of measures like allotting funds for the development and rehabilitation of tribals and providing economic activity for villagers in the Naxal-affected areas in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada
A video footage in which former minister B Sreeramulu purportedly claimed to have
A Chief Minister going to jail is for the first time in the history of the Karnataka state. The development works are unattended, the northern part of the state is in draught and in this situation the BJP leaders are busy with the power struggle. The administration of the state has completely
Congress MP Vijay Bahuguna will be the next chief minister of Uttarakhand, senior
Rubbishing reports about being involved in cricket match-fixing, Bollywood actress Nupur Mehta, told the media that she has been falsely implicated into the controversy and she did not share any relations with any cricketers. The picture of Nupur was published in an English Daily..
Have a salmon fish dinner. Snack on a handful of nuts. Pour a dash of olive oil in your salad. And bite into that sinister chocolate. Now you can do all this guilt-free!
Swalath and Khazi receiving grand ceremony and religious lectures were organized by Rahmania Juma Masjid Donnagudde on Monday at the Masjid premises. The Swalath was inaugurated by D.K. district S.Y.S. President
Karnataka Komu Souharda Vedike (Communal Harmony Forum) accused Udupi – Chickmagalur lokasabha BJP candidate Sunil Kumar that he said â€only Hindu votes are enough him and no need of minority votes’ and that it is a violation of the constitution, hence the forum requested
Holding that BJP is suffering from "Congress patch" in UP, the RSS has said it
Research shows that hypertension leads to heart attack, stroke and kidney failure. Over a billion people in the world suffer from hypertension and many are asymptomatic.
More than one-third of candidates elected in the just concluded Assembly polls have
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira road, organised the inauguration of Vovyo Verse ani Vojem Vorchem programme -A Free Service to the Mangalorean Konkani Speaking people at their Weddings and other
Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party Sunday showed it functions as two units with former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa
B S Yeddyurappa today made it clear that he would not ask the BJP high command for chief ministership and that he would
Souk al Jumma, termed in Arabic and most commonly known as Friday Market is one of the oldest and popular markets in Kuwait in today’s times. Located ideally near the Shuwaikh industrial area and near an exclusive elite shopping mall, this open air market is accessible to customers
In the talent search examination organized by the State government educational research and training department during
After freezing the bank accounts of beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines, the service
Historically popular Shirva Shri Vishnumurthy Temple’s annual Rathotsava, Special Utsav, Vyagrhra Chamundi Namotsava were concluded on Thursday. In the morning Kavata inauguration, religious ceremonies, Mahapooje, Brahmana Suhasini worship, Annasantharpane
Akhilesh Yadav will be the next chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, according to TV reports. Sources say that Samajwadi Party
Though there are few Belleans in Qatar, in the last couple of years Bellevision Qatar have done quite well under the dynamic leadership of President Therese Dalmeida, who led in front with her supportive team of Office Bearers, organizing picnics and get-togethers
“This by election for the Lok Sabha, in the Chikmagalur-Udupi Constituency is not what the people of these two districts wanted, but imposed on them by the corrupt BJP government. If BS Yeddyurappa, was not forced to resign..
International Women’s Day and successful ladies enterpreneur’s award ceremony in association with Karnataka Commerce and Industry association was held at the Ashoka Hotel in Bangalore on Thursday Mrs. Datti
On the occasion of the reinstallation of the renovated Shree Vishnumurthy Temple in Shirva, the unforgettable exhibition of paintings by Paintings Teacher Lingappa Brahmavara and Students team of Shirva Hindhu Junior College were presented, which drew attention of the thousands of
Theresa Lobo (76) Manjal House, Nakre, Karkala mother of Well Known Konkani Compere Clement Lobo/Philomena
On the occasion of the observance of the International Women’s Day on March 8, 2012 to celebrate women’s achievements throughout history and across nations, it is quite appropriate to look around us and pose a little to understand how far the women have travelled on the path
Since it is only few days left for Udupi – Chickmagalur by election which will be held
In the Udupi – Chickmagalur loksabha by election campaign, for BJP the female actors Tara, Malavika and for JDS Pooja Gandhi will come for the campaign it seems and for Congress Ramya? No her mother Ranjeetha M.B. has come and visited house to house by walking..
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka Thursday virtually turned into a battle zone on the leadership issue, casting a shadow over the stability of Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda as he prepares to present the state budget. The leadership tussle intensified..
Leading computing device maker Apple on Thursday unveiled new version of iPad that enable user to access content available through 4G technology - latest standard of
India’s batting stalwart Rahul Dravid is likely to announce his retirment from Test cricket tomorrow, bringing the curtains down an illustrious career which made him
Former MLA U.R. Sabhapathi who is now the new leader of JDS said that Udupi BJP is only the external make up and nothing inside. He was speaking in the program during inclusion of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike workers into JDS on Monday. Except the widening of roads of Udupi
In the Udupi – Chickmagalur lokasabha by election there is no triangular contest, here JDS is not in count, it is direct contest between Congress and BJP. JDS State President Kumaraswamy has launched their candidate to defeat Congress, but this bad thought will not be successful,
Akhilesh Yadav, the man who reversed the battered Samajwadi Party’s fate in Uttar Pradesh, has spent some of his best days as a student in Mysore, studying civil engineering before proceeding to Australia for MS in environmental engineering. The roti-loving, Kannada..
The choosing of Mayor for the Mangalore Municipal Corporation took dramatic turn on Wednesday and surprisingly the administrating BJP lost their representation on their own, which then gone to the
In a vicious attack on Indian culture and Indian cricket team of which he was the coach, Greg Chappell has said that the side
Today we bring you healthy recipes for delicious low fat meals that your family will love. We start with the all-purpose roast chicken dal, a simple yet versatile dish.
It was a day of grand wins and bruising defeats. As counting ended Tuesday for elections in five states, the Samajwadi Party (SP) surged back to power in UP
Armed with a court order quashing the case that ousted him, former Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa has demanded an immediate
Former Karnataka Government Minister K. Amaranath Shetty and Udupi –
Human is a wonderful creation of God. Simple living and broad thinking is the nature of Indian soil. Human is expressive, likes to live in a group and thinks about others. The Indian culture was shaped by the Rushis. Money, wealth and richness are not the symbol of the greatness
Making time in between his busy state administrative work on Monday Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda has travelled around Udupi district and gave speeches. The Udupi – Chickmagalur by election became inevitable upon him becoming the Chief Minister,
In the earlier elections the BJP took votes from the people using the name of God and caught hold of the administration, now they are seeking votes on the name of religion, said the Congress leaders during their election rally in Kemmannu
Samajwadi Party has surged ahead in Uttar Pradesh, while the BJP which sprung a surprise by gaining strongly in the initial
The newly erected Stations of the Cross in the premises of St. Antony’s Church in Kuntalnagar were blessed and inaugurated by Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore during the pastoral visit
Former MLA U.R. Sabhapathi joined JDS party on Sunday. JDS youth leader Madhu Bangarappa received Sabhapathi into the party. Speaking on the occasion Sabhapathi said that, during the 60 years, in the administration of Congress and Janatha Dal, there were no corruptions or any issues
Late Indira Gandhi strengthened the country, Sonia Gandhi gave the right of living to the people, Rahul Gandhi is working towards the security to the life of everyone. Wiping the tears of everyone is the intention of Congress, said AICC Chief Secretary Oscar Fernandes.
Udupi-Chikmagaluru bypoll to the LS constituency is being held on March 18, a total of 14 candidates are contesting the election. In this election number of independent candidates is more than major political party candidates.
In a new twist to the “porngate” episode, Nehru Olekar, MLA and member of the House committee probing the incident, said on Sunday that eight to ten legislators other than the three former ministers had watched the controversial clipping in the Assembly.
If pimples and acne scars on the face are bothering you, try putting some garlic juice or a mud pack. Or if you are game for medical help, laser treatment and chemical
The Lokayukta Special Court Judge N K Sudhindra Rao ordered issue of non-bailable warrants against former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, his family members and a former minister in two illegal land denotification cases filed by advocate Sirajin Basha last year.
He delivered newspapers to houses, worked in Udupi Court canteen, worked as the sales executive for coin boxes, did centring – flooring works, also worked in
With just a day left for counting of votes, the Samajwadi Party today said it was hopeful of getting a majority in UP
A Mirage 2000 fighter plane today crashed in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district and its two pilots ejected safely -- the second
The new NSS unit in Bantakal Shri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management was inaugurated by
JDS contesting in Udupi – Chickmagalur Lokasabha by election has made BJP win easier, said BJP State President K.S.
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Monday declined to comment on the likely electoral outcome Tuesday but said "all sections" supported his party".
George Fernandes (88)Husband of Marceline Fernandes, Father/Father-in-law of Elsie/Late Lawrence Menezes (Udupi),
GilbertMenezes 61Years,Virajpet/ Bangalore Son of late Jochem and late Margaret Menezes Husband of Cynthia,
Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) of Lanco Company which was involved in many controversies on the legal issues has involved again in another issue and by cutting hundreds of trees violating the Court’s stay order. Though the UPCL is directly not involved in this act,
“Poetry is a game of words and thoughts. A poem in head is like a pressure building up in a cooker. The thoughts come together and form into beautiful words,” opined Konkani Sahitya Akademi Award winner (2011) Melwyn Rodrigues at the felicitation programme organised for
Mr. Paul D’Souza, H/O Mrs Cecilia, F/O Leena / Peter Prakash Pinto, Rony/Esmy Dsouza, Willy, Alwyn, Shalini, Violet/ Maxim Dsouza
Manipal Institute of Management celebrated its Annual Day and Awards Ceremony on 3 March, 2012. The Chief Guest of the function
Trying to scotch speculation of a shut down, cash-strapped Kingfisher today said it was in talks with tax authorities to get the accounts of the airlines un-frozen and
As the worshiping of God is taking place continuously in the coastal districts of Karnataka, this place is peaceful. The hundreds of temples installed and being worshiped by the Rushi’s are the living witness to this. Old temples are special
Karnataka chief minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda Friday announced a judicial probe into the assault by lawyers on media persons as well as police and assured the media heads that the guilty shall be arrested
Condemning the assault by the lawyers on the media persons who were doing their duty in the premises of court in Bangalore, the Journalists of Udupi conducted severe protest in front of Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Manipal
Udupi District Working Journalists Association took out a procession and
Facing heat from the media over its ’inaction’, police today arrested four advocates in connection with attack on media personnel by a section
While it was a week-end for many, it was serious contest for the contestants of Area 11 of Division H. Having won the preliminary contest at the club level it was time for the contestants to test their prowess at the Area Level.In a packed hall at Gasco Al Rimal Club, Abu Dahbi,
The Samajwadi Party was most likely to take power in Uttar Pradesh amid a hung assembly, exit polls said Saturday as
Student have ample opportunities in the field of sports. They should not limit their activities to merely reading of books, instead they should focus their attention on the field of sports. Through sports they can shine like stars, can attract society attention towards them.
The house where Dr. Kota Shivaram Karanth who got Jnanapeeta Award for Kannada was born and his tomb existed, has been finally demolished. For the widening work of the National Highway 66 which passes through Udupi District this house which is one and
A senior police officer has been asked to probe the complaint filed by a daily wager Ram Sagar Chandravanshi that his hands
The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) launched a new plan ’Jeevan Vriddhi’ to the market. If the policy holder dies before the maturity period his family will receive 5 times the premium amount, said Udupi Division Senior Divisional Officer N.S. Shirakatti on Thursday in a
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposed changes in the Motor Vehicle Act. This paves way for passing the legislation in Parliament to increase penalty on traffic rule violators across the country. The new bill which will be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
Fr. Franklin D’Souza inaugurated the New Konkani Religious Album "Jezu Tum Mozo Sangati" during the three days retreat held at VASAI recently. This is the first Konkani Album of Fr. Ramesh D’Souza who has..
The â€Sahamilan’ of the Cathlic Sabha, Shirva Varado was organised in the Holy Cross Church on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 9.30 am. Lancy Corda, President of the Shirva Varado presided over the programme. The Sahamilan was..
Shri. Konduri Laxminarayana, Group General Manager (HR), MRPL, Mangalore, chief guest of the function opined that â€Dreams that needed to try something new and to achieve success. To achieve the dreams, we need hard work,
Rotary Club Shirva remembered one of the founders of Shirva Rotary, Senior
A senior Air India pilot, who was caught drunk just before he was to operate a flight
You can go on a 3-day fruit fast to cleanse your body. Just eat fruits and drink fruit juice throughout the 3 days and you will be surprised when your friends tell you how..
Contesting in the Udupi – Chickmagalur by election JDS candidate S.L. Bhoje Gowda of Chickmagalur submitted his nomination to the Deputy Commissioner Dr. M.T. Reju on Tuesday. On this occasion Party State President H.D. Kumaraswamy, JDS State leaders Madhu Bangarappa
The recent death of Lyvita Gomes, an Indian citizen during her detention in Lake County jail due to alleged hunger strike has raised several questions among the concerned citizens, especially among the Indian community in Chicago. Austin D’Souza Prabhu called for a “Meet of the minds”
A Karnataka court has issued ’Prisoner on Transit’ warrant against mining baron G
The Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) sponsored terror module that was busted in New Delhi
Using the names of the father and sons (Deve Gowda and sons) Yeddyurappa
The properties of laughter as a healing agent, especially in the context of mental stress and tensions that mark the modern urban world have been widely recognised. In 1999, speaking at a seminar in Mumbai, Dr. Dale Anderson, a physician with 36 years of practice in USA, Australia and Ireland, declared that “laughter is
Laugh
The by election of Udupi – chickmagalur taking place on 18th March will a guideline to the forthcoming State Vidhanasabha election, said JDS state President H.D. Kumaraswamy. He was speaking addressing the public..
Each of us has, sometime or the other, received an SMS saying that we are lucky winners of a jackpot. It promises us a large sum of money provided we provide our bank details, or if we deposit a required amount in the sender’s bank account. While most people do delete such emails..
K. Jayaprakash Hegde Congress candidate contesting the Udupi – Chickmagalur by
Banking and transport services were hit in some parts today as the nation-wide 24-hour strike called by 11 major trade unions
Our culture, history and scriptures have given the message of peace to the world. Our country has given place to even the foreigners of other religions and made provision for the practicing of their religion. The Temples are the places which
There is mention about the Saraswaths in the Skandapurana, this community has grown through the Rushi cultures.Having great devotion in teachers and God and along with the Indian culture have continued Veidik cultures also, opinioned N. Yogish Bhat.
The annual day of the Catholic Higher Primary School, Pamboor was celebrated on Friday, February 24, 2012. The annual day started at 9.30 am with the heisting of the school flag by Frederick Menezes, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Coouncil of the Holy Cross
The members of the Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association (KORWA), Mangalore, which was established in November 2011 chose Moodubelle as the first destination for their annual outing. Twenty members
BJP leader B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday claimed the central leadership had promised to reinstate him as chief minister after six
Scam-hit former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Monday dropped his
Karnataka’s First Hi Definition Channel â€Spandana’ was inaugurated in Udupi on Friday. The MCR unit was inaugurated and blessed by Shri Shiroor Mutt Seer Shri Laxmivaratheertha Shripada and the
From an omelette, pasta to a vegetable stir fry, black pepper can enhance the taste factor. Black pepper has more healthy properties than most people know about.
To succeed in life is everyone’s dream, but to rise like phoenix requires not only dream but also discipline, hard work, determination and social commitment. Some days back, I had an opportunity to meet such as person, Remous D’Souza of Padubelle
In a rare occasion in the history of Konkani language and literature the inauguration of the Malayalam book ’Visudha Poulose - Vijathiyarude Appostholan’ translated from Konkani mega Play book called â€Jenthilancho Apostle San Paul’, (St. Paul: An Apostle to the Gentiles) took place at
Congress is prepared to accept former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader B
We can see the lack of human values and culture among the children of the city due to their confused mind. The mobile, TV, Internet and movies influence the minds of the children. Those children who face difficulty in the childhood will have comfort in the future. One should not expect to be
At 60, I divide my years into three neat stages. The early twenty years consisted of care-free childhood, rebellious teens and coming of age. The luxury of suckling at mother’s breasts for milk even as I joined primary school is a God-given gift,seldom received by elder
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In Udupi – Chickmagalur Lokasabha bi election the result of the last Gulbarga Vidhanasabha by election will repeat, says JDS State President H.D. Kumaraswamy. In Gulbarga election son of former Chief Minister from Congress and an
BJP candidate Sunil Kumar contesting the by election for the Udupi – Chickmagalur
Prathvi (5 years) a girl from Kedinje Anganavadi Centre of Bola Grama, Karkala
Remaining defiant after being rebuffed by BJP President Nitin Gadkari in his bid for regaining Karnataka chiefministership, state
In an exciting final match in the Easter Cup Cricket Tournament 2012, Taccode Friends emerged as Champions by defeating Choice Cricketers in 7 runs on 24th Feb 2012 at the Safa Ground, Al Quoz, Dubai. After winning the Toss, Taccode Friends elected to Bat first and
All of us want to look beautiful, but beauty starts from within. So, to look good, one should have a healthy and nutritious diet and do regular exercise.
Church of Our Lady of Rosary, Doha Qatar celebrated World Sick and Caregiver’s day on Friday 24 February 2012, which was organized by the â€Family Ministry’ an organization of the Church. The Eucharistic celebration mass was offered in the morning at 10.00 am after the way of the cross.
Catholics of a parish in Mangalore, southern India, have won over the local administration by voluntarily demolishing an old church for a social cause. “We appreciate the Catholics’ cooperation to widen a major road. Their amicable response to our request is an inspiration for all,” Kashinath Nethri
To commemorate the silver jubilee year of women’s presence in St Aloysius College, the institution will organize a national-level seminar on ’Women as catalysts of change’ at Eric Mathais Hall on Saturday.Stanly K V, founder secretary and director of Odanadi (Mysore) will deliver..
After having witnessed a gala event of Bellevision annual day on 17th Feb 2012, the members of Bellevision, Bahrain gathered again on 23rd Feb 2012 at Papillon Hall to elect the new committee for the year 2012 – 2013 and as a thanksgiving to all the members and
The CBI today registered a fresh case in connection with alleged irregularities in
Delhi Metro has penalised 295 men during the past one week for travelling in the
BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa, who is making desperate efforts to get himself
Be it graduation from college or a last kiss, we experience these "lasts" with deep pleasure and affection - in fact, more than we may have felt about those places or
The Annual School Day was observed in the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle on February 17, 2012 at 9.30 am. Mrs. Jacinta Aranha, President of the Belle Grama Panchayat hoisted the flag. [Video]
The 2012 edition of Muscat Festival (January 26-February 23), the Sultanate’s key cultural and tourism showpiece, has drawn huge visitor turnouts in the very first few days. The two main festival grounds located at Qurum Natural Park and Naseem Park, where a majority of the events are being
The fishermen conducted protest at Malpe port against the assault and looting of fish by the fishermen near Ratnagiri while they were fishing there. They submitted appeal to the government through the Deputy commissioner to take action
Coming down heavily on the State and Delhi Police, the Supreme Court today ordered prosecution of police personnel involved in
February 29 will be the last date for submitting the nomination and BJP
Udupi district administration is gearing up for the smooth conduct the Udupi-Chikmagalur bypoll. There are 12.45 lakh voters in the constituency which consists of four assembly segments of Udupi and Chikmagalur districts. DC MT Reju said there are 1,510 polling booths..
A newborn girl had a miraculous escape when she was dragged by a swine outside a government hospital at Kumbhraj tehsil in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, sources said today. A labourer’s wife delivered outside the hospital yesterday. However soon after she gave birth to the baby
7th annual day of Udenthichim Neketram’, Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association (MVCA), which consists of 13 parishes of Moodbidri Varado, was held at Emirates English Speaking school Al Safa on Friday 17th February 2012. Event kicked off with a prayer dance which was beautifully performed
Inner most planet is visible in the evening sky after sun set on 23rd February 2012. A good night to look for mercury is on that day because a waxing crescent moon lies 5o to its right. Poornaprajna Amateur Astronomers club (PAAC) of
The scheduled meeting in Udupi Municipal Corporation on Saturday was cancelled for
Terming last night’s brawl as an ’’ugly incident’’, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan today said he was assaulted first and that
In Punaru Kukkimaru of Belman during 1959 with 30 students the Government Lower
International Rotary Club which is contributing for the peace in world
With Ash Wednesday, February 22 this year, Christians the world over enter Lent, a forty-day period of introspection, repentance, spiritual spring-cleaning and return to God. It ends with Easter Sunday (April 8). Lent is observed as a time for fasting in commemoration of Christ’s fast of
Lent-2012
The Bellevision team of Muscat-Oman organised the Annual Day on February 16, 2012 at NTI, Alkuwair. The programme began with prayer song led by Florine and Ianesh D’Souza. The President of Bellevison-Muscat,
On Sunday, 19th February 2012, the Paragon Builders and Promoters had their Grand opening of “Aster Apartments” situated at Alape, Mangalore. The inaugural ceremony started off by the lighting of the lamp by Smt. Lilly Pinto and was then continued with a prayer by Fr. Patrick
This popular, easy-to-follow diet could be your solution to the battle of the bulge, and avoid illnesses like diabetes and heart disease
Amid criticism from all quarters, beleaguered airline Kingfisher’s promoter Vijay Mallya today got some sympathy from
In a tragic incident the 3 children who went to the river to take bath got drowned and
The influence of movies and television serials have spoiled part of our culture. With only the education one cannot develop personality, even after one leaves the college the talents needs to be developed and our activities should be limited within the cultural frame. To come up in any field,
Sunil Gangopadhyaya, president of Sahitya Academy conferred the Sahitya Akademi award to Melwyn Rodrigues, for his collection of poems ’Prakriticho Paas’ in Konkani language at a function held at Kamani Auditorium, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi recently.
Mangalore Management Association, affiliated to AIMA, New Delhi in association with SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore observed â€Management Day Celebrations’ on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 6 pm.
BJP has fielded V Sunil Kumar as its candidate against Jay Prakash Hegde of the Congress for the Uduppi-Chikmaglur Lok Sabha constituency that fell vacant after D V Sadananda Gowda resigned from the seat, becoming CM..
The power struggle within the ruling BJP in Karnataka intensified with sulking former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today taking a dig at his successor D V Sadananda Gowda, saying luck propelled him to the post. "It is true that Sadananda Gowda rose to the..
Bellevision -Bahrain held its annual day celebrations along with their families and guests at the Bang Sang Thai party hall on Friday, February 17, 2012. The gathering comprised of over 200 members. The program began..
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait (KWAK) are all organized a BBQ Party in the celebration of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kanajar fest on Friday 17th Feb 2012 from 10am TO 6pm at the Egaila Family Beach, Al Fintaas, Kuwait. Mr. Edwerd Dsouza welcome to gathered people.
The Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RACHANA) organised a lecture by Dr. G.G. Laxman Prabhu , Consultant Urologist, Mangalore, on â€Understanding Urological Problems’ on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 7pm at
Polio vaccine drops administering jointly organized in Shirva by Community Health Centre and Shirva Rotary Club was inaugurated by Udupi Jilla Panchayath Member Ida Gibba D’Souza by administering the drops to a child. Shirva Grama Panchayath President Vanita Kamalaksha Shenoy..
The Manipal College of Nursing has been awarded with “Strengthening the Institutional Capacity for Training of Nurses
Beleaguered Kingfisher Airlines’ promoter Vijay Mallya tonight said he will not shut down the private carrier which struggled to
For any student in college, it is not only studies but participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities is very important in shaping his personality and achieving experience in different fields. Many students join National Cadet Corps (NCC) as..
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Passengers of Kingfisher Airlines from here were put to hardship as the cash-strapped airlines today cancelled at least
Fireworks blazed, music echoed, a banquet was set and parishioners of Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar rejoiced celebrating the centenary celebrations of their dear parish on Saturday. The celebration started with a Eucharistic
St. Joseph College, Jeppu-Mangalore celebrated Talents Day on February 18, 2012 in the college premises. A large number of students participated in the Variety Entertainment Competition organised on the occasion manifested their talents and performance skills.
Ace Spikers won the prestigious Lourdes Kanajar cup Volleyball tournament hosted by Lourdes Kanajar Association Emirates defeating Chilly Willy in a nail biting final here today, while Bunts Dubai [Video]
The fracas over the appointment of Justice Chandrashekaraiah as the second Upa Lokayukta continued on Friday when the
A 25-year-old woman bit off a man’s tongue when he tried to sexually assault her at her house in Javalgaon village in the
Apart from lending itself to salads and main dishes, purple cabbage with its anti-oxidant properties also works wonders for the skin. This is a salad lover’s delight! Thinly cut
Goan community along with Mangaloreans celebrated Valentine Dance 2012 with a Carnival Flavour at the Foodlands Banquet Hall. The main organizer Mr. Santana Fernandes who has a reputation of putting up packed and..
Holy Cross Church in Kulshekar, one of the oldest churches in Mangalore diocese, will be celebrating centenary celebrations of its consecration on February 18 at Cordel Church Centenary Memorial Ground in the church premises. Giving details on the same to media..
Writer Dr K V Tirumalesh, Catherine Rodrigues, Peter Lewis and Shree Padre are among the 10 people who have been selected for the prestigious Sandesha awards this year. Selection Committee Chairman and litterateur Na D’Souza
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The south Indian Catholic Diocese of Mangalore after yearlong memorials of post centenary silver jubilee of its inception concluded the jubilee year on 11 and 12 February, 2012 in the presence of Vatican officials. The diocesan bishop, priests, religious and around 3, 75,000 Catholic laity
A high rate of inflation may be pinching hard on day-to-day life of people in the country, but a global survey has named two Indian cities -- the financial hub Mumbai and the national capital New Delhi -- among the four least expensive places across the world.
No one would have thought that a State-level seminar of government college principals would be the last programme that
Roshan Castelino, who has been working for MRPL for the last 15 years, has been elected president of MRPL Employees Union. MRPL is the only refinery of Karnataka and has a sizeable emplyees strength. Roshan Castelino has been actively participating in several
Manipal Institute of Management ,Manipal organized a Management Conclave 2012, on the 15th of February, 2012. The Chief Guest of the function was Mr Prasad Raj Kanchan, President, Udupi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry, Guest Of Honor Mr. Muki Raghunathan, Founder
Dr. V.S. Acharya who passed away on Tuesday afternoon was laid to rest with full state honours in the presence of the political leaders and thousands of grieving people in Udupi. After conducting the religious
Young men have lot many ideas and passion in something that they are interested and believe. Some may be interested in music, body-building, travelling or doing something new. Valentine D’Mello, who had completed his Engineering studies at Nitte and waiting to join a
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A 68-year-old mathematics teacher allegedly raped his 10-year-old student at KR Puram. The teacher has been arrested and sent to judicial custody.
Konkani Rakaan Sanchalan, Chikmagalur – Hassan ® organized Baila Show being staged by Mandd Sobhann, Mangalorre based organization striving to promote Konkani and its distinct culture worldwide at Chikmagalur Catholic
On the 11th of February, LKAE called for a meeting of team managers, captains and referees to draw fixtures for the upcoming tournament on 17th of Febraury. The rules for the league matches were explained both in Volleyball and Throw ball categories and for the knockout matches
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Bunts Sangha Kuwait (BSK) held its Annual General Meeting on the 27th January 2012 at Riggae. The program commenced with Satyanarayana Pooja followed by bhajans by members. The outgoing President Mr. Sudhakar Shetty presided over the meet and briefed the audience about ....
It couldn’t have been a better day for the 11th SMKC DUBAI Family Fun Day 2012 which got off to a flying start on the 10th of February 2012 at the Zabeel Park. The organizers & volunteers left no stone unturned in their bid to make the 11th edition of SMKC picnic, exciting
Higher education Minister and veteran BJP leader Dr. Vedavyas Srinivas Acharya passed away on Tuesday. The 71-year-old senior BJP leader suffered a massive heart attack and collapsed on the dais at a function here and was taken to Mallige hospital in Sheshadripuram.
The history of Valentine’s Day--and the story of its patron saint--is shrouded in mystery. We do know that February has long been celebrated as a month of romance, and that St. Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges
In our country, Karnataka state has given the most priority for education and also provided the basic facilities.
Opposing the permission given by the administration for the rave party in St. Mary’s island near Malpe and the 3 Ministers who watched pornographic clips in the Sadana, the Kaup Block, Youth and Women Congress conducted protest at the
Four days after two Indian fishermen were killed in firing from their cargo ship off Kerala coast, two Italian Naval guards
The sole convict in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, today pleaded with the Supreme Court to
Air India would no longer enjoy exclusive privilege over all bilateral air traffic rights with foreign countries as the government
Outstripping the presumptive loss in the 2G spectrum scam, Indian black money stashed away in foreign banks is estimated
The Greatest event of the year for the Gulf Mangaloreans and the only talent hunt for the Mangalorean singers residing in the Gulf, THE GULF VOICE OF MANGALORE – Season 3 has been announced to be held on the 19th of October in Doha Qatar. This prestigious event for this season..
Toastmasters International a renowned worldwide leadership club constantly gives its members the opportunity to become world leaders under the slogan “ Where Leaders Are Made” ISC Toastmasters too holds regular sessions and had organized recently the Annual Club Contest for...
Nearly 18,000 employees of Jet Airways and Kingfisher have not received salaries for two months, a reflection of the deepening crisis in the aviation industry. On Monday, Kingfisher Airlines delayed payment of its December salaries again citing ’large unanticipated payments’
The Post Centenary Silver Jubilee of the foundation of the Mangalore Diocese concluded with a grand finale at Nehru Maidan, on Sunday February 12, 2012 witnessed by mammoth gathering of thousands of people along with a..
Federation of Indian Export Organizations (Southern Region) organized exporters’ convention -Karnataka Export Vision-2020 at TMA Pai Hall in Mangalore on February 13, 2012 at 10 am. M Veerappa Moily inaugurated the convention and
Apostolic Nuncio in India, the Secretary for Congregation for the Evangalization of peoples at Vatican, more than 25 Bishops and Arch Bishops, over 300 priests, hundreds of nuns and nearly 50,000 people and one celebration...
This Valentine’s Day, couples can snuggle up on park benches and corners unhassled as the moral brigades have decided not to play spoilsport by targetting love-struck couples on Feb 14, an activist of a right wing group said. One of the reasons behind this change of heart is the bad..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) is pleased to announce Ladies Throw Ball Tournament which will be held on Saturday, 25th February 2012 at the Indian Community School Grounds, Khaitan. Managing committee requested to register names of the participaing teams at the earliest.
An Israeli embassy car exploded close to the mission here in a suspected coordinated terror attack after a car bomb
Five days ‘Class Room English Teaching’ training for the Mundkur, Nandalike, Nitte
India on Monday assured Israel of a complete investigation into the explosion of the Israeli embassy car, close to the mission in Delhi, suspected to be a terror
Three Indians have been charged with the attempted murder of Praveen Reddy, an MBA student here, who was critically
Pamboor Welfare Association under the leadership of Veronica Alva organized maiden seven a side cricket tournament on Friday,10th Febraury at Zabeel Park Cricket Grounds. Nafis Cricketers won the inaugural Pamboor 7s cricket tournament held at Zabeel Park Cricket Grounds..
Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat has said that the programs such as the Rave Party conducted in St. Mary’s island which caused nationwide controversy, will not be allowed to happen again. Ever since the rave party took place the administration has been criticized on this
Karnataka Komu Souhardha Vedike is gearing up to fight legally and socially what it describes an apparent move by the BJP government to ’saffronise’ social sciences textbooks of class V and VIII from next academic year. The textbooks, according to the vedike, will go for printing..
The valedictory religious function of the 125th anniversary of the foundation of the Diocese of Mangalore was celebrated in the Rosario Cathedral Ground, in Mangalore on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 4 pm with a solemn
Karkala Taluk’s selected 8 schools were evaluated on the level of standards, for
Shirva Welfare Association, Kuwait (SWAK) celebrated their annual Parish Feast on Friday 3rd February 2012 at Indian Central School, Abbasiya. The celebration which kicked off at 5:30 pm followed with a welcome speech by Nitin Castelino, Welcome song was presented by the committee..
The Rave party which took place in Malpe of Udupi district which is the native place of the Chief Minister and the ministers watching of pornographic film in Vidhana Sabha, has stained the whole BJP government. Therefore, the Chief
The foundation stone laying ceremony for ’Little Archana ’, super luxury apartments by Archana Projects, was held near old DC office, behind Inspection Bungalow here, on Thursday February 9. The foundation stone was laid by M Somashekhar Bhat, former president, City Municipal Council.
The High Court of Karnataka on Friday quashed the FIR and proceedings against
Have you tried out every trick in the book to lose weight - crash diets, gyms, or simply starving yourself? Now, try a simple trick - drink a glass or two of water before meals
The aftermath scenario of the alleged rave party in St Mary’s island organized in the name of so called international musical festival has spilled beans to already existing speculations of illegal activities that took place in the island. The entire island has turned into garbage..
The best of India’s education sector were honored at the India Today Aspire Education Summit 2012 in New Delhi recently and Manipal University was awarded for having the best hostel facility for students in the country along with BITS Pilani. Col MGHS Rajan, Chief Warden received the
A class 9 boy of St Mary’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School stabbed his teacher to death in a classroom on Thursday morning. He later told police that he was angry at her for scolding him. Shock and fear gripped the school on Armenian Street in Parrys as 15-year-old boy..
A day after “porngate” rocked the House, the Assembly lobby, especially the Opposition wing, was abuzz over porn clippings and morality. Ports and Fisheries Minister Krishna Palemar, the “chief wrecker” in the salacious episode, had reportedly showed sexually explicit content..
Congress’ star campaigner Priyanka Gandhi today launched a frontal attack on the BSP
The foundation stone for the new housing complex named “Little Archana” , a venture of the Archana Projects, a renowned construction company of Udupi will be laid on February 9, 2012 at 9 am by the former Municipal Council
Benedict Machado (59),Born in Pangla/Shankerpura,Hasband of Lucy Mchado Father of Susanna and Francis
Those with a weakness for sweets can now include cookies and cake in a 600 calorie breakfast menu with some proteins and carbs to shed weight in a pleasurable
Fr. Paul Sequeira’s 51st birthday was celebrated on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Fr. Paul along with Fr. Joswey Fernandes and Fr. Lancy Saldanha offered mass at 6.30 am. Thereafter a short felicitation programme was organised. Following the welcome by
The foreign culture which was displayed in the island festival at St. Mary’s island has been rejected even by some foreigners too. The Udupi Nagarika Samiti had conducted a protest on Monday at Rathabeedi with a attempt to save the Indian culture which is diminishing these days and in this
Bowing to the directives of the party central leadership, three BJP ministers in Karnataka today resigned after they were
Daniel Noronha (84), husband of Bridgit Noronha, residing at Bhandasale, Kattingeri (St. Francis Xavier II Ward) passed away
INDIA FESTIVAL 2012, which was held at India Social and Cultural center, from 2nd to 4th Feb 2012 saw the over whelming response from Indian Community everyday enjoying the spectacular events presented by renowned International and local artists finally came to an end..
There have been mixed opinions on the 3 day festival conducted in St. Mary’s island, near Malpe. Opposition leaders along with their supporters have opposed it. But the Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda has justified it and has said that these programs may continue in future also.
As part of the renovation and re-establishment of the Nagagudi and Nagamandalotsava and other religious programs of Hotel Kidiyoor which is celebrating its Silver Jubilee, a huge Hore Kanike procession was conducted for
Taking serious objection on the rave party in St Mary’s Island near Malpe coast in Udupi district, chief minister D V Sadananda Gowda has ordered an inquiry headed by regional commissioner. The Spring Zouk, the three-day rave
The Mangalore Diocese is concluding its post-centenary silver jubilee celebrations during a two-day programme to be held at the end of this week. Mangalore Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza told presspersons here on Monday that the diocese was concluding its year-long celebration..
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigned today following weeks of public
Kurukshetra, the flagship event of Manipal Institute of Management will be held during
After a three-month-long war of words with the BJP government, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today "formally"
After the amazing inaugural ceremony of INDIA FEST 2012 held at India Social and Cultural center, the day two was indeed a spectacular event wherein the jam packed crowd enjoyed variety of entertainment programs despite the harsh weather conditions. The chilly evening was warmed..
Former Chief Minister and JDS State President H.D. Kumaraswamy have expressed complete support to the people in their fight against Udupi Power Corporation Ltd. He was speaking upon inaugurating the rally for strengthening the party in the Booth level in Bantara Bhavana in Padubidri...
It was a great day of joy and celebration for the parish community of Mira Road as their parish priest Fr Dominic Vaz celebrated the silver jubilee of his priestly ministry. The celebration began with a thanksgiving mass, joined by Fr Provincial and many Carmelite friars.
The association actively ahead in Cultural and Social activities “Spandana Sanskratika Kala Vedike” of Kunjarugiri, had its new office bearers in a function organized in Kurkalu Ganapayya Shetty Auditorium. The program was ....
Sports minister Ajay Maken has promised government help to cricketer Yuvraj Singh,
Major parties today took strong exception to demands in the UK for stopping aid to India, with opposition BJP saying that the country
Priyanka Gandhi today said the central focus of her brother Rahul Gandhi’s politics
Green tea contains antioxidant compounds called catechins, which many studies have tested for their effect on cholesterol even though the studies have been small and had
Curtains came down on the millennium’s second Mahamasthakabhisheka for the 35-foot-tall monolithic statue of Bahubali, situated on the northern side of River Phalguni, here on Sunday. The final day’s ritual was as dazzling extravaganza of colour and festivity like on the first day.
There is beauty and wonder in nature around us. However, one has to take some time from his busy schedule and cultivate an interest to savour the gifts of God that are waiting to be explored and appreciated. In the busy life of today or just lack of inquisitiveness or indifference, we miss
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Teachers should be continuously updating their knowledge according to the
A motorcyclist was crushed to death and five others injured when a huge decade-old peepul tree came down crashing in Nagashettihalli in Sanjay Nagar on Saturday
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja lived up to his "hot property" tag in the Indian Premier
The Lokayukta Court today issued summons to former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and five others to appear
The district administration under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner Dr M T Reju inspected areas in Padebettu and Ellur for the proposed ACC cement factory.
The UAE’s cutthroat radio market just got even more competitive as the latest player to emerge onto the airwaves is one of India’s leading stations, Radio Mirchi.The Hindi-language station will stream from the capital, in a "six-figure" tie-up with Abu Dhabi Media, according to Sandeep Sud,
In a surprise development, the Indian cricket team’s longtime sponsor Sahara India today ended financial ties with the BCCI and also pulled out of the IPL by withdrawing from Pune Warriors’ ownership just hours before the players’ auction. Sahara, which has been the team sponsor..
’’Spring Zouk Island Festival- 2012,’’ the first ever India’s island festival, kicked off here at St Mary’s Island on Friday. According to sources, more than 30 international DJs and 30 bands across the globe are taking part in this three-day event. The gala event is witnessing the downpour..
In a huge political reprieve for the Home Minister P Chidambaram and the UPA government, a special CBI court on Saturday has dismissed a petition seeking him a co-accused in the 2G scam case. The judgement was an in camera pronouncement in the presence of the petitioner.
At last the foreign cultures have landed to Udupi for the Island Festival which began on Friday. District administration has said that this program is organized to development tourism of the district. A private organization has organized this fun filled 3 days long festival in the nature’s wonde
Noted Kannada actor and theatre personality Karibasavaiah breathed his last at a private hospital today after meeting with a road accident a few days ago. He was 53. Karibasavaiah, who also did many comic roles, met with an accident during the wee hours of January 31 while he was
Karnataka Government is moving in the direction of banning the "made snana",a ritual of rolling by lower caste people on plantain leaves left by Brahmins after
An Air India pilot, who is also a Flight Operations Inspector with civil aviation regulator DGCA, has been suspended from
India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi is one of the premier organization of U.A.E. was filled with packed crowd on a windy, cold weather to witness one of the most entertaining and amazing cultural event India Festival 2012..
Doctors should measure blood pressure in both arms as routine, as a difference between the left and the right arm could
Indian cricket’s public image seems to be in a freefall with on-field losses, sponsor
The Supreme Court order cancelling 122 licences, issued during the tenure of then communications minister A. Raja, will not have much of an impact on consumers as over 90 percent of the market is dominated by established operators, chairman of the sector’s watchdog said Thursday.
Though the traffic of vehicles is increased five times in the last ten years, there is no development in the road.
Ocean Pearl, a city-based hotel, will organise a festival of biryanis for a week from Friday at its multi-cuisine restaurant
In a major setback for the government, the Supreme Court on Thursday quashed all 122 spectrum licences granted after
On the occasion of the 7th annual Day celebration of Ambagilu Gerebare Painting
As part of the annual feast of St. Mary’s Church Shirva, Senior Priest Rev. Fr. Stany
In a huge embarrassment to the government and a jolt to the telecom sector, the Supreme Court today cancelled 122 2G
Car maker Maruti Suzuki Wednesday unveiled the second generation compact sedan Swift DZire. The petrol variant of the
The Catholic Church on Tuesday reiterated it does not forcibly convert people to Christianity. “Conversion has to come from within,” said Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay. Addressing the media on the eve of the general body meeting of the Catholic Bishops’
The ICYM (Indian Catholic Youth Movement) national council XXXII and biennial election VII took place at Seva Kendra, Kolkota from January 27 to 30. Archbishop Thomas D’Souza of Kolkata offered the inaugural mass and prayed for its success. National youth director Fr Franklin D’Souza
One of the best remedies to treat a backache is to rest. Lying down flat on your bed with a pillow under your neck and having a good night’s sleep can do wonders
“Nandigudda House” in Attavar will interest all those who like history and culture. Owners Derek and Patsy Lobo said that..
The sole convict in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, Mohammad Ajmal Amir Kasab, today contended before the Supreme Court
Katapadi Moodu – Padu Jodukare Kambala, which is historically popular, was conducted under the flood lights on Saturday 28th January.
Commotion prevailed following the death of a patient at Vijaya Clinic General Hospital here on Monday. Anil Raj, 40, a resident of Bikkarnakatte, a painting contractor associated with Landlinks Constructions, died due to alleged negligence
India Social and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi is one of the premier organizing arranged a press meet on their forthcoming U.A.E. level Tennis Tournament titled “ ISC – AL MASRAF INVITATIONAL TENNIS TOURNAMENT which will be held from 9th to 25th February 2012. Mr. G.M. Manoj..
Konkani Catholic Association (Regd) Bhayander west celebrated its 6th annual day at Our Lady of Nazareth School compound. Albert W. D’Souza, Chairman Model Co-op Bank was the chief guest for the programme. Dramatist Francis Fernandes Cascia, Anil Martis bank manager..
Have a ’dollu hotte’ (big stomach) and have no qualms in flaunting it? While cardiologists may frown as it puts additional pressure on the heart, fret not! At least in the short run it would fetch you a prize at ’Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava-2’ that gets underway near..
Rotary Awareness information workshop was conducted by Katapadi Rotari Club in K.V.S.M College Auditorium for the Rotary District Zone 3 office bearers. Speaking as the resource person Dr. Sooryanarayana Rao President of Youth Exchange Committee Puttur, briefed on the Rotary
It was nostalgic Sunday as the last mass was celebrated in the old structure of the Mount Rosary Church at Kallianpur on Sunday the 29th of January by the Episcopal Vicar of Udupi, Rev. Dr. Baptist Menezes and other priests from..
Present society is in a state of confusion, especially the youth. The modern technology has provided them with so many things and opportunities that they do not
In life as in politics, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is known to have unconventional ways, like when she used
As published in the state government budget, the Koti – Chennaya theme park constructed at Kasaba Grama in 100 acre land with a cost of rupees 1.87 crores, has been inaugurated by Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. Speaking on this occasion he said that this theme park
The localities and travellers from in and around Udupi had a gala time during fun filled two day Beach Utsav, which concluded at Malpe beach on Sunday. The dog show that was held on the occasion enthralled the spectators with varieties of breeds that walked the ramp in style.
Soon after the inaugural speaches and welcoming ceremonies, all the prominent personalities, poets and authors were felicitated with "Kuvempu Antharashtriya Manava Prashasti" awards that included Dr. B.R. Shetty & Dr. Mrs. B.R. Shetty (Patron UAE Kannadigas) followed by..
Karaval Milan an association of 19 parishes of Kalianpur and Kundapur deanery had planned this day being the perfect day to hold an open tournament of Throw ball and Volleyball , inviting all Kannadiga teams of U.A.E at the..
The Sheikh Zayed auditorium of the Abu Dhabi Indian School witnessed the splendid opening ceremony and inaugural function of “Vishwa Manava Kuvempu Kala Utsava" and 2nd Vishwa Kannada Sammelana Abu Dhabi 2012 on Friday, Jan 27. KuVemPu was the pen-name of Kuppali..
The Gujarat Congress scored a certain self-goal in an election year by praising chief minister Narendra Modi in a Republic
This one meal of coconut fish curry and brown rice, can give you a hearty, wholesome, and complete Indian dinner, in terms on nutrition and taste.
Udupi Today Media Network pleased to announce the launching of its new website www.udupitoday.com a web portal for the people of Udupi in India and around the world to come together. The website consists of News, Events, Properties, Miscellaneous, Classifieds....
In a shocking incidence 18 dogs belonging to one owner attacked a four year old boy in Maaladevi nagar in Karwar on Friday evening. Boy Dhanush Madiwal was seriously injured in the incidence. According to his mother Bharati, she and Dhanush were going to temple and
India is an democratic country, but it is a tragedy that all the irregularities are taking place in the name of the religion. The religion, caste are the stains for humanity. We all are equal. The International organizations and associations need to
The rural area which brings highest revenue to the telephone department is partly inactive since about 2 – 3 weeks in
A strong and resurgent India is celebrating its 63rd Republic Day on Thursday. This year’s parade will highlight the nation’s
The Republic Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Thursday, 26 January 2012 with Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of the PU College hoisting the national flag at 9.30 am. In a short programme held in the PU..
Karaval Milan on Tuesday January 24 held the draw for the volleyball and throwball tournaments which will be held at Sharjah Wanderers Club on Friday January 27. The draw was held at Winny’s Restaurant, Karama in the presence..
Delhi was under a thick blanket of security on Republic Day today as thousands of armed personnel kept a tight vigil to thwart any terror strike or any untoward incident during the celebrations. Snipers with sophisticated arms and binoculars were on rooftops..
As every year, the annual feast of St. Lawrence at the shrine at Attur-Karkala was not only a centre of devotion to pilgrims belonging to different communities and religions but also a melting pot of cultures and languages.
Bike-borne goons fired at a woman and her daughters, aged 10 and four, at a Kasba playground when she fought off their attempts to snatch her mangalsutra on Tuesday evening. Vidya Desai, 35, was shot in the abdomen and lay bleeding for about 10 minutes as her neighbours..
Rev Fr Raymond Menezes (71) the former Vicar General of the Bareilly Diocese (Lucknow) passed away in Bareilly at 2.00 pm on Wednesday
It was a nightmare in the Swargate area in the heart of the city, as the bus driven by a Maharashtra State Corporation bus driver
For millions of diabetics around the world, drawing blood is the most prevalent method of checking glucose levels, an invasive and
In the middle of the cry that the Taluk Panchayath does not get grants from the government, now the Taluk Panchayath is in a situation that the rupees 1 crore grant released may have to go back to the government without utilizing it. This shocking news became public as the
Dr. Ramdas M Pai, Chairman Manipal Education and Medical Group has been awarded the Golden Peacock Lifetime Achievement Award for the Year 2011..
The seventh annual pilgrimage on foot (Padayatre) to the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur, Karkala was flagged off from the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Moodubelle on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 4 pm...
Controversial author Salman Rushdie’s planned video address to the Literature Festival here was cancelled at the
A 5-feet-long python was found inside an air conditioned compartment of Puri-Guwahati Express today creating panic among the passengers.
Dr V. S. Acharya the Higher Education Minister of Karnataka state Government visited the famous St Lawrence Shrine of Attur-Karkala on Tuesday 24th of January 2012 on the occasion of annual festival of the shrine. After his visit and prayer in the shrine, he delivered a message..
The Bunt community have approached BJP to give BJP ticket to their candidate Udayakumar Shetty for the MP seat being made vacant by Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda in Udupi – chickmagalur. When Chief Minister came to Udupi for the occasion of Paryaya on 18th January, his breakfast was
“Bhagya” Tulu movie produced by Unisef- Prasara Vharati award winning team Disha Coomunications on the story of a fisheries woman has won the best Tulu movie award in the Ambit Mini Film Utsav.
The three day festival of the renowned Shrine of St Lawrence in Attur- Karkal began on Tuesday January 24, with the first Mass at 9.30 a.m. that was celebrated by Fr Cincent Crasta of Manela Parish. Rev. Fr Arthur Pereira the Shrine director welcomed the devotees to the annual festival
Diaference-2012 was held at Milagres College Grounds Mangalore on 22nd January 2012. It started with inaugural function presided over by Msgr. Denis Moras Prabhu, Vicar General of Mangalore Diocese. The inaugurator of the program was Rev. Fr. Mari Joseph, Director of..
Lucy D’Souza 94 years,Bangalore Retired teacher of St.Joseph’s School,Belman Wife of late Alexander Bernard D’Souza
Television talk show queen Oprah Winfray believes the only way to remove poverty is education and especially of girls
Glugging water during meals severely hampers your stomach’s digestive powers and causes insulin levels to fluctuate significantly, warns Microboitic counsellor
In Indian culture Ayurveda has special position and there are treatment facilities in Ayurveda for the sickness without any
This is an inhuman incident of killing the living people in the records thus refusing their rightful pension. This is the reflection of the irresponsible act of the Grama Panchayath Officers. This incident has taken place in Pernakila Grama of Kodibettu Grama Panchayath
Harish Sherigar, managing director of Acme Building Materials Trading LLC, was unanimously elected president of Devadiga Sangha Dubai (UAE) by members during a meeting at Fortune Plaza Hotel, Qusais Dubai on Friday January 20 to form their executive committee.
Experts have warned that eating three eggs a week could significantly increase a man’s chance of dying from prostate cancer. The researchers found that men who consume
Mangalore Konkans Ladies team from Dubai lifted the KSSM Trophie in style beating their arch rivals Abu Dhabi Karnataka Sangha in a marathon long final game held at Abu Dhabi Indian School Ground.
Karnataka – Kerala Koraga Association’s Union conducted protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Manipal on Thursday, regarding the issue of exploitation of the Koraga community taken place during the Bhoota Kola in Inna Grama, Karkala Taluk and violation of the Ajalu..
The annual feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated at Koteshwar - Kundapur here on Thursday January 19 with great devotion and zeal. Rev. Fr. Maxim Noronha, the Financial Administrator of the Diocese of Mangalore presided over the solemn festal Eucharistic Celebration at 5 pm
’Karaval Milan’ the unified voice of 19 coastal parishes of Mangalore diocese stretching from Kundapur to Kallianpur, under the astute leadership of Eric D’Souza will hold a twin sports gala for all Kannada, Tulu and Konkani speaking people. The sports event comprising volleyball
A myriad of flowers of various hues, decorated in the form of a pagoda, the Buddha among others, vied for attention on
The Delhi High Court Thursday granted bail to Suresh Kalmadi, MP and former chief of the Commonwealth Games Organising
The new year has started with enjoyment and happiness for Kannada Sangha Bahrain members and family, as the Sangha has organized the Desert Camp in a grand style, there were around 150 members along with their families. The Ladies wing conducted many games like Throwball..
A prestigious throw ball tournament is scheduled to be held at Abudabi on 20th Jan 2012 at Abudhabi Indian School ground. Teams from GCC countries and india will be participating. Kannada Sangha Bahrain participating in this..
It’s been a while since tribal Adivasi women and girls in three villages of Kerala’s Idukki
Situated atop the hill and overlooking the lush green surroundings amidst the beauty of nature, St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar celebrated the annual parish feast on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at 10.30 am. Rev. Fr. Frederick Mascarenhas, Dean of
As the sun is set in the western Arabian Sea, here Udupi lit itself to transform the night into day, every streets filled with joy, Krishna’s Rathabeedi filled with the music of trumpets and the devotion of Krishna was overflowing. This is the Paryaya Mahotsava of Sode Mutt and from now onwards
A person who should have been imprisoned only for a year pertaining to Excise case, has been in jail over the last three years because he has not been produced before the Court properly. This undertrial has been cooking in jail for the last three years! Some of the heart wrenching tales..
Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly N. Yogish Bhat, Mangalore South MLA, said on Tuesday that a cricket stadium may come up at Baikampady or Pilikula here. He was speaking at the inauguration of Mangalore United Cricket
The excitement the people of Udupi experience once in every two years is the grand Paryayotsava procession during the event of handing over of responsibilities of conducting Krishna Pooja among the Asta
Cardiovascular diseases are becoming an increasing health concern these days due to various reasons like unhealthy eating habits, work and personal life related
In spite of many rounds of talks the issue of Sode Mutt and Puttige Mutt could not be resolved. The efforts of the senior most
Cancer Aid and Research Foundation (CARF), Mumbai, a member of UICC (Union International Against Cancer), Geneva,
Under the bi-annual Paryaya tradition, Sri Vishwavallabha Tirtha, the 36th pontiff of the Sode Mutt is all set to take up the responsibility of worshipping Shri Krishna idol in the Shri Krishna temple at Udupi and its
The annual feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated at Infant Jesus Shrine, Alangar, Moodbidri here on Sunday January 15 with solemnity and fervour. The solemn Eucharistic celebration was held at 5.30 pm, presided over by Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the bishop of Mangalore.
The ICYM and YCS units of the Holy Cross Church, Shanatipura, Pamboor celebrated annual day on Sunday, January 15, 2012 thanksgiving mass at 7:30am. The evening programme started at 6:30pm. The Dean..
The Confraternity Sunday was observed in St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar on January 15, 2012 in preparation for the annual parish feast. The Confraternity Sunday Mass was offered by Fr. Lancy Saldanha, assistant parish priest of Moodubelle along with Fr. Jerome..
With winter, cough and common cold are the health problems one will suffer and as the cold wave almost hitting the country, this health obstacle is very obvious.
Amid complaints with regard to the quality of the low-cost ’Aakash’ tablet PC, the government today said it is hopeful of
Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Sunday said his government will provide financial help to the minority community, like
Under the soft rays of the mid-January sun setting slowly on the edge of the Western Ghats and the mild flow of the cool breeze of the Malnadu region, around three thousand devotees gathered for the annual celebration of the feast..
SpiceJet will operate a daily flight from Mangalore to Mumbai from February 1.
The extension of Don Bosco Youth Centre building in Shirva (Udupi District), built for the needy boys was inaugurated on the 12th of January, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. on the auspicious occasion of the anticipated feast of Don Bosco..
The Annual Feast of Infant Jesus was celebrated on January 14th, 2012 with great solemnity and fervor at Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, Mangalroe. The Solemn Eucharistic Celebration was at 6 pm
Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fish oil, have the potential to protect nerves from injury and help them to regenerate, researchers suggest.
Flight operations of Air India were severely affected today after its pilot reported sick as part of their ’work to rule’ agitation against the airline management’s failure to
Silas International School President Malpe Ratnappa Maben donated an Ambulance to “Vishwasada Mane” Rehabilitation Centre in
Sangeeth Sardhar Wilson Olivera’s new Album (CD) Volume 6 entitled "Oh Mhojea Bhangara" was released here in Sasthan during 31st Wilson Olivera Nite held at Sasthan Church Ground. This CD consisting of 12 sentimental as well as pop songs was released by Fr Valerian Fernandes..
The effluents discharged by the fish meal industries have killed a large number of fishes in Udyavara River in Gajani and Ankudru areas. The dead fishes were reportedly floating in a 2 kms radius area in Udyavar River on Thursday. Udupi Tahsildar Prasanna visited the area for..
Konkani Sangeeth Sardar Wilson Olivera’s 31st musical nite held on Wednesday January 4 at Sastan Church premises was indeed a refreshing start to the New Year for all the parishioners of Sastan as well as neighbouring parishes.
In view of the Annual Feast of Infant Jesus (to be celebrated on Jan 14), Carmelites at the Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, organized a Blood Donation Camp on Jan. 12th, 2012 in collaboration with Fr. Muller’s Charitable Institutions. The camp commenced at 9 am and closed at 1 pm.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka Thursday apologized to its cadres and supporters for the unseemly
As we are celebrating the Novenas leading to the great Feast of Infant Jesus, here is a look into the development of this sacred devotion. In Mangalore, the devotion to Infant Jesus began about 150 years ago, but took definite shape about 60 years back. In the year 1947..
Rodents with a taste for the human flesh have struck at a Jodhpur government hospital, killing a patient admitted in the intensive care unit. A 70-year-old paralytic patient, on ventilator at the ICU of a government hospital in Jodhpur died a gory death on Tuesday, with rats..
In terms of RBI directives and also as decided in the Karnataka State Level Bankers Committee meeting at Bangalore,
“Where is the nearby beach?” This was the common question on the lips of many delegates participating in the National Youth Festival, which begins on January 12. They wanted to know the distance between Mangalore and Goa. A few were keen on knowing the places in the city that they
Annual Day was celebrated in the Marrne Higher Primary School on Saturday,
As Madhya Pradesh government tries to create a world record tomorrow with thousands of students performing the Yogic ’Surya Namaskar’ exercise, Muslim
Four were feared killed and several caught in the wreckage when Delhi-bound Brahmaputra Mail rammed into a stationary
The central government on Wednesday asked the Andaman and Nicobar administration to explain how half naked tribal women were forced to dance for tourists. Terming the incident "obnoxious and disgusting", Tribal Affairs Minister K.P. Singh Deo told Times Now television channel: “It is..
It was a colourful day as the poetry enthusiasts joined together sharing the knowledge, thoughts, passions and emotions through the poetry, as Kavita Trust and Bellevision jointly organized the `Kavita Fest 2012’ on Sunday 08th January 2012 in
KF-2012
The Annual Day of the Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte was observed on Saturday, January 7, 2012. In the morning, college flag was hoisted by Mrs. Rohini Hande, Expert in Humna Resource, Mart Anglers, Bangalore and member of..
Fulfilling a long-standing demand, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today announced a novel pension and life insurance scheme for overseas Indian workers that is expected to benefit over 5 million workers, especially..
Nama Tuluveru UAE, a well-known charity based association engaged in promoting Tulu culture in this part of the world, is all geared up to introduce the famous drama troupe â€Rangataranga’ of Samajaratna Kaapu Leeladhar
After the Kavi Gosti, the concluding ceremony was held at 4.30 pm. The guests in the concluding ceremony include Dr. Kiran Budkule, the hosts Bernanrd & Regina D’Souza, the sponsors Lavita & Rohan Montheiro..
The Konkani language is curious in many ways. Although interesting from a cultural perspective as it is spoken by a cross-section of people, creating online content in
Sports Day was observed at the Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte on Friday, January 6, 2012. Gregory D’Silva, Physical Training Director, SMS College, Brahmavara and winner of Zilla Rajyotsava Prashasthi was the chief guest for the inaugural function. He inaugurated
A seven-foot tall stone lamp outside the Padavu St Xavier Church at Kadaba in Puttur in Dakshina Kannada district was damaged by miscreants on Friday.
Come winter and our eating habits suddenly go for a toss. We begin to love our parathas smeared with butter and our dals with an extra dollop of ghee. And nothing more
Rev. Fr Casimir John Mathias, the senior most priest of the Diocese of Mangalore passed away on January 7 at 11.45 am in a private hospital in Mangalore. He was 94 years old and a priest for the last 65 years. His funeral mass would be celebrated at St Vincent Ferrer Church in Valencia..
Hectic preparation were going on since the morning of Saturday, January 7, 2012 for the grand â€Kavita Fest-2012’ that will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Mudartha House, Kattingeri, Moodubelle. The stage was already erected on Friday evening.
Laughter may be as beneficial as a good dietand exercise for patients with heart disease, researchers say. A ’belly laugh’ improves blood flow, a new study has
Letitia Sobina D’Sa (84) wife of late Louis D’Sa, mother of late Francis D’Sa, Agnes Fernandes, Veronica Rego and Jacinta D’Sa and grandmother of Prashant..
In a setback for the Talwars, the court said that the cognizance taken by the trial court against them is correct. The CBI had
The seven days long fifth Annual NSS Camp of Dr. AV Baliga Institute of Social Sciences and Rural Management, Haradi, Brahmavara was successfully concluded on December 31, 2011 at the Jnanaganga PU College, Nellikatte.
Sooda Santosh Bhandary was elected as the president of the Belle Unit of the Savita Samaj, whereas. Prashant Bhandary was
Six college students, owing allegiance to right wing group Sriram Sene, were arrested today for allegedly hoisting
To protect consumers from unscrupulous jewellers, the government today approved a proposal making hallmarking of gold mandatory.
When autorickshaw driver Srinivas alias Srini walked into Banaswadi police station around 8 pm on Tuesday with a harried
Bajaj Auto, on Tuesday, unveiled a mini four-wheeler for intra-city urban transportation targetting three-wheeler customers.
Following the theme of building ideal families on the Confraternity Sunday and Vespers, the Annual Parish Feast was celebrated on Wednesday, January 4, 2012 in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle with emph..
It was the day that the five sons and their families had been waiting to give a befitting gift to their beloved parents-Bernard D’Souza(son of late Immanuel-Monnu Master) and Regina Danti. Their dream and planning..
The Supreme Court Tuesday issued a notice to the central government and Air
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has been chosen for the first Gates Vaccine Innovation Award, instituted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, for the state`s successful immunisation programme, an official said Tuesday. "Nitish Kumar has been chosen for the award for improving..
Large number of parishians attended the Vespers (Besp) on the evening of Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in preparation of Annual Parish Feast that will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4, 2012. At 6.30
In the mesmerising performances by the four finalists, it was Carol Sonia D’Souza from Moodubelle in the female category and Loyson Corda from Shirva in the male category were the winners of “Voice of Udupi” in the talent hunt competition finals held in the “Yeh Shyam Mastani”..
Mindfulness-based meditation plays a vital role in improving breast cancer survivors’ health challenges, which they face after
Will petrol prices be hiked again today? Oil companies are likely to revise rates with a Rs 2.10 - 2.13 per litre increase in petrol
Every year 9th October has been observed as the World Post Day to mark the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Bern. This day was declared as the ‘World Post Day’ by the UPU
The unusual warm weather in Chicago welcomed the inauguration of unique Vozram-Motiam CD, by the oldest Konkan cultural association of Kala Sampath, USA, Chicago at the residence of Melville and Merlyn D’Souza. The Founder President of the association Dr. Austin D’Souza
Vozram Motiam a treasure of Konkani Songs produced by Mandd Sobhann Vol. 8 composed by most renowned Konkani Kala Ratna Award Winner and Karnataka Rajyosthava Award winner Shri. Eric Ozario was released in National Capital New Delhi by the Spir..
A complaint was filed today in the Lokayukta Special Court here against JDS
The Gujarat high court has said that Hindi is a foreign language for Gujaratis. Even the state government-run primary schools
Ligonberry has a much higher antioxidant level in certain capacities than blueberries or raspberries, and it can help protect blood
“Mudartha House”, the courtyard of the late Monnu Master at Kattingeri, Moodubelle in Udupi, is bustling with activity in preparation for the `Kavita Fest 2012’ which will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012. This is the sixth time `Kavita Fest’ is being held in succession..
The new year may bring in loads of cheers for job-seekers, as the experts expect the
"VOZRAM MOTIAM", The new music album released today in Vasai at 6.30pm under the banner of Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (Regd). The president of the association Mr. Stephen Fernandes released the album and we need to support such cause by purchasing the CD’s..
Team Anna on Friday alleged that the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government had choreographed the high drama in the Rajya Sabha under a ’’conspiracy’’ to scuttle the passage of the proposed anti-graft legislation in Parliament.
The New Year Eve Mass started at 7:30pm. Before mass there was Adoration. People thanked the Lord for the blessings he
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday said his government took some "transformational initiatives" to empower people and fight corruption and listed five
Donald Monteiro (Dony-M/s India Cloth House), aged 60 years, husband of Emilda Monteiro, father of Divya / Loy, Deepthi..
The leadership tussle in Karnataka’s ruling BJP worsened today as former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa charged state unit chief K S Eswarappa with trying to
The Tulu drama ”Oykla Yoga Bodu...” (For Anything Auspicious Time is Required) with social message and hilarious situations with tragic end was staged in the quadrangle of St. Lawrence Composite PU College in aid of..
A new study has suggested that meditation and yoga can be ‘helpful’ in improving asthma in urban adolescents. A new study by researchers at the University of..
Coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh were today put on high alert ahead of a very severe cyclonic storm
Francis D’Souza (41) husband of Flavy D’Souza, son of Boniface D’Souza and Lucy D’Souza of D’Souza Villa, Mattar passed away on December 27, 2011..
Kannada Sangha Bahrain showcased the diverse culture and tradition of the Indian state of Karnataka at its annual mega event “Kannada Vaibhava 2011” recently. The 10th Kannada Vaibhava celebration, held at the prestigious..
Anna Hazare, who is down with viral fever, broke his three-day fast here a day earlier at the urging of doctors as his health
There was no let up in the cold wave sweeping north India as dense fog on Wednesday staged a comeback in several
It was indeed a day to remember for Bellevision, Bahrain members as they celebrated the Birth of Baby Jesus in a Tent with grandeur and happiness. Santa clause entertained the kids with his traditional hohoho’s and distributed chocolates and sweets. Children enjoyed..
Fire got ignited accidentally in the jungle near Kurkalu Naykara Thota, creating quite a scene of flames burning, which turned wild as the breeze spreading it.
The leadership battle in Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified Wednesday with rival groups mounting pressure on central leaders to settle the
Among the specialities of the Christmas occasion, the art of constructing the Christmas Crib is amazing. These Cribs can
The ICYM Unit of Moodubelle Parish has been active in many ways such as Talents Day on September 8, Blood Donation drive and Christmas season. During the Christmas season, the ICYM had mostly worked in the..
The resounding success of past Christmas events- â€Joyeux Navidad 2006’ and â€Joyeux Navidad 2007’, motivated the Agnesian Alumnae Kuwait (AAK) to spread the Christmas cheer once again on 24th December 2011 at the Movenpick Hotel, FTZ, Shuwaikh. The Christmas season started off
“For your tomorrow we gave our today...”, quoting this phrase engraved at the base of the War Memorial in front of his house â€Vanasowrabh’, Commodore Jerome Castelino explained the meaning and background of the War Memorial
The Karnataka Bank Ltd branch of Moodubelle conducted Savings Bank account opening campaigns at Marne
On the occasion of Christmas celebration at the end of the Christmas night Mass on 24 Dec. 2011 at Taccode, a Konkani Play book called Yuvajanancho Apostle Don Bosco (Apostle of Youth: Don Bosco) was released by Mr. Mark..
There is no meaning in making issues on religion and caste for the sake of personal gain. When the coordination and friendship gets stronger the differences get reduced, said Saligrama Panchayath Member Mohammed Suhan. He was speaking in the friendly get together organized by UCA..
Anna Hazare on Sunday said he would stage dharna outside residences of Sonia
Getting that natural lustre and gloss on your hair without leaving a dent in your wallet or going to snazzy salons is what most women crave for. Oiling your hair is that
In a political career spanning 44 years, Sarekoppa Bangarappa saw many highs and lows. But he was one politician in
Anushka Shetty, who bagged Filmfare Award in best actor (female) category in 2011 for portraying the role of Saroja in a Telugu film ’Vedam’, was in Bellipady village in Puttur taluk in Dakshina Kannada district to attend Kola at her ancestral home on Thursday. Kola, is a festival..
Though it was cold evening progressing towards darkness and chill, the Christmas spirit warmed up the atmosphere with devotional Carol singing, solemn Christmas Mass and excitement following the church service
Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda inaugurated the newly built Deputy Commissioner’s office complex at Rajatadri
The solemn Christmas Mass started at 7:30pm. Earlier, at 7:00pm, the church choir sang Christmas Carols. Rev.Fr. Charles Lewis was the main celebrant of the mass. In his sermon he told that in modern times the world has made more progress and more the progress more
On the occasion of the Yellamavasya, a large number of devotees took bath at the Malpe beach on Saturday, December 24, 2011. The district administration had taken all precautions for the safety of the women during this..
Christmas is the unique festival that is celebrated throughout the world with great enthusiasm and mirth. Preparations are made for this festival of love, peace and joy many days in advance. Besides cleaning the houses and surroundings, people go out for shopping to get
Xmas-2011
Winter is here and this is the time to savour oranges. You can have it just like that or as dessert. Ever enjoyed that chocolate orange cake which just melts in mouth leaving a
The Muslim Welfare Association along with Manipal Kasturba Hospital Blood Bank organised a Blood Donation Camp in the premises of Jamia Masjid in Udupi on December 22, 2011. In this camp, an impressive number of 144 volunteers donated their blood. Dr. Sudha Bhat, the Director of
As in the past, the Moodubelle Branch f the Syndicate Bank celebrated Christmas along with its customers and guests on Friday, December 23, 2011 at 9.30 am. Mrs. Blossom D’Souza, Manager of the Moodubelle Brach
December at Canadian International School (CIS) is full of splendor, joy and Christmas spirit! Students, Parents & staff participated in the CIS Christmas drive to collect food, stationery and raise funds for couple of charity..
A new research has investigated the potency of Indian wild plants against bacterial and fungal infections in the mouths of oral cancer patients.
Vincent Menezes (45), a farmer from Kokkada village in Belthangady taluk is on a mission every Christmas. Dressed as Santa Claus, Vincent is distributing sweets to
By-election to the Legislative Council held here on Thursday did not throw up any surprise, as BJP MLAs stood solidly behind Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda and helped him defeat Congress candidate Anand Gaddedevaramath by 54 votes. JD(S) members abstained from voting. Gowda..
With cultural cohesion as its paramount objective, for the fifth successive year, KCA UK held the Christmas celebration, which is popularly known as â€Christmas Boom’ . The event was held in Hotel Nawaab Stockport, Manchester on December 17. About 28 families
Rufina Menezes (89), wife of the late Martin Menezes, mother of Faustine / Mary; Dulcine / Raphael; Helen / Philip; Joseph / Juliana; Reeta / Andrew; Fr Valerian..
India’s six top women athletes, including Asian Games double gold medallist Ashwini Akkunji, were on Friday handed a one-year ban for flunking dope tests earlier this year, virtually ending their chances of participating in the London Olympics next year. All the six quartermilers..
The Annual Day of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle was celebrated on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in two phases-forenoon and afternoon. The forenoon programme comprised of the High School-PU College..
In an attempt to educate the people regarding the problems of the physically challenged children also known as specially abled children and the facilities that are available under various government schemes, the Karnataka State
UPA ministers have accumulated dues of Rs 435 crore on the cash-strapped Air
The students and staff of St. Lawrence Composite PU College celebrated Christmas in the college auditorium on Saturday..
Young girl Manya from a poor family in Kadiyali, is admitted to K.M.C. Hospital Manipal and her ear needs to be operated. The cost of the operation is about rupees..
Count down has begun for the inauguration of DC office complex ‘Rajathadri’ situated at Manipal. The complex was built at the cost
Eminent poet Melvyn Rodrigues has been chosen for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in Konkani, to be conferred by Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, during its ’Festival of Letters’ programme at New Delhi on February 14. He has won the..
Rajapura Saraswatha Yuvavranda which has actively involved themselves in the
City’s busiest station comes to a standstill as hundreds join Dhanush in a Why This Kolaveri jig. On a regular day, Churchgate station at 4.45 pm is full of people weaving past each other, bags and briefcases clutched to their sides, buzzing purposefully towards their regular
Catholic Sabha Mangalore’s Holy Cross Church Pamboor Unit conducted Christmas friendly get-together at Bantakal Ganeshotsava Vedike on Tuesday. The program was presided over by Pamboor Unit President Naveen Quadros. Chief Guests present on the occasion include Karkala
“Tuje Charanni”, the audio album of devotional songs was released by Fr Valerian Mendonca, director, Sandesha on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Press Club in Mangalore. The audio album is brought out under the banner of 3 Souzas. Melwyn Rodrigues, an..
A recent study has shown that postmenopausal women who ate more baked or broiled fish were at a lower risk of developing a heart failure compared to
India has asked Russia to drop a court case against a translation of the Bhagavad
In a much anticipated development, Congress MLA Malkhan Singh Bishnoi was arrested by the CBI on Monday. The MLA
Colourful floodlight Vollyball tournament“Vama Trophy – 2011” was inaugurated on Saturday, 17th December 2011,in Palli sports grounds. The tournament is conducted by “Varija Madhava Foundation – Ninjoor Maligemane” founded in memory of theexemplary achiever, inspiration to the youth,
There is no doubt that St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle has come of age since its foundation in 2000. This was evident by the fact that the entire programme of the Annual Day celebration
As we close another wonderful and fun filled year 2011, we reminisce back on all the amazing things we have done together this past year. We are grateful to each of you for the friendships and fellowships that have made this year both wonderful and exciting.
Nisarga Yuvaka Mandala, Edmer, Moodubelle conducted its decennial celebrations in a grand manner at the K.K. Hebbar Vedike with spectacular fireworks on Saturday, 17th December 2011. The program began in the evening at 6.00 pm. Dr. V.S. Acharya – Higher Education Minister..
Indian Cultural Society (ICS) presented “Silsila Ye Chahat Ka” with playback singer Shreya Ghoshal and Shivprasad Mallaya on Friday December 9, at Al Jeel Al Jadeed Auditorium Hawalli from 7.00 pm onwards.
The Managing Committee yet again enthralls to a curtain raiser event "Bunts Mela". Come and enjoy a fun filled day-long event with lots of festivity and games. Enjoy authentic mouth-watering Bunts delicacies prepared by our own BSK members. Beat the chill with dance and music.
On the occasion of the decennial celebrations of the Nisarga Yuvaka Mandala (R) Edmire, Moodubelle, Hindu Aided Higher Primary School Edmer conducted its Annual Day celebrations on Friday, 16th December 2011 at the School’s new stage “K.K. Hebbar Vedike”. The program began in the
The newly established organisation of the returnees from the Gulf countries “Konkan Overseas Returnees Welfare Association” (KORWA) ushered in the Christmas spirit by organising its maiden mega â€Christmas Tree’ programme
With the Municipal elections in Maharashtra nearing, both Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) and Shiv Sena are at it again. Its
The Shirva Unit of the Catholic Sabha organised the Christmas â€Snehakoota’ on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 5 pm in which representatives from three predominant communities participated with great enthusiasm.
It is natural that we too wanted to recreate the festive atmosphere in the small but well-knit Qatar Pamboorians family. The volunteers planned an outdoor gathering at a municipal garden. The weather in December is exceptionally good; the open spaces and sunshine
Everybody needs to be health conscious today, because most of us face health risks due to various reasons like bad food habits, lack of exercise, stress, obesity, drinking..
Two days annual sports of St. Lawrence Composite PU College were held on 15 and 16 December 2011 in the college ground. The two days sports meet was inaugurated by K.R. Naik, Sub Inspector of the Shirva
Peter Pius Fernandes (58), husband of Stella Fernandes and father of Ashley passed away due to road accident in
The Union Cabinet will consider the Lokpal Bill on Sunday and make all efforts to get it passed during the ongoing Parliament
The temple city of Tirupati always remains abuzz with devotees going to Tirumala
December 16, 2011 marks the 50th and 40th anniversaries of the Wars of Liberation of Goa and Bangladesh respectively. In order to commemorate these two momentous historical events of great signi..
Inauguration of Scout & Guide Units:- The inaugural function of the Scout & Guide units at Infant Jesus School, Chikmagalur took place on 15th December, 2011, at 10 a.m. Mr. Shadakshari M N (District Chief Commissioner – Scouts
Suspended IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt on Thursday sought his joint examination with
More than 40 people died and about 70 fell ill on Wednesday after consuming spurious
Performing short cycle sprints three times a week could be enough to prevent and possibly treat a common form of diabetes..
Pushing for a slew of anti-corruption laws, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday cleared three
Social Democratic Party of India, Nandarabettu Branch and Information & Empowerment Centre Mangalore jointly
In a tragic road accident, Mr. Rithesh DSouza (22 years), son of Mr. Francis Xavier DSouza, St. Lawrence Ward of Kenha Mudarangady
Despite the Supreme Court observations that a live-in relationship is akin to marriage, the Karnataka government has said that a couple living together is not eligible to adopt a child. The State Government’s stand has been clarified following its republishing of the Union Ministry..
Essar Group promoters Anshuman and Ravi Ruia were among five persons charge
Leaders of major Opposition parties on Sunday shared the dais with anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare during
The enquiry in the suicide case of the emerging sports woman Prathvi of Brahmavara two month ago, is now complete and the report will be submitted to the District court in a couple of days. The case which had generated curiosity statewide has been investigated by the enquiry Officer
Mr. Manoj Menezes, an active Shirva Parishioner, residing in Abu Dhabi, unanimously elected as the president of USWAS (U.A.E’s St. Mary’s Welfare Association, Shirva). Manoj Menezes was an founder member and office bearer in the committee since the formation of USWAS.
Kavita Trust, which works for the promotion of Konkani Poetry, has chosen Shivananda Shenoy from Kottayam for this year’s Mathias Family Poetry Award. The award carries a cash prize of Rs 10,000, citation and a memento..
Bunts Biennial Throw Ball tournament concluded at the Wanderers Sports Club – Sharjah, UAE on Friday December 9 with Bunts Dubai men’s and women’s teams lifting the Cups in their respective categories. The runners-up spots went to Mangalore Konkans women’s team and Kanarites..
Norine Alvares (72), wife of late Francis Alvares of Nittool, Moodubelle passed away on Saturday, 10 December 2011
Acclaimed cartoonist Mario Miranda, who made Goan landscapes and people come alive on canvas, died at his ancestral home in Loutolim early on Sunday after a long illness, family sources said. He was 85. “He had been ailing for long and he passed away peacefully in his sleep,” his..
Even as the death toll in Friday’s fire at AMRI Hospitals here rose to 91 on Saturday, six directors of the hospital were
On 08 December 2011 Kuwait Pangla Association celebrated Christmas with panglaites and friends at Royal Terrace Restaurant, Salmiya Kuwait. The celebration began with a warm welcome by the MC which followed a beautiful and graceful Bharatanatyam welcome dance by Daffney.
Carmel Gudo celebrated the Seminary Day on 10th Dec. 2011. The whole community of Carmel Hill put their hands together to organize the Carmel Day 2011 on Dec. 10th. The programme began at 5.30 and reached its climatic end at 8.20 pm. The crowd of more than 1000 people actively
The humble tomato is more than a delicious fruit. A new study says that eating it daily could help lower cholesterol and blood pressure levels, thus keeping heart disease
It was a day of great grand celebration as it was this day 25 years ago the foundation was laid for the Christmas Bazar for the first time celebration in 1987. The idea was conceived by Noville D’Souza (who was present for the
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) celebrated its annual Christmas event “KCWA Christmas Party 2011” with splendid and impressive presentation at Al-Farah hall, Salmiya on Friday 9th December. The event began at 7:00 pm with an introduction by MC’s Dr. Manohar Prabhu..
Want to stave off cancer? Just a few simple lifestyle changes would do, a research has claimed. In fact, the research..
It was the exciting day for the St Francis Xavier Association, Mudarangady Parishioners (SFX KUTAM) residing in the UAE. A fun day family picnic was held at Safa Park Dubai with around 75 members happily gathering in this blissful full day picnic. The picnic was organized by..
"I know this is not him," murmured a young wife each time she removed the white satin covering the face of those killed in Kolkata’s
The ‘Mothiam Porob’, the mega-show of talent galore presented by Pearls of Mangalore was held in the Auditorium of Abu Dhabi Indian School on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 3.30 pm. This programme was held to provide a platform [Video]
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Eighty nine people, most of them patients in sleep, were today choked to death in a major fire suspected to have been caused by inflammable mateiral stored in the basement of a multi-speciality private hospital here in the wee hours. The fire in the basement of AMRI Hospital..
11 children go missing every hour in the country, a child rights NGO claimed on Thursday, citing data collected from
St. Lawrence High School secured first place among Kannada Medium Schools in the Cluster level Prathibha Karanji – 2011 competitions held in Christian High School Udupi on 02nd December 2011 . Total 11 Schools participated in this competition. The students were given
Lourdes Kanajar Association of Emirates held its 8th general body meeting on the 2nd of December 2011. The meeting was organized in the form of an outdoor picnic at Dubai’s mushrif park where over 50 parishioners
The Parish feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar was celebrated by the parishioners on Wednesday, 7th December, 2011. Before the mass the Parish Pastoral Parishad members, sponsors and Murdom
The stage is being set for the Musical Nite “Yeh Shyam Mastani” on Sunday 01st January 2012 in the evening at 07.00 pm in St. Mary’s Grounds Shirva. The event is being organized by St. Mary’s Old Students Association Shirva. The program will be a musical fiesta of Golden Era..
The state assembly on Wednesday passed the Bihar Lokayukta Bill, 2011, by a voice vote to pave the decks for setting up..
Praising the affords of the Konkani Catholic Community who contributed and came forward to sponsor the event with their open big heartedness, the faithful attended the two Konkani Eucharistic services. This special services to praise
Homeopathy is not a placebo but is effective in treating many serious diseases, including certain kinds of cancer, and costs just one-
Andria D’Souza of St’Agnes Girls High School, has won the title in the invitational Rapid Chess Tournament, Organised
The deadlock in parliament over the government’s decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail ended Wednesday after an all-party meeting
St. Francis Xavier “Goencho Saib” feast is celebrated on 3rd December 2011 by all Goans with great fervor and devotion wherever they may be. In Doha Qatar, all Konkani speaking people of Our Lady of Rosary Church of Qatar under the banner of Konkani Speaking Community..
Indian Cultural Society proudly presents “Silsila Ye Chahat Ka” with SHREYA GHOSHAL on 9th Dec. 2011 Friday, at 7.00 pm sharp. The Chief Guest for the event will be H.E. Ambassador of India, Kuwait and the guest of honor will be prominent personalities from Kuwait.
Concerned over objectionable content on social networking sites, the government today made it clear it cannot allow this to go on and has asked internet firms like Google and Facebook to fall in line. "I suggested that these platforms should evolve a mechanism on their own to ensure that..
Actor Chiranjeevi who has been the saviour of the Congress since 2009 gave the much needed helping hand to the Kiran Reddy government to defeat the united
St. Francis Xavier ward fest celebrated on Tuesday 06th Decmeber 2011 at the residence of Thomas Lobo and Sisila Lobo. The fest began with the Eucharistic celebration at 11.00 am led by Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest of St. Lawrence Church along with Rev. Fr. Lancy..
The responsibility of the Parents does not end upon admitting their children to the school. Children should not be pressurized, but with the proper care from both the
With global crude rates coming down, petrol price has been cut by Rs 0.78 per litre, the second reduction in two weeks.
Like any other normal day at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus commuters were busy tracking trains to their destination
It is a matter of great pride that three youngsters from Moodubelle: Jovita D’Souza, Nikita Cybil Rebello and Malisha Fiona Rebello who participated in the Mangalore Round of the Poetry Reading Competition were selected among ten..
An aspiring Kannada film actress was allegedly attacked by her live-in partner at her Judicial Layout residence in the City on Tuesday. Sowmya, who has acted in “Huduga Hudugi”, a comedy, was living with Anil Kumar alias Rahul (28), a dismissed DAR constable. Police said he stabbed Sowmya..
Pipping past the four metro cities of New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, the southern technology hub Bangalore has emerged as the best city to live in India, a global survey said today. Despite its top Indian ranking, Bangalore’s worldwide rank is very low at 141st position..
Suryanamaskar can do to your body what months of dieting cannot. And it can do to your mind what no spiritual discourse can. Not surprising, the world is going crackers
With enthusiastic participation of students from various schools of Padubelle-Achhada cluster, the Pratibha Karanji-2011 was held in Pamboor Catholic Aided Higher Primary School on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
In the State level athletic meet for the Primary and High Schools conducted by Public Education Department at S.M.S.
Expressing concern over the safety of Mullaperiyar dam, the Kerala High Court on Wednesday pulled up the state government and
Featuring and providing a platform for the new and the talented has been our purpose, while relentlessly nurturing to give new dimension to a God given talent is our fulfilling passion. We believe that the young and little have a great role to play in ensuring a bright future of
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday defended the Centre’s decision to allow 51% FDI in the retail sector and said that it
The indefinite economic blockade in Manipur that entered its 121st day Monday has been temporarily withdrawn, said a leader
In the Pratibha Karanji – 2011 held in Palli government Higher Primary School on Monday conducted by Public Education Department, Zonal Educations officers Office and Zonal Resource Centre Karkala Belman Circle was inaugurated by Jilla Panchayath Member Savitha S. Kotyan.
The much awaited “Mangalorean Day” organized by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) was celebrated by the MCC members and the Mangalorean community on Friday, 25th November 2011 at the new Ideal Indian School premises. Enthused by its hugely successful ’Mangalorean Day’
Anna Hazare has been given permission by the local civic body to stage protest at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi from December 27
Dr Christy Leon Fernandez, IAS, Secretary to the President of India Honourable Prathiba Patil expressed concern for the minorities and especially towards the Christians during his meeting with Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the..
The ninth Rachana Awards, instituted by Rachana, the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, were conferred on five individuals for their meritorious service in their respective fields, at a glittering programme at Milagres Jubilee Hall on Sunday night.
The Yenepoya School at Jeppinamogaru, Mangalore hosted Library Fest 2011 on 18th & 19th November 2011 at their school premises, in association with â€The Prism Books Pvt Ltd. Bangalore. The â€Library Fest’ was inaugurated by Mr. Ronald Anil Fernandes, Principal Correspondent,
Recuperating from a "non-malignant tumour" in his left lung, flamboyant Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh said he is "absolutely fine" and would be returning to cricket
Daily consumption of pomegranate, the fruit that has been hailed as a super food for centuries, can help you stay young by slowing down the ageing process of DNA,
India and Nepal will sign a new agreement for avoiding double taxation between the two countries when Finance Minister
As in the past, members of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul (SVP) of Moodubelle along with the members of the newly formed SVP of Kuntalnagar visited the Ozanam Home for the Aged at Kallianpur on Sunday, Nov..
Kalpana Chawla has shown that, even though one is from a rural area there is no limit for the achievement.
As Mangalore Diocese is gearing up to celebrate its Post-Centenary Silver Jubilee, the Catholic community of Kuwait met with the Emissaries of the Diocese, Vicar General Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu and Parish Priest of Milagres Church Mangalore Fr Walter D’Mello at ICSK, Amman st. branch
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK), elected its new office-bearers for the year 2012-13 during the annual general meeting held in "The Village Inn Hotel" in Kuwait City on Nov 25. Outgoing president Urban D’souza welcomed the members present at the AGM and thanked for the members..
In order to get the patent to “Mattugulla” the historically famous vegetable of Udupi district rural area has been now issued notification by the Government of India Chennai Geographical Indication Registry with the G.I. certification. This has brought smiles on the faces of the Mattugulla farme
The exciting Fourth Asian Throw Ball Championship for Men and Women was held in the Indoor Stadium of J B School, Dubai on Friday, 25 November 2011. Three Men’s Teams from India, Sri.. [Video]
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In a well attended function and in the presence of dignitaries, guests and students, the newly established Padua College of Commerce and Management was inaugurated and blessed on Friday, November 25, 2011 at..
Jagotik Konknni Songhotton (JKS) – Global Konkani Organization – is an organization formed to promote unity among all Konkani people scattered in different regions of India and in different parts of the world by respecting all scripts and dialects of Konkani language.
The website and College hostel construction work of Jnanaganga Pre University College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle, Udupi was initiated on Thursday 17th November 2011 in the evening at 06.00 pm in the presence of the dignitaries in the parent organization General Insurance Employees Credit
Baba Ramdev was responsible for the chaos at Ramlila Maidan following his fast, Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on
Parents from Karkala have accused their son-in-law for the unnatural death of their daughter in Hubli, they accuse
The Yoga training camp which began on 15th November concluded on Wednesday 23rd November 2011 with a program in the evening at 05.15 pm at St. Lawrence Church Hall, Moodubelle. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest presided over the program. Guests and dignitaries present..
Parliament didn’t function for the third consecutive day of its winter session Thursday despite peace being in sight after
The next time you think you can whip out your driving licence when asked for proof
Even after three years of the attack on a pub in Mangalore by the Sri Rama Sene, none of the witnesses, including those from the media, have responded to the notices issued by the police, Higher Education Minister V.S. Acharya has said. Dr. Acharya, who was the Home Minister then, said
Some churches in the Mangalore diocese have barred devotees from wearing sleeveless dresses, T-shirts with cheeky messages and short skirts saying it would distract other devotees. Fr Victor Machado, parish priest, Bejai Church, said, "We expect the devout who..
In a huge setback to Maoists, its top leader Kishanji was today killed in a gunbattle with security forces in a forest in West Midnapore district of West Bengal, a day after he narrowly escaped from there. The body of 58-year-old..
World’s richest temple became richer after an unidentified devotee made an offering of 162 diamonds to Lord Venkateshwara
He stood 6-foot tall, had everything going his way – a steady job, six-digit salary, beautiful girfriend, close friends but nobody knows what prompted George P George, 28, to hang himself inside his flat in Chennai on Monday. Son of a Delhi-based brigadier, George, who worked as
In the Bellary bi-election Congress will definitely win, said Congress leader Oscar Fernandes. Speaking to the reporters in the District Congress office on Wednesday, he said that, last time in Bellary the Congress candidate had received 38,000 votes. This time he will..
The Dakshina Kannada Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed two city-based doctors to pay compensation of Rs. 5 lakh each to M. Vivek Prabhu of Dambel holding them guilty of “gross negligence” leading to the death of Mr. Prabhu’s mother. The forum has asked Omega Hospital..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar is proud to present the ’Mangalorean Day’ - an evening of games, food, loads of entertainment and lots and lots of FUN, on 25th November 2011, from 4 p.m. onwards, at the new Ideal Indian School - Junior Wing premises, near Safari Mall..
Francis Noronha (82), husband of Celestine Noronha, Korangrapadi-Udyavara passed away on Tuesday, 22 November 2011
In the first bail in 2G spectrum scam case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of five top corporate
The Left parties will move a motion in Lok Sabha on the issue of spiralling prices of essential commodities on Wednesday.
It is a known fact that waste generated from discarded plastic items is hazardous to the environment, but what is seldom
The BJP-led NDA has decided to boycott Home Minister P Chidambaram during the Winter Session of the Parliament till the PM Manmohan Singh forces him to resign.
For the convenience of the interested to learn in the music, folklore and film songs, JCI Belman Unit organized music classes.
In my political career I have worked secularly though my party. BJP government is overflowing with corruption, said Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda. He was speaking upon inaugurating the secular rally conducted by Udupi district JDS in Kaup town on Sunday.
Contrary to expectations, the price of white arecanut (also called â€chali’) is up by Rs. 50 to Rs. 80 a kg this season compared with the corresponding period last year. This is witnessed at a time when the cultivated area and production of arecanut in the country is constantly..
It is day one of the winter session of Parliament and it’s all set to be a stormy one. The NDA has decided to target Home
Social Associations along with the community service, must create public awareness on the education. With education such as Engineering or any other suitable qualification if one gets into job then the family can prosper. It is only a dream that the politicians can bring..
It was a joy to celebrate children’s day at Manasa Center on 15th November 2011. It is the initiative of the Catholic Sabha of Pamboor Unit to celebrate this day at Manasa center, which gave joy to the children. The Catholic Sabha of Pamboor unit were present for this function.
The most awaited Talent Hunt “Voice of Udupi” was organized by St. Mary’s Old Students Association(R), Shirva on Sunday 20th November 2011 in the afternoon at 02.00 pm onwards at Saude Sabha Bhavan, Shirva. The program was inaugurated and blessed by Fr. Stany..
It was a day to remember for all Bellevision Members, as the children’s day was celebrated with various contests like Fancy dress, Singing, Elocution and Baby show for children of different age groups. These contests were held to give an opportunity to children to showcase
In a huge setback to the Narendra Modi government, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) told the Gujarat High Court on Monday
At least 12 persons died and 40 others suffered injuries when a major fire engulfed a congregation of eunuchs at a community
On the occasion of the Feast of Christ the King, the Jesu Rai Ward celebrated the Ward Feast on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 12.15 pm at the residence of Andrew Gilbert and Mrs. Ida D’Souza who sponsored the Ward get-together. After the prayer service, a brief stage programme was..
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani will conclude his 40-day Jan Chetna Yatra -- to draw public attention to
The Jharkhand police on Sunday arrested two people in connection with the murder of nun-cum-activist Valsa John in Pakur district
The choir members of St. Lawrence parish, Moodubelle observed the â€Choir Day’ on Sunday, 20 November 2011 at 8.30 am in the parish hall on the occasion of the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians and
De-notification accusation is not something new to us, I do not certify that everyone among us is correct and I will not say that they are all Satya Harischandras. But still we have won in Koppala and now we will win in Bellary also, said Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda.
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolted the North-Eastern states at around 8.45 am on Monday morning. The tremors were also felt in Kolkata and Siliguri. The quake was centred around 133 km from Imphal and its epicentre was 24.947°N, 95.226°E,
K. Sundara (73 years) who had served for 32 years in Udupi Treasury, a popular figure in Udupi, passed away on 19th November 2011 at his residence after a
Women need to be alert on the future of their children and on their own rights. It is necessary for women to be united for the
The Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA), held "KCWA Cricket Cup 2011" for the fourth year in succession on Friday, November 18, on the KOC Grounds, Ahmadi. A total of 10 teams participated in the 8 overs-a-side tournament, which was held exclusively for KCWA..
Speaking on the occasion of the concluding ceremony of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Nitte Engineering College on Friday, Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda announced that the state government has decided to open 20 model higher education Institutions statewide with a cost of 180
Former telecom minister Sukhram, convicted in 1996 telecom scam was on Saturday sentenced to 5 yrs imprisonment by a city
Hard evidence has now been found that taking small amounts of fish oil daily reduces joint pain in osteoarthritis patients. A two-year study showed that it can reduce the
This man’s journey of liberation from the unbearable heaviness of being involved two journeys in ambulances, and a 2-hour
Rastreeya Granthalaya was inaugurated in Samaja Mandira Thirlapalke, Moodubelle on Friday 18th November 2011 in the morning at 11.30 am. The inaugural program began with prayers by Savitha Shenoy. The program was presided over by Jesintha Aranha – President of Belle..
St. Mary’s Old Students Association Shirva will be holding a Talent Hunt “Voice of Udupi” a Udupi Level Singing competition on Sunday 20th November 2011 in the afternoon from 2.00 pm onwards, at Shirva Saud Bhavan (Church Hall). The song category will be Hindi Film Songs...
Lanco Company distributed wheel chair and other accessories for the physically challenged in a camp organized in coordination with St. Francis Church Mudarangadi and Grama Panchayath Mudarangadi, recently. Wilfred Gomes – President of the Physically Challenged
“Come let us join hands to build our community “ under this banner catholic community of Abu Dhabi welcomed Rt Rev Msgr Denis MorasPrabhu, Vicar General of the diocese along with Rev Fr Walter D’Mello, Parish Priest of Milagres Church, Mangalore - emissaries..
The agency planted a spy at Kuteera, Janardhana’s â€palace’ in Bellary. Masquerading as a private security guard for three months, he passed on “meticulous” information about the illegal mining baron to his bosses, a Reddy loyalist has told Bangalore Mirror on condition of anonymity.
Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin today lashed out at Vinod Kambli for hinting that India’s 1996 World Cup semi-final match could have been fixed, saying the allegations have been made by a person who lacks..
It`s said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but researchers now say eating the fruit may damage your teeth and force you to visit a dentist. Researchers at
Government is working on setting up a Railway Stations Authority of India on the lines of Airports Authority of India to establish
Children’s Day celebrated in St. Lawrence P.U. college on Tuesday 15th November 2011 in the afternoon from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. The program was presided over by Vinyas Pai - 8th Standard Student. The gusts present on the dias were; Hilda Aranha - Senior High School Teacher..[Video]
People who have their teeth scraped and cleaned had lowered their heart attack and stroke risk by 24 and 13 percent respectively, compared to those who never
A fine display by India’s bowlers, led by Pragyan Ojha’s four-wicket haul, triggered a West Indian collapse day three of the second
140 Rajya Sabha members have declared that they do not have any pecuniary interests as directors of companies, controlling shares
Yoga Training Camp is inaugurated in Moodubelle Church Hall on Tuesday 15th November 2001. The inaugural function was held in the evening at 4.30 pm and Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest inaugurated the Yoga Camp. The guests present in the inaugural function..
The Department of Pre-University Education has released the tentative timetable. Any objection to the said schedule should be brought to the notice of the Joint Director
The central government had implemented the Solar Mission 2020 project in 2009. As per this project by 2020 in our country
A stray, rabid dog went on a biting spree on Tuesday attacking eight slum-dwellers at Ashwathnagar near Chokkasandra (Ward 39) in Dasarahalli constituency.
State-owned oil companies on Tuesday hiked jet fuel prices for the second time this month, raising rates by a steep 2 per cent with effect from midnight.
A 40-year-old family-run hotel in Gurpur claims to have been running for the last three generations. Called “Janatha”, the hotel is located on the Mangalore-Moodbidri road. The place is different from other restaurants as the food is cooked entirely on firewood. Customers can choose..
After the success of 1st Konkani album "TUJINCH SWAPNNAM "emerging Konkani stat Jackson D’Souza, Kundapur released his most awaited 2nd album “SWAPANN TUM MUJEM” on Sunday 13th November 2011 at St. Antony’s Ashram Mangalore.
Users of the popular social networking site woke up to a harsh reality yesterday when they found their pictures morphed, put on pornographic sites and feeds sent to friends; experts fear this may bring about site’s downfall. Over two lakh city Facebook users woke up to
Doctors and nutritionists have long recommended avoiding all animal fats to trim cholesterol, but Danish researchers say cheese may not be so bad, and probably
The Andhra Pradesh High Court today asked the CBI and Enforcement Directorate to conduct an investigation into the assets
The ‘King of Good Times’ Vijay Mallya took control of Kingfisher Airlines’ ‘cockpit’ on Tuesday and spelt out the plan to get the airline
Mrs.Mary D’Souza (97),Wife of Late Mr.Nicolas D’Souza residing at Cross Hill House, Kattingeri,Moodubelle, passed away on Monday, 14 November 2011
The Assistant to the General of the Jesuits of the world in Rome and in-charge of the South Asian Assistancy of the Jesuits, Very Rev. Fr Lisbert D’Souza visited Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza the Bishop of Mangalore on 14th of November 2011 in the Bishop’s House of Mangalore.
Children’s day celebrations were held in St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle at the school auditorium on Saturday 11th November 2011 from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm. The program began with prayers by the students. Rosley Quadros welcomed the guests [Video]
Did you know that by the time a person starts showing symptoms of diabetes such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, tiredness, hunger pangs and weight loss,
United Mangaloreans Kuwait – UMK’s dream of helping the underprivileged turned into reality for the third time in row, during â€Fun-Filled Evening 2011’, a successful show staged to generate funds for a charitable cause, presented before..
P.W.C.K, Kuwait organized a day long wonderful family picnic at Maseelah Beach Garden on Monday 7th November 2011. Around 45 PWCK family members including few guests attended the picnic which began at 11.00am. President Sunil Menezes
United Christian Association Udupi – Kundapur Northern zone Children’s Day was celebrated with special children of Manasa Rehabilitation center Pamboor on Sunday November 13. Students of Manasa were beautiful and meaningful prayer service conducted.
Yoga Guru Ramdev on Sunday threatened to launch a massive campaign from January if the central government failed to take
Gold touched a new all-time high level today by rising by Rs 30 to Rs 29,295 per 10 grams, driven by sustained buying by
Antony Manuel Lobo known as Ligori Lobo Kinnigoli (79), a well known Konkani writer who is known for his political analytical articles is expired today afternoon at 1.40pm here in Mira Road. He breathed his last at Life Care Hospital, Sheetal Nagar Mira Road. He was residing in Mira Road..
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya, the promoter of Kingfisher Airlines, on Saturday questioned
Amid growing outrage here, the United States on Sunday apologised to former president APJ Abdul Kalam for the incident
The 2011 Dubai International Motor Show, the largest event in show’s 22 year history, was official opened yesterday by H.H.SheikhMaktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. More than 150 of the world’s top motoring manufactures are showcasing a
A study has indicated that dietary and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce elevated levels of triglycerides (a type of blood fat) which is associated with heart,
Bellevision Qatar held its annual Picnic on Friday 11th October 2011 at Marah Land Gardens, Al Wakra. The day long fun-filled event included sporting activities, games, entertainment and prizes, thoroughly enjoyed by children and adults alike. The event began at 9.00 am as everyone..
A college girl, who was on her way to join a group that was to leave for a village for a National Service Scheme (NSS) camp, died in an accident along with her father on
As per the demands of the Mattugulla farmers who have been facing severe shortage of fertilizer, the Rural Cooperative
In one of the most thrilling matches held during the Bellevision Volly Ball and Throw Ball Tournament organized for the first time by Bellevison. Bunts Dubai defeated their arch rivals Jashan Dubai in the straight set while in the Volleyball [Video]
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Eid holidays are the holidays which all look forward eagerly to have a nice break and spend time with family and friends by arranging picnics, beach outings etc in this gulf region. To meet this quest Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar organized its annual picnic a day out to Al Ruwais..
Sobina Santhmayar Machado (91) wife of Late Lawrence Santhmayar, father of Elizabeth/Late Leo Miranda (Nelson,
A Capuchin Priest from Karnataka Province Fr. Valerian Fernandes received doctorate in Canon Law from The University of St. Thomas Aquinas, Angelicum on 10th November 2011 in Angelicum, Rome. He got this honour for defending his Doctoral Thesis in Canon Law titled: Juridical..
India has strongly objected to former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s frisking at a US airport. External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has asked India’s envoy to Washington, Nirupama Rao, to take up the issue at the highest level. "This is unacceptable and is being taken very seriously," Mr Krishna
Hoping that ’good sense’ would still prevail among Maoists who have rejected her
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in his address to the 17th SAARC Summit has stressed on better economic cooperation in
A judge in the Delhi High Court asked today why being arrested leads to so many people feeling unwell.
Shri Sansthana Gowda Padacharya Kaivalya Mutt Yati Shrimad Shivananda Saraswathi Swami Maharaj visited the Gowda Saraswatha Community Devotional Centre Mundkur Shri Vitoba Temple on the request by the Bhajaka Vranda, on Wednesday. He was welcomed into the temple..
A union of amateur and professional Konkani poets took place in Moodubelle Parish on Sunday the 5th Nov’2011. For various reasons it was a memorable day out for all the participants of monthly Kavi..[Video]
Moderate daily consumption of yoghurt prevents thickening of the carotid artery and keeps heart disease at bay. Dietician Kerry Ivey from Sir Charles Gardener
Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday said the allegations of tax violation in running of the Indian Premier League should be
The Mangalore Diocese’s Post-centenary Silver Jubilee Cross was received at St.John Bosco Church, Kelmbet on the 6 November 2011 at 4.15 pm from Belman parish. It was a great feeling to see a huge congrigation from the Belman parish along with the Priest of the parish and religious..
Even as uncertainty over whether or not former minister B Sriramulu will contest on a BJP ticket is continuing, the BJP election committee will be meeting on Wednesday
Veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Tuesday turned emotional on his 84th birthday as party colleagues heaped praises on him for his leadership quality.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka Wednesday faced a major crisis as arrested mining baron G. Janardhana Reddy
A few Wikipedians interested in developing online content in Konkani are grappling with the technical barriers of dealing with a language that is written in multiple scripts. At least, three Wikipedians are on the lookout for Konkani-speaking software developers who can help them..
Agnelo Mascarenhas, a producer, director and actor, along with his troupe Paul, Michael, Diego, Iva, Nita, Jane, Isidore, Benny, Ferdy and Edward presented his 6th drama “Toiar Rau” (Be Prepared) on 5th November 2011 in Freeman’s Bay community hall, Auckland to a
With just two races to go in the season, Sahara Force India has a 10-point cushion against close rivals Sauber and Toro Rosso
At least 16 people, mostly women, were killed and several others injured in a stampede during a religious ceremony attended
Certain landmarks either in the lives of individuals or institutions conjure sweet memories and revive nostalgic thoughts of the persons or institutions. However, when this reporter visited the Dombivli Railway Station on November 7, 2011, the 125th anniversary..
The Karnataka high court today granted bail to former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa in the second case relating to alleged irregularities in denotifying lands. Earlier this month, the High Court had granted bail to Mr Yeddyurappa in one of the two graft cases. The 68-year-old BJP..
Our elders adored the soil in their culture and tradition and have grown doing the manual field work. Our background has progressed from the varieties of folklores. These Kesarugadde sports activities will keep the new generation in touch with the village culture and the practices
The Karnataka chapter of the All-India Christian Council (AICC) and the Karnataka Missions Network have demanded that violence against Christians be stopped and the rule of law must prevail. Addressing presspersons here on Monday, leaders of these organisations expressed..
Noted social activist Anna Hazare will soon restructure the Core Committee of the Indian Against Corruption movement with
On the 03rd of November 2011, Christ the King Konkani Prayer Family during their weekly prayer meeting at the Cathedral Church Hall in Kuwait City, bid farewell to Francis & Jessy D’souza, a well known veteran couple popularly known in and around Kuwait as ..
Targetting additional revenue of Rs 1,000-1,200 crore annually, Air India would now woo economy flyers to travel business
Tulu Koota Kuwait presented their mega annual event "Tulu Parba 2011" in a glittering celebration on Friday 4th November at American International School, Maidan Hawally. The event began at 5:00 pm as President of Tulu Koota Kuwait Mrs. Swarna C. Shetty led on stage..
After being asked to continue his studies instead of pursuing a singing career in Mumbai, 21-year-old Aditya Nadig hanged himself with a bed sheet at his home on Ittamadu Road, Sriramnagar, Friday night. Chennammanakere Achukattu police said that Aditya, who was in the final
The much awaited Bellevision-Muscat annual picnic was organised on 04th November 2011 at Barka Farm, few kilometres from the Muscat city .A full week Eid holidays and rains which had just come a day back also added joy to the picnic. All members along with their families..
Autorickshaw driver S. Shankar, who is a regular traveller on Bunts’ Hostel Circle, has never seen the traffic signal at the junction operate since its installation. Although people frequenting the circle have seen signal lights being put in place over three years ago, they remain idle..
A young woman killed herself in Thottalugiri, Shirva on Friday night. The deceased is Shantha (30) daughter of Nigamma. She was suffering from hand
After the recent reported cold war between the two, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed L.K. Advani who arrived
Gowda Saraswatha Brahmana Welfare Vedike urged on the two injustice to the members of their community and conducted a symbolic protest in front of Deputy Commissioner’s Office and submitted the petition to the District Superintendent of Police.
A MCOCA court here on Saturday granted bail to all nine 2006 Malegaon bomb blast case accused. The bail was granted after the National Investigation
Plant shrinking is the most common disease in jasmine plants and now even as the winter is approaching the plants are dying with this disease in the district. So even though there is huge demand for the jasmine flowers in the market, having not much flowers on the plants, the
"Yeshu Mujhe Chulo" a maiden devotional DVD of Brother Vinay Ignatius Lobo released yesterday at Asha Ankur Hall, Fr. Agnelo Ashram of Canossian Fathers, Rajavali, Vasai East. Fr. Solomon Rodrigues, principal of St Gonzalo Garcia College released the DVD during four days residential retreat
Throwing normal life out of gear, heavy rain lashed several parts of the Sultanate, claiming three lives, even as international cyclone study centers and local weatherman earlier predicted the possibility of tropical cyclone hitting Dhofar Coast. The Directorate General of Meteorology and
Hours after Raju Parulekar, the official blogger of Anna Hazare, released a letter supposedly written by the Gandhian in which
Services in State Bank of India’s nearly 13,500 branches across the country could be affected for two days as its officers have
Annual Sports – 2011 held in Belman Government Pre University College on Friday. The sports was inaugurated by
Free eye testing camp was conducted at Shri Janardhana Temple Kaup. The camp was jointly organized by Rotary Club Kaup and Blind’s Seva Sangha Mangalore,
Udupi Jilla Dalita Sangharsha Samiti made serious accusations that Mary Mathias who was the Special Tashildar of Brahmavara
In a U—turn, Anna Hazare on Friday declared that he will campaign against Congress in five States where Assembly
Two men were fined on Thursday after they tried to overtake Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader LK Advani’s Jan Chetna Yatra convoy here,
Celebrations were held in St. Joseph High School Belman on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava on Tuesday 01st November 2011. In the program held in School Auditorium, Govt. P.U. College Principal Janardhana Bhat, Kanjarakatte Entrepreneur Nelson Nazareth, Herald Mathias, Jagadish
An idol of Jesus Christ at St. Alponsa Church near Kankanady flower market was damaged on Thursday night. It is said that a miscreant gained entry into the church through a side door and damaged the statue. According to Alex C.D., a parishioner, the arms of the
"I will kill myself and the all people onboard!" Panic seized the Jet Airways Mumbai-Ahmedbad noon flight passengers on Tuesday as a man threatened to break the window of the aircraft and open the door at the height of several thousand feet. Later identified as 30-year-old Hardik..
Kalanjali Kuwait is going to conduct on the occasion of Eid and Children’s Day, Dance competition on 10th Nov 2011 in Indian Community School - Khaitan Branch, Kuwait, from 6.30 pm onwards. B. H. Tharun Kumar, well known choreographer from Indian Film industry will be the Judge for
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s much awaited visit to Punjab to inaugurate the ambitious Khalsa Heritage Complex (KHC) at
The Karnataka High Court has decided to grant former state chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa bail in one of the two cases of graft. However, Yeddyurappa cannot
Ramanna Poojary (68) who used to beg in Kapu town died on Monday due to illness. Since nobody came for him, his body is kept in the mortuary at District Hospital.
Even as the entire Bachchan family is looking forward to the birth of Abhishek-Aishwarya’s first newborn, Bollywood’s most awaited baby
Kapu Circle Level Primary School Sports Meet 2011 – 12 was held on Wednesday 02nd November 2011, at Sri Narayana Guru English Medium School, Padubelle. The sports meet was jointly organized by Public Education Department Udupi District and [Video]
TULU KOOTA KUWAIT is once again set for an exquisite & mesmerizing event TULU PARBA 2011 to be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 starting from 4:30 pm at American International School, Maidan Hawally TULU KOOTA KUWAIT is once again set for an exquisite & mesmerizing event
A New Organisation with the name "REACH" is inaugurated today at Green Meadows, Sheetal Nagar, Mira Road. The punchline of the organisation is "Konkan Porvozanchen Daiz" and their motto is to safegurd Konkani language and
The All Souls Day, the day of remembrance, prayer and sacrifice in honour of the souls of the family members, relatives and dear and near ones was observed with holy Mass, floral decoration of the graves, visit..
The Lions Club of Shirva-Manchakal will organise the first ever ambitious â€Kesaru Gaddhe Kreeda Spardhe’ on Sunday, November 6, 2011 from 9.30 am onwards at Shirva Nyarma Hosamane Bakimar paddy field. This information was given..
Curry leaf is an essential ingredient in Indian cooking especially in South India. However, it’s customary for most of us to simply remove and throw the leaf from our food
Crossing the Charmadi Ghats was a unique experience as the weather was quite pleasant and the ghat scenes were breathtakingly charming and a treat to the eyes. As the bus crossed the ghat section and entered the Malnadu region, it was..
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With the hostile climate these days, the high in demand Shankarapura Jasmine (Mallige) yield has dropped down drastically and as a result the rate in the market has shot sky high. On Tuesday one big atti mallige was sold for Rs. 1,200 in the market and small atti for Rs. 800.
R Satyanarayana (50) may be dead. But, he will continue to live through five recipients of his organs. He was brought in an unconscious state to the Manipal Hospital on October 29 and confirmed brain dead on October 31. A computer operator in an advertising company, he had told his wife..
November 1, 2011 is a red letter day in the history of the parish of St. Theresa of Child Jesus Church, Mukamar. The long awaited dream of renovated Cemetery was inaugurated by Mrs. Theresa Noronha, Udyavar (Wife of Late Mr. William Noronha â€Mukamar Shilpi’)
Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations were held at Municipal grounds Ajjarkad Udupi on Tuesday 01st November 2011. Upon unfurling the State – National flags on the occasion Udupi District In Charge Minister Dr. V.S. Acharya in his speech said that, 5 Vidhanasaba
The Kannada Cultural Group of St. Vincent Pallotti Church, Banasawadi, Bangalore celebrated 55th year Kannada Rajyotsava on Tuesday, the 1st November, 2011 with much fanfare and fun. The celebrations commenced in the morning
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra were on Tuesday conferred the rank of Lieutenant
The 93-day economic blockade in Manipur was partially lifted Tuesday with one of the two striking groups ending its agitation following
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani Wednesday said he did not regret that the party had taken action
The driver of a cattle-laden lorry was allegedly beaten and pushed to his death from a flyover by activists belonging to a local animal welfare organisation near city outskirts,a top police official said. The deceased was identified as Krishnappa (40), Additional Commissioner..
Children need to be taught our culture at home by the mother and at school by the teachers. For a healthy living our culture and traditions are the guidelines.
Lavish ceremonies are being conducted across the world marking the world’s population reaching a whopping 7 billion. On Sunday late night, Philippines
The India Medical Tourism Destination (IMTD) exhibition and conference, which aims at promoting India as a global healthcare destination, is to take place on the 2nd & 3rd of November, 2011 at the Hall No. 7, Kuwait International Fair Grounds in Mishref, Kuwait.The two-day mega medical
The Karnataka government Tuesday announced interim relief amounting to 12.5 percent of basic pay to its over five lakh employees as a ’’Rajyotsava (state
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait organized family picnic at Mushrif Gardens on 28 October, 2011. The program started at 10.30am with prayer by Sport Coordinator Mrs. Leena Fernandes, and welcome address by President Mr. Edwerd D’Souza. After the breakfast many games were..
BJP National leader Lal Krishna Advani who is on the Janachetana Rathayatre, addressing the huge rally in Udupi, demanded that in the forthcoming winter Lokasabha assembly the central government has to furnish the white paper briefing the status of bringing the black money from
The two-day Ladies Throwball tournament organized by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) culminated with the clash of the titans, Tulu Koota and the MCC teams, at the finals of the tournament which was held on Friday October 28, 2011 at
Team Anna collected donations of Rs 2.94 crore in the past six months out of which Rs 1.14 crore came during Anna Hazare’s 12-day hunger strike in Ramlila Maidan.
The 56th Karnataka Rajyotsava was celebrated with great enthusiasm in St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 9.30 am to 12 noon. The first part of the Rajyotsava programme was..
Education, refinement and cultures are the important factors for the building of virtuous community. Rajapura Community has the vast Indian original tradition. With the broad mind and responsibility, the over all development of the society can take place and organizations can build the strong
LKAE makes an announcement of their 8th annual Volleyball & Throwball Tournament on the 17th of Feb’ 2012 at Wonderers Sports Club, Sharjah. The event has attracted a large number of teams and spectators in the UAE in the past
Parishioners belonging to St. Joseph the Workers Church, Vamanjoor, Mangalore, for the first time formed an association to bring together all parishioners residing in UAE under one family, and named the association as â€Vamanjooreans UAE’. The Formation of this association..
The fifth and the last Wilfy Nite show of Diwali Season held yesterday at Mira Road Church grounds turned out to be a great success. Over one thousand music lovers witnessed this sentimental show sponsored by Wilfred Fernandes of..
This time for the District Rajyothsava awards 20 achievers from the various fields have been chosen and they will be presented the award by the District In Charge Minister Dr. V.S. Acharya in the Rajyothsava celebration function on 01st November in Ajjarakad Mahatma Gandhi Grounds.
Renowned spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will embark on an anti-corruption yatra in Uttar Pradesh next month. Ravi Shankar would visit Jaunpur, Sultanpur
China could do a Kargil on India "to teach India a lesson", warned strategic affairs think-tank IDSA, adding it could be a "limited war".
To commemorate the 40th National Day of UAE, India Abu Dhabi Social and Cultural Centre, in association with NMC-UAE Exchange Centre, presented a magnificent magic-musical show ’Muthukad’s World of Illusions’ in the National Theatre on October 28. World’s renowned magician..
Slamming the government for trying to divert the attention from the Jan Lokpal Bill, Team Anna categorically stated on
Shirthady William Pinto has been a well-known personality not only in the undivided district of Dakshina Kannada but also in other parts of the Karnataka State. As a legal expert, advisor and counsellor, forceful orator, promoter of the cause of..
The Diamond Jubilee of the establishment of the Franciscan Secular Order (Tertiary Order) in St. Lawrence parish Moodubelle was celebrated with a solemn Mass and a stage programme on Sunday, 30 October 2011. It was exactly 60..
self-confessed Formula One fan, Sachin Tendulkar today met seven-time world champion and `dear friend` Michael
The fourth "Wilfy Nite" of Diwali season in Mumbai was held yesterday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church Ground, Sion, Mumbai. The programme started at 6.15pm and ended at 10.30pm. The tempo of the musical evening diminished because of the stage programme for two times..
UPCL has taken out the routine annual maintenance shut down, with the concurrence of the Government Agencies like: KPTCL, MESCOM, etc., from 8th October, 2011 for one month. During this process of maintenance, the company has engaged Authorized agencies to clean sea water
A low-fat, fish-oil combo diet, taken weeks before prostate removal, slows down prostate cancer growth as compared to a traditional, high-fat Western diet.
Force India co-owner Vijay Mallya on Friday fiercely defended India’s right to host a Formula One grand prix race, saying the
In more embarrassment for the ruling BJP in Karnataka, Lokayukta Police today registered an FIR against Industries Minister
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her neighbour in Goregaon (W) on Friday. The accused, Babasaheb Kamble (50), was beaten up by residents and handed over to the cops. The incident took place at Kranti Nagar in Teen Dongri slums where both
The Post-centenary Silver Jubilee Holy Cross which was received on October 26, 2011 by the Pamboor Parish was taken to Our Lady Of Health Church Shirva on Friday, October 28, 2011 and was passed on with great reverence
Celebrated American Heavy Metal and Rock band Metallica’s maiden concert in India failed to kick off as scheduled on Friday
Supporting Anna Hazare’s anti-graft movement, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday said corruption is also a
The third Wilfy Nite of Diwali season was held yesterday at Kalidas Hall, Mulund West. The programme was organised by the Kanarites Youth Association Andheri. Fr. Hubert Goveas who was the chief guest of the occasion said that "there is a need to preserve and promote
In a historical verdict, Udupi District and Sessions Court Judge Narendra Kumar Gunaki today declared that the naxal convict Yoshodha is innocent and charges against her are unfound. The verdict came after the long legal battle that went up to eight years following the insufficient
Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lawmaker Y.Sampangi was Friday jailed after a trial court cancelled his bail plea in a
Before embarking on the second phase of his 38-day journey, BJP leader LK Advani on Thursday rejected criticism that through
Delhi is perhaps the most unsafe city for women as 414 rape cases were reported in the national capital in 2010, the highest..
Three day Deepavali celebrations came to an end with the concluding ceremony on Thursday at Bantakal Sarwajanik Ganeshotsav Vedike. The programs were organized jointly by Bantakal Friends, Eleven Star Sports Club and Veera Maruthi Kala Sangha Bantakal. Yati Shri Isha Vittaladasa
Karnataka government has recommended to the Governor to appoint former Kerala High Court Chief Justice SG Bannurmath as Lokayukta, Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said on Friday. Refusing to be drawn into a debate over the controversy facing Bannurmath for securing..
Two brothers, a software engineer and a mechanical engineer, dreamt of making their sister a scientist and got her enrolled in one of the best colleges in the city. And when a young lad had a crush on her, they beat him to death. K Manjunath, K Selva Kumar and their relative..
The Post-centenary Silver Jubilee Holy Cross arrived to Pamboor church on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 5.15pm from from St.John Evangelist Church, Shankerpura (Pangala). The Holy Cross was[Video]
Twelve babies have died in the last two days in West Bengal’s largest referral hospital for children.
The world’s 7 billionth person, which the UN says will be born on October 31, will join a population more aware than ever of
Fireworks illuminated the evening sky, earthen lamps dotted houses and people exchanged sweets and gifts on Diwali which also witnessed
According to old wives’ tales, garlic can ward off vampires. While this benefit may just be folklore, what’s true about garlic is that it has many health benefits.
Auxiliary Bishop of Mumbai Most Rev Percevial Fernandes released new New Konkani religious album "Taram Gitam (Darshan)" yesterday at Prabodhan Thakrey Hall Borivli. This music album is produced by Konkan Taram
One hundred and seventy five years after German Missionary Rev Dr Hermann Fredrick Moegling set foot in Mangalore to spread the message of Gospel, a team of 16 Germans, including Moegling’s great granddaughter Monika Landgraf, her husband Wilfried Landgraf and the couple’s
Zealous Konkani music lovers thronged to Wilfy Nite Show held at Prabodhan Thakrey Hall Borivli organised by Canara Konkani Welfare Association Borivli (Regd). The show started at 8.15pm and ended at midnight. In spite of odd..
“Marriage is not a matter of give and take. It is holy bond. Husband and wife are complementary to each other. They protect each other. When they are aware of their set parameters, duties and responsibilities, a contended family
The festival of lights which goes beyond caste or religion, provides equal feeling and joining the nation, which is a symbol of unity, said the Senior Gandhian, freedom fighter 89 year old Badiyadka Namadeva Shenoy. He was speaking upon inaugurating the Deepavali – 2011 celebrations
Trouble for arrested former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa continues. Police were Wednesday given one month’s time by a court here to probe the sixth
After undertaking the Char Dham tour in the Himalayas in the month of July 2011, my Maharashtrian friend and colleague in College, Ashok Badgujar expressed a desire to visit Konkan. Being a lecturer in the subject of geography and having taught about the Konkan and Western Ghats for many..
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The two-day Indus India Property Exhibition 2011, showcasing premium properties from across India, was inaugurated by His Excellency Satish C. Mehta the Indian Ambassador to Kuwait, on Friday, 21st October, at the Ramada Hotel Kuwait, in front of a large gathering of..
Hot Stepper, the entertainment wing of creative Indians Association announces their 15th event â€Indian Fiesta-2011’ on 28th October, 2011 at the Kuwait Entertainment City Doha from 2 pm till 11 pm. The day will offer tons of free rides, games, discount stalls, mouth watering..
Wilfy Nite - A Tribute to Wilfy Rebimbus was held today morning 10am at Baidas Hall, Vile Parle West, Mumbai. The Legacy Continues... Tachya Mettamni... were the words printed at the backdrop touched the hearts of the Konkani music lovers. Wilfy’s wife, children and his troupe..
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar will hold its ever popular 10th Annual MCC Ladies Open Throwball Tournament during this weekend 27th and 28th October 2011 at the old Ideal Indian School Grounds (Girls Wing),
“Interest free finance, lending and borrowing, unlimited benefits of banking should not only be explained and presented before the common man but also their practical working methods should be made known to them. This will be a boon to our nation which is dominated by poor people.”
On 21-10-2011 at Avanti Palace Auditorium, our dedicated and energetic bunts members exhibited their talents under the banner of “ Bunts Well-Wishers-Kuwait “ be filled with mixture of fun and games.This program was inaugurated by
Even in his worst nightmares, Sourav Ganguly would not have seen it coming. It was possibly for the first time in his long cricketing career
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday increased the short term indicative policy rate (repo rate) by 25 basis points, with immediate effect
Here are some tips on how to celebrate a safe Diwali this year. Buy crackers from only licensed shops, avoid Chinese products.
In a suspected case of honour killing, a married woman who had eloped with a Dalit man was beaten to death and her body set afire by her family
D V Sadananda Gowda’s diktat is bad news to florists in the state, but he sees no
Invenzer Technologies Pvt. Ltd a popular company of Mangalore has been awarded
Diwali is known as the festival of lights. It is one of the most important festival for Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. During this festival they light Diyas, with cotton wicks in clay diya with coconut oil to mark the victory of good over evil. The festival occurs on the new moon..
Diwali, Deepawali
As the festival of lights Deepavali arrived, it is now time for the Goodudeepa which is a traditional symbol of coastal Karnataka. The goodudeepas which are available in shops makes the house look beautiful and brings the festive flavour to home. When this goodudeepa is lit it..
If we have to maintain the supremacy of the constitution, then the Janalokpal Bill should not be implemented, opinioned Bangalore University Law Department Professor Venkatesh. He was presenting a lecture during a felicitation function in Udupi on Saturday, on the subject..
Buntara Sangha Kuwait (BSK) under the president ship of Sudhakar Shetty presented the much awaited Mega Cultural event â€Buntaayana 2011’ at the Cambridge School Auditorium on Friday October 21, to full packed crowd. The program started with prayer song followed by invocation dance..
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its annual Family Picnic on Friday 21st October 2011 at Ahmadi Gardens. The day long fun-filled event comprised of sporting activities, games, entertainment and prizes galore, thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children alike..
This recipe produces a really moist fruitcake. This cake can be used for Christmas cake by icing it or for birthdays or just for a treat.
As the Village Panchayat represents the working of democracy at the grass-root level, that is, at the village level, heated arguments and counter arguments at the first meeting of the Grama Sabha for the year..
Multinational companies are succeeding in selling their products in India with their marketing tricks. In order to market our traditional rural products manufactured by the hereditary professionals we need to implement the marketing tricks, said Udupi Municipal Paurayukta Gokuldas Nayak.
October 23 being the founding day of Vijaya Bank, its 81st anniversary celebrations were organised by Shirva Vijaya Bank Branch Manager Mr Panduranga Kamath and his staff at Pamboor Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre for people with special needs by distributing sweets for
Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA), a prominent Konkani organization in Qatar, organized â€Wilfy Nite - a tribute’ on Friday, 21st October 2011 in Doha Cinema. The show featured the Rebimbus family, late popular Konkani singer-composer Wilfy Rebimbus’ wife Meena and their daughter..
The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh in the 2008 cash-for-vote scam. The former Samajwadi party leader had moved the high court
Like a well-oiled machine the young guns of team India took charge and blew away the England challenge to go 4-0 up in the series at the Wankhede
The parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle opened their hearts and purses generously in raising around Rs.76,000 through auctioning of various articles donated by the parishioners themselves towards the
The world’s largest airplane Airbus A380 made an emergency landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport near here Sunday, an airport official said.The Emirates flight, with 481 passengers on board, was on its way from Bangkok to Dubai. "The aircraft landed with 481..
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on Friday headed back to Chennai after answering questions from a special court judge in connection
A jewelry shop in the midst of Parkala town is looted on Thursday night. The thieves who sneaked into the jewelry shop “Shri Raj Jewelers” owned by Raviraja Acharya
In possibly a first for the Silicon city, a 21 year-old woman has given birth to quadruplets at a private hospital in the city. Nafisa gave birth to two boys and two girls
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader L.K. Advani has dropped plans to address an anti-graft rally in Bangalore Oct 30 even as several state BJP stalwarts find themselves in a legal bind over corruption charges, party sources said. However, he will continue with his Jan..
“Social values in India will never be outdated. They are always relevant and alive. Maternal feelings coupled with fraternal feelings; Indian values such as family bonds, hospitality and divine presence in every..
Saudi Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has died. Crown Prince Al Soud, 81, was the deputy minister of aviation and defence, and was one of the top figures in the Saudi kingdom. "With deep sorrow and sadness ... King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz mourns the death of his brother..
Anna Hazare Thursday regretted that some people "tend to ignore" the positive results of his work and talk incoherently about him and his organisation.
21st century will be the century of India and at the same time it will be also the century of Ayurveda, opinioned Udupi MLA
Lokayukta police on Friday filed an FIR against Karnataka Home Minister R Ashok and former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on the charge of being involved in illegal
Police who provide country’s internal security, sometimes have the attitude of seeing the people suspiciously. But this makes the people difficult to keep in good relationship with the Police. So the Police should give up such suspicious attitude with the people. Only with the friendly manner
In a relief to former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, the Karnataka High Court today quashed proceedings initiated against him and his wife in a lower court, terming the case against them as "politically motivated". Passing the order, Justice V Jagannathan referred to an "unseen hand"
Yoga guru Ramdev today asked the people to ’’teach Congress a lesson’’ by not voting for its candidates in the upcoming UP
Whenever our politicians get into difficulties they remember God – Goddess. Supporters of Yeddyurappa conducted Chandika Yaga in Kollur on Friday asking favours for his release form the Jail. Ganeshprasad Shetty and along with him tens of BJP party workers under the leadership of MLA
"Beg, borrow or steal", was the advice the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Norman Anil Kumar Browne, had for defence scientists Wednesday
Late Kannada actor Vishnuvardhan has bagged the best actor award (Subbaiah Naidu award) posthumously for his stellar performance in super-hit ’’Aaptha Rakshaka’’ for the year 2009-10. In the state film awards announced today, Anu Prabhakar bagged the best actress honour for her role..
Union Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath inaugurated the much-awaited Bangalore metro at the M G Road station today. Apart from CM Sadananda Gowda, several Union and State ministers were present at the event. The state-run Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday backed the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the context of reports on various scams, saying the
Crisis hit Team Anna on Tuesday as two of its members — â€water man’ Rajendra Singh and Gandhian P V Rajagopal – resigned from the core committee of India Against Corruption (IAC) protesting against politicisation of the anti-graft organisation. The decision of Team Anna —especially..
October 2011: Youth Against Corruption (YAC) conducted protest against the corruption in front of Deputy commissioner’s office, urging strong action against corrupt ministers in the central government and state government and they symbolically burnt the effigy of central minister
Expressing delight over the courts working actively in the state, Pejavar Seer said that, this will help for the politicians to work carefully from now on. He was speaking
In a protest rally organised on Tuesday by the district unit of the BJP in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Udupi, MLA Mr K. Raghupathi Bhat lambasted the Central Government for showing step motherly attitude towards the state by not
‘Young Star Pamboor’ an youth association for social service, conducted Shramadana on Tuesday. They closed the potholes of the road from B.C. Road to Pamboor School
Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, arrested Saturday in corruption cases, Wednesday began his first day in an airconditioned 24X15 feet cell of the central prison here, after spending three days in two hospitals. The 68-year-old Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader was
The Ward Feast of Mother Teresa Ward was celebrated on Sunday, October 16, 2011 at 12.30pm at the residence of Casmir
A diet makeover is an effective way to cut down bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein). By avoiding certain foods high in trans and saturated fats, you can lower
In the Rotary Zonal Sports Meet hosted by Katapadi Rotary for the Rotary International District 3180 Zone 3, Mulki Rotary Club
A flutter was created at a rally organised by India Against Corruption here on Tuesday when a sandal was thrown at the chief guest, Arvind Kejriwal
After the hard protests by the protesters against the Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) in front of Deputy Commissioner’s office, finally the District Administration has decided to conduct the public hearing meeting before 31st October. The protest was led by Jilla
Obrien Francis Noronha (55),Son of Late Marcel and Ansel Noronha ,Husband of Flossy nee Dias, Father of Lianne and
Walking out of the jail, Mr. Bhatt told journalists that it was only the “beginning” of a big fight ahead. He was glad that the “rule of law”
The Post-centenary Silver Jubilee Holy Cross that has been making rounds in the Udupi Varado was in the Belle Parish from October 16, 2011. It was taken with great devotion in a grand vehicle rally on Tuesday, October 18, 2011 to St. Vincent De Paul
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South Indian Sikhs? The description may seem unfamiliar. While Sikhs are overwhelmingly associated with Punjab, much less
Former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, admitted to a hospital here after he complained of chest pain while in judicial custody, would be discharged
The IT capital’s much awaited Bangalore metro rail service, ’Namma Metro’ will start operations from 20 October 2011. Covering a span of 70 kilometres, phase II is an extension of all the four Reaches (Reach 1 to 4) and is expected to reduce road traffic by 35 per cent. [Images]
Fauja Singh, a 100-year-old runner of Indian-origin, has set a Guinness record of being the oldest person to complete a full-distance marathon here. It took Mr. Singh over eight hours to cross the finish line, more than six hours after Kenya’s Kenneth Mungara won the Scotiabank Toronto..
The week-long protest against Koodankulam Nuclear Power Plant was suspended for two days on Sunday in
Anyone walking or driving on the Jeppu-Marnamikatta Road would have noticed the wares hawked by Babloo and Tinku. The two boys, in their early twenties, sell cane
Buntara Sangha Kuwait (BSK) is pleased to announce the much awaited Mega Cultural event "Buntaayana 2011" on Friday the 21st October 2011 at the Cambridge School Auditorium (Al Mangaf Makka Street, Opp. The Sultan Centre, Mangaf). The event shall be a cultural bonanza with various
Another 4 records were created on Sunday the 3rd and final day of the 28th Junior and Senior Karnataka State athletic
Want to slough off that snack habit? Then, eat more protein as too little of it makes you hungry and reach for the unhealthy food. A team from the Cambridge University
Suspended IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, arrested for allegedly fabricating evidence to implicate Narendra Modi in the Gujarat riots, was granted bail by a local court here
A mega blood donation camp, aimed at creating awareness among society about the importance of donating blood,
Sudhakara Kamath (53) of Mithrabettu Kamath family, an Grocery entrepreneur, passed away on Saturday night after
The Cross in commemoration of the Post-Centenary Silver Jubilee of the erection of the independent diocese of Mangalore that is being taken for adoration in each parish of each of the 15 Varados of the.. [Video]
Deric Pinto, President, Karnataka State Chess Association played a blitz game against Mangalorean chess prodigy Arjun Adappa to inaugurate the CAI Under 10 and 14 Boys and Girls National chess Championship being held at Lobo’s Riverview, Morgansgate, Mangalore. Chief guest Mahesh
With former Chief Minister Yeddyurappa and other former Ministers of BJP already in jail and there are possibilities of many more Ministers going to jail, Congress delegates will meet the Governor on Monday and will request him to dissolve the government, said KPPC President
With 103-days left for mahamastakabhisheka of Sri Bahubali swami at Venoor, some 55-kms from here in Belthangady taluk, preparations are underway to host the religious event in a befitting manner. The 37-feet monolith of Lord Bahubali..
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Saturday gave a seven-day ultimatum to Maoist rebels in the state to
Count down has begun for the long awaited “Wilfy Nite” in Qatar under the prestigious Banner of Mangalore Cultural Association Doha Qatar. The Greatest Entertainment in Konkani will be staged at Doha Cinema on Friday October 21st, 2011 at 5.30pm. Wilfy’s troupe comprising of 14..
Amid a campaign by Team Anna for polls reforms, the Election Commission has disfavoured any proposal to include the
In the 28th Junior and Senior State Athletic Meet taking place in Mahatma Gandhi Stadium Udupi, on Friday the first day of the meet 3 new records were created. The first record of the day was created by Kamba Singh of Medras Engineering Group, Bangalore in 10 km walking in..
The Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) on Saturday began a three-day ‘rail blockade’ in the region to press for the
Pradeep Barboza, is making waves in Dubai and around Gulf countries by presenting one after the other comedy plays and practically wakes up people from the afternoon nap and run for the best comedy dramas presented in Dubai theaters. He is the writer, director and actor and proves..
Former Karnataka chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa was jailed Saturday for corruption. Yeddyurappa, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) first chief minister in south India, surrendered before a trial court in two cases of corruption after his bail plea was rejected and the..
Ruling out any tie-up ahead of the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh on Friday said the party would go alone
A mother ended her life after killing her two children at Bellarampady village of Ubaradka in Sullia taluk on Friday.
The magnificent new church building of Moodubelle that was blessed and dedicated on 5th January 2006 stands as a witness to the ability and sagacity of Rev. Dr. Valerian D’Souza who earned the epithet as the “Architect of Modern Moodubelle” Being a priest, either as
To commemorate the 40th National Day of U.A.E, ISC presents Magic-Musical Show titled: “ Muthukad’s World of Illusions “ at the National Theater on 28th of October 2011. This was disclosed by Mr. Ramesh Panicker at the press meet which was held on 12th October 2011 at its premises..
The one week long Rastriya Seva Yojane camp for the students of St. Lawrence Pre University College Moodubelle, which began on 07th October at St. Mary’s Pre University College Shirva, concluded on 13th October 2011. The concluding program was held [Video]
A Hindu woman or girl will have equal property rights along with other male relatives for any partition made in intestate
As the court remanded the three accused in Prashant Bhushan attack case to one day judicial custody, the right wing Sri Ram Sene activists, allegedly
A person who does not have self-control can get into bad addictions with bad
Two schoolchildren from Mangalore attended the Tunza International Children and Youth Conference on Environment, organised by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in cooperation with the Government of Indonesia from September 27 to October 1
United Mangaloreans Kuwait’, a troupe of young, talented artistes and Like minded people from Mangalore, residing in Kuwait, presented Fun Filled evening 2011 in aid of ’White Doves’ Mangalore, at American International School, Auditorium, Maidan Hawally, Kuwait on Friday October..
The Supreme Court on Thursday reduces the punitive damages imposed on Ansal brothers in the Uphaar tragedy that left 59 people
The curator has promised a good batting strip for the first One-day international between India and England in Hyderabad
A top official of the defence establishment Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday allegedly committed suicide at the Nandi Hills
Yet another instance of the sharp divisions between Union Ministers and Team Anna Members came to surface when they discussed structure and powers
A new study has suggested that sticking to a vegetarian diet can help kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of phosphorous in their bodies.
Mayor Manda Balekundri is no stranger to controversies. Already under fire for her controversial stances on Karnataka-Maharashtra border and civic reception to Jnanpith award winner Chandrashekhar Kambar, Manda is in the eye of a fresh storm. She has come in for severe..
Konkani Milan – Konkani Moji Mai Bhas (Konkani is my Mother Tongue). This group has taken a great step in creating awareness and unity among the Konkani speaking troops. Three months ago this group “Konkani Milan” – Konkani Moji Mai Bhas was created by Reckson Pinto
The dream of Mahathma Gandhiji to make the country free of intoxicating drugs is becoming true by these camps for giving
SMKC Dubai, the premier Association of Dubai held their general body meeting recently and unanimously elected Veronica Rego as their new president for the next two years. Veronica Rego is a well known personality in the Konkan community of Dubai. She is a good..
Bellevision Oman members organized a get-together at National training Institute Ghala at 8.00pm on Thursday, 06th October 2011. The celebration began with a prayer led by Dr. Judith Lobo followed by a warm welcome by the President Mr. Edward Mendonca.
His soulful voice could mend broken bridges and his singing could do wonders to the depressed hearts. Jagjit Singh, the Baadshah of ghazals,
Maintaining that they are not campaigning for any party in the Hisar election, Arvind Kejriwal has said Team Anna should not be
Miss Shilpika Shetty, daughter of Sundara Shetty of Kurukunji Perampalli and Sundnanda Shetty oof Kurkal has been conferred with the Karnataka Chetana Award on Sunday, 9the October 2011 in a function held at the Kartnataka Sangha Matunga for her dedication towards the..
Team Anna member Santosh Hegde today disapproved Hazare’s anti-Congress stance in the Hisar bypolls, saying
Bellevision, Bahrain held their annual picnic for members and their families on 7th Oct. 2011 at Budaiya Al Naser Pool side. The response was overwhelming from members. The activities started with, the Vice president Mr. Francis Saldanaha welcoming the members,
Jumpstart your day with freshly-squeezed fruit and vegetable juices. They work wonders for your body and mind. A few options to try out if you want to keep..
Kudubi community which is educationally, socially and economically backward has urged the government to include
The Supreme Court, Monday, stayed the execution of Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab on the basis of his plea challenging his conviction
Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh, 70, passed away at 8 am in Lilavati Hospital on Monday morning. He was admitted to the
The government has now agreed to make public the audio recordings of proceedings of the Joint Drafting Committee constituted to draft the Lokpal Bill
The poor and middle class are less likely to go for cremations for fear of being classified as niggardly, says undertaker Neville Noronha, who has been in this business since two decades. He has conducted about 25 cremations and majority of the cases was from
The Bull run this season for the famed fragrant Shankarapura Mallige or popularly known as Sooji Mallige’’ has ended. The rate of one ’atte’ of flowers, which had crossed Rs 820 a week back, has now fallen sharply to Rs 150 on Sunday. It was quoting at Rs 210 on Saturday.
Throwing her weight behind the supremacy of parliament, President Pratibha Patil on Saturday said the government was sincere
Mumbai Indians held their nerves in crucial moments to eke out a narrow 10-run victory over Somerset in the second semifinal of the Champions League
KWAK will be organizing “Family Picnic-2011” on 28th October 2011 starting from 9:30 a.m to 5:00 p.m., at Mishref Garden. This is an open invitation for all Indians, people of Mangalore/Karnataka, residing in Kuwait. This picnic provides an opportunity to meet young/old friends and
Pearls of Mangalore, a talent troupe of Abu Dhabi successfully conducted the audition of PEARL VOICE -junior at the Arab Udupi Party Hall. It was a weekend for many, while a busy day for little contestants. The Children were busy toning their voice for the audition..
Three shots were fired in the air on Sunday evening at Belthangady police station as a mark of respect for M.S. Mane, a member of the ANF team who was killed during
The nearly century old Presbytery (Residence of the Priests) attached to the Church of Our Lady of Health, Shirva will be rebuilt for which the Foundation Stone was blessed and laid on Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 8.15 am after the morning mass. The Foundation Stone was blessed..
During the childhood itself, if the children adopt patriotism, moral values and self-
A 39-year-old techie working for a Florida-based company and his wife hanged themselves in their flat here, saying they were committing suicide because they
Our Lady of the Rosary Church celebrated the Parish feast on Friday 07th October 2011 with passion and zeal. The Pontifical Solemn Mass was conducted in the evening at 4.00 pm in the Main Church led by the Chief Celebrant Bishop Camillo Ballin along with Fr. Peter P. M.
The Seven Days Annual NSS Camp of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle was inaugurated in St. Mary’s PU College premises, Shirva on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 3 pm. The inauguration function was presided over
The land of the undivided Dakshina Kannada district is getting destroyed for various reasons. Hundreds of inscriptions, symbols and records which represent and reflect the Tulunadu culture and tradition are being discarded. To provide comprehensive information of the
The 5th Annual General Body Meeting of CANARA KONKANI ASSOCIATION ,BORIVLI was held on 6th October 2011 at 5.30 PM, at St.Francis Institutes MBA hall. The meeting began with a prayer led by Alice Monis. Secretary read out the minutes of 4th AGM, and Treasuerer presented the
The Catholic Women’s Council of Shirva Deanery organised ‘Man-Woman and Relationship’ Camp was organised
King’s Academy, Mangalore on behalf of Karnataka State Chess Association, under the aegis of Chess Association of India
Virat Kohli struck a match-winning unbeaten 84 while Chris Gayle laid the foundation with a quickfire 92 to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to the final
Not a single Indian university - not even the celebrated IITs and IIMs - figure in the latest ranking of the world’s top 200 universities, with American
Raymond Aranha (69), husband of Florine Aranha, Edmer Melmane, Moodubelle. Raymond Aranha passed away on
‘Ravans’ were set on fire all over the capital on Thursday along with the demon king’s son Meghnad and brother Kumbhakaran as Delhiites
"Three apples have changed the world. One seduced Eve, second awakened Newton, the third one was in the hands of Jobs." This was one of the most widely circulated messages doing the rounds of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook and elsewhere on
It is a mini Kerala and in the recent times only Keralites are dominating there. During Vijayadashami, the last day of Navarathri it is their festive celebrations conducted with enthusiasm here. This is Kollur Mukambika Temple, one of the popular pilgrimages in Kannada Nadu.
Dussehra is a popular festival celebrated this year on October 6, by Hindus all over India, albeit with different names. It is also known as Vijayadashmi (’Vijay’ meaning ’victory’ and ’Dashmi meaning ’tenth day), as it is believed that it was on this day that Lord Rama killed the demon-king,
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The Taj Mahal will collapse within five years unless urgent action is taken to fix its rotting foundations, campaigners warn. The 358-year-old marble mausoleum is India’s most famous tourist attraction, bringing four million visitors a year to the northern city of Agra. But the river crucial to
Thousands of children in Kerala entered the world of learning by scribbling their first letters on Vijayadasami day on Thursday,
Young KB Arun Karthik turned out to be an unlikely hero hitting a stunning six off the last delivery of the match to power Royal Challengers
In the picturesque ecological environment surrounding the Assisi Nilaya, the Formation House (Minor Seminary) near Naalku-beedi in Kattingeri, the Annual Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Capuchin Friars and the
Ayudha Puja is an integral part of the Dasara festival (festival of triumph). It is also called "Astra Puja", the synonym for Ayudha Puja. In simple terms, it means “Worship of Implements”. It is celebrated in Karnataka as “Ayudha Puje”. The festival falls on the ninth day or Navami
Aiming to bridge the digital divide in the country, India Wednesday launched the world’s cheapest tablet computing device Akash costing Rs.2,250. "It is a milestone in history. It will bring a paradigm shift in education delivery," Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister..
Organizations organized a unique traditional Seemanta (Baby Shower) for the 18 pregnant women at Belman Primary Health Centre. They were given Arashina Kunkuma, Saubhagya dravya, Pushpadharane, sweets and momento and were lit with Arathi singing Shobana songs by
Ace Double Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi on Tuesday created history by becoming the first Indian ever to defend a World Cup title.
In a setback to the Gujarat government, a local court on Wednesday rejected its application against arrested IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt
’Karaval Milan’, the unified voice from the last decade for 19 coastal parishes of Mangalore diocese stretching from Kundapur to Kallianpur under the astute leadership of Eric D’Souza will hold a Twin Sports Gala for all Kannada, Tulu and Konkani speaking people. The sports event comprising
The Eighth World Kannada Cultural Convention organized by Kannada Sangha, Bahrain and Hradayavahini Kannada monthly bulletin was inaugurated at Al Raza School auditorium, Manama, here on Thursday September 29
The Centre on Tuesday asked the Narendra Modi government to provide adequate security to arrested IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to join the US Air Force-hosted prestigious ’Red Flag’ combat aviation exercise in the US in 2013.
Mangalore Cricket Club, Qatar, added yet another feather to its cap by staging for the very first time, a Konkani comedy drama, “Sangon Mugdana”, written & directed by young and talented Pradeep Barboza of Paladka. â€Sangon Mugdana Kalakar’, a troupe of young and talented..
In the Inter School Athletic tournament held in Hiriyadka on Tuesday, 04th October
In Boys, Top seeded Arjun Adappa and Yasha Samaga B L are in the joint lead after 3 rounds in the Boys category
At present, all those wanting to get driving license in Udupi will have to drive the vehicle on State Highway—Malpe-Molakalmur in front of Regional Transport
There is a good news for Mumbaikars during this diwali holidays. Wilfy’s group is all set to give a memorable entertainment as a tribute to Late Wilfy Rebimbus. Wilfy’s ever popular numbers and new songs composed by Vishwas and Veena performed by 25 members troupe
The K. J. Shetty Kadandali Award was conferred on young journalist Steven Rego at a special awards ceremony organized by Yugapurusha and Vijaya Kalavidaru on the premises of Yugapurusha in Kinnigoli on Sunday, October 2, 2011.Presiding over the event, Harikrishna
Free Dental Camp was held on Sunday 02nd October 2011 from morning 09.30 am to evening 04.00 pm at Sri. Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Aided Higher Primary School, Edmer. The camp comprising of the consulting doctors was jointly organized by Udupi Gramina Bantara Sanga..
As the nation observes the 142nd birth anniversary of the â€Father of the Nation’, Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2011, one can ponder over the relevance of Gandhian philosophy of non-violent satyagraha in modern times. The popular agitation that was launched by Anna Hazare against
The government has launched a Web-based procedure of attesting employment contracts of Indian workers in the United Arab Emirates to prevent exploitation by foreign employers. The procedure is in place now, Overseas Indian
It’s almost a "Bachna ae haseeno" moment in the "Bigg Boss" house this season. Thirteen beauties from different walks of
The grand celebration of the first anniversary of Little Flower Mukamar was held at the Al Zamouradah Party Hall at Karama amidst invited guests, well-wishers and family members & friends of Mukamar Parishioners of Mangalore.
In a major development Rev. Fr. Philip Neri Aranha of Mount Rosary Kallianpura Parish meets Chief Minister of Karnataka D.V.
Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh and Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Monday
The philosophy of Gandhiji and the idealism of Shasthriji are the indications of the service, peace and unity to all the humankind. Gandiji is the world ambassador of peace and his teachings are recognized worldwide said Belman St. Joseph Church Parish Priest Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza.
Anutthama A and Manasa Karanth have won the titles in the Karnataka State Under 10 Boys and Girls Chess Championship respectively with full 5 points in as many rounds.In boys category, Anutthama defeated Harroop Singh Goindi in the final round to win the honour.
He is 10, can neither read nor write - but Azmat Hussain from Jaipur went on to win Zee TV’s "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L’il Champs" on
On the first day of the State Under 10 and 14 Chess selection trials which are being organized by King’s Academy,
On the 142nd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on Saturday, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and UPA chief Sonia Gandhi visited
The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) strongly condemns the vindictive action of the Gujarat government in arresting Sanjeev Bhatt, senior IPS office in an action that is nothing short of an attempt to intimidate an important witness in the Zakia Ahsan Jafri and CJP criminal
Dr. Mohammed Rafiq, Managing Director of Thonse Health Centre, speaking as the resource person at the meeting of the Lions Club of Moodubelle on Saturday, October 1, 2011, said that most of the diseases and ailments of modern times
Kerala has been declared as the first ’total banking state’ in India successfully completing the campaign for total finanical inclusion plan (FIP)
Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjeev Bhatt, who had accused Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi of abetting 2002 riots, was
The next 2 year Krishna Pooja Paryaya at Shri Krishna Mutt will be taken over by Sode Mutt Seer Shri Vishwavallabha Theertha on 18th January 2012. Paryayothsava Swagatha Committee has been formed for this occasion. Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda who is also the MP of Udupi will be
September 2011: There is a island in Bennekudru river near Barkur in Udupi Taluk, which had a government aided
Teachers who retired in the current year and also those who were transferred in Public Education Department, Samooha
The selection and preparation camp is being conducted in Forest Gate at Udyavara River from 21st September until 01st October 2011, for the All India National level Nava Sainik N.C.C. Navy camp which will be held in November at Vishaka Pattana. In the camp the N.C.C. Cadets from
Renowned Konkani drama “ Bhangar Monis “ written by Late. Cha Fra D’costa was successfully staged in Dubai during “Ek Saanz Mazechi” organized by Mangalore Konkans Dubai. A long cherished dream of watching a drama writt..
Amidst the reports of rift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Leader of
Sixty days into the road blockade, the prices of essential commodities in Manipur have spiraled to an almost all-time high. In the state, one LPG
Nearly two decades after the infamous incident, a special court on Thursday sentenced 215 men from police, forest and revenue department to jail
After the grand success of Forever Konkani Hits Vol 1 & 2, JEDI MUSIC now comes out with Vol.3 titled " Rosaline Mojea Mogachem" which was released by Victor Concessao at a grand party organised by the producer at his residence. The Audio CD album contains 17 songs that includes
Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag were the two key players rested for the first two ODIs against England as the BCCI
The CBI has told the Supreme Court that it plans to file a formal case soon against former minister Dayanidhi Maran for
It can help prevent cancer, is good for your heart and can even boost your sex life. Now, scientists believe that pomegranate juice has the power to reduce the fat
The BJP candidate Karadi Sanganna won the Koppal by-poll with an ipressive margin of 57,224 votes on Thursday. K Basavaraj Hitnal of Congress and Pradeep Gowda
Behind the death of Prathvi the national level javelin thrower sports woman who committed suicide by hanging herself in S.M.S. College Hostel Brahmavara on Wednesday, the shadow of an youth seems visible. The accused youth Misban Husain (20) is now in Brahmavara
27th September 20011would be considered as a memorable day for the students of Abu Dhabi Indian School and especially the sports enthusiasts. If schools and education boards were include sports as part of the main curriculum..
In the 43rd Grama Panchayath bi-election for the 2nd block conducted on 25th September for the seat became vacant after Devadas Hebbar became President of Udupi Taluk Panchayath, BJP supported candidate K. Rama Acharya defeated his nearest contestant
Seer of Nidumamidi Mutt Veerabhadra Chennamalla Swamy has posed an open challenge to Pejwar Math Seer Vishveshatheertha Swamiji to organise
Under the National Rural Health Programme, Community Health Programme was organized in the Primary Health Centre, Pernankila on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 11 am. The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza, member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat .
Industrialist Vijay Mallya Wednesday announced the exit of his spirits-to-aviation group from Kingfisher Red, the low-cost airline operations, and said a Rs.2,000 crore rights issue will be pursued to spruce up the financials. “Yes, we are doing away with Kingfisher Red.
A talented rural sports woman who was blossoming at national level lost her life in a most unfortunate way. Prathvi Amparu, a javelin thrower and the 2nd year P.U.C. student of S.M.S. College Brahmavara Udupi Taluk, has killed herself. In the Mysore zone Dasara sports meet held in Mandya..
Home Minister P. Chidambaram, who as Finance Minister had slashed taxes, on Wednesday suggested that rich should be taxed
Veteran Congress leader N D Tiwari was on Tuesday asked by the Delhi High Court to explain why it should not launch contempt of court
The Prestigious Kavita Fest, an annual event which brings Konkani poets, writers and readers from various states under one roof, will be held on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Moodubelle, at the late Monnu Master’s courtyard in Kattingeri. Poets from Goa, Kerala, Mumbai, Middle..
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In the Koppala election result it will be proved that what is my influence in the state. I will get BJP candidate Sanganna
Senior BJP leader L K Advani’s former aide Sudheendra Kulkarni today appeared before a Delhi court in response to its summons
Angeline Saldanha (Manipady, Pamboor, now Kanajar) aged 79 years, (Date of Birth: 3rd October 1931), wife of late
Finally, mobile subscribers will get the much needed relief from unsolicited telemarketing calls and SMS from Tuesday when the
Debate on the issues of roguery on women was held at Shirva St. Mary’s College. The intention of this debate program was to bring awareness among the students on the roguery on women taking place in the country. Prof. Shoba D’Souza of St. Mary’s Post Graduation Department
The feast of St. Vincent De Paul, patron saint of the Society of Vincent De Paul (SVP) was celebrated on Sunday, 25 September 2011 at 7.30 am in the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor. The liturgy of the Holy Mass was animated by the
Sangon Mugdana…! the Konkani play which thoroughly entertained the audience several places in Mangalore and Gulf countries, is now all set to be staged in Kuwait by local Kuwait artistes. United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK), yet again, will be presenting their 3rd â€Fun Filled Evening - 2011’
In order to pass on information and train the milk producers of Moodubelle and Kattingeri in increasing the quality of milk and the right type of fodder to be used to increase both the quantity and quality of milk, a workshop was organized..
Here`s some good news for coffee buffs -- drinking two to three cups of the beverage can significantly reduce your risk of a stroke, says a new study.
Five youths travelling on the roof of Gwalior-Udaipur intercity train were killed when they were crushed under a bridge in the wee hours of Sunday. The youths boarded the train from various stations to participate in the entrance examination of Patwari slated for the day.
Hundreds of angry villagers on Monday blocked the vehicular movement on National Highway No-2 in Chandauli and clashed with police
In the Mangalore University level Women’s Volleyball Tournament conducted in Madhva Pai Memorial College Manipal, Davala College Moodubidri emerged as winners and won the Kolkebail Chandrashekara Trophy.
Home minister P. Chidambaram offered to resign on Monday, September 26, 2011, television channel CNN-IBN reported citing unnamed sources, after a document emerged that suggested he failed to stop a multi-billion dollar scam over telecoms contracts.
For drink-loving Bangaloreans who have started hating going out, thanks to the breathalyser-toting policemen manning the barricades that dot the City’s roads at
Mystery shrouds the death of a bank manager, who was found murdered in his rented apartment in Yediyur, Jayanagar, on Sunday.
Hubli airport in north Karnataka has been put on high alert after a tip-off by intelligence agencies that a small aircraft may be hijacked and crashed
With the assistance from the medical field the life span of people has been increasing. In the state the average life span is 68 – 69 years, but in Udupi district the life span is about 74 – 75 years. Among those live long, there are more women than men, said District Health Officer Dr. Ramachan
Pitching strongly for an "unrelenting" fight against terrorism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said there cannot be "selective approaches
In a sensational incident city police claim to have rescued a seven-year-old girl within seven hours of her kidnap, arresting three teenagers, here on Saturday.
District office complex which is being constructed at Manipal End Point, after several announcements of the dates of inauguration and postponements for various reasons, will be inaugurated by 15th November, assured Udupi MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat.
The feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monthi Festh (Feast) and a feast of family by Mangalorean Catholics around the world with religious fervour and gaiety. The members of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) along with family..
Konkani language has 42 communities as its mother tongue. Every community has its own unique lifestyle, celebration and traditions. There are many books and literatures, but with the effects of the modern electronic media the reading of these books has reduced among the younger
The feast of The Nativity of Our Lady, ’Monthi Fest’ was celebrated with devotion, passion and a lot of enthusiasm by the Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) community with their family and friends on 16th of September 2011.KBWA upheld the roots of Konkani culture
The CBI has recorded the statement of senior BJP leader Jaswant Singh in connection with the agency’s probe in the
Renowned ghazal singer Jagjit Singh was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai on Friday after he suffered a brain hemorrhage and
Seeing the present state of tourism in coastal Karnataka, those involved in the tourism sector have demanded that the government to appoint a special officer of
The first Kannada book on car driving and maintenance written by St. Mary’s Kannada Lecturer N. Bhavanishankar was released
The decks were cleared for the Namma Metro to begin operations, after the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), D K Singh, on Friday sanctioned the final
The scorching sun leaves us glucose and energy drained. If we happen to be outside, the quick fix for our refreshment would be an energy drink or a fizzy soda.
Robert Castelino, husband of Mrs. Eliza Castelino (73) passed away on Friday, 23 September 2011 at 10.10 am at his
Village health and sanitation training camp was held at the Samudaya Bhavana, Pamboor on Thursday 22nd September 2011 under Grama Arogya Nairmalya Samithi and Arogya Raksha Samithi members Samarthabhivrudi Yojane. The training camp which began in the morning..
With the death of Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, nicknamed ‘Tiger’, a gentleman cricketer and a legendary captain of Indian cricket team passed into the pages of history. However, the memories of this ‘gentleman cricketer’ and a fine human being will
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Shivraj Patil resigned to his position as Lokayukta for the accusation of possessing two government plots. But here in Udupi a honest government employee has returned back the second plot allotted, 25 years ago! which should be an eye opener to all. Shrinivasa Shetty Thonse
Former Indian cricket captain Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who died of a lung ailment in Delhi on Thursday, was laid to rest at his ancestral palace
The burial of former India captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who died in a Delhi hospital on Thursday, will take place at Pataudi village in Gurgaon
“Human are all equal and God is great” is the message of Hajj. It reflects the servant’s steadfastness, passions and scarifies to earn God’s pleasure, said Ishaq Puttur. He was addressing the camp for Hajj Guidance organised by Jamaate Islami Hind Udupi at Jamia Mosque..
World Peace Day was observed on Wednesday 21st September at St. Joseph School, by taking collective oath for the
There’s some good and bad news. The good news is legendary boxer Mike Tyson will appear on the new season of popular reality television show
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the vault ’B’ of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple will be opened only after substantial work regarding documentation and preservation of assets unearthed from other ’kalaras’ (vaults) of the
Home Minister P Chidambaram has been brought under the 2G scanner by his own government - Pranab Mukherjee had sent a note to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in March 2011 saying Chidambaram as then Finance Minister could have prevented the scam.
In the painting competitions held at St. Lawrence P.U. College recently on the occasion of the Birth Centenary Celebrations of the world famous painter
If the mention of Halasina Gujje (tender jackfruit) kindles your taste buds, chances are that you get nostalgic about the
Sixteen heads of cattle were killed at Hosagadde village in Ankola taluk on Monday night when they came under the
The CBI, probing illegal mining and irregularities in allotment of mining leases to Obulapuram Mining Company, has found that the arrested mining baron G
Another accident was averted at Mangalore airport on June 25 when an Air India Express aircraft almost touched the end of the table-top runway. The pilot of
If the image of a government is the basis of judging its performance, then Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda has this simple result to share about the predecessor B S
Seven students of city’s Derik’s Chess School have qualified for the National School Chess Championship to be organised by School Games Federation of India from September 25 to 29 at Jabalpur, Madhyapradesh. Out of the seven, Nihal..
More than 3,000 people were rescued in quake-hit areas of Sikkim by defence forces which scrambled hard to clear
In a significant development, veteran BJP leader LK Advani on Wednesday virtually ruled himself out as the prime ministerial
Anil D’Souza (35), Son of Late. James D’souza & Magdaline D’souza, Dendoor, Kuntalnagara passed away on Tuesday Evening, 20th September 2011 at his residence in Dubai due to heart attack. Anil is survived by his mother, brother Arun and sister Anitha.
On the occasion of the Karnataka State Community Health Day on September 20, the “Community Health Day and cheques distribution on Janani Suraksha Yojane & Prasuthi Araike” program was inaugurated by Jilla Panchayath Member Ida Gibba D’Souza by lighting the lamp.
Flowering of bamboo is a rare phenomenon and this year this rare event has happened, thereby leading to destruction of bamboo plants. The bamboo, which used to be available in the forest in abundance, has been vanishing gradually. Elephants depend on bamboo for food and since it is..
The young generation who involves in the strikes, usage of intoxicating drugs and illegal activities, if they are made to get into the art activities such as music and painting, they can contribute a lot to the society, said Udupi Bailur Sri Ramakrishnashrama Shree Swami Vinayakananda.
“Konkan Taram” Association of St. Jude Church –Jerimeri celebrated their 20th Anniversary on Sunday the 11th September 2011 at 7.00 p.m. at Mumbai, St. Jude School Hall. On this occasion they combined the celebration of Monti Fest and also inaugurated the Title of their New Devotional CD..
Dietary fibre plays an important role in maintaining our health and protecting us against many diseases like diabetes, heart disease. Oats, oat bran, and oatmeal
Nativity feast of our blessed Mother Mary (Monti Fest) was celebrated on September 15th by Udenthichi Neketram, Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association at Karama Centre ,Dubai. The programme begun with prayer dance by children,which was choreographed by Mr. Arun Lobo
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi ended his three-day “Sadbhavna” fast on Monday evening. Addressing thousands after ending his three
Police attached to the Karnataka Lokayukta (ombudsman) Tuesday raided the residence and office of scam-hit former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa’s son-in
Sports, games and competitions play crucial role in attracting the children and the youth. The winning is hidden in the game plan and discipline. Youth Associations along with the sports also should take part in the uniting of the society, said Shrikshethra Laxmipura Adishakthi Mahalaxmi Temple
In preparation to the Grand Onam Celebration a colourful cultural program was held at India Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi.Young and old took part in the beautiful event with little children holding flowers marching towards a dais was a site along with King Mahabhali and his troupes
Facing allegations of violating cooperative housing society laws to own two sites in Bangalore, Karnataka Lokayukta Shivaraj Virupanna Patil quit on Monday, becoming the state’s first ombudsman to leave office amid a controversy. A retired judge of the SC Patil
A powerful earthquake with a 6.8 magnitude jolted Sikkim and several areas of northeast on Sunday leaving at least 13
The one-edition old Kochi Tuskers Kerala franchise was on Monday suspended from Indian Premier League for defaulting on
The staffs that are rendering the Postal services in villages but are not in the department are to be included into the department and are to be provided with all the facilities that are being provided to the Postal staff. Even the Supreme Court has given its opinion on this, urged A.C.M. Kareem
The Nativity of the Mother Mary is a day close to the heart of all Mangaloreans, especially for the people of Mangalorean origin who are now scattered in different parts of the world. It is a day which evokes memories of days goneby, of our childhood when we would clamber..
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait held its 8th annual general body meeting on the 16th Sept 2011 to elect a new committee. The meeting was organized in the day of Monthi Festh and nearly 60 Kanajarians gathered on this occasion. The meeting started with speech from
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar is a socio cultural association started in March 2008 with the prime aim of reaching out to the poorest of the poor back home. It has succeeded to a great extent in living up to its commitment. A number of school children are being helped..
Muslims are being warmly welcomed at Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s fast amidst reports that they have been categorically asked to come wearing skullcaps and in case of women, burqas.
Thursday September 15th , was an evening symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity and unity. For the First time VAMANJOORIAN’S UAE celebrated ’Monthi Fest’, a family festival of love, peace and togetherness. The celebration..
The first Vasai Marathon to spread the message "Save the Girl Child and Maintain Nature’s Balance” is started at 7am today. Former Asian track queen P T Usha is the brand ambassador of the event. This marathon offers prize money in excess of Rs 15 lakh spread across the 10 race
Scientists have developed a new biomaterial from the seeds of the tamarind tree which they claim could help regrow damaged nerves in the brain and spinal
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s fast for peace, unity and harmony, under
Cash, documents and gold jewellery were Saturday found in several bank lockers of
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi began his three-day ’sadbhavana’ fast, which is poised to be a grand affair, at the state University Convention Hall in Ahmedabad on Saturday (September 17). The BJP state government made all the arrangements including five-tier
gripped parts of Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday as pro-Telangana activists forcibly tried to unfurl
Police on Friday claimed to have prima facie evidence that the Rs 4.95 crore cash
On the second day of the three day Birth Centenary Celebrations of the world renowned painter from Kattingeri, KK Hebbar, painting competition was held in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Saturday,
The organisation uniting Pernal parishioners in the UAE, ’FAMAD Pernal UAE’ gathered at Richmond Hotel Apartments party hall to celebrate this year’s Monthi Fest. The event was held on Friday, September 16 at 7.30pm. Children looked bright and brilliant in the procession
Anna Hazare told this Pune Mirror correspondent in Ralegaon Siddhi near Pune on Saturday that "looking at the news reports" Justice Patil should quit immediately. After taking a hard look at photocopies of BM issues since the
Maharashtra Police have received inputs from central intelligence agencies about possibility of terror attacks on luxury buses plying between
Karnataka’s new Lokayukta Justice Shivraj Patil is caught in a potentially embarrassing row that puts questions on his credibility. CNN-IBN has accessed documents that show he got three government allotted properties in Bangalore in violation of rules.
Karnataka Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Friday ordered cancellation of
A Workshop on Corporate Integration was held at St. Joseph’s Engineering College’s Bethania Hall for the MBA students on September 15, 2011. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean of MBA Department,
Art is the internal feeling of an artist, it is not possible to understand it through a language. Artist gets inspired by his culture and surrounding and he presents it in his art. So in order to understand that art, first the culture and the surroundings has to be understood,
State-owned oil firms may have to raise petrol prices by as much as Rs 3 per litre as the rupee touched two-year low against
An international team, led by Dr Samir Hanash of the Hutchinson Center in Seattle, claims it is one step closer to being able to spot lung cancer before the onset of
KCAUK celebrated the feast of nativity, on September 10, 2011 at the Jain Community Centre Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester. The Mangalorean Konkani speaking families from different parts of UK gathered at Manchester to collectively venerate mother Mary by..
Every year since 2007, September 15 has been observed as the International Day of Democracy, declared by the General Assembly of the United Nations Organization (UNO). It is expected that all the members of the UNO should
A resident near Vinayaka Saw Mill in Gangolli drowned in the river on Monday night. The deceased is Manjunatha Kharwi
Mangaloreans residing in Melbourne gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Mission Church, Hoppers Crossing at 11.30 am on Sunday 11th September 2011 to celebrate Monthi Fest in all its joy and vigour. As per the traditional practice the whole congregation and the vibrant..
Commuters traveling between the twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, in the service and express buses, will have to cough up more from Thursday.
Sports minister Ajay Maken announced the new cash reward for the Indian hockey players of Rs 1.5 lakh each for winning the
At least 15 passengers were feared dead and over 70 injured after the Chennai Beach-Vellore Cantonment Mainline
The Indian hockey team today rejected Hockey India’s cash reward for winning the inaugural Asian Champions Trophy, saying the paltry amount of Rs 25000 each was
The ardent readers of Bellevision may be wondering why I bother them with the write up about and pictures of the same beaten route of the Konkan Railway whenever I proceed or return from Mumbai, that to at regular intervals. Even I was of the same opinion and felt that this time at
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Chairman of Karnataka State Minorities Commission Anwar Manippady at a meeting here on Tuesday asked Deputy Commissioner N.S. Channappa Gowda to conduct an inquiry into allegations of corruption by doctors and other staff at the Government Wenlock Hospital here and submit a report..
A passenger of a Kingfisher Lucknow-Delhi flight opened the emergency exit door of the aircraft just before it was to take off from here last night, delaying its departure by nearly two hours. The man, who was not identified, was de-planed and handed over by the Kingfisher staff..
Monsoon cricket tournament – 2011 organized by Shri Durga Cricketers Padu Belman on Sunday, was inaugurated by Belman St. Joseph School Teacher B. Pundalika Marathe by lighting the lamp. Upon inauguration he said that, in the sports, the role of every player is crucial. When everyone
The second branch of the renowned Anil Studio of Moodubelle managed by Anil Alva, the reporter and photographer of Bellevision.com, was inaugurated at BC Road Junction, Pamboor-Padubelle on Sunday, 11th September 2011. Rev Fr Charles Lewis..
Konkani Video album DVD with the name "Tribute to JEROME DSOUZA" was released by Fr. Dominic Vas on Sep 8 at St. Josephs Church, Mira Road during the Monti Fest Konkani mass. The DVD is produced by Rayan D’Souza, the son of Late Jerome DSouza on be half of Shri Jerome D’Souza..
In the Jeysee week “Sapthavarna” celebrations in Belman organized by JCI Belman the “Muddu Krishna” competitions held at Shri Vitoba Bajana Mandira were inaugurated by JCI zonal leader Udayakumar Shetty Inna. In the competitions held in three categories, more than 60 children participated.
Reportedly dejected after her father questioned her about her poor academic performance, a 12-year-old student allegedly committed suicide by hanging inside her residence in KG Nagar police limits on Monday.B Jayashree, the deceased, was a resident of Keshavashilpa Block.
At an international stage, this sure was a bummer. Even as the beauties from all over the world vied for the coveted title of Miss Universe 2011
As many as 40 fresh water fish species in Karnataka are under ’threat’ and urgent conservation measures are needed to
Mumbai airport has been put on alert after Intelligence Bureau warned of a possibility of a small aircraft being used to target the airport. The IB has also warned DG’s of the neighbouring states to keep an eye on the unused airstrips and non commercial helipads, according to Times Now.
A special CBI court here Tuesday dismissed the bail application of former Karnataka minister and mining baron G. Janardhana Reddy and his brother-in-law
Mangalore Konkans, a premier charitable organisation in Dubai since 23 years will present the award-winning Konkani play "Bhangar Monis" by Charles Francis DeCosta (Cha Fra) on Friday September 30 at Sheikh Rashid..
Ganesh Visarjan in Mumbai took a tragic turn on Sunday when a portion of an overcrowded balcony collapsed. One person died on the spot
After 14 years of establishing the Udupi district, now there is once again an opportunity to establish the exclusive District Central Cooperative Bank (DCCB). In 2009 itself there were instructions from the state government for this. But there was stay order from the high court even before
Rambutan fruit, a native to Malaysia has emerged as an effective alternative to arecanut in Malnad. With the farmers incurring loss due to Yellow leaf disease affecting arecanut, the farmers have started growing Rambutan and are making profit. The Rambutan fruit is sold at Rs 60 to Rs 80..
The hundreds of gypsy tribal communities in the state shall be gathered together at a place and a united gypsy community shall be formed so that it will help their social – administrative identity. Later it’s district units shall be formed, said Dr. C.S. Dwarakanath – President of the committee
Mr. Ignatius D’souza (77) (Ex Serviceman & Ex Employee N.M.P.t Panambur), Husband of Alice D’Souza, Son Of Late Jhon D’souza, Mrs.Florine D’souza Kabadi
Welcoming the Supreme Court order in the Gulbarga society case, BJP today said it has vindicated the party’s stand that there is no shred of evidence against Gujarat
he annual meeting of the Bantakal Shri Durgaparameshwari temple which is the prime devotional center of Rajapura
Researchers found that drinking two cups of tea provides as many antioxidants as eating five portions of vegetables or two apples. Now two further studies have
Sandy’s Fitness a modern Gym is inaugurated on Sunday 11th September 2011 at Moodubelle. The inauguration was done by Mr K Uday Kumar Shetty President of Bharathiya Janatha Party Udupi District. In his inaugural speech he congratulated Mr Sandeep Amin for starting this Gym..
The united annual celebrations of Durgashree and Ohmkara Self Help Associations conducted by Shrikshethra Dharmastala Gramabivradi Yojane at the residence of Belman Venkataramana Prabhu. Inaugurating the celebration by lighting the lamp Sumathi Rao – Former member of
Team Mangalore, city based hobby group of kite flyers has been officially invited to the Nilahare Wasanthaya – 2011— All Island Kite Festival to be held at Negombo Beach Park
Come September and for eight days beginning on this Sunday after the Feast of Nativity of the Virgin Mary, thousands of devotees of Mount Mary make a beeline to the shrine atop the mount at Bandra to pay homage to Mother Mary for all the favours
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Former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa was seen distributing currency notes of Rs 1,000 denomination to voters while campaigning for the BJP candidate in the
The road from Belman town to Shirva about 100 meter length is completely out of shape and at least about 75 meter is like a muddy field. Every day hundreds of vehicles travelling from Belman to Shirva, Katapadi pass through this road. It has got ponds in which the two wheelers
Come 25th November, 2011 – Shaikh Rashid Auditorium (Indian High School) Dubai –UAE will be witness to a Konkani musical extravaganza, perhaps the grandest event of the year. SAKATH – UAE (St Anne’s Kutam Thottam)..
A switch which is believed to have been used to trigger the briefcase bomb blast outside Delhi High Court was found today
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin’s son Mohammed Ayazuddin was critically injured in a road accident
The tradition of Mangalore celebrating the nativity Feast of Mother Mary was organized the Konkani catholic community of The Holy Spirit Catholic Church – Ghala, on Friday, 9th September, 2011 at 5.00 PM .The celebration began with..
Social activist Anna Hazare Saturday urged people to ’gherao’ houses of MPs opposed to the Jan Lokpal bill.
The proposed Communal Violence Bill on Saturday ran into trouble with NDA-ruled states and some other governments, joined by UPA-constituent Trinamool Congress, opposing the "dangerous" legislation and arguing that it..
After making its first physical presence in Mangalore over a year ago, Mangalorean.com will now have its own office in Udupi. It will operate from the 3rd floor of Mythri Complex near KSRTC Bus Stand Udupi. Mangalorean.com which has..
Since continuous rail fall in the past few days, the gates of the Rihand dam at Pipri Renukoot in Sonebhadra District of UP s have been opened on Saturday, September 10, 2011 after 7years. As per date the water level is 870 ft.in the dam. In the year 2003 out of 13 gates only 5 gates..
The contributions of Indian JCI in streamlining the youths, able leadership, awakening the social values, organizing the programs to blossom the talents and emphasising the awareness on environment are appreciable, said Indian JCI
Monti Fest was celebrated in a solemn and traditional manner in St. Josephs Church Mira Road Mumbai on Sep 8. A Konkani mass was celebrated by Fr. Ivan DSouza and Fr. Dominic was at 8.15am in which new paddy corns were blessed and distributed to the people.
Malaysia beat Japan 3-2 in their last round robin league encounter on Friday to help India set up a clash with Pakistan in the
With bananas being sold at dirt-cheap prices at this time of the year, it might be tempting to re-evaluate the benefits that this little tropical fruit has to offer. Here is the..
It is an uncommon occurrence for students to exchange textbooks, or notebooks in their hurry to rush home. Here is a classic case of human error, where bodies of two
“Monthi festh”(Nativity feast) celebration started with the Morning Prayer at St.Antony church Kunthalnagar at sharp 08:30 AM. With the hymn “Sakkad Sangatha Melya” Children’s carrying the flowers & gathered parishioners came outside the church to offer the flower..
As in the previous years, the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of Modubelle organised Talents Day on Thursday, September 2011 from 4.30 pm which drew overwhelming response and support from the parishioners. Children, youth and even elders [Video]
Popular Kannada actor Darshan was today arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening his wife with revolver and has
A person was killed and several others injured after a KSRTC Volvo bus overran the slums adjacent to NH-66 here at Kaup police station limits.
Francis DSouza - very active and elderly member of Vasai Konkani Welfare Association expired on Thursday, 8 Sep
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar Celebrates â€MONTI FEST’ Nativity Feast of our Lady, along with the traditional Noven Jevan on Saturday, September 10th, 2011 at 6. 00 pm, at the Ashoka Hall of Indian Cultural Center, Doha Qatar. A Cultural Program will be organized
The Konkani-speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church of Doha has been preparing in full swing for the feast of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary to be celebrated with grandeur on Thursday September 8 evening.
The feast of the Nativity of Blessed Mary was celebrated with a procession and solemn Feast Mass in the evening of Thursday, September 8, 2011. The celebration began with a procession at 6:30 pm. complete with decorative umbrellas. Around 400 parishioners took part in the procession
Another mail was received by media houses in Mumbai and Delhi purportedly
Investigators have traced the HuJI email claiming responsibility for the blast outside
In spite of heavy morning rains when the devotees of Mother Mary were proceeding to the church to attend the solemn Feast Mass, their spirit never dampened nor the resolve of the children with their flowers who thronged to the church. As the
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It is difficult to walk through the fish landing area in Bunder as it is strewn with fish waste and dirt. The drains are choked with waste.
Nalini, the life convict in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was today shifted
Samaga house hold of Malpe is known for their un-reserved contribution towards the development of the art of Yakshagana and Tala Maddale. Now the state government has offered an opportunity to one of their illustrious
Police today released sketches of two persons suspected of planting the bomb outside Delhi High Court which killed at least
A blast took place at 10:15 am this morning at the Delhi High Court at Gate no 5. Police have confirmed that at least nine people have died and 45 have been been injured; some of them have reportedly been seriously burnt. The injured have been taken to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
Since last 20 years due to the relentless efforts of the media and publicity in the task of the eradication of HIV-AIDS, there has been considerable control over this dreaded disease. Otherwise, there would have serious adverse effects on
Monti Fest is a unique festival celebrated by all Konkani Catholics except Goans. Actually this festival was started in Goa but due to historic reason it is no more celebrated by Goans today. It is the only festival that reminds us our cultural roots and our Konkani language..
The ongoing work to lay the new 363-km sewer network with sewage treatment plants, wet wells, manholes, and pump
Mr. Sylvester Mendonca (78), Husband of Lucy Mendonca, Kodangala house, Moodubelle. Mr. Sylvester Mendonca
All the school teachers and the staff of Anganavadi of Cherkadi grama panchayath area were felicitated by the grama
When Kallol Biswas, the then Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Anantpur district in Andhra Pradesh, went to inspect the mining
Rajya Sabha MP and former Samajwadi Party leader Amar Singh and two former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs were Tuesday arrested and sent to judicial custody for alleged involvement in the cash-for-votes scandal during the July 2008 trust vote in parliament.
St. Lawrence English medium High School celebrated the Teachers Day on Monday, September 5, 2011 at 9.30 am. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Correspondent of the school presided over the programme who blessed the teachers and students with his words of wisdom. The chief guest of the..
When the teachers have patience, they can tap the inner potentials of the students. If the teachers understand the present circumstances under which the students grow and impart knowledge and education, they can get desired results in creating a new society in which a conflict
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around” – Leo Buscaglia.With their acts of caring, the Eden Food Bank in Mississauga turns an individual’s
Because of the modern education pressure there is more stress on everyone which ahs given rise of various diseases such as diabetes and blood pressure and also other physical and mental ailments. Those teachers who
It is heartening to know that in foreign countries the popularity of Indian Ayurvedic system of medicine is becoming quite popular. In this respect the Ayurvedic Department of the Kasturba Medical College of Manipal has..
Since the last five years the teachers in Karnataka are having a Golden Age, thus spoke Dr. V.S. Acharya, Minister in charge of Higher Education. He was speaking after inaugurating the Teachers Day celebration at Udupi.
YSR Congress president and Kadapa MP Jaganmohan Reddy could be next in the CBI net after suspected links to arrested
Shruti Satyanarayana had dreamt of becoming a doctor. But all her dreams were singed by an acid attack in August
Has Mangalore lost something in the recent denotification of about 2,000 acres of land to be acquired for the second phase of
On the beautiful evening of Tuesday, September 6, 2011, former Test Cricketer, a versatile wicket-keeper in the Indian Team in the past and presently Director of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) Academy and Chairman, KSCA..
University of Alberta researchers have found that resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in fruits, nuts and red
Speaking at the celebration of the Teachers Day (Guruvandana) at St. Joseph’s School, Belmannu on Saturday, 3 September 2011, the Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Counci, Mr. Gregory Menezes said that the
Mangalore City Corporation’s plan on developing a transportation hub, involving bus-stands and other transport associated facilities, adjoining National Highway 66 at Pumpwell seems to be in limbo. The corporation is yet to prepare a blueprint of the proposed hub and acquire..
Teachers Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence Composite PU College with gaiety and solemnity jointly by the Parents-Teachers Association(PTA) and student community on September 5, 2011 from 11 am to 1 pm. There was spontaneous participation of the teachers..
Nearly 75 hours after it skidded and got stuck in mud, the stranded Turkish Airlines plane was finally removed from the Mumbai
Uttar Pradesh chief minister and head of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Mayawati sent her private jet to pick up a pair of
In the latest series of ‘secret’ US diplomatic cables released by the whistle blower website WikiLeaks, it has been revealed that the US is dismissive of the young guns of the Congress party. According to reports, the young turks, who belonging to Rahul Gandhi’s
After two days of incessant rains during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the day that the people had too bid good bye to the deity, the sky was clear and rains spared the grand procession from being drenched.. [Video]
A cable from the American consulate in Chennai claimed that the first BJP chief minister in south India, B S Yeddyurappa,
The birth of a child is always a moment of joy. When child is born whether it is in the mansions of the rich or in the hovels of the poor there is always laughter and song, celebration and festivity. And so we approach the feast of Our Lady’s birth with same mood of joy and cheer, celebrating and
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Former Karnataka Lokayukta N Santosh Hegde today favoured handing over the probe into illegal mining in the state to the CBI, maintaining that the Obalapuram Mining
Vijaya Bank is planning to open 12-15 high technology ‘gen-next’ branches for young customers this year, said H. S. Upendra
Speaking at the annual exhibition of paintings of the students of the Drishya School of Arts organized under the sponsorship of Udupi Gallary Drishti Artists Forum on Sunday, September 4, 2011, Dr. Shripati Rao, Dean of Kasturba Medical College said that in modern
After former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa and Katta Subramanya Naidu, it is the turn of Minister for Medium and Large Scale Industries Murugesh R
: A youth hailing from Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been arrested for raping a 30-year-old Finnish woman at a guest house in south Delhi, police said on Saturday. "The victim went to have dinner in a restaurant in Greater Kailash Friday night.
Dr. V.S. Acharya, Minister in Charge of the Udupi District paid tribute to Swarna River on Sunday, September 4, 2011 for providing water for the daily needs of Udupi city as well as for the agricultural needs of the neighbouring villages. He offered prayers and floral tribute along with his wife
A Delhi court has accepted a CBI plea to close a corruption case against an aide of former defence minister George Fernandes
Sulking over the denial of a ministerial berth, B Sriramulu, former minister and a close aide of Reddy brothers, today announced
The life of a person is quite noble and there is an opportunity to atone the sins committed in past lives. The good works that one does in society gives mental satisfaction. Remembering God and worshipping him has been instilled
Two days Leadership Training Camp was held at St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Friday and Saturday, September 2-3, 2011. Around 200 Scouts and Guides as well as Cubs and Bulbuls from 15 schools..
In preparation for the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary, Nine Days Novena was held in St. Jooseph’s Church, Belman. During these days, children brought flowers to be offered to Mother Mary. The pictures show children offering
The CBI today arrested mining baron and former minister G Janardhan Reddy and Managing Director of Obalapuram Mining Company B V Srinivas Reddy after conducting raids at their premises. Reddy, who was the Tourism and Infrastructure Development Minister in the BSY..
Mumbai airport’s main runway will remain shut at least till noon on Saturday as the Turkish plane that skidded off the taxiway a
In order to promote the game of Cricket among the students of 10-12 years of age, under the sponsorship of St. Mary’s PU College Old Students Association “St. Mary’s Cricket Academy” will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 6 September 2011 at 2 pm in St. Mary’s College Hall.
Incessant rain did not prevent the ardent devotees of Shri Ganesha from visiting the Tweenty First Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava in the premises of Palli-Ninjoor Grama Panchayat. On the second day of [Video]
A Spicejet flight made an emergency landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his ministerial team Saturday declared their assets that places his own wealth at
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Tuesday rubbished the allegations made against her by the whistleblower website
All students deserve to have good teachers, ideally the very best of teachers. However, that is not yet practical, hence we manage with what we have, hoping for the day when our ideals and aspirations can become a reality. Who is a good teacher? Briefly, he/she has the
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Those who had been the students of Malla Master or those who have been in his contact for many years cannot help but wonder how this man can cheat age. Though 82 years of age, Malla Master has a physical bearing and mental acumen that would
Former health minister B Sriramulu seems set to resign from the BJP on Sunday as a precursor to launching a regional party. The move is apparently backed by his close
Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, who has been dubbed as former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa’s shadow, said he would continue to consult his predecessor and
Former Karnataka Lokayukta N Santosh Hegde today said he does not believe the Government would implement his report on
It was around 1.15 am on Saturday. Two boys and two girls — all students of M S Ramaiah Institute of Technology — were returning home from a party at the Le Meridien Hotel. They were headed for a friend’s apartment located nearby
The Income Tax Department has slapped a notice on Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal for violating the terms of his IRS service bond and claimed Rs 9 lakh in arrears. The charge is that Kejriwal has violated bond conditions, and until his dues are cleared
Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar’s secretary A P Pathak was today removed from his post shortly after CBI searched his
The first line of Bangalore Metro is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by September 25
The Sarvajanika Ganeshotsava which is in its fourth year was celebrated with great devotion and various sporting and cultural activities at Dendoorkatte on Thursday, September 1, 2011. The decorated [Video]..
Movie-making is a risky business, every producer knows. And investing 10 million rupees in a vernacular film for the minuscule Tulu-speaking population is even riskier. But a Mangalorean, who put his money into a Tulu movie “Oriyardori Asal” (One smarter than the other)
The sixty fourth birthday of Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Moodubelle was celebrated on Thursday, September 1, 2011 following the 8.30 am Novena Mass in the church in the presence of a large number of parishioners. The Novena Mass was..
September 1, 2011, the day of the beginning of Ganeshotsava will be remembered for a long time for the heaviest rains in recent memory. In spite of the heavy rain the spirit and devotion of the devotees of Ganesha could be seen when they assembled at various..
There are 42 different Konkani communities and their traditions, culture and folklore are different and unique. The four states on the West Coast have considerable number of Konkani speaking people-Hindu, Muslim and Christian
It is heartening to know that besides the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava, the festival Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated with great devotion and traditional fervor by certain tradition conscious conservative..
“Along with family responsibilities, the women in modern times have shown initiative in various fields such as business
Indians in the United Kingdom celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi every year. But what makes the festival at Wrexham in North
It is once again that time of the year when Hindu devotees across the city get together to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi and
Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare was accorded a hero’s welcome when he arrived at his village here in Maharashtra’s
The parishioners of the Holy Cross Church Pamboor especially children observed the third day of the Novena in preparation of the Feast of the birth of Mother Mary on Thursday, September 1, 2011. Fr. Charles Lewis, Parish Priest of Pamboor along with Fr. Harold [Video]
In a major relief for three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, the Madras High Court on Tuesday stayed their hanging which was
“A flower does not blossom for itself or a lamp burns to give light to itself, so also living one’s life for himself or herself is not a life worth living. One must dedicate his or her life for the benefit of others.” Fr. Joswey Fernandes, the present Parish Priest
22nd state level inter-dojo karate championship-2011 was held on 27 and 28th of August at Vidya Kalyana Mantapa, Vidyadayini High Scholl, Surathkal. The Institute of Karate and Allied Arts, Mangalore has been one of the esteemed..
In a sudden and closely guarded move, social activist Anna Hazare, who had been recouping at a private hospital in Gurgaon for four days after ending his 12-day fast, left for Pune on Wednesday night. According to Hazare’s associates, the Gandhian expressed the desire
Konkani language has thousands of years of history and is the mother tongue of vast population in the coastal areas of three states. The Central and State governments have recognized Konkani language as one of the national languages and are also providing financial help
After a long time, on Tuesday a meaningful monthly meeting was held by the Udupi City Municipal Corporation Council. Normally, the meetings were marred by rude exchanges, personal attacks, insinuations etc. For a change this time the proceedings were healthy; may be because..
On the occasion of conclusion of International Youth Year and the 20th Anniversary of Indian Catholic Youth Movement, Bantwal Varado Committee had organized a program, “YUVA MILAN” on 28th August at Modankap Church Hall for the Youth of 13 parishes..
A day after the proposed National Sports Bill was sent back for redrafting by the Union Cabinet, Sports Minister Ajay Maken today hit out at the BCCI saying that the Indian Cricket Board needs to be more accountable in its functioning. Maken said the proposed Bill was intended to make sports
Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari on Wednesday recused himself from the Parliamentary Standing Committee that is examining the Lokpal Bill, hours before the panel’s term is set to expire. Tiwari’s action came amid reports that he, along with RJD
Braving the nightlong rains, children with colourful flowers ushered in the Novena in preparation for the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monti Festh) on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. In order to [Video]..
This time from the state total 5,949 pilgrims will go for Hajj, said state Hajj committee member M. Salim Ambagilu. Speaking in the press conference in Udupi he said, last time total 20,000 people had applied for Hajj pilgrimage. This time with less numbers, means only 12,812 people
Effective mathematics teaching workshop for Primary school teachers of Nandalike
CRYSTAL Konkani Hits an Audio CD of Comedy King Harryboy was released by Fr. Rocky Banz on August 28 at Our Lady of Egypt Church, community hall, Kalina. "Harryboy at the age of 82 is an inspiration to the youngsters to serve our mother tongue" said Fr.Banz.
Shri Ganeshotsava program will be conducted from 1st to 3rd September 2011 by Sarvajanika Shri Ganeshotsava Samiti
Greetings to you on behalf of the Konkani Speaking Committee (KSC) of Our Lady Of Rosary Church, Doha Qatar. We will be starting our Monti Fest Novenas from Tuesday 30th August 2011 at 5.00 pm at the Main church. Below is the novena schedule with novena..
On the occasion of Post Centenary Silver Jubilee celebrations of the diocese of Mangalore, Bishop of Mangalore Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza released a brochure highlighting various projects to be undertaken by the diocese during the year. Speaking after releasing the
Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that slums were blight on
The Union Cabinet will discuss the new Sports Bill on Tuesday. The Sports ministry’s new Bill looking at functioning of different sporting bodies
NH-17 land acquisition sufferer’s committee once again made it clear that they will not allow to acquire 60 meter width of land with the excuse of four lane road for any reason. Speaking in the press conference on Monday Committee Convener Ramdas Nayak said that, during 1960..
Members in both Houses of Parliament have given Privilege notices against actor Om Puri and civil rights activist Kiran Bedi for using "derogatory and defamatory" language against politicians and the matter is under consideration of..
The Gulf Air aircraft with 137 passengers and six crew members on board that landed at the CIAL here on Monday shot off
The multitude of Anna Hazare supporters, who were with him at Ramlila Maidan here
Atherosclerosis is a condition in which fatty material collects along the walls of arteries. This fatty material thickens, hardens..
A car driver from Mangalore was missing since some days and on Monday his body was found in a bush near Indaru at Belman – Mundkur road. The body which is rotten and in smelling state, is identified as of Govardan from Mangalore. Five days back some strangers had rented Govardan’s car..
With a view to bring the Christian Entrepreneurs, Industrialists, and Professionals of the Udupi District, the Christian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Udupi District was constituted under the patronage of..
In a bizarre incident, a man here on Friday sold his two-day-old son for Rs 2,000 without the knowledge of his wife. The incident came to light when the baby’s
Thieves who came to rob, have brutally killed the elderly couple in Parampalli near Saligrama of Kota Police Station jurisdiction. It is suspected that this crime is committed on Friday night and was known only on Sunday morning. The deceased are Sanjeeva Kini (70) and his wife..
Lanco foundation, Udupi Power Corporation Ltd in association with Mulki LIONS Club, Lioness Club & LEO Club organized screening camp at LIONS Soudha at Mulki for physically challenged persons of Mulki & surrounding villages. Mulki - Moodabidri MLA Mr K Abhayachandra Jain
This coastal city is waiting to roll out the red carpet to Salil Shetty, son of the soil. Salil is the first Indian and first person from Mangalore in particular to be appointed secretary general, Amnesty International (AI) when he arrives here on August 30. AI is a global movement..
A joint venture of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) with Shell will provide aviation turbine fuelling (ATF) services to airports in Mumbai and Delhi, said U. K.Basu, Managing Director, MRPL, a subsidiary..
After 13 days of fast to pressurise the Parliament to accept his three basic demands to be included in the proposed Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare, the relentless crusader against corruption and the need to a strong Lokpal Act..
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday called on President Pratibha Patil and briefed her about the consensus resolution passed in Parliament on Lokpal Bill.
Anna Hazare smiled benignly, sipping on honey-mixed coconut water at Ramlila grounds on Sunday. The 12-day fast had left the 74-year-old almost eight kgs lighter. Doctors called his fast nothing short of a miracle, yoga gurus and spiritual masters hailed him,
Having covered three of the four destinations-Yamunotri, Gangotri and Kedarnath, in the course of our Char Dham tour, we started towards the last one-Badrinath early in the morning of July 10, 2011. After travelling for a while, we halted at a place known as Ukhimath. During the
Travelogue, Chardhum, Badrinat
Dear Anna Hazare Ji, I thank you for your letter dated August 26. As you know, Parliament today discussed Lokpal related
The Karnataka Missions Network has alleged that pastors of Protestant churches are being summoned to police stations and
It was certainly Anna’s day out as his victory was celebrated, as the victory against the evils of corruption across the
Nearly 125 persons from Padubelle and Pamboor showing solidarity with the families of seven houses demolished by the Belle Grama Panchayat on the explicit orders from the Tahshildar on Wednesday..[Video]
Udupi Power Corporation Limited, Yelluru has donated Rs 5 lakhs towards the development of the newly built Indoor Stadium at Ajjarakadu Udupi District. UPCL Vice President Mr. V Ramachandra Bhat has handed over the cheque to Deputy Commissioner of Udupi District Dr M T Reju
While the May 23, 2011, order of the Karnataka High Court on extension of Yeshwanthpur-Mangalore train (No. 16517/518) to Karwar had kindled hopes of people in coastal Karnataka as well as those from..
Former chief minister Yeddyurappa failed to turn up before the Special Lokayukta Court which had issued summons to
Shri Krishna Mutt of Udupi provides the best platform to display the talent for those who pursues their chosen art assiduously. In addition to this, the Paryaya Shree of Shiruru Mutt Shri Laxmivara Theertha has more interest in extraordinary arts. Such one art of writing
A woman at Miraj in Sangli district has committed suicide by hanging in her house in a bid to support Anna Hazare’s fast, with
The debate on the Lokpal bills will take place in the Lok Sabha on Saturday. The debate will start at 11 AM with an opening address by Finance
The holy Relic of St. Don Bosco which was kept for veneration in Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva on Thursday, August 25, 2011 since its ceremonial reception in the morning at 9 am was given an emotional farewell by the devotees on Friday, August 26, 2011 after..
August 2011: Students of 8th and 9th standard of St. Mary’s Pre University College were distributed free cycles under
Dear Dr Manmohan Singh Ji, I am grateful to you and the Parliament that you all have respected our movement. I have the highest
The three men facing death penalty for the 1991 assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi will be hanged Sep 9 in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore prison, a jail official said
Parliament will on Saturday hold a special sitting to take up the Lokpal issue in a bid to end the dragging fast by Anna Hazare even as the 74-year-old anti-corruption campaigner hardened his stand on his key three demands. The decision to hold a special sitting of parliament to break..
The Karnataka High Court today dismissed as withdrawn a petition filed by former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa praying for
Dried plums have been found to have a positive effect on bone health, and a Florida State University researcher has said that eating them could help prevent fractures
A breakthrough seems to be in sight over the Lokpal logjam with the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government ready to meet some
Karnataka State Agricultural Labourers Union - Kundapur Taluk Samiti began 3 days strike on Thursday, in front of Udupi Deputy Commissioner’s Office, demanding housing plots to those who do not have their own house and also with other demands of labourers under..
If we have to live healthy, then the plantation should be abundant in the environment around us. But recently for
A division bench of the Kerala High Court Thursday stayed a single bench verdict ordering national carrier Air India to pay
The students of the educational institutions of Shirva Parish including those of Don Bosco English Medium High School, priests from the parish and neighbouring parishes, Salesian priests, parishioners of Shirva and other..Video]
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Smt. Jayanthi V. Bhat, wife of Vedamurthy Vedavyasaraya Bhat, Senior Archaka of Bantakal Shri Durgaparameshvari Temple, passed away after a brief illness
Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday asserted that he was no marionette manipulated by his predecessor B S Yeddyurappa, but was ’’a puppet in the
The University Grants Commission (UGC) Assisted New Block of St. Mary’s College, Shirva with spacious class rooms, conference hall with LCD facility, computer laboratory, large library and College..[Video]
Anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare, who is on a hunger strike for the tenth day on Thursday has set three conditions to the government
Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday moved a resolution conveying the sense of the House on the Lokpal Bill in the Lok Sabha but no voting took place on the motion. Accrding to a reliable source, Anna Hazare will be ending..
Karnataka State Tailors Association (Regd) Shirva zone donated funds for the medical treatment of a poor sick child. The fund was handed over by zone Samithi
After the meeting between Team Anna And the government remained inconclusive on Wednesday night, Anna Hazare addressed
Passenger traffic at Mangalore Airport has increased in the first seven months of this year, when compared with the corresponding period last year. The total traffic has increased from 4.74 lakh passengers from January to July in 2010 to 4.83 lakh passengers..
The historical church of Our Lady of Health, Shirva is fully geared up to welcome the relic of Don Bosco on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 9 am. Along with the priests of the parish, Salesian community of priests and brothers and..
A renovated and air-conditioned Town Hall will be ready by December here, if everything goes on according to the plans of the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC). All major government functions used to be held at the Aroor Lakshminarayana Rao Town Hall till two years ago.
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has slashed travel fare in its Volvo buses between Mangalore Airport and Mangalore
A fish technologist has designed a portable insulated fish-hold from old, discarded refrigerators to store fresh fish without
Close to 14 per cent Bangaloreans have fallen prey to diabetes, a silent killer that has spread its tentacles far and wide over
Oration program on the topic “Woman and Education” was held at M.S.R.S.College Shirva on Tuesday 23rd August 2011. The
The Karnataka High Court Thursday declined to stay prosecution of former chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa for corruption. The bench of Justice Ajit Gunjal and Justice B.V. Nagarathna rejected Yeddyurappa’s petition seeking stay on the prosecution and challenging Governor..
A four-year-old boy, who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom by five persons when he was playing near his house in Doddaballapur town three days ago, was rescued from Gauribidnur in Chikkaballapur district, on Wednesday. Police have arrested one of the five suspects..
Massive torch rally “Triveni Sangama” conducted in Shirva on Tuesday evening led by Social Activist Ananthraya Shenoy, for the elimination of corruption, in support of Gandhian Anna Hazare who is on fasting for the implementation of the Janalokpal Bill.
Jaison Suvaris Takode, the editor of nammabedra.com, has accused A. V. Ganesh, the RTI officer of Moodubidri Town Municipality of not providing information requested under the RTI Act. He was addressing reporters at a press conference held at Moodubidri today.
Top industrialists have expressed concern over the impact that worsening corruption has on their businesses and said there is no short-cut to
CM D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday assured leaders of the International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations (IFKCA) that Christian Development Board announced by the state government would be set up soon. The government would appoint a suitable person..
Anna Hazare, whose fast entered the ninth day on Wednesday, refused to be put on a intravenous drip despite doctors advising him to do
The all-party meeting on the Lokpal Bill on Wednesday failed to arrive at a consensus with leaders cutting across party lines making it clear that Parliament was supreme. All the parties at the meeting made it clear that some of the provisions of the Jan Lokpal Bill put
Even as the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government took the first major step to engage with Team Anna on the issue of a strong Lokpal
Anna Hazare warned the United Progressive Alliance to pass the Jan Lokpal Bill by August 30 or face unprecedented street protests.
Expressing solidarity with Anna Hazare’s agitation for a stronger anti-corruption law, All India Railwaymen’s Federation will hold a sit-in at Ramlila
A remote Indian village is a highly unlikely location to set up a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit to serve a client in the United States. But 75 km from Mangalore city lies Mundaje, a breathtakingly beautiful village with verdant paddy fields, areca trees, pepper..
Grand Shri Krishna Leevothsava celebrated with devotion in Udupi on Monday evening. With this celebration the Krishna Janmastami of Shri Krishna Mutt is concluded in a splendour manner. Since it is the paryaya tenure of Shiruru Shree, as per the expectations of the people..
The Krishna Mutt’s Shri Krishna Leelothsava which is being celebrated in more and more splendour manner every
On Aug.20, 2011 – on â€World Konkani Day’, history was created. â€Jagotik Konknni Songhotton’ – J.K.S. (Global Konkani Organization), was established. This is indeed a momentous event! â€JKS’ unites Konkani people through-out the globe and will strive to ensure a bright future for
When Shiruru Shree had ascended to the Paryaya Peeta, he had made Krishna’s Rathabeedi free of vehicles. Now the Mutt’s respected devotees have urged Shree to make the Rathabeedi free of business activities, which would invite to have opposition – protest again on Rathabeedi.
Udenthichim Neketram, Moodbidri Varado catholic Association to celebrate Monti Fest & Fancy Dress Competition for Children on 15th September 2011 at Karama Center Hall, Karama. So, we invite you, lets all of us the ..
Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated in a unique way by organising eight different varieties of games and sports jointly sponsored by Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Gramabhivruddhi Yojane (SKDGY..[Video]
SpiceJet is all set to touch down in this coastal city with the winter schedule commencing from October 25. SpiceJet has given its proposal to Airports Authority of India (AAI) to start two flights from Mangalore to Bangalore, and one each to Hyderabad, and Chennai.
Tobacco consumption is causing nearly half of head and neck cancers in the country, a study by a cancer research centre said here Sunday.
St. Joseph’s Konkani Welfare Association Mira Road celebrated Konkani Diwas on Sunday 21st August 2011. The programme started with welcome Dance. Mr. William Machado, Dramatist, Fr. Ivan D’Souza, Fr. Dominic Vaz, Mr. John Crasta (President of Assocation), Mrs. Sofia D’Sa
With the increase in population of monkeys in the town, the residents of Gundlupet are a worried lot. The monkeys are attacking
Stepping up its attack on the ruling UPA, the main opposition BJP on Sunday demanded Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s immediate resignation for ”miserably” failing to
My intention is to have development in the state without any politics, the way of my work itself is the answer to the critics of the opposition, said Karnataka State Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. He was speaking in the felicitation function held in Kaup town led by MLA..
Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda, visiting Udupi for the first time after becoming CM, visited various temples, met Sheers of Mutt, conducted Yaga, Homa and Pooja with gratitude on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday night he went to Kollur, stayed there, on Sunday morning..
Sri Krishna is today one of the most widely revered and most popular of all Hindu Gods. He is worshipped as the eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna is also worshipped as a supreme god in his own..
Even as the State Government paints a rosy picture of its finances, the statistics tell a different story. The total debt stock of the government has been inching towards
While accepting the offer of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for a dialogue on resolving the impasse on the formulation of the Lokpal legislation
Top ministers, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and some MPs on Monday faced protests on the issue of the Lokpal Bill after people gathered
An 18-month-old boy survived a 45-foot fall after being thrown from the fourth-floor balcony of a Byculla building by a maid on Sunday afternoon. Rehan Khakra fell on concrete, yet escaped with a minor concussion and shallow cuts. Doctors speculated the fall might have been broken..
As part of Shri Krishna Janmashtami festival, Shri Brahmalingeshwara Bhajan Mandali organised various sports and games such as breaking the pot with blindfold events in the premises of Shri Brahmalingeshwara Temple,
Karnataka Lokayukta Police today registered an FIR against former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members in connection with the anti-corruption watchdog’s report into illegal mining.
With a accidental fire in the ‘Indira Awaz’ house of Geetha of Padu Grama in Kaup, cloths and other materials got burned. With these damages thousands of rupees loss
The success of democracy is hidden in the education. Teacher who is in regular practice will succeed in activating the good
A Lokayukta court today issued summons to former Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa and nine others on a private
This is the sad story of rain the good friend of the farmers causing trouble like a enemy. The rain which is pouring continuously since the last one month has been destroying coconut, beetle nut, black pepper and other such crops in Innanje, Bantakal, Shirva, Sooda, Mudarangadi
There is plan to construct 25 district stadiums and 118 Taluk stadiums in the state, announced Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. CM who also holds the portfolios of Sports and Youth Service, was speaking upon inaugurating the Udupi District Indoor Stadium on Saturday
As long as I remain as the Chief Minister I am committed to make Udupi district an beautiful tourist sanctuary, announced Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda. He was speaking upon laying the foundation stone for the construction of 32 feet tall single
It is not important that how long I will be in power, but how much work I will do is important, said new Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda which was deeply touching. He was speaking in Udupi on Saturday addressing the BJP workers, upon receiving floods of felicitations..
I have not yet thought about getting elected for Vidhana Sabha or Vidhana Parishat, there is still 6 months time for that, said
Now, you can eat as much as you like without putting on extra pounds. And you can even receive all the benefits of exercise without leaving the sofa.
It is celebrated as Naada Habba all over the city and the temple town is gearing up for the celebrations on Sunday. There was brisk sale of flowers and fruits at Car
What constitutes civil society? What is the meaning of ‘civil’? What is Lok Pal? These were just some of the questions
Contending that corruption can no longer be ignored and the voice of ’aam-aadmi’ should now be heard, former Karnataka Lokayukta Hegde
In Kunjarugiri Shri Durgadevi Temple, which is more than 100 feet above the sea level, the grand festivities with special fair will be celebrated on every Sona Shukrara (Friday) of the Simha (Leo) month. From hundreds
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In another setback to former chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, the Lokayukta on Saturday directed the Lokayukta police to probe into the allegations against him in the
The Mahathma Gandhi Rastriya Udyoga Khatari Yojane, special village meeting of the year 2010–11 was held on 18th August
Gun firing has taken place in a Jewelry showroom in the city on Friday evening. Police have suspected that this could be the act of underworld for Haptha. This incident has taken place in Airody Jewelers in Airody Building located in Sanskrit College Road. Friday evening..
The New Block of St. Mary’s College, Shirva, with ground plus three floors, built at the cost of around one crore rupees will be inaugurated and blessed on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 9.30 am.
The worldwide pilgrim relics of St John Bosco, the nineteenth century Italian priest and educator popularly known as â€Don Bosco’, will arrive at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva near Udupi on August 25, 2011 at 9.00 am. This pilgrimage that began on January 31, 2009..
The Udupi Zone High School Girls Kabaddi Tournament was held in the premises of St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle on Saturday, 20 August 2011. The tournament inauguration.. [Video]
NR Narayana Murthy on Friday stepped down as Chairman of Infosys, bringing the curtains down on his 30-years of illustrious
Anna Hazare’s fast demanding a strong Lokpal to tackle corruption crossed 100 hours in New Delhi on Saturday, with the Gandhian
A team of 36 doctors, assisted by ace heart specialist Dr Naresh Trehan, would be monitoring the health of Anna Hazare round the clock
The experts advise you to sleep off those extra kilos. Does it get any easier than that? If you think this is too good to be true, read on as we back up the claims with solid
On the occasion of the Independence Day Celebrations held at Shirva Samudaya Health Centre, Rotary President Ronald
South Kenara Photographers Association (S.K.P.A.) which is always known for its activities favouring the society, celebrated the World Photographers day on Friday in a distinctive manner. The Association members of Udupi zone, conducted a massive bike rally..
On the occasion of the Independence day celebration, Senior Lab Technician Udaya Kumar Shetty was felicitated in the Health
New Chief Minister of the State D.V. Sadananda Gowda will be arriving to Kaup on 20th August and grand welcoming will
At a time when the UPA is on backfoot over Gandhian Anna Hazare’s indefinite fast, pressing for a stronger Lokpal Bill, government has hinted that it was ready to talk to Team Anna to find a midway, if approached formally. The indications came after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
During the Independence day celebrations, Udupi district In charge Minister Dr. V.S. Acharya felicitated Salim Javed for his
Protest in support of Anna Hazare who is on the fasting movement, is still continued on Thursday in Inna Grama of Padubidri. Prashanth Shetty led the protest. On Thursday the participation of Venkamma, an elderly woman of the Grama, was special.
Three days after he shook the government and sparked popular protests, social activist Anna Hazare finally walked out of Tihar Jail amid loud cheers
Muddu Krishna fancy dress competitions were held at Padubelle Shri Narayanaguru English Medium School, on the occasion of
Belman Lions Club and Lioness Club felicitated Vasantha M. who has been the resource person and has contributed in the
In a meeting held at M.G.M College, Udupi on August 16, 2011 at 4 pm, it was decided that the Birth Centenary of world renowned painter Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar (KK Hebbar) will be observed on September 16, 17 and 18..
In a programme held in Jnana Ganga PU College, Nellikatte on August 15, 2011 at 10.30 am, 47 children of the members of G.I.C. Co-Operative Society were given Rs. 500 each as scholarship. Besides, 11 other.. [Video]
Udupi district level “Kesaru Gadde Kreedakoota” traditional sports meet in the muddy fields, near Jalanjaru Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple, will be held on 21st August 2011. This sports meet will be jointly organized by Majoor Nagarika Samiti, Lions Club Parkala and Old Students Association
Doubts have been raised over the way the police are investigating the Someshwara party case, in which Sharan Pumpwell, Mangalore convenor of the Bajrang Dal, is an accused and has been declared absconding. For, Mr. Pumpwell has been using his mobile phone.
Shirva Rotary Interact Club of Don Bosco English Medium High School, Shirva and Chyavana Paramedical Research Center of Udupi jointly organised a day’s camp on blood grouping and awareness on blood donation recently. The Director of the Chyavana Udupi, P.A.Bhat Kallianpur..
Anna Hazare will launch his protest at Ramlila Maidan on Friday as the venue is yet to get readied for the fast and will stay
Even as Anna Hazare remained in Tihar Jail demanding unconditional release and permission to fast as long as he wants to, his supporters have
Pramila Pinto student of Pamboor Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, who won gold and bronze medals in Special
Social activist Suma S. Nayak was appointed as the new President of Rajapura Saraswatha Brahmana Women’s
Kaup Vidyaniketana Group of Education and Kaup Rotary, led the beach cleaning
Taking apples daily is one way of keeping risks linked with cardio health at bay. Catherine Bondonno, doctoral student in pharmacology at the University of Western..
Eighty-one-year-old Bhramarlal Joshi was quoting Vatsyayan when he married his 61-year-old bride Pramodini Paranjape in a special ceremony here on Tuesday in the presence of his half-a-dozen grandchildren and grown-up sons, daughter-in-laws and daughters.
Students of M.S.R.S. College Shirva went out of their classes and conducted protest against the detention of Anna Hazare who
Two youths pretending to purchase the goods have robbed Rs. 20,000 and ran away from a shop in Bannaje on Tuesday.
Perhaps, people of Udupi never before protested in such a huge numbers! From Wednesday morning until evening, elders - youngsters, women – men, students – employed, all got to streets in thousands and supported Anna the biggest voice ever against the corruption..
Cricketers and their penchant for philanthropy is well known. It was a certain ’Beefy’ aka Ian Terence Botham who captivated the world’s imagination with his ’Hannibal Walk’ in 1988 raising funds for Leukaemia research. Cricketers since then including legends including former..
The Karnataka high court on July 8 directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate a case of unnatural death report 59/09 registered in Belthangady police station limits in Dakshina Kannada. The case pertains to death of Fr James Mukalel, the in-charge parish priest..
Under the â€Suvarna Grama Yojane’, a computer training institute was inaugurated by the â€Rashtriya Computer Saksharatha Samithi’, a project of Indian Government’s Computer Literacy Movement, at the Almeida Complex
Students of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial College and Upendra Pai Memorial College conducted protest march on Tuesday led by the Udupi Jilla Nagarika Samithi, supporting the movement of Anna Hazare for implementing Lokpal Bill and protesting the policy of the central..
In a dramatic turn of events, the government on Tuesday decided to release social activist Anna Hazare and his seven associates from Tihar Jail,
The Delhi Police has allowed Anna Hazare to go ahead with his fast at New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for seven days and may extend it. Hazare
As news of anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare’s detention and then arrest spread, supporters in cities across the country began to come out to protest - many to court arrest. In Mumbai, 50 people have been..
Independence day grand celebrations held at Shanthinikethana English Medium Higher Primary School Alevoor. Bangalore Wipro
On the occasion of 65th Independence day, Kaup MLA Lalaji Mendon unfurled the national flag on Monday at Kaup Bungalow
“Koti – Chennaya Seva Yuva Balaga” which was established recently donated cash to the family of young student Harshit
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni on Tuesday claimed that no instructions were issued to Delhi Police by the Central Govt.
State government has reserved rupees 330 crores for the development of Schedule Caste communities and rupees 1,600 crores for the Schedule Tribes, said District In charge Minister Dr. V.S. Acharya. He was speaking upon inaugurating the Students Hostel for the
Civil society activist Anna Hazare is likely to be released on Tuesday after he was arrested and sent to Tihar Jail as Delhi Police moved to stop his fast-unto-death to
A free eye-checkup camp was organized at the Jnana Ganga PU College, Nellikatte, Moodubelle on Monday, August 15, 2011 at 10 am. The camp was organized in association with Rotary Club, Manipura.. [Video]
On rain-free Monday, August 15, 2011, a large number of devotees of Our Lady of Vailankani made their way from early morning to the Shrine in the premises of the Church of Stella Maris, Kalmady to manifest their..
It was a harrowing Independence Day for the passengers of the Air India Express on Monday. They should have landed at the
In the 31st National Seniors Athletics Championship conducted by the National Senior Athletics Federation, in Pondicherry
Mrs. Teresa D’Souza (80), wife of late Alfred D’Souza, A.D. Villa, Madikettu, Moodubelle (Jesu Rai Ward) passed away
The 65th Independence Day was celebrated with unfurling of the national flag at various educational institutions and organisations in and around Moodubelle with great enthusiasm and reverence to the nation. India completed 64 years of independence when.. [Video]
In the developing society, due to the natural political differences of situations Udupi – Chickmagalur MP D.V. Sadananda Gowda has become the Chief Minister. Under his able leadership all-round development of the state will take place, said Udupi District In charge
Central government has no objection if Anna Hazare conducts fasting movement without causing any problem to people, said Member of Rajya Sabha Oscar Fernandes. He was speaking to the press reporters in Udupi on Monday. He justified the accusations made by Congress
Social activist Anna Hazare and the government appear to be headed for a showdown with the anti-corruption
Some of the CBSC, ICSC syllabus English Medium Schools of the district, forgetting that they are in India, were conducting the Independence day celebrations on 14th August (on Pakistan’s Independence day)
Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda was received with a great deal of love, affection and reverence by the people of Dakshina
Sathurine Saldanha, 73 yrs old, Basrikatte/Kogre, Koppa Taluk, Chikmagalur district. Husband of Lenny, Son of LR Saldanha and Brigit Saldanha, Brother of
Fishermen offered offered ‘Samudra Pooja’ at Tannirbavi beach here on Saturday. The programme was organised by Mangalooru
Eggs are not bad for heart health, say experts. US egg expert Dr Don McNamara insists that their bad reputation is no longer warranted and even Heart Foundation has
As one entered the main gate of the church from the road for 7.30 am Mass on Sunday, August14, 2011, he could see a number of vehicles neatly lined up, two wheelers towards the right and four wheelers towards the left. This arrangement was made for the blessing of the vehicles..
On the eve of Independence Day celebrations, an elaborate ground-to-air security apparatus has been put in place in
Union Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday said there would be no more tax-free zones in the country. Tax-free zone status in
After visiting Gangotri, we were on the road towards our third destination-Kedarnath. As we had started our journey from Gangotri at around 4 pm, by the time we reached
Travelogue, CharDham, Ganges
A prominent lead actor in Hindi cinema during late 1950s and 1960s, Shammi Kapoor passed away today (Sunday, August 14, 2011) at 5.15 am. He was suffering from Renal Chronic failure and was admitted at Breach candy hospital, where he breathed his last.
Blessing of various vehicles belonging to the parishioners of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was held in the Church premises on Sunday, 14 August 2011 after the morning Mass. The blessing was organised by the..
The war of words between team Anna and the government reached a new low on Sunday with the Congress calling him “corrupt” and Hazare openly daring the Congress to prove the allegations labelled against him. Anna Hazare vowed to continue his fast from August 16
On the occasion of the celebration of India’s 65th Independence Day today, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh played out a tradition that started with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru - unfurling the national flag at the Red Fort and then addressing the nation from the ramparts.
Unfurling of the Indian National Flag was held in front of the church after the mass. Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis , parish priest was the president of the function and Mr.Fedrick Menezes Vice President of Parish Council was the chief guest. Brian Noronha president of ICYM welcomed the gathering.
In preparation of the Annual Feast of Our Lady of Vailankani Shrine-Kalmady, the parishioners organized a colourful and elegant Offerings (Hore-Kanike) Procession on Saturday, 13 August 2011 at 2.30 pm from Adi-Udupi
Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Saturday said he would lay emphasis on toning up the administration and giving thrust to development works. The BJP government had been focussing on development ever since it assumed office in the state
Among many festivals in India, Raksha Bandhan or â€Rakhi’ is one of the significant festivals that is being celebrated on the auspicious full moon day during the Shravan month. This year the festival falls on Saturday,
Himmelfarb Gallery of Tai Sophia Institute in Laurel (Maryland, USA) is holding a quilt exhibition based on Hindu Kolam designs till August 27. Titled “Pieces as Prayers: Kolam and Kaleidoscope Quilts”, this art quilts exhibition is by artist Lauren Kingsland, who was inspired by Kolam designs
The Annual General Body Meeting of the Belle Milk Producers’ Association for the year 2010-11 was held on Saturday, 13
Reliance Communications, India’s fully integrated telecommunications service provider, today announced attractive offers on recharges for the special occasion of the 64th anniversary of winning our Independence.
Gujarat High Court on Friday rejected IPS officer Rahul Sharma’s petition seeking details of the grounds on which he was served a show cause notice
Congress and BJP activists on Saturday clashed with each other while staging protests on different issues at Sulia near here, prompting the police
The US embassy has expressed deep regret over an alleged racial comment made by the Vice Consul of the US Consulate in Chennai, Maureen
The cash-strapped Air India (AI) does not want to pay compensation of Rs 75 lakh to victims of the 2010 Mangalore AI crash.
Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda will be visiting Dakshina Kannada, his home district, for the first time on Saturday, after he became the CM
India on Thursday asked Pakistan to free Sarabjit Singh, an Indian national on death row who was convicted for alleged involvement in multiple blasts
World famous drummer Shivamani’s music fiesta, entertainment by hundreds wearing tiger costumes, folk games competitions, traditional Vittalapindi and inauguration by Dr. D. Virendra Hegde of Dharmastala are the highlights of the Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt’s Shri Krishna Janmastami this
India on Friday called US’ comments asking for restraint in dealing with peaceful protests a "needless" one. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson
Popular snake expert Gururaja Sanil has safely caught a huge Kalinga snake in a agricultural farm at Hardali Mandali Grama of Kundapura on Wednesday and then left it in the forest. This snake was wandering in the agricultural farm at Hardali Mandali Grama of Kundapura
Under the Basava Housing project total 2,000 houses have been allotted, out of them 6 houses are already completed and 348 houses are under construction, said Jilla Panchayath Vice President Jyothi S. Shetty. She was speaking in her presidential address
The Mayawati government on Wednesday night banned the release of Prakash Jha’s controversial Hindi film ’Aarakshan’
Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist Amandeep Singh (49kg) was the lone Indian boxer to reach the finals of the Asian
Spelling more trouble for former Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, the Lokayukta police has registered an FIR against him under
The annual feast celebrations of Our Lady of Vailankani will be held at Stella Maris Church Kalmadi, Malpe, Udupi on Monday 15th August 2011, informed Rev. Fr. Joseph D’Souza – Parish Priest, in a press conference. Stella Maris Church, Kalmadi is dedicated to Mother Mary.
Literature award for the chosen Kannada literature at the state level has been initiated in the name of Dr. H. Shantharam, Administrative Officer of Manipal Academy of General Education. This time the novel “Sapna” written by Gopalakrishna Pai has been chosen for Dr. H. Shantharam
Two students from Manipal who had come to Kaup beach for outing got drowned in the water on Wednesday. The deceased are; Abhijit Singh (21) son of Kuldip Singh from Chandigarh and Kish Jan (21) from Macedonia. They, altogether 5 of them studying in Manipal
Shirva Mahila Mandala, which is one of the leading Associations of the district, often conducts varieties of programs in their area, thus always involve themselves in the social activities. The women’s traditional games – meet - food “Aatid Onji Dina” conducted by them
Deposits of Indians in Swiss banks have shown a steady decline over the years and had more than halved to Rs. 9,295 crore last year from
Suitable environment is to be created for exploring the talents of children. Co-education is crucial for children to blossom physically, mentally, educationally and creatively, said Mallika Rao – President of Belman Grama Panchayath.
As every year, this year also the Titular Feast of St. Lawrence (Tharikechem Festh) was celebrated with great fervour and devotion by the parishioners of Moodubelle on
Titular
The parishioners of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor, Udupi, welcomed and felicitated H.E.Bishop Dr.Aloysius Paul D’Souza on 17th July 2011 on his visit to the parish. The parish priest Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis welcomed
Tuesday entirely belonged to the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. After successfully managing to engage the government in a debate in Parliament over the CWG issue, BJP tore into the government for the "massive scandal" as it put the blame for Suresh Kalmadi’s appointment
The examinees have a right to inspect answer-sheets under the transparency law, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled. The evaluated answer-sheets
Karnataka Lokayukta Shivaraj Patil on Tuesday said he would act on the illegal mining report submitted by his predecessor and Governor Bhardwaj’s
There can be no better example to exhibit the poor workmanship of the private contractor and the carelessness of the Udupi City Municipality than this one. The state highway between Udupi and Manipal had been widened and the light poles were installed
Sportswear was distributed to 60 students of St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Monday, August 8, 2011 at in a brief function held at 3.30 pm in the PU College Hall. The sportswear was distributed on behalf of Moodubelle Charitable Trust. The function was
Three persons were killed when police opened fire to disperse agitating farmers at Maval near here who protested against laying of a water pipeline
IIM-Ranchi has come up with an unique idea of mapping the brain of famous personalities like MS Dhoni, Mamata
United Mangaloreans Kuwait [UMK] Group once again takes the opportunity to organize a "Fun Filled Evening 2011", on Friday, 7 October 2011, at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at 5.30p.m.,
Karnataka CM DV Sadananda Gowda on Monday expanded his ministry inducting 21 with Cabinet rank but left out Reddy brothers and Sreeramulu.
In India the undivided family system which has been in practice since generations is now diminishing. Rotary International Club with the world message has made the family environment alive again, said Kuthyaru Krishnamurthy Bhat – Former Managing Trustee of
Rotary Club released their first Rotary International District 3180 zone-3 monthly magazine “Valayavani”. The magazine was
Bullion gained 1.7 percent on Tuesday, roaring to all-time highs for a second consecutive session as equity markets dived on growing fears of a global recession after last week’s cut in the United States’s credit rating. At multi commodity exchange Gold benchmark futures
The newly constituted St. Lawrence Ward celebrated the feast of their patron saint on Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 6.30 pm at the residence of Mark D’Souza, Kandiga. The ward members had offered the thanksgiving Mass on Saturday, August 6, 2011 and the ward get-together
Konkani language is one of the recognised languages in India and is also the mother tongue of Hindus, Muslims and Christians of the coastal areas from Cochin in Kerala up to South Kenara, Udupi, North Kenara and Goa. It has history, culture and has distinctive varieties.
The BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 546 points down on Monday in sync with the global markets that reacted to S&P’s downgrade of the US credit
As one of the 15-largest foreign creditors to the U.S., India’s exposure to the United States’ ballooning debts is estimated at USD 41 billion
Early diagnosis and treatment is very important for all. But diagnostic tests and preventive health check-ups are more essential for the elderly. There can be many
Gold prices breached the crucial Rs. 25,000-level for the first time ever in history here, tracking strong trends in global markets where financial
The real Tulu culture can be witnessed in the months of Aashaada and Shravana, when people celebrate Aati in different places, opined
Former Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister Katta Subramanya Naidu and his son Katta Jagadish were Monday sent to judicial custody
The district BJP unit has decided to extend a grand welcome to Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda when he visits the district soon. Addressing a
"No man is an island." People are social creatures, we like being around people, and we like making friends. We like them so much; we even have a day devoted to celebrating all of the friendships that give us those warm, fuzzy feelings.
The Moodubelle Unit of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) will organise the Annual Cultural â€Pratibha Divas’ on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 4.30pm in the Parish Hall. On this occasion, the ICYM has planned
The sinking of the ship MV Rak off the coast of Mumbai has led to oil spill. A statement issued by the Coast Guard said that 1.5 - 2 tons of oil
In continuing search and seizures of illegally mined iron ore after the July 29 Supreme Court ban on mining in the district, police have seized 200 tonnes
The Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Sunshine Paradise, residential flats at Shirva constructed by SIMON PROMOTERS & DEVELOPERS was held at Pilarkhana Junction, opposite Corporation Bank (Pernal Branch) on 6th
With the impending visit of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court to Megalahalli, Bheemasamudra and other areas
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday asserted that India’s growth story is intact and the country would achieve appreciable economic
Senior counsel B V Acharya was appointed the new Advocate General of Karnataka on Saturday, officials said here. Hailing from Udupi taluk
The investors were left poorer by over Rs 1.33 lakh crore after Friday’s stock market crash, even as the market managed to
Extending support to social activist Anna Hazare over Lokpal Bill issue, Mumbai’s famous dabba-walas (lunch-box carriers) on Friday said there
When yoga goes to the dogs, they call it doga. And while doga may not measure up, fitness-wise, to a game of fetch or a run on the beach, experts say practicing yoga with your pet can soothe the not-so-savage breasts of both person and pooch. "I consider it partner yoga,"
Women are waiting longer to start a family and may have fewer children than planned due to tough economic times, according to a new study. Sixty one per cent of mothers questioned in a survey said they were worried about not having enough money to raise their children and 72 percent
The police have scaled down security to the 800-year-old Sri Krishna Temple/Math here on account of reduced threat
Rains continued to lash heavily in the district on Thursday with Moodbidri receiving the highest rainfall of 102.2 mm followed by Bantwal
After engaging themselves in a week-long battle for the CM’s post, the factions within the state BJP are now fighting for their pie in the Cabinet.As a result, D V Sadananda Gowda, who had planned to take oath along with a few ministers, had to take oath alone on Thursday,
Karnataka’s new Lokayukata (ombudsman) Justice Shivaraj V Patil Wednesday said he would study the investigation report into mining scam
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday underwent successful surgery in a New York hospital for an undisclosed ailment while her son
A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) trooper shot dead a female colleague at the Yamuna Bank metro station here Friday
Newly sworn in Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Thursday said development and good governance would be the focus
People of Udupi district have received world recognition that they are intelligent, alert, punctual and honest, it is because, from ancient time here good virtuous cultured education was given. To get recognition in all the fields, it is only possible through good education, said Karkala MLA
Greetings to you on behalf of the Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) of Our Lady Of Rosary Church, Doha Qatar. As announced by Fr, Anand during the konkani mass, Konkani Speaking Committee is pleased to inform you that in preparation for Monthi fest
Pointing a direct finger towards the involvement of Prime Minister’s Office in the Commonwealth Games scam probe, the Controller and Accounting General of India, Vinod Rai on Friday said the Suresh Kalmadi was appointed the chairman of the CWG Organising Committee
Former Supreme Court judge Shivaraj V Patil was today sworn in as new Karnataka Lokayukta by Governor H R Bhardwaj. Retired Karnataka HC
DV Sadananda Gowda has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Thursday. The swearing-in ceremony took place at 1630 hours
The Desire,’ a Hindi feature film scripted and directed by R. Sarath, has been selected to the New York City International Film Festival, 2011
The government should end subsidised domestic cooking gas (LPG) for people with income of more than Rs 6 lakh per annum, a
Team Anna on Thursday began burning copies of the government’s version of the Lokpal Bill that was tabled in Parliament today. Team Anna said the symbolic protest would continue till August 16 when Gandhian Anna Hazare will go on fast to protest
Gold Wednesday hit an all-time high by rising Rs 640 to Rs 24,330 per 10 grams on heavy buying by stockists, driven by a rally
Following the visit to our first destination, Yamunotri in the course of the Char Dham pilgrimage cum tour, we proceeded from Rana Chatti towards the next destination, Gangotri in the afternoon of the second day of our tour. As Sachhu, our driver suspected that one of the tyres of the Tata Sumo might have been punctured, got it rectified at the nearest facility which took nearly forty-five minutes.
Travelogue, CharDham, Ganges
Worship of snakes had been fairly widespread before the Aryan invasion. The Aryans later incorporated the snake worship into Hinduism Hindu mythological books are filled with stories, fables and pictures of snakes. Lord Vishnu’s couch is the green, thousand
KCAUK organized its annual picnic to Llandudno in Wales on 30th July 2011. This year the spirit of the picnic began at Manchester with the journey starting at 08:15 AM, picking up around 20 families of KCA UK living in the North of England. The next stop was Warrington at 09.00 am,
Outgoing Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Tuesday moved the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of the Lokayukta
N Santosh Hegde retired as Karnataka Lokayukta on Tuesday after an “eventful” five years in office and said effort by some ministers to discredit
A youth 40 years ago, who was the student leader of the then undivided South Kenara district has become the Chief Minister now. Perhaps that youth did dream or not that one day he will become the CM, but the internal crisis in BJP has elevated him to the seat of Chief Minister.
The government should end subsidised domestic cooking gas (LPG) for people with income of more than Rs. 6 lakh per annum, a Parliamentary panel
A parliamentary panel has rapped on the knuckles of the BCCI and Income Tax Department, alleging that four teams of the cash-rich IPL
“World breastfeeding week” program was held at Primary Health Centre Hall Belman. Upon inaugurating the program Mallika Rao
After a bout of continuous rains for many days there was some respite on Monday, August 1, 2011 as throughout the day people were spared from the wet-spell. However, by evening it started pouring again and incessant rains continued till morning of Tuesday,
It is not yet sure whether D.V. Sadananda Gowda will become the Chief Minister or not, but there are strong rumours that Udupi Jilla BJP President Udayakumar Shetty and former MLA and present President of Yuva Morcha Sunil Kumar are already preparing for...
Hours before Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde demitted office, outgoing Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Tuesday filed a petition before him
Unable to reach a consensus, senior BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh will leave for Bangalore on Tuesday evening to decide
Congress on Monday dared social activist Anna Hazare to contest from Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha seat here after the latter released findings
"In Christian Church marriage is a Sacrament and indissoluble. Thus there can be annulment but no divorce in Church Marriage", said Fr. Sunil Kumar D’Souza, Associate Judicial Vicar of Ecclesiastical Tribunal of Mangalore Diocese speaking at a meeting
B.S. Yeddyurappa resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Sunday after putting up a stiff resistance for five days, sparking a high political drama
You stare at me not because of my clothes but because I’m a woman’, read one of the placards as the recently famous ‘slutwalk’ protests
Disagreement between the BJP central leadership and the BS Yeddyurappa camp on Sunday over the latter’s choice of Udipi MP Sadanand Gowda for the post of Karnataka Chief Minister forced the party to defer the exercise till August 3.
In what may spell fresh trouble for the UPA government, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has accused the PMO of giving Suresh Kalmadi, the Congress MP from Pune, a free hand in running the 2010 Commonwealth Games Organizing Committee
For a casual onlooker passing by Nehru Maidan in July, it would seem like any other football match: a team of tiny, yet enthusiastic boys taking on
As Dr. V. S. Acharya has lagged behind in the race for the new Chief Minister, the desperate BJP workers in Udupi are trying everything they can for at least D. V. Sadananda Gowda MP of Udupi - Chickmagalur to be the new Chief Minister of state. For this they are
We get to read, hear and use the word “Illegal” so often these days, I thought it is time to put it in perspective. One picture is worth a thousand words. So, join me:
Hospet, this once green town in Bellary District in the heart of southern India has recently turned the color of rust. “It’s everywhere,” P.N. Sreepad, warns a guest upon checking in his
Illigal Mining
Pankaj Advani (PSPB) raced to his fifth title in the senior National billiards championship with a 5-1 drubbing of Balachandra
Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday vowed to go ahead with his hunger strike on August 16 to press for a stronger
The Udupi CMC has issued a ban order against using plastics below 40 microns within the city limits from August 1,
One agency came and removed the slabs, while another removed the silt from the drain. The third agency came and took
If anyone is capable of raising the voice then he or she can make uproar on any silly issue for any long time, this is what happened in the Udupi City Municipality meeting on Saturday. The issue of the uproar is whether a member of one ward going and working in another ward is right or wrong.
Department of Surgery, KMC Mangalore is conducting a Continued Medical Education Program along with live surgical workshop over three days from July 29th till 31st. This is aimed not only at training post graduate student from all over Karnataka and Kerala; but also to demonstrate latest techniq
A terror attack on the Amarnath Yatra was foiled by the CPRF on Saturday (July 30). The bus was on its way back from the Yatra. There were 3 IEDS detected but they were diffused on time. According to reports CRPF personnel defused three IEDs that were kept in the bus.
A defiant BS Yeddyurappa is reported to have been served an ultimatum by the party high command – that he should either resign as Karnataka chief minister by Saturday evening or face probable sacking from the party. According to sources, the ultimatum was served
Dr Madhusudan Upadya, Deputy Medical Superintendent, KMC Hospital Attavar announced that the Manipal Arogya Card enrollment date has been extended to 8th August 2011. There was a Popular demand to extend the date as people far off were not able to make the enrolment.
Congress Committee held its meeting in Shirva on 24th July 2011 at Monis Complex, which began at 04.30 pm in the evening. The guests and dignitaries present in the meeting were; Vasanta V. Salyan – Former Minister, Gangadara Suvarna - Block Congress President Kapu, Cony Castalino – Newly elected
Will there be a new Chief Minister for the undivided South Kenara district for the second time? this question is being discussed among the people of Udupi – Mangalore, while the political drama is underway in the state. Earlier Veerappa Moily, the then MLA of Udupi-Karkala
A rebellion of sorts broke out in BJP in Karnataka on Friday with Yeddyurappa loyalists pressing the high command to allow him to continue
As many as 20 Distress Alert Transmitters (DAT) were given to the fishermen in Malpe free of cost by the Indian Coast Guard in a
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday ruled out allowing scam-hit Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa to pick his successor
Bowing to mounting pressure from the BJP leadership, Karnataka Chief Minsiter BS Yeddyurappa, Saturday, agreed to tender his
In return for relinquishing the Karnataka chief ministership, BS Yeddyurappa is bargaining with his party, the BJP. He has asked the party to make him the state president of the BJP and Shohba Karandlaje as his successor. BJP leaders Arun Jaitley and Rajnath Singh are in Bangalore to oversee
A 35-year-old man, doubting his wife`s fidelity, beheaded her and his 18-month-old daughter at their Nalasopara (E) residence on Thursday, July 28, 2011. He stayed put with the bodies till the police arrived.The accused, Chandrakant Ahire, was living in Bilalpada with his wife Sanchita (25)
Pakistan’s young Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar might have caught New Delhi’s imagination, but her depiction in the Indian media as a ’fashion icon’
A driver in a white sedan being chased by two cops on bicycles. Half-an-hour into the chase, the two cops on the cycles catch the accused in the car
The massive report of the Lokayukta on illegal mining makes copious references to the Reddy brothers, and how their writ ran in Bellary, leading to a
Several students under the aegis of Akhila Bharata Vidyarti Parishad took out a procession against the State and Union governments accused of corruption
In a well attended meeting of the local Congress leaders and workers on Thursday, 28 July 2011 at 10, Henry Alva of Moodubelle was unanimously elected as the President of the Congress Grama Samiti comprising [Video]
I.C.Y.M of St. Antony Church Kuntalnagar celebrated Vanamahotsava on Sunday 24th July 2011 morning in a function held at 9.00 am after the morning Eucharist ceremony. The program was presided over by Rev. Fr. William Martis - Director I.C.Y.M
Udupi Block Congress President Pramodh Madhwaraj alleged that Energy Minister Shobha Karandlaje has yielded to the lobby made by the private gas companies.
Concerned over its frequent use by terror groups in making bombs, the government has declared fertilisers having more than 45 per cent of
Scientists have figured out how salt intake contributes to raising one’s blood pressure (BP). They found that salt intake makes it harder for the body to juggle BP regulation
The Lokayukta report on illegal mining on Wednesday strongly indicted Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyruappa, Reddy brothers and various
Embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa sent his resignation letter to BJP President Nitin Gadkari on Thursday. He was earlier asked to resign immediately by the BJP’s top brass after it decided for a change in leadership in the state, a day after his severe indictment..
In a U-turn, former Telecom Minister A Raja on Tuesday told a Delhi court that he did not seek to implicate Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
After spending the evening at the bank of the holy River Ganges and witnessing the ‘aarati’ and observing various rituals and ablutions at the ‘ghats’ we returned to the hotel. We had
Travelogue
Dakshina Kannada continues to be the second densely populated district in the State after Bangalore Urban district. Density of population means the number of people living per square kilometre area.According to the provisional census report of 2011 released by the State..
Competence development training for the Village health and Sanitation committee members of Moodubelle – Kattingeri Grama, was inaugurated on 25th July 2011. This 3 days training from 25th to 27th July 2011 is organized under the Karnataka health system develop..[Video]
It was unfortunate that many trees had to be cut down due to the road widening process. However, 20,000 saplings have been planted last year to equalise the tress that were felled and this year as many as 22,000 saplings will be planted, said MCC Commissioner
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday hiked short-term lending and borrowing rates for the eleventh time in the last 17 months.
Ahead of submission of his report on illegal mining, Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde today said he does not
BJP has decided to drop B S Yeddyurappa as chief minister of Karnataka as the price for stepped up campaign against Congress on the issue of corruption. The decision, to be conveyed to Yeddyurappa after his arrival late on Wednesday night from Bangalore, was formalized..
The city will soon accomplish the envious position of 24 hours water supply, said Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Dr K N Vijayprakash
Beleaguered Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, facing indictment in the illegal mining report by Lokayukta, today asserted his government would complete its five-
A new study has suggested that garlic may be useful in addition to medication to treat high blood pressure. As part of the research, Australian doctors enrolled
Sr Bertha BS (91 years), nee Juliana Pinto, a member of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, Mangalore, passed away on 26.07.2011
One minute, Amritha Kashyap was happily feeding her toddler son at the window of the utility passage on the ninth floor where she lived. The next minute she was screaming as the one-and-a-half-year Armaan plunged to his death through 81 feet. Amritha, a resident of Panduranganagara..
The government draft on Lokpal Bill, which is expected to be considered by the Cabinet this week, does not include the Prime Minister in the
The clock will be wound back by a 12 years come July 26 when the Dakshina Kannada District Ex-Servicemen’s Association observes Kargil Diwas at the
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) is as eager as the residents of the City to see the first Metro car ferry passengers from Byappanahalli to
Home Minister P Chidambaram today intervened to restore visa ’’without limit of time’’ for British-born Catholic nun Jacqueline Jean McEwan, known as Sister Jean, in Bangalore and making it clear that she can stay in India as long as she likes. The notice (for her to leave India)
Prasad D. Shetty, a teenager of 14 years died due to injuries on Tuesday morning. He was the only son of Dinesh and Pramila Shetty of Palli. His father was working in Mumbai before, but due to ill health of his parents, all of them settled down at their home town Palli, and Prasad
Former Supreme Court judge, Justice Shivaraj V Patil, was today appointed the new Lokayukta of Karnataka to succeed Santosh Hegde. Governor H R Bhardwaj has cleared the name of Patil, who had earlier served as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court as well as Acting Chairman
Vanamahotsava was observed and the saplings were distributed in a program held in Lions Seva Bhavana, Moodubelle on Sunday 24th July 2011 morning. The program was jointly organized by Shri Kshetra Darmastala Gramabivridhi Yojane, Lions Club..
Joint families need not worry if they have to surrender gas connections as they will get a third cylinder, Sharanabasappa, Deputy Director, Department of Food and Civil Supplies, has said. He told on Monday that though two gas connections would not be given to the..
BJP seems set to get rid of Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa, in a move shaped by its desire to step up its offensive against Congress on the issue of corruption. Sources in the party said the leadership has decided to ask Yeddyurappa to step down on Wednesday..
Mrs. Mary D’Souza (85), wife of late John D’Souza, originally from Kankanady, rsiding in Kurla, Mumbai, passed away after
In a U-turn, former Telecom Minister A Raja today told a Delhi court that he did not seek to implicate Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Vamanjooreans – UAE, an association of parishioners of St. Joseph the Workers, Vamanjoor living in the UAE is delighted to invite all the family members to a celebration of Nativity feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Fest), for one theme “ Kutma Spiritan Sangatha yevyam..
Its current occupants include three members of Parliament, a top bureaucrat and one of India’s richest men. The AC
Suresh Kalmadi, lodged in Tihar jail for over two months in connection with the multi-crore CWG scam, is suffering from dementia, a disease
It was a day to relish mouth-watering delicacies of Tulunadu, to recall the richness of Tuluva culture and to enliven the agricultural activities at Guthumane Chavadi of Pilikula Nisargadhadhama cultural village near here on Monday. While dignitaries including Moodbidri..
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa today returned here from his holiday and ruled out his resignation in the wake of the Lokayukta report indicting him on the illegal
When 25 policemen barged into a "shut" bar at Saki Naka early on Sunday to stop "illegal goings-on", they had no idea what was to follow. Within minutes of entering the place, the employees, including six bar girls, charged at the cops and beat them up, leaving two constables..
Mangalore diocesan Bishop Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza laid the foundation stone for a house at Batrakodi (in Kelarai parish near Neermarga) on Sunday, to be constructed as a part of the post centenary silver jubilee celebrations of Mangalore diocese. The house is first one..
In the changing situation today the forest wealth is getting destroyed and in the coastal areas the temperature is raising year by year. With the elimination of the plants and the trees, the animals, birds and the other living..
President Pratibha Patil on Monday made public her movable and immovable properties which total to Rs. 2.49 crore. The First Citizen of the country
No single food can reduce your risk of cancer, but the right combination of foods may help make a difference. At mealtimes, strike a balance of at least 2/3 plant-based
Abhishek Das of South West Railways won the 5th Mangalore International Open FIDE rated Chess Tournament.
Is embattled Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa trying to push his trusted protege Shobha Karandlaje as his successor, if forced to resign in the wake
It is indeed a matter of great pride to Belleans as the budding cricketers Jetesh Aranha and Ajay Fernandes representing EIDS Cricket Club will be proceeding Sri Lanka on a 10
A 27-year-old homemaker, Vanajakshi of Gottigere on Bannerghatta Road, died after her husband, Vinay Kumar, allegedly threw acid on her. He buried her body about 100
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today said he would send a report to President Pratibha Patil once the Lokayukta’s report on mining scam, that has indicted Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, ’’comes on record’’. Asked by reporters if the mining scam report is..
In a statement that may cause further embarrassment to the Bharatiya Janata Party, its national vice-president Shanta Kumar on Sunday said he had informed the party high command about the happenings in Karnataka..
The Income-Tax department has recovered over Rs 20 lakh from Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s house in Kochi, according to sources
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), one of the oldest expatriate socio-cultural clubs in Qatar in its endeavour to serve the community since its inception in 1992 is all set to stage another mega cultural program, a comedy drama “Sangon Mugdana” by Pradeep Barboza on 30th September 2011..
Mangalore Airport currently has all facilities of an international airport, said M.R. Vasudeva, Director, Mangalore Airport, speaking at an event to mark the diamond jubilee of the airport here on Friday. He said that today’s facilities at the airport would last for 10 years..
Even as a political storm is brewing over the yet-to-be-submitted Lokayukta report on illegal mining in the State, many officials indicted in the first report submitted in December 2008 enjoy the patronage of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa. The Lokayukta, who has..
Several citizens, who approached the Food and Civil Supplies Department, on Friday to set right the problems regarding LPG
Expressing doubts over the state government implementing his report on the mining scam in Karnataka, state Lokayukta
Six Ugandan college students, including three women, were arrested in Bangalore
There may not be much suspense left about Lokayukta’s final report on the illegal mining racket in the State, but all eyes are
Government should follow the same principle for the government schools and the aided schools in appointing the teachers. With the rule of one teacher for every 40 students, sometimes the situation becomes such that there will be only one teacher per school.
It was one of the rare occasions on Friday evening when the Bishop of Mangalore diocese, Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D Souza, lost his temper when he told the City Police Commissioner that he is ashamed to visit the latter’s office as the chief minister as well as home minister have failed..
Admissions to the Correspondence courses of Mangalore University for the Academic year 2011-12. Applications are invited in the prescribed form for admission to the following courses under the Correspondence Education Programmes of Mangalore University.
A Norwegian gunman disguised as a police officer beckoned his victims closer before shooting them one by one, claiming at least 84 lives, in a horrific killing spree on an idyllic island teeming with youths that has left this peaceful Nordic nation in mourning.
Government has decided not to challenge the Kerala High Court order asking Air India to give proper compensation to the next of kin of the victims of Mangalore air crash which claimed 158 lives. “We welcome the..
Just three weeks into the annual Amarnath yatra in Jammu and Kashmir, the number of pilgrims visiting the cave shrine is heading for a record
Spelling more trouble for the Karnataka Chief Minister, Governor H R Bhardwaj today indicated that he would take action
Demonstration of cultivation of paddy saplings and other agricultural work using agricultural machine was demonstrated in a program held at the premises of the residence of Devdas Hebbar – President of Taluk Panchayath, in Kattingeri, Moodu.. [Video]
After offering low tariffs for some time, country’s biggest telecom operator Bharti airtel today hiked rates by up to 20 per cent for pre-paid users in certain packages across several circles. This could put new telecom operators at a disadvantage as they may find it difficult..
Income Tax officials on Friday carried out simultaneous raids on the residences and offices of Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. According to IT sources, raids were being conducted on complaints that the stars
A Jet Airways flight with 134 passengers on board narrowly averted a mid-air collision on Thursday, triggering panic aboard, passengers said. Jet Airways Flight number 9W 2280 from New Delhi to Guwahati was probably flying over Patna when it abruptly lost control,
After a long and exciting train journey through 19019 Deharadun Express, the group of seven of us reached Haridwar railway station at around 3.30 pm. Just then it started raining and we spent around half an hour on the
Travelogue, Haridwar
Some Mangalore motorcycle aficionados have multiple bikes. Some of them use the bikes and some others ride them to keep them in running condition. Some collect motorcycles as they cannot bear to see them disintegrate. For other owners, the separation from their favourite..
Vanamahothsava observed in Padubelle Shree Narayanaguru Educational Institutions. The program was inaugurated by President of the Institutions and Former Minister Vasantha V. Salian, by planting the sapling. Vice President Jayashankar, Secretary Belle Shivaji Suvarna..
Applications are invited from the students belonging to the minority communities pursuing Class XI/XII(PUC), Vocational Courses in I.T.I/I.T.C., JOC, Diploma Technical & Paramedical, D.Ed, D.Pharma, GNM, Graduation in B.A, B.Com,B.Sc, B.B.M, B.C.A, BSW, B.Ed, B.P.Ed, B.LibSc..
Bellevision USA is pleased to announce its annual celebration of the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Fest) in Middletown CT. The Monti Fest celebrations include a High Mass in Konkanni to be celebrated by Rev. Fr. Maurice D’Souza, C.S.C. from Cleveland..
This customer was certainly no king. Mohan, 31, paid with his life for complaining about a spicy plate of gobi manchurian he had bought at a restaurant in JP Nagar on Tuesday night. Viresh, owner of Karavali at Indira Gandhi Circle in JP Nagar 1st Phase, and his employees..
A woman was knocked down by the escort vehicle of BJP State president K S Eshwarappa near here on Wednesday. Ratnabai (60) of Sedam taluk in Gulbarga
Betting on India’s future, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said the country should play a “more assertive” role
In more trouble for B S Yeddyurappa, Karnataka Lokayukta Justice Santosh N Hegde today said he has given ’’substantive’’ and ’’voluminous’’ evidence against the Chief Minister and others in the illegal mining in the state. Terming the illegal mining scam as huge..
So said, Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of United States of America. He would turn in his grave if he read â€The Economist’, a magazine published from London, which published this chart in its economics blog. For, the ship that he built, is about to sink!
Bhumi Pooje conducted for the construction of compound wall and main entrance for about 15 acre area land of Padubelle Shri
Just 25 years ago our district was self-sufficient for the rice, vegetable and other grains, but today the situation has become
The state government has cleared the much awaited tourism projects including a golf course at Tannirbavi and a ropeway
Gowda succeeds B G Krishnamurthy who stepped down from the leadership due to illness, sources said. Krishnamurthy, who
The families of victims of the Air India Express crash in Mangalore last year are entitled to a minimum compensation of Rs 75 lakh each, the Kerala High Court held today. Justice P R Ramachandran Menon passed the order while allowing..
In order to identify every Indian wherever he or she goes in India, the central government had appointed Unique Identification Authority of India to issue a unique 12 digit Identification Card to every Indian citizen. Agreement has been made with the Post Offices nationwide
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The United States of America pledged support for combating violent extremism with India and said that it has been made clear to Pakistan that
A day after his company was sent a legal notice Indian cricketer by Harbhajan Singh’s legal team, United Breweries (UB) Group Chairman
There is trouble in store for the Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa - sources have told CNN-IBN that the Karnataka Lokayukta’s report on illegal mining has named Yeddyurappa. The Karnataka chief minister is likely to be charged on two counts.
Nihal Manjunath Shetty and Dhrikshu Vasanth have won the top honors in the Open and Subjunior categories respectively in the â€Karavali Chess Challenge 2011’ an Inter District level rapid chess tournament organised by King’s
The Most Rev. William Leonard D’Mello, First Bishop of Karwar, peacefully breathed his last at Fr. Muller Medical College Hospital, Mangalore at 11:05 a.m. on 19th July, 2011. Most Rev. Derek Fernandes, Bishop of Karwar, Sr. Rosa S.C.B., who had looked after his health..
BJP MLA K. Raghupathi Bhat has asked that former Congress Minister K. Jayaprakash Hegde who accused him of illegally acquiring the land has to prove it with the documents or else he should apologize in public, he said. In the Congress walk to village program held..
With the continuous rains, the flood water advanced into the cow sheds and houses of the agricultural areas in Padubelle, Alevooru, Dendooru Indrali and other areas, causing damage to materials and properties. The fields are filled with waters damaging..[Video]
Uniforms distributed to Karandadi school students by Kaup Dharani Samaja Seva Sangha in a function held at Karandadi
After months of preparation, UK Konkans successfully hosted Konkan Day on July 17. Weather was exceptionally generous to UK Konkans on the day. Konkan Day - The concept of this cultural event started back in 2005, and still continues to attract Mangalorean..
After being drained out by land scams, anti-Posco struggle and Bhagvad Gita Abhiyaan, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa will look to rejuvenate himself, when he
India’s ace spinner Harbhajan Singh has served a legal notice to UB Spirits (owned by Vijay Mallya) for a television advertisement that shows
There are many crusaders when it comes to protection of animals and birds. However, Daniel Monteiro from Bramhavar is trying to propagate the cause in a unique
Cash awards were given to the top scoring students of St. Lawrence P. U. College, who brought honours to the Institution in the S.S.L.C. and P.U.C. exams held in last April, in a felicitation ceremony held in the College on Saturday 16th July 2011.. [Video]
S.V.S. Pre University College felicitated P. Krishna Rao who has been the Principal of the College and was recently retired. In the
It’s judgment day for majority of the air crash victims’ families, who have been demanding higher compensation than what
It was during the first week of June that my former colleague in the college and friend, Prof. Ashok Badgujar, who had also retired from service like me, in a telephonic conversation said
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Even though there are hundreds and thousands of languages and sub languages in India, Konkani has been recognized as one of the 18 National languages. Everyone belonging to the Konkani speaking community have to determine for the survival of Konkani language..
Belle Vision, UAE – is delighted to announce the celebration of Monthi Fest â€Milan-2011’ with Belle Parishioners on September 16th at Karama Hotel, Dubai. Monthi Fest (Nativity) has always been of special significance to us, the people of South Canara, as we celebrate..
Books should be launched in educational institutions and universities to attract youth to reading, president-elect of the Indian chapter of the International Reading Association H. C. Parikh said here on Sunday. Speaking to presspersons after the launch of Giselle Mehta’s book Blossom Showers..
While you may be making the utmost effort to eat healthy for the majority of your day, it is possible that there are the small daily mistakes you maybe making in your diet
Sania Mirza feels that the 2010 Commonwealth Games silver medal as the defining moment when she looks back at
The Maharashtra ATS said on Sunday it is very close to finalising the sketch of one of the suspects and is scanning CCTV
This real life incident has the making of a scene from some vampire movie. A 22-year-old woman in Damoh district of Madhya
Human always looks forward for the happiness, but most of his time he spends for the daily activities and loses peace of mind with the turmoil of life. Without any obligation and with the devotional service he can get distinctive reward and can
Parents – Teacher Association of St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle is formed in an inaugural meeting held at the hall. The correspondent of the High School Rev. Fr. Joswy Fernandes presided over the
To revive paddy cultivation in the district, the department has prepared proposal on Kerala model of incentives for paddy in Dakshina Kannada and the same has been submitted to the Agriculture Commissioner. The estimated cost of the proposal is Rs 851.75 lakh. According to records..
To keep a vigil over the coast against the intrusion of terrorists, interceptor boats were given to the Coastal Security Police. However, unfortunately, the interceptor boats which were supposed to be in the sea keeping a vigil, are â€anchored’ in front of Coastal Security..
Afzal Usmani, the brother of Ahmedabad blasts suspect Faiz Usmani died after being questioned by the Mumbai crime branch
With a lot of fanfare and a gathering of SKA’s office bearers, managing committee, members and their guests the website www.skalondon.com was officially launched on a 40 inch monitor screen connected to the internet. Huge thanks to Brolin Rodrigues for lending..
Students and others, who want to learn Tulu script, need not run from pillar to post to get a copy of the book. ’Tulu Lipi Akshara
Karnataka’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has landed in a row over its support to teaching of Hindu holy book
India on Friday successfully launched its latest communication satellite GSAT-12 onboard a powerful variant of homegrown
At least 10,000 job aspirants are likely to find employment opportunities at the first ever district mega job fair to be conducted
Opposition parties in Karnataka today slammed alleged attempts by some BJP
When Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon, he wondered seeing a tea shop of a Malayali there. Shop owner offered him a tea it seems! Don’t know whether Armstrong had tea or not, but the presence of Keralites in any corner of the world is an unquestionable fact..
The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) began its Volvo bus service between Bejai and Mangalore airport on a trial basis on Friday. The bus travels to the airport via Karnataka Polytechnic, Bondel, and Kavoor. It leaves Bejai bus-stand at 7.05 a.m., 10.05..
Investigators today claimed they have obtained "good leads" in the triple
A team of senior orthopaedic surgeons led by Christoph Saager from Switzerland successfully performed a total knee-replacement prosthesis through computer navigated total knee replacement technique (CNTKR) at the AJ Hospital here on Thursday.
Konkani Kutam, Bahrain, will confer Konkani Kutam award on Stan Ageira at St Sebastian Platinum jubilee hall in Bendore on July 23 at 7 pm. Addressing a press meet here on Friday, Konkani Kutam Convenor Richard Moras said Konkani Kutam is a voluntary forum for promoting Konkani..
Various progressive associations conducted protest in front of D.C. Office against the government campaign to teach Bhagavathgeetha in High Schools and submitted appeal to the Governor through Deputy Commissioner
Security agencies have identified the owner of the two-wheeler in which the explosive material was planted at Zaveri Bazaar in Mumbai as cyber experts
Investigators on Thursday probed “every possible hostile group” in their search for culprits behind the Mumbai terror attack and the involvement
Nidhikumbha Sthapana Purvaka Shadadhara Prathiste was conducted by Shree Shree Vidhayavallabha Theertha Shree Padangal Yathi of Udupi Kaniyoor Mutt, on 15th July at Shirva Shri Vishnumurthy Temple which is being renovated
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said his government will announce in two days its decision on the location of the Rs 30,000
Dakshina Kannada is a land with several religious and social practices which is also known for the culinary delicacies.
The summer might be a good time to lose some weight and the king of fruits, mango, helps in losing weight. Interested in going for the lean look?
Former Karnataka Governor V S Ramadevi today rejected as ’’baseless, irresponsible and unwarranted’’ allegations of land
St. Lawrence P. U. College observed Vanamahotsava in the College premises. The program began with the prayers by the students. Madhushri spoke on Vanamahotsava and cautioned that, our Karnataka state is filled with rows of green hills forming like a garland to our country..
The age of this Indian beauty is 59, but she still has the same beauty, smoothness and softness even now. Even at this age after running around she will not stop with tiredness and even the speed of running also has still not reduced….. The name of this beauty is Hindustan
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There is a proverb saying “the castle door is closed after the kingdom is robbed” which became true to certain extent as far as the Jilla Panchayath assembly is concerned! Even though the people were fighting since 4 – 5 years against the UPCL (Udupi Power Corporation Limited)
Karnataka High Court today ordered issue of notices to the state and union governments on a state government circular on teaching of ’Bhagavad Gita’ in primary and higher secondary schools. Justice Abdul Nazeer..
Konkani Catholic Welfare Assocaition (KCWA), Bhayandar honoured three toppoers of SSC March 2011 exam on Sunday 10th July, 2011 at Our Lady of Nazareth (OLN) school hall after the Konkani mass. The honoured students Anuj Shaun Jaiswal (93.27%), Linette..
While the men and boys hang on to dear life, the women, girls, and children are packed into the overcrowded bus on the Elyarpadavu-State Bank route, during peak hours. Residents of the villages coming under..
In the face of spiralling inflation, the Centre has resorted to the familiar ’’tightening of the belt’’ as it announced a slew of auÂsÂterity measures that would cut down wasteful exÂÂpÂendiÂtures by its departments. A finance ministry circular has instructed all departments..
Umbrellas & Footwears were distributed to 37 school going children, after the holy Eucharistic celebration at St. Antony Church Kuntalnagar, Moodubelle, on 10th July 2011. The Programme was organized by All Banks..
In stark contrast to its flat refusal to review its decision to acquire land for Posco in Gadag district, the State government on Tuesday withdrew the process of acquiring land for the second phase of Mangalore Special Economic Zone (MSEZ) hours after Pejawar Mutt seer..
At least 21 people have been killed and 113 others injured in three bomb blasts that rocked Mumbai on Wednesday evening in the crowded Dadar, Opera House and Zaveri Bazar areas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan confirmed that the deaths reported
Association of English Teachers of Mangalore University arranged a One Day Workshop at Vijaya College, Mulki on Monday 11th July 2011. Dr. H. Shantaram, Administrative Officer, Academy of General Education, Manipal inaugurated
Contrary to apprehensions that the commercial operations of Namma Metro’s on Reach-1 is unlikely to begin anytime
Lahari, 8, was beaten up by her teacher for failing to bring a book that the latter had asked for. She was a student of Jain School in Bharatnagar, here on Monday.
The State Government has initiated the process of appointment of new Lokayukta as the present Lokayukta Justice N
The first ultra long haul passenger jet with a capacity to fly non-stop up to 16,000 km will land at the IGI airport in New Delhi on Wednesday.
After blaming ’’vested interests’’ for his shifting from the Law Ministry, new Corporate Affairs Minister Veerappa Moily today said he is ’’very happy’’
A security alert was sounded in the national capital on Wednesday evening following a series of blasts in Mumbai and police personnel were
The long awaited reshuffle of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s council of ministers Tuesday saw changes in some major portfolios with Salman Khursheed taking over law and Dinesh Trivedi railways, new inductees like Jayanthi Natarajan, who was appointed to the
Thirty more bodies including that of two Swedish nationals were extricated on Monday from the mangled compartments of the ill-fated
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will undertake a reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers on Tuesday inducting some new faces and elevating
Thirteen union ministers, including eight new faces, were Tuesday sworn in at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shuffled his council of
The ones I trusted that they are my close persons have only cheated me. Being in the army I fought 2 wars for my country, but I am not getting justice from the Police.... these are the painful words of Retired Soldier Francis..
Pramila Joyce Pinto, who is a student at Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre for Mentally Challenged Children, at Pamboor, Udupi, who won Gold and Bronze medals in the recently held Special Olympics for specially-abled children at Athens, Greece..
Taptha Mudradharane a religious program, which is one among the Madhwa Traditions, were conducted in Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt on Monday. Shiroor Mutt Shri Laxmeevara Theertha who is administering the Shri Krishna Paryaya Pooja conducted the Taptha Mudra..
Historically famous Shakarapura Jasmine Flowers (Mallige) gained huge demand even in the rainy season, but the production has dropped due to heavy rain which has caused concern to the producers. The flower buds are falling down with the cool temperature
The Government will issue a preliminary notification in a week to acquire land to extend the runway of the Mangalore
Seventeen years after constituting Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy, the State government has come forward to construct a Tulu Bhavan here to house the academy.
Pejavar Mutt pontiff Visvesha Thirtha Swami today threatened to go on an indefinite fast in Mangalore from tomorrow
JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy today said he would soon file a defamation suit against Karnataka unit BJP, Chief Minister
Associations for the academic year 2011 – 12 for the High School and College were inaugurated on Friday at St. Lawrence P. U. College. The program began with prayers by the students. Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira..
Rotary International is not something like a pool of stagnant water. Office bearers might change, but a Rotarian never changes. The thoughts about heaven and earth, human and divine help us to become more and more..
St. Lawrence Church Parishioners of St. Peter I Ward celebrated their ward feast on Sunday 03rd July 2011 noon, at the residence of Paul and Gretta D’Souza. Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira – Principal of St. Lawrence P. U. College, Sr. Davidena, Sr. Jacintha, Jacintha D’Souza..
Having lived under Nehruvian Socialist economic system, we got used to the populist handouts, among them administered prices of energy for domestic use. After the collapse of Soviet Union, socialism is declining. Market forces are by large determining global trade. The transition is painful to say the least.
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The Bunder post office – from where messages about arrival and departure of ships used to be sent by way of telegrams before the New Mangalore Port was
From the construction site of Dr. K. Shivarama Karanth Kalagrama Suvarna Sanskriti Samuchaya, in Manipal, soil is
Dope tainted athlete Ashwini Akkunji’s London Olympics dreams are virtually over as her ’B’ sample also tested positive for anabolic steroids and she now faces the prospect of a two-year ban for her offence. Another quartermiler Priyanka Panwar’s ’B’ sample..
The toll in Sunday’s derailment of Delhi-bound Kalka Mail here rose to 63 today with rescuers pulling out 25 more
On receiving tips Sub Inspector Johnson D’Souza Kundapur Police Station along with his police force started the operation on
“While we effectively implement the children’s right to education, it is also important that we improve the quality of education in our schools through
A Jet Airways airhostess has run into trouble with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) after she requested a person flying
“I am responsible for preparing the draft copy of Lokpal bill and I abide by whatever decisions taken by central government “ is quoted by Anna Hazare. So the discussions regarding Lokpal bill should be limited to the Parliament instead of discussing in public
Jack fruit, Mango and other fruit saplings were planted at the premises of Shri Mahabaleshwara Hindu Aided Higher Primary School, Edmer, Kattingeri, Moodubelle recently. The saplings were organized by Keshav M. Poojary – Forester of Belle Zone of Karnataka Forest Department..
Loosing her peace of mind with the recent occurrences on the treasures of Ananthapadmanaba Temple in Thiruvananthapura, Kerala, Princess Gauri Laxmi Bai of Thiruvankuru Royal Family visited Shri Krishna Mutt on Saturday. At the same time her son..
A H1N1 patient in K.M.C. Hospital Manipal has died on Saturday. With this the total number of deaths due to H1N1 in Manipal hospital in this year has raised to 5 persons. The patient who died on Saturday is Asha (28) of Sagar Taluk, Shivamoga.
The Bethany Sisters have taken a novel approach to tackle the challenges of Indian realities and fight the formidable challenges of corruption, communalism, and degrading poverty. They have opened a centre in Greater Noida, near..
Journalism which is in the cross roads can be brought to the right path only from within the journalism and cannot be done from outside, opinioned State Higher Education Minister Dr. V. S. Acharya. He was speaking upon..
State Lokayukta N. Santhosh Hegde was in Kundapura for a group discussion with the students of Bhandarkar’s College. After that he spoke to the press reporters. He said that Lokayukta has submitted the charge sheet ..
Indian Space Research Organisation is using the most powerful configuration of its rocket PSLV to launch a communication
Further bad news arrived for Indian athletes Sini Jose, Joana Murmu and Tiana Mary Thomas on Friday when their ’B’
Mr. Gregory Lobo (68), Nalkubidi, Kattengeri-Moodubelle, brother of Christine, Eliza, Albert, Salvodar, Marcel & Pascal passed
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and JD-S leader H D Kumaraswamy today began an indefinite fast here pressing for a CBI probe
St. Lawrence Church Parishioners of St. Thomas II Ward celebrated their ward feast on Sunday 03rd July 2011 noon. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Denis Castelino, Alphonse Alva – Vice President of Parish Pastoral Council and Sr. Iline, joined the Gurkar and..
Lions Club Moodubelle installed the new office bearers for the year 2011 – 12 recently. Chief Guests of the program were PMJF Lion Santhosh Kumar Hejamady and his wife Saritha Santhosh. Other guests and dignitaries present on the occasion were; Lion Cyril D’souza - President..
Parents – Teacher Association of St. Lawrence P. U. College held meeting at the College hall. The meeting is presided over by Shilpa Nayak – President of Parents – Teacher Association. Chief guest [Video]
As a coincidence of situations, while the coastal girl Ashwini Shetty who was once praised by the whole country but is now accused for the failure of doping test, here another coastal Golden Girl Pramila Joyce Pinto has
In a bid to reduce the traffic congestion, the district administration is gearing up to change the face of Mangalore city.
The Supreme Court on Friday restrained the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Union Textiles Minister Dayanidhi Maran on Thursday resigned from the Union Cabinet. Mr. Maran met Prime Minister
Udupi Shri Krishna gives darshan through the Kanakana Kindi all the time, but on Friday did not give darshan for some time, because he was covered. On Friday Urdhwarchane was conducted in Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt. That means it is the ceremony of washing and cleaning..
When the details of the hidden wealth in Ananthapadmanabha Temple in Thiruvananthapura, Kerala, became public, it caused curiosity among the general public and people began to discuss between themselves that similarly there could be wealth hidden..
A Omni van suddenly caught fire and burned on Thursday in Indrali. The four youths in the van escaped unhurt. This car belongs to Ravi, a resident of Patel Thota, Kadekar, Udyavara and this used car was purchased for Rs. 25,000 just 2 days back from Mangalore.
The ritual â€Kattige Muhurtha’ (storing of firewood) was performed by Sri Sode Vadiraj mutt seer Sri Vishwavallabhatheertha Sripada of Sri Sode Vadiraja mutt, as the third leg of preparation for the biennial Paryaya at Sri Krishna mutt here on Thursday.
Golden Girl Pramila Joyce Pinto returned back from Athens, Greece on Thursaday 07th July 2011. She reached Mangalore Airport in the morning and from there arrived Katpadi junction at 10.30 am in the morning and there in a grand ceremony the “Golden Girl” was.. [Video]
Shirva Sharada Printers owner Madhava Acharya appointed as the President of
A curious treasure hunt at a temple that houses a sleeping idol of Lord Vishnu has
Corruption in India is a cultural aspect. Indians seem to think nothing peculiar about corruption. It is everywhere. Indians tolerate corrupt individuals rather than correct them and remain supremely hypocritical about the discourse. No race can be congenitally corrupt. But can a race be
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Karaval Milan, Dubai, an association Kallianpur and Kundapur deanery parishioners residing in the UAE has always believed in unity as their main strength of existence. Whatever steps taken or the programmes organized, Karaval Milan has always emerged has winner.
St. Lawrence Church Parishioners of John Baptist 2nd Ward celebrated their ward feast on Sunday noon 26th June 2011 at the residence of Gregory and Metilda Mathias in Arbi. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest..
The first phase of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) enrolment scheme for â€Aadhaar’ was launched at Mangalore Head Post Office on Wednesday. Launching the programme, Additional Deputy Commissioner Prabhakar Sharma said that the process of the id..
Is the medicine she took four months ago when she had hand injury spoiled her future? Or was she given vitamin food that contained steroids? Or the Russian coach may have given her steroids without her knowledge? All these doubts comes to the mind of Chidananda..
The Fatima ward of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Fatima, their patron, on Sunday July 3, 2011. The festive Holy Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr Rupesh Madtha, the assistant parish priest of the parish. The celebrant in his homily emphasized..
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar, organized the 3rd Voice Workshop on July 1st 2011 at Doha Grand Hotel. This workshop was conducted by none other than the “Sangeeth Guru”, Joel Pereira, who had flown in from Mangalore for this purpose. The Workshop..
St. Lawrence Church Parishioners of John Baptist I Ward celebrated their ward feast on Sunday 03rd July 2011 in the evening at 04.00 pm at the residence of John Pinto. Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira – Principal of St. Lawrence..
Away from swank colleges and intimidating fee structures, a number of Hindu students in Bihar are lining up at madrassas to pursue higher education, thanks to revamped courses, nominal fees and job opportunities in the Gulf. "I will complete Alim (equivalent to graduation) degree
Air India has approached the government to recover money owed on VVIP operations.
A day after the second doping scandal rocked Indian sports, Indian athletic’s
Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy President Kundapura Narayana Kharwi and
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj has given sanction to Lokayukta police to
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has decided to spend four hours with students once a month in any of the government
Frequent change of policies by the government is turning the Kannada Primary Schools into experimental schools. With the
The rain gets rough slowly on Sunday and Monday, again causing erosion at Udyavara Padukare. Though the erosion
With a view to providing telecom subscribers relief from pesky calls and
The Telangana statehood issue is on the boil again with all the 33 Telugu Desam Party MLAs and 35 Congress MLAs
Why should men have all the fun with Harley Davidson? Bangalore-based HR professional Sheeja Mathews today become the first woman in India to own the iconic cult motorcycle, thus breaking the stereotype of only tattoo sporting muscular hunks riding the bike.
From the rural areas most of the students either go to government schools or to aided
Under the government scheme 187 bicycles were distributed to the 8th and 9th standard students of St. Lawrence P.U. College in a distribution ceremony held at the College on Monday. The program was presided over by Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira – Principal. [Video..]
Sasihithlu, near Surathkal (about 10 kms from Mangalore) is a place with beautiful landscape. With Arabian sea on one side and river Nandini on the other, this place is a true feast for eyes. However, this feature of Sasihithlu has made the people of the village live under fear of Tsunami..
With the city culture spreading into every village these days, the village culture is vanishing. In order to preserve this village culture the young generation is to be attracted towards the village soil, but how? To this question the elders found the answer â€muddy field sports and..
Former Rotary President and Social activist K. R. Parkar has been appointed as Zone 3 Deputy Governer of Rotary International
In Nilavara Grama of Brahmavara a ruthless brother puts his own unmarried, dumb sister out of his house for the sake of property. The ill fated sister who was ousted from the house is Vijaya (45) who lives near the Nilavara Temple. She has 3 brothers and a sister..
Little Rock Indian School Brahmavara had organized a program called “Good English for the bright future”. This program is organized for Kannada medium students, to communicate easily in English language and in this program they started with the 8th standard..
Swearing in ceremony of the new office bearers of Lions Club Belman is conducted at Shri Krishna Sabha Bhavan recently. Karkala Bhuvanendra College Principal
The pro-Telangana campaign today assumed new dimensions with 37 ruling
Yet another Year passed and all the fun loving MUKA families joined together on 2nd of July to have their family day out at Abbey Park Leicestershire. Day began with members travelled in a coach from Nottingham bringing nostalgic memories of childhood days..
Frequent change of policies by the government is turning the Kannada Primary Schools into experimental schools. With the presence of the English medium schools, the Kannada medium schools are drying up. Preference for English, shortage of students, lack of interest..
Government will table a bill in Parliament granting centre of excellence status to Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), which
Surathkal Parishioners residing in the UAE celebrated the feast of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Friday the 01st of July, 2011 with great devotion and enthusiasm. This was yet another opportunity for the parishioners to..
Day to Day activities of the National Service Scheme (NSS) of Moodubelle St Lawrence P.U. College Unit 2010-2011 was inaugurated by Dr H.B. Shetty at St Lawrence P.U. College on 2 July 2011 at 1:30 p.m.. Rev. Fr Paul Sequeira, Principal, St Lawrence P.U. College [Video]
UK Konkans, a leading Association of Mangalorean Christians in London, are geared up to celebrate Konkan Day 2011 on Sunday, 17th July 2011 at Addlestone Community Hall, Surrey, KT15 2NJ. UK Konkans have been organising this event for last 5 years to promote and encourage
There is a story of an old man who has his own helicopter to fly, luxury car to roam but doesn’t have a pair of slippers of his own to walk around! Mangalore replaces old man in the real life example. The coastal city has an International Airport at Bajpe, two railway stations..
We have all read about the athlete Ashwini Shetty, Kabaddi player Mamata Poojari who have brought laurels to Karnataka state in several sporting events. Now it’s the turn of Pramila Joyce Pinto, who is a student
A study has found that eating too much fatty junk food destroys the brain cells that control weight, leading to a vicious circle of obesity. Researchers fed rats what they
Tihar Prison authorities on Saturday ordered an inquiry into reports claiming that sacked CWG organising committee
The villagers of Kotebettu had a rare guest on Saturday morning in the form of an injured leopard and the forest officials had a tough time in capturing it.
Affirming government’s commitment to enact Lokpal Act that will provide for a strong and effective way to tackle
In HIV/Aids, Udupi district stands first in the state which is a matter of concern and a lot of work has to be done in this direction to ease this concern. The works such as
A wayward youth, who had allegedly fled after impregnating his lady love, finally married her after being ’’persuaded’’ by the members of Samata Sainik Dal.
The Doctor’s Day is celebrated on July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Chief Minister of West Bengal, Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy.
Politics in Karnataka has hit a new low and the politicians’ standard response to graft charges against them is to make counter-allegations, the state’s Lokayukta
Six Indians were among seven persons killed in a fire in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. Five of the victims were from Kerala. The other Indian victim in the fire, which broke out in the second floor of a building at Al Bathha area of Riyadh, hailed from Karnataka..
On Thursday 30 June 2011, a farewell function was organised by the students and staff of St Lawrence Pre-university College Moodubelle to Rev. Fr Arun Mendonca who was leaving Moodubelle to explore new grounds in his mission. The function commenced with a..
Kannada actress Mariah Monica Susairaj was released from jail here Saturday after being acquitted in the May 2008 killing of television executive Neeraj Grover. Sporting a printed dress, Susairaj was quickly whisked into a waiting white Honda City car with tinted glasses.
That the menace of doping has reared its ugly head in Indian sports again is a matter of no surprise. In a span of two days, five
Muvi.com is launched as an online platform committed to bringing the most complete information on Indian movies across languages to movie lovers in India and aims at being the largest database of Indian movies..
The Kerala government on Friday put in place a permanent security setup in and
We bring to you five nutritional eats that everywoman should include in her diet. Happy eating!
Dr. Shripathi Rao – Dean of Kasturba Medical college, Manipal has been chosen as the Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons
Mrs. Lilly D’Souza (67), Edmer nooji house kattingeri, Nalkubeedi. (St.Anne 1st Ward), Wife of Late Mr. Antony D’souza passed away on Friday at 5.45 pm, 1st July 2011
Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar was today unanimously chosen the next Chief Vigilance Commissioner, four months after
The lives of dozens of frightened civilians, taken hostage by militants in a tenement, are in danger.
The annual Amarnath pilgrimage was suspended on Friday morning due to bad weather along both the routes to the cave
Udupi City Municipality has received national level Green Leaf award for waste management, but unable to find a solution for the waste disposal in Udupi city! Though this issue has been discussed a lot on Thursday in the City Municipality meeting, a solution could not be found!
A Village Accountant in Herga Grama Panchayath was caught in the net of Lokayuktha while taking bribe from public. Anil Kumar a resident of Herga Grama had given a application to the Village Accountant Narayana Poojary for his 9 cents land conversion. When he went to Panchayath
S Suresh Kumar, minister of Urban Development, Law and Parliamentary Affairs in the state, has only Rs 7,500 in his bank account. And it had almost jeopardized his first-ever overseas trip. Twice he had been a corporator, thrice an MLA and now, he is a minister in the state cabinet.
A teenager was sexually harassed by the Tamilunadu drivers and the public caught these culprits in Udupi on Thursday afternoon. The teenager Chinthamani (16) along with her younger brother left her village Sathyamangala in Tamilnadu on Wednesday night by Tamilna..
Will anybody say no if a mobile phone is given free along with sim card? Yes there are people who say no in Udupi Municipality! An arrangement has been made to issue sim card and mobile phone of the same company to all the Municipality members and officers – staff..
Kannada actress Maria Susairaj, who alongwith her boyfriend Emile Jerome, was convicted in the case of the gruesome killing of television executive Neeraj Grover, has been sentenced for three years, which she has already served.Maria walks free as the maximum
Civil society activist Anna Hazare on Friday held a meeting with BJP top brass to discuss his draft of the Lokpal Bill after which he said there was a
A pack of stray dogs mauled to death a two-and-a-half-year-old boy sleeping at the basement near a hospital here, police said
Full text: PM’s Q&A session with Editors: Q: Sir, you did not mention anything about our neighbourhood. A: Well, neighbourhood worries me a great deal
At least 18 children have died of various causes in a state-run hospital in Kolkata since Wednesday, a hospital official said
A mammoth whale was found dead on the shores of Tannirbavi near here on Thursday. A large number of people
An angry JD-S leader H D Kumaraswamy today said he would undertake a fast-to-
Wipro’s Gururaj Sedambi was bathing in Tunga when the river bed gave way. He sank like a stone but shoved a kid out of
Wednesday was the last date to exchange your 25 paise coins with the banks. Starting July, the humble 25 paisa will no longer be accepted as a legal
68-year-old Bangalorean refused to pay `200 bribe for duplicate marks cards in 1993. His career in US suffered as a result. Back home now, his quest for the documents continues to be stonewalled by Bangalore University. In all the euphoria of the Anna Hazare-inspired nationwide..
Kannada actress Maria Susairaj along with her boyfriend and former naval officer Emile Jerome have been convicted in the brutal murder of Neeraj Grover, a senior TV executive, by a Mumbai sessions court
Two persons who were arrested in 2009 while illegally transporting sandalwood, were ordered 10 years jail and rupees 1
BJP President K. S. Eshwarappa was in Udupi to attend a personal function, while in Udupi he spoke to press reporters. He said that since the Ashadha month has started, there will not be expansion of the Cabinet for one month. Once Ashadha month is over, the Cabinet will be
Activist Anna Hazare has admitted that there is a major difference of opinion between him and yoga guru Baba Ramdev. He said that a joint
Rabindranath Tagore’s house in Kolkota has been carefully preserved; Kuvempu’s house is protected in Kuppalli. D. R. Bendre’s Sadhanakeri house in Dharwad has been retained, Gangubai Hanagal’s house which was collapsing has been renovated, there many more
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Pakistan cannot afford to match the induction of modern weaponry by India, which possibly has a greater capacity to sustain a war, Pakistani
St. Lawrence Church Parishioners of St. Paul 1st Ward celebrated their ward feast on Sunday noon 19th June 2011 at the residence of Marcel Mendonca. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Lancy Saldanha – Asst. Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira – Principal..
Parishioners of Nainad church undertook massive road repair work through voluntary service between Neralakatte and Nainad on Sunday June 26. The initiative was undertaken jointly by Catholic Sabha and Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) units of Nainad.
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which looks after online railway ticket booking service IRCTC.co.in, has blocked over 4.6 lakh user IDs and 71,484 email IDs since March 2011 to curb malpractices in
Prashanth S Dhananka, who had gone to Mangalore 10 days ago for an office workshop, developed medical complications and was admitted to Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, where he slipped into a coma. He breathed his last at 4.30 pm. His family members..
A case of abusing by the hotel owner in Malpe on his worker is reported. Prasad Nayak a resident of Nilavara has been working in Hotel Shridurga owned by
Tata Motors on Tuesday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Calcutta High Court order refusing its plea to restrain
International Anti intoxicating drugs day observed in Milagres College, Kallianpur, which was organized by the N.C.C. Unit of
A viral infection that causes hearing loss and intellectual disability in newborn babies is greatly under-diagnosed, a report said.
A warm farewell was given to Rev. Fr. Arun Mendonca, after the morning 07.30 am mass on Sunday, who shall be leaving Moodubelle Parish for his next mission. The farewell function was attended by the Parish Priest, Vice President of Parish Pastoral council,
Rains have been pouring from Sunday night through until Monday night in Udupi district causing situation ready for flood. Almost all rivers in the district are already started to overflow and the residents on either side of the river are in the fear of flood. The continuous rains..
Albert DSouza (59) Kodangala-Moodubelle / Pernal, husband of Roman father of Natasha/Jerry Rodrigues, Laveena /Stany
The fifth edition of the highly popular Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on April 4 next year and conclude on May 27, the
Parishioners of St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle conducted protest against Moodubelle Panchayath for their decision of illegal renewal of business licence to the shop at the land belonging to St. Lawrence Church. On Friday 24th June 2011 morning at 10.30 am more than 300
The Sanoor gram panchayat had made news for being crowned the model gram panchayat by Google India last year.
Ahead of the promised “expansive changes” in his Council of Ministers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress
A few days after a husband accepted his newly-wedded wife as his sister and decided to reunite her with her old lover,
Hitting back at the ruling BJP over its ’’chargesheet’’ against his family members charging them with amassing illegal wealth,
Police in Mysore have arrested two men in connection with the alleged rape of an Australian woman. The victim knew one of the men and had driven with him to
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today offered prayers at the temple of Lord Manjunatha here but did not undergo a
The week- long ’’truth test’’drama in the State is inching towards an interesting finale with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa reaching here by train from Bangalore early
Late Sathya Sai Baba’s nephew RJ Ratnakar, who was yesterday questioned by police in connection with the seizure of
A village meet (Grama Sabhe) held in Shri Annapoorna Commercial Complex Hall, Kattingeri, on the illicit duplicate distillation and intoxicant drugs and its bad effects, on Saturday 25th June 2011 in the evening at..
In a steep hike, the central government on Friday increased domestic LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder awhile it slashed customs and excise duties on crude oil and products. Consumers will spend Rs 400 on a 14.2kg cooking gas. What does he get in value? Let us run..
It is rare to see dharmadhikari of Sri Kshetra D Veerendra Heggade or for that matter his younger brother Harshendra Kumar lose their cool. But unruly behaviour exhibited by JD-S workers when former CM H D Kumaraswamy came to the kshetra for his satyada nivedhane’..
Over 300 youngsters, including 60 girls, were detained after the Raigad Police busted a rave party in a hotel near Mumbai-Pune highway late on Sunday night as the world observed Anti-Narcotics Day. Apart from seizing a large quantity of drugs from the venue -- Mount View Hotel
Minister for Higher Education Dr V S Acharya has promised to take measures to solve the problems relating to Moolageni system. Speaking at a conference of â€Moolagenidaras’ (those under the Moolageni system) organised by Moolageni Okkalu Rakshana..
With the shifting of 32 government district-level offices to new DC office complex at Manipal End Point in Agust, all the district level offices will come under one roof. District-in-Charge Minister Dr V S Acharya had informed that DC complex will be inaugurated on August 19.
In the widened Kadiyali – Manipal state highway, the newly installed street lights on the centre divider were inaugurated by District Minister Dr. V. S. Acharya on Saturday. These 107 street lights were installed with a cost of rupees 70 lakhs. On this occasion MLA Raghupathi..
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has asked all chief ministers to reduce state cesses on LPG and diesel even as the Opposition held protest
A new study has suggested that sticking to a vegetarian diet can help kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of phosphorous in their bodies.
‘Amala Bharatha Campaign’ is taken up every fourth Sunday of the month. When the city is mostly lazing on Sunday morning, the students from Amritha Vidyalaya and
Shyama Shetty of Cherkadi, Brahmavara has been suffering with brain disease since the last 2 years and was unable to move around and it has been very difficult
Brahma Shree Narayanaguru Swami Billava Seva Charitable Trust, Billava Seva Sangha and Billava Mahila Mandali, jointly organized
Returning to Delhi three weeks after the Ramlila crackdown, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday attacked the
Udupi District JDS President Deviprasad Shetty said in the press conference held on Saturday that, Yediyoorappa is not a true Veerashaiva, if he was, then after the oath in Dharmastala he would not have backed up. His devotion is only a show off, he said. He published the advertisement
“Let the protest movement against the corruption in the country succeed, let the strength of fighting this grow stronger, we all will support this movement always” these are the oaths taken by the Journalism department students of Madhava Pai Memorial College.
Land mark treatment has been conducted by Cardiology department, Kasturba Hospital Manipal. A patient of 94 years, male, had stroke two years back. The Patient was referred to Kasturba Hospital, Manipal. During the examination by Dr. Ravi Raj Acharya
The Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe into the 2G spectrum scam money trail has reached the door steps of Vijay Mallya’s UB Group
In a steep hike, the government on Friday increased diesel price by Rs 3 per litre, domestic LPG by Rs 50 per cylinder and
Sathya Sai Baba’s nephew R.J. Ratnakar was today questioned by police in connection with the seizure of Rs. 35.5
June 2011: Poorna Prajna Degree College Science section students Lavanya Saliyan (1st BSc) and Madhusoodana Gavnkar
All the members of Lions Club Shirva Manchakal gathered on 18th June 2011 at HOTEL MILAN Shirva in connection with the Installation of new office bearers of the club for the Lionistic year 2011-2012. The newly elected members Ln Ronald Menezes as President ,Ln Gregory Fernandes..
The "Mahoorth" programme of a Konkani play "Estel Konachi Vhokal" written by Joseph DSouza Borivli and directed by Francis Olivera was held at the authors residence Borivli on 18th June 2011. Mr. George DSouza a well..
Does the believers of God feel that the oath performed in the name of Dharmastala Shree Manjunatha by Chief Minister Yediyoorappa and former chief Minister Kumaraswamy for their selfish political purpose is wrong? Does the voters feel that they have made a mistake by voting..
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa said Saturday he has dropped the plan to swear before a temple deity his innocence and instead will legally fight the allegations
JD(S) leader H D Deve Gowda today said he would stage a dharna in front of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa’s official residence here on June 27 to protest
In the 25 crores rupees grant received from the state government on the occasion of the golden anniversary of the Udupi Municipality, the planning for all the projects have been already prepared and for this already technical approval has been received from the government
For the development of the fish markets in the rural areas, government should provide additional grants and make efforts to bring the fish selling women into the front stream, said Udupi Jilla Panchayath member Divkar Kunder. He was speaking upon inauguration of..
A case is registered in Udupi City Police Station that the lawyer who was appointed to get the justice has done injustice by cheating. Ramachandra Acharya a resident of Shivamoga Miggan Hospital Doctor’s colony has got cheated and registered the complain.
Angry villagers near Gurgaon tried to burn a man alive for killing a village sarpanch. The man died in the hospital, but police said
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan`s former boyfriend Salman Khan congratulated her
A high powered ministerial panel is likely to meet on Friday to consider a hike in diesel and domestic LPG prices, as well as a cut in duty rates
Free note books were distributed to the students of both medium schools of Shri Narayana Guru Education Society on behalf
BJP leader and lawyer Mattar Ratnakar Hegde accused central government for not taking action on the organizations which are doing anti social activities.
When Shumi, a school student in Bangalore, was looking for a coaching centre in Bangalore to help her study law, she went online.
Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has been appointed as the next Ambassador to the United States, an assignment she will take
Love is blind. And a woman blinded by rage after being rejected in love is worse. A Nalasopara resident had to suffer because he advised his friend to reject a marriage proposal. The girl, who was rejected, kidnapped the do-gooder’s daughter and took her to Pune, refusing to let go of
Few state employees, if any, appear to be deterred by chief minister Nitish Kumar’s avowed war on corruption. So audacious are the corrupt that they spare no one, not even a VIP with right and high connections. Take this: Probationer sub-inspector Shweta Rani of the city’s Kotwali
A board at the Kali temple in the village of Nuapada in Orissa’s Puri district says "Harijans can pray from here", warning the Scheduled Castes not to take a step further. Startled? Don’t be. Even today the so-called ’untouchables’ and people belonging to Scheduled Castes..
Udupi District Police Superintendent Dr. Y. S. Ravikumar has indicated that Cyber owners should compulsorily follow the information technology regulations to prevent the cyber crimes. He was speaking in the workshop for the Cyber owners at the District Police Office
A 25-year-old woman has accused her husband of rape and abduction on Tuesday. Commissioner of Police Seemant
After boldly challenging JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy to take the ’’truth test’’ before a deity to prove his peace bid allegation, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today appeared to have softened his stand on the proposed temple face-off. Yeddyurappa told reporters
Yet another season of monsoon and an opportunity for me to travel to Mumbai during this season through Konkan Railway’s Matsygandha train in mid-June refreshed my memories of previous years’ similar journeys to and from Mumbai and as usual having the window seat and savoring
Monsoon, Mansoon
Government and civil society exercise to work out an agreed draft of the Lokpal Bill ended in failure tonight after which Anna
Bollywood’s star couple—Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai--are expecting their first baby. Superstar
The Joint Drafting Committee on the Lokpal Bill ended its deliberations on Tuesday without a common text, and the government
The Intelligence Bureau has warned of a new terror plot -- to turn ships into deadly bombs, but no lessons appear to have
In the annual general body meeting of AET (Association of English Teachers, Mangalore University) held in the month of June, 2011at University College, Mangalore, Prof. Vincent Alva has been unanimously selected as..
The obstruction by private lobby, preventing the Manipal – Bajpe Volvo bus service has caused confusion to the government representatives. The pressure from the private lobby is not just limited to Manipal, but also there is lots of exercise taking place behind the scene..
Higher Education Minister Dr. V. S. Acharya assured complete support of the government to the renovation of Katapadi
Udupi district Education Resource Center has urged the state government to immediately release and publish the 2009 education rights regulation, which will be coming into effect from 5th July. In the press conference held on Tuesday Director of the organization Renny D’Souza..
A well-known expatriate organization, United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK), has once again geared up to present its 3rd "Fun-filled Evening 2011" on Friday, October 7, 2011 in the American International School auditorium in Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait at 5:00 pm.
Air India seems to have tampered with its pilots’ flight roster to keep under wraps a crucial detail about the Mangalore plane crash that killed 158 people on May 22 last year. Capt Zlatko Glusica, who was commanding the flight that overshot the tabletop runway, was initially..
The Udupi Railway Station Road from the Manipal Main Road up to Konkan Graphics point is maintained by the Udupi City Municipal Corporation and it is in a miserable condition. Immediately after this end, there was a deep culvert for about 5 meters and during heavy rains..
India’s vital monsoon this year is expected to be just below normal, the weather office said in a revised forecast on Tuesday, but the rains could pick up after July 15, during the key planting month for rice, sugar cane and corn. India’s Meteorological Department said in a statement this year’s
One of Sathya Sai Baba’s most famous followers, Isaac Tigrett of Hard Rock café fame, has claimed that he is the “living will” of the departed spiritual guru. In a startling disclosure, Wednesday, Tigrett said that Sai Baba had given him some “instructions”, including details about his possible
The joint drafting committee meet on lokpal bill on Tuesday ended in New Delhi amid "fresh and serious" differences between the government and Anna Hazare team. The ninth and final meeting was held at the office of finance minister Pranab Mukherjee, chairman of the drafting committee.
Unfazed by stiff protest against the Posco steel plant from various quarters, Orissa government on Tuesday announced start of project related
Residents of a remote village in northern India have few connections to the outside world. They live in mud dwellings with
Differences between Team Anna and the government widened further on Monday as both sides stuck to their stand on key
JDS President Kumaraswamy is going to announce on 22nd June in Delhi about the leaders of state BJP government that who among them are part of the corruption, said JDS Chief Secretary Basavana Gowda Patil Yathnal. He was talking to the press reporters in Udupi on Monday
European aerospace giant EADS has announced plans to develop a jet that will make hypersonic a reality in the near future. The concept project has been named the ZEHST (Zero Emission High Speed Transport). An unmanned demonstrator of the hypersonic jet is..
A new study has found that low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or so-called "bad cholesterol" is not as bad as it has been made out to be in recent years.
Udupi District Minister Dr. V. S. Acharya has told that rupees 25 lakhs will be granted for the renovation of Shirva
From outright ridicule to pleas to spare the gods, people are reacting in various ways to Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa’s challenge to his
Police have cracked the sensational murder case of two boys from Hunsur who were kidnapped from Mysore on June 8. Police have picked up five boys and claim to have
This is how the story unfolded: Two cabs drivers,R Santosh Kumar and E Lokesh, chose to attempt bigger crimes after successfully snatching a gold chain worth Rs 55,000 from an old woman in Basavanagudi. On May 31, the two struck at the house of techie M Srikant in Mahalakshmi Layout
Lokayuktha Justice N. Santhosh Hegde spoks out in Udupi on the fresh scandals, he said that in the 2G corruption scandal there were 10 zeros but in just another few days an oil scandal of central government is going to be exposed and in this figure there are 17 zeros. He had come to Udupi
Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has ridiculed the BCCI for reportedly suggesting that he might be involved in the organisation
On a day when the government’s representatives on the Lokpal Bill joint drafting committee met in the evening at
Sandhya gets average 120 marks in her class exams in Kannada, also gets 120 marks in preparatory exams and had high expectations of getting above 120 in final exams, but when the results were declared she..
In the public free Medical camp held at Shirva Samudaya Health Centre conducted by the Consulting Doctors of K.M.C. Hospital Manipal, more than 150 people had the benefit by attending. The consulting doctors in medicine, ENT, surgery, eye, skin, bone, gynecology and such about..
A helicopter, while returning after dropping Bharatiya Janata party president Nitin Gadkari and his family at the Jolly Grant airport here on Sunday afternoon
Sea erosion gets severe at Udyavara Padukare and the concrete road is in danger. The sea has already extended until the road due to erosion and the rocks
The tug of war between teachers who have crossed 60 years of age and the Karnataka Ministry of Higher Education (KMHE) notwithstanding, the Circuit Bench
Continued attacks on temples across the country led Swami Aseemanand to propound the ’bomb ka badla bomb’ theory which led to the bombing of Samjhauta Express train, the oldest rail-link between India and Pakistan, the chargesheet against him has noted.The probe into the conspiracy
A day before the next meeting of the Lokpal Bill joint drafting panel, Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday replied to reformer
Marcel Dsouza (78 Years) Dendoor Katte, Husband of Celestine D’Souza,Father of Philomena / Camil Manuel / Eliz, Paul / Hellen, Cosess / Hilary, Victor / Jessie..
Going a step ahead after agreeing to swear before the God, JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy today said he was ready to undergo a narco analysis test to prove his
An information program on Tourist and Private Vehicle rules, organized by Shirva Rotary Club, was held at Shirva Panchayath Sabhabhavana. In the program Senior Tourist Vehicle owner Michael Mathias spoke and briefed on the government vehicle rules, permissions..
Congress general secretary, Digvijay Singh on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi was now a mature person with sound political instincts, and can become the Prime Minister. "I think it is time that Rahul can become the Prime Minister," Singh said, talking to PTI.
Stepping up pressure on the UPA Government, pro-Telangana supporters today undertook a novel protest by organising collective cooking
In a shocking case from Uttar Pradesh, a minor girl was raped and later blinded. The case that could cause uproar and question the utter lawlessness and anarchy in the state, such violent incidents of crime are being reported from UP, a state that has a woman adorning the chair of Chief Minister.
"God is great, thank you," said Brij Bihari Pandey after being released from Gorakhpur district jail. At 108 years, the murder convict was India’s oldest prisoner, and was freed following a special bail granted to him by the Allahabad High Court.
Competition between the twin brothers started at the time of their birth, with one seeing the light of the world two minutes
Aneeshcharith Bhandary (BRMP School, Bantwal) and Reesha Shenoy (Carmel English school, Mangalore) have won the titles in Karnataka State Under 16 Boys and Girls Chess Championship respectively.
Higher Education and Udupi District Supervisory Minister Dr. V. S. Acharya has announced the proposal of building a permanent wall to prevent sea erosion. He visited Udyavara Padukare area and inspected the sea erosion on Sunday evening. Later he spoke
A Jerusalem rabbinical court recently sentenced a wandering dog to death by stoning. The cruel sentence stemmed from the suspicion that the spirit of a famous secular lawyer, who insulted the court’s judges 20 years ago, had been transferred into the dog’s..
A free medical checkup camp will be held on Sunday 19th June 2011 in Shirva Community Health Center in the morning at 09.00 am by the Consultant Doctors from
The long war of words between Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his bete noire and predecessor H D Kumaraswamy
Train services which were affected due to heavy rain and retaining wall collapse between Ratnagiri and Nivsvar railway stations on June 17 was restored on Konkan Railway route from 8.30am on Sunday,June 19, 2011. Railway authorities however cancelled
Vishvesha Thirtha swamiji of Pejavar Adhokshaja mutt expressing surprise at protests held by Dalit Sangharsh Samiti on his statement on dalits converting to Buddhism said individuals are free to accept a religion of their choice..
There is a beach on the shore of the Arabian Sea and a lighthouse. Many films have been shot at this location. The coast near to Kaup is formed by basalt rocks starting from multi river in south extending up in the northern direction. Presence of rocks in the coastline makes the sea rough
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Thirty-two-year-old Syeda Rahmatunnissa, a fashion designer, was to get talaq from her husband in a few days’ time. On Friday morning, however, Abdul Wakeel allegedly
JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy today said he has accepted the challenge of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa to testify before the Dharmasthala presiding deity, Lord
Like every year the monsoon sea erosion started already. Anticipating this situation, the people’s representatives, Port department Officers rushed to the spot, inspected the condition and gave instructions to the contractors to put rocks in those places. Along with that they also
Karnataka State Under 16 Boys and girls Chess Championship being organised by Karnataka State Chess Association (affiliated to Chess Association of India, Lucknow) in association with Sri Dhavala College
Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, a Lokpal Bill drafting committee member, says he is not in favour of Anna Hazare
With the issue of bringing the Prime Minister within the ambit of the Lokpal remaining a controversial issue, the government is expected to soon call an all-party meeting to seek views across the political spectrum. This became clear on Saturday after a meeting Prime Minister
The Swiss Parliament on Friday gave approval to amendments to tax treaties with countries, including India that makes it easier for
Anna Hazare, Baba Ramdev and the civil society are the new opposition parties as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Front have been
Indian Navy, Indian Coastal Security Police and Coastal Vigilance Troops with their joint participation had a program of dialogue and information on Thursday at Malpe Fishing Port. On this occasion Indian Navy Karvar Unit Officer
All traffic on the Konkan Railway route came to a standstill after heavy rains and landslide led to a safety wall collapsing on the tracks near Nivar station in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra. The wall, which collapsed on Thursday night, June 17, 2011 was 60 meters long..
Nearly two-and-a-half months after his death, the personal chamber of Satya Sai Baba was unlocked in the presence of members of the Satya Sai Central Trust in Puttaparthi on Thursday.It reportedly revealed heaps of cash and precious stones. Neither the press not government..
The wife of a 45-year-old pastor of a local church here has lodged a police complaint accusing him of cheating and sexually
The rift within the Lokpal Bill draft committee continues to widen. The civil society and the government representatives who form the committee
Amid growing differences with civil society members on the proposed Jan Lokpal Bill, the UPA Government on Thursday hit back at Team Anna saying
Yielding to pressure, Uttarakhand government on Wednesday night ordered a CBI inquiry into the death of Swami
Like many of us, 61-year-old Professor Vijay Joshi was focused at work, didn’t have time for exercise and indulged himself with all kinds of food. That is until he was
Cricketer and Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has adopted a tiger in Mysore Zoo. After Javagal Srinath, Anil Kumble and
One lakh rupees for every mark added - that’s the going rate in the fake marks scam in Karnataka. If you are an MBBS student, you could pass the university exam by just
If the organization has the will, then they can make a revolution. The fresh example to this is Mogaveera Yuva Sanghatane of Udupi. This is the organization that has generated more than 3,000 blood donors throughout the district. In spite of so much development
The government on Thursday ruled out sending two drafts of Lokpal Bill to the Union Cabinet in the wake of strong differences with the civil society
Citigroup Inc said a credit card data breach that took place in May affected over 360,000 accounts, around 80 per cent more than the initial figure revealed by the bank last week. In a statement issued late last night, Citigroup said "a total of 360,083 North America Citi-branded credit
JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy today alleged that Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa made fresh attempts to ’’buy peace’’ with him in a bid to bring an end to
Karnataka Government today said there was no proposal before it to increase the minimum age of drinking from the current 21 to 25 years on the lines of Maharashtra. "There is no such proposal. Currently the age limit fixed for serving liquor to youths is 21 years in the state.
Kattingeri, a village which is an extension of Moodubelle has been made famous by the world renowned painter, Kattingeri Krishna Hebbar, popularly known as K.K. Hebbar whose birth centenary falls on June 15, 2011. By prefixing the name of his
A book on S.R. Hegde, founder of Tulu Koota, was released by Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president Palthady Ramakrishna Achar here on Wednesday. The book is the 29 {+t} {+h} in a series of 31 books that the academy had brought out, called “Marepperanvandi Tuluver”
Labelled as a ’’rare’’ treat for amateur astronomers and stargazers, the lunar eclipse on Wednesday —visible to half the world — will be the longest and the darkest of the century according to experts. The eclipse will be witnessed from beginning till the end by people in eastern..
In an unexpected offensive against Union Home Minister P Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha on Tuesday accused him of ’’getting elected to Parliament through fraudulent means’’ and demanded his resignation. “He was never elected in the first place.
The ambience in the premises of the Indian Public School, Salmiya, on Friday June 10 was ecstatic. On the day, the parishioners of St Joseph Church, Belman (BELWAK) assembled in full strength along with families, friends and relatives to re-live the euphoria of parish..
Mrs. Blossom D’Souza has taken the charge as the Manager of the Syndicate Bank-Moodubelle Branch with effect from June 10, 2011. Before taking over as the Branch Manager of Moodubelle, Mrs. Blossom was serving..
The Manipura Grama pancchyat distributed free uniforms and books to the scheduled caste and tribe students on Tuesday, 14 June 2011. Free uniforms and books sponsored by other donors were also distributed to other students. The function of the free..
June 2011: Udupi District Red Cross Society celebrated World Blood Donors day on Tuesday. On this occasion five persons of Udupi District who voluntarily donated blood for more than 25 times were felicitated. Upon inaugurating the program DC Dr. T. M. Reju..
The high number of female foeticide, infanticide and human trafficking prevalent in India has placed it as the fourth most
Amid a war of words between the government and civil society members over the Lokpal Bill, both sides will meet in New
Unhappy with her score of 85% in the recent SSLC exam, M Sunidhi, 16, allegedly committed suicide in her house in Maruti
Sedition laws were enacted by the British to suppress Indians during the freedom struggle. These laws should be amended to
About 63 per cent of Kerala’s coastline is eroding, shows the shoreline change assessment of Kerala coast released by Union Minister of State
In Bangalore’s high-end restaurants and pubs, he used to introduce himself as the â€Prince of Nigeria’ and wouldn’t think twice of burning over 50K for a few drinks and the â€right company’. But online, he became an anonymous conman, phishing for the greedy and the gullible under multiple false
Accusing Home Minister P. Chidambaram of getting himself elected to Parliament through “fraudulent” means, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister
School Students Parliament election held at Padubelle Shri Narayana Guru English Mediaum School on Monday. Vishwambar
With office goers working late to meet impossible deadlines and super-moms juggling career, kids and home, people these days are compromising on the essential
As a prelude to the feast of St. Antony, the Bishop of Mangalore, Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrate Eucharistic Mass on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 6 pm and also laid the foundation stone for a new shrine. On Monday, June 13, 2011 the Dean of the Shirva Varado..
Members of the Karnataka Dalit Sangharsh Samiti (Ambedkar Vada) staged a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Monday protesting against the
A rare idol of mythical unicorn has been found at Kalya near Nitte in Karkala taluk of Udupi district. T. Murgeshi, lecturer in the Department of
When the organizations on the lead get stronger the development of the whole society is possible, said Shri Sadgugu Brahmananda Saraswathi Swameeji of
At least 22 hostages, including six Indians and four Pakistanis have been released by Somali pirates after receiving a pay-off of 2.1 million dollars as ransom. Besides Captain Syed Wasi Hasan, Muzzamil, Mohammed Alam and Ali Rehman of Pakistan, six Indians..
The patron’’s feast of St Antony’’s chapel at Kerekatte near here was celebrated on Monday June 13 morning. The devout Catholics in the neighbourhood of Kerekatte celebrate the feast of St Antony’’s relic at the chapel on February 15 and patron’’s feast on June 13 every year.
District 1-A Mother District of Lionism held its Governors Installation and District Cabinet Awards Banquet in the Aviana Banquet Hall, Palos Hills with a colourful event. The programme started with Wayne and Kathleen Messmer of Chicago Cubs fame singing patriotic song..
Till now its been Swan Telecom and Reliance, Unitech wireless and Kalaingar TV that have felt the 2G spectrum scam heat. Now as the CBI
Two persons were killed in the heavy rains that lashed Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Sunday.
A woman allegedly killed her two children by pushing them into a pond before ending her life by jumping into the pond at
Top seeds Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-haq Qureshi lived up to their billing and won their first ATP title of the season, overcoming Robin and Milos
District-in-Charge Minister Dr V S Acharya said that Udupi Deputy Commissioner’s office will soon be the first office in the State to become the paperless office. Addressing a press meet, he said paperless system will be implemented in Assistant Commissioner’s office and 3 taluk
China’s avid internet users are taking a leaf from India’s anti-corruption drama by opening websites so citizens can confess, sometimes in pitiless detail, to buying off officials. Chinese people can be disdainful of poorer India, but some have sought inspiration from the anti-corruption anger
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to admit DMK MP Kanimozhi’s bail plea in the 2G spectrum case. The Supreme Court issued
Daijiworld Weekly celebrated its second anniversary by presenting â€Swabhiman Awards-2011’ to seven specially-abled achievers on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 4.30 pm at Shanti Kiran, Bajjodi in Mangalore. The awards..
A Kannada-Konkani dictionary in both Kannada and Devanagri scripts was released here on Sunday at the Vishwa Konkani Kendra. The bi-lingual dictionary, Kannada Konkani Ratnakosha, has been compiled by Mandarke Madhav Pai, a renowned lexicographer and writer
As if the perennial hikes in petrol prices coupled with the collection of user fee by the National Highway authorities weren’t enough, road users in Karnataka will soon be paying toll on some important State Highways and Major District Roads -- making road travel..
If all goes according to plan, Minister for Excise M P Renukacharya, who led the dissidence activities and then donned the
Archbishop of Guwahati Thomas Menamparampil has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his initiatives to bring peace among ethnic communities of the North East. The Archbishop’s name has been nominated by a popular Italian magazine ’Il Bollettino Salesiano’
At a time when most children of their age are busy listening to their teachers in their classrooms, several students of the Model
In Kaup Vidhana Sabha constituency rural areas shall be installed with the modern LED street lights, which will be the first of
K.M.C. Hospital’s Arogya Card 2011 scheme is inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Dr. T. M. Reju on Saturday. The first card has been handed over to Krishna Kulal’s family by the Deputy Commissioner and thus symbolically initiated the distribution of cards. K.M.C. Hospital has been..
The world has woken up to the universal phenomenon of child labour and has been devising ways and means to eradicate this blot on the human society. Millions of girls and boys throughout the world are engaged in work that deprives them of adequate education, health, leisure and
ChildLabour
Where do you think this is? I took this photograph at Vakola BEST Bus Stop in front of the Church. Vakola is a locality in Santa Cruz, which is a middle class suburb in Mumbai. Do you any queue? No? Then where are the passengers? Is Mumbai bus transport so efficient, that
Pernankila Milk Producers Cooperative Society’s new building named â€Punyakoti’ at Angarkatte was inaugurated by Lalaji R. Mendon, MLA of Kaup on Saturday, 11 June 2011 at 4 pm. The inauguration..
An emotional farewell function was organized for Fr Mathew Vas, parish priest of Mother of Sorrows Church Udupi Recently , on behalf of the Ex-Office Barriers Committee members of ICYM Udupi District. Mr. Wilson D’Souza Shirva Fromer Advisor of ICYM Udupi
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday broke his fast after spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravishankar met him in the hospital.
A 14-year old girl was found dead outside a police station in Lakhimpur in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly raped by the constables.
In a shocking incident, Jyotendra Dey, popularly known by his pseudonym J Dey, Editor, Special Investigations, MiD Day, was shot dead in a
Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday met Baba Ramdev and appealed to him to end his eight-day fast even as the health condition of the
Sahamatha Film Society has been honoured with the John Abraham Award for the most active film society in southern region by the
A one day prayer service was conducted by the Udupi Zone Charismatic Prayer Group’s core team members under the
Konkan Railway has changed its train timings from Friday in order to avoid accidents during monsoon. The timings will be in force till October 31.
The Centre has decided to formulate a new national policy on education, aimed at meeting the standards required to keep pace with the changing global scenario of
Fasting yoga guru Baba Ramdev was taken to a Dehradun hospital after his health deteriorated but his close aides insisted their leader has not called off his fast that continued for the seventh day against corruption and for retrieval of black money.Ramdev was taken in an ambulance
The traffic chaos on National Highway 66 following the breach in Ullal bridge embankment continued on Saturday. The restoration work is under progress and the normal traffic is expected to be restored within three days. Speaking to NHAI Project Director P N Gavasane said that..
The body of India’s most acclaimed painter Maqbool Fida Husain was on Friday laid to rest with full Muslim religious rites at
Kannada medium Lower Primary School of Padukere, Udyavara which existed from pre Independence time is permanently closed on Monday. This school was established in 1940 by the local Darbar dynasty, and was called as Darbar School. Now, after a long..
This is the best example; how illegal work can be carried out by misusing the people’s ignorance on law and the carelessness of the Officers. In Hejamadi Padukare, Kandla trees are cut and destroyed in more than 3 acre land for the construction of resort, violating CRZ rule
Though so many scams and cheating cases get exposed every now and then, the desire to make easy money never gets satisfied with the people. Such a scam has taken place in Udupi and hundreds of people are worried that they might loose crores of rupees. Udupi Police have arrested a youth
Shankarapura Mallige, the jasmine that has spread its aroma across miles has failed to fetch satisfactory price to the growers in the recent days. While speaking to farmer Denzil Castelino informed that it is the usual phenomenon in the fluctuation of price of jasmine flowers, when it rains.
Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana was acquitted by a US court on charges of abetting Mumbai terror attacks but was convicted for providing material support to LeT and helping a terror plot in Denmark. The 12-member jury announced the verdict on Thursday at the end of two days
Amid high drama, Yoga guru Ramdev, whose indefinite fast entered seventh day
With the new schemes introduced and subsidies offered, the farmers’ response towards mechanised paddy cultivation in Dakshina Kannada district has improved over the last two years, informed District Agricultural Science Centre Programme Co-ordinator Dr H Hanu..
Tata Nano, one of the world’s cheapest car, on Thursday entered Sri Lanka’s lucrative taxi market with a fleet of 45 cars
Handattu Grama Vikasa of Kota distributed free books to the students of Kota Govt. Higher Primary School.
While a tusker unleashed terror in Mysore city on Wednesday, a leopard caught in the noose, left to hunt wild boars, at Padaari
Upping the ante in his confrontation with the United Progressive Alliance
India on Thursday successfully test-fired its nuclear capable Prithvi-II ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range at
Heavy wind and rain is forecasted in Udupi in the next 24 hours, so the weather department has warned the public to be
Shreya Daphney of Poorna Prajna College, who won the 1st Rank in Common Entrance Exam (CET) in Architect Section was
By following the principles and idealism of Brahma Shree Narayana Guru, the development of society is possible. Guru’s teachings; one cast, one religion and one God is the guideline and this will work towards the development..
The death of an youth in Suvarna river at Golikatte Holebagilu of Herga Grama on Wednesday afternoon has raised doubts that it could be a organized murder. On Wednesday afternoon at 12.00 noon the youth Roshan (20) gone missing and his body is found on Thursday
Baba Ramdev has declared Patanjali Yog Peeth’s assets worth several hundred crores, and promised maximum transparency of holdings in future as well. Baba declared assets - totaling nearly Rs 426 crore - of four of his trusts at a press conference here . He has stressed
In the last 20 years, 100 crores of rupees have been spent to stop sea erosion, but the erosion has never stopped. Is that meaning it is impossible to stop this sea erosion? If we ask this to the government officers and the politicians they will
Erosion
M.F. Hussain, who rose from a career as movie billboard artist to become India’s most sought-after painter before going into exile in an uproar over nude images of Hindu icons, died Thursday, June 09, 2011. He was 95. CNN-IBN TV channel quoted a friend, Arun Vadehra..
Seer offered time-limit until 10th June to the state government to take firm decision and resolve Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) issues, which has been causing difficulties to the people. If the government do not inform of..
Well this is not the Jumbo in Mysore, but in Udupi. It was in March 2002, one of the elephants Lakshmeesha of Shrikrishna Mutt caused panic in the whole Udupi city, the whole night trumpeting around, spoiling the sleep of the Rathabeedi residents and Mutt Administration
Two wild elephants stormed into Mysore early Wednesday, trampling one person to death and causing panic in this cultural city. "The wild elephants entered the city around 6 a.m. from a nearby forest, wreaked havoc in a suburb trampling one person to death and caused panic
Taking on the government, civil rights activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday went on a day-long fast at Rajghat, declaring that his agitation against corruption was the "second freedom struggle" and threatened another hunger strike from August 16 if Lokpal Bill is not passed by August 15, 2011.
The center for the refinement of the moral values of children is home and mother is the first teacher for the lessons on the
Pejavara Shree of Udupi said that he will be going to Delhi on 10th June along with Suthur Shree of Mysore and Shree Ravishankar Guruji of Bangalore and try to mediate and have an agreement between Baba Ramdev and the central government.
In Belmannu Grama, at a place called Janthra, a Lorry cleaner died by the wooden log falling on him. The deceased is
The long awaited remodeling of the Moodubelle Santekatte began with the laying of the foundation stone for the fish market on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 10.30 am in the presence of the Belle Grama Panchayat members, representatives from the Karnataka Fisher..
If everything goes as per the plan, then a green park similar to Kabban Park, Lal Bagh will emerge in Udupi within one year! said Manjunatha Shetty Asst. Forest Officer of Kundapura Sub Division, while he briefed on the project details of this year at forest department
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s health has started deteriorating as his fast for tougher anti-graft laws and bringing back
There is a system currently working on providing water to the people from our own water source and thus tries to make crores
Baba Ramdev is back in Haridwar but it looks like it’s not going to be an easy run for him anymore. The government is out to reveal the skeletons
Udupi MLA K. Ragupathi Bhat and Kaup MLA Lalaji R. Mendon jointly handed over the house built by entrepreneur Ramesh Shetty to Prema Shetty of Bellampalli who was living in a rented house. Speaking on the occasion Prema Shetty said that
It is time now for the quarry owners to prepare and keep the huge 1 – 2 quintal size rocks. The rain has already started, so the sea erosion will also be ready to start. In Udupi and South Kenara districts, like every year the rocks are required to place them at the locations of sea erosion and as
erosion
A mother poisoned her eight-month-old daughter and killed herself by jumping on to a railway track near Manipal.
In condemnation of police action on Baba Ramdev fasting movement, Udupi Jilla Yuva Morcha conducted protest in a unique way. President of Yuva Morcha Vilas Nayak
Disputing the BJP government’s claims, Lokayukta Santosh Hegde today insisted that illegal mining and illegal export of iron
With Delhi Police refusing permission for day-long hunger strike at Jantar Mantar tomorrow, civil rights activist Anna Hazare today
On a day when the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued notice to the government seeking reports within two weeks on the early
The Passport Seva Project, an ambitious e-governance programme that aims at passport delivery in three days, has entered its most crucial stage. The rollout of 77 Passport Seva Kendras is expected to begin any time now in major Indian cities and be completed by January 2012.
A middle aged man committed suicide by consuming poison in Helehithlu of Shirva Grama. Stanley Corda (48) having alcohol addiction, was in financial difficulties.
No new licences will be given to restaurants and bars, discotheque dance bars or live bands in the City which employ women (barmaids) for serving liquor, according to
Udupi Power Corporation Limited and Lyanko Foundations, celebrated world environment day as part of their social responsibility, at Thenka Ermal Government Higher Primary School, on Sunday. The program was inaugurated with lighting of lamp by Dr. Ajith D’Souza – Head of Social Work
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Tuesday said that he had pardoned the UPA government for the crackdown on his satyagraha at the Ramlila Ground in Delhi on the intervening night of June 5-6. “If the Prime Minister thinks that the Ramlila Ground incident was unfortunate, then I too have no regrets.
Criticizing the protest conducted by BJP for the action taken by central government on Baba Ramdev fasting movement, Udupi District JDS President said that it is like they are trying to cook with the fire that is burning someone else’s house. BJP leaders do not have the courage
Rev. Fr. John Mendonca was given a warm welcome on June 1, 2011 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kanajar as he took charge as the new parish priest of Kanajar parish from Fr. Alwyn D’Cunha. Fr. John Mendonca received a warm welcome from the Kanajar parishioners at 3.30 pm.
The 19th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Mangalore Cricket Club was held on Friday, June 3, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the Ashoka Hall of Indian Cultural Center. The AGM was attended by 250.members. The objective of the AGM is to update the members on the activities of the club and also to provide
Facing the heat over his alleged role in the 2G sacm, Union Textile Minister Dayanidhi Maran may be dropped in the next cabinet reshuffle, reports claimed Tuesday. Maran is arriving in Delhi and is expected to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. As per reports the CBI may name him in the FIR
A thick plume of ash from the erupting Puyehue volcano in the Andes shifted direction into Chile after spewing volcanic dust over parts of Argentina.North-westerly winds pushed the giant column of ash from the Chilean volcano, located 870 kms south of the capital Santiago near the border
A motor bike was stolen near Shimra Ganapathi Temple, in Shivalli Grama, Manipal on Sunday. Martin a resident of Perampalli, parked his bike Bajaj Pulser (K. A. 20 X-2286)
Under the leadership of Bharath Swabhiman Trust, various organizations protested the actions taken by the government on the fasting movement conducted under the leadership of Baba Ramdev with a procession throughout the city on Sunday and then protested in front of Gandhi statue.
After he launched a fierce attack against the BJP and Baba Ramdev, Congress spokesperson Janardhan Dwivedi was targeted at a press conference by a man who tried to throw a slipper at him. The man, allegedly named Sunil Kumar, posed as a journalist. He was grabbed by..
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who was bundled out of Delhi, said on Sunday night he will resume his agitation against corruption in Haridwar from Monday after he was denied permission to enter Uttar Pradesh to continue his protest. "No one should violate law and so I am not going to Delhi.
Social activist Anna Hazare and his team on Sunday came out strongly against the midnight crackdown by the Delhi police on
It is a proud moment in the life of Pramila Pinto individually and the Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre for Mentally Challenged Children, Pamboor as she is on her way to participate in the World Summer Games..
Cecilia Pereira nee D’Souza (76), wife of the late Peter Pereira, mother of Melwyn / Eliza Canute / Juliet, Eleen / Leo D’Souza, Sr Dafney, Sharlet / Eric Lewis, Hector / Cynthia
If the 400 crores rupees belonging to India is brought from abroad, then there will not be any Congress leaders in our country, all the present leaders
Joackim S D’Souza known to the Konkani world as Joker Cascia (62) one of the welll known Konkani literary Laurette, playwright, Lyricist, story writer breathed his last at his residence at 9pm (5 June 2011). Born on 5-July-1949 Joker Cascia was a very enthusiastic and down..
The action taken by the central government during the fasting movement by Baba Ramdev, is as disgusting as the actions taken by British Officer General Dayar
A suicide incident in Kakkeri, Kalavara Grama by a middle aged man pouring kerosene on himself, has taken place on Saturday. The deceased Shridhara Poojary
The government will soon send a letter to Baba Ramdev clarifying to the yoga guru about its intent to bring a legislation on black money. Sources said they
Post Delhi Police’s midnight crackdown at the Ramlila Grounds, Baba Ramdev on Sunday was flown out of Delhi to Dehradun in a special aircraft
Since the last 3 – 4 days the Soldier worms are causing nuisance to agriculture, in the areas of Hiriyadka and Brahmavara. Though these worms were seen frequently in Dakshina Kannada District, these are very rarely causing problems in Udupi District. Millions of these soldier worms
In a dramatic development around 1.10 am on Sunday, June 5, 2011 the government reportedly cancelled the permission for Baba Ramdev’s yoga camp at Ramlila Maidan. Chaos prevailed at the Ramlila Maidan as news..
With the rain poured on Friday night in Udupi Taluk rupees 3.20 lakh and in Kundapura Taluk rupees 70 thousands worth properties are damaged. In Kukkikatte, Badagubettu Grama of Udupi Taluk, lightening hit the grocery shop of Chandrashekara, as a result the electric short..
‘Merit is to be appreciated so say seniors and seasoned management experts’. Similarly, prompt response to certain queries is to be lauded. Hence, I personally take this opportunity to appreciate and place on record the prompt action taken by
RoadWork
Is this Anna v/s Baba movement? The protest movement by Baba Ramdev has raised several doubts, such as; Baba is preparing to launch himself actively into politics through the platform of fasting movement, the UPA Government in the center has set up Baba to fail the recent..
Environmentally conscious Manipal University celebrated the World Environment day 2011 on Saturday by creating awareness among the younger lot. One hundred and fifty saplings were planted and senior officials of the university exhorted some 900 students on how..
Baba Ramdev has taken a two-hour break to discuss issues with Government representatives over his demands for repatriation of black money
Former Haryana Chief Minister and leading Jat leader Bhajan Lal died in a local hospital following a massive heart attack here Friday evening
In memory of Late Kappettu Bola Poojary, Udupi Gramina Congress conducted book distribution program to school students. Jilla
Bailoor Vasudevakrapa Vidyamandira English Medium Nursery and Higher Primary School reopening day is celebrated recently. Raghavendra Madhyastha
Robbery taken place in a house in Madhuvana of Vaddarse Grama on Thursday. The house resident Hamza
As Swamis go, he is rather young - turned 45 last year. Before Baba Ramdev became the latest crusader against corruption, he
The government said on Thursday it will hold another round of talks with yoga guru
Udupi Gramina Buntara Sangha distributed free note books to the students of their community in a program held at Shree
A grand emotional farewell function was organized for Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Cunha, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Kanajar, on Sunday May 29 on behalf of Kanajar Parish Council and parishioners.
Baba Ramdev launched his indefinite fast against corruption and blackmoney here this morning after the government failed to persuade him to call off his protest. The yoga guru began the protest along with thousands of his followers at the Ramlila maidan here as he was
Nine girl students from the Muslim community of Udupi District have scored
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan today said that Baba Ramdev’s proposed hunger strike against corruption and repatriation of black money stashed in foreign banks, is politically motivated and he would not support the agitation. "Koi support nahin karunga...unka agenda hai...jaise hi koi
So far the police could not succeed in extracting the reason for the murder conspiracy and the details of the persons behind this conspiracy, from the two accused who were arrested for the conspiracy to murder MLC Kota Shrinivasa Poojary. On Wednesday these accused had come
Kumari Nikitha, student of Shri Narayana Guru English Medium High School, Padubelle, has scored 591 marks (94.56%)
On the occasion of the Janmanakshathra of Shri Lakshmivara Theertha of Shirooru Mutt, Paryaya of Udupi Mutt, 10 days cultural, religious and social programs were inaugurated by the Shree. During this program, on behalf of
Edward Mendonsa (50 years), Social activist of Shirva, President of Milk Producers Cooperative Society Shirva, Member of Shirva Rotary and resident of Kudthamajal Shirva, died in a tragic accident on Thursday night at 10.30 pm while he was travelling in his..
One of the early spells of heavy pre-monsoon showers brought the city to a grinding halt on Friday, June 4,2011 evening, throwing the rail and road transport systems out of gear, and even disrupting air traffic. As the downpour, coupled with high tide, rose the level of water,
Hundreds of villagers from Perdur, Bhairampalli, Bellarpady, Shiroor and Kukkehalli protested on Thursday against the accused for sexually harassing the school girls. This protest is conducted after a 10th standard student was raped in a house near Perdur High School by Monu
Debate on the rules of City Administration was held at Udupi Consumer Vedike premises, which was jointly organized by District Consumer Vedike, Udupi Municipality and Bangalore Civic Society. During the lecture presented by Kathyayini Chamaraj from Bangalore Civic Society
The Mangalorean Association of Canada’s 2011 Family Social was a great success. MAC’s thanks and felicitations go out to a whole host of people. The youth rocked the house with their enthusiasm, flair and dance moves. The young and those young at heart dined..
In support of the fasting movement by Baba Ramdev, the activists of various organizations in Udupi have begun the fasting movement in Udupi on Saturday. In the fasting movement organized by Bharath Swabhi..
As i was searching for the list of International Days for the month of June in Google today, June 4, i was pleasantly surprised to see the mention of “Hug Your Cat Day” listed for June 4. Hence, in order to find out
The secret behind the conspiracy to murder of Kota Shrinivasa Poojary is still not known and so far there is no sign of any secret being revealed and no such sign from police either. On Thursday Bashir and Raghavendra Mogaveera who were waiting near the..
After the Baba Ramdev scare, there is a new complication for the government. Now, Anna Hazare and Baba Ramdev pose a combined challenge
Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh has attacked Baba Ramdev, who has
Losses are taking a huge toll over the national carrier Air India. After a major
School books were distributed free to School children from poor families in Belapu
St. Joseph Higher Primary School Old Students Association distributed free books to the 600 students of Primary and High School, costing about Rs. 1.10 laks on the occasion of School reopening day function.
A father allegedly beheaded his 20-year-old daughter at Sandokan village in Nagaur district on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. The family members of the accused Premaram (45) woke up at 2 am to the shock of their life. They saw the father holding a blood-stained sword
National award winner Movie Director G. Murthy is making the preparation for the shooting of two movies namely “Kathale Dweepa” and “Ankura” after the rainy season in Udupi and the surrounding places. He has already filmed two movies “Karunadu” and “Shankara Punyakoti”
Various organizations in Udupi District have expressed their support to Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev’s unlimited fasting movement from 04th June at Delhi’s Boat Club, against the corruption and for getting back the Indian black money from the foreign Banks. In support of Baba’s
An illiterate, slum-dwelling Philippine carpenter who was too poor to send his six children to school became an instant millionaire on Thursday with the country’s second biggest-ever lottery win. The 60-year-old collected a 356.5-million-peso (eight-million-dollar) cheque from a single
Two people accused for conspiracy to kill Vidhana Parishath Member Kota Shrinivas Poojary have been arrested by police. The other two are absconded. The accused are identified as Raghavendra Mogaveera (27) of Nivane Grama, Hosanagara Taluk, Shivamoga District..
Hazare made it clear that there is unity in the civil society members and the perception that Ramdev is upset about the inclusion of father-son duo of Shanti and Prashant Bhushan in the Lokpal Bill drafting committee is not correct, as the yoga guru has backed the inclusion of competent people
The High Court on Tuesday admitted the appeal filed by Kumar Jagirdar, divorced husband of Chetana, cricketer Anil
The High Court on Tuesday issued notices to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa for denotifying five acres and 13 guntas of land in Nagarbhavi.
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s son-in-law Dhanush has said that ’Rana’ could be Rajini’s last film. "We will soon have a statement from Rajinikanth
Worried over Baba Ramdev’s indefinite fast from Saturday, Government on Wednesday took an extraordinary step to woo him by deputing Finance Minister
In an attempt to discourage youngsters from consuming alcohol, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday hiked the
Four students from Udupi District have excelled in state level. These students have not only participated in activities such as Scouts – Guides, Kab – Bul Bul which are
In early days there was custom to verify Vastu Shastra while building the houses. In recent days whenever if the Vastu is not right then the practice of keeping Chinese products in house started. Also there is publicity on looking after live fish at home or grow plants to correct Vastu of
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A workshop to provide information to the physically challenged persons was held in the premises of the Manipura Grama
A 29-year-old actress has been taken into custody on the charge of attempted prostitution, police said.
Leading Kannada film actress Pooja Gandhi today filed a police complaint, alleging that she has been receiving threats to her life
Bangalore airport has been put on high alert after a tip-off by the Intelligence Bureau (IB). Security has also been tightened at the Chennai airport
In anticipation of the monsoon, heavy rains and lightening and thunder in the night of May 31 and June1 2011 caused considerable damage to a house at Kappandakariya and inundated the patch of road in front of..
Karnataka State Raitha Sangha and Nandikoor Janajagrathi Samithi activists conducted Rail Roko on Wednesday in protest of the illegal transportation of coal through train by Konkan Railway violating the rules..
As the Udupi Municipality monthly meeting began on Tuesday, the debate on monsoon rain consumed the whole time!. In the question answer session about one hour was spent only on rain related problems. Senior member of the administrative party Mohan Upadya expressed serious
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) which was limited only to life insurance since 54 years has stepped into health insurance field now. The new policy “Jeevan Arogya” which covers the hospital expenses of the policy holder will be released countrywide on Wednesday.
On the occasion of World no Tobacco day on 30th May, sculptures from tea cups created by Manipal sand artist Shrinath Manipal, Venki Palimar and Ravi Hirebettu
Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy president Palthadi Ramakrishna Achar is spending sleepless nights worrying about the
The official chamber of Ramesh Chandra Majhi, Orissa’s Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste Development and Information Technology Minister
In a tragic incident in Assam, 24 people have died after a private bus fell off a bridge at Hajo in Kamrup district, early on Tuesday morning.
Anti-tobacco campaigns by the government and stringent pictorial warnings on packages of smoking and chewable
Diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce a hormone called insulin, which is needed for the assimilation and utilisation of sugar.
Dasu Kharvi is illiterate, but he is an wildlife conserver. While 78 year old Dasu Venkata Kharwi of Maravanthe said “there is law it seems, but the tortoises are kind and peaceful creatures, they should not be killed....” there was innocence in his words. The same innocence
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj may have been at pains to distance herself from the Reddys, but the Bellary politicians aren’t willing to let go easily. While Health Minister B Sreeramulu in Bellary proclaimed that Sushma was their mother, Revenue Minister..
After serving for 18 months as the Manager in the Moodubelle branch of the Syndicate Bank, Shankar Patwal was given a warm send off on his retirement from banking service by the staff and customers of the..
The members of the International Federation of Karnataka Christian Association (IKFCA) paid a visit to Dr.M. T. Reju the new District Commissioner of Udupi district. They welcomed him to the district on behalf of the entire Christian community and assured their support and co operation
Tobacco addiction has been one of the main causes of millions of deaths in the world. According to an estimate more than 5 million people die every year due to diseases related to tobacco addiction which is...
Shreya Daphney of Poorna Prajna College, Udupi gets state first rank in the Common Entrance Test (CET) for higher education in Architectural Engineering. She is the daughter of Chitpadi entrepreneur Robinson Navin Kumar and Shrine Yashavanthi. Previously she had scored..
The new academic year 2011-2012 of St. Lawrence Educational Institutions was inaugurated by the Correspondent of the educational institutions, Fr. Joswey Fernandes by formally lighting of the lamp..
A meeting between the MLA Raghupati Bhat, the board of directors, and workers of Brahmavar Sugar Factory held at Brahmavar in Udupi district
The parishioners of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, bid emotional farewell to their Assistant Parish, Priest Fr. Melwyn Noronha on Sunday 29th May 2011, in the church prayer hall immediately after the 7-15 am mass who is being transferred to the Holy Cross Church, Kulshekar
Under attack from Congress and JDS besides battling threats of being ousted, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa
The two day State level Konkani Women’s Literature – Cultural Utsav 2010 – 11 in Shri Madhva Mantap, sponsored by Shri Mutt and conducted by Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy Mangalore is concluded on Sunday. Udupi MLA..
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, who was flown to Singapore from Chennai for treatment, has been admitted to intensive
Coming as a rude shock here’s an accusation which might startle you no ends. Music composer Ismail Darbar has
In a shocking incident, a doctor was brutally beaten up by seven prisoners in a district jail here resulting in his death. The
Bishop Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore diocese has issued the list of transfers/appointments of clergies across the district. Fr Stany B Lobo of Angelore, Fr Mathew Vas of Udupi and Fr Alwyn D’Cunha of Kanajar are..
Six year old Dhanush, son of Gopala Achary a resident of Cherkadi Grama, Udupi, is suffering from brain tumour and has been admitted to KMC Hospital Manipal. Financial situation of Gopal Achary is very poor and the treatment of his son will cost him lakhs of rupees, which he cannot bear..
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Monday said it was his decision, which he took in consultation with the Bharatiya
Taliban co-founder Mullah Abdul Baradar is believed to have told US investigators the location of the al-Qaeda terror chief’s hideout. In return they promised to withdraw US troops from Taliban strongholds in Afghan once bin Laden was killed or captured.
It seems that the dream of the Management, principals and students of St. Lawrence Group of Educational Institutions has become a reality as two school buses generously donated by Commodore Jerome (VSM) and Rose Castelino and Valerian Alva, Chairman of Moodu...
Traffic was blocked for about 3 hours at National Highway near Udyavara bridge due to breakdown of Tempo Tracks on Friday.
The newly built Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes was blessed and inaugurated on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 8.30 in the premises of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor. The Grotto has been sponsored by Stany and Treeza nNoronha in memory of Stany’s mother, late...
New knowledge committee consisting of experts from various fields has been
Price for the Auto spare parts has gone sky high, with this it becomes very difficult to run a auto rickshaw. Therefore the Auto
Battling challenges and threats of being toppled, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, heading the first-ever BJP
“Coastal District is Konkan region; Konkans are devotees, sathwik, simple and hardworking people. The contribution of Konkanis in the development of the district is enormous. Women’s literature and cultural Utsav taking place in the presence of Shrikrishna has brought so much joy”
India may approach a New York court to be a party to a lawsuit, filed by the family of
South-west monsoon on Sunday made a grand entry into Kerala, bringing cheer to the farming community dependent on rains
The road through the Kabyady paddy fields is done by laying large pipes so as to allow the flood water to flow and prevent breach of the road by rain water. However, road at the river edge is required to be done after the floods recede following
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80,000 villages of our country does not have electricity connection even today. Among the county’s total population 51% of the people live in darkness without electricity. To these villages it is not possible to provide the electricity with the normal source of system.
Twenty-four students spent 10 months in Mangalore learning English to communicate among themselves in two languages not their mother-tongues. Like India, one of them, is a legacy of their colonial history. Welcome to the Class of 2011. Hailing from different parts of..
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK)’s Family picnic was held on 27th May 2011 from 10:00 am onwards at Mesillah Beach. It was a fun-filled day, an event where the members and their families had wholesome fun. The day began with a warm welcome by President..
Success in life happens to the fearless and the inquisitive and does not depend on one’s background. This was one of the messages delivered to the 150-odd students from various parts of Karnataka, by Prof. YS Rajan (Dr. Vikram Sarabhai Distinguished Professor, ISRO, Bangalore)
The second seed, Rohan Gajjar completed a memorable double when he defeated the fourth seed , Vijayant Malik 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in 126 minutes and claimed the men’s singles title in the Corporation Bank-ITF Manipal Open tennis championship which concluded at MARENA
The Test team for the West Indies tour saw a return of some old faces and the inclusion of some new ones as Sachin
“All marine living animals come under wild life act. Along with the Forest Department and Fishing Department Officers, also the local Police have the power to register the case against those who catch, kill, use and sell these prohibited marine animals or fishes” said...
In an exclusive interview with Arnab Goswami on â€Times Now’ channel at 10 pm on Friday, May 27, 2011, under â€Frankly Speaking With Arnab’ feature, first on the national channel after five years, Bala Sahbeb Thackeray responded to many controversial questions posed by
President Pratibha Patil rejecting the mercy petition of two convicts on death row, the Bharatiya Janata party on Friday raised its pitch for the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. The party said that the government was not bound to go by sequence while dealing..
Hasan Ali’s co-accused in the money laundering case Kashinath Tapuriah had earlier told Enforcement Directorate (ED) interrogators about Ali’s political connections in an interview to CNN-IBN. The 74-year-old Kolkata-based businessman has now claimed Hasan Ali has links to many
MS Dhoni’s love affair with silverware continued as he led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to successful defence of their IPL title with a comprehensive 58-run victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium
A commonly available Indian shrub may hold the key to the development of next-generation pain relieving medicines the
It is an honour that Gen X usually reserves for rock legends and movie stars. And,
Reacting to the raging controversy triggered by comments on Reddy brothers,Karnataka Chief Minister BSY
The BJP was in a damage-control mode on Saturday after senior leader Sushma Swaraj appeared to blame Arun Jaitley and
Eight police personnel were on Saturday taken hostage in Orissa by a group of
The top seeded Rohan Gajjar and Vitali Reshentinkov lifted the doubles title in the Corporaiton Bank-ITF Manipal open tennis championship at the MARENA sports complex courts here on Friday. The Indo-Russian pair, who combined perfectly, simply outclassed their second seeded
Three persons, including a Korean mining expert, were killed and four suffered injuries in a blast at the construction site of the Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Ten people, including seven women, were killed when the autorickshaw they were travelling in collided with a lorry near Sindagi town today, police said.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj has refuted charges that she is a protector of the mining barons Bellary
K.M.C. Hospital which is popular with its so many achievements, has opened a new chapter in blood donation history and this development will become a huge step to fulfil the shortage of blood donors. K.M.C. now has the facility to just remove only the required components
The second seed, Rohan Gajjar and the fourth seed, Vijayant Malik set up a title clash in the Corporation Bank-ITF Manipal Open tennis championship at MARENA sports complex courts here on Friday. The two took contrasting routes to the final with Gajjar subduing the third seed
Holed up in a prison cell housing 200 jailbirds in Saudi Arabia, 36-year-old Mohammad Ashraf from Mangalore, speaks into a cellphone, smuggled into the jail, in a hushed voice. Amid the chaos and turbulence that destroyed his life after being arrested for entering the orthodox
Coastal people who are burning in this scorching sun are looking forward to the rain to come, but there are also some people who curse the rain saying why this rain is coming. The life of these people cursing the rain becomes pathetic once the rain starts coming. Their children will be
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Who would have thought that Mumbai Indians who were looking invincible in the earlier part of the season will have to
Royal Challengers Bangalore complemented Chris Gayle’s knock of 89 runs with a clinical performance in the field that helped them beat Mumbai Indians by 43 runs in second qualifier here on Friday and book a meeting with Chennai Super Kings in the final
Eleven months after Apple’s next-generation smartphone hit stores worldwide, the iPhone 4 was launched
G. Shankar Family Trust, established by popular social worker and first grade Contractor Dr. G. Shankar, distributed free note books to 5,000 talented students in Shyamili Auditorium, Udupi and Mogaveera Auditorium, Kundapura, on Thursday. In the distribution ceremony held at Udupi
Lack of actions by the people representatives, management’s inability and government not following the court order has taken one more worker’s life. Dinesh Shetty (45) a worker of the Cooperative Sugar Factory which is closed down due to losses, has killed himself by hanging..
The global epicentre of terrorism is in India’s immediate western neighbourhood and the vast infrastructure of terrorism in Pakistan has for long flourished as an instrument of state policy, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said. Calling for stronger Indo-US ties to combat..
KG Halli police arrested two women for cheating a family by posing as "saints" who could double their wealth. Shamsheed, 25, and Muskan, 23, cheated the family of gold
After praising Chief Minister Narendra Modi for developmental work in Gujarat, Social activist Anna Hazare today did a U-turn saying he was dismayed at the levels of corruption in the state. Hazare, who had faced criticism for praising Modi, observed that corruption...
On a day which featured some prolonged ties in a hot and humid conditions, it as a survival of the fittest in the Corroration Bank- ITF Manipal Open tennis championship which entered quarter-final round at the MARENA sports Complex courts here on Wednesday. The talented local lad
Anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare today warned the government that if it did "something hanky panky" with the Lokpal bill he would again undertake a fast-unto-death. "If the Jan Lokpal bill becomes a law, it will..
Bollywood actor Bipasha Basu was detained at the international airport here on
A nine-seater chartered aircraft with seven people on board has crashed onto two houses in Faridabad near New Delhi. The
Armed assailants allegedly fired at the car in which a builder and his family members were seated outside Kadri Park here on Thursday.
Apparently upset over the Centre rejecting his report recommending President’s rule in Karnataka, Governor H R Bhardwaj today
The cyber crime investigation cell (CCIC) of the Mumbai police, while probing an obscene email sent to a female employee of a private firm, found that the mail was in fact sent by her friend who posed as a man. After the police tracked down the culprit, the matter was..
Do not know whether to call this a wise move by the Boat owners or a foolish move. While there is high price for fish in the market, majority of the Malpe Boat owners have stopped fishing and anchored their Boats at the Port and thus themselves loosing lakhs of rupees!
“In democracy system parents have the complete right to make a decision on the future of their young children. So the food which is not nutritious will be rejected.
The Karnataka government and indeed the union Home minsitry are worried after learning that some inmates of the Bangalore Central jail have been making
Keeping a mistress amounts to inflicting mental cruelty on the wife, the Bombay high court has ruled. Sixteen years after a young Chandrakala, a resident of Nashik, committed suicide, Justice AR Joshi upheld the six month jail term awarded to her husband Ratan Jagzap on grounds
FR. FRANKLIN PHILIP D’SOUZA a well-known and well-appreciated Catholic charismatic preacher is appointed as a new secretary for CBCI Commission for Youth and a new National director of Indian Catholic Youth..
Ambalpadi Roller Scatting held roller scatting camp for one month like every year. In the closing ceremony two days roller scatting competitions were held. On the first day of the competition on 21st May Entrepreneur Dinesh Putran initiated the competition.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday slammed the Centre for its move to despatch an advisory to the State government, saying it was aimed at
They showed him a styrofoam mock-up of the Taj Mahal Hotel at the Lashkar-e-Taiba headquarters. He wowed them with video footage from inside the Shiv Sena
In a horror incident in Sonepat, a man was killed by supari killers, who he had himself hired. He had paid them Rs 4 lakh to eliminate his family
Peter A Lewis, a renowned artist with 50 years of experience in this field had the opening night of his art exhibition recently at the Movenpick Hotel, The Gallery, Bur Dubai. The outcome was marvelous with various depictions of coastal Indian culture. The exhibition...
The inaugural function of INSPIRE 2011 was held at Chaitya Hall, Fortune Inn Valley View on 24th May 2011. Dr. Ramnarayan (Vice-Chancellor, MU) inaugurated the program by lighting a lamp. Addressing the students, he pointed out that being inquisitive and persistent will pay..
The Bangalore lad, Vinod Gowda caused a flutter in the Corporation Bnak-ITF Open Manipal tennis championship when he knocked out a much experienced rival from Hong Kong, Wing Lun Lam 6-4,6-3 and thus earned his first ATP point of his career. Gowda, who is a product of the High
Harbhajan Singh smashed Shakib Al Hasan for a six in the last over of the match as Mumbai Indians won the IPL-4 Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday. Mumbai will now lock horns with RCB
In the General Body Meeting of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat held recently it was unanimously resolved that there should be no disparities in extending the advantages of the beneficiary programmes offered to the students..
ITF Manipal Open Tennis Tournament being played in Manipal University Indoor Stadium, on the first day on Monday it was the game of un seeded players. Played in the qualifying round and entered into the first round, among the 8 un seeded players 4 players played and 3 won and entered
Suresh Raina smashed 73 off 50 balls as Chennai Super Kings beat the Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets in the first qualifier at Mumbai on Tuesday to book their place in the finals of IPL-4. Raina bludgeoned 6 sixes and 4 boundaries and
As a part of the 2600th birth anniversary of Lord Gautama Buddha, a large number of Dalits from different parts of the Karnataka State embraced Buddhism (Dhamma Dheekshe) in the forenoon of Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at..
Dr. M. T. Reju has taken charge as the new Deputy Commissioner for Udupi District on Monday. Acting D.C. Prabhkar handed over the charge to the new D.C. Dr. M. T. Reju, who is originally from Kerala, passed his I.A.S. in 2005 batch. After that he worked as Deputy Divisional Officer
Law enforcers have turned law breakers in Kerala as a senior police officer has been arrested for hiring goons to attack a TV journalist to settle scores. VB Unnithan, a journalist with the Malayalam daily ’Mathrubhumi’ is in the hospital. He was brutally attacked by a group
Bike coming from Shankarapura and Tempo loaded with aggregate (Jalli) coming from Bantakal to Katapadi collided near Salmara and the bike rider died on the spot on Monday evening at about 06.30 pm. Bike rider is Dany Cardoza (28 years) a resident of Bantakal Arasina Katte
Forget having a sense of history, our rulers lack even taste. A close relative of the ruling party MLA from Vijayanagar, Anand Singh, has constructed a huge guest house in the core zone of the world heritage site at Hampi. The land in the core zone, comprising seven kilometres, is owned
Pakistan troops recaptured a naval air force headquarters on Monday, after a 16-hour battle with Taliban gunmen, who stormed the facility in the most brazen attack since the killing of Osama bin Laden. The terrorists, armed with rockets and explosives, destroyed two US-made surveillance aircraft,
“In Rotary there is systematic disciplined life style universally. Services of Rotary Club are regular and the good works give satisfaction. Thoughts on prosperity gives meaning to life. When dreams, mind and enthusiasm get together it produces success in life” said Rotary Inter District
Read on to know the importance of good hand hygiene and the correct hand washing technique
Sr M. Hilda B.S. (72) (Cecilia Lobo) St Raymond’s Convent, Vamanjoor, Mangalore passed away on Tuesday, May 24th 2011 at 3.20pm. Funeral rites will be held on
After a running battle with the Governor for a week for recommending President’s Rule in Karnataka, Chief Minister BSY
As part of JD(S) National President H D Deve Gowda’s 78th birthday celebrations, a mass marriage involving 101 couples was held at the Chandramouleshwara
The trial of the Mumbai attacks co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana commenced on Monday with the prosecution saying the Pakistani-Canadian
Chennai Super Kings meet Royal Challengers Bangalore at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday in the first match of the playoff stage
The long- pending demand to have a family court in Mangalore was realised with its inauguration in the court premises in Mangalore on Monday. The family court
Naxalite activities are still going on in the Western Ghats said West Zonal IGP Alok Mohan. He was speaking to the reporters in Udupi on Saturday in a press meet, after having a meeting with the Karkala Department Officers on Friday regarding the Nexalite activities.
The Christian community in the city recorded negative population growth as against Hindus and Muslims who are growing at a faster rate, birth and death figures from the civic health department showed. Last year, 3,763 infants were born to Christians while 3,887 members
DMK chief M Karunanidhi is due to arrive in New Delhi on Monday to meet his daughter Kanimozhi who is currently in Tihar Jail. Kanimozhi was sent to jail last week for her
Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj Monday agreed to convene the assembly session from June 2 after the central government rejected his recommendation to dismiss the B.S. Yeddyurappa ministry. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), however, remained firm on his recall.
In a tragic accident near Udyavara Bayalupade at National Highway NH 66 on Saturday night, Katapadi Grama
“Rajiv Gandhi who sacrificed his life for the country, had initiated many programs for the development of our country. In order to
The Centre today rejected the demand for recall of Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj with whom the ruling BJP has a running feud. "There is no question of recalling the Governor", Home Minister P Chidambaram told a press conference here when asked about BJP’s
State level Konkani Women’s Literature – Cultural Utsav will be held in Udupi on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th May 2011. The Utsav will be held with the support of Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt Paryaya Shri Shiruru Mutt Udupi..
Girls once again outshone boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) class 12 examinations, results of which were declared Monday in seven regions across the country. The pass percentage of girls was 86.93 percent, compared to 77.83 percent for boys..
Talents without a proper platform are just like the light kept under the bushel. Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar seems to have understood this age-old saying much before anyone else in Qatar. The annual talent...
Upping the ante, BJP today set a 24- hour deadline to the UPA government to reject Governor H R Bhardwaj’s recommendation to impose President’s Rule in Karnataka or face a nation-wide agitation against it and him. "If the Centre does not act within the coming 24 hours..
Forty five youths, boys and girls of Mother of Sorrows Parish, Udupi were administered the Sacrament of Confirmation by Rev. Dr. Baptist Menezes, Episcopal Vicar of the Udupi District on Sunday, May 22..
Tata group chairman, Ratan Tata slammed Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) chairman Mukesh Amabani for living in a million dollar home in south Mumbai. Tata said the
Kanimozhi, DMK MP and daughter of M Karunanidhi, arrested in connection with the 2G spectrum case, will move the Delhi High Court for bail, her lawyer said
Ambati Rayudu’s last-ball six gave Mumbai Indians a five wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in a tense finish at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Earlier, Jacques Kallis stood tall with a brilliant half-century as KKR overcame early hiccups to post a
Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math said on Monday that Dalits had very little to gain by embracing Buddhism. In a release here, the swamiji said he welcomed the Dalits embracing Buddhism from the viewpoint of Hinduism and nationalism. Because Buddhism was a part of Hinduism.
Addressing the nation on the completion of two years of UPA-II, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday (May 22, 2011) asked the people and the media to judge the governmnet according to their performance. The PM says that UPA government has offered seven..
Manipal University known for the quality education it imparts, will now figure on the international tennis scene for hosting Udupi District’s first global tennis event, the $10,000 ITF Men’s tournament at the university’s indoor sports complex (MARENA) courts here from May 23 to 28
In a snub to Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj, the Centre tonight rejected his recommendation for imposition of
It was exactly a year ago in the early morning on this day (May 22, 2010) a terrible air tragedy at the Bajpe Airport snapped the lives of 158 passengers and crew of Air India Express Flight No.812 whose flight had originated in Dubai and
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Udupi Jilla Nagarika Samithi organized a Shradhanjali program to the victims of Bajpe plane crash of 22nd May last year. In this program all religious leaders, students of various educational Institutions and the relatives of the victims offered emotional Shradhanjali.
Three day Konkani musical workshop on Lyrics, Devotional songs and Infant songs were inaugurated by Eric Ozario - Gurkar of Mand Sobhan and Former President of Konkani Sahithya Academy at Nalanda School, V.T. Road Mangalore. The workshop is jointly conducted by Karnataka Konkani
There is a huge disparity of wages between the Mangalore and Mumbai units of BASF India Limited, a German based
Memory of Bajpe plane crash is fresh in the minds of the people of the twin districts Dakshina Kannada and Udupi. While the houses of the victims died in this tragedy have still not come out of the shock, what will be the situation of a family who lost four members in this tragedy.
A year after the Mangalore aircrash, the issue of proper compensation to the kin of the victims is still to be decided, though Air
National Commission for Women (NCW) acting Chairperson Yasmeen Abrar on Saturday alleged that crime against woman in Uttar Pradesh is very high and demanded an enquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the violence and alleged police atrocities in Bhatta and Parsaul
A Kannada actress and three of her relatives thrashed a traffic police constable on West of Chord Road on Friday
Night in a 10 ft by 15 ft cell with a rolled up blanket as a pillow, a spartan breakfast of bread and tea and some Tamil newspapers
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has put forth three options each before district administrations of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to resolve an issue over widening the national highway 66 (formerly NH 17) at Mulky and Padubidri towns.
Amid embarrassing errors in the list of terrorists hiding in Pakistan, more bloopers have surfaced in the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) overall
India’s latest communication satellite GSAT-8 was today successfully launched by Arianespace from Kourou in French Guiana
J. Cristine, who was on a visit to Subrahmanya. “My driver brought me here to show me the site of crash,” she said. Ms. Cristine was unhappy over the state of plaque that had the names of victims of the crash. “I do not know why the plaque has not been restored so far,” she said.
The CBI on Friday chargesheeted former chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee, Suresh Kalmadi, five of its former officials and three other persons for alleged irregularities in the award of a TSR (timing, scoring and results) system contract...
Arjun Vajpayee, 17 years old class 12 student of the Ryan International School in Noida has achieved a rare double; after being the youngest Indian to scale Mount Everest, he has ascended the neighbouring peak Mt. Lhotse. Arjun Vajpayee, reached the peak of the 8,516...
A Delhi court today ordered ’’forthwith’’ arrest of DMK MP Kanimozhi and Kalaignar TV MD Sharad Kumar after rejecting their bail pleas in the 2G spectrum case. "The bail applications are dismissed. Both the accused be taken into custody forthwith," Special CBI Judge..
More than 24,000 persons in the City were bitten by dogs last year, and two died. Fourteen thousand of the bites were
A Goa court has turned down a request from members of the Hindu rightwing group Sanatan Sanstha, accused of carrying out
“Any work should be done with honesty and dedication. Living a life with good work
Facing embarrassment over the gaffe in the list of wanted terrorists handed over to Pakistan, after one of the men Wazhul
The Moodbidri police arrested 20-year-old Harish on charges of rape and murder of 22-year-old woman, his neighbour, at Padukonaje on Monday night.
Chris Gayle’s blazing form in the Indian Premier League continued as he butchered the Chennai Super Kings bowlers to score an unbeaten 75 off 50 balls to guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to a comprehensive eight-wicket win here on Sunday. The win put RCB on top
The capacity crowd supporting the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede were left in stunned silence as Shane Watson hammered home the points with a 10-wicket win for Rajasthan Royals. The opener made sure that every Mumbai bowler got a piece of the action
Former Telecom Minister A Raja, at the centre of the 2G spectrum allocation scam, has earned the dubious distinction of figuring in the list of Time Magazine’s "an ignominious club of privileged leaders who stepped too far". The 2G scam is ranked No 2 in the list of scandals
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their hopes of qualifying for the IPL play-offs on track with a comfortable seven-wicket victory over out-of-reckoning Pune Warriors at the D Y Patil Stadium on Thursday. The visitors first shackled the home team batsmen
“How much do you charge for a song?”, an 81-year-old person with dementia asked a young volunteer, who was singing for the patients at Ave Maria Centre for Palliative Care at Vamanjoor some time ago. When the young man replied it was free, the patient said...
When anyone passes in front of the beautiful bus stop in Nada Grama in Kundapura, it reminds of something. This bus stop has been built in memory of Arun Kumar Shetty, a youth who had many dreams died in the Bajpe plane crash that shocked the whole nation a year ago.
When Mathew Ryan visited India a decade ago, little did he know that he would tie the knot according to Indian tradition. Ryan, a resident of Manchester England, married Linah a hair designer of Swedish origin, at a traditional Hindu wedding at the Shiva Cave Temple..
The government today approved a proposal to conduct a survey based on caste, religion and economic conditions that will help in identifying
Delhi Daredevils ended the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League at the bottom of the points table as their last league match against Pune Warriors was washed out, forcing them to split points, here on Saturday. Both teams had nine points each
Bollywood actress Minissha Lamba was today detained at the international airport here after undeclared jewellery was allegedly found in her possession. Lamba, who landed at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Cannes, France, was crossing the green channel
Health concerns are mounting for superstar Rajinikanth. He has been admitted to the hospital twice in the last 14 days. Fans praying his health
In a sudden attack near Mumbai’s famous JJ Hospital on Tuesday night, underworld don Dawood Ibrahim’s brother, Iqbal
Girls have once again done better than boys in the ICSE (Class X) and ISC (Class XII) examinations conducted by the Council for the Indian School
Prabhu Chavan, BJP MLA from Aurad, who was on his way to New Delhi on Monday to take part in the BJP legislators’ parade before the President, was detained by the
Freedom fighter and Ganidhian, B. Govinda Nayak (82) passed away on Tuesday at his residence in Kukkikatte Udupi. Govinda
Akshatha, a final year pre-university student in Mangalore, claims to remember up to 1,000 cellphone numbers using a
Chennai Super Kings’ incredible run at home continued as the defending champions defeated Kochi Tuskers Kerala by 11 runs in their penultimate encounter of the Indian Premier League at the Chepauk on Wednesday. Bengal glovesman Wriddhiman Saha’s gutsy
A software engineer committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling after allegedly killing his two-year-old daughter at his residence in Parappana Agrahara police limits on early Wednesday morning. The Parappana Agrahara police identified the deceased as Santosh (31)
Characteristic patterns of molecules called microRNA (miRNA) in the blood of people with lung cancer that might reveal both the presence and aggressiveness of the
There was sign of rain on Monday and Tuesday evenings. However, with few thunders and negligible showers the rain played truant. Humidity was quite high and people were eagerly waiting for some respite from the heat. As if to meet the aspirations of the people, in the early..
In the midst of a raging political war with the BJP government, Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj on Wednesday said Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has a massive majority and there is no doubt about it. Sharing the stage with the Chief Minister
Taxmen have seized black money to the tune of a whopping Rs 30,000 crore in the country in the past two years, said the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) which is set to get investigative powers to boost its drive against wrong-doers. The CBDT is in the process of creating
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Tuesday mocked Governor H.R. Bhardwaj for reportedly recommending president’s
Souvik Chatterjee of St. Theresa’s School appears to take things seriously even if said casually. With the announcement of the results of the ICSE class 10 examinations at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, he was among the children who landed at the school with their parents.
In the field of education the list of bright achievers grows day by day. But the achievers list among those who are physically / mentally weak is very rare. But in this rare list in the current year Malavika (17) of Manipal, Udupi District has joined. Being a special child
Riding on a blistering century (106 off 55 balls) by Adam Gilchrist, Kings XI Punjab on Tuesday registered a comprehensive 111-run victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore at HPCA Stadium here. Earlier, Gilchrist smashed a superb 106 and shared
Believe it or not but the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) and the safari, one of the most-visited places in Bangalore, does not have a proper underground drainage and water supply system. Acknowledging the poor sanitation facilities in the park and surrounding areas,
Did you know that nearly half the amount you pay for petrol goes into taxes levied by the Central and the State governments? The recent hike of Rs 5, announced by the oil marketing companies, has increased the share of taxes to around 47 per cent of the total price.
Sources in the Congress high command told Bangalore Mirror that the governor, who in a report to the Centre recommended dismissal of the BJP government, is hell-bent on ousting Yeddyurappa and company. Although neither the governor nor his officials at Raj Bhavan
The issue of staff shortage at primary health centres (PHCs) dominated the general body meeting of the Udupi Zilla
Karnataka Speaker K.G. Bopaiah colluded with Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa to disqualify 16 lawmakers for extraneous reasons just hours before the crucial floor
The Congress appears to be veering around to the idea of joining the Mamata Banerjee-led government in West Bengal,
Just one hour from the Pakistan border, the Indian Army unleashed its meanest weapons, to test its readiness for battle.
After the Udupi District was formed, many Deputy Commissioners came and gone, but when they were transferred there were no high profile farewell from the ministers and the representatives of people so far. But such farewell was given to D.C. Hemalatha...
AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa was on Monday sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for a third time along with 33
Deccan Chargers ended Pune Warriors’ slim hopes of qualifying for the play-offs with a comfortable six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League match here today. Asking the home team to bat, the Chargers first restricted Warriors to a modest 136
Dr. Shivarama Karanth Biological Park at Pilikula here will shortly get a pair of
The Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Mahatma Gandhi Government High School at Konaje Padavu in Mangalore taluk lacks
Slamming the Karnataka Governor for recommending dismissal of his government, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said the action amounted to an ’’affront’’ to the
Brad Hodge led the way with four wickets as Kochi Tuskers Kerala thrashed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets to keep their hopes of earning a play-offs berth alive in the Indian Premier League, here on Sunday. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss
In an attempt to get out of the frying pan, she jumped right into the fire. A 39-year-old Bhayandar resident, who consumed ayurvedic powder to prevent loss of hair promoted by and sold at Baba Ramdev’s yoga institute had to undergo surgery lasting three hours to clear out the block
Volleyball has a special connection with Kundapur. During 1980-90, volleyball players from Kundapur have shown their talent at various places across the State. The players from Kundapur have brought laurels to Railway, Telecom and various other prestigious teams.
Sudden showers in Bantwal taluk on Saunday evening has brought about damages to property and crop in large scale. Several trees were uprooted in B C Road city and rural areas. This interrupted traffic flow in a big way. As many as 25 areca trees fell at Narikombu and nearby areas.
Lions of Illinois held their Multiple District 1 Convention at the Hilton Garden Inn in Effingham about 250 miles from Chicago. Past International President Judge Biran Stevenson from Calgary, Alberta, Canada was the International Guest for weekend. Lions, Lionesses and Leos
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday called a high-level meeting at his residence
The Bishop of Mangalore Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza celebrated 15 years of his successful episcopacy today 15th of May at the Bishop’s House Campus situated in Kodialbail-Mangalore. Together with Most Rev. Dr Vincent Concesao the Archbishop of
Bellevision Oman members organised a get-together on account of Easter at National training Institute Ghala at 8.00pm on 12th May 2011. The celebration began with a prayer led by Mrs. Judith Lobo followed by a warm welcome by the President Edward Mendonca.
Butter Dosa, popularly known as Benne Dosa is one of the finest and tastiest varieties of Dosas that are preferred by connoisseurs of South India snacks, especially in the Udupi Hotels across the world. Benne Dosas can be prepared even at home with minimum ingredients and time.
UPA chief Sonia Gandhi on Sunday reached out to AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa and congratulated her on the Tamil Nadu
â€Kemmannu Flowers-U A E’ a fast growing group of kemmanites, celebrated a full day programme â€Kemmannu Festh -2011’ with full swing, on the occasion of their sixth anniversary, at Karama Hotel, Dubai, U.A.E. On May 13, 2011. The programme began at around..
In the steepest hike ever, state-owned oil companies increased petrol price by about Rs 5 per litre with effect from midnight Saturday, putting increased pressure on wallets as the country battles the highest inflation of any major Asian economy.
In a significant decision, the Central government has removed from its ’blacklist’ the names of 142 wanted terrorists and
A city-based engineering college student was arrested by police after he was found to have robbed his own house to pay for losses he had suffered in betting on IPL
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy and Konkani Sahitya, Kala and Sanskrutik Sanghatan, Udupi District in association with the Catholic Sabha of Udupi Province organized a twin programme of Konkani Folklore awareness and Voviyo competition
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Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Sunday survived the third threat to his leadership in three years with 16 rebel law makers announcing they will support his
Five Independent law makers who, along with 11 ruling Bharatiya Janata Party legislators, had rebelled against Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa now find
A fresh crisis loomed large over the BJP government in Karnataka with Governor H R Bhardwaj recommending dismissal of the
Oil companies will hike petrol prices by about Rs 5 per litre with effect from midnight on Saturday. In the steepest hike
Languishing at the bottom of the table, Deccan Chargers turned party poopers shocking title contenders Mumbai Indians by 10 runs in an IPL match here on Saturday. The Chargers defended a modest score of 135 for six restricting the home team
Jnanaganga Pre-University College at Nellikatte, Moodubellle, built on three acres of land with 26,000 square feet area was inaugurated on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11 am. The PU College will start functioning from June
Kings XI Punjab produced a clinical all-round performance to score a comprehensive 29-run win over bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils to keep their play-off hopes alive in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. The Punjab side first notched up 170 for six
S.V.H. Pre University College (English medium) has achieved 92.85% results. 5 students passed in distinction, 11 students
An accident that brought the traffic to a standstill in Santhekatte yet again! On Saturday 14th May 2011 at 12-30 pm
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today said the government had no role to
AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa met Governor SS Barnala today and staked claim to form the government in Tamil Nadu. She will be
Chris Gayle’s whirlwind knock (38 off 12 balls) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore register a four-wicket victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in a rain-truncated IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Saturday. Earlier, a fighting 53-run partnership
In the eight decades of its existence, over 100,000 people have opened accounts here. Ram Ramapati Bank in this popular pilgrim city is a bank all right, but it doesn’t deal in money. All that an account holder has to do is scribble Lord Ram’s name 125,000 times on paper..
The first SSLC batch(2010-2011) of St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle created history by securing cent percent result in the recently concluded examination. Out of 20 students all students passed...
There is considerable improvement in the SSLC Results of St. Lawrence Kannada Medium High School, Moodubelle. While the school had secured 81.44% result last year(2009-10), this year the school has improved its performance by registering 86.7 percent result.
Although it was part of a major administrative shake-up by way of shifting of 51 IAS and two IFS officers in one go
The almost 34-year uninterrupted Left Front rule ended in West Bengal as the opposition Tr inamool Congress under Mamata
The ruling BJP in Karnataka today made a clean sweep in bye-election held on April 9 winning all the three seats by comfortable margins.BJP candidates C P Yogeshwar
In a huge blow to ruling BJP in Karnataka, the Supreme Court today quashed the Assembly Speaker’s controversial decision
Unleashing vengeance the al Qaeda and Taliban swore on Pakistan after US commados killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, two Taliban suicide bombers on Friday conducted deadliest attacks on the Frontier Constabulary Training Centre in Shabqadar area
“Aaryabhata” awardee S. N. Shetty Udupi was felicitated at the residence of Punaru Moolageni Janthra Gopalakrishna Nayak, near Shirva.
“When religious centres perform with a social approach, development of the society is possible” said Shri Kalahasthendra Saraswathi.
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured after an earthquake shook south-eastern Spain, toppling historic buildings in the mediaeval town of Lorca. The magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at 7.47pm on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 and was felt across the Murcia region..
The overall Second Year PUC result of St. Mary’s PU College, Shirva is 88 percent. In Science section, Sanol Machado has stood first by scoring 555 out of 600 marks; Oshin
Overall pass percentage in SSLC examination in Karnataka this year recorded a ten per cent jump to 73.90 even
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi was arrested in a dramatic late night swoop Wednesday while he was on a sit-in at Bhatta Parsaul
The Supreme Court Thursday issued notice to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on a petition by a Gujarat cadre Indian
The long standing aspirations and demand of the restructuring of the Santekatte at Moodubelle seems to have met as the Belle Grama Panchayat authorities started the ground leveling activities on Thursday...
The international media and the national press have arrived here in strength to cover the outcome of the toughest-ever electoral battle in West Bengal as excitement among people for tomorrow’s all-important results is palpable throughout the state. With Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool
The police have been sitting on the passport application of Anjala Bai’s son for close to a year. She hoped to get the CM to intervene, but was asked to move on within seconds. She now faces an agonising wait Fifteen seconds to explain her worst problem. That’s about all the time...
The 22nd Anniversary of the Institute of Karate and Allied Arts (IKAA) was celebrated on May 8, 2011 at 9.30 am in the Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan, Mangalore in the presence of karate students, dignitaries and those...
For the welfare of the people of the Karnataka State a Athirudrayaga was organized at the Shri Parashurma Temple at Kuthyar near Shirva under the leadership
Facebook has 7.5 million users who are underage and are ’’not supposed’’ to be using the social networking site, according to a new report.
Turning more heat on Pakistan, India today released a list of 50 ’’most wanted fugitives’’, including underworld don
In an apparent setback to the campaign for those seeking stringent punishment for the accused in the Bhopal gas disaster, the Supreme Court today dismissed CBI’s
Scoring 92 in English, 99 in Hindi, 100 in Statistics, 99 in Mathematics, 100 in Business Studies and 100 in Accountancy
As most of the people in Moodubelle and Padubelle are aware that during the last year the Government had allotted some funds and a Vented Dam (Kindi Anekattu) was built at Ankudru, Belle village across the river which flows from Karkala to Mattar, Kabyadi, Padubelle...
Riding on a flying start by openers Gayle and Dilshan, Royal Challengers Bangalore easily met the 147-run target set by Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday. Though Dilshan got out early – the only wicket RCB lost -- he hit a hurried 38 and gave a flourishing start to RCB before departing.
On May 2, 2011 the world’s most dreaded terrorist and Al Qaeda chief- Osama Bin Laden was killed in ‘Operation Geronimo’ by the US forces in Abbottabad near Islamabad. This ultra modern Commando action seems to have sent Bin Laden to his desired destination-Jannat
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Two women have brought in Green revolutions - one in the East, the other in the South. That, along with the historic rout
The tale of the controversial cervical cancer vaccine trials in Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat has become murkier with fresh
The much awaited results of Karnataka second PUC has been declared on Tuesday, May 10 at 4 pm. 48.98%
The Delhi High Court Tuesday directed octogenarian Congress leader and former Andhra Pradesh governor N.D. Tiwari to appear in person June 1 to give his blood
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama spoke over the phone on Monday night and discussed the American operation that killed Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad in Pakistan and also talked about the situation in the region.A PMO spokesman..
The Department of Business Administration, St Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore organized a guest lecture on “Optimum Performance” as a part of St. Joseph’s Engineering College (SJEC) – MBA Special..
Is the state government really concerned about the sufferings of the farmers and other affected people due to the environmental problems created by the Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL)? The attempt...
The increased depredation of the Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea has some unpleasant fallout for small fishermen operating from the Karnataka coast. Apprehending attacks from the pirates, large cargo vessels now sail closer to the shore, where the fishermen operate.
An NGO waging a battle against illegal mining, today asked Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa to drop three ministers of Bellary including Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy
Edwin Joseph Lewis (70), president, Infant Jesus Konkani Catholic Association, Vivek Nagar, Bangalore, husband of Mary
The Second PU Results of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodbelle is quite satisfactory with 92.3 percent. Out of 157 students who had appeared for the Second PU examination, 145 declared successful. Faculty wise, Commerce scored 97 percent, Science 84.4 percent...
The District rally of the Billava community was held on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in the premises of Katapadi Shri Vishwanatha Kshetra under the aegis of the Katapadi Shri Vishwanatha Kshetra, Brahmashri....
Second Pre-university Course (II PUC) results in Karnataka took a step back this year, with the pass percentage failing to cross the psychologically important 50 per cent barrier. After an impressive increase in the pass percentage last year, when results rose by 6 per cent
A truck today lost control on Malpe to Ashirvad road in front of Vignesh Electricls that resulted in the tuck crashing on a stationery van that was parked in front of a shop and fell into the sewage pit losing its front tyre and suspension pieces of parts of the vehicle were seen
Five persons, including the son of academician Kurunji Venkatramana Gowda, have been arrested by the Dakshina
A scheme for taking loan for owning a vehicle was launched by Ronald Colaco, NRI entrepreneur and philanthropist, at the inaugural ceremony of the Centenary Jubilee celebrations of The MCC Bank..
The newly built stage in the memory of Edmeru Takdabailu late Kamala Babu Shetty, late Jalaja Babu Shetty, late Sindhu Vasu Shetty and late Rati Deju Shetty in the premises of Shri Mahabhaleshwara Higher Primary School at Edmeru was inaugurated on Saturday, May 7, 2011
Christian Reforms Foundation and Indian Christian Service Association jointly organized a â€Christian Conclave’ on the issue of Empowering the Laity on Sunday, May 8, 2011 from 9 am to 3 pm at â€Sahodaya’,...
Chairman of Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation Ltd. (KMF) G. Somasekhara Reddy said here on Sunday
The post-poll survey of the CNN-IBN-The Week conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) reveal surprising trends. According to this survey, Mamata Bannerjee in West Bengal will register...
Shirva Rotary Club with a history of 41 years of service was honoured with tenservice awards for the year 2010-11.
Continuing his tirade against Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, JDS state unit President H D Kumaraswamy today dubbed him the
Calling it a strange and surprising order, the Supreme Court Monday stayed the Allahabad High Court’s verdict on the Babri
Hindus have welcomed the efforts to install a Saint Basaveshwara statue in Albert Embankment Gardens in Lambeth borough of London (United Kingdom). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement..
It was a night to remember and cherish as the mesmerizing Lancy Nite with melodious songs and music, thrilling dance numbers and rib-tickling jokes and comedy provided wholesome entertainment [Video..]
Sharadamma Nayak who worked as assistant teacher in Gundupade Anganwadi in Marne Village for eighteen years was given a warm send off on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 11 am. She was honoured with a shawl, garland and fruit basket during the function.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said the JD(S) be ’’uprooted’’, noting that the state had no future with the party
Mother - a word that reminds us of all warmth and love. She dedicates each day to us, so why not celebrate at least one day for her as Mother’s Day. Though our mere presence fills the mother with pleasure but wishing her a happy Mother’s Day will make her even more happy..
Chris Gayle continued his incredible run at IPL and scored 44 runs off 16 balls as he and Dilshan provided a fiery start to RCB against KTK. Gayle hit three fours and five sixes as he and Dilshan piled up 67 runs in just 3.5 overs. Chasing a modest total of 125, RCB reached 128/1 in 13.1 overs.
Pune Warriors finally had reason to smile as they snapped their seven-match losing streak by defeating an equally desperate Kings XI Punjab by five wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match, here on Sunday. With hardly any chance to make the play-off stage..
A youth in Bangalore who went on a killing spree, and even murdered one for just Rs 5, has landed in police net. In 14 days, his
The Election Commission is said to have imposed unprecedented restrictions to prevent use of money and muscle power by the candidates.
Alert officials thwarted three child marriages in the two districts on Friday. Timely intervention of the police and Child
Historical and religious Konkani mega Play â€Yuvajanancho Apostle Don Bosco’ (Don Bosco an Apostle of Youth) written and directed by Rev. Dr. Mark Castelino was staged on Easter Sunday at 7.00 p.m. in honour of the International Year of Youth (IYY) at Puttur Church
Justice Michael Saldanha, former judge of the Bombay and Karnataka High Court and Joseph Dias, general secretary of The Catholic-Christian Secular Forum (CSF) met with Mrs. Pratibha Patil, the President
Challenging Kanimozhi’s bail plea in the special court, the CBI prosecutor on Saturday said the DMK MP was the "active
A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court Saturday reserved for a week its decision on the bail plea by DMK MP Kanimozhi, named a co-conspirator in the
The yoga teacher, who allegedly murdered his former Israeli girlfriend and hid her body in a refrigerator for nearly three weeks at
BSP MLA Shekhar Tiwari and nine others were on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court here for
Six members of a nomadic (‘hakki pikki’) group were hacked to death near Jalikop in Bailhongal taluk of Belgaum district in the
Air India pilots on Friday night (April 6, 2011) called off their strike after 10 days. The government has agreed to reinstate the suspended pilots. It has also agreed to withdraw the recognition of the pilots’ union - Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA). The pilots will resume work
The city will turn into one huge wedding hall on Friday (April 6, 2011) with about 1,000 weddings scheduled on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. The day is said to be one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. One among the couples is BBMP commissioner Siddaiah’s daughter
A day after the Medical Education minister announced a ban on clinical drug trials in private and government hospitals in the State, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said on Wednesday that the trials would continue. “I wish to clarify and set the record straight that no such..
Talks between government and striking Air India pilots to end the 8-day-old stir made some progress Wednesday night and will
Hopes of finding Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu alive are all but over with locals spotting the debris of a chopper and also five bodies near
Burglars have left a bank at Vidyanagar here poorer by gold and cash worth Rs 72 lakh on Akshaya Tritiya, a day deemed to
The coal based Udupi Power Corporation Limited thermal power plant is now set to pose another threat to the people residing
Udupi is popular as one of the intelligent District, but in the hot sun it is the children who collect the parking fee here. It can be seen that the young boys are employed by the contractors who are running the parking which is taken on contract from the Municipality...
Yakshadegula Society of Bangalore which is always active in yakshagana field since the last 30 years has been awarded
The Karnataka State Minorities Development Corporation has launched 2 new schemes
Distribution program of Tillers costing rupees 50,000 to the deserving Farmers on 50% subsidiary price under Krishi Vikasa Project 2010 – 11 were conducted at the offices of Deputy Director of Agriculture on Monday. The program was presided over by Jilla Panchayath President
Five mutilated bodies and the wreckage of the helicopter carrying Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu were found on Wednesday near the Jang waterfalls in Tawang district, exactly 96 hours after they went missing, officials said.
The Department of Medical Education will impose a temporary ban on clinical drug trials and research projects in all
The government plans to hike diesel prices by up to Rs 3 a litre soon after the assembly elections in five states are over next week, while an equivalent steep increase in petrol rates is also on card. "An Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee
Gold shops are preparing for the Akshaya Thadige like a festival and even in this sky high prices also there is huge demand for advance booking for the Akshaya Thadige gold. The gold traders are putting forward...
Five young men from a group of eight who allegedly stole a PMPML bus from the Kothrud depot for a joyride, were arrested in the small hours of Sunday
As many as 221 Air India flights in the domestic sector were cancelled Wednesday, as the strike by nearly half of
On the occasion of reformed ICYM unit at St Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu, ICYM members organized the 14th music concert of Kevin Misquith and Milestone band in the church premises here on Saturday April 30, 2011. In the formal stage function, parish priest...
Describing Karnataka as a state which seems to be in a ’’state of coma,’’ the Supreme Court today remarked the BSY
“It’s beautiful, but very difficult to capture on the camera.” This was how Tomton Coelho of the city describes the joy of sighting a dolphin on the high seas. “It is difficult to take out the camera and capture
Twelve-year-old Badusha can’t run; he can’t play like other children. Permanently bedridden, this young boy is symbolic of what many allege are the effects
Since the first meet nearly a year ago, the Qatar Pamboorians have evolved into an active community with a mission. Their past gatherings have coincided with our festivals, which provided opportunities to partake in community meals, small talk, banter...
Panglaties in Kuwait under the banner of Kuwait Pangla Association (KPA) celebrated Easter on 29th April 2011 at the Indian Public School Auditorium, Salmiya. The celebration began around 12noon with a warm welcome by Mr. Albert Quadras followed with a prayer...
Disciplined bowling and rain helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat defending champions Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs via Duckworth-Lewis (D/L) method in their Indian Premier League match here on Saturday.
Dishing out another superlative all-round performance, Mumbai Indians crushed Delhi Daredevils by 32 runs to virtually qualify for the the play-offs of the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. The win at the Wankhede Stadium meant Mumbai are back at the top of the leaderboard
After going unsold in the players’ auction, former India captain Sourav Ganguly today made a return to the Indian Premier League by signing up
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) elected Deepak Alvares as its president for the year 2011-2012, at the general body meeting which held at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Nottingham. The annual general body meeting began with prayer followed by welcome address
Released by Somali pirates after a seven-month-long ordeal, eight crew members of the hijacked ship M/T Asphalt Venture on
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked striking Air India pilots to take a decision on resume work, saying "this strike will not see another day."
St Joseph Church Jeppu Celebrated the Annual Parish Feast on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Mangalore. The statue of St. Joseph was blessed at Joseph Nagar and was taken in a procession. During the blessing of the statue of St. Joseph, the Parish Priest said that the day marks..
Fr. Onil D’Souza, Director of Canara Organisation for Development and Peace (CODP) along with Ravikumar Crasta, a RTI activist from Kasargod conducted Right To Information (RTI) seminar on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 3 to 5.30 pm in St. Lawrence PU College Hall...
Osama bin Laden, who was killed in Pakistan on Sunday, was a son of the Saudi elite whose radical, violent campaign to recreate a seventh-century Muslim empire redefined the threat of terrorism for the 21st century.
â€Doha’s Got Talent’, exclaimed an enthusiast while moving out of the mini hall of Skills Development Centre here on Friday April 29 evening. He was one among the large number of people who witnessed the second-leg of annual talent show organized by Mangalore Cricket Club.
“It is indeed an honor for me to celebrate Easter with my fellow parishioners residing in the Emirates. In my last 7 years of service in Kanajar parish, LKAE members have been celebrating occasions with their loved ones back home and I am really touched by this unstinted
West Indian swashbuckler Chris Gayle played one of the most destructive Twenty20 innings with a 49-ball 107 as Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed Kings XI Punjab by 85 runs in a lopsided Indian Premier League match here tonight.
Seva Utsava at Adapadi Shri Umamaheshwara, Shri Durgaparameshwari Devi Temple, the Karanika Kshethra of Palli, Karkala Taluk
Udupi District Assistant Commissioner Sadashiva Prabhu Kundapura along with his wife Geetha S. Prabhu and children
Matha Amritanandamayi famed as Amma who is well known for her social service and spiritual activities, initiated ‘Clean
The renovated St. John the Evangelist Church, Pangala was blessed by the Vicar General of the Mangalore Diocese, Msgr. Denis Moras Prabhu on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11 am followed by the solemn Thanksgiving Mass and felicitation function
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The Chennai Super Kings roared to their fourth consecutive win and their sixth in the Indian Premier League by drubbing an errant Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets here on Wednesday and maintained their unbeaten run at home this season.
Mumbai Indians reclaimed the top spot in the points table after thumping a hapless Pune Warriors by 21 runs in their Indian Premier League clash at Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy here on Wednesday. Mumbai Indians posted a challenging 160 for seven
Opener Eoin Morgan’s half century went in-vain as Kochi Tuskers Kerala produced a clinical bowling display to beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 17 runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Thursday. KKR paid the price for a poor final over bowled by Brett Lee
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi was on Monday reappointed as chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC)
Air India CMD Arvind Jadhav on Sunday sent SMS to employees of the national carrier to "persuade" striking pilots to return
Chennai Super Kings bowlers displayed lot of discipline at the death to defeat Deccan Chargers by 19 runs in an IPL match at the Chepauk on Sunday. Chasing a stiff target of 166, the defending champions restricted Chargers to 146 for eight in 20 overs
The Army, SSB, ITBP and the state police resumed their joint operation on Sunday morning to locate a missing chopper
Every year since 1891, May 1 has been observed as International Workers Day, also known as International Labour Day or May Day. Over the years there has been gradual improvement in the condition of the working class
Mumbai Indians bounced back in splendid fashion after a loss in their previous game by beating Kings XI Punjab by 23 runs and regain the pole position in the Indian Premier League on Monday. Barring a fine innings from Marsh, who struck eight fours
Pope Benedict XVI beatified Pope John Paul II before more than a million faithful in St. Peter’s Square and surrounding streets on Sunday, moving the beloved former pontiff one step closer to possible sainthood. The crowd in Rome and in capitals around the world
The 86th monthly Psychiatric Camp was organised by the Rotray Club of Shankerpura on Sunday, May 1, 2011 from 9.30 am in the Rotary Club premises. This camp was sponsored by Hilary Pinto of Katapadi who is a businessman in Dubai. From its inception in 1984...
As the strike by Air India pilots entered the fifth day on Sunday, the national carrier reduced its operation to 40 flights across
Shikhar Dhawan`s fighting half-century went in vain as Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to beat a struggling Deccan Chargers by 20 runs in an Indian Premier League match. Chasing 170 for victory, Deccan lost their first four wickets for 70 runs
At “Saamarasya 2011”, a food and cultural festival for peace was organised here on Saturday, it appeared that the former held
A miniature model of Lord Krishna -1.5 mm tall and one mm wide - carved on the tip of a pencil lead has entered the Guinness
Delhi Daredevils’ play-off hopes suffered a jolt as Kochi Tuskers Kerala snapped their three-match losing streak by thrashing the hosts by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League match here on Monday. Daredevils’ middle-order let them down yet again
An overpass on national highway 66 (earlier known as NH17) is being constructed at the Kinnimulki welcome arch with a view to relieving the junction of traffic jams and avert accidents. The junction has become a hazardous spot as vehicles, mainly the buses, arriving from Mulki
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu, whose helicopter was feared missing after take off from Tawang, is safe after the chopper made
Pawan Hans chopper carrying Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorjee Khandu and four others, including two crew members has gone missing while flying from Tawang to Itanagar on Saturday
Air India on Saturday further reduced its operations to 39 domestic flights out of its regular 320 as the strike by its pilots entered the fourth day
Ross Taylor smashed a quickfire unbeaten 47 as Rajasthan Royals thumped Pune Warriors by six wickets in a thrilling encounter to jump to the top of the table in Indian Premier League on Sunday. Taylor smashed four boundaries and two sixes
The All India Engineering Entrance Examination (AIEEE), being taken by over 12 lakh students across the country, was delayed by three hours on Sunday over reports that one of the papers had been leaked, an official said on Sunday. "The first paper that was scheduled
A Nato air strike in Tripoli has killed the youngest son of the Libyan leader, Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, a government spokesman has said.Colonel Gaddafi himself was in the large residential villa which was hit by
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical bowling and batting display as they crushed Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets to jump to the top of table in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. KKR bowlers first restricted KXIP to a meagre 119 for six riding on
In a major top-level management restructuring, India’s second largest software firm Infosys on Saturday named veteran banker K.V. Kamath as the new chairman to succeed founder N.R. Narayana Murthy, who retires in August. The over $6-billion Infosys Technologies
Virender Sehwag hit a rollicking half-century as Delhi Daredevils scored a 38-run win over Kochi Tuskers Kerala to keep its play-offs hopes alive in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Sehwag blazed his way to a 47-ball 80 to lead his side to a
Three persons were killed and two injured in a collision between a bus and a car at Jansale near Siddapura coming under the Shankarnarayana police station limits on Friday. According to the police, the car was moving from Kundapur to Siddapura
Members of Bellevision Qatar and their families celebrated Easter get together on Friday 29th April 2011 noon, at the residence of Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Therese Dalmeida, the host of the day. The joy of the assemblage increased to three fold as the Belleans who are
Virat Kohli scored a brilliant 67 from just 42 balls and was well supported by Chris Gayle as Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defended a total of 181 to win by 26 runs. Earlier Royal Challengers Bangalore rode on Virat Kohli’s whirlwind half century and Chris Gayle
As the strike by Air India pilots entered the third day on Friday, the national carrier drastically reduced its operation to 50 flights across its network against the regular 320 as all executive pilots joined the stir. "Under the contingency plan, we are operating 50 flights across
Johan Botha produced an all-round show to enable Rajasthan Royals inflict a seven wicket defeat on table toppers Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match on Friday. After spinning a web around the Mumbai batsmen with impressive figures of three for six
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finally set the ball rolling on the issue of deregulating interest on savings accounts, a move which large banks like SBI and HDFC Bank fiercely oppose and lenders like Yes Bank look forward to. Deregulation would essentially give banks the freedom
In an unprecedented move, 11 out of 21 members of the Public Account Committee (PAC) rejected the report on the 2G Spectrum Scam during the meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 4 pm. As the incumbent
Some 600 Air India pilots continued with their strike for the second day Thursday, despite a court’s stay order, leaving passengers fuming due to cancellation
Tamil movie superstar Rajnikanth was admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU) of St. Isabel Hospital here Friday after a bout of vomiting in the morning
Candidates supported by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have won a majority of seats in the elections to all the three Agricultural Produce
The name of Daniel Monteiro, an office staff of St. Mary’s Syrian (SMS) College at Brahmavar in Udupi district and an environment lover, has been included in prestigious Limca Book of Records 2011 for his international-level creditable achievements in the field of birds’ philately
Eight kilometres from the frenzy of Banashankari, you come across its alter ego, Turahalli. Located off Kanakapura Road, it is recognisable by the deciduous forest that is home to “boulder gardens”. Adventure junkies and lone rangers alike find it the perfect place
“In today’s modern world human mind gives more importance to the external beauty. Thoughts flow for the desires and the powers. Thoughts should flow on panchaprana, raja and sathva. Elevated thoughts should flow
Britain is putting the crowning touches to the preparations for Friday’s wedding of William and Kate as the world gets set to tune in for the biggest royal occasion for 30 years.Two billion people are expected to watch live on TV and the Internet to see the eldest son of Princess Diana...
It was nearly 15-years ago that Sathya Sai Baba was impressed by the talk given by an MBA gold medalist on the day of his convocation at his college in Puttaparthi. The bespectacled, thin, fair boy impressed Baba so much that he asked the boy to be a part of his spiritual
Twelve-year-old Melarie Crasta makes it a point not to use any English term while interacting with her friends. “But I do accidentally come out with English terms as it is a habit and my friends correct me,” Ms. Crastra said. She is among the 52 children who are taking part in a seven-day
April – May months it is hot summer, the rivers, lakes and wells are all dried up. Common man cannot get enough water for
The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust on Thursday clarified that it had never ordered the freezer box to keep the body of Sathya Sai Baba before his
The Silver Jubilee of the priesthood of Fr. George Fernandes S.J. was celebrated on Thursday, April 28, 2011 with a solemn Thanksgiving Mass at St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle at 10.30 am followed by a felicitation function in the parish hall at 12 noon. A large number of
It turned out to be a sweet `homecoming` for Gautam Gambhir as Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensively beat Delhi Daredevils by 17 runs to notch up their fourth win in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Put into bat, Manoj Tiwary`s gutsy half century helped KKR
The board of India’s second-largest IT company Infosys is to decide on chairman Narayan Murthy’s successor on Saturday. If one of the founders is handed the job then the other top posts will see changes as well. Sources say the Board is also likely to be expanded.
Previous studies have shown that people who consume the highest levels of green tea tend to have lower risks of several
An order placed for a VIP freezer box with a Bangalore-based firm by a "trust" has fuelled speculation about the exact date of Sathya
Air passengers continued to suffer as the strike by some 600 pilots of the erstwhile Indian Airlines, now co-opted into Air India,
Amid chanting of Sai Mantras, the last rites of spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba were performed at Kulvant Hall in Prasanthi Nilayam in accordance with Vedic customs. The rites were performed by his nephew RJ Ratnakar in the presence of thousands of grieving devotees
Former Zimbabwe captain and England coach, Duncan Fletcher was on Wednesday named Team India coach after the BCCI meeting in Mumbai
The high-profile, mighty and powerful — all are lodged in Delhi’s Tihar jail, one of the largest prison complexes in the world.
Although a residential apartment comprising 12 flats for the civic workers of Udupi City
Lavita Arsaline D’Souza (26), daughter of Victor and Magdhaline D’Souza of Sweet home Hoige kambla, Palli, Ninjoor passed
Luiza Miranda (69), wife of late. John Miranda , mother of Triza/Pascal- Mumbai, Micheal/Tracy-Kuwait, Ivan/Laveena, Noel/Monica, Gracy/John and Antony/Wilma
Julian Assange, made a stunning disclosure, that there could be Indian names in the data that WikiLeaks would publish. In the course of the interview, Assange appealed to Indians to absolutely not lose hope that the names of those with secret Swiss accounts will come out at one point in the future.
Subramaniam Badrinath slammed his second unbeaten half century of the tournament to power defending champions Chennai Super Kings to a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Pune Warriors in an Indian Premier League match in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday
Around 600 Air India pilots of the erstwhile Indian Airlines have gone on a strike to press for their various demands, ruining the holiday plans of thousands of passengers in the process. Air India pilots, who had been with the erstwhile Indian Airlines, have struck work to demand
With devotees continuing to surge into the town to offer their homage to the late
Mount Rosarians celebrated Easter on Saturday night to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Gathered in large numbers in the church ground to pay obeisance and renew the baptismal oath during Easter vigil mass. Parish priest Fr Philip Nerhi blessed the holy fire
Much to the surprise of her friends, 23-year-old Prachi Nigam, after a gap of four years, cut her long hair to shoulder-length -- a rebellious way to tell her ex-boyfriend, "You are no more in my life and the thing you loved most about me I have got rid of."
The incidence of snake bites in the State is grossly under-reported, suggests a recent
Historical Kaup Third Maariamma Temple new Shilamaya Garbhagudi, Uchchangigudi samarpane Gadduge reestabliment was
In a shocking incident, eleven women constables are reported to have been sexually exploited while undergoing training at Kolhapur Police Training School
Suresh Kalmadi was assaulted as he was being taken to the Patiala House court in
Lourdes Kanajar Association is all set to celebrate Easter on the 28th of April at Hotel Al-Mas, Bur-Dubai. LKAE is now stepping into 11th year since its inception in 2000 and recently held its Decennial celebrations in Kanajar. As a Chief guest, Fr. Alwyn D’cunha, Parish
Virat Kohli scored a breezy half century to help Royal Challengers Bangalore eke out a narrow three-wicket win over Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Kohli was in a murderous mood as he made a crucial 56
Devotees of Sri Sathya Sai Baba can have darshan of the mortal remains of the
Suresh Kalmadi, sacked CWG organizing commmittee chief, on Monday appeared to be in for more trouble as Congress, having suspended him
DMK’s first family is finally caught in the 2G web. DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s daughter and DMK MP Kanimozhi has been charged for criminal conspiracy and accepting bribe by the CBI. In its 48 page supplementary chargesheet, CBI has said that Kanimozhi was A Raja’s co-conspirator and accepted..
The joy of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ was celebrated with great religious fervor and traditional cultural enthusiasm by Mangalorean Konkani Association at Bramcote Hall in Nottingham. Mangaloreans from Nottingham were joined by members of KCA Manchester, London
The Easter celebration started at St. Antony’s Church at 7 pm on Saturday, April 23, 2011 with the blessing of the new fire in the church ground. The lights in the church were completely put off before lighting of the Paschal Candle. Fr. Dancy Martis (OFM-Cap) was the chief
Albie Morkel took 3/29 and Ravichandran Ashwin along with Doug Bollinger shared four wickets between them, as the Chennai Super Kings comfortably beat Pune Warriors India by 25 runs in match 29 of IPL-4 at the M Chidambaram stadium on Monday.
Suresh Kalmadi has been arrested for corruption and cheating. His party, the Congress, has suspended him. Mr Kalmadi was interrogated this morning by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for the fourth time about a slate of contracts that saw the most expensive
Religious celebrations were conducted at Aryadi Shri Sarala Dhumavathi Temple such
The parishioners of Belle had the double joy of celebrating the feast of Easter and witnessing family value based Konkani play, “Shegunachi Soon” in the church premises on Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 6.30 pm.
The Criminal Investigation Department in its charge sheet against former minister and BJP MLA H Halappa has stated that the two laboratory analyses
Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar broke down while paying his last respects to spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba here on
The death of spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba has left a question mark on the future of the Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust (SSSCT), estimated to have assets worth Rs 40,000 crore ($9 billion). As Baba, who was
The Supreme Court will on Monday have a crucial hearing in the Arushi-Hemraj double murder case with the CBI submitting that the investigation
An Indian businessman has been carrying the flags of 305 countries on his own body to promote amity among nations. Now 70-year-old Har Prakash, who has re-invented himself as Guinness Rishi, is vying in Nepal for his latest world record, hoping to add
Hasiruvani Hore Kanike were offered to Kaup Shri 3rd Marigudi New Shilamaya
Rev. Fr Dr. Mark Castelino, Parish Priest of Taccode Church released Konkani CD ’Ankor ’ presented by Team Ye Mana at Easter festive mass on 23 April 2011. Fr Castelino wished Lloyd Rego and ’Team Ye Mana’ very best and asked people to support Konkani Artists.
Best Anganavadi Staff awardee Vinaya Harish who is the staff at Bantakal
Shane Warne led from the front with a three-wicket haul as Rajasthan Royals notched up an easy eight-wicket victory over Kochi Tuskers Kerela to bring their campaign back on track in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Warne’s decision to bowl first was vindicated
As uncertainty looms over the health of spiritual leader Satya Sai Baba, there is speculation about the possibility of a
One of India’s most famous spiritual leaders, who counted a worldwide following of millions including top diplomats, sports icons and film stars,
“State BJP Government has come forward to give block grant to all Private Schools in
Five persons were killed on the spot and seven sustained grievous injuries when a tanker rammed into a MUV at Lavathadka
National Highway numbers will be changing. Total 218 National Highways have been issued new numbers. From now on NH-17 which connects Maharastra – Karnataka – Kerala States will become NH-66. Mangalore – Bangalore connecting NH-48 will become NH-75
Wilfy’s Vol 41 “Tum Mhaka Havn Tuka” will be released on 24th April 2011 Easter Sunday at Town Hall, Mangalore during the tribute show “Ek Saanz Umallyanchi – Wilfycho Ugdaas”. This tribute to Wilfy is presented by the Rebimbus family and members of United Youngsters.
Spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba, who was hospitalized on March 28 following problems related to heart and respiration, passed away on Sunday morning. According to sources, Sai Baba breathed his last at 6.25am on Sunday. Preparations for last rites are under way.
Jesus is risen was the acclamation during the Easter Vigil and Mass at Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi on Holy Saturday, April 23, 2011. The liturgy started at 7-00 p,m. Rev.Dr.Baptist Menezes, Episcopal Vicar
Prior to the solemn Easter Mass, the most important moment of Holy Saturday is the Easter Vigil which is also known as the Paschal Vigil or the Great Vigil of Easter which is usually observed prior to the solemn Easter Mass. The Easter Vigil Liturgy in the
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Good Friday was observed at the Saint Francis Xavier Church in Chikkaballapur on Friday. A special mass was conducted and
Karnataka Lok Ayukta Santosh Hegde will continue on the joint committee drafting the Lok Pal Bill, said civil society representatives on Saturday after the government’s conciliatory gestures to bridge the growing rift between the two sides because of allegations by senior political leaders..
Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday is the day on which Christians all over the world commemorate the death of Jesus Christ on the Cross, the act that brought salvation to all who
Forget that punishing exercise regime or elaborate diet. The key to losing weight could be as simple as putting your feet up and relaxing.
Top Gujarat policeman Sanjiv Bhatt, who has openly challenged Chief Minister Narendra Modi by accusing him of wanting
Considered timeless by fans, experts and contemporaries alike, iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar turns 38 on Sunday completing
Rohit Sharma and Andrew Symonds scripted a fantastic recovery with a record fifth wicket partnership to lay the foundation for Mumbai Indians` comfortably 37-run victory over Deccan Chargers in an IPL match on Sunday. There couldn`t have been a better birthday
Virender Sehwag (77) and David Warner (77) cracked blistering half-centuries as Delhi Daredevils revived their IPL campaign by edging past strong contenders Kings XI Punjab by 29 runs in a high-scoring thriller here on Saturday. The Delhi openers took the Punjab attack
A 30-year-old man was found hanging from the ceiling fan of his Vikhroli house on Friday (April 23, 2011) morning. His wife and two-year-old son were also found dead, and police believe Sanjay Sen, killed the two before committing suicide. However, no suicide note was
The Mumbai Indians proved to be too good for the Chennai Super Kings, beating them by 8 runs at Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium in match 25 of IPL-4 on Friday. Earlier, Rohit Sharma cracked a blistering 87 to help last year’s runners-up Mumbai Indians rally strongly
Four Army personnel were killed in a Dhruv helicopter crash in north Sikkim near the Sino-India border, days after a Pawan Hans chopper went down
Sathya Sai Baba continued to be in a very critical condition and his vital organs were showing minimal response to treatment, doctors attending on him
Holy Thursday also known as Maundy Thursday is observed during the Holy Week on the Thursday before the Easter. In the Roman Catholic tradition, Maundy Thursday Evening marks the beginning of Easter
Newly concretised Nuji Shri Vishnumurty Temple road, constructed with a cost of rupees 13 lakhs under Chief Minister Sadak
After their disappointing campaign in the recently concluded World Cup, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is looking to make amends and has reportedly
Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday, replied to Anna Hazare’s letter over Congress supporting smear campaign politics with respect to the CD controversy involving
With Good Friday around the corner the painting exhibition “Reflections” at Orchid Art Gallery is perfectly timed. The ten day exhibition, which started on April 14, showcases 27 paintings of Philip V. D’Mello. His paintings depict Christ and his journey, the pain and the humiliation
The final investigation report has held the Captain’s failure to execute a safe landing as â€the direct cause of accident’. The report, which has been accepted by the government, said Captain Zlatko Glusica, who was in command during take-off from Dubai and landing at Mangalore
A season of Musical ’Jugalbandi’ will enthral the audience of Dubai on May 6, 2011 at Shaikh Rashid Auditorium where two young and energetic singers accompanied by a galaxy of singers and musicians will mesmerize the Konkani enthusiasts.
A group of Catholics in southern India have volunteered to help renovate a Hindu temple and prepare for its festival. “We were cordially welcomed by Hindu volunteers at the temple,” said Father Louis Cutinha, parish priest of Naravi in Mangalore diocese who guided the group
Edward Mendonsa has been elected as the President of Shirva Milk Producers
State award winner youth of Udupi, Krishnaprasad who wrote story for Tulu picture ’Kadala Mage’, is doing the preparations in a full swing for his debutant directed grand Tulu commercial film “Dibbana”. Movie director Krishnaprasad from Uppinakote Udupi
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said Karnataka has become the most corrupt state and urged Youth
India’s PSLV—C16 rocket today successfully launched into orbit the latest remote sensing satellite Resourcesat—2 that would study and help manage natural resources along with two nano satellites. ISRO’s homegrown workhorse Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle placed
In yet another hit and run case involving a powerful man’s kin, reports on Tuesday claimed that Ankesh Sahara - the son of a
Chris Gayle scored a whirlwind century as Royal Challengers Bangalore beat the Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensively by 9 wickets in match 24 of IPL-4 at the Eden Gardens on Friday. Earlier, Tillakratne Dilshan departed after scoring 38 of 31 balls as the Royal
Shaun Marsh hit a quick-fire 71 and Paul Valthaty smashed 46 runs as Kings XI Punjab spanked Rajasthan Royal by 48 runs to score their third consecutive win in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Punjab top-order yet again put up a dominating show and helped
Ravindra Jadeja came up with a brilliant all-round display to help the resurgent Kochi Tuskers Kerala halt Kolkata Knight Riders three-match winning run with a narrow six-run victory in a low-scoring Indian Premier League clash here on Wednesday. Jadeja was the star
Mumbai Police Wednesday rescued a kidnapped five-year-old boy, Karnit Shah, from Allahabad district in Uttar Pradesh and brought him back to his parents here, police said. Karnit, son of Anand and Alpa Shah, went missing April 6, 2011 from his Kandivli residence,
Mumbai Indians carved out a hard-fought seven-wicket victory over Pune Warriors in a low-scoring Indian Premier League clash that went down to the last ball, at the Wankhede Stadium. Chasing a modest target after bowling out the opposition for 118 in 17.2 overs
“Shegunachi Soon”, the socially relevant play will be staged in the premises of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 6 pm. The play written and directed by Walter Monteiro has been well
On the occasion of the 10th year celebration of Padubelle Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the newly constructed Road
Eight chariots or “rathas” of Sri Krishna Math/Temple were taken in a procession around Car Street here on the occasion of Hanuma Jayanti on Monday. According to a press release issued by Paryaya Sri Shiroor Math, the chariots were taken out in a procession
Two widows - Suman and Shakuntala - were beaten to death in the village of Raanila in Bhiwani, Haryana, allegedly by their nephew Naresh
The Supreme Court on Monday banned the employment of children in circuses and directed the Union government to take immediate steps to rescue those
One of the eminent members of the Lokpal Bill drafting committee and presently Karnataka Lokayukta, Justice N. Santosh Hegde has said on Thursday, April 21, 2011 that he is reconsidering whether to continue in the
The fourth edition of the Indian Premier League witnessed its first washout on Tuesday with the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here being called off without a ball being bowled because of incessant rains
In one of the worst helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh, 17 persons including three crew members were killed and six others injured when it caught fire and plunged into a gorge in Tawang district on Tuesday. The Pawan Hans Mi17 chopper was flying to Tawang
Violence and arson marked the Shiv Sena-sponsored bandh in Ratnagiri district on Tuesday against the police firing on anti-nuclear power project demonstrators in Jaitapur. Prohibitory orders were promulgated under section 144 CrPC in the coastal district
It may sound a bit strange, but swearing may actually help you beat the pain, a new British study has claimed. Researchers at the Keele University in the UK found that bad language can act as a powerful painkiller -- at least, for those who don’t normally use expletives
Matha Amrathanandamayi Seva Samithi Udupi gifted T shirts having picture of Amrathanamayi to the special children of
Deccan Chargers earned full two points at Feroz Shah Kotla, brushing aside the lackluster Delhi Daredevils by 16 runs. It was a good all round performance by the Chargers with Sunil Sohal scoring a half century and later Harmeet Singh pitching-in with 2 wickets.
While normal cake itself is delicious, Coconut Cake is a perfect recipe for some special days including different festivals or birthday or other anniversaries. It is quite easy to prepare the Coconut Cake by this easy recipe
Kochi Tuskers Kerala yet again scripted an improbable victory against the defending champions Chennai Super Kings with 7 wicket victory to register their first win at home. Ravindra Jadeja hit the winning runs with 13 balls to spare as Tuskers overhauled the modest target
The limited overs Cricket Tournament for the annual Shantala Trophy was held on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Padubettu ground in Hangarakatte from 9 am to 5.30 pm. Fifteen teams from different localities. The tournament
The renovated Shri Brahma-Baidarkala Garodi in Moodubelle was rededicated with Brahmakalashabhisheka on Sunday, April 17,2011 with elaborate religious rituals conducted under the guidance of Korangrapadi Vidhwan Shri K.A. Sarvottama Tantri.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa said that the State government has been giving special emphasis to the conservation and renovation of temples in the State.
A passenger was injured when three bogies, including the pantry car, of the Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express caught fire near Ratlam in Madhya Pradesh
The stage has been set for the launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C16) from the first launch pad at Sriharikota on April 20 at 10.12 a.m. The PSLV-C16 will put in orbit three satellites
Sonu Sinha, the athlete who lost her leg in a train accident, has made a huge gesture by taking decision to donate all the money she has
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said his job would be ’’well done’’ if he succeeded in improving the relations between India and Pakistan.
The government-civil society discussions on a new Lokpal Bill got off to a fairly smooth start here on Saturday with the activists presenting a new draft legislation
All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi will visit Udupi on Wednesday as part of his nationwide interaction programme with the youth in general and All India Youth Congress cadre in particular. Nearly 1,000 youth Congress workers from
Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math on Friday urged the State government to include representatives of civil society in the committee of experts, which would go into the pollution allegedly caused by UPCL
In the aftermath of the scorched answer papers fiasco, the SSLC board is working day and night to put together the list of 2,775 students whose answer scripts
Palm Sunday, that marks the beginning of the Holy Week leading to the commemoration of Crucifixion of Jesus Christ on Good Friday and His glorious Resurrection on the Easter Sunday was observed in all the Christian churches all over the world on April 17, 2011 including in
The faces of the residents of the Harijan colony at Manipura brimmed with smiles as their dream of many years of having street lights in their locality was realized. The street lights that were installed on the road leading to their colony were inaugurated by the Udupi ZP Member
Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance to thrash a spineless Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. With a vintage Laxmipathy Balaji (3/15) at display, the Knight Riders bowled out Rajasthan
When T V Mohandas Pai announced his resignation as director, human resources, of Infosys on Friday, his most difficult task was handling the shocked reaction of his family members. Pai, 52, had served the IT bellwether for 17 years and was reportedly drawing an annual pay
Shanti Bhushan, picked by civil society representatives to co-chair a new committee in charge of drafting a law on corruption, is now the epicenter of a new controversy
Yuvraj Singh’s all-round show went in vain as Delhi Daredevils defeated Pune Warriors by three wickets in a high-scoring Indian Premier League clash to record their maiden victory in the fourth edition tournament here on Sunday. Chasing an imposing target of 188
As Ugadi celebrations are everywhere, the ever popular Shankarpura Jasmine flowers rate in the market has come down despite the huge demand for these flowers. Even in the summer hot sun the fragrance of the sweet jasmine flowers can be felt all over Shankarpura.
In order to encourage the bright students of Kannada Medium, Kaup Vidhyanikethana
Eight days after Gandhian Anna Hazare called off his fast demanding a stronger Lokpal law, the joint committee to draft the bill met here on Saturday
Prices of white arecanut (chali) have increased in Dakshina Kannada. This has come as a surprise to growers because
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa laid foundation stone to the new building which
Congress President Sonia Gandhi’s battle cry is for change in north Bengal with an eye on Left Front’s stronghold Jalpaiguri. Going to polls on
Our life involves a series of decision making, which again is full of choices. However a close look into our life reveals that, on some matters we have no choice at all. On others we have a wide choice. In matters having choice, once chosen, that particular choice or decision
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After the great success of Anna Hazare’s agitation for the Jan Lokpal Bill at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, everyone wants to meet the anti-corruption crusader. Sensing a business opportunity in the burst
The Supreme Court has granted bail to Dr Binayak Sen, a paediatrician and a civil rights activist, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment on charges of sedition and links with Maoists. Dr Binayak Sen, 61, had challenged the order of the Chhattisgarh High Court that had rejected
Kerala Chief Minister VS Achutanandan may have come under attack for calling Rahul Gandhi a ’Amul baby’ but a leading dairy producer known for catchy ad
Dominating the locality after which it is named, Ulsoor lake was built by Kempe Gowda II. Five centuries and several rejuvenation attempts later, the lake makes a pretty picture, but scientists argue that it has been all but robbed of its ecological role, and water birds are
The parish children of Mount Rosary have reason to enjoy this summer as three day long summer camp filled with fun and thrill has been organized in the Millennium Hall for the students from 5th to 10th standard. This three days long summer camp was inaugurated on Thursday
Though Udupi became a district headquarters 14 years ago, it still does not have a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus-stand. But it has space only for a few buses. Besides, KSRTC buses have to jostle for space with private buses. The KSRTC pays a rent
JD(S) leader M G Hegde has urged the Bajrang Dal and Sangh Parivar members to provide documents to prove forcible
The state government, especially the Pollution Control Board, has taken serious note of the fly ash pollution from the UPCL project site. The pollution control department sent two of its senior offcials to the site on Tuesday to collect information on the pollution control
When Arunima Sinha boarded a train to Delhi from Lucknow, she was thinking of her future. The national-level volleyball player wanted to join a
In fact, this election has, in the history of Tamil Nadu politics, seen the highest number of cases of violations filed by the Election Commission (EC). In just the last three days, over 1400 cases of violations have been reported from across the state, most of them related to alleged distribution
Pune Warriors beat Kochi Tuskers Kerala by four wickets in an Indian Premier League clash at the D Y Patil Stadium here on Wednesday. Earlier, Ravindra Jadeja counter-punched his way to a blazing 47 as Kochi Tuskers Kerala recovered from a poor start to post a modest 148
Chasing a massive 189-run target posted by Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab got off to a flier as their openers - Adam Gilchrist and Paul Valthaty - declared an all out attack from the outset at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Wednesday. Earlier, recovering after the
Manipal University is celebrating its week long annual college festival “ UTSAV-2011”. It is being held at the KMC Greens near the Tiger Circle.The week-long “Utsav-2011” festival brought forth the talents of the participants and greatly entertained the audience.
The Congress today sought to widen the scope of the Lokpal Bill suggesting that the Joint Committee to draft the legislation could also go into the issue of corruption in the corporate sector and NGOs as part of a comprehensive package against graft.
The fourth edition of the world’s richest cricket tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) scheduled between April 8-May 28 comprises of 10 teams and 74 matches. Cheerleaders entertain the crowd during the IPL matches. The presence of the Cheerleaders, Bollywood celebs
Team Mangalore, hobby group of kite flyers, after their successful exhibition of their talent in Europe and America, has once again made India proud by their outstanding performance in the recently concluded Uiseong International Kite Festival held at Uiseong, South Korea.
Skipper Gautam Gambhir smashed his way to a blistering 44-ball 75, while Jacques Kallis struck his third consecutive fifty, as Kolkata Knight Riders drubbed Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Chasing 160 to register their
Politically volatile Tamil Nadu and Kerala will go to assembly polls on Wednesday with 6.91 crore voters expected to decide the
Spreading the culture of languages through programmes ensure cordial atmosphere in society, opined chief executive officer of Zilla Panchayat, K Sundarnaik.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings rode on a blistering unbeaten 83 from Michael Hussey as they thumped Royal Challengers Bangalore by 21 runs to bounce back after their last match defeat in the Indian Premier League on Saturday. Playing his first match
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Brendon McCullum and Mahela Jayawardene were involved in an opening partnership of 128 runs as Kochi Tuskers Kerala caused a massive upset by upstaging the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium in match 13 of IPL-4 on Friday. Earlier, Lasith Malinga came
It was exactly fifty years ago on 12 April 1961, that Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet pilot and cosmonaut, became the first human being to journey into the outer space in the Vostok 1 spacecraft taking an orbit around the Earth. As a result of his historic flight, Yuri Gagarin became an international
Royal Challengers Bangalore’s decision to send Zaheer Khan as pinch-hitter failed miserably as they lost four quick wickets while chasing a huge 175-run target put up by Deccan Chargers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Thursday. Earlier, a sparkling
Anuradha Bahal, the elder of the two sisters, who were rescued from their self-imposed seclusion in a Noida apartment, died this morning.
Voicing confidence that his party will win the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, DMK president M. Karunanidhi on Wednesday
As a follow up to the talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani, India has
Nature, sometimes, manifests itself in strange ways. This is exactly what happened when Jagdish Prabhu of Prabhu hotel, to his amazement found a sweet-potato that he had purchased from William Saldanha of Kappandakarya on 7 April 2011, bearing the shape of Ganapati
A retail outlet of Wholesome Chicken was inaugurated at Ajay Cold Storage, here on Tuesday 5th April. Mangalore-based Coastal Group owns brand of Wholesome Chicken, which got major share of business
The local opposition to operating the twin power plants of UPCL in our backyard is unyielding in its demands that its operations be ceased completely. The local farmers’ association, clergymen of all three major faiths in the region-especially the seer of Pejavar Mutt, environmentalists, doctors representing Indian
UPCL
Skipper Sachin Tendulkar and young Ambati Rayudu clobbered the Royal Challengers Bangalore bowling as title contenders Mumbai Indians cruised to a nine wicket victory in an Indian Premier League match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Chasing a target of 141, Mumbai
Social activist Anna Hazare, whose last week’s fast forced the Centre to form a joint committee to draft the Lokpal Bill, on
Nearly 300 km from Goa’s southernmost beach of Agonda, Karnataka is in the process of recreating a ’’Goa beach’’ of its
A Mangalore music group that played at a programme hosted by the Indian Embassy in Oman a few days ago charmed an
The Bajrang Dal activists who prevented the students of Stella Maris orphange from travelling to Bidar on April 8, also
Clobbered in their lung-opener, Delhi Daredevils will have to get their act together pretty quickly as they take on a determined Rajasthan Royals
Sensible knocks by seasoned pros Rahul Dravid and Johan Botha helped Rajasthan Royals beat shoddy Delhi Daredevils by six wickets to register their second successive win in IPL-4 here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Tuesday. The Delhi bowlers didn’t have
Throughout India, Ram Navami, the birth of Lord Rama is celebrated on 12 April this year. The festival falls in the Shukla Paksha on the on the Navami or the ninth day of the month of Chaitra in the Hindu Calendar. Thus, it is also known as Chaitra Masa Suklapaksha
True to its goal of serving the community and its Motto ’YEYA EK KUTAMB BHANDIAM’, Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar organizes talent competitions annually. These competitions are organized to promote and showcase the talents and creativity of our community
Jacques Kallis produced a fluent half-century to set the platform for middle-order to take charge and help Kolkata Knight Riders post a challenging 163 for four against Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens. Opting to bat, Kallis (53 off 45)
Leaders from various organisations, who staged a protest here on Monday, alleged that the State Government had deliberately not taken action against the Bajrang Dal activists who organised the vigilante attacks on
More than half of the candidates of ruling and Opposition fronts and the BJP contesting the Assembly elections in Kerala
Towering clouds and scattered showers are expected on Monday, weather forecasters in UAE have warned. Poor visibility and rough seas have also been predicted, as the weather is likely to remain unsettled until Thursday. According to forecasters at the
Sania Mirza and her Russian partner Elena Vesnina clinched their second WTA title together, lifting the Family Circle Cup
This bus ride, meant to popularise public transport among those who use personal transport, turned out to be a nightmare for the motorists on Friday as it threw traffic out of gear at many places in the city. The much-touted ride on the Volvo by Chief Minister BSY
In a shocking incident, an 18-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her sister-in-law’s father and later when the girl fled, she was abducted and sexually
Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese gave a pastoral visit to Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kanajar on 2nd and 3rd of April 2011. On 2nd April 2011 at 3.30 PM he was received by Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Cunha Parish Priest, Mr. Ignatius D’Souza, Vice President
One of the noblest qualities of an individual is the feeling of empathy towards those who are in need of something and giving those things to them according to one’s ability and sharing the burden of the fellow human being. The act known as donation is a gift given by physical
Debutants Pune Warriors commenced their Indian Premier League campaign with a resounding seven-wicket victory over Kings XI Punjab at their home venue - the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai here on Sunday. The Pune outfit owned by Sahara and led by
Cool breeze and mild showers in the evening of Sunday, 10 April 2011 brought certain amount of relief from the sweltering heat of the summer. The weather had been quite hot and sultry, especially during the day time since the beginning of April. Today, the heat was so
Lasith Malinga made Mumbai Indian skipper Sachin Tendulkar’s life much easier as he blew away Delhi Daredevils for a measly 95 runs. The chase got off to a shaky start bu Rohit Sharma and Tendulkar ensured that the runs were easily knocked off.
Maruthi 800 car which was coming from Shirva to Katapadi on Friday evening skids off at the Nyarma slope near Shirva Society as the driver looses control and goes over the compound wall of Mrs. Elveera Fernandes in a high speed, turns into opposite direction and flows
In an exciting final match in the Easter Cup Tournament-2011 held on 8 April 2011 at the Safa Ground, the Eagles Shirva Cricket Team emerged as Champions by defeating the Taccode Friends Cricket Team in the final match. Altogether there were 16 teams
QAFCO manufactures nitrogen based fertilizers, mainly urea and ammonia, which it imports globally including India. It is fitting that tribute to its purpose that a feast celebrating agriculture, floriculture and horticulture
Condemning the incidents of raids at ashrams following the complaints by the Bajrang Dal activists, various like-minded
Anna Hazare told his supporters to prepare for a bigger battle against the government, if the Parliament fails to pass the Lokpal Bill
Top Infosys official T V Mohandas Pai has alleged that his company was asked to pay bribe by government officials to clear
Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare called off his five-day hunger strike on Saturday morning after receiving a gazette notification from the Centre
Baba Ramdev has expressed doubts about former law minister Shanti Bhushan and his
“Presently, the Udupi Taluk Panchayat that includes 61 grama pachayats is ranked second in the Karnataka State as the largest taluk panchayat. However, my aim is to transform it into a model taluk panchayat
Udupi Zilla Panchayat chief executive officer N. Rajashekhar released the District Credit Plan for Udupi district which projects an outlay of Rs. 2,029 crore for the financial year 2011-2012 here on Friday. The Plan was drafted by SyndicateBank, the lead bank of the district
Anna Hazare, the crusader against corruption and the force behind the Jan Lopal Bill finally ended his fast at around 10.55 am on Saturday, 9 April 2011, symbolically accepting the juice from a little girl from the audience.
Lalaji R. Mendon, the Honorary President of the Government High School, Manipura presided over the last meeting of the School Development Council for the academic year 2010-2011, on Friday, 8 April 2011 at 3 pm in the school office.
Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher’s house here was allegedly attacked by stone pelters on Saturday evening, hours after legislators cutting across party lines moved a breach of privilege notice in Maharashtra assembly against Kher for his purported derogatory comments against the
Terming the joining of hands of civil society and government on the Lokpal Bill issue as a step that augurs well for democracy,
The new entrant in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kochi Tuskers Kerala, will have a job in their hands when they face
With history on their side, the Champions of the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) season - Rajasthan Royals - will start their
Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde today said he has accepted the government decision to appoint him as one of the
Newly started Kamal Club is inaugurated by Udupi Jilla B.J.P. Yuva Morcha President Vilas Nayak. The inaugural program was presided by Udupi Jilla
Foundation stone is laid for A. V. Shetty Memorial School in Ardi, near Alpadi in Hebri on Monday. Jyothishya Vidhvan
Johan Botha cracked an unbeaten 67 as Rajasthan Royals beat Deccan Chargers by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Earlier Siddharth Trivedi (3-15) and Shane Warne (2-21) helped Rajasthan Royals restrict Deccan Chargers to 137/8 in their Indian Premier
AB de Villiers smashed a blistering unbeaten half century as Royal Challengers Bangalore thumped debutantes Kochi Tuskers Kerala by six wickets in their Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Coming in at 48 for two in the sixth over, South African de Villiers (54 not out)
John D’Souza (72), son of Rosa DSouza, husband of Rosy, father of Vinod, Priya/Ancy Paladka (konkani poet), brother of Mary (Desmond, Olenda, Sandra),
Anna Hazare who had been on fast since 5 April 2011 to pressurise the government to agree to a joint committee to draft the Lok Pal Bill, finally agreed to break his fast on Saturday, 9 April at 10 am as the government agreed to his proposal and assured to issue a
Gandhian Anna Hazare on Friday pitched for former CJI J.S. Verma or former Supreme Court judge Santosh Hegde as chairman of the joint committee to draft
Declaring that there were no two views on the need for combating corruption, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on
Although traffic signal lights were installed at 10 places in Udupi city a year ago, they are functioning only at two places. The installation of the signal lights has not been without controversy. When they were installed, the Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) was the first
CIPHER the computer science association of SJEC held its first ever national level fest “AURORA” from 7th April to 9th April 2011. Being a national level fest it composes of a good number of events that test the skills and
With the 82-year-old being critically ill, question as to who will control the Trust’s properties worth thousands of crores becomes pertinent; internal power struggle surfaces in ashram. In Hyderabad The Andhra Pradesh government is considering taking over the assets of ailing spiritual guru
Shri Esha Vittaladas Swamiji, popularly known as â€Kemaru Swamiji’ paid a visit to Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre at Pamboor, Padubelle on Wednesday, 6 April 2011 at 11 am and spent around two hours with
K. Narayana Kharvy, president of the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, said on Wednesday that Konkani should be made part of the timetable of
Film star Aamir Khan Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him to pay "heed to the voice of Anna Hazare",
Bangalore has nearly 25 lakh two-wheelers and only half of the riders wear proper helmets. Besides, only 10 per cent of pillion riders wear helmets. Though the helmet laws were notified in Karnataka in 2006 and knowledge levels are high, helmet use remains far from
The government and anti-corruption activists were on Thursday deadlocked on the demand over the chairmanship of a joint
Women employees at Tesco, returning home late after work, are reportedly dropped a kilometre or two from doorstep
Former India captain Rahul Dravid feels that although Sachin Tendulkar is yet to be conferred ’Bharat Ratna’, he is already one for the millions of cricket crazy
The fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off here Friday with a colourful opening ceremony and the 10 captains signing the Spirit of Cricket banner. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Shashank Manohar hoped the Twenty20 tournament would
Discussions are going on at the different Government level on the presentation of strong Lokpal Bill in the Parliament. At the same time, noted social activist Anna Hazare started an indefinite fast till death demanding
Chief Minister Yeddyurappa rushed to announce state-sponsored largesse for the World Cup winners, but has had no time for the likes of Arjuna awardee Ramesh Tukaram, who was promised a BDA site in 2002 and is yet to get it. Livid as he is, Ramesh Tukaram
A seventeen-and-a-half-year old girl from Bangalore said on Tuesday that she had been forced to marry her maternal uncle a year ago though she was a minor and was being tortured by her husband. Addressing presspersons here, she said that she was pursuing first year
The monsoon timetable for trains running via Konkan Railway route will come into effect from June 10 and will be in force up to October 31. The following are the changes in the train timings during the above period: Train 12617 Ernakulam Nizamuddin Mangala Express
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s inspired captaincy again played a key role as champions Chennai Super Kings snatched a dramatic two-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders to open their campaign in the 2011 Indian Premier League on a strong note here on Friday. 3 stumpings
Even as the country rejoices over the World Cup victory top players from all over the cricketing globe are here to play in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting today. There will be 10 teams, including two new entrants, and 74 matches played over 51 days
By the beginning of 2008, Mukesh Ambani was the richest Indian in the Forbes list, he owned one of the enviest houses on one of the costliest cities
The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday said it will recall 13,157 units of its three diesel-driven models of Dzire, Swift, Ritz
Country’s IT hub Bangalore has the lowest sex ratio at just 908 females per 1,000 males as per Census 2011 which pegged
Vada Pav has been one of the favourite snacks that originated in Mumbai and over the time has become quite popular as â€Indian Burger’. Vada Pav is easy to prepare and also quite tasty and filling. The culture of Vada Pav has spread to different parts of India and also abroad where Indian population lives.
“If, simple yoga asanas, sathwik food, disciplined lifestyle is regularly practiced the health can be improved without taking any kind of medicine, limited food means
On Tuesday, Geetha Bai Ullal, the 36-year-old international power-lifter, wrote the SSLC mathematics examination at the
Labourers from North Karnataka generally known as “Bijapuri” who are the major source of manpower in the district had all fled after the tsunami hit Japan. They thought that the tsunami has come to Japan and as there is sea in Udupi, may be tsunami will come here
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Seventy two years old Anna Hazare speaking at the press conference said, "My fast unto death begins tomorrow. I was saddened when the Prime Minister rejected the demand by leading civil society members to include
“Young generation should not be pressurized for donating blood, instead they should voluntarily come forward for the blood donation” said Udupi Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha. She was inaugurating the mass Blood Donation camp at Kaup Group of Institutions
Moodubelle witnessed two hours of traffic chaos between 9.30 and 11.30 am on Tuesday, 5 April 2011, the busy weekly market day due to the breakdown of a tipper coming from Karkala and moving towards Udupi. As the tipper could not move in spite of the efforts of the driver
An Emotional outgoing India coach Gary Kirsten today said bidding adieu to the team he has nurtured for three years is one of the hardest goodbyes he has ever had to say but is satisfied to leave Indian cricket in a ’’healthy’’ state. "It has been one of the hardest good byes
In the euphoric aftermath of India’s historic World Cup win on home soil, the nation is set to host glamorous and cash rich Indian Premier League starting from 8th April 2011. If you thought you have seen it all, enjoyed it all in the 50-over World Cup, just 3 days are left
Magnitude-2, A technical fest organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering and Torque Mechanical Engineering Students Association, St. Joseph’s Engineering College (SJEC), ended at St Joseph Engineering
Anna Hazare’s followers have made it clear that political leaders are not welcomed to join the anti-corruption campaign launched by the veteran social activist and Gandhian. Hazare’s supporters stopped two political leaders - Uma Bharti and Om Prakash Chautala
About Rs. 5.11 crore in cash found atop a private bus parked at Ponnagar in the City, in the Tiruchi West constituency, was
Javir Kumar, 14, works in illegal coal mines, each a “rat hole,” 10x10 foot and 400 foot
The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) presented a Rs 2.70 lakh surplus budget for the year 2011-12 here on Tuesday. The MCC expects a revenue of Rs 183.91 crore
Under Karnataka Government Fisheries Support Project for poor fishermen-women, 20 persons were distributed with the
Habits die hard. Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who has got into all sorts of trouble in the recent past over granting BDA sites to his relatives, colleagues and
Sacked IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs against its decision to revoke his passport for alleged foreign
What is Anna Hazare really campaigning for? To Indian citizens, his courageous display of moral outrage represents a crusade against corruption. This is a time when the ruling UPA Administration is beleaguered not only by the surfacing of a number of big-ticket scams but also
Aparna Das Battula, who worked under Hall of Famers in a Kentucky academy, recently came third at a major American
Less than 24 hours after creating history by winning the World Cup at the Wankhede stadium, the triumphant Indian team led by
The International Cricket Council on Monday confirmed that the World Cup trophy presented to India on Saturday night was
The condition of Sri Satya Saibaba, who was admitted to hospital following lung and chest congestion, is critical, doctors
A simple event with no chief guests, no presidents, no flowers, no speeches yet the well-planned and presented â€Wilfy Rebimbus Day” a tribute to Konkaniâ€s Greatest Composer Singer the late Konkann Kogull Wilfy Rebimbus on the eve of the legends birthday
Free medical camp was organized by the Specialist Medical Doctors of Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Mukka, Surathkal at St. Joseph’s School Belman on Sunday 03rd April 2011. The medical camp was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza
The lunar new year in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh that falls on Monday, 4 April 2011 is known as Ugadi or Yugadi that marks the beginning of Sri Khara nama Samvatsara in Hindu calendar. It is also the first day of Chaitra, the first month of the traditional Hindu calendar
It’s midnight, and an hour has passed since Mahendra Singh Dhoni lifted the trophy at the Wankhede. They’ve been messing around on the field for a while, Yuvraj Singh lying flat on his stomach on the pitch, Dhoni sitting on top of him posing with his winner’s medal.
Many of the revellers who poured onto the streets across the country weren’t even born the last time India lifted the World Cup in 1983. In a nation which places cricket in a near religious context, the euphoria after Saturday’s six-wicket win over Sri Lanka arose
Delirious fans broke into unprecedented celebrations across the city of Mangalore, as I witnessed it near Venkataramana Temple and Empire Mall areas. Cricket fans setting off fireworks and partying on the streets savouring glory as India won the cricket World Cup.
A day after India’s historic World Cup triumph, captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was on Sunday spotted with a new look,
President Pratibha Patil has pardoned two murder convicts from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh and commuted their death sentence to life imprisonment.
Flamboyant left-hander Yuvraj Singh was on Saturday adjudged player of the 2011 World Cup for his stupendous all-round show for the triumphant Indian
Amazing talent takes coastal youth “Shiva” from cycle repairer to international hair stylist. His hair design on world cup recently and earlier hair style reflecting octopus in London and various other hair designs
Screams of ear-piercing agony filled the air as a four-year-old calf’s efforts to bring the mother elephant lying in a pool of blood back to the warmth of life went in vain. This
The magnificent Team India kept its cool to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final of the World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Indian skipper MS Dhoni (91) hit the winning runs by swatting a huge six over the long-on boundary. Yuvraj Singh (21) also
Distraught that he may not get to watch Saturday’s World Cup final, a 32-year-old psychiatric patient at JJ Hospital hanged himself in the presence of at least 30 people, including his brother-in-law. At 4 am on Friday, a ward boy spotted Pandu Chauhan hanging by an iron grill
A serial on Zee TV, ‘Aapki Antara’ that ran from 1 June 2009 till 18 February 2010 brought forth the problem of autism in a way that could be understood by common people without much knowledge of medical science describing this condition known as ‘Autism Spectrum
Autism
“God loves children and when the children adopt the attitude of respecting their parents and teachers they will be blessed by God. Parents and teachers are the sculptors of children’s future” said Rev. Fr. Lawrence D’Souza, Parish Priest of St. Joseph Church, Belman.
Indian skipper MS Dhoni on Friday said that batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar would not have an anxious night ahead of Saturday’s World Cup
Bollywood stars are backing India to beat Sri Lanka at the World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, and hoping that Sachin Tendulkar’s
The Karnataka High Court stayed on Friday, the State government’s order of March 23 permitting an additional 40,000 autorickshaws to ply in the City. Hearing a
Bangalore International Airport Limited has bagged the prestigious â€Best Airport India’ award at the Skytrax World Airport Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark. The award is based on a survey completed by over 100 nationalities of world air travellers, covering more than 240 airports
The crucial SSLC examinations that would determine the academic fate of a record number of 8.73 lac students of the Karnataka State commenced under tight security on Friday, 1 April 2011 at 10.30 am. The examinations will continue till 13 April
Left-arm pacer Ashish Nehra will not be available for the World Cup final due to a finger injury, Indian skipper MS Dhoni confirmed on Friday. The pacer had injured
The International Cricket Council today barred Indian television news channels from covering the World Cup final between India and Sri Lanka here tomorrow,
MSW department of St. Mary’s College, Shirva organized one day Summer Camp for the students of Shri Mahabhaleshwara Higher Primary School at Edmeru on Thursday, 31 March 2011. The inaugural function was presided over by Bhaskar Shetty
Shivaram Kulashekar had his “heart in his mouth” when he lost control over his autorickshaw which accidentally entered a ditch near Nanthoor Circle. “Fortunately nothing untoward happened. There were three passengers in my vehicle,” he said. This ditch between the junction
Actor Shiney Ahuja was sentenced to seven years in jail by a Mumbai court on Wednesday after being found guilty of raping his maid.
True to its goal of serving the community and its Motto ’YEYA EK KUTAMB BHANDIAM’, the Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar is pleased to announce their 7th Annual Talent Competitions in April and May 2011. These competitions which are organized to promote
Heavy rains and thunderstorm lashed Mohali on Tuesday night on the eve of the blockbuster World Cup semifinal clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium
Indian skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan, much to the delight of the jam packed PCA stadium. There was one change
India beat archrivals Pakistan in a thumping fashion to script a final showdown with Sri Lanka on Saturday. Chasing 261 to win, Pakistan fell short by 29 runs at Mohali, a result that saw India’s World Cup record remain intact, India have won all five encounters with Pak
The internet edition of book on â€Kambala’ (buffalo race) was launched hereon Tuesday. The Kambala book is written by Shekhar Ajekar and the internet edition is available on www.ajekar.com. Speaking on the occasion, Shekhar Ajekar also announced Kambala book award for the year 2009-10.
The Wildlife Institute of India has developed a technology ‘monitoring system for the tiger intensive protection and ecological monitoring system’ to monitor tigers in
Lokayukta police together with Forest Department officials today raided the house of Murugan, an IPS official, and seized timber valued at Rs three lakh illegally stored there. Murugan, who was
A batch of 150 police personnel participated in a workshop organised here on Tuesday by the Mangalore Police Commissionerate to raise awareness about the “seriousness” of custodial deaths. Police personnel of ranks from constable to Assistant Commissioner
The World Cup semi-final between the cricket teams of India and Pakistan is a timely opportunity for the two countries to show the world that they can play together
As Sri Lanka weigh up their spin bowling options for Tuesday’s semi-final showdown with New Zealand, there is a major question mark over Muttiah Muralitharan’s fitness
Two years after it was redecorated, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty finally paid a visit to her ’moola mane’ (ancestral house) at Mudaladi near the famous Durga Parameshwari Temple at Kateel. Shilpa and her husband Raj Kundra made a flying visit to the city to see the house
The concretization work of the two kilometer long Kurkalu-Naik Thota Road was inaugurated on Tuesday, 29 March 2011 at 10 am by Kaup MLA, Lalaji R. Mendon along with other dignitaries and local leaders and villagers. Prior to the inauguration, Shri Shirish Bhat, a preist from
A French daredevil urban climber on Monday scaled the world’s tallest building, the 828-meter (2,717-foot) Burj Khalifa in Dubai, fighting winds that delayed his ascent for hours. Alain Robert, 48, who is also known as the French Spiderman, took about six hours to climb
As a part of the Silver Jubilee celebration of the Dakshina Kannada Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Limited, Kulshekar, Mangalore, the Udupi Milk Producers’ Cooperative Societies organized Dairy farm exhibition and workshop in the premises of Padubelle Pajey Milk Producers’ Cooperative
Team Mangalore, city-based hobby group of kite flyers, has been invited to the Uiseong International Kite Festival to be held from March 31 to Arpil 3, at Uiseong, South Korea. Sarvesh Rao from Team Mangalore said that the kite festival will showcase some of the best kites
Viswesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math said on Monday that he had temporarily suspended his fast on the assurance of
In a relief to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa who has been facing allegations of corruption, Karnataka High
About 13 Christian Candidates who contested in the recently held Zilla and Taluk Panchayth Elections were falicitated on Sunday 27th March 2011 at 3.30 pm in the Don Bosco Hall Udupi by International Federation of Karnataka Christian Association Udupi Unit. Mr. Michael
It is very strange here. Even the pedestrians will have to follow the signal lights to just walk (not to cross) beside the road. Thanks to lack of footpaths at the signal points. Signal lights installed a year back at Diana Circle in the city have been a nuisance
Maharashtra government has declared a holiday for the government and semi-government offices in Mumbai and suburbs on Saturday April 2, 2011, the day when India and Sri Lanka will play the World Cup final
The Supreme Court’s Central Empowered Committee (CEC), which has been constituted to look into illegal mining on
One of India’s most popular astrologers, Bejan Daruwalla has a penchant for trying his hand at foretelling anything from the fate of Bollywood
With just a couple of days to go before the high-intensity World Cup semi-final clash between India and Pakistan, Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman
In a bid to make movement easier for the disabled, a group of students has developed a prototype of wheelchair that
In a match-up with exciting possibilities, subcontinental giants India and Sri Lanka will meet in the final of the ICC World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium here on Saturday. Both teams appeared relaxed as they went through the practice sessions on Friday afternoon.
Lokayukta Police on Monday said it could commence its probe straightaway into a
Rotary Club Katapadi has been organizing the various projects in the rural areas and serving the community and this time it has constructed 43 new toilets and donated them to the poor. Earlier in the last 3 years Rotary Club Katapadi has provided 52 toilets, thus in total it has donated
Higher Education Minister V.S. Acharya said on Saturday that Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC) was a model among the 44 CMCs in the State. He was speaking after inaugurating the air-conditioned bus-stand here constructed by the Udupi CMC for Mangalore-bound
A unique campaign â€Shramadana’, a drive to achieve â€Clean, Green and Modern Mangalore city, organized by Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) with the collaboration of various unions, government and private departments was kicked off in city on Sunday March 27 at 7.00 am.
The Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha celebrated the Annual Parish Elders’ Day on Sunday, 27 March 2011 with a solemn Mass at 10 am offered by the former parish priest, Rev. Dr. Valerian D’Souza along with the present parish priest, Fr. Joswey Fernandes and Asst.
The magnificent and beautiful cathedral dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of Raiganj Diocese stands as the testimony of the faith and support of the people of the diocese, the pastoral leadership provided by Bishop Alphonsus D’Souza S.J. and the meticulous planning and
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“Media plays an important role in identifying the sports persons in the rural areas, so that they can grow into International level
From Rashtrapati Bhavan to small homes, luxury hotels to prominent landmarks, and top IT companies to shopping malls, millions of people
India and Pakistan kicked-off the mind games ahead of their World Cup semi-final blockbuster on Sunday while New Zealand attempted to halt
Casinos may soon be out of bounds for Goans. The leader of opposition in the state assembly Friday moved a bill seeking to amend the Goa Public Gambling (Amendment) Bill 2011 which bans locals from entering the numerous onshore and offshore casinos in the state.
The time is ripe, the stage is set, the armageddons are ready! One desperate for a big win, the other trying to justify its status! On the way, old wounds may split open or fresh ones may be inflicted: that’s the nature of an Indo-Pak encounter, and this one’s no different.
India and Pakistan will meet in an eagerly awaited semi-final contest in the World Cup at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium here on Wednesday. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart, Yousuf Raza Gilani, will be present, investing the occasion
Tillakaratne Dilshan’s brilliant innings of 73 and his partnership of 120 for the second wicket with Kumar Sangakkara (54) ensured that Sri Lanka overhauled the target of 218 set by New Zealand and book their second
Openers Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga slammed brilliant unbeaten centuries and put up a huge 231-run stand to power Sri Lanka into the semi-final of 2011 World Cup by demolishing England by 10 wickets at Colombo on Saturday. Their one-sided victory sets up a semi-final
It is usual to hear comments such as “it is tough waiting for the bus, it is difficult to pass the time in the bus stand” etc, from the passengers who are waiting for bus in Udupi bus stand. But, may be there will not be such comments in future as this bus stand is going to
Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), Mangalore, Vijay Kumar has ordered a fresh survey of 10.5 acres of land which is
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi predicted that Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar will have to wait until after the
Injury-ravaged but battle-hardened after playing a string of humdingers, England will
Udupi Jewelers Association protested against the increase of VAT from 1 percent to 2 percent on Friday. The procession left Rathabeedi and went up to the Gandhi Statue near service bus stand and then had a protest assembly there. Association President G. Jaya Acharya
BJP today declared that there was no change in the leadership of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, whose ouster
Four more mega parks on the lines of city landmark Cubbon Park would come up in four areas here, Karnataka Forest Minister C H Vijayashankar said today. “We have identified the land and it’s available within city limits,” he said at a meet-the-press programme, organised by the Press
Dr Y S Ravikumar of 2007 IPS cadre took charge as Udupi Superintendent of Police here on Friday. Speaking to mediapersons soon after assuming the office, Ravikumar said utmost attention will be given to maintain law and order in the district. Measures will be taken to check crime
Dr. K. R. Venkatakrishna who was the founder Chartered Secretary and one of the founders of Rotary Club in Shrva 40 years ago and even today an active member, also a social worker and a senior doctor in Shirva, was honoured on the occasion of the 40th anniversary
Finally, work on restoration of the much-loved promenade on Mahatma Gandhi Road between Anil Kumble Circle and Cauvery Emporium is likely to begin this month. The promenade was razed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., (BMRCL) in 2007
Child trafficking is rampant in Dakshina Kannada district and illegal adoptions through children’s homes are high, child rights activist Renni D’Souza said here on Thursday. Speaking during an interaction programme with Chairperson of the Karnataka State Commission for the Protection
Dissidence-hit BJP’s Karnataka unit on Monday presented a picture of unity, with rebel leaders joining Chief Minister B S Y
When India takes on Pakistan at Mohali on Wednesday, two VVIPs will have to balance their patriotism with some diplomacy in the stands. Sources say Pakistan’s Prime Minister Yusuf Gilani has accepted Dr Manmohan Singh’s invitation to watch the semi-final with him.
New Zealand produced an inspired fielding and bowling performance to extend South Africa’s horror run in World Cup knockout matches with a 49-run upset win in Friday’s quarterfinal. South Africa appeared to be coasting at 108-2 in the 24th over after restricting New Zealand to 221
Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday came under attack in Parliament for reportedly saying that India would have
A terrorist plotting to target the ongoing cricket World Cup has been arrested, according to Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik, who claimed there was a
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said he would ’’reply’’ to allegations against him by winning all the three
The risk of tsunami in Mangalore is low, K.R. Subrahmanya, former Chairman, Department of Marine Geology, Mangalore University, has said.
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World TB Day, falling on March 24th each year, is designed to build public awareness that tuberculosis today remains an epidemic in much of the world, causing the deaths of several million people each year, mostly in developing countries. March 24th commemorates the day
“Basic facilities and financial development programs will be provided in Koraga Community Colonies” said Urmila – Project Reconciliation Officer of Udupi Girijana Development Project. She was speaking and giving information on the various projects by the government
India avenged their and their fans’ defeat of the 2003 World Cup final as Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina wiped those tears with their heart-warming approach and played like brothers-in-arms to give the millions of Indians a moment they will hold tight to their heart
Leslie Fernandes was unanimously elected as president of Ferarties-UAE, for the next two years at a general body meeting held at Shezan Restaurant, Karama, Dubai, recently. The main objective of the meeting was to elect the new office bearers for the year 2011-2013.
DMK patriarch and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi launched his campaign from his home turf for the April
Minister of External Affairs SM Krishna has expressed regret over the treatment meted out to Golfer Jeev Milkha Singh’s coach Amritinder Singh at Milan airport
A special court on Thursday ordered a Lokayukta probe into the land scam charges against Chief Minister B S Y
High Court retired Judge Justice Michael F Saldanha said that Governor H R Bharadwaj has recommended the
Players who can transform a game with bat or ball through vintage Caribbean brilliance represent West Indies` best opportunity of upsetting Pakistan in Wednesday`s opening World Cup
My journey to West Bengal to have an interaction with Rev. Dr. Alphonsus D’Souza, Bishop of Raiganj along with his family members-elder brother-Bernard and his wife, Regina, younger brother-Andrew and Sr. Eugene during the second week of March 2011 had few bonus
Lilly D’Souza (77), Wife of Late Raymond D’Souza of Cross Hill, Moodubelle passed away on Wednesday, 23rd March 2011
Mr. Francis Lobo (56), Husband of Meera Lobo, ’Franzia’, Edmer, Moodubelle passed away on Wednesday at 2.15 am, 23rd March 2011 at his residence
The construction work of the national highway NH-17 project is in the process, but with this construction work the dust spread all over causing inconvenience and high risk to the vehicle movement on the highway. When the soil tippers and the crusher heavy vehicles move
Pakistan’s fairytale World Cup journey continued as they stormed into the semi-finals of the ongoing Cricket World Cup by inflicting a humiliating defeat on the West Indian team by 10 wickets in the first quarter-finals at Mirpur on Wednesday. After dismissing the Caribbean team
Annual festivities in the Shri Mahaganapati Temple which is located in the village of Pernankila in Moodubelle, were held with great devotion and enthusiasm with thousands of devotees and villagers participating in the religious and cultural functions.
The special children always look forward for special opportunities to live their life in different ways. Knowing and understanding their desire the Principal Sr.Vinny Gonsalves planned and organized an annual educational tour to three different destinations according to the
Off-spinner Mohammad Hafeez struck twice in the sixth over to remove left-hand duo of Devon Smith and Darren Bravo to rattle the West Indies
There is no option other than permanent closure of the coal-based thermal project run by UPCL, as it is proven that the project will annihilate crops and vegetation
Perpetually drought-hit Kolar now has access to seafood which is special to the coastal districts, thanks to the state-of-the-art outlet set up by the State Fisheries Development outlet.
“No evil power can harm when there is spiritual sincerity and devotion” said Shri Vikhyathananda Swameeji of Bollyottu Gurukrapa Sevashrama. He was giving the benediction during the religious program conducted on the occasion of the Golden Anniversary
Ending weeks of suspense, the Congress and Trinamool Congress (TMC) sealed a seat-sharing pact on Monday for the April-May West Bengal Assembly polls.
Indian scientists will spearhead a major international project which is expected to provide fresh insights into the processes that cause earthquakes.
While the rest of the city is trying to find a way into the Wankhede Stadium for the World Cup final on April 2, the new police commissioner has found a novel way to
Thanniru Bhavi of Mangalore is located just 2.5 K.M. from NH 17 at the beautiful coastline and should have found a place in the world map, but due to lack of basic facilities it had fallen behind. Ever since the Denden cargo ship got drowned near here, this beach drew
The villagers of Belle-Kattingeri organized a public felicitation function for the newly elected members of the local bodies-Udupi Zilla Panchayat, Udupi Taluk Panchayat and Belle Grama Panchayat on Sunday, 20 March 2011 at 3 pm at â€The Bell’ air-conditioned hall Naalku-beedi.
Our Lady of Rosary Church, Doha Qatar, celebrated 3rd Anniversary on Friday 18th March 2011. At 05.00 pm Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Petar Rajic officiated the Pontifical Solemn Mass together with Rev. Fr. Peter M. – Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Anand Castelino
â€Dream big, Have a vision, Work hard to achieve something in life’ said Mr.Jesudas Andrade, IT Services & Management consultant, CEO & Executive coach, Bangalore. As Chief Guest he was addressing the gathering at St. Joseph Engineering College on its 9th annual day
Residents of Moodubelle carried out protest at Mescom Branch Office in Moodubelle on Monday 21st March 2011 morning at 09.15 am against the poor services offered regarding collection of electricity bills. People demanded that the bills should be collected 4 times in a
The Tamil Nadu government has refused to accept the resignation of V Dekal, who conducted autopsy on Sadiq Batcha, realtor and associate
Amid a fresh bout of dissident activities in the BJP Karnataka unit, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa arrived here on Sunday and
Providing some temporary relief to the Talwars, the Supreme Court has stayed all trial court proceedings in the murder of their
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal notched up her first title of the year, clinching the Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold trophy with a straight-game victory in the
Emirates Pangalites, an association of Pangalites residing in UAE, under the leadership of Vinay Vaz are organizing a drawing competition for the children aged 4-12 on Friday, 8th April 2011 at 2pm to be held at “Kids Talent Centre” Karama, Dubai. Emirates Pangalites marking 8 years
The youth from MSEZ Project Displaced Families (PDF) who are on an indefinite relay hunger strike for the last 20 days, have decided to chalk out their decision on
JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy today said he would file a complaint before Income Tax Department and Union Finance Minister
Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) synchronized its second unit with the national power distribution network a fortnight ago. The company ignored the deadline for suspension of operations, which the environmentalists, local branch of state farmers association,
A Hyderbad-based advocate has issued a legal notice to a Kannada film director not to make a film on self-styled godman
Their chances of making the quarterfinals hardly at risk, India would look to make up for the rather unconvincing campaign so far with a dominating
India’s badminton star Saina Nehwal defeated Bae Youn-Joo of South Korea 21-19, 13-21, 21-14 to storm into the final of the Swiss Open Grand Prix on
The arrangement at the vegetable garden took Manasa to the days she spent in her home garden in Malpe. “Although I do not have the same area now, I would like to create a garden in the available space at the rented house in Bejai,” she said. Ms. Manasa was one of the many who
Lowis Bernard Jude (81), Bangalore, husband of Cecilia Jude, father of Christopher, Edward and Brenda passed away on March 21, 2011 at Koramangala, Bangalore.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today hit back at JD-S leader H D Kumarswamy accusing him of getting a
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President Barack Obama authorized limited military action against Libya on Saturday, saying Moammar Gaddafi’s continued assault on his own people left the U.S. and its international partners with no other choice. The Pentagon said 112 cruise missiles were launched
Half-centuries from the trio of Craig Ervine, Vusi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu powered Zimbabwe to an imposing 308 for six against Kenya in their concluding group A clash of the cricket World Cup here on Sunday. After being reduced to 36/2 in 10 overs, Sibanda and Taibu
India set up a quarterfinal clash with Australia after beating the West Indies by 80 runs to finish second in Group B of the World Cup here on Saturday. Chasing 269 to win, the West Indies lost their last eight wickets for just 34 runs to get all out for 188 after being 154/2
Catholic Sabha Udupi Zonal conference and celebration of the birth centenary of Mother Theresa was held on 20th march 2011 here at Mount Rosary Millennium hall Santhekatte Kallianpur. The Conference was attended by 600 delegates and invitees from 4 Varados Udupi Varado
Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kolkata, which has been immortalized by the great humanitarian service rendered by Blessed Mother Teresa and her congregation of the Sisters of Charity and the famous novel, the ‘City of Joy’ written by Dominique La Pierre in 1985 and a film
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Thousands of sparrow houses were distributed as Bangaloreans enthusiastically embraced an initiative to give the humble but ubiquitous bird a new lease of life in this technology hub. Since yesterday, around 3,500 sparrow houses, - “Gubbi Goodu” in Kannada - made of bamboo
The five days annual festival celebrations which began at Shree Brhamalingeshwara Temple Kattingeri, Moodubelle on Monday 14th March 2011, came to an end today, Friday 18th March morning with â€Shuddha Samprokshane’, that is, the ritual cleansing of the temple following the
Marathi community residing in the Kenakunja region of Pernankila celebrated the Holi festival recently. This community has been celebrating the festival of Holi in a unique way since about 100 years. As per their tradition the festive celebrations started from the Dashami day.
Pakistan ended Australia’s 34-match unbeaten streak in the World Cup with a tense four-wicket victory on Saturday, advancing to the quarterfinals atop Group A. Led by paceman Umar Gul’s 3-30, Pakistan bowled out the four-time champion for 176 in 46.4 overs. It was Australia
The much awaited Spring Festival of India-Holi, a festival of colours, joy and merriment is around the corner. According to the Hindu calendar it is celebrated on the Phalgun Poornima (Full moon) which falls this year on Saturday, 19 March 2011. This festival, especially celebrated
Intensifying their political war, JDS today accused Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa of receiving Rs 13 crore as kickback in an irrigation contract but the CM’s camp hit
Television and film actor Navin Nischol died of a massive heart attack this morning, family sources said. He was 65. The tragedy struck while Nischol
An exceptional celestial treat is in store for sky gazers as ’supermoon’, the biggest and brightest full moon of the year which will be closest to Earth
Jacques Kallis and Faf du Plessis brought up their 50 run partnership as South Africa eyed a healthy total in their World Cup Group B clash against
The Allahabad High Court on Friday upheld the Ghaziabad court’s verdict and cleared the way for the trial of Talwars in the Aarushi-Hemraj double murder case.
On Friday afternoon, Kadri Park was bustling with park employees getting ready for the two-day horticulture exhibition to be held in the park on March 19 and 20.
In order to convince the people on the widening of the Karkala city main road, Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha took “Padayathre” on Thursday. The padayathre which began in the afternoon at 02.00 pm from Ananthashayana went on until 06.30 pm reaching Salmara Mosque.
The apparent move by the Chief Minister’s camp to demonstrate the strength of B S Yeddyurappa appeared to have backfired today as majority of the legislators stayed
Muttiah Muralitharan grabbed four wickets as the stalwart skittled out New Zealand with his magical spin to script a 112-run win for Sri Lanka in their Group A game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. Murali and Ajantha Mendis broke New Zealand’s back as they snapped up six
Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has announced Honorary Awards for the year 2010 that is being given in the category Konkani language, culture and literature. Speaking to media persons here on Thursday, President Kundapur Narayan Kharvi informed that the awards
Sri Lankan skipper Kumar Sangakkara on Friday won the toss and elected to bat first against in-form New Zealand side at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Chief Minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam president M. Karunanidhi, who has been contesting Assembly elections from Chennai constituencies since 1967
Pre University exams have started on Thursday 17th March 2011 and on the first day in South Kenara District 382 students were absent and in Udupi District 141 students were absent. In D.K. District among the 8,134 students who registered for Chemistry exams 7,991
A formidable South Africa thrashed co-hosts Bangladesh by 206-run in their final group B encounter of the World Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday. Bangladesh thus bow out of the competition with the second worst net run-rate among the seven teams.
An epic battle is on the cards between the world’s top two ODI teams when India cross swords with three-time defending champions Australia in what promises to be a high-voltage quarterfinal of the cricket World Cup. Games between these two arch-rivals have been
When Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa announced that Namma Metro would commence commercial operations on April 4, it was seen as the best gift the traffic-
Alex Mathais (65), husband of Leena Mathais, Thanthiguri, Moodubelle, father of Stanley/Deepa, Brian/Monica , Monica/Alfred, Edwin/Rupal, grandfather
The massive earthquake in Japan and the subsequent nuclear crisis has triggered fears of nuclear security across the world, including India.
The suicide note of Sadiq Batcha, who died under mysterious circumstances, was found on Wednesday in which the close aide of former telecom minister
“When the religious centres become the centres which wipe the tears of poor people, then the devotees get more grants” said popular Entrepreneur Pramod Madhvaraj during the inauguration ceremony of “Shri Devikrapa Health Fund” which was conducted on the occasion of Kidiyoor Padukere
England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in their Group B match of the World
The condition of the fish market near the State Bank Bus-stand is deplorable. Fish is sold in what appears to be unhygienic conditions. Keeping the place clean is a problem as there are only two taps serving 400 fresh fish sellers and 200 dry fish sellers in the market.
The newly installed railing to the stair steps at Udupi railway station was inaugurated on 15th March 2011. In the inaugural function Rev. Fr. F. Luis and Rev. Fr. Jaison Furtado from Manipal Christ Church
The State Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs is likely to introduce online application process for obtaining a ration card. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the World
Sadiq Batcha, a close business associate of former Telecom Minister A Raja, was found hanging in his home in Chennai on Wednesday.Here’s a statement issued by AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa on Batcha’s death: "The death under mysterious circumstances of Sadiq Batcha,
If you treated mushrooms lightly, as a side-dish or a part of some vegetables, think again! There may be more to this colourless, lacklustre vegetable. Mushrooms, classified
It was barely few months ago in September 2010, Saby (Ronald Saby D’Souza) said “I am going to build a party spot here right on this hill” showing the place around on the top of the hill after he took me there in his four wheel drive. It was a high hill near his house in Kattingeri.
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The farmers in villages around Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) are aggrieved. Their soil, water, and air are polluted. Their traditional livelihood is threatened. The yields and incomes from agriculture, floriculture and horticulture are dwindling, which they ascribe to damage to local environment. The damage is ascribed
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Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today dismissed talks of a brewing rebellion against him by a section of BJP MLAs, terming it as ’’creation of the media’’. A group of MLAs and Ministers met senior party leader H N Ananth Kumar and state unit President K S Eshwarappa
"I am fully convinced about people’s sufferings due to the fly ash and effluents being generated by UPCL. After visiting the fly ash pond at the UPCL site in Santhur, and Padabettu which is nearly 7 km from the site, I have no faith in UPCL senior executives," said Pejawar seer
Annual celebrations and Maha Annasantharpane will be held at Shirva Nyarma Shri Dharmajarandaya Temple on 19th and 20th March 2011. These celebrations are being held without making any difference between cast and creed, with the attendance of devotees from local and
Brett Lee’s four-wicket haul and an 183-run opening partnership between Brad Haddin and Shane Watson scripted an easy seven-wicket victory for Australia in their Group A match against Canada here on Wednesday. Brad Haddin and Shane Watson put the Aussies
Concerned over instances of use of forged documents to get pilot’s licences, the government on Tuesday said it has directed investigations into all licences issued in the past and set up an experts committee
After the Indian cricket team snatched defeat from the jaws of victory on Saturday, the fans and the media have focussed on the selection of Ashish Nehra to bowl the final over.
Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan may not lead the LDF in the coming assembly polls in April. According to party sources, the CPI-M state secretariat which met in Thiruvananthapuram did not favour Achuthandan’s candidature. The secretariat decision
Canada captain Ashish Bagai won the toss and elected to bat against Australia in their Group A match of the cricket World Cup here on Wednesday. Australia have gone in with the same team that played
Even before people could forget the recent huge robbery, another robbery in the middle of Kundapur city taken place on 14th March night from a shop robbing cigarettes woth rupees 22 lakhs. Near the new bus stand, robbers broke into a shop K. Padmanabha Kamath
The “Grahakara Club” (Consumers Club) of St. Lawrence Pre University College, Moodubelle, celebrated World Consumers Day on Tuesday 15th March 2011. The program began in the afternoon at 02.00 pm in the College Hall. Charls Quadras - President of C/A Bank
This is one of the four case studies shared by Psychiatrist Dr Harish Shetty where communication between parents, children and those in authority played a key role in averting a tragedy as it happened with the 11-year-old who killed self. Yesterday (15 March 20110), Mumbai
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has unearthed several instances of irregularities, fraudulent dealings and lapses in various
The story of the birth, life and death of Jesus Christ has been told through stories, songs, books and films. But a high school student has managed to show scenes of
Spelling the word ’Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia’ could stump many, but not 25-year-old Guinness Book record holder Shishir Hathwar, who can not only do it without batting an eyelid but in the reverse order as well. It is not just this word (which means fear of
Terming the rape and murder of an Indian student in Australia as “unfortunate”, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Monday said the government was closely
Even before the police could crack the first case, body of another unidentified woman has been found, this time at Sandhurst Road railway station on the Central line in Mumbai.
Environmentalists and representatives of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) failed to reach a common ground at an interaction organised here on Tuesday by Vishwesha Tirtha Swamiji of Pejawar Math. The interaction witnessed heated exchanges between the environmentalists and the
This is your chance to become India’s next Miss Photogenic! ICARE Live, the online news portal, proudly presents the â€ICARE Live Miss Photogenic 2011 Online Beauty Contest’ for unmarried Indian women between the ages of 18 and 32. If you think you’re beautiful, then this is your
England spinners James Tredwell and Graeme Swann showed tremendous composure to keep England`s hopes of aquarterfinal alive berth beating West Indies by 18 runs in their final group B league encounter of the World Cup here on Thursday. Defending a decent total of
In its race to join the club of international powers, India has reached another milestone — it’s now the world’s largest weapons importer. A Swedish think tank that monitors global arms sales has said
Netherlands’ batsmen committed harakiri as they made a mess of their decision to bat first with three batsmen getting run-out and none giving
Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in a group A World Cup match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium here on Monday.
In a significant anti-piracy operation, Indian Navy apprehended 61 pirates and rescued 13 crew members of a merchant vessel, which was being used by the pirates as a mother ship. On Saturday night, the Southern Naval Command-based Fast Attack
On March 19, 2011 the Moon will pass by Earth at a distance of 356,577 kilometers - the closest pass in 18 years. This is known as lunar perigee and a normal lunar perigee averaging a distance of 364,397 kilometers (226,425 miles) happens once every orbital period. The term "Supermoon"
The Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant has been designed to withstand earthquakes or any other form of natural disasters. Hence, the people need not panic, said Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant Site Director J P Gupta.
The relatives of the Mangalore air crash victims have resolved to hire an international law firm following the undue delay in settling cases by Mulla and Mulla,
Two cargo ships and a fishing boat were gutted in an accidental fire on the banks of Phalguni river at Kasaba Bengre on
Four days after he shot dead Delhi University student Radhika Tanwar for snubbing him, Ram Singh alias Vijay, described as a psychopath, was sent to four days
The biggest challenge for India today is to ensure inclusive growth, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said on Saturday. Financial inclusion
At a time when Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has come under attack from the Opposition over the issue of a trust comprising his family members receiving huge donations from private firms, a banner of revolt against his leadership has been raised within the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Ferrari is coming to India. Mumbai-based Shreyans has been appointed as the Italian car’s official importer. The first Ferrari dealership in India will open in New Delhi, followed by another in Mumbai. The legendary car maker will initially launch four of its models in the Indian
Union Minister for Law and Justice M Veerappa Moily has said that international status for the Mangalore airport will be announced before the valedictory of the diamond jubilee celebration of the Mangalore airport scheduled to be held in December. Speaking at the diamond jubilee
With Holi coming up later this week, here are some tips to avoid skin and hair damage. The joyous and riotous festival of colours, Holi, is round the corner. Everyone wants to dance in clouds of gulal and get soaked in showers of coloured water. However, today, the colours used
Second Vishwa Kannada Sammelan was inaugurated on Friday 11th March 2011 at Belgaum. Inauguration procession, cultural programs by students, performance by folk artists, Sirigannada Kavigoshti and â€Nammabhimana’ from movie actors were part of WKS
His religious life has been an example of spirituality, academic work, administrative responsibility, social service and Episcopal calling. On 13 July 2011, he will be completing forty years of his priesthood and on 17 May 2012, he
A jittery India will have to find the right combination and plug their loopholes as they go into the tough World Cup Group-B encounter against South Africa here on Saturday with the dodgy
The Central Bureau of Investigation questioned Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi’s wife Dayalu Ammal and daughter Kanimozhi here
A total failure of the middle and lower order batsmen in the last ten overs saw South Africa restrict India to 296 all out. The brilliant comeback was an apt reply to India’s top order whose
Derik’s Chess School will be conducting Summer Special ‘Chess Training Camp’ from 04th to 16th April 2011 at their school premises in M.G. Road, Mangalore.
Navodaya Mitra Mandali (R) Dendoorkatte, celebrated their 8th annual day on Thursday 10th March 2011 at Dendurkatte in a grand manner. The program began in the morning at 08.30 am with the flag hoisting by Ivan Swons, Pastor of Christa Mahima Church, Manipura, which was followed
The visit of Vayalar Ravi, the Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs and Civil Aviation, to the city for inaugurating the Mangalore Airport Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the city’s airport is eagerly awaited by the region. This is because of an expectation of an announcement
RSS national annual meet Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) was inaugurated today morning at Vivekananda College Premises, Puttur. Mohanji Bhagwat, Sarasanghachalak, lighted the traditional lamp as well as unfurled the coconut flower as part of the local tradition.
Shri Kshethra Palli Adapadi Shri Umamaheshwara, Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple Punha Prathista Astabandha Brahma Kumbhabhisheka Mahothsawa concluded with Chandiyaga in the presence of Yati Shrimad Saraswati
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Saturday warned the political class in neighbouring Karnataka not to ’’provoke’’ the Maharashtrians, against the backdrop
Electing to field, Bangladesh bundled out England for a modest 225 in a group B match of the
World Cup here on Friday. Earlier, Bangladesh
Kieron Pollard launched a typically brutal late assault to send West Indies to 275 all out against Ireland after the West Indies was asked to bat first in their
A brilliant innings of 99 by JP Duminy and a disciplined bowling effort helped South Africa overpower Ireland by 131 runs in their Group B game at the Eden Gardens in KOlkata on Tuesday. A fluent Duminy achored the Proteas ship which were in trouble at one stage
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal overcame a jittery start to defeat spirited Korean Seung Hee Bae and enter the second round of the All England Badminton
Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily on Wednesday launched the â€Legal Information Institute (LII) of India,’ an online portal that comprises 108 legal databases covering all States, Union Territories and Central government jurisdictions.LII of India, a joint project developed by
The three-day State-level inter-collegiate cultural fest titled “Anandotsava 2011” organised by NMAM Institute of Technology as part of its silver jubilee celebrations, got off to a colourful start at Nitte in Udupi district on Thursday. Nearly 800 students from 30 colleges from
Young Asad Shafiq registered his highest individual ODI score to help Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets via Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-marred Group A match and qualify for the quarter-finals of the World Cup on Monday. Playing his first match in the tournament
Japan issued a state of emergency at a nuclear power plant after its cooling system had a mechanical failure. Trouble was reported at two other nuclear plants as well but there was no radiation leak at any. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano said the measure at the nuclear power
Pro-Telangana leaders from the Telugu Desam Party, the Telangana Rashtra Samiti and the Bharatiya Janata Party were taken into custody
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad activists dragged a professor out of a classroom of the College at Khandwa and beat him up with footwear
The Congress on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has passed the buck for the fiasco involving appointment of
In the backdrop of allegations of “illegal gains’’ received by family members of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, the BJP high command is understood to
Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani were counted among the world’s ten richest persons as 50 Indians made it to the Forbes list of World Billionaires 2011. Here is a complete list of Indian billionaires in order of India Rank, World Rank, Name, Net Worth
Ten new fish markets will be set up for fish sellers at an estimated cost of Rs. 15 crore by the National Fisheries Development Board and the Coastal Development
The Vishwa Kannada Teru (chariot) from Udupi district, which will participate in the Vishwa Kannada Sammelan, was flagged off here on Wednesday. The chariot is intended to create awareness among people about the Vishwa Kannada Sammelan to be held
Using a cellphone while driving attracts a fine of Rs 300. But in a medical college campus here, it’s Rs 10,000, plus confiscation of the cellphone and a week’s suspension from class. It does not matter whether the cellphone is used in the classroom or campus. There are other
Brendon McCullum slammed his maidenWorld Cup century as New Zealand routed minnows Canada by 97 runs in their penultimate Group A match to seal a berth in the quarterfinals here on Sunday. Wicketkeeper McCullum slammed 101 in 109 balls, studded with
Inspired by Michael Clarke’s 80-ball 93, Australia produced a splendid batting display to notch up an emphatic 60-run victory over Kenya in their Group A match and ease into the quarterfinals of the cricket World Cup here on Sunday. Clarke and fit-again Michael Hussey (54)
Bangladesh kept their hopes of reaching the quarterfinals alive by notching up a comfortable six-wicket triumph over the Netherlands in a Group B match of the cricket World Cup here on Monday. Dominance of the spinners and a stack of run-outs ensured Bangladesh
JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday alleged that Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family members have received ’illegal gains’
Florin D’Souza (89), wife of the late Simon D’Souza, Kolalgiri, Karhtibail, mother of the late Francis, the late Salvador Charles, Stella, Sr Mary Emily (Austria), Alfred,
It is a pepper season in Kodagu. Most of the farmers are engaged in harvesting pepper and separating from its bunches. Majority of the growers grow pepper as
It was just another match-eve press conference at the Ferozeshah Kotla ground but Mahendra Singh Dhoni chose to go beyond clichés.
The Netherlands got off to a steady start as Indian opening bowlers failed to provide any early breakthroughs. Eric Szwarczynski and Wesley
“Provide not just compassion, but also provide the necessary provisions and opportunities to women which they deserve” said Udupi Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha. She was speaking upon inaugurating the function organised to mark IWD
The DMK will contest 121 seats and Congress 63 under the seat sharing deal for the April 13 Assembly polls, party chief M. Karunanidhi announced on Tuesday
The coal-based thermal plant of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL) will wreak havoc on the environment in Udupi district and should be closed down, said Vijaykumar Hegde, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) district unit president, here on Tuesday. He was speaking at a dharna
An inspired bowling spell by Dale Steyn (5/50) and sensible batting by Robin Peterson (18 off 7 balls) helped South Africa clinch a thriller against India by three wickets at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Saturday. Steyn with his fierce pace
Bangladesh relied on their tail-enders to return from the dead and pull off a sensational two-wicket upset victory over England in a World Cup group B match to keep their quarter-final hopes alive here on Friday. Chasing a modest 226, the hosts were precariously were placed at
Chinese President Hu Jintao, who rules over one-fifth of world’s population, has topped the list of world’s most powerful person while UPA Chairperson and Congress President Sonia Gandhi has been ranked ninth by the US Forbes magazine.
A driver of a bullet tanker suffered severe injuries when his speedy vehicle overturned on National Highway 48 at Bedrodi near here. The injured has been identified as Kullan Devi (22), hailing from Tamil Nadu. He was rushed to the Puttur government hospital for emergency
Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has directed Udupi Power Corporation Limited to submit an action plan on how they propose to dispose of large quantities of fly ash that is being stored at their storage unit in Udupi. Following complaints, and after inspections by its regional
To mark International Women’s Day, Air India, for the second consecutive year, is operating on Monday night an ultra long haul flight from Delhi to Toronto, with an all-woman crew. Over the years, Air India has operated many flights, on both sectors, with an all-woman crew
Birthday boy Ross Taylor smashed a whirlwind unbeaten century to set up an emphatic 110-run win for New Zealand against Pakistan in their group A match here on Tuesday. Taylor, who turned 27th on Tuesday, cracked a breath-taking 131 runs off 124 balls to take New Zealand to a
“When we make use of the true knowledge and intelligence to achieve wisdom, we progress. If the attitude and the practices are in accordance with the religion and are regular, the spiritual strength grows. The service done with honesty and sincerity will result in punya.
The celebration of the International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March 2011 marks the centenary of one of the most significant movements in human history. Though the IWD was first declared in 1910, the first event associated with IWD was held in
Tillakaratne Dilshan’s all-round performance, which included 144 runs and four wickets for four runs, assured Sri Lanka of a place in the quarterfinals after they comprehensively beat Zimbabwe by 139 runs in a Group A encounter here on Thursday. Zimbabwe’s middle order could not
Devon Smith scored his maiden century while Kieron Pollard smashed a whirlwind 94 as West Indies were all out for 275 against Ireland in a crucial group B match of the cricket World Cup here on Friday. Even though Smith anchored the West Indies innings with a 133-ball 107 run knock
It is a bit of a cliche. In this particular case, it is a tired one. Misbah-ul-Haq and Daniel Vettori were talking about players and responsibilities
Five points from three outings – two after a scare, one salvaged and two hard-earned against a minnow – that’s Team India’s mid-term World Cup report card
Dependence on televisions, cellphones and laptops may be costing Americans dearly -- in lack of sleep. The national penchant for watching television every evening before going to sleep, playing video games late into the night or checking emails and text messages before turning off
The controversy surrounding veteran actor Hema Malini’s election to Rajya Sabha on March 3 refuses to die down with a
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to file a chargesheet and complete its probe by March 31 into the
Two persons, including principal of Vijaya College Mulki near Mangalore, were killed on the spot in a head-on collision between a multi-utility vehicle (MUV) and a bus at Nagathihalli near here on Sunday.
India successfully test-fired indigenously developed interceptor missile, capable of destroying any incoming hostile ballistic missile, on Sunday from Integrated
Kevin Pietersen was ruled out of the rest of England’s World Cup campaign on Monday because his hernia surgery is more urgent than initially
Kenya and Canada have only distant memories of World Cup highs as the strugglers prepare to meet in Group A on Monday, with both desperate
“Monarch Enterprises” a dealer in Iron & Steel, Building Materials and Electricals, located at Nellikatte, Moodubelle, was inaugurated on Saunday morning at 11.30 am. The Enterprises is owned by Vinod Castelino and Avani Castelino. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes
’’We get goose pimples when we think of February 2 revolt at Brega. If we had come out of the house, we would have been shot. The house was shaking when there were bomb attacks. We had lost all the
“Government is preparing various projects for the welfare of fisher women during the budget and the proposal for the development of total 50 fish markets shows the priority given to the development on fishing” said Udupi and Dakshina Kannada Fish Marketing Federation
Varun Gandhi on Sunday tied the nuptial knot with Bengali girl Yamini Roy Chowdhury at a temple on the banks of the Ganges here. Varun (30), who was in a silk â€kurta’ and ’dhoti’ with an orange â€angvastram’, got married to Yamini, a graphic designer, at a ceremony in Kamakoti Temple
Yuvraj Singh once again starred with both bat and ball as India beat the Netherlands by five wickets in a World Cup Group B clash at New Delhi on Wednesday. Chasing a victory target of 190, Yuvraj who brought up
The DMK today put on hold the resignation of its six ministers from the UPA Government in a dramatic new turn with the party and Congress engaged in hectic negotiations to sort out their seat-sharing problems in Tamil Nadu. On a day of hectic developments, senior Congress leader
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said 10 lakh small and medium farmers in the state could avail loans of Rs
Within days of its successful hosting here, Aero India 2011 has been tainted by allegations that an Indian Air Force (IAF)
Ahead of the April 13 Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission on Saturday said 50 companies of various central police forces will be
India paceman Zaheer Khan made his presence felt in the first over itself, claiming opener Paul Stirling for a duck. Zaheer clean bowled
Ian Bell failed to bring England back from the early loss of openers and became the third batsman to fall to Robin Peterson, who took a brilliant
Some 1,000 less polluting buses will replace the smoke-belching ones of the Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) shortly and Bangalore will be the first Indian city to have these new Euro IV-compliant vehicles. The BMTC board recently approved the purchase of 1,000
With Naalkubeedi is set to become a developing region in the near future, thanks to Shri Annapoorna Commercial Complex and proposed housing projects, the people of the vicinity expect better transport facilities, especially the city bus service to and from Udupi.
The seven-year-old DMK-Congress alliance was on the brink of collapse on the issue of seat-sharing for the Assembly polls with party chief M Karunanidhi saying the party’s high level committee would take a
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa will honour Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for her contribution and
Sri Lanka are contemplating going with a heavy spin attack to end Australia`s 31-match unbeaten streak in World Cup when the two meet in their
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in their World Cup Group A match at on Saturday.
While formally transferring his responsibilities as the outgoing vice president of the Belle Parish Pastoral Council to the newly elected vice president, Alphonse K. Alva, Henry Fernandes who had served the parish community for two
Members of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) laid siege to the taluk office here on Friday in protest against “Tahsildar Prasanna’s statement giving a clean chit to Udupi Power Corporation Ltd (UPCL)”. President of the district unit of KRRS Vijaykumar Hegde said that
Friday 25th February, 2011- marked the special day for St Francis Xavier Association (SFX Kutam) a group of Mudarangady Parishioners residing in the UAE. The members of SFX Kutam gathered in Winney’s Restaurant in Karama to elect the new office bearers
Child actor Rubina Ali, who featured in the Oscar-winning ’Slumdog Millionaire’ has lost her home in the major fire, that gutted several shanties in suburban Bandra. "I have lost everything including the film memorabilia," Rubina said today. The 12-year-old said she was inside her
The West Indies team bus was on Friday stoned by angry Bangladeshi fans on its way back to the hotel after the Caribbean side thrashed the co-hosts by
The renovated sanctum sanctorum (Gharabgriha) of the renowned Shri Umamaheshwara Shri Durga Parameshwari temple at Adapdi in Palli village of Karkala taluk on the road connecting Belle-Karkala Road and Sooda will be inaugurated in a six day long religious and cultural
Senior educationist, social worker, founder of Rotary clubs in Shirva, Shankarapura,
The alliance between the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS) and Pejawar mutt
Veteran Congress politician Arjun Singh, who had a long and chequered career as chief minister of Madhya Pradesh and, later, as Union minister, died here today after a long illness. Arjun Singh (81), who was admitted to the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences some days
Kaup MLA Lalaji Mendon told media that “Nagarjuna (UPCL) which is causing the environmental damage at the coastal area, has come into existence because of other political parties while they were in the administration. These parties supported this project and only now it has
Jimmy Hansra hit a career-best 74 as Canada notched up their second win in the World Cup history after defeating Kenya by five wickets in a group A clash at Feroze Shah Kotla stadium here on Monday. Canada produced a disciplined all-round performance
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi along with Shiv Sena chief
Pace bowler Zaheer Khan’s triple-strike against England, which helped India salvage a dramatic tie in Bangalore, remains the only high point of the
The Bengaluru International Airport will be named after the city’s founder Kempegowda, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said. Speaking in the
India’s batting line-up ensured no upsets in their World Cup campaign as a fighting Ireland was done-in by Yusuf Pathan’s cameo towards the end while Yuvraj Singh played the anchor role with his gritty 47th ODI fifty. Chasing under the lights, the home team had to battle
I am neither a resident nor a voter in India. I have a job in Qatar, what people back home call a cushy one. Till I have that job, I have this luxury of reading about local issues of Belle and comment about them; if the issue excites me sufficiently. One of the recent interesting
Congress and JD(S) on Friday slammed the BJP government in Karnataka for allegedly attempting to lure Opposition MLAs, terming it as ’’murder of democracy’’.
When the Namma Metro construction work tunnels underground at the Mysore Bank Circle, there is one stately heritage structure, a century old no less, that may succumb to the upheaval of excavation. This is the premises of the old law college of Bangalore University on Palace Road
If you thought that the lighthouse was just another pretty structure by the beach, think again. Pay a visit to a nearby lighthouse near you and learn more, because they deserve better recognition of the work they have been doing in guiding ships and men to safety since time immemorial.
Rain played spoilsport to a much-anticipated match as the cricket World Cup encounter between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka was called off after 32.5 overs due to heavy rains here on Saturday. After electing to bat, Sri Lanka made a shaky start but recovered to 146
South Africa succumbed to a batting collapse under pressure as England snatched a dramatic six-runvictory over title aspirants South Africa in a low-scoring World Cup Group B thriller here on Sunday. England defended a small total of 171 which they scored in 45.4 overs after electing
Three boys and a girl drowned while swimming in Nelligudde lake near Bidadi in the adjoining Ramanagara district on Wednesday, while six others who also took a dip, managed to escape from the
Dented by scams, the government today suffered a major blow when the Supreme Court struck down the appointment of P J Thomas as CVC, slamming the Prime
South Africa slaughtered the Dutch bowling attack to post a formidable 351/5 in their Group B match at Mohali. The experienced
The Netherlands made early inroads into South African camp, claiming Graeme Smith (20) as the scorecard read 51/1 in the thirteenth over. Smith was clean bowled by
Ireland’s shock win over England at Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy stadium is sure to send shivers down the spine of Team India who are next up for a side which were
Air India Express has so far settled 40 cases by distributing a total of Rs 24.02 crore compensation among the kin of the 158 victims who died in Plane crash.
New Zealand displayed a clinically efficient all round performance to thump Zimbabwe by 10 wickets with more than 16 overs to spare in their crucial group league encounter of the World Cup at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera on Friday. The Kiwis first bundled out Elton
A six-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal, a two-stage poll in Assam and a single-day poll in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry were on Tuesday
Deepika Padukone and her “good friend” Siddharth Mallya, who took great care to keep their love-dovey relationship under wraps have finally
England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and elected to bat against Ireland in their Group B match of the cricket World Cup here on
Jonathan Trott blasted a brilliant run-a-ball 92 to help England post a mammoth 327 for eight against Ireland in their Group B match of the
With only a month to go for the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, the ruling DMK Saturday said it was ending its seven-year alliance with the Congress and asked its ministers to quit the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government. The dramatic decision was
West Indies bowlers shot out co-hosts Bangladesh for a paltry 58 to set up a crushing nine-wicket victory in a group league encounter at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium here on Friday. The 9-wicket win was one of West Indies` most comprehensive win in their 36-year history in the
When various factors have forced arecanut growers to loose hopes on its cultivation, a homemaker at Beeramangala near Sullia in Dakshina Kannada has proved that ornamental floriculture in arecanut plantation is possible and it can bring some cheer to the growers.
Veteran Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nominee Hema Malini was Thursday elected to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka. She defeated noted Kannada writer K. Marulasiddappa who contested as an independent with the support of the opposition Congress and
Friends Sports and Cultural Association, Pernankila organized the State level Volleyball Tournament for the Rahul Trophy-2011 on 1st Febraury 2011 at 9.30 pm. Twelve teams participated in this tournament. The inaugural function was presided over by Diwakara Kunder
The Catechism Day was observed in St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle on Sunday, 27th February 2011 following the 10 am Sunday Mass celebrated by Fr. Arun Mendonca, Fr. Maxim Pinto and Fr. Lancy Saldanha. During the Mass, students from fifth standard to PUC actively participated
Realising the importance of the modern technology in educating children, especially in the rural schools, Mrs. Satyavati Ramdas Tantri of Bangalore has donated Edusat to Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Anudhanitha Higher Primary School at Edmeru, whereas in the memory
Udupi CMC President Kiran Kumar, at the monthly meeting held here on Monday, refused to withdraw the parking fees being levied on the vehicles parked in front of the
Skipper Shahid Afridi led from the front with a scintillating five-wicket haul to help Pakistan notch up a 46-run victory over Canada in a Group A World Cup match here on Thursday. Inspired by Afridi’s exploits, Pakistan shot out Canada for 138 in 42.5 overs after folding for a
The official Kashmiri translation of the Bible has been completed and officially presented. The work was carried out by Predhuman K Joseph Dhar, and was published officially by the Bible Society of India at Guntur, in Andhra Pradesh, in a ceremony Feb. 19, 2011 to coincide
The World Cup match between India and England at Bangalore, which ended in a thrilling tie, has sparked a new life into the tournament and sent a strong
The Silver Jubilee of St. Paul’s High School at the historical town of Paithan in the Aurangabad District was celebrated on Saturday, 26th February 2011 with the solemn thanksgiving Mass at 11 am with Most Rev. Dr. Edwin Colaco, the Bishop of the Aurangabad
Needing 143 to win, Sri Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga came out all guns blazing against a harmless Kenyan bowling
Sri Lanka are expected to welcome the return of fast bowler Lasith Malinga to their ranks when they meet Kenya on Tuesday in a World Cup
On, Sunday, 27th February 2011, the presentation of Incident-11at NITK Surathkal , manifested the celebration of art, entertainment, sport, music, literature and more. With a multitude of fine events ranging from sports to music, literarature to gaming, drama to the fine arts
Inter Parish Variety entertainment Competitions “Yuva Sambhram – 2011” organized by the ICYM Udupi Deanery at St. Francis Xavier Church Udyavara was held on Sunday 27th February 2011. The programme was presided over by Fr. Charles Noronha, Parish Priest
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party councillors Praveen and Geetha N. Nayak were elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Mangalore respectively on Monday. The election was conducted by the Mysore Regional Commissioner M.V. Jayanthi. Mr. Praveen defeated Appi of the Congress while
Use of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs in all households in Karnataka may be made mandatory as part of measures to reduce power consumption, state energy minister Shobha Karandlaje said on
The mortal remains will be placed at St Vincent Ferrer Church, Valencia at 3.00 p.m. on Wednesday march 2nd 2011 followed by mass at 4.00 p.m.
They could not secure win even after setting a mammoth 339-run target against England but India skipper Mahendra S Dhoni
The Allahabad High Court will on Monday resume hearing on Aarushi Talwar’s mother, Nupur Talwar, plea challenging the
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Monday, expressed confidence that the policy direction prescribed in Union Budget 2011-12 will positively
The new Parish Pastoral Council of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle was formally constituted by taking the oath of office by the newly elected office bearers and members on Sunday, 27th February 2011 during the 7.30 am mass. The newly elected Vice President of the Parish
The first breakthrough came via a sensational caught and bowled by Munaf Patel to get rid of Kevin Pietersen (31). It was a superb reflex catch on
Virender Sehwag started off the proceedings against England in his signature style – sending the ball past the boundary on the first delivery itself. The ball flew just past the fingers of the slip
England will have to contend with some explosive batting and a vociferous home crowd when it takes on World Cup favorite and co-host India in a much-awaited Group B match on Sunday. India, which began the tournament
Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, a key accused in 2008 Malegaon blast case, has been placed under arrest by Madhya Pradesh Police in connection with the
Traditionally, Dahi Vada (which is a dumpling soaked in yogurt mix) is made with urad dal. However, this dahi vada is made of mixed vegetable which is quite tasty and wholesome diet.
For a person who had worked in the Gulf or in any other city of India, life in the native village becomes quite difficult if he has to cut short his career and come back and settle down without much gainful activity. Such a person may face a kind of
Members and Staff of Belle Grama Panchayath felicitated newly elected Taluk Panchayath President Mr. Devdas Hebbar and Jilla Panchayath Member Mrs. Stella Ida D’souza at 11.30 am on Saturday, 26th February in a brief function held at Belle Grama Panchayath Office.
Contrasting centuries from Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers guided South Africa to a comprehensive 231-run victory over the Netherlands in their Group B match here on Thursday. Put into bat by the Netherlands captain Peter Borren, South Africa overcame an extremely lethargic start
Kevin O’Brien smashed his way into record books with a fastest ever century in a World Cup match off 50 balls as Ireland pulled off the biggest upset beating England by 3 wickets in a group B encounter of the World Cup here on Wednesday. It also turned out to be the
Pacer Lasith Malinga made a grand entry into the World Cup by notching up an unprecedented second hat-trick in the mega event as Sri Lanka crushed minnows Kenya by nine wickets in a group A match, here on Tuesday. Sri Lanka shot out Kenya for a meagre 142 with Malinga, playing his
In a relief provided to the salaried class in Union Budget 2011-12, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday hiked the individual taxpayers’ Income Tax exemption limit from the current Rs 1.60 lakh to Rs 1.80 lakh. This will translate into an annual savings of Rs
The newly launched Campus Front of India (CFI) has called upon students to fight for the education rights and oppose the commercialisation of education. CFI national president A. Mohammed Yusuff was addressing its first State conference at the Nehru Maidan here on Sunday.
Msgr. Fredrick V. Pereira the former Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore went to the heavenly abode at 11.30 a.m. today Sunday 27th of Feb. 2011. He was born on 12 – 9 – 1936 in Valencia as son of Mrs. & Mr. Aloysius Pereira. He lived 74 years of life & 49 years of
The second Bangalore International Wine Festival will be organised at Palace Grounds in Bangalore for three days from March 11. As many as 30 wine brands
Recently elected Jilla Panchayath President Shankara Poojary and Taluk Panchayath President Devadas Hebbar were felicitated in a public function organized by Bharatiya Janatha Party Belle–Kattingeri Sthaniya Samithi at Lions Bhavana Moodubelle on Saturday 26th February 2011.
The overall scenario in agricultural sector is viewed in a pessimistic approach which has added to the negativity towards
The Indian team increased its intensity at training as Sunday’s World Cup game against England loomed large. The full-strength squad had a long session
Sri Lanka will face its first real test of the World Cup on Saturday when the tournament co-host takes on Pakistan in Group A. The two former World
Sangon Mugdana, a hilarious Konkani play written and directed by Pradeep Barboza, Paladka was staged in parish hall of Sharjah St.Michaels Church and it was successful in captivating the hearts of Konkani theatre lovers of Sharjah. With some brilliant performances from the
Heated pools, massage salons and a-la-carte menus are de rigueur at luxury hotels across the world but in one exclusive Paris establishment the difference is the guests: they have four legs, and enthusiastically wagging tails. Actuel Dogs bills itself as France’s first luxury hotel
Breathe the Floyd, Pink Floyd, on stage, one of the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful rock bands of the last millennium performed Live Concert on Friday, 25th February 2011 during the Incident-11, a national level cultural extravaganza of NITK Surathkal.
Kemar Roach registered the first hat-trick of the 2011 World Cup as he bowled West Indies to a 215-run win over the Netherlands in a Group B match on Monday. The 22-year-old removed Pieter Seelaar, Bernard Loots and Berend Westdijk with the last three deliveries of the match
International Cricket Council chief Haroon Lorgat on Saturday condemned the violent clashes between fans and baton-wielding police over
Police today recovered 349 pieces of silver bricks, weighing about 14 tonnes, stored in 3 wooden boxes at the ancient Emar Mutt in front of the 12th century Sri Jagannath
A group of unidentified assailants who came in a vehicle waylaid Kabeer, a murder
A local court today dismissed an application seeking a stay on the proceedings against
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee presented the Railway Budget for 2011-12 on Friday in Parliament. For the third successive year, the Railway Budget for 2011-12 spared the passengers of any increase in fares and proposed no hike in freight rates while introducing 56 new trains
After eight nerve racking days, the Maoists finally released Malkangiri Collector R.V. Krishna late on Thursday evening. The Collector was freed after a
India’s bid to win the World Cup after 28 years received another severe jolt on Friday after swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag sustained an injury
The Supreme Court today ordered a probe by its committee into alleged illegal mining in Bellary and other forest areas of
The ’Justice M F Saldanha Enquiry Commission Report’ has concluded that ’’the church attack incidents are representative of the hidden agenda of the party in power in the State, the BJP, which is driven by a very strong casteist force. Speaking to reporters after releasing the
Manipal Institute of Communication (MIC), as a part of International Women’s Day celebration, is proud to organise a student outreach programme .The programme has already started and will culminate on March 8, 2011. The Communication Management students of MIC for the first time
Ananth Pai (81), popularly known as Uncle Pai, the creator of ’Indian comics,’ in particular the Amar Chitra Katha series in
A specialist ice cream parlor plans to serve up breast milk ice cream and says people should think of it as an organic, free-range treat. The breast milk concoction, called the "Baby Gaga," will be available from Friday at the Icecreamists restaurant in London’s Covent Garden.
Adding another sorry tale to the sale of tickets for the Cricket Word Cup matches in the country, many fans who had lined up to buy tickets for Sunday’s high-voltage match between India and England were injured when police used canes to disperse them near the
Brad Haddin and Shane Watson slammed fifties as Australia beat new Zealand by 7 wickets in their World Cup match. Earlier, Ricky Ponting was stumped by McCullum off Southee but Australia were still in control at 167/3. Both Brad Haddin and Shane Watson departed in quick
Tatenda Taibu missed out on his maiden World Cup century by two runs but his superb run-a-ball knock helped Zimbabwe crush Canada by 175 runs in a Group A match here on Monday. Former captain Taibu
Cricket was the ultimate winner in one of the most gruesome ODI battles ever fought as England tied the nail biting encounter against India. India staged a brilliant comeback after being almost taken out of the game by Andrew Strauss, aptly supported by Ian Bell
Dakshina Kannada rural police busted an inter-state gang of vehicle thieves and recovered 22 motorcycles, 14 four-wheelers, including two tippers and as many lorries, vans and sports utility vehicles valued at nearly Rs 1 crore from them. The recovery process of these stolen
“Nagarjuna Power Plant has been violating the environmental norms and with this project it will reach to a stage when the agricultural land and western ghats of the coastal area will be polluted” said former MLA U. R. Sabhapathi. He was addressing the gathering who were protesting
Bangladesh stung flat-footed Ireland to resurrect their World Cup campaign with a 27-run victory in front of some 25,000 boisterous home fans on Friday. Bangladesh, bowled out for 205 after taking first strike in the day-night match, hit back to dismiss the leading non-Test nation
Pakistan held their nerves to pull off a stunning 11-run victory over title aspirants Sri Lanka in a nail-biting group A World Cup league match here on Saturday. The Pakistani first posted a competitive 277 for seven, relying on half centuries by Misbah-ul-Haq and Younis
Dwayne Bravo’s needless run out gave the South Africans a much needed breakthrough as the West Indies lost half their side in a Group B World Cup
Seeking to clear the air on the controversy over allocation of S-Band spectrum, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the deal to allocate
The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to be set up to investigate alleged irregularities in 2G spectrum allocation is likely to have 30 members
Seven days after being abducted by the Maoists, junior engineer Pabitra Majhi was freed in a remote area of Malkangiri district Wednesday even as there was no clear
There was good rain in the early hours of Wednesday 01.30 am to 03.00 am at Hejamadi, Mulki, Surathkal, Kinnigoli, Kateel, Belthangadi and some parts of Udupi District. Guthigar of Sulya Taluk had medium rain on Tuesday night. Subrahmanya, Enekallu areas had dark
Students of St. Lawrence English medium High School, Moodubelle who had achieved success in various curricular and co-curricular activities were honoured by giving them prizes during the Parents-Teachers Meeting held at the school on 18th February 2011 at 2 pm. The prize
“With a history of more than a century, the Rotary Club is a good platform for service minded people who are broad minded
Pakistan made the most unauspicious start to their World Cup campaign as they lost both the openers inside 10 overs to
Showers pounded Bangalore on Friday evening casting an ominous shadow over the all-important World Cup match between India and England scheduled for Sunday at the Chinnaswamy Stadium here. The unseasonal rain came just when the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA)
In the first National level Open Karate Championship organized by In Young International Martial Arts Karate-Do India
“We all need to visualise our native traditional Yakshagana spiritually and then we can understand the true value of Yakshagana. Being the residents of Mumbai we all have to encourage Yakshagana and with that we can respect the selfless contributions of our elders who have preserved
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, the 8th Annual Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, was held from the February 15th to 20th 2011 in Doha. This year’s event featured
With the lorry rolling over in the early hours of Tuesday at the 10th turn of Charmadi ghat, the traffic was blocked for 7 hours. The lorry coming from Chickmagalore carrying cardboards lost control and rolled over and as a result the traffic was blocked. Since early morning 03.00 am
31 people were on Tuesday convicted and 63 others, including the main accused Maulvi Umarji, were acquitted by a special
The capital is all set to join a select few cities in the world to have a high-speed link to the airport with Delhi Metro’s glitzy
’’The Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) should stop generating power by March 3. If it fails, I will lead a rigorous non-violent protest initiated by the public in the area on the following day,’’ cautioned Pejawar mutt seer Sri Vishveshatheertha Sripada. Speaking to mediapersons
For a resident of Mumbai or suburb after alighting from a local train at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) previously known as the Victoria Terminus (VT) walking or commuting by bus or taxi daily to and from his office in South
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Five days annual Utsav was celebrated at Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple from 10th to 14th February 2011 with various religious programs in a grand manner. On the first day the 5 days Utsav began with the flag hoisting. After that every day Mahapooje was conducted
Konkani social drama "Shegunachi Soon" was played by the St. Vincent Paul Society (SVP) on the occasion of their Golden anniversary, at Mother of Sorrows Church ground Udupi, on Sunday 13th February 2011 in the evening at 06.00 pm. Fr. Melwyn gave the
The Netherlands all-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate’s brilliant all-round effort went in vain as England huffed and puffed their way to a six-wicket win in a group B encounter of the World Cup on Tuesday. Chasing a stiff target of 293, England batsmen were made to work hard by a determined
Shahid Afridi took 5 wickets as Pakistan beat Kenya by 205 runs in their opening World Cup encounter. Earlier, a fine partnership between Misbah and Umar Akmal helped Pakistan eclipse the 200-run mark in the 39th over. Just when it looked like Pakistan batsmen would run away with
Leg-spinner Imran Tahir made a memorable international debut by scalping four key wickets as South Africa bundled out West Indies for 222 in 47.3 overs in their World Cup Group-B league match here today. The 31-year-old Tahir returned with impressive figures of 10-1-41-4 to take
Four students of Derik’s Chess School, have won laurels to the institution with excellent performance in the recently held State Rapid Chess Championship from 12th to 13th February 2011 in Mangalore. In the Su-junior Players category, Master Sharan Rao (FIDE rating:1703) scored 6 points
Netherlands captain Peter Borren won the toss and elected to bat against England in a World Cup Group B match at Nagpur. The Dutch who upset
A labourer was killed and 17 persons sustained injuries when a tipper turned turtle at Puthige Padavu near Moodbidri on Tuesday.
The recent decision of the district administration to construct Ambedkar Bhavan and reserve land for MESCOM in Derebail Park (also known as Radio Gudda)
Giving in to opposition demands, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced government’s decision to set up a JPC into the 2G
Most problems of Indian emigrants overseas, particularly the exploitation of unskilled and semi-skilled workers in the Gulf and South East Asian nations, will
The function of the inauguration of the Annapoorna Commercial Complex and the Air-conditioned Hall â€The Bell’ was held on Sunday, 20th February 2011 at 12 pm. The Chairman of the Corporation Bank , Mangalore, Mr. Ramnath Pradeep inaugurated the Annapoorna Commercial Complex
Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat in a group A World Cup clash against Zimbabwe at Ahmedabad on Monday.
The crucial budget session of Parliament will begin on Monday. CNN-IBN has learnt that the Opposition and the government have reached
Intensifying its efforts to secure the release of Malkangiri Collector R. Vineel Krishna and Junior Engineer Pabitra Majhi from Maoists, the Orissa government
Chaos reigned outside the Chinnaswami Stadium as police lathicharged thousands of disgruntled fans who had camped outside the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) office to buy tickets for Sunday’s high-voltage World Cup showdown between India and England.
Scores of Christians belonging to various denominations today held a protest meet here to voice their rejection of the Justice B K Somasekhara Commission of Enquiry report on attacks on churches in Karnataka in 2008 and demand a CBI probe on the issue. The protesters, including members
Holders Australia commenced their title defence with an emphatic 91-run victory over Zimbabwe, after their batsmen recovered from a slow start to post 262 for six in their World Cup Group A opener at the Sardar Patel Stadium here on Monday. The defending champions, who did not lose
Veteran actress Hema Malini today filed her nomination papers as the BJP candidate for the March three Rajya Sabha election from
Sri Durgaparameshwari Kripaposhita Yakshagana Kalamitra Mandali (R) Sakinaka Mumbai celebrated the 44th Annual day on Saturday 19th February and Sunday 20th February 2011 in a grand manner. Local Shiva Sena Leader Sri Somanath Sangle and Congress Leader Sri Ayub Maniyaar visited
Shortly before the kick-off of a match between Manchester United and Manchester City on February 12, several groups of school-going children, not out of their teens yet, gathered at the upscale
Mahela Jayawardene scored the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in World Cup as the hosts crushed a hapless Canada by 210 runs to open their campaign in the mega event in grand style, here on Sunday. Riding on Jaywardene’s 81-ball 100 and skipper Kumar
The schoolchildren of Malkangiri are holding rallies to seek his release, but the fate of District Collector R.V. Krishna, who was abducted by cadres of the banned
The Third Konkani (Romi Lipi) Literary and Cultural festival held here yesterday at Prof. Dr. Olivino Gomes Xar, B. E. Mendes Machi, D. M. K. Vosro, Kala Akademy. Enthusiastic Konkani (Romi Lipi) people enthralled in large numbers and almost filled the 1000 capacity Kala Akademy hall.
The two daylong Beedu Moodu-Padu Jodukere Kamballa that was inaugurated on Saturday, 19the February 2011 at 10.30 am was in progress when this reporter visited the site in the evening of Saturday at around 6.30 pm. The Kamballa will continue on Sunday, 20th February 2011
The day dawned, bright and sunny, and along with it the promise of a beautiful, exciting and action packed day for the picnickers of the SMKC organized Family Fun Day 2011 on Friday, February 18 @ Zabeel Park, Dubai. The committee members began the day [Photo Album]
Air India has operated far less number of domestic and international flights last year than its private competitors, with official figures showing that its
Jimmy Kamande’s decision to bat first against New Zealand backfired miserably as the Black Caps - led by a four-wicket haul from Hamish Bennett
Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and elected to bat first in their opening Group A match against Canada in the cricket in the cricket
A police sub-inspector attached to the chief minister’s security was murdered allegedly by his son at Subramanyanagar here on
The city of Mangalore witnessed an unprecedented unique form of protest, around one lakh of Christians and secular minded people marching with black flags in hand and a black cloth tied to their mouth, indicating silent protest march from the Jyothi Circle to the Central Grounds
Injury woes hit Team India ahead of their World Cup 2011 opening match against co-hosts Bangladesh as pacer Ashish Nehra was ruled out of being part of
St Agnes College, Mangalore bags overall champions of M Battled various competitions held during the State level Inter
Mukunda Kamath is a perfect picture of simplicity and hard work. He has been a familiar figure in the Belle township since a number of years, first as a partner along with his father and elder brother in the grocery business and since around ten years
The 14-team cricket World Cup will begin with the India-Bangladesh match in Dhaka Saturday. Here`s a peek into the strengths of the teams,
An anonymous gambler has struck an 82,000 pounds (USD 132,300) bet with a London bookmaker on India winning the Cricket World Cup, one of the biggest ever
Omzoorche Dive, the premier association of Omzoor parishioners residing in UAE celebrated their 3rd anniversary bash at pool side, Dubai Grand Hotel with much fan fare and enthusiasm. All the members lead by President Arthur D’Souza staged a magnificent
Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to slam a fifty in World Cup 2011 with his signature flamboyant six when he was at 49. Fearless
New Zealand crushed Kenya by 10 wickets in a totally lop-sided Group A match for a perfect start to their World Cup campaign on Sunday. New Zealand unleashed their pace trio of Tim Southee (3-13), Hamish Bennett (4-16) and Jacob Oram (3-2) to bundle out rank outsiders Kenya for
Thousands enthusiasts ran in the first Vijaya Bank half-marathon, a sports event organised by the Dakshina Kannada district administration with the idea of promoting clean, green, progressive Mangalore, here on Sunday. The district administration has roped in the former glamour girls
India started off with their World Cup 2011 campaign with an emphatic 87-run win against co-hosts Bangladesh, avenging the loss of 2007 in a manner that was not just clinical, but sublime as well. Bangladesh stuttered badly in their run-chase, losing half of the team at a time when
Virender Sehwag stamped his authority on the hapless Bangladeshi bowlers, slamming a blistering century, the first one to open the centurion
Kum. Meenakshi, daughter of Panchayat Development Officer of Belle Grama Panchayat-Ramappa Hitthalmani and Mrs. Jayshri recently won first position in the second division of the Karnataka State level Aloha (Abacus) competition that was held at Bangalore recently.
The second Grama Sabha of the villagers from Moodubelle, Padubelle and kattingeri villages for the year 2010-2011 was held in the premises of the Belle Grama Panchayat (BGP) office on Friday, 18th February 2011 at 10.30 am. The Grama Sabha was presided over by the
Title aspirants India will have revenge on their minds when they launch their 2011 Cricket World Cup campaign against co-hosts Bangladesh in the tournament-opener here on Saturday, fully aware that any slip-up could prove costly. Minnows Bangladesh had ensured India’s early exit
For theatre lovers, it is an opportunity not to be missed. The Nama Tuluver Kala Sanghatane will be organising a national-level drama festival “Navarangotsava” at Mudrady in Udupi district from February 25 to March 5. Sanghatane president Sukumar Mohan, who is also a member of
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association in association with ALDEL EDUCATION TRUST, Palghar held a Free career guidance seminar for class 9th to 12th standard students at St. Gonsalo Garcia Church hall, Vasai west recently. Fr. Louis Fernandes of Gonsalo Garcia church
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday night raided Kalaignar TV as part of the investigation in the 2G spectrum scam. Sources in the agency said a
Terming the controversial S-band spectrum deal between the Indian space agency’s commercial arm Antrix and private firm Devas a "mistake," Defence Minister
Tech hub Bangalore tops the list in a new Morgan Stanley report on how India’s booming cities cope with problems from infrastructure to job creation, with Mumbai, India’s financial capital, trailing in 21st place.
Though the date 18 February does not seem to be reminding of any anniversary of a major noteworthy event, the date exactly a century ago laid the foundation of the civil aviation in India when a French pilot Monsignor Henri Piquet undertook the first commercial flight on 18 February 1911
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Young parents taken in by the trend of having babies on fancy dates have an option to conceive today, if they want to ensure that the stork delivers on 11.11.11.
Student Innovation Group (SIG) is a University Student Initiative under Manipal University Technology Business Incubator (MUTBI) to provide a conducive environment to encourage, nurture and support new ideas. It intends to conduct yearlong activities to foster a spirit of innovation
The Faculty of Commerce, Milagres College Kallianpur organized M-BATTLED a two day state level inter-collegiate commerce fest on Thursday 17th February 2011 at the Milagrees Tri-Centenary Hall Kallianpur. Eight colleges participating in the M-BATTELD Fest.
Paint your plate like a painter’s palate because colourful food not only lowers cancer risk but also prevents ageing process, Dr Nagi Kumar of H Lee Moffitt
Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta had a registered marriage at a function here Wednesday. The ceremony was attended only by the family members of both sides at the Bhupathi’s Bandra residence here. Bhupathi confirmed the news at his twitter account.
For the first time after the launch of Art of Living in Mangalore University in the year 1996, the Art of Living Founder Ravishankar Guruji’s arrival to Mangalore pulled a jam packed crowd of nearly 9,000 people gathering in Mangala Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Cricket World Cup is set to be ushered in with a grand opening ceremony here on Thursday as the game’s showpiece event returns to the sub-continent after 15 years, shrugging off the controversy of Eden Gardens being stripped off a marquee match, involving co-hosts India.
MS Dhoni set the tone for India’s World Cup campaign with a sparkling century, which
A rickshaw ride for each of the 14 captains into the new-look Bangabandhu Stadium, a performance by Bangldesh’s pop stars and an opening song by Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam kick-started the opening ceremony of the 2011 World Cup and marked the start of a gruelling
The Catholic Diocese of Mangalore together with different Churches and secular minded associations will be organizing a mammoth silent protest march and protest rally in Mangalore on Sunday, 20 February 2011as to oppose and reject completely the report of the Justice
Many women are mistaken for sex workers while waiting for transport in public places. Women are not safe in the City and men have no respect for the womenfolk. That’s the common perception one comes across in Bangalore. Apart from incidents of eve teasing, women in the City face
Tulu community in Mumbai have been practicing the art and culture of their native place even in Mumbai. With their efforts the Yakshagana is becoming popular in Mumbai these days. Many Yakshagana Mandali’s in Mumbai have been serving in this field and one of them is
Bedlam prevailed in the Andhra Pradesh Legislature on Thursday as TRS and TDP MLAs hailing from Telangana region virtually manhandled Governor
Adopting a humane approach toward children suffering from AIDS, the State Government will launch a programme that will provide health insurance cover to
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has drawn a Laxman Rekha of sorts in front of the temperamental seamer Shantakumaran Sreesanth who has been
Admitting that “some compromises” have to be made in managing a coalition, PM
Addressing editors of the electronic media, Prime Minister Manmohan on Wednesday
Central Bureau of Investigation Director A.P. Singh on Tuesday contradicted Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on his claim
The greatest moment in the career of Siddanth Nayak of Mangalore, an emerging star on the horizon of dirt track racing, came five weeks after he turned 18 on
Paul Alva (68) of St. Thomas I Ward residing at Thabail, husband of Celine Alva and father of Lydwin Aranha, Joslyn D’Souza and Chetan Alva passed away on
Objecting to a government move to annul its contract with Antrix following the S-band spectrum controversy, Devas Multimedia on Wednesday
Bamboo, also known as â€green gold’ is a grass, a strong, versatile and highly renewable resource. Many earn their livelihood by selling the bamboo products. The traditional mats, â€mora,’ baskets are prepared using bamboo. There is great demand for bamboo during processing of paddy
SpiceJet is keen on connecting Mangalore with Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi through its flights, according to M.R. Vasudeva, Director of the Mangalore airport. Only Air India and its subsidiaries, Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways are operating flights from Mangalore.
The railway commuters under the banner of Railway Yathri Sangha held a rail roko at the Udupi railway station here on Tuesday demanding extension of yashwanthar-Mangalore to Karwar immediately. The protesters stopped the Ernalukam train for over one hour.
It is rare to see the children of celebraties. We bring to you some of them here. Madhuri Dixit has two sons and it was for her family that the actress with a million dollar smile had decided to stay away from movies. Amitabh Bhachan enjoys speedboat ride with his grandson near
The ingredients of Coca Cola have always been a mystery. Now, a website claims to have uncovered the soft drink’s top secret recipe which is said to be guarded 24 hours a day in a vault in Atlanta, Georgia. ’Thisamericanlife.org’ claims to have discovered a list in a photograph
Three persons, including a driver were killed on the spot, and nine others injured when a sports utility vehicle (SUV) in which they were travelling fell into a roadside ditch at Padapanambur, Kolnad near NH 17 under Mulki police station limits on Tuesday. The deceased and the other
Chicken kabab is a preferable party food. Hot and sweet chicken kababs are easy to prepare and tastier to relish. Adults as well children love to have kababs as part of their food.
Reacting to news reports on the sufferings of the villagers of Santhur and Mudirangadi due to the fly ash emanating from Udupi Power Company Ltd (UPCL), Pejawar mutt seer Vishvesha Thirtha Swami has expressed his solidarity with the people of the area. He has given a fervent call
Nandini milk prices have gone up by Rs 2 per litre across the State. The Karnataka Milk Federation has hiked the selling price of
US-based Indian jazz pianist Vijay Iyer lost the Grammy for best jazz instrumental album, individual or group at the 53rd edition of the awards. Iyer along with his team members bassist Stephen Crump and drummer Marcus Gilmore, popularly known as Vijay Iyer Trio, were nominated for
Perhaps for the first time in public, Payal Abdullah, wife of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, joined in a
Cricket maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra will encourage people to be counted in Census
The visa of Pakistani sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has expired and the government was going to extend it till the investigation into the alleged
Surrogate pregnancy, an assisted reproductive technique (ART) in which a woman carries in her womb the baby of another woman, has seen a spurt in India. Due to the healthier lifestyles of to-be mothers and lower costs compared to the West
To encompass scientific cooperation in the furtherance of research and academics in the specialised area of Clinical Ethics Consultation (CEC) and bioethics in general,
“Through the stories, poems and literatures, which generate interest, show values of life and also provides relaxation to the minds, the languages can be kept alive, hence the stories, poems and literature are important for the survival of language” said Karnataka Konkani
“We have lost faith in humanity, we do not know whom to trust, because even after waiting for so long, we have not got justice,” a nun at the Adoration Monastery told the former Judge of the Delhi High Court Rajinder Sachar on Sunday. Mr. Sachar visited the Adoration Monastery,
The Sandesha Awards 2011 were presented to 10 oustanding achievers in various fields at a programme organised at the Sandesha Foundation For Culture and Education premises here on Sunday. In his felicitation address, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor
Is love powerful enough to lower one’s blood pressure, reduce depression and speed the healing of an injury? Well, science says, yes it is! "Our relationships help us cope with stress, so if we have someone we can turn to for emotional support or advice, that can buffer the negative
Dazzling displays by fighter planes and daredevil acts by aerobatic teams marked the grand finale of South Asia’s biggest air show Sunday in this aerospace hub. As the curtains came down on the fifth day of the AeroIndia 2011 trade expo, it was a sea of humanity at the Indian Air Force
At the District Karavali Utsav Sports Meet held at Mangala Stadium here recently, Sherly, Sandra, Trinette and Deeksha, all students of Sacred Hearts’ High School,
In a shot in the arm for B S Yeddyurappa government, the Karnataka High Court today upheld the Speaker’s order disqualifying five independent MLAs, who
If all goes well as per the plan, then the second vented dam which is being constructed across Netravati river in Thumbe would supply drinking water facilities to Haleyangadi, Moodushedde, Chelaru, Mala, Mulki, Neerumarga and Saripalla by next year.
Karnataka Government today announced that it was fully geared up to meet the power demand likely to touch about 170 million units per day during March and April.
The process of adopting a child in the country has been sought to be made transparent and uncomplicated with the government launching a web-based Central information system
court here on Monday extended the CBI remand of former telecom minister A Raja and Swan Telecom promoter Shahid Usman Balwa in
Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was on Monday arrested by India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), a day after he was detained at the international airport here on charges of carrying
A day after he inadvertently read out bits of the Portuguese Foreign Minister’s speech at a Security Council debate, External Affairs Minister
While people get themselves involved in a particular profession, they find it extremely difficult to devote their time to any other activity leave alone community work. However, Dr. Edward Lobo’s life and career have been quite different from such
The Ruby Jubilee (Forty Years) of the ordination of Rev. Fr. Charles Lewis, parish priest of the Holy Cross Church, Pamboor was celebrated at Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre recently. The principal, Sr. Vinny Gonsalves welcomed the celebrant and others in a creative way.
Leg-spinner Piyush Chawla triggered a dramatic batting collapse as India swept to an impressive 38-run victory over Australia in a World Cup warm-up
After a steady start, India lost wickets quickly in their warm-up game against Australia. Earlier, India lost a couple of crucial wickets as they slid from
India’s World Cup campaign got off to a ordinary start as the home side lost its top order cheaply after MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat
It was a star-studded day at the aero show on Saturday. Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the show at 3 pm. Clad in a blue jeans
Three weeks, 29 questions and more than a billion heads to count. India is busily conducting its 15th national census, with millions of government workers deploying across the country to tally
Bellevision Muscat organized an annual get together on Thursday, 10th February 2011 at National Training Institute Ghala. On this occasion Dr. Norbert Lobo, lecturer of St. Aloysius College, Mangalore who to be a resource person of the seminar “Meet the Future’, a Career
On a note of relief to those who want to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Sri Ram Sene leader Pramod Mutalik has assured that Sri Ram Sene will neither take the video
Mrs. Juliana Mathias (81), Mathias villa, Moodubelle, Wife of Late Diego Mathias passed away on Sunday at 5.30 Am,13th
Former judge of Karnataka High Court M.F. Saldanha said on Saturday that the final report of the Justice B.K. Somasekhara Commission, which went into the church
The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual festival, usually around nine days long, held in late January or early February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai. This year the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival has been organized from 5th to 13th February. The Kala Ghoda Arts
India did not believe in space wars but had all the technology required to integrate systems to defend its satellites, V K Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to the
After six postponements and a chaotic build-up, the 34th National Games begin here on Saturday, with more than 8,000 athletes, including a host
Mobile bills are likely to shoot up if the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India or TRAI has its way. On Wednesday, the telecom regulator came up
He survived assassination attempts and wave after wave of West Asia crises, a solid ally of the West whose stable image reassured many Egyptians. Hosni Mubarak ended his Presidency on Friday as a symbol of what was wrong with Egypt — the repression, the corruption, the lost hopes
Bangaloreans can expect a Ugadi gift if Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa’s promise in New Delhi on Friday that the commercial operations of the
Karnataka unit BJP President K S Eswarappa on Saturday dismissed as mere speculation triggerred off by opposition Congress and JDS that the state headed
Necessity is the mother of invention, so goes the adage, and it’s even truer when it comes to the innovativeness displayed by those who are
Bollywood’s most talked about couple – Saifeena has finally decided to formalise their relationship with an engagement ring. Apparently, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena
Seeking to take the battle to his detractors’ court, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa plans to bring out a ’’charge
Devdas Hebbar who was recently elected as the memebr of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat from the Belle Grama Panchayat constituency was declared as the President of the Udupi Taluk Panchayat in the elections held to the post on Thursday, 10th February 2011.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi’s personal assistant
If you wanted a full day out at one of Dubai’s most beautiful park teamed with super weather, delicious food, great company, exciting games, gifts galore, â€never seen before’ events where would you go? But of course to the Zabeel Park on Friday, 18th February 2011 where SMKC Dubai
Surajkund is the annual fair to find the finest handlooms, handicrafts, authentic fragrances and flavours of the Indian cuisines. More than 400 national and State awardee craftpersons from across India and SAARC nations participate in this crafts mela. A few stills from the ongoing
Investigation has revealed that Dr. Rajesh Talwar was residing at Flat No. L-32, Sec-25, Jalvayu Vihar, Noida alongwith his wife Dr. Nupur Talwar and their only daughter Ms. Aarushi. Hemraj was working as their servant and was residing in the servant room within the flat
Controversial politician Amar Singh on Wednesday got the rough end of the stick in the Supreme Court which lashed out at
Tata Group chairman, Ratan Tata, who is a keen aviation enthusiast, is not a man to miss Aero India and will fly in Boeing’s fighter jet F/A-18
Motorists parking their vehicles in “no-parking” areas will to wait for a long time to get their vehicles moving even after paying
Free OPD Service will be provided for the general Public at KMC Hospital Attavar, Mangalore in view of increase in common
The feast of our lady of Lourdes will be celebrated in Kanajar on Friday, 11th February 2011 with all solemnity. Kanajar is the only parish dedicated to our lady of Lourdes in Mangalore diocese. The Kanajar parish was erected in 1938 and was dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes.
Chhattisgarh High Court on Thursday rejected the bail application filed by human rights activist Binayak Sen. The two-judge division bench of
One has to squat, crouch and crawl in water in a cave to reach a spacious place inside to see, feel the wonderful creation of the Nature and a temple. There is a mini pond inside the cave with cool water and a Shivalinga. After spraying water to Shivalinga as a form of worship
K T Shailaja Bhat and D Dhanalaxmi Janardhana of the BJP have been elected as the president and vice-president of the
On the occasion of the Decennial celebration of Shri Kshethra Punaru Shrishasthavu Bramhalingeshwara Temple Bhajana Mandali, near Shirva,
After sightseeing in Delhi for a day, Nainital was the destination of our group’s North Indian tour. We left Delhi early morning as we had to cover around 304 kilometers by Tempo traveler through Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand which is plain land with vast areas of cultivation.
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“The programs such as the Beach Utsav plays an important role in reflecting the coastal culture and Janapada arts” said D.V. Sadananda Gowda, who spoke upon inauguration of the closing ceremony of the two days “Snehada Kadalalli Beach Utsav” organized by Lal Bahadur Shastri Sports
The World Cup excitement will begin Sunday with India playing their first warm-up match against Australia on Sunday. It’s a big Sunday for Bangloreans with the concluding day of the aeroshow coinciding with the India match. Thousands of Bangaloreans
Katpadi Shankar Poojary and Jyothi S Shetty have been elected as the President and Vice-president of Udupi Zilla Panchayat on Wednesday. Katpadi Shankar Poojary defeated his nearest rival Diwakar Kunder by a margin of seven votes and Jyothi S Shetty won
India’s biggest air show Aero India 2011 began on a bright sunny note on Wednesday in this aerospace hub with a spectacular fly-past and breathtaking aerobatic formations by the Indian Air Force (IAF) fleet of aircraft and helicopters. Defence Minister AK Antony declared open the
Rajesh and Nupur Talwar were on Wednesday made an accused in the murder of their teenage daughter Aarushi by a special CBI court which
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Tuesday said in a brief statement that it had not taken any decision to allocate ‘space segment’ (wireless
www.Kittall.com, the Konkani literary website has different sections — main story, short story, poems, humour, interviews with writers and artists, book reviews, music and art. It publishes special reports of Konkani events and news related to Konkani literature, art and music.
ISRO Chairman claims decision to scrap contract was taken in July 2010, admits ISRO did not inform government of
Eagerly awaited by the City’s aviation buffs, the five-day extravaganza - Aero India 2011- kicks-off at Yelahanka Air Force Base here on Wednesday after a two-year hiatus. The biennial flagship aerospace show will see the big players in the world aviation sector getting down to the
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), a constituent institution of Manipal University, celebrated its 25th Annual Day here on Saturday with the usual gusto. It was a memorable day for WGSHA having completed a quarter of a century. The growth had been truly
Injured fast bowler Praveen Kumar has been ruled out of the Indian squad for the
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday went on the offensive against the Talwar couple in the Aarushi-Hemraj double
Promoting the use of either compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) or Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs as alternatives for energy guzzling incandescent bulbs is not
Mayawati’s quirky ways are in the news again, Tuesday. This time it’s because of her personal security officer (PSO) who went beyond his
A large number of people turned up to participate in the Syndicate Bank Udupi Half Marathon here on Sunday. The morning chill made no difference to the 2,000 participants participating in the half marathon (21 km) and other races. The 21-km marathon was flagged off at Syndicate Bank
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is likely the richest man in the world with an estimated fortune worth about 70 billion dollars. According to the Guardian, Mubarak has money stashed in several Swiss and other foreign bank accounts, and has shadowy real-estate holdings in Manhattan
Although Prakash Kharvi’s right leg is affected by polio, his sheer willpower and determination saw him swim against the rough waves of the Arabian Sea for 5 km handcuffed behind his back from St. Mary’s Island to Malpe beach here on Monday. There was an outpouring of joy
Geleyara Balaga celebrated it’s 35th Annual Day recently. The celebration started with hoisting of the flag by Smt. Usha, the Headmistress of Narayanguru High School, Padubelle. Since three years Geleyara Balaga has made “Samuhika Anna Santarpane”
Even before the 2G spectrum allocation scam gets unraveled in its entirety, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is said to be suspecting
In the backdrop of the brutal attack on a Dalit girl in Uttar Pradesh, National Commission for Women chairperson Girija Vyas on Monday slammed the state administration and police for their handling
Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan met here on Sunday night in a fresh attempt to put their stalled dialogue process back on track and try to
Haladi-Kunkuma program was conducted at Sakinaka Shri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagana Mandali, by the women members of Yakshagana Kalamithra Mandali on Sunday 06 February 2011. Hundreds of women from the premises participated and exchanged Haladi-Kunkuma
Contrary to the Opposition charade about his ’’ill gotten’’ wealth making him worth Rs 1,000 crore, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has declared his assets that are worth only a few crores of rupees.
Thousands of people attended holy mass at the Rosario Cathedral at Pandeshwar on Sunday to commemorate the silver jubilee of the Pope’s visit to Bajpe and the completion of 125 years of the Mangalore diocese. The Bishop of Mangalore, Aloysius Paul D’Souza, unveiled the logo
Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh lashed out at Mathew Hayden terming him the "biggest chicken-hearted cricketer" he has ever seen and said the Australian’s remarks against him for missing the Nagpur
The annual day was celebrated at the Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor, Padubelle on Saturday, 5th February 2011 from 2.30 to 5.30 pm in the school premises. The programme was presided over by Ms. Remedia D’Souza. Managing Trustee of the Manasa.
Konkani music today is going through a unique phase. The last one decade could well be called as the spring time of Konkani music. A number of up and coming musicians have stormed into the Konkani music world with experiments, innovation and quality. A super fusion
Though the 51st birthday of Fr. Paul Sequeira is on 8th Febraury 2011, the parish community of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle felicitated him on the occasion of the completion of 50 years of his life on Sunday, 6th February 2011 soon after the 7.30 am mass
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said that developing countries need a legal system conducive to both rapid economic
In the Karavali Utsav cultural programs on Saturday, Konkani drama and musical programs were performed. Konkani Janapada drama “Kundya Kurkula” was jointly organized by Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy and Konkani Bhas ani Sanskrithi Prathistana.
Nearly 30 months after launching his party with much fanfare, Praja Rajyam chief Chiranjeevi on Sunday announced its merger with Congress
Praja Rajyam Party (PRP) chief K Chiranjeevi will meet Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on Sunday to discuss proposals including
Adapadi Shri Umamaheshwara, Shri Durgaparameshwari Temple in Palli, Karkala Taluk, which is a famous Devine Pilgrimage in Udupi District is being renovated and the construction work of new Sanctuary and Theertha Mantapa are in the finishing stage.
A colourful procession comprising various artistic amusements marked the beginning of the Krishi mela. The procession included â€keelu kudure,’ â€colourful umbrellas,’ drums â€caparisons,’ tiger dance and kathakalli dolls. It also displayed artistic human replicas of folk arts of Tulunadu
The District Governor of the International Association of Lions Clubs, District 324-D4, MJF Ln. K. Jayakar Shetty paid official visit to the Lions Club of Moodubelle on Saturday, 5th February 2011 at 7.30 pm. Following the prayer song sung by Brenda Martis and Carol D’Souza
Mumbai attack martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s uncle, who attempted self immolation to protest the government’s alleged apathy
Commodore Sukhjinder Singh, an Indian Navy officer who was closely involved with the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov deal with Russia
Indians will get their unique identification number from post offices. An agreement to this effect was signed in Delhi on Friday by the department of post and
The Sambram 2011, the most awaited event of year, to mark 10th Anniversary of Bellevision was celebrated with great pomp and gusto. The event was held Dubai Grand Hotel – Poolside on 4th February 2011 with more than 700 people witnessing the celebration. The President of Bellevision
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Sabina Fernandes (45), wife of Late Vincent Fernandis, Kinnigudde, passed away on Saturday, 5th Febraury 2011.
Admitting that inflation posed a serious threat to the growth momentum affecting the poor and vulnerable sections, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today
The science exibition at St Aloysius College was a big hit with students in Mangalore on Thursday. Gautam, a second year
Come February 6, 2011, and it will be 25 years since Pope John Paul II stepped his foot at Bajpe, the first and the only Pope to visit Karnataka in the history of 2010
Government today faced yet another day of searching questions in the Supreme Court over vigilance clearance given to P J Thomas, maintaining that
The Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC) had a very fruitful 2010. The Annual General Meetingheld in November saw a change of guard with a newly elected Executive Committee (EC). The AGM witnessed a real drive towards unity among Mangaloreans in the GTA and within Canada
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak said he will step down after elections this year, bowing after 29 years in power to a popular uprising that has begun to reshape the Middle East. Young people demonstrating in Egypt, Tunisia, Jordan, Yemen and Algeria over the last month began by
The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday arrested the former Union Communications and Information Technology Minister, A. Raja, and two officers who had worked under him, for
You book a ticket on an ultra-luxury night bus service of Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in the certain thought that the long distance will melt away in comfortable sleep.
Coastline between Worli and Mahim will be expanded with tonnes of sand; BMC promises our beaches will be in the same league as Goa’s. On the face of it, the aspirations the civic authorities
The city-based Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education ®, functioning under the auspices of the Karnataka Regional Catholic Bishops’ Council, will be holding a function for presenting the annual â€Sandesha Awards 2011’ on Sunday February 13, at 5.30 pm.
Mangaloreans have a reason to cheer, as Mangalore City Corporation has bagged second place in the Best Urban Local Body
The parishioners of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva celebrated their annual parish feast in a befitting manner, that is, with great devotion, fervour, fun and gaiety on Wednesday, 2nd February 2011 at 10.30 am. The entire church campus was decked for the annual feast.
A 16 year old girl, was suffering from recurrent episodes of abdominal pain for the past four years. She was treated elsewhere earlier before being referred to Dr.Vijay Ramachandran, Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatopancreatobiliary & Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon.
Two people were injured when a wall collapsed at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. The incident happened on Wednesday morning after ticket sales for World Cup
It was a comment of immoderate insensitivity made by a US diplomat in Hyderabad, and she was ordered to
Here is reinforcement for what most of us already knew, and what the rest of us suspected: Children snack a lot. Now, here’s the surprise element - kids in Chennai top the list, with 93 per cent of them having a snack every day. A pan-India study on snacking by AC Nielsen showed that
The DMK and the Congress on Monday decided to continue their seven-year-old alliance to contest the forthcoming
Pascal told reporters on Saturday that the seating arrangement and air conditioning in private Volvo buses is far better than that on AIE aircraft. The journey from Mangalore to Kuwait and Abu Dhabi takes four to five hours. A passenger cannot move on the congested
“People have forgotten Gandhiji and have also lost their capacity to fight against injustice,” said writer Fakir Mohammed Katapady on Sunday. He was speaking at the Gandhi Smriti programme organised by the Udupi district unit of Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike (KKSV), here.
The oil adulteration mafia has attacked policemen yet again in Maharashtra. A kerosene seller along with his men attacked policemen during a search operation
Seeking to downplay the debate over ’Makara Jyothi’ of Sabarimala temple, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on Monday said it was known
The much awaited "Parbada Darbaar" a tulu festival hosted by Tulu Koota Qatar turned out to be a huge success on 28th Jan 2011. The event which was held at Indian club was officially inaugurated with lighting of the Lamp by Presidents of affiliated Karnataka
The NRI forum is seeking the perfect birthday gift for Mangalore airport that is in the midst of its diamond jubilee year from both the central and state governments -- the tag of an international airport. The Mangalore Airport having completed 59 years of fruitful existence
Poorna Nayak, presently studying in First Year PU Science was felicitated by the Kannada Abhivruddhi Pradhikarana, Karnataka Government at Hassan on 23rd January 2011 for securing third rank in the SSLC Examination in the Udupi District in the academic year 2010-2011.
Chief Minster B S Yeddyurappa has released a sum of Rs 10 crore to Udupi CMC, said Higher Education Minister Dr V S Acharya. The Chief Minister had
As many as 9 persons and one institute will be conferred with the prestigious ’Sandesha Awards’ for the year 2011 for their achievement in various fields. The Sandesha Foundation for Culture and Education will confer the awards on February 13 at Sandesha premises in Bajjodi, Mangalore.
Members of the Moodubelle unit of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) paid their annual visit to the Ozanam Home for the Aged at Kallianpur in the forenoon of Monday, 31 January 2011. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest of Moodubelle, Ignatius Monis-president and
The former Principal of Roshni Nilaya, Olinda Pereira, and writer M. Janaki Brahmavara were given Abbakka awards on the concluding day of the two-day Veerarani Abbakka Utsava at the Assaigoli grounds near Mangalore on Sunday. While 85-year-old Ms. Pereira was conferred
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol were named winners of the Best Actor and Best Actress category respectively at the 56th Filmfare Awards. The starry evening saw industry heavyweights come together to make the evening one of the most cherished and wonderful
Per capita income of Indians grew by 14.5 percent to Rs 46,492 in 2009-10 from Rs 40,605 in the year-ago period, as per the revised data
Assistant Director of the Department of Sports and Youth Services S. Vittal Shetty said on Tuesday that work on the indoor stadium here was in final stages of
Under the able leadership of Mr. Rajkumar, President, Bahrain Kannada Sangha, several Associations of Kannadiga’s gathers at the Kannada Sangha premises to discuss and present the grievances of all Kannadiga’s residing in the island for better air connectivity
An Indian naval ship INS Vindhyagiri, with family members of Navy personnel on board, today collided with a foreign
The Indian cricket board has nominated Bangalore’s Chinnaswamy Stadium as a
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today claimed there was a conspiracy to eliminate him by taking recourse to "black
Coming from a large and devout family, his vocation to priesthood was not planned but spontaneous. After being ordained a priest, he shunned the cosy teaching assignment and volunteered to work in the backward villages of the Amravati
Rising cost of inputs and higher royalty paid to parent firm Suzuki hit the margins of India’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki, which reported a 17.7 per cent drop
India on Sunday paid homage to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi with prayer
day after filing its first FIR, Adarsh Housing Society promoters RC Thakur and Retired Brigadier MM Wangchu have been reported
Under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassem Bin Jabor Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar Motor Show 2011 is organized by Qatar Tourism Authority in partnership with Q-Media Events and GL events, organizers of Bologna
A three year old boy dies in a accident in NH-17 at a turn near Thekalathota near Katapadi on Saturday afternoon. The boy Rigina (3) is the son of Rafique a resident of Mallar Kombugudde. In the accident Rafique and Gafoor Saheb a grocery shop owner of Kombugadde are injured.
Malpe beach which attracts tourists from all around the world, was different on Saturday as the people of all ages gathered there in huge numbers. In the Beach Utsav that started here on Saturday have varieties of food and entertainment programs. Janapada games, entertaining
Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily today accused the BJP government of having ’’hijacked’’ the judicial commission that gave
Almost anybody who grew up in Mangalore around 30 years ago would have rushed to goodangadis (small shops) with the few paise he or she had saved up and asked
It isn’t an April fool’s day joke on over nine million listeners, mostly in rural north India. After seven decades of broadcasting, the BBC will shut down its Hindi radio service from April 1, 2011, as part of its global cost-cutting effort. For dozens of angry people who called up
An alcohol-detection prototype that uses automatic sensors to instantly gauge a driver’s fitness to be on the road has the potential to save thousands of lives, but could be as long as a decade away from everyday use in cars, federal officials and researchers said on Friday.
In a major shift in spectrum allocation policy, Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday
As more details are emerging on Additional Collector Yashwant Sonawane’s burning to death by the oil mafia, another government
While the condition of various roads are quite in a pitiable condition, due to public demand the repair and asphalting of three stretches of roads within Manipura Grama Panchayat jurisdiction was inaugurated on Saturday, 29th January 2011 by the MLA of Kaup Lalaji R Mendon.
Teacher-couples in the State need not run from pillar to posts to get a transfer to schools in the same taluk, where their spouses work. Minister for Energy Shobha
Income Tax sources told media that Rs 12 crore have been seized in raids on Bollywodd actresses Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif. I-T officials raided the office
Two days after a local oil mafia in Maharashtra burnt alive an Additional Collector, the government on unveiled steps including re-introduction of a chemical
The Kerala government on Thursday told a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court that it did not propose to order an inquiry to find whether the Makara Jyothi was manmade or not. The government pleader
A diocesan social service society in Amravati is to focus on ways to create sustainable sources of income for debt-ridden farmers to prevent them from committing suicide due to abject poverty. “The Church needs to do more on creating sustainable sources of income for poverty-struck
The snow total in New York City stands at 19.0 inches. The 12.3 inches that fell alone on Wednesday broke the day’s long-standing snowfall record of 9 inches from 1871. In New York’s Central Park, 15.3 inches had fallen as of 1.00 am on Thursday. "It’s hard because you’ve got mixed
"The Padma Bhushan conferred on me is for team Manipal. I got it on behalf of the entire team," said a modest Ramdas M Pai, chancellor of Manipal University at the annual function held at Fortune Inn Valley View on Republic Day, held to felicitate meritorious students and employees
In a relief to ruling BJP, a one-man judicial commission has given a clean chit to the B S Yeddyurappa government and Sangh Parivar groups in the series of attacks on churches in Karnataka in 2008. The commission in its report submitted today cited circulation of derogatory
As tableaux based on the literary works of Rabindranath Tagore cruised down the Rajpath as part of the display put up by the Ministry of Culture, the mood at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday swung from a feeling of pride over the nation’s
Before charting out the statistical map of more than a billion people, Census 2011 has reached out to the nation’s young citizens to spread the word through new efforts ranging from specially
After his double win at the 2009 Academy awards, music maestro A.R. Rahman has a chance to repeat the feat this year if he wins Oscars for his music in Danny Boyle’s film â€127 Hours’. The song â€If I Rise’, the 45-year-old singer-composer’s collaboration with British pop star Dido
The Republic Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Wednesday, 26th January 2011 at 9.45 am. Following the welcome and prayer, Fr. Paul Sequeira, principal of the PU College hoisted the national flag. Following the flag hoisting a stage function was
The State government is committed to provide three phase power supply in rural areas for six hours a day on shift basis
This time during my two week vacation in Moodubelle, my family and I wanted to go on a tour but could not go away from Moodubelle longer as there were centenary celebrations, Christmas, New Year, feasts, weddings and many other
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Wipro Chairman Azim Premji, Planning Commission Deputy Chairperson Montek Singh Ahaluwalia, former diplomat Brajesh Mishra
Colourful tableaux depicting the myriad hues of country’s diversity, a vibrant performance by students and armed forces in full battle regalia -- the Republic Day parade on Wednesday had ’mini-India’ in itself. Marching down from the Raisina Hills to Red Fort, the parade showcased
President Pratibha Patil on Wednesday hosted the customary “At Home” at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Republic Day. Over 2,000 guests were invited for the event held on the sprawling lawns of the Mughal Garden.
Senior BJP leaders Sushma Swaraj, Arun Jaitley and Anant Kumar were on Wednesday released from custody by the Jammu and Kashmir
The usual armed forces march past and culturally rich fanfare are set to enthrall lakhs of people as India celebrates its 62nd Republic Day
In an apparent snub to Governor H R Bhardwaj, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his cabinet colleagues today stayed away from the customary ’At Home’ hosted by him on the occasion of Republic Day amid the ongoing bitter political battle between the two.
At loggerheads with the Chief Minister on the issue of corruption, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today warned people against any complacency in rooting out scams while lauding the Lokayukta for doing his best in cleansing the system.
The Solemn Feast Mass at the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Krakala was concelebrated by Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of Mangalore who is also the custodian of all shrines in the Mangalore Diocese including that of Attur [More Pics from Anil]
In a bid to unearth information on ’benami’ lands, the ruling BJP, which is facing the heat over alleged land scams, today said it would reward people who come forward with details on such properties.
The three day feast of the Shrine of St Lawrence in Attur- Karkal began today 25th of January, Tuesday with the first Mass at 9.30 a.m. that was celebrated by Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore. Rev. Fr Arthur Pereira the Shrine director welcomed
The â€Walking Pilgrimage’ (Paadayatre) to the Shrine of St. Lawrence, Attur-Karkala on the Vespers Day, that was initiated under the leadership of Gerald Fernandes six years ago had been a regular feature every successive year. This year too, around hundred pilgrims,
To air stream the awareness on the Indian Republic Day in the region, the Community Radio of the Manipal Institute of Communication 90.4 FM Manipal Radio hosted an Inter-School Quiz Competition on “Know Your Country” – Rasa Prashne in Manipal. Four schools around the expanse
The world’s highest restaurant situated 442 metres up in the sky on the 122nd floor of the world’s tallest building Burj Khalifa here has opened its doors to the public. ’At.mosphere’, located on the 122nd floor of 828-metre high Burj Khalifa, was opened yesterday. However, dining
An additional District Collector was on Tuesday burnt alive allegedly by petrol mafia at Manmad in Maharashtra’s Nashik
In a sensational development, Aarushi’s father Rajesh Talwar was on Tuesday attacked by an unidentified man inside
A Delhi Court on Monday issued bailable warrant against Subrata Roy, Chairman of Sahara India Group, in a case of alleged
Suresh Kalmadi was on Monday sacked as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee in the interest of
The three day Beach Utsav organized at Panamboor Beach on the occasion of Karavali Utsav had come to an end on Sunday night with maximum people participating in it. Since it was holiday on Sunday the programs were organized on the whole day. Floods of people were
The announcement by Pope Benedict XVI that he will beatify his predecessor, Pope John Paul II on May 1 this year in Rome, has doubled the joy for the Catholic community here, who have been preparing to celebrate the silver jubilee of Pope John Paul II visit to the city on February 6
As every year, the annual festive season of St. Lawrence Church, Attur-Karkala begins from Monday, 24th January 2011 with special prayer and holy mass for the health of the sick and afflicted at 3.30 pm. The chief celebrant of the holy Mass is Rev. Fr. Basil Vaz, parish priest of Alangar Church.
Achanta Sharath Kamal battled poor health and gutsy resistance from his PSPB colleague Soumyadeep Roy before
MLA Raghupathy Bhat and Minor Irrigation department Assistant Executive Engineer H Jagadish, Assistant Engineers Krishnamurthy and Sheshakrishna inspected the newly constructed vented
People of this north Karnataka town, where Pandit Bhimsen Joshi was born, were in mourning Monday, having lost their famous son who ran away from home at age 11 in search of ’guru’ from whom he would learn
An eight-year-old boy was sexually assaulted by a 22-year-old man at a madrasa in Ullal police station limits on Saturday night. The police have arrested Toushib (22), who has been remanded to
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre’s response on a plea for disclosure of the entire contents of corporate
The Monday morning came as a huge shock for the leading ladies of Bollywood -
Date nut bread is easier to make and tastier to eat. The ingredients are not many and method of preparation is quite simple.
A New York court has summoned Urban Development Minister Kamal Nath in connection with the 1984 anti-Sikh
The parish priest of St Michael’s Church and the Mangalorean community of Sharjah have come together to form the first-ever Mangalorean Konkani community here. After much deliberation and rounds of discussion with the community, the parish priest announced the
The annual School Day was celebrated with great fanfare in the Higher Primary School, Marne on Saturday, 22nd January 2011. In the morning at 9.30 am, Hasan Shaikh Ahmed, President of the Manipura Grama Panchyat hoisted the flag. This programme was followed by
The pulse polio programme has started on Sunday, 23rd January 2011 throughout the country in order to immunize the children up to the age of 5 years from the scourge of polio. The programme is being conducted in Moodubelle and surrounding villages as well.
He is a policeman by profession, but a doctor by training. This explains the presence of A Subrahmanyeswara Rao, superintendent of police, Dakshina Kannada at a blood donation camp organised by South Kanara Physiotherapy Teachers’ Association as part of Physio
Everything old is new again for one Japanese manufacturer, which has unveiled an electronic version of a rickshaw. The "Meguru" is a three-wheeled, three-seat compact vehicle whose single lithium-ion battery allows for a maximum speed and range of 40 kilometers (25 miles) per hour
Indian IT sector seems to have come back to its record-breaking hiring days, with a top industry player Infosys
Rural India is expected to fuel the growth in mobile phone services in the next four years, as cell phones become a vital tool for the government in its financial inclusion programme, according to Global consultancy group Deloitte. Deloitte said that low penetration levels of mobile phones
Streets in Bangalore were deserted but stray incidents of stone throwing here, and elsewhere in the state, marred an otherwise peaceful day as the BJP enforced a shutdown to protest sanction of
A day after the BJP chief said Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa denotifying land in favour of his son was ’’immoral’’ and ’’not proper’’, the party today indicated his
A day after Governor H R Bhardwaj accorded sanction to prosecute Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, two advocates, K N Balaraj and Sirajin Basha, on Saturday
One cannot imagine the pain and trauma that families undergo when they find one of their beloved child is afflicted with any kind of physical disability such as loss of eyesight or speech and hearing or inability to stand and walk as in the case of polio. The
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa Saturday ruled out resigning following the filing of criminal cases against him and
What is it that the city’s railway stations are missing? On the list of things that pops up in your mind, do platform indicators in
Hrithik Roshan became the fifth Bollywood star to have his wax statue unveiled at the world-famous Madame Tussauds museum in London. In homage to one of his most famous roles, he is portrayed in a short sleeved shirt left wide open to reveal his toned and taut body to full effect.
Following the sanction given by the Governor of Karnataka, Hansraj Bharadhwaj for the prosecution of the Chief Minister, BS Yeddyurappa in corruption cases on Friday, 21st January 2011, the BJP had given a call for statewide â€bandh’ on Saturday, 22nd January 2011 from 6 am.
Though it was not a holiday, on Friday 21 January 2011, there was huge gathering of people at Panaboor beach. Kites of various designs, Beach volleyball, Beach throw ball, dance performance of the chosen 20 groups, laser show, and opportunity to taste and enjoy variety of food fiesta
The Army Court hearing the Sukna land scam case against PK Rath, a former 33
Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday came under attack from the Supreme Court and a
After the discovery of an 800-year-old temple remains in Udupi town a couple of days ago, epigraphist Prof Murugeshi and his team made another important discovery on Tuesday. The inscription belongs to the 15th century Sangama dynasty of Vijayanagar empire.
Protesters torched public property as the bundh called by BJP government to protest the Governor’s sanction to prosecute Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa turned violent.
A large number of students of Osmania University boycotted their Post-Graduate semester examinations which began today, demanding that the government should introduce a bill in the Parliament
As many foreigners, especially Russians, have made this Goan coastal village their home, Morjim is slowly moving away from its natural riches. Goa’s northernmost coastal village — Morjim — may end up like the beach resorts of the Mediterranean which have lost their culture to growing
Wipro Ltd surprised markets with the resignations of the joint-CEOs of its information technology business, after reporting profit growth rates which lagged rivals Infosys Technologies Ltd
Raising the pitch for a major showdown, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today accorded sanction to prosecute Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on corruption charges in a critical turn in their ongoing battle.
In a setback to CBI, the Supreme Court on Friday dismissed its plea for death penalty to Dara Singh, convicted for burning alive Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons in January
In a road accident at Manipal on Thursday one youth died. Anuragh Singh (23) was going in a bike from Manipal Sydicate circle to End Point and on his way he rammed into the electric pole. With the impact he had serious injury to his chest. He was taken to hospital but that did not
You can finally dump your mobile service provider and move to a better one without changing your present number all for Rs 19. A total of 700 million Indians use cell phones. With mobile number portability kicking in across the country on Thursday, many customers, especially pre-paid ones
You can finally dump your mobile service provider and move to a better one without changing your present number. A total of 700 million Indians use cell phones. With mobile number portability kicking in across
Kerala DGP Jacob Punnose and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) submitted reports on Sabarimala stampede tragedy that claimed lives of 102 pilgrims in the Kerala high court on Thursday.
The Indian Catholic Youth Moment ( ICYM) and Young Christian Students (YCS) units of Udyavar parish celebrated their annual day here at the Udyavara St.Francis Xavier Church grounds on Sunday the 16th of January. Fr.Roshan D’souza who inaugurated the program addressed
If everything goes as per the plan, cargo service will start in the next 3 to 4 months in Mangalore airport which is in the excitement of 60 years celebration. Airport authority has already in the process of preparation work for this. Proposal for the cargo service in Mangalore
Sports Minister Ajay Maken on Thursday said that the CWG OC’s dues that are outstanding towards foreign firms will be paid within the next ten days. This came after a number of Australian firms threatened legal action against
Eminent Hindustani classical vocalist Pandit Bhimsen Joshi died of old age related ailments Monday morning at a hospital here, his doctor said. He was 88. A Bharat Ratna awardee, Joshi died at Pune’s Sahyadri Hospital at 8.05 a.m, his doctor Atul Joshi said. Joshi, who would have turned
Team Mangalore, a city-based hobby group of kite flyers, has been officially invited to the Cox & Kings Dubai International Kite Festival to be held on January Friday at Dubai Creek Park Amphitheatre in connection with the Dubai Shopping Festival.
In fresh barbs against B S Yeddyurappa, Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj today said he will decide in two days on sanctioning prosecution of the chief minister in alleged land scams, drawing sharp reaction from ruling BJP which described him as a ’’man
In an accident near Hebbula of Ankola taluk between a Cruiser and a Lorry on Wednesday, four people died and among them are three students. Other 12 people are seriously injured and are taken to KMC hospital, Hubli. The students of Govt. High School of Kamalapura grama of
In a move that could trigger a fresh confrontation, the BJP Government in Karnataka today asked Governor H R Bhardwaj to drop the proceedings initiated on
As Mangalore Airport turns 60, the local industry and trade body wants the Government of India to give the “international airport” tag to the Mangalore airport. The industry association also wants the airport to be renamed and the runway to be extended.
The Annual Parish Feast of St. Antony’s Church was celebrated in an atmosphere of devotion and gaiety in the natural and picturesque settings of the Kuntalnagar hillock where the church is located overseeing the green and serene valley on Wednesday, 19th January 2011
Three persons, including two women, were killed in a road accident at Udane, in Puttur traffic police station limits, on National Highway No. 48 on Tuesday. Nine persons, including six women, were injured in the accident. The police said the victims were from Chengadi Halli in Sakaleshpur
Wife of an accused in the murder of undertrial Vinodh Shettigar, who was killed in Udupi district sub jail on January 14, alleged that her name has been maligned by the
A powerful earthquake of 7.4 magnitude struck southwestern Pakistan in the small hours of the day, tremors of which were felt in parts of northwestern India, including the
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has expanded his Council of Ministers on Wednesday. The swearing-in of the new incumbents took place in a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will reshuffle his Cabinet on Wednesday at 5 PM. Singh is likely to include more young faces in the Cabinet and remove the non-performers. However, major portfolios like
Congress president Sonia Gandhi Tuesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh amid speculation that a reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers is on the cards later this week.
Remains of ancient temple were found near Chitpadi Beedinagudde area at Udupi. At the stem of a Ranje tree; Panipeeta, Somasoothra, columns and tiles were found
As part of the platinum jubilee celebration of Udupi CMC, Beach Utsav will be organised at Malpe beach on January 29 and 30. Addressing a press meet
Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj and the BJP government headed by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa are heading for a showdown with the ruling party deciding to move Rashtrapati Bhavan for the immediate recall of the governor.
A huge fire broke out in an oil storage depot of the public sector Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) in Navi Mumbai early Tuesday. The fire was brought under control after nearly
The Social Network and Glee were the main winners at the Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The former, about the creation of the Facebook website, was named best film drama, winning additional prizes for its direction, screenplay and music. Glee,
Fifty people living in twenty houses on the twenty acre island of Jaurkudru in the Udyavara River delta barely 300 meters from Pithrodi in the Udyavara Village Panchayat jurisdiction have practically isolated and cut off from the main land. They can have contact with the mainland
Holy Rosary Church Alangar celebrated Infant Jesus feast on Sunday 16th of January 2011 at the church ground. On this occasion Bishop Dr. Isidore Fernandes of Allahabad inaugurated the newly installed transformer for the church and school. He also blessed new bus
A giant saw fish was caught in fishermen’s net on Monday. This fish is called as Pristis in English and locals call this fish as “Thinski”. It has a saw like structure in its mouth which uses it for hunting in the sea. Dr. V. N. Nayak of Karnataka University said that this fish
The Congress high command has convened a meeting of party MPs from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions in Andhra Pradesh on January 20 to
On the eve of the annual parish feast of St. Antony’s Church, Kuntalnagar, the Vespers (Besp) was celebrated on Tuesday, 18th January 2011 at 7pm with fervour and enthusiam. Fr. Louis D’Sa, parish priest of Mudarnagadi was the chief celebrant of the â€Word of God’.
Melvin Peris Musical Nite hosted by Bangalore Konkani Catholic Sangh, Koramangala(BKCS) in order to raise the funds for St. John’s Medical College & Hospital’s prestigious project for Children suffering from "Thalassemia",held at St John’s Auditorium, Koramangala, Bangalore
The crime branch inquiry instituted by the State government into the stampede at Pullumdeu near Uppupara in Idukki district of Kerala which claimed 102 lives of Sabarimala pilgrims on the Makarasankranthi
The Indian cricket selectors on Monday named the 15-member squad for the upcoming cricket World Cup. While Rohit Sharma did not find a place in the team, both Piyush Chawla and R Ashwin
Amitabh Bachchan, who has been the face of India International Film Awards (IIFA) for a decade, has parted ways with the mega event saying the organisers “don’t want” his services.
The Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) will on Monday submit a report prepared by its Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) on the environmental impact of Lavasa
This was not for the first time that the villagers, rickshaw owners and drivers, shop-keepers and Moodubelle Melpete Friends had collectively joined hands to clear the mud and dirt that have been not only an eyesore but also causing inconvenience to pedestrians and vehicles
The function for the official launching of the Bellevision Bahrain and the Feast of St. Lawrence was held at the Papillon Cultural Hall on the 13th of Jan’2011 at 8.30pm. The Master of Ceremony Mr. John D’souza Gave a brief introduction of Bellevision welcoming the Chief Guest
With the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) revising the fares of private express/shuttle and (Udupi) city buses, commuters would have to pay more for their travel from
In a unique and meaningful function, the United Christian Association (UCA) Udupi Kundapur Northern Zone felicitated all the Christian candidates who had contested in the recently held Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections on Sunday, 16th January 2011 at 4.00 pm
It wasn’t as much a marathon event as it was a celebration…of spirit and of life. As celebs, sportsmen and the young and old gathered for the Mumbai Marathon, there was fun in the early morning air, alright! Present and cheering the teams were actors Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and Vivek
The Centre is contemplating convening a meeting of recognised political parties of Andhra Pradesh before the Republic Day to discuss recommendations of Srikrishna Committee on Telangana
The mortal remains of fifteen persons, who were killed in a stampede at Pulmedu near Sabarimala, were dispatched to their home state from the airport here on Sunday.
Top leaders of the National Democratic Allinace led by former deputy prime minister LK Advani will address an opposition rally against corruption here on Sunday.
Nebraska’s 17-year-old Teresa Scanlan was named Miss America Saturday becoming the youngest winner ever in the pageant’s history after a night of being judged for poise, talent, fitness and knowledge. Scanlan wowed the judges wearing a stunning white evening gown
State-owned oil companies on Saturday raised petrol prices by Rs. 2.50-Rs. 2.54 per litre, the second hike in a month, on back of rising crude oil prices. Indian Oil Corp, the
The most awaited event of the year 2011 is just a fortnight away. The Sambhram – 2011 will mark the decennial celebrations of Bellevision UAE, a premier association of Belleans in the United Arab Emirates. The Sambram 2011 promises to be an entertainment
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The four prisoners who are involved in the murder of undertrial prisoner Vinodh Shettigar have been shifted to Belgaum jail
When Mehboobsaab Maddi told his Muslim friends that this would probably be his last
Your dreams of flying in a fighter jet could come true during the Aero India show in February with a once-in-a-life opportunity to fly the Swedish multi-role fighter aircraft, JAS 39 Gripen. To have a shot at it, you need to answer a set of questions or pass the flight simulation of Gripen
Official apathy rather than a collision between a jeep and an autorickshaw may have caused the Sabarimala Pulmedu stampede that killed 102 pilgrims on Friday. As officials raced to lay the blame on the ’’collision theory’’,
“Young mind is the nest of confusions and sometimes fail to take firm decisions on future worries. When the power of will combined
Over 100 people were killed in a stampede triggered by an accident near Sabarimala late Friday. Many were reportedly injured. The accident occurred when a vehicle lost control and ran into a group of pilgrims who were returning after witnessing the Makarajyothi.
At a time when farmers find it difficult to cultivate their land due to various problems such as lack of man-power, the members of the Rotary Club of Shirva and the Interact Club members of the Narayanaguru English and Kannada Medium School of Pamboor in association
Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan on Saturday announced a judicial inquiry into the stampede at nearby Pulumedu that claimed the lives of 104 Sabarimala pilgrims. Achuthanandan, who flew
Two 55-kg cakes are waiting to be cut on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati’s 55th birthday on Saturday. Mayawati herself will cut one of them at the official celebration in the morning at the
Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals celebrated in various parts of India under different names, custom and rituals. It can be considered as a Pan-Indian festival with regional flavour. The essence of this festival is the beginning of an auspicious phase, victory of good
Observing that it cannot allow the Republic to kill its "own children", the Supreme Court
Timely treatment by Stroke Management Team at KMC Hospital saves patient after Stroke/Brain Attack. Josephine, 49 year old
Heavy fog in the city on Friday morning stalled air operations at the airport here with no flight being able to take off or land. Authorities at the Netaji Subhas Bose International Airport said no flights
More than 20 cases were resolved in Dakshina Kannada district by using the Saksharata Ratha — the bus modified by Karnataka State Legal Services Authority for legal awareness and Lok Adalats — that is moving to different parts of the district from the last fortnight.
How do cheergirls promote the cause of cricket? Why are players auctioned like "gladiators" in IPL system of cricket? These were some of the questions that members of the Parliamentary
The Reserve Bank has found violation of foreign investment guidelines by the BCCI, the parent body of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which organises Twenty20 cricket tournament.
The wait is over, and the result is out! After days of excitement, suspense and speculation, 19-year-old Anjali Shetty has been crowned ’Hysnna Miss Daijiworld-2010.’ The immensely popular ’Hyssna Miss Daijiworld’ contest, organised by Daijiworld.com on account of
With shipping services from Lakshadweep to Kochi, Kozhikode and Mangalore ports coming to a standstill following strike by ship crew unions, thousands of passengers have been stranded in the Union territory and the mainland.The Lakshadweep Development
A Karnataka Assembly committee, which looked into the unruly conduct of legislators during the trust vote of the BJP government
Buses coming from Kundapura by National Highway NH-17 were going through Bannanje Shiribeedu route to city bus stand. Since most of the passengers in these buses are going to Hospitals, Ambalpadi temple, Govt. Hospital, Taluk office, Court etc and due to the difficulties to go
China has begun a practice of issuing stapled visas to residents of Arunachal Pradesh, which it considers it as disputed, extending
The Karnataka horticulture department will soon set up a pilot plant at Mangalore to produce coconut palm juice (neera) and promote the natural product as a health drink in the state, a senior official said. "The pilot plant will be set up at a cost of Rs.10 million (Rs.1 crore)
Programme from 18 to 22 January 2011. 18th January Morning: Nauaka pradanahoma, Dwjarohana, Mahapooje, Annasantarpane. 7:30 pm-kumara darsana, Alade Bali, Maharangapooje, Sribootabali. 19th Jan 7:30pm: Bali, 9:30pm -Yaksagana
Purushottam Naresh Dwivedi, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA accused of raping a teenage Dalit girl, is absconding.
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that the government will be
The district administration will take a decision on bus fare hike in consultation with the Road Transport Authority on Thursday, said Deputy Commissioner Hemalatha.
The Lokayukta police trapped Shekhar Bovi, Special Public Prosecutor, Fast Track Court, when he was receiving bribe from B. Nagesh Nayak of Bairampalli here on
With an aim to stop former Kadapa MP Jagan Reddy and TRS led by K Chandrashekhar Rao to gain ownership of the Telangana issue, Congress leaders from the region will on Wednesday meet
Ashamed at being caught for submitting fake documents, nurse L Dakshayini, 24, allegedly attempted suicide by injecting anaesthesia into her veins on January 6.
The Congress and JD-S today boycotted proceedings of the Karnataka Assembly protesting the ’’attitude’’ of the ruling BJP
Amid high drama, JD-S members today attempted to enter the Karnataka Assembly in a procession blowing conch shell and carrying a big suitcase with documents
An 18-month-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of dogs at Bagalur here today, sending shock waves among people and triggering demands for eradicating the menace of canines on streets.
Onion prices may increase further as traders in Azadpur mandi here on Tuesday called for a strike from Wednesday against tax raids, even as the State government
Just a few months back youths in Kashmir used to turn out in huge numbers to fight pitched battles with the security forces in the state amidst a renewed period of
The second phase of Malpe-Manipal road, undertaken by the state highway division of PWD, is progressing at a snail’s pace. While the first phase of the widening work of this road, which is a part of Malpe-Molakalmuru state highway, received much appreciation from the public
A campaign to protect Sowparnika river base in Western Ghats, has been taken up by the Western Ghat Task Force in association with Department of Forest, said its Chairman Anantha Hegade Ashisara. He was speaking after launching the programme to protect Sowparnika river
How would you place an object inside a box if it can’t be opened? A box like that is available in a small shop located on Car Street, and is definitely worth a visit if you are thoughtful about giving gifts or simply choosy about your own personal effects. Apart from the numerous
Bellevision, Bahrain will hold its Induction Ceremony of the Committee members and celebration of the Annual Feast of St. Lawrence Parish, Belle on 13th of January 2011 at the Pappilon Cultural Party Hall at 8.30pm. The Chief Guest of the twin function will be Rev. Fr. Freddy
One of the important landmarks in the heart of Mumbai - the Flora Fountain is the tower of one of the earliest Anglican churches in Mumbai, St. Thomas Cathedral near the Horniman Circle built in 1718. The St. Thomas Cathedral was erected to meet the spiritual needs and to improve the moral standards of the
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The door-to-door segregated waste collection was launched on a pilot project basis in the city on Monday. To begin with, ward 26 (Derebail South-West), 27 (Boloor) and 28 (Mannagudde) of the Mangalore
A student who was allegedly made to circle the school field as punishment died here on Monday. Afzal Hamza Sab, an eighth standard student at New English School, had not attended classes for two days. According to a complaint lodged by his mother, Abida, the teachers at
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday pushed through election of its legislator as Karnataka deputy speaker amid bedlam in the assembly over alleged land scams and illegal mining in the state. Brushing aside opposition Congress and Janata Dal-Secular
Enraged by his car getting slightly scratched, a pilot ran over the other car’s driver four times, crushing him to death on a busy main road in front of a popular market in central Delhi on Tuesday.
In what could be a major embarrassment for the Congress, at least 20 party MLAs, two MPs and 2 MLCs were Tuesday present at former party MP Jaganmohan Reddy’s one-day fast here to protest
Even as parts of South Mumbai and western suburbs are facing water cuts due to pipeline replacements, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has
The former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), G. Madhavan Nair, said here on Monday that technical flaws were the prime cause of
Daijiworld is all set for the grand finale of its decennial year celebrations, with a final event in Mumbai that will see a host of renowned personalities from across India and abroad gracing the occasion. The event will be held at the Inning Hall of Mumbai Cricket Association, Bandra in Mumbai
My family was quite poor and we had great difficulties in carrying on our day-to-day life and education. As i grew up under these circumstances, i decided that when i am able to earn, i will keep aside ten paise from every rupee that i will earn to help the poor and needy and this
In what turned out to be one of the major embarrassments in his illustrious career, Sourav Ganguly was left red-faced as there were no takers for the living legend.
Fr. John Baptist Mendonca of Moodubelle presently serving in the Bareilly Diocese in Uttar Pradesh celebrated Silver Jubilee of his priesthood on Sunday, 9th January 2011 in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle with a solemn concelebrated thanksgiving Mass at 10 am.
Tulu film “Kanchilda Baale” shot in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts will hit cinemas in March. Addressing presspersons here on Saturday, producer
Mrs. Hilda (Atthubai) Monteiro (61), daughter of late Joseph Castelino (Sila Master) and Mrs. Lilly Castelino, Mdikettu, Moodubelle passed away on Monday, 10th
India’s first indigenously developed supersonic multi-role combat aircraft Tejas, meant to replace MiG 21s and MiG 23s, will
The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to 11 telecom companies, Department of Telecom (DoT) and Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on a
Break a traffic rule in the city don’t be surprised to see a cop using his fingers to ’e-challan’ you rather than manually writing
Kolkata Knight Riders’ owner and Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan on Monday said he would try and find a role for Sourav Ganguly in his IPL team after the
It’s easiest to get a healthy and relaxing night of sleep if you end your day peacefully. “Always avoid strenuous activities, stress, frustration or excitement
Schools in the State will have new syllabi from the next academic year, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri said here on
She had been in the house for around six years. This beautiful cat that my mother had brought from her relative’s home while just a kitten had a mixture of black, white and brown colours and was quite beautiful to look at. My mother fondly called her Chimmi. She was all alone for
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Udupi District Police Sports Meet held on Sunday 09th January 2010 at MIT grounds Manipal. The event was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Hemalatha P. by releasing the balloons and doves. In her speech Hemalatha said, “Fitness level of the police personnel
Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde said on Saturday that public awareness was the only way to tackle corruption. He was presiding over an anti-corruption meet organised by the Janajagriti Vedike Okkoota here. Mr. Hegde said that the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had said in 1985 that of
South African batsman Faf du Plessis was bought by Chennai Super Kings for $120,000 as many players went unsold in
In the recent years K.S.R.T.C. Mangalore Division have expanded its service areas rapidly. Along with the ordinary buses to the rural areas, semi luxury and luxury bus services also have been included. Between Manipal – Mangalore – Kasargod Volvo buses have received good
Trainers of the Karavali Water Sports here discovered a dead dolphin in the sea and brought it to the shore of Baithakol Aligadda beach in Karwar, on Saturday. They later handed over the carcass to the Department
A racket involving smuggling of gooseberries from Karnataka reserve forest areas to the neighbouring Kerala has been busted.
Four-time MLA N Yogish Bhat is likely to be the next Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. The BJP zeroed in on Bhat’s name for the post which has now been vacant for the last one year. Bhat is MLA from Mangalore south. The Legislative Assembly Secretariat on Friday announced the
The upward revision of power tariff — by an average of 30 paise per unit — came into effect on Friday. Ironically, consumers who use less power will feel the pinch, while households consuming high energy
Shattered by the defeat of her father Parameshwarappa Pujar in the taluk panchayat elections, Iravva Pujar ended her life by consuming poison on Tuesday at Kanavalli village of Karjagi taluk in Haveri
A string of terror blasts in Malegaon, Ajmer, Hyderabad and on the Samjhauta Express in Haryana over the last few years were engineered by members belonging to a
Opener Gautam Gambhir today became the costliest cricketer in the IPL by fetching a whopping USD 2.4 million (approx Rs 11.04
It was a great occasion for the people of Konkani community and the people of Ahmadi Parish in Kuwait as Rony D’Cunha, the famous singer was awarded with the “Global Konkani Music Award-2010” in Male Category by Mandd Sobhann during the first World Konkani Cultural Convention.
In a heart-rending incident, an elephant refused to move away from the carcasses of its dead calves and stood beside them the whole day, protecting them and moving them, in the hope that they will come back to life again. The incident occurred at Vatepur of Alur taluk
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee has recommended cancellation of mining lease to Karnataka’s powerful Reddy brothers’ firms in Andhra Pradesh, saying their Obulapuram Mining
While factories pollute the sea by letting chemicals flow at Mithrapatna near Sasihitlu here, fish processing units dump the garbage on the seashore posing threat to the environment.
Creation of a separate Telangana state with Hyderabad as its capital and keeping Andhra Pradesh united with constitutional and statutory measures for empowerment of the Telangana region are among the six
Goa police today summoned three photo-journalists for clicking pictures of President Pratibha Patil on a beach here and recorded their statements. Police say that since the President is on a private visit
John Lobo 92 years old of Lavi Deep, Kanajar, ( D.O.B: 12-07-1918) H/O late Remedia Lobo, father of Francis/Benedicta Lobo, Paul/Juliana Lobo, Louis/Elsie Lobo, Monica/Robert D’Souza, Walter/Nancy Lobo and Gretta/Denis Fernandes passed away on Thursday the 06th of January 2011 at 10.15 AM.
Pramila Joyce Pinto Daughter of Robert Pinto and Philomena Pinto from Mangalore has been selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Summer Games at Athens in Greece to be held in June 2011. Pramila Pinto has already attended the pre-Olympics selection camps
A day after the voters delivered a split verdict in 10 of the 30 zilla panchayats, the ruling BJP began its favourite exercise — Operation Lotus — to gain control over these bodies. The exercise began in right earnest in Bellary with the Reddy brothers trying to turn the
On Wednesday, 5th January 2011 all roads led to Sastan for the celebration of the annual feast of St. Antony’s Church, Sastan at 10.30 am. Twelve priests from different parishes of the Kundapur Deanery and elsewhere came in procession into the church followed by
The week-long Centenary Celebrations of the foundation of St. Lawrence Parish Belle concluded with â€Sauharda Sambhrama’ (Celebration of Communal Harmony) and a social Tulu play-â€Aaye Subage...’ in the evening of Wednesday, 5th January 2011 from
The day that the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church Belle have been eagerly awaiting for a year since the inauguration of the Centenary Year during the Annual parish Feast last year (January, 2010) dawned with morning chill and an air of
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Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday captured power in 12 of the 30 zila (district) and 68 of the 176 taluka (sub-district) panchayats, far below its ambition of sweeping the year-end polls to the local governing councils. The Congress and the Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) bagged four zila panchayats
Police have seized about 150 porn clippings, some of these, featuring college girls from various cities of Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure
Vocation Day was celebrated as an integral part of the Centenary Celebrations of the foundation of the parish of Belle on Monday, 3rd January 2011 at 10 am with a solemn Mass concelebrated by 18 priests mostly from Belle. Most Rev. Dr. Albert D’Souza, a native of Belle
The CID has thwarted the claims by Sandalwood actress Ranjitha that she was not part of the Swami Nithyananda sex video. The investigators have now said forensic reports show that she was indeed in the video.
The eve of the Annual Parish Feast which coincided with the Centenary Celebration of the foundation of the Belle Parish was observed with solemn Vespers (Besp) which is essentially the Bible Service at 6.30 pm on Tuesday, 4th January 2011. Rev. Dr. Baptist Menezes
Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday emerged as a major winner in polls to the local governing councils but it suffered setbacks in the home turf of Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa and the powerful Reddy brothers. Of the 30 zila (district) panchayats, the BJP bagged 12, Congress and Janata Dal-Secular
Devdas Hebbar who had contested the Udupi Taluk Panchayat elections as the BJP candidate was declared elected from Belle Grama Panchayat constituency. The elections for both the Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat were held on 31st December 2010
A woman teacher Tuesday knifed to death Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator Raj Kishore Kesri at his home in Bihar’s Purnia town, alleging he had raped her for over three years. As other visitors at Kesri’s
Mrs. Ida Gibba D’Souza (Congress) of Moodubelle has been declared elected as the member of the Udupi Zilla Panchayat from the Shirva Zilla Panchyat Constituency following the counting of votes on Tuesday, 4th Jan
There is good news for Belleans who are unable to attend the Centenary Celebrations of the foundation of the Parish of Belle dedicated to St. Lawrence. The Solemn Annual Feast Mass and Centenary celebration will be webcast live on Bellevision.com on Wednesday, 5th Jan
"Today our families have only one or two children and the parents show excessive love and so the children cannot face life. But NSS camp gives training to live together and to acquire life skills which will help them to face future life." said Ms. Remedia D’Souza
Mr. Ignatius D’Souza (Church A ward), who was elected as the Vice-President of Kanajar Parish Pastoral Council (Parishad) took the oath of office in a ceremony held on Sunday, January 02 at Our Lady of Lourdes Church Kanajar. The ceremony was held during
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and said the ties between the DMK and Congress were ’’strong’’. "It is as strong as the ties between you (media) and me," he
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) International Principal Secretary Praveen Togadia on Sunday reiterated the stand of the Sangh Parivar that only the temple of Lord Ram can come up in Ayodhya. Mr. Togadia was addressing the ‘Hindu Samajotsava’ organised by
The Centenary celebrations of the foundation of St. Lawrence parish of Belle took off to a grand start on Sunday, 2nd January 2011 with the celebration of the Confraternity Sunday (Compricho Aitar) with a solemn Mass, grand Eucharistic procession and the community
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Preparations for the â€annasantarapene’ (community meal) on the Confraternity Sunday, 2nd January 2011 have been in full-swing since the last week. Besides the vegetables and items that were received through â€Horekanike’ on Thursday, 30th December 2010
Come June 30 and 50 paise will be the minimum coin accepted in the country’s markets as all denominations below it will cease to be legal currency. “From this date, these coins (denomination of 25 paise and below) shall cease to be a legal tender for payment as well as on account,” the Finance
The Maharashtra government is reaping double benefits after banning country liquor from the state as the move has led to an increase in revenue by Rs 1200 crore and a drop in wife beating cases by 35%
Ignoring protests by political parties in Tamil Nadu, the Medical Council of India has decided to conduct a nationwide common entrance examination for admissions to medical colleges in the country. Announcing the decision, MCI Additional Secretary
Shirva Welfare Association Kuwait (SWAK) will be celebrating the Shirva Parish feast - 2011 in Kuwait on Friday, February 4th 2011. On this occasion, mass will be offered on the same day at 9.15 a.m. at the Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait, and the celebration / get-together
Parishioners of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor who could not participate in the “Horekanike” procession that was held on Thursday, 30th December 2010 due to unavoidable reasons, made it a point to bring their â€vojem’ of various types of vegetables, coconuts, raw bananas, plantain
Arabinda Rajkhowa, chairman of the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), was on Saturday released from the Guwahati Central Jail. “We are for unconditional peace talks with the
The small township of Moodubelle wore a festive look as hundreds of men and women in traditional dresses with band and â€chende’ went in a procession from the quadrangle of St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Thursday, 30th December 2010 at 3 pm carrying various
The Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Saturday announced it would not allow the Karnataka legislature, which begins its session Jan 6, to function till Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa quits. "Yeddyurappa has to go," former chief minister and JD-S
The parishioners of Belle bid adieu to the old year 2010 and welcomed New Year-2011 with Holy Hour and Thanksgiving Mass from 10.30 pm on 31st December 2010 to 1 am on 1st January 2011. The Holy Hour from 10.30 to 11.30 pm was conducted by Br. Mahesh D’Souza in a meaningful manner
The election was peaceful in the various Vidhana Sabha constituencies of Kaup such as Kaup, Shirva, Yellur, Padubidri, Udyavara Jilla Panchayath constituencies. But the response was dull from the voters as until noon in most of the places only 20 % voters only turned up for voting.
Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata’s dream is to see cars run on water and he has invested USD 15 million in a start-up firm supporting research in the field, an eminent
William Lobo (73), husband of Late Celestine Lobo, Kajarbettu, Moodubelle passed away on Friday, 31st December 2010 at 5.30 am at his residence after breif illness.
In the elections that are being held on Friday, 31st December 2010 for twin local bodies-Zilla and Taluk Panchayat, there was moderate polling in the Belle Grama Panchyat jurisdiction by 12 noon.
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa met Governor H.R. Bhardwaj in a bid to end the war of words between them Friday, exactly a week after dropping plans to complain to President Pratibha Patil against
The five-member Justice Srikrishna committee, which was constituted to asses the possibility of carving a separate state of Telangana out of Andhra Pradesh, is expected to submit its report to
Senior Janapada Vidvansa K. Lakshminarayana Kundanthaya, Dr. Manjarichandra and popular child actress Charithra Hegde will be honoured with Vidhyarathna award organized by Kaup Ananthraj Charitable Trust and Kaup Vidhyaniketana Group of Institutions during the functions
Madhya Pradesh Government officially celebrated Christmas at Chief Minister’s Residence in Bhopal along with around thousand five hundred Christians from across the state. The venue was decorated with twenty feet height star depicting the life of Christ, Crib, Christmas tree
Citibank manager Shivraj Puri, accused of cheating investors of over Rs.200 crore, surrendered before police and was taken into custody Thursday, almost two days
Mr. Paul Moras, President .Konkani writers Forum released a konkani poetry book, ’Moran Sanddleli Pakam’, written by Jo.Si. Siddakatte. "There is a need of standardization in Konkani."said Mr. Moras, the President of Konkani Writers Association. He appealed the gathering to fight
When I got a call from a friend asking me to write something about my experience of childhood which I spent in my beautiful village Moodubelle, I was taken aback for a few seconds as I did not know how to reply to my friend for his unusual request.[By Ivan Menezes]
It’s been seven months since high schools reopened this academic year. Yet, there are no signs of the promised bicycles to students from below the poverty line (BPL) families studying in government and aided
Tipplers can enjoy with the State Election Commission (SEC) relaxing prohibitory orders with regard to sale of liquor on the eve of the New Year. It will be in force from Thursday 6 am to Friday 8.30 pm.
Brief vacations and site seeing, that too visiting wonders of nature or historical monuments has been one of the desirable pastimes which provide an escape from one’s hectic routine life and career and enable in developing new contacts and
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The annual parish feast of St. John the Evangelist Church was celebrated with great devotion, joy and merriment by the parishioners of Pangala on Wednesday, 29th December 2010 at 10.30 am. Prior to the solemn feast Mass, at 10 am, Rev. Dr. Leslie D’Souza, parish priest
Kochi-based Vibes Visual and Media Private Limited said it will launch Indiavibes, claimed to be India’s first web TV, on New Year’s day. "We are focused on targeting people and not celebrities.
Rubbing the wrong side of law is not new for Bollywood’s enfant terrible Sanjay Dutt. The Bombay HC on Tuesday reportedly
The CBI today filed its closure report in a special court here in the two-and-a-half year-old sensational Aarushi murder case due to lack of evidence to nail anyone. In
St. Antony’s church celebrated the Christmas by presenting Tableau titled “Christmas Shanti Sandesha” at two places in the parish region. The Tableau was presented at Dendoorkatte and Kuntalnagar locality on 25th December 2010 on Christmas day. The tableau
KCA UK held the Christmas celebration, which is popularly known as ’Christmas Boom’ for the fourth successive year on December 26, 2010. Families belonging to different faith and communities participated in this fun filled Christmas Boom extravaganza. The event was held at
Just when consumers make a conscientious effort to stave off junk food pangs and reach for some wholesome fruit, here comes news that is distinctly hard to swallow. A deadly chemical, calcium carbide, is used widely across the country to artificially ripen fruit, risking
In order to attend to the emergency in the cities in Udupi District, 9 Hoysala emergency service vehicles have been released on Monday. These emergency vehicles have been formally inaugurated by P. Hemalatha – Deputy Commissioner of Udupi District at the District
Farmers in the State practising organic farming have an all-paid trip to Cuba coming their way. The government’s Organic Farming Mission has decided to send 1,000 farming couples to Cuba to get a peek into the organic farming revolution in the island nation, where 80 per
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday wrote to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) expressing his readiness to appear before the panel which is looking into the 2G spectrum allocation scam.
In a fence-mending move, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said he would meet Governor H R Bhardwaj once in 15 days as he stressed that there should not be any room for rift and
Bowing to the pressure from Congress MPs from Telangana, the party’s government in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday decided to withdraw all criminal cases filed during protests for a separate Telangana
About eight city buses were damaged by agitators as Shiv Sena-BJP sponsored Pune Bandh, called to protest against the removal of the statue of Dadoji Kondadev, a historical figure, started
National consumers day is celebrated in Udupi on Friday at the Girls P.U. College at Kadabettu. The celebration was jointly organized by Udupi District Consumer Forum, News Department and Weight & Measurement Office. The program was inaugurated by Prabhakar.
Christmas has been always a day of rejoicing to people around the world as the celebration of this feast has not only religious and spiritual significance but also social relevance. The faithful prepare themselves spiritually for this great feast of Christendom with the period of advent and
The Shri Ayyappa Bhakta Mandali of Sakinaka, a suburb of Mumbai performed the Ayyappaswami Mahapooje on Saturday, 25th December 2010 in the premises of Lakshminarayana temple in the Muhili village. Dinesh Devadiga, son of the famous Yakshagana
Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) Nottingham U.K. Celebrated Christmas, "Natal -2010" to share the peace and joy of Christmas on 25th December 2010 at St. Theresa’s Church Hall, Aspley, Nottingham. Vice President Mrs. Joyce Aranha welcomed the gathering
Commodore Jerome and Rose Castelino celebrated their Golden Wedding in a unique way that was quite a novel in Moodubelle on Sunday, 26th December 2010. In the morning, at 9 am, the Commodore hoisted the national flag at his residence while the â€Sound of Music’ Band
The State has been put on high alert, especially in the coastal areas, following a Central intelligence input that Bangalore is on the hit list of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba’s New Year plan to strike at important Indian cities.
They were allegedly flashed a 100-rupee note to exercise their franchise and those who did not succumb to the lure, are said to have been threatened. One-and-a-half years after the devastating floods which hit
A thick cloak of fog triggered by the continuing harsh winter on Sunday wreaked havoc on the national capital and its adjoining areas, disrupting air and rail traffic for the second consecutive day and
Congress MPs from the Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh today began a fast demanding withdrawal of police cases registered against all students and said they were not satisfied with the lifting of
The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday agreed to withdraw 135 cases against 834 persons involved in various agitations demanding the formation of a separate Telangana state, even as
The central government will investigate whether any official information was leaked to corporate lobbyist Niira Radia by Bharatiya Janata Party general secretary
The mystery behind the murder of Payal Sureka (29), a Dell employee, refuses to be unravelled despite claims of the City police that the case has been cracked with the
Around 30 percent of the over 10 million electorate in 12 Karnataka districts had voted by 1 p.m. Sunday in the first round of bitterly-fought elections to the local
Kannada Sangha successfully organized the Grand Kannada cultural Extravanza “The Kannada Vaibhava-2010” at the Al Raja School Auditorium on the 17th Dec’2010. The cultural heritage of India’s Karnataka state was on display at this Megha event. Top artists, writers and entertainers
Mangalore Airport completed 59 years on Saturday 25th December 2010 and stepped into 60th year. In these six decades the airport had grown into a modern airport today. The airport was inaugurated on 25th December 1951 by Pandith Javaharlal Nehru, who was the Prime Minister
It was an evening of thanksgiving, joy, fun and frolic as the Lourdes Kanajar Association-Emirates (LKAE)-Dubai celebrated tenth anniversary of the establishment of the association on Saturday, 25th December 2010, the Christmas Day at 5 pm in the parish hall
Christmas, the feast celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ was celebrated at Kanajar. The Christmas celebrations began on Christmas Eve at 7 pm with the Parish choir singing traditional Christmas carols. The carols were followed by the Eucharistic celebration at 7.35 pm
Sleaze scandals involving self-styled godman Nityananda and minister Haratalu Halappa rocked the Yeddyurappa-led BJP government in Karnataka that had to face criticism not only from the public but also
People in the city were pleasantly surprised when a giant 16-foot statue of Santa Claus was taken in a procession by the Udupi Zilla Nagarika Samiti here on Friday. In fact, it was the cynosure of all eyes. Below the float, two boys dressed as Santa Claus waved at the people,
The CBI Friday raided Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi’s homes and office here and in Pune in connection with irregularities in the conduct of the October games
The Christians of coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kasargod celebrated Christmas with great pomp and gaiety. While most of the churches had the grand Christmas mass at night, a few had it at mid-night. Bishop Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza concelebrated the grand mass
Following the unpleasant act of stealing of the centenary Banners during the last night by unknown miscreants for reasons best known to them and daylong commotion and police activity, new banners with the schedule of the Centenary programme were raised in
The Syndicate Branch of Moodubelle kept up the tradition of celebrating Christmas along with the customers on Friday, 24th December 2010 at 4.30pm. K. Santosh Kamath, General Manager, Regional office, Udupi was the Chief Guest. Other guests included, Fr. Paul Sequeira, principal
The annual Christmas programme was held in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Friday, 24th December 2010 between 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. The programme started with prayer by high school students. Students from all the classes of high school and PU College presented
In a daring act of hooliganism, some unknown miscreants have stolen centenary banners from outside, the main entrance of the Church, opposite the bus stand and some in Naalkubeedhi. The large banners with the entire programme from 25th December 2010 to 5th January
Students from Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor-Meenakshi from Secondary-B Section, Sunitha Lobo and Anusha from Secondary-A Section and Wilma Vaz from Pre-Vocational-B Section were selected for the Floor Hockey team at Bangalore on 15th November
On Thursday, 23rd of December 2010 Christmas was celebrated meaningfully at 3 places in Kanajar-Bailur, Ranganpalke and Palli. This program to spread the message of Christmas was arranged by Kanajar Parishioners. At 3.45 PM the procession led by Santa Claus began from Kanajar
’’As many as 1,300 Bethany nuns in 168 convents in India and abroad continue to live the spiritual legacy the Founder bequeathed on us and serve the poor and the marginalised,’’ said Rev Sr M Wilberta BS, the superior general of Bethany congregation. Speaking on the 50th death
The fast developing city of Udupi witnessed the entrance of Carol Builders and Developers owned by Pravin Menezes of Kundapur with their maiden housing project near Old Hanuman Garage Road, near Tata Show Room, Chitpadi, Udupi on Thursday, 23rd December 2010
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar ushered in the spirit of Christmas with the Children’s Christmas party that was organized on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Skills Development Center, Qatar. And in a place where not many Christmassy activities happen, this children’s celebration
Launching its two-month long campaign against corruption, the BJP-led NDA on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to either face a Joint Parliamentary Committee on the 2G
People in Mysore went to bed wrapped up in more blankets than usual on Wednesday night with the city experiencing its coldest December night in 117 years at 9.8 degrees Celsius.
Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare group Badr Al Samaa has said it is targeting Indian market with a 300-bedded super specialty hospital in Mangalore. "A 300 bed super specialty hospital is getting ready in
Entire Britain was covered with the blanket of unprecedented snow for 20 years. People hardly ventured outside their homes. Abandoned and damaged vehicles could be seen on all motorways and roads. It was a catch22 situation for UK Konkans either to cancel or
Supping hot dosa or idli at your favourite eatery may turn out to be a costlier affair this season. According to KN Vasudeva Adiga, founder of Adiga’s chain of hotels, several hoteliers have decided to hike the
On the occasion of the Centenary celebration of the foundation of the parish of Belle dedicated to St. Lawrence, it would be the right time to place on record the institutions that have shaped the lives of many of the parishioners in and outside Belle. Among these institutions, St. Lawrence Club
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The Centre on Tuesday announced a relief of Rs. 400 crore to provide succour to rain-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, a move aimed at countering the political fall-out of
The war of words between Governor H R Bhardwaj and the ruling BJP took an ugly turn on Tuesday with the ruling party threatening to’’throw the Governor out’’
The long wait and excitement the Hyssna Miss Daijiworld contest had given rise to, is almost coming to an end. Last date for the public voting for the contest happened to be December 20, 2010, and the three most photogenic faces have since been chosen jointly by the general public
The organising committee of Koosamma Shambu Shetty Memorial Ladies Throwball Tournament has announced its annual tournament to be played on 14th January, 2011 (Friday) from 8 am to 6 pm at Abu Dhabi Indian School Ground - Abu Dhabi. The tournament will be inaugurated
Today onion price is hovering around Rs 70.000. " Pyaz rula Raha Hai" is the common refrain that we see today in news channels and read in news papers. If we can make an assessment of the last five to ten years, we find that the agricultural production in India as well as
Once sleepy township of Moodubelle has become quite active with increasing activities and mobility of the people. The vehicular traffic on the main road has become quite hectic and sometimes the road gets congested with verities of large medium and small vehicles including bikes and scooters
As a part of the tri-centenary celebrations of the foundation of the Milagres Church in Mangalore, a Konkani Music concert named â€Premal Saanz’ was presented by the renowned singer Prem Kumar on Sunday 19the December 2010. Prem Kumar took this opportunity
If you go looking for onion rava dosa in a Chennai hotel these days, chances are you will be disappointed. Owing to the prices of vegetables - and onions in particular - skyrocketing, many hotels and homes have curtailed their menus! While the wholesale rate of onion
Perhaps never in its past has the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had so much at stake in panchayat elections as in the upcoming one in Karnataka where it is in power for the
Rebel leader YS Jaganmohan Reddy launched his 48-hour ’Lakshya Deeksha’, hunger-strike for farmers, on the banks of river Krishna here on Tuesday.
The Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre in Pamboor celebrated Christmas in a meaningful manner on Tuesday, 21st December 2010. Sr. Vinny Gonsalves, the Principal of theInstitution warmly welcomed the chief guest-Sr. Thelma Lewis, Sr. Gracy Antony-the Provincial
The Valedictory function of the three month Infection Control Campaign was held on 17th Dec 2010 at the Sanjeevani Hall at KMC Hospital Attavar. The infection Control
Dealing yet another blow to BJP government in Karnataka, Governor H R Bhardwaj today said he was not satisfied with Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa’s reply to his two letters about corruption charges
Jerald Alva (Babuti, Jerry), (48), son of the late John Alva and late Roman Alva, husband of Shalet J Alva, father of Jocil Sweeny Alva, brother of Anitha Alva
Biggest cake show is here and if you are planning to get a bite, it is only for your eyes to relish and not for your taste buds. Organised at Mangalore Kudla Jumbo Discount Shopping festival by United Events at St Agnes Special School grounds on Monday, the show left the onlookers
Onion, the â€King of Vegetables’ and an indispensible ingredient of Indian cuisine and even common preparations as vegetables, curries and salads has become elusive in the market and whatever has been available is of mediocre quality that too for a high price that consumers had
Though Christmas is nearly a week away, the parish community of Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Udupi celebrated Christmas in a unique way in the evening of Sunday, 19th December 2010. There was holy Mass, cultural programme and community dinner
Telugu Desam President president N. Chandrababu Naidu, who is on a hunger strike demanding compensation for farmers, was forcibly taken into custody and shifted to hospital in the
Tourism in Kerala, which has so far targeted beaches, forests and backwaters, will soon showcase the glory of the 3000-year old Muziris port, unveiling the state`s heritage to the world. The Muziris
Christine D’Souza (93) popularly known as ’Allibai’, wife of late Louis D’Souza, Thota House, Balkunje passed away on Sunday, 19th December 2010.
Jerry Niddodi, a prominent Konkani writer, has been chosen for â€Daiji Literary Award’ for 2011. This announcement has been made by Daiji Dubai, renowned forum of Konkani writers in Dubai, in a press statement. Jerry Niddodi was chosen for the award from a list of 3 candidates
Congress, on Sunday amended its constitution to extend its party president’s term to five years from the current three years. An amendment to this effect was passed at the 83rd Congress
Amorous aviators beware. Misbehaving with the pretty young air hostesses, especially on duty, could mean getting banished from cockpits for a long period, apart from other legal proceedings.
A day after Dell Corporation staffer Payal Sureka was found brutally murdered at her J P Nagar house, the police suspect that a man in his late 20s or early 30s and who
BJP national leader Lal Krishna Advani called upon a large gathering at Nehru Maidan here not to quarrel with â€Angreji’ (English langauge), but to quarrel with â€Angreziyath (western culture). Speaking as the chief guest at the valedictory of 25-day First WKCC
Fireworks at the corniche on Saturday night, 18th December 2010, on the occasion of Qatar’s National Day illuminated the skies of Doha. At 08.00 pm in the night the spectacular array of fireworks coloured the sky and the sound of the display was equally impressive.
A free medical camp was organised jointly by the Lions Club of Shirva-Manchakal and Pamboorians of Qatar on Sunday, 19th December 2010 from 11 am to 4 pm at Mansa Rehabilitation and Training Centre at Pamboor-Padubelle with the help of the Kasturba Medical College, Attavar
With the passing days, the residents of Moodubelle have been getting various services without having to travel to other towns and cities. In this list of services, another service, that of opticals is being added on Sunday, 19th December 2010 when Fr. Paul Sequeira
When little Priyanka Jha could not be traced till late Thursday night, her mother Anjali, though worried, nursed hope of her survival as she thought that Priyanka would have been sold or kidnapped. “I thought that we would get her back within a day or two, with the help of police,”
Qatar began the celebrations of National Day on Saturday, 18th December 2010, with an impressive parade at the Corniche in the morning at 08.30 am. The country’s historical and cultural legacy and military prowess were showcased in the hour long parade.
A man was detained at Mumbai airport on Saturday after an anonymous phone caller informed the police in the metropolis that he
It is but rarely that great people walk on the sands of time and leave their footprints for others to follow. Commodore Jerome Castelino is such a person whose life and career gives an amazing insight into the hard work, determination,
A shocking incident of the obnoxious medieval practice of child sacrifice has come to light in Mangalore City. A three-year-old girl child was allegedly sacrificed
An alleged witchcraft practitioner and two others were remanded to judicial custody till January 1 by a local court here today in
The Pakistan Army was involved in the Mumbai terrorist attack, India’s National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon told
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait (KWAK), hosted its fun-filled and prestigious first Volley ball tournament for Men and Throw ball tournament for women, respectively, at the American International School’s indoor stadium, Maidan Hawalli. A large crowd gathered to witness
Christmas has been one of the eagerly awaited seasons of the year througout the world. Not only Christians but all people in one way or the other manifest their affinity to the Christmas spirit as it signifies the birth of the messanger of peace and goodwill among the nations of the world.
A 29-year-old woman employee of IT major Dell Corporation was found brutally murdered at her J P Nagar single bedroom flat here on Friday evening. The victim, identified as Payal Surekha from Assam and a senior technical assistant with the IT giant, was reportedly stabbed
The D C Office at Manipal End Point, which is in the finishing stage of construction has been released Rs. 7 crores by Chief Minister Yediyoorappa, which is required to complete the work. Upon completion of the work, the D C Office will be inaugurated by end of January 2011.
The first of India’s six C-130J Super Hercules air lifters, considered the world’s most advanced transport aircraft, purchased from the US in a $ 1 billion deal has been delivered to
Reacting to his reported statement that “radicalised Hindu groups” posed a bigger threat than outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba,
Udupi-Chikmagalur MP D.V. Sadananda Gowda and president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) district unit Udaykumar Shetty released the first list of the party’s candidates for zilla and taluk panchayat
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, who is on a three-day visit to India, will be accorded a
All of them are 70-plus years old – wives, mothers, grandmothers and even a great-grandmother, in one case. But for a few
The cultural heritage of India’s Karnataka state will be on display at the â€Kannada Vaibhava 2010’, a mega event to be organized by the Kannada Sangha at the Al Raja School, Manama here on Friday December 17. Top artists, writers and entertainers from Karnataka
Our Lady of Dolours Church, which is popularly known as Bela Church, at Bela near Kumble in Kasaragod district is one of the prominent historic places in the region. The Church, which was built in 1892, is not only a tourist destination but also is a serene prayer centre
The elderly and the disabled were all smiles at Cheshire Home, Mangalore with Santa, X’mas tree, tinsel balls, bells, crib, carols
A day after Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) raised petrol prices, state-run Indian
In a major relief to commuters, Goa Chief Minister, Digamber Kamat, said that two and
One of the oldest buildings in the heart of the city has been refurbished and opened to the public as a guesthouse. Owned by the Karnataka Christian Education Society, which was formerly known as Basel Mission, the bungalow at Balmatta has been christened Basel House.
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A new era in St. Lawrence Parish of Belle had started with the building and inauguration of the beautiful and magnificent new church building in 2006. By this time there had been all-round progress in terms of education and material
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Former Karnataka chief minister S. Bangarappa on Wednesday quit the Congress and joined Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S), making it the ninth time he has
Battling allegations of corruption and nepotism, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said he would soon
Prison Ministry India, the national voluntary organization working for the release, renewal and rehabilitation of prisoners as well as women in distress, celebrated the Christmas and the New Year with the inmates of Central Prison, Bangalore on 15th december.
10 Lakhs Fund Distributed to the members of Fisher Women Sangha of Udupi District, by Mangalore Fishing Federation Under State Govt. Self Employment Program on Sunday. Upon distribution of the cheques to the members, Yashpal A. Suvarna – President of Udupi and
Waste being dumped on the roadside between Balmatta and Hampankatta in Mangalore will soon become a thing of the past. Mangalore City Corporation is planning
Kerala Police on Tuesday filed a chargesheet against Kannada film actress Jayamala, four years after she made a
Shri Ananteshwara Devasthana, at Vittal, is one of the earliest established temples in the Kanaras of our community. The annual Rathotsava held on Champa Shashti – where devotees come from far and wide- from the surrounding villages to different corners
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday hit out at the Congress for labelling his government as corrupt, saying it does not have moral right to criticise others as it has made the entire country hang its head in shame over the 2G spectrum scam.
Twenty-eight people, most of them women and children, drowned when a maxi-cab in which they were travelling plunged into the Unabattinakere near Marase Gate on the stretch between Mysore and Nanjangud (on National Highway 212), about 10 km from here, on Tuesday.
As the Zilla Panchayath and Thaluk Panchayath elections are scheduled during the celebration of Christmas and New Year, the leaders of the community have urged to reschedule the election dates. The community leaders submitted the apeal on this matter
The Udupi Taluk Level “Prathibha Karanji” Competitions were held at Sri. Mahalaxmi English Medium School, Uchichila on 2nd and 3rd of December 2010. In these competitions the students of St. Lawrence English Medium High School, Moodubelle, secured 1st place in Tulu Skit
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal arrived here on Monday night after clinching her third Super Series title of the year at the Hong Kong Open in Wanchai.
In an embarrassment to former Chief Justice of India K. G. Balakrishnan, Supreme Court Judge H. L. Gokhale on
Mrs. Stella Mascarenhas(74), Stella villa, Kappandakariya, Moodubelle, wife of late Mathias Mascarenhas passed away on Sunday, 12th December 2010 at 10.30am
Rony D’Cunha from Kuwait (Song: Bharat thun mahan, Album: Taran) and Ulfa Khwaja (Song: Paausa dissani, Album: L’Amour) won the Best Male Singer and Best Female Singer of 2009 respectively at
It has been less than six months since the ice-breaking inaugural meet of Pamboorians in Qatar. The parishioners met again on Friday, 10th December 2010, a day most of them can take a breather from work here in Qatar. This occasion marked the first ever collective celebration of their
The prestigious Rachana Awards instituted by Rachana, Catholic Chamber of Commerce & Industry, will be presented to five distinguished personalities for their contribution in various fields, on December 19 2010 at a colorful function at the Milagres Jubilee Hall, Mangalore.
The Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA), Nottingham (UK), organized Christmas carols on Saturday December 11 here and surrounding areas, covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Mansfield. Despite severe cold and snow around, the enthusiastic
In a gruesome incident, a software engineer allegedly killed his wife, cut the body into pieces and hid it in a deep freezer for nearly two months here, police said. The incident came to light when brother of the 33-year-old victim Anupama Gulati on Sunday
Hundreds of people witnessed the Kadri Sri Manjunatha Devara Kambla, popularly known as the Kadri Kambla, at the Sri Machendranatha and Sri Gorakshanatha marshy field tracks here on Sunday.
National level kabbaddi tournament for men and women organized by SK Sports club Udyavara, pulled a sparkling start here in Udyavara. The programme began with a welcome speech by Errol Gonsalves. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Sudarshan - President of
Iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar’s record-breaking one-day International double century has found a place in Time magazine’s ’Top 10 Sports Moments’ of the year.
Even as the deadline for ’Hyssna Miss Daijiworld’ contest ended on Friday December 10, a flood of entries from beautiful faces around the world have gone on to prove the immense popularity of the contest, thus making it all the more exciting. A record 1241 entries have been received
Further to earlier announcement, KWAK sports organize committee together with excucutive committee announce count down for the Dec-17 tournament which will be held at the American International School, Maiden Hawalli, Kuwait. KWAK is organizing this event for the first time in Kuwait
The ’Outlook’ magazine on Saturday made public more tapped conversations involving lobbyist Niira Radia and said that it had "unearthed" 800 new such conversations.
UK Konkans, one of the first Mangalorean organisations in the UK is pleased announce the grand celebration of Christmas Day on 19th December 2010 at Addlestone Community Centre, Surrey KT15 2NJ. This is one of the few occasions where Mangaloreans from all
It was an exciting day for the St Francis Xavier Association, Mudarangady Parishioners (SFX KUTAM) living in the UAE. A fun day family picnic was held at Safa Park Dubai with around 80 members happily gathering in this blissful day picnic. The picnic was organized by
As part of the 3 day celebrations on the occasion of his 80th birthday, Pejawar Mutt pontiff Sri Vishwesha Theertha Swamiji visited schools and the patients in the hospital. On Saturday morning Swamiji visited Poornaprajna P.U. College. He then visited the Gandhi Hospital and distributed fruits.
Wrapped in a bond of joyous family reunion with their lost son after nearly 16 years, an aged Muslim couple from Andhra Pradesh had a touching take to offer on religious amity with their catholic action.
He shifted his residence nearer to the church as he wanted his family to attend daily mass. He started dealing with religious articles and making them available at cheaper rate to the people through his small shop. As the devotion and piety ran down
Mr.Salvador D’Souza (84), husband of Anjaline D’Souza, PSD Villa, Ninjoor Village passed away on sunday, 12th December 2010
Former Karnataka Chief Minister S Bangarappa has given a hint about his quitting Congress again and joining JDS led by former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda.
Udupi Talulk Panchayth and Zilla Panchayath elections will be held on 31st December 2010 as announced by Hemalatha P. - Deputy Commissioner of Udupi, during the press conference on Friday. She also said that the counting will be on 04th January 2011. The last dates for submitting
Domestic lenders Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda and HDFC Bank Friday hiked their lending and deposit rates by up
Thrilling traditional Shri Kshethra Kodamanithayi and Shri Kukkinandaya Daiva Kambla celebration is held in Ninjoor grama at Karkala Taluk on Thursday 09th December 2010 in the afternoon from 02.00 pm to 06.00 pm. The wet fields were prepared well in advance.
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait, An association of Kanajarians residing in Kuwait celebrated their Parish Feast on 6th of December 2010. This feast is celebrated in Kuwait every year with the support of all the Kanajarian families residing in Kuwait and also in adoration
After Congress leader Digvijaya Singh claimed that Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare chief, who was killed on 26/11, had told him about
Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde’s despair and helplessness is increasingly becoming evident in his public statements. On Friday at a Meet the Press programme, he said corruption has crept into the judiciary as well the media.
In an attempt to make all the billing works convenient for the public, a team of Mangaloreans led by engineer PC Hashir have developed a billing and bill management portal ‘BillMailID’.
The district government Wenlock Hospital here has taken its ’private-public partnership’ model too seriously and has given a small portion of the parking premises at the hospital to a private car showroom for displaying vehicles, that too free of cost, for two days.
The four-day celebrations of 80th birthday of Pejawar mutt seer Sri Vishweshatheertha Sripada was inaugurated at the premises of Sri Krishna temple on Friday.
Varsha, a student of class 9 in St. Aloysius School, is getting ready to participate in the next national-level school games athletic meet in Pune to be held in January.
India on Friday conducted a test of its nuclear capable surface- to-surface Agni II plus missile - a modified version of the Agni II strategic missile - from a defence base in Orissa
Terming human trafficking as a "cold" and "cruel" fact, Home Minister P Chidambaram Friday said there was a need to sensitise people dealing with the crime including the police and the judiciary.
The “Puttani Kalarava” programme organised by Alevoor Gram Panchayat, Lions Club, and other organisations at Alevoor recently brought not just the talent of children to the fore, but also delivered messages about health. To drive home the message that children should be given
After her visit to Manipal, President Prathibha Patil, who arrived at the venue of Konkani Ekta Divas celebration at around 12:00 am on Thursday 09 December 2010, where she was offered a traditional â€pan uddak’ welcome by Louis J Pinto, the President of Mandd Sobhann,
The new building of T. A. Pai Management Institute is inaugurated by President of India Prathibha Patil in the morning on Thursday 09 December 2010. Later she watered the plants. Dr. V. S. Acharya – Higher Education Minister of Karnataka, Hansraj Bhradwaj – Governer of Karnataka,
Karisma and her hubby Sanjay Kapur are at war again. The couple, that has had a troubled marriage from the very time they tied the knot in 2003, is all set to part ways
The season of scams, it seems, is not yet over, at least for Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and his family. The Janata Dal (Secular) on Wednesday made fresh
Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday turned 65 years old but there will be no celebrations to mark her birth day. As per reports, Congress chief has decided to stay away from any kind of celebrations
Tata Group supremo Ratan Tata today termed as "politically motivated" the efforts of the GSM lobbyists, including Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar, saying their endeavour was to
Lenin Karuppan, who released video clippings of Nityananda Swami in sexual acts, Thursday accused the Swami of
The former international cricketer Ravi Shastri launched the “Adhara Deepa” scheme of Paryaya Shiroor Math here on Wednesday. The “Adhara Deepa” scheme aims at helping to provide employment to unemployed degree holders.
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A new era in the history of St. Lawrence Parish, Belle began to unfold with the arrival of Rev. Dr. Valerian D’Souza as the tenth parish priest on 14 May 2003. The fact that he had earlier served the Belle parish as an assistant parish priest 38 years ago
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Bombay High Court on Wednesday granted injunction to BCCI discarded IPL franchisee- Kings XI Punjab with regard to the termination notice issued against them by
Nine members of the Indian cricket team, including skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and senior batsman Sachin Tendulkar, left
Turning the heat on former Telecom Minister A Raja in the multi-crore 2G spectrum scam, CBI today carried out searches at his residences in Delhi and Chennai besides
"Alcohol use and sex were rampant at Swami Nithyananda’s Dhyanapeetha ashram in Bidadi," a victim who was allegedly raped has deposed before the
The Udupi district unit of Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike (KKSV) on Tuesday said that activists allegedly belonging to the Bajrang Dal had assaulted a woman
The Justice Somashekhar Commission of Inquiry has completed its probe into the November 28 attacks on several churches in Dakshina Kannada and other parts of the state. The commission received 1,019 petitions and examined 754 witnesses over 300 days, with 34
Syndicate Bank Moodubelle Branch celebrated its customer meet for the year 2010 at the Branch premises on Tuesday 07th December 2010. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle presided over the function. Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira - Principal
Members of the Rashtriya Parisara Mathu Vanyajeevi Premigala Okoota, Bejai, here who found 31 eggs of sea turtles on the beach off Mulki near here on December 3 handed over the same to the deputy
Terror struck Varanasi on Tuesday when a low intensity blast ripped through a crowded bathing ghat on the banks of River Ganga during evening prayers, killing a two-year-old girl and injuring around 25
Eighty-five lifeguards managing the rescue and security operations on Goa’s beaches went on strike today demanding hike in salary. The guards are attached to Drishti Beach
The Supreme Court today ordered a ban on the sale of tobacco products like gutkha and pan masala in plastic pouches from March 2011
Canute D’souza, a Shirva parishioner residing in Sharjah, was unanimously elected as the president of USWAS (UAE’s St Mary’s Welfare Association Shirva), at a meeting held recently. D’souza, working in Dubai since the last several years, had functioned as an
Prathibha Patil – President of India arrived in Manipal on Wednesday, 08th December 2010. She was welcomed with flower bouquet by Dr. V. S. Acharya - Education Minister of Karnataka. Also, Hemalatha P. – Deputy Commissioner of Udupi District, Gladis Almeida – President
Four persons are injured as a Tipper collided with Omni Car on National Highway 17 at Uliyaragoli near Kothalkatte on Sunday 05 December 2010. Tipper driver lost the control and collided with the Omni tourist car which was coming from Kundapura and going to
The new building of T. A. Pai Management Institute is ready for the inaguration by President of India Prathibha Patil at 10.00 am on Thursday 09 December 2010. T. A. Pai Management Institute is founded in 1984 by T. A. Pai and it is one of the world famous institute.
World Disabled Day was celebrated at Manasa School Pamboor on Monday 06th December 2010. It was a special day for all the children of Manasa, who received gifts and prices, sweets and tasty meals. Sr. Vinny Gonsalves - Principal welcomed the Chief Guest
Indian Social Club Muscat had organized the dance competition “Dance Mania” in Muscat. Priyanka Mendonca of Moodubelle had participated in this competition in the categories of Solo and as well as Group dance under the team name “Green Chillies” In the preliminary
Rotary Sports Meet 2010 is held at Gandhi Maidan, Kundapura on Sunday 05th December 2010. This sports meet was jointly organized by Rotary District 3180 Sports Committee and Rotary Club, Kundapura. “Mr. World” Raymond D’Souza inaugurated the sports
Countdown began as hours left for the arrival of President Prathibha Patil to Manipal. She will be arriving Wednesday (today) evening at about 04.45 pm from Mangalore and will be welcomed at the helipad constructed in the Manipal Football stadium. She would then rest at Hotle Vallyview
Akshatha of 10 years with broken skin on the whole body is suffering from rare skin decease. Her parents are exhausted and are helpless. Life of the little girl is horrible as she suffers severe pain in her whole body. The skin of the whole body has dried and broken and
Mrs. Evline Alva (78), wife of late Leo Alva of St. Francis Xavier II ward (Kattingeri) passed away on Sunday, 5th December 2010 due to heart attack.
Even when people in rural areas make hue and cry for bus services, about 30 private bus permits issued by the Mangalore Road Transport Authority are remaining unused as the operators do not ply buses on the
South Kenara Photographars Association (S.K.P.A) ® D.K – Udupi, Udupi Region and Prasad Netralaya, Udupi jointly organized free Eye Testing camp at Prasad Netralaya, Udupi on Sunday 05th December 2010 at evening 03.00 pm. The inaugural function was presided over
Like any other youth dreaming of greener pastures, 29-year-old Santhosh Nicolas too tried his fortune in Dubai, hoping to uplift his poor family, of which he is, or was, the sole breadwinner. Now, for the past one-and-a-half years, Nicolas has been lying in Rashid Hospital
Country’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) Monday raised deposit rates by up to 150 basis points or 1.5 percent across various maturities, a move that will provide better returns to people with fixed deposits
Thick fog enveloped the Indira Gandhi International Airport here this morning delaying some flights. Low visibility procedures were initiated at the airport in the wee hours
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said separatists in the state should enter into a dialogue with the Centre to resolve the Kashmir issue.
Delhi Police late Saturday arrested a fourth accused from Sohna district in Haryana in connection with the rape of a call centre
St. Cecily’s Composite P.U. College celebrated Golden Jubilee on 03rd December 2010. Rev. Fr. Baptist Minezes - Episcopal Vicar formally inaugurated the celebration by lighting the lamp. Oscar Fernandes - Congress Leader and Former Central Minister was the chief guest.
“Christmas with Jesus “ A unique programme organised by Social activist Mrs. Felix Dcosta today at Fathima Retreat house Mangalore. 400 children’s from around Mangalore participated in the event. Program began with Christmas Carols and Holy Eucharist mass.
Nithya Sahaya Matha High School, Arkula, Farangeepete, celebrated their Ruby (40th) Jubilee celebration on Saturday 04th December evening at school grounds. Program was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Basil Vas - Parish priest of Alanagar church Moodbidri, who is also an
Kochi team will continue to be part of Indian Premier League (IPL) as BCCI Governing Council okayed Kochi papers and new shareholding pattern because of which
French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Saturday expressed his country’s full support to development of India’s civil nuclear programme but felt access to this industry was "restricted".
Coinciding with the anniversary of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, the Centre on Friday filed a curative petition seeking enhancement of the compensation of $ 470 million determined by the Supreme Court
It was not only his Bidadi ashram where Nithyananda, alias Rajasekharan, allegedly
Thousands of Konkani speaking Catholics from Goa and coastal Karnataka who are residing in Doha celebrated the Feast of St. Francis Xavier the Spanish priest regarded as the "Goincho Saib" on 03rd December 2010 at the Church of Our Lady of The Rosary, Doha Qatar.
Deacon Valerian Castelino is ordained as Priest on 3rd December, 2010, at St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, by Rt. Rev. Lumen Monteiro DD, the Bishop of the Diocese of Agartala, Tripura, North East. The theme of the Eucharist was “My Grace is sufficient for you”.
Officials from the Chief Minister’s secretariat today inspected records of lands owned by former Prime Minister H D Devegowda’s family, as it visited the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Hassan.
The much awaited Dance Mania 2010 Finals were conducted under the patronage of Indian Social Club Muscat on Saturday, 27th Nov 2010 at Al Falaj Hotel Ruwi, Muscat. The dance competitions were conducted in the categories of Individual, Duets and Group dances of
Managalore Konkans lifted the prestigious Lourdes Kanajar cup in well fought Throw ball tournament hosted by Lourdes Kanajar Association Emirates after it defeated Bunts Dubai in finals here today, while Ace Spikers emerged as the winners in Volleyball tournament
"Koteda Babbu" yakshagana was performed by the talented artists of famous Sri Durgaparameshwari Kripaposhitha Yakshagana Mandali of Sakinaka on Saturday 27 November 2010 at Sakinaka, Mumbai. The yakshagana which was highly appreciated by the large audiences
Tobacco major ITC and Godfrey Phillips India (GPI) have suspended their production nationwide from December 1 to protest the recent order by the Centre for health warnings on cigarette
Jnanapeeth awardee and well known theatre personality Girish Karnad today said he would not accept the ’Puttanna Kanagal Award’ given by the Karnataka government. In a brief press note Karnad said, "I have thanked the Director, Kannada and Culture for awarding the Puttanna Kanagal
The land scam charges rocking the BJP ministry in Karnataka claimed its first political victim today when IT and BT Minister Katta Subramanya Naidu resigned, a day after the Lokayukta filed an FIR
Francis Aranha (56), husband of Pauline Aranha and father of Priya Flavia and Ivan Lloyd of Priya Villa, St. Anne II ward, Edmeru suddenly passed away in Kuwait
Allocation of portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers triggered a major rebellion against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy late Wednesday, as two ministers resigned
National Service Program Red Ribbon Club and Dr. A. C. Baliga Memorial Hospital Doddangudde jointly organized street drama at Udupi, on December 1st being the World Aids Day to spread public awareness on the deadly decease. Curious people
December 1st being the World Aids Day, Manipal Sand Artists created sand sculpture at Malpe Beach to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, which was organized by Health Department. The sand sculpture with various slogans in boards displayed beside was giving a strong message on awareness,
Jochim Thimothi Fernandes (65), Husband of Leena Fernandes, Fernandes house, Kattigeri Post, Moodubelle, passed away on Thursday at 3.30 am, 2nd December 2010 at his residence after a breif illness.
Former Congress MP Y S Jaganmohan Reddy would launch a political party “as soon as possible” after holding consultations with his supporters all over Andhra Pradesh.
Parish Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes Church celebrated in a grand manner on Wednesday 01st December 2010. It was the culmination day of 5 days celebration - the annual parish feast and Thanksgiving Day. The theme was “My soul glorifies the Lord”.
Wannabe singing sensations Prajakta Shukre and Abhijeet Sawant, their biggest claim to fame was as participants of ‘Indian
Golden girl Ashwini Chidananda Shetty, who made the country proud at the recently concluded Asian Games, on Tuesday said her next goal was bagging
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy Wednesday constituted a 39-member new Council of Ministers by dropping five ministers, including two loyalists of rebel MP Jagan
Young Virat Kohli will be the cynosure of all eyes as a new-look India seek to continue the team`s dominating run at home in the current calendar when they take on New
’Hyssna Miss Daijiworld’ photogenic contest announced by daijiworld.com on the occassion of 10th anniversary celebration has generated great interest from the youngsters all around the world. The contest has been floded with entries from at least 24 countries
Two key loyalists of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Wednesday launched a broadside against JD (S) leader H D Kumaraswamy, amid indications that BJP is
By this time Belle parish had made considerable progress especially in the field of education. First the high school and later the Junior College enabled the students to acquire education in Belle itself at least till the PUC. Those who wanted to continue higher college education could
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Writer Arundhati Roy, Hurriyat hawk Syed Ali Shah Geelani and others were on Monday booked on charges of sedition by Delhi Police for their "anti-India" speech at a
When the name of the Miss Runner Up was announced to receive the certificate at the “Mandd Sobhann” event on Sunday
In a move that will give major relief to millions of subscribers, telecom regulator TRAI will today announce new guidelines to
Golden girl Ashwini Chidananda Akkunje Shetty of Kundapura, who won gold medals for India in the recently concluded Asian Games in China and Commonwealth Games in Delhi earlier, was given a warm welcome at Udupi on Tuesday, November 30.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and Speaker K G Bopaiah on a petition filed by five MLAs challenging their disqualification from the Assembly. After the Karnataka High Court had upheld the disqualification of five
There was enthusiasm, anticipation and some anxiety among the youth who had turned up at the two-day Job Fair, which began at the Ammanni Ramanna Shetty Hall here on Friday. The fair was organised by the Skill Commission, the Department of Employment and Training,
Dentists in the city have performed root canal surgery on a giant scale to rid a 27-year-old elephant of chronic tusk ache, officials said Friday. A three-member team of dentists helped by a veterinary surgeon carried out the two-and-a-half-hour operation on the male
Renovated Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kanajar is inaugurated by Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore on Monday, 29th November 2010. In the morning Rev. Fr. Alwyn D’Cunha, Parish Priest received Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius D’Souza at the entrance tower.
Fourteen months after Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy died in a helicopter crash, his son Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy Monday resigned from the Congress and from parliament. Jagan’s mother Vijayalakshmi also quit the Congress as well as her Andhra Pradesh assembly seat.
Confraternity Sunday was celebrated on 28th of November 2010 at our Lady of Lourdes Church Kanajar in preparation for the Parish Feast with the theme â€Through the Eucharist – let us strengthen the bond of parishioners". The Eucharistic Celebrations began at 8.30 am.
Booking travel tickets, flats in an apartment and vehicles is common. But have you come across the concept of booking
In a bid to end Parliament impasse, the government on Sunday reached out to the BJP saying it was ready for a discussion on 2G spectrum issue and a Supreme Court-monitored CBI probe but rejected
The deadlock in Parliament showed no signs of ending on with both the government and the Opposition firmly sticking to their positions on Joint
Udupi district has been hogging limelight in the last couple of days. Sports buffs have been clicking Google to search two places-Akkunji and Hermunde. Two girls from
It is indeed a matter of great pride and satisfaction for a family not only to witness but also be part of the growth of an institution, organization or even a small township like Belle. The D’Sa family that had migrated from Shirva to Mattar and later to Belle at the turn of the twentieth
A local Court on Saturday directed the Delhi police to lodge an FIR against hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani and writer Arundhati Roy on charge of sedition for their alleged anti-India speeches
The squabbling Kochi IPL franchise today got yet another breather from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) which decided to defer the decision on its fate till December 5
Critical of the "unauthorised" release of tapes of his conversation with PR consultant Nira Radia, the $ 73 billion Tata group chief Ratan Tata may move the Supreme Court on Monday
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday virtually issued a gag order to BJP MLAs and leaders, asking them not to
Taxpayers will now have to acquire yet another ’’number’’ for filing returns and making any communication with the Income Tax department. The unique document identification number (DIN), on the lines of Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and Collection
Day Fresh Bakery bagged the MCC-Voltas Volleyball Trophy in a well fought match against Sanskriti in the second MCC-Voltas Men’s Open Volleyball Tournament played at old Ideal Indian School Grounds, on Friday, 26th November, 2010, organised by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC)
National Day for Disaster Reduction and Rally was conducted at T. A. Pai English Medium School, Kunjibettu Udupi on Saturday 27 November 2010. This drill and rally was jointly organized and conducted by Home Guards Udupi, Citizen Protection, Fire Brigade
The super charge led by athletes, boxers and tennis players in the last seven days of the Asian Games not only provided the impetus to the floundering Indian campaign but also scripted a memorable climax as the country recorded its best ever performance at the sporting event.
India created history by recording their best-ever performance in Asian Games with 64 medals, including a record 14 golds, with star boxer Vijender Singh providing the icing on the cake by bringing the last yellow metal on the penultimate day here on Friday.
Under the guidance of Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes – Parish Priest, about 100 parishioners of St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle lead by Rev. Fr. Lancy Saldanha – Asst. Parish Priest St. Lawrence Church, carried “Hore Kanike” to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes Kanajar
The skies lit up with dazzling fireworks as an emotional China brought the curtains down on the biggest Asian Games in a riot of colour, foot-tapping music and a cultural extravaganza at the Haixinsha Island on the Pearl River on Saturday. If the opening ceremony held at the
Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata Friday said action should be taken against anyone found guilty of wrong-doing in 2G spectrum scam for which the government should bring in an auditor
Further to earlier announcement, LKAE sports committee together with Team Managers, Captains & Referees have drawn fixtures for the Dec-2 tournament which will be held at the Wonderers Club Grounds, Sharjah. The fixtures were drawn at Winnys Restaurent Party hall, Karama
Seeking to give a new twist to his ongoing war against the BJP government in Karnataka over alleged land scams, JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday
Karnataka Lokayukta Santosh Hegde, at loggerheads with the ruling BJP in the state, today slammed the state government for its alleged ’’inaction’’ on various reports
St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle celebrated annual day on 26 November 2010 at the College hall. The program included the flag hoisting ceremony, prize distribution to students and the entertainment programs by the students of High School and PU College students.
In the inter school competitions of Padu Alevoor and Volakadu clusters "Pratibha Karanji" which were held at the St. Lawrence Educational Institutions on 23 November 2010, St.Lawrence English Medium High School students actively participated and won total 28 prizes.
’’Ashwini Akkunji always dreamed of winning an individual gold medal at an international sports meet. And she has realised it,’’ said Chidananda Shetty, Ashwini Akkunji’s father. Speaking over the phone from Halli Siddapura in Kundapur taluk, Shetty said: “We are glad
Joining the nation in remembering those killed in the Mumbai terror attacks, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday pledged to redouble efforts to bring the perpetrators of the crime to justice.
A Technical talk on Space Technology was held at Shri Madhava Vadiraja Institute of Technology & Management College. The talk was organized by Shri Sodhe Mutt. The talk was on "Indian Space Technology and future prospective". Retired ISRO Scientist E. Janardhana
External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna arrived here on Thursday on a four-day visit to discuss the whole gamut of issues between India and Sri Lanka, including the re-settlement of three lakh
“Dhakshayini Dharmasthala” a new Self-Help (Swa-Sahaya) Group is inaugurated at Govt. Primary School Padubettu, Moodubelle at 11.30 am on Tuesday 23 November 2010. The program began with prayer by Kumari Pallavi. Bhagyasri P. Bhat welcomed the guests and the gathering.
Vanessa D’Souza of Mangalore has done the city proud by winning the First CAI (Chess Association India) National Women’s Chess Championship held in Palakkad, Kerala, from November 18 to 21. It was organised by the Palakkad District Chess Association on behalf of the Kerala Chess
Hurdlers Ashwini Chidananda and Joseph Abraham provided a huge boost to the country`s medal haul in the 16th Asian Games with their gold-winning feats while teen sensation Vikas Krishan bagged a boxing gold as India jumped to the eigth spot
For those who are fond of fish and want to avoid meat for health purpose, fish pulav provides verity and is quite nutritious. It is also easy to prepare.
Aiming at deflecting accusations of nepotism after saving his chair, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has asked his son and daughter to shift from his
Kalaangann in Shaktinagar is all set to accommodate a mammoth gathering from different parts of the world for the 25-days World Konkani Cultural Convention, which will commence on Thursday. The convention will showcase the beauty and variety of Konkani culture
Kiran Kumar Reddy will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday after incumbent K Rosaiah resigned on Wednesday in a surprise
Communications Minister Kapil Sibal launched the eagerly-awaited mobile number portability scheme in Haryana Thursday to allow cellphone users to change their operators while retaining existing numbers. "On Jan 20 next year, mobile number portability will be available
Fr. Valerian G.F. Rego was the fifth parish priest of the Belle who took charge on 16 May 1969. Fr. Rego was the first parish priest who had to shoulder multiple responsibilities. He was not only the parish priest, but also the headmaster of St. Lawrence High School as well as
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Counting of votes for all 243 Assembly constituencies in Bihar began this morning amidst tight security. Counting for the Banka parliamentary constituency, where a by-election
A clear threat that B S Yeddyurappa’s exit would bring down the first ever BJP government in the south in the event of his being axed won the day for the chief
In the midst of the results for the Bihar elections, where the BJP delivered a teflon-strong performance, the party announced that it will not sack its chief minister in
For the first time in 55 years radio waves fell silent across the State with the All India Radio going off air on Tuesday, when all the employees of AIR went on a strike
Nitish Kumar-led JD(U)-BJP alliance on Wednesday bagged 135 seats, 13 more than the simple majority, and was ahead in 70 other places in the 243-member Assembly.
Tarundeep Rai clinched a historic silver medal in archery while teen sensation Vikas Krishan (60kg) and Dinesh Kumar (81kg) stormed into the men`s boxing finals as India bagged six medals on the 12th day of competitions in the 16th Asian Games on Wednesday.
India and the United Arab Emirates will, in the near future, sign an agreement on security cooperation, addressing issues specially relating to counter-terrorism and maritime security,
Spinners Harbhajan Singh and Pragyan Ojha wreaked havoc on a turning track as India recorded one of their most convincing Test wins in recent times by thrashing New Zealand by an innings and 198 runs
Inter school competitions of Padu Alevoor region were held at the St. Lawrence Educational Institutions - Pre- University College, English Medium School and Higher Primary School, Moodubelle on 23rd November 2010. The inaugural program started with prayers by the students
After striking a defiant note for days, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Tuesday said he would abide by the decision of the BJP high command on him.
Somdev Devvarman created history by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the men’s singles tennis event of the Asian Games while discus thrower Krishna Poonia bagged a bronze as India claimed three more medals to maintain their 8th spot on the 11th day
People of Udupi will be treated to a cultural bonanza, a mega exhibition and various types of amusement during the 50-day “Udupi Utsava” to be held from December 8 to January 30.
Suspense mounted tonight over the fate of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa amid signals that he might get a breather in view of the coming local body elections in
As senior Congress leaders headed to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister K Rosaiah has announced his resignation. The party in Andhra Pradesh has faced a public and massive attack from one of its own against the Prime Minister and Sonia Gandhi.
Christmas is around the corner. With only a month to go, Fortune Inn Valley View Hotel along with Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration ushered in the season with the fruit mixing ceremony for the Christmas cake and pudding at the hotel on Monday night.
Completely renovated Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Kanajar will have the celebrations from 27 November until 01 December 2010. The celebrations includes inauguration of the renovated church, various religious programs, mass, annual day of church, feast mass
A two-day National conference on innovations in nursing management was inaugurated at Sahyadri College of Nursing auditorium, here on Monday November 22. Dr Anice George, Dean of Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal University inaugurated the National
Tennis star Somdev Devvarman took centre stage by fetching a gold medal in doubles event and also becoming the first Indian to reach the final in men`s singles as India clinched three medals to maintain their 8th position on the tenth day of competitions in the 16th
Indian President Pratibha Patil arrived on Sun in the UAE capital on a five-day official visit. Shaikha Lubna Al Qasimi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, and M.K. Lokesh, Indian Ambassador
The United Christian Association Udupi – Kundapur Northern Zone was inaugurated by Rtd High Court Justice M. F. Saldanha in a function held at Chethana High School Hall near here, on Sunday November 21. Speaking on the occasion, Justice Saldanha said that the organizations
Seventeen parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Belle along with their parish priest, Fr. Joswey Fernandes and two other priests-Fr. Gilbert Pinto, Rector of the Minor Seminary, Chikmagalore and Fr. Nelson D’Almeida, Professor in St. Joseph’s Seminary, Mangalore who had
Smuggled Liquor worth Rs. 35,000 from Goa, which was being taken to Thrishur, in Mathsyaganda Express is caught by Udupi Railway and Excise Police at Udupi Indrali Railway Station on Monday morning at around 4.00 am.
Ankita Digital Studio was inaugurated at Panduranga Towers, near Diana Circle, Curt Road Udupi by lighting the lamp by Naveenchandra Ballal, Proprietor of Naveen Studio Udupi at 10.13 am on Monday, 22 November 2010. The chief guest of the function was Kiran Kumar-president of the Udupi C.M.C.
Amid indications that the BJP high command has asked him to quit, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa ignored summons to reach Delhi this morning as directed but rushed his trusted cabinet
The BJP leadership has sounded beleaguered Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa to vacate his post, broaching with him the subject of ’a consensual successor’ in the State after he
The cheers of present and former Karnataka cricketers reached a crescendo as the trends in the elections to the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) began to arrive on Sunday night
History was created on Sunday in Aurangabad when the young entrepreneurs including builders, industrialists, doctors and other professionals booked 101 BMW cars in a single day.
As the elections to the Zilla and Taluka Panchayats are scheduled to be held in the month of December 2010, the Kaup Congress Committee organised an impressive rally in the Kaup township on Sunday, 21 November 2010 at 3.30 pm to infuse new life and galvanise the
Amidst indications that his party might consider replacing him, beleaguered Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Sunday appeared to strike a defiant note
A private bus collided with a tempo and rickshaw on Saturday at NH 17 near Katpadi Forest Gate. In the accident tempo driver died and many others injured.
Upset over her sons abandoning agriculture, 78-year old mother of Karkala legislator H Gopala Bhandari allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Hebri near Karkala on Saturday.
An embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, facing the threat of loosing power in the wake of allegations of land scams erupting against him, today deferred his Delhi visit to tomorrow.
BJP President Nitin Gadkari today said he has been authorised by the party top brass to discuss the crisis in Karnataka with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa and take a
Lanky speedster Ishant Sharma celebrated his Test recall in style as he picked two of remaining three New Zealand wickets on second day morning to restrict Kiwis to a paltry score of 193
Ishant Sharma took 4/43 and India’s top four scored half centuries as the hosts dominated proceedings on day two of the third Test against New Zealand at Nagpur on Sunday.
Though born in a poor agriculturist’s family, Emmanuel D’Souza who later became famous as ‘Monnu Master’ served as a teacher for nearly forty years. In fact during the long life that God had granted him, 101 years, Monnu Master practically became a witness not only to
Enthused by its hugely successful ’Mangalorean Day’ celebrated over the last 2 years, Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar, organized the 3rd ’Mangalorean Day’ on Friday, November 19, 2010 at the old Ideal Indian School grounds. It was a family day of games, music, dance, food
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The athletes provided a huge boost to the country’s lacklustre campaign in the 16th Asian Games by fetching two gold medals while Ronjan Sodhi brought an end to the gold drought in shooting as India bagged as many as nine medals on an eventful ninth day of competitions on Sunday.
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (UMK) won the hearts of the audience with their second successful show and hilarious Konkani comedy drama “Kasale Grachar Saiba” staged to generate funds for a charitable cause and the proceeds Rs 9,11,605 in all was contributed towards
The first and second year PUC Science students of St. Lawrence Composite PU College of Moodubelle organised science model exhibition recently in the college premises. The exhibition was coordinated by Miss Divya. In all there were 17 models on various subjects
St.Mary’s old Students Association, Shirva as part of fulfilling its mission to help develop the Alma Mater to its fullest capacity, has donated five computers to high school section. In addition Mr. Thomas Dsouza of Dubai has provided three computers.
The day we all were eagerly waiting had come. Members of Bellevision Qatar with their families and friends had a great picnic at Al Shamal Gardens on 19 November 2010. The main focus of the picnic was to get relaxed, refreshed and to bring the community together, make new
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar, organized a day out to Al Shamal Gardens, Ruwais on the first day of Eid Al Adha, Tuesday, November 16, 2010,. Al Ruwais is located 110 km from the capital city Doha and is situated on the northern tip of the peninsula. Around one hundred fifty
Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Albanian nun Mother Teresa, who made India her home, are among Time magazine’s "25 Most Powerful Women
Golfers and sailors contributed to the medal collection by fetching a silver each while cueist Aditya Mehta and squash player Saurav Ghosal bagged bronze as India dipped to the 14th position on the medal table on the eighth day of competitions in the 16th Asian Games on Saturday.
7th annual Udupi District Science and Technology Fair / Competition will be held today 20 November 2010 at Shesh Shayana Hall, Udupi. This fair is being organized by E – School Udupi. Following competitions will be held: Science Quest – Science Models developed by Udupi District
As the Congress came out in defence of PM Manmohan Singh in the 2G spectrum
Mother and son who were in the car died and three more injured in the accident between KSRTC bus and Innova car took place near Muloor Babbarya temple
A combative Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday ruled out his resignation, maintaining that he has not committed anything wrong, even as he said the BJP will expose in Lok Sabha ’’scams’’
United Christian Association a registered body of diocesan laity floated by veteran Christians from all walks of life. Its Udupi-kundapur Northern Zone will be inaugurated in a function at Chethana High School Auditorium Hangarcutta near Sastan
Bajrang Lal Takhar created history by notching up the first rowing gold medal in Asian Games as the rowers fetched three more medals for India while the shooters chipped in with a bronze on a productive seventh day of competitions on Friday. Apart from Bajrang Lal`s gold in men`s singles
In a shocking new revelation, media reports suggested on Thursday night that United Progressive Alliance (UPA) ally Dravida Munnettra Kazhagam (DMK) created pressure
In a huge function that was organized jointly by Udupi District administration, Zilla Panchayat Health and Family Welfare Department and Women and Children Development Department in the Mahatma Gandhi Ground at Ajjarakadu, Udupi on Wednesday, 17th November 2010
This is the season of parish feasts in the Mangalore Diocese. Practically every Wednesday, one church or the other celebrates the annual parish feast that gives an opportunity to the parishioners to honour their patron saint and invite relatives and friends to the feast
The Muslim brethren celebrated one of their most important festival known as Bkarid or Eid-ul-Zuha or Eid-al Adha on Wednesday, 17th November 2010 in the Madina Masjid Shanti Nagar in Udupi. This festival is celebrated all over the world and India. It commemorates
The much awaited annual parish feast of the Mother of Sorrows Church was celebrated with great enthusiasm and overwhelming participation not only form the parishioners of Udupi, but also from the people from neighbouring regions. It was indeed a pleasing sight to see children
The rowers provided an unexpected boost to India`s medal hunt in the 16th Asian Games with two silver medals but poor form continued to haunt the fancied shooters with Gagang Narang flopping yet again on the sixth day of competitions here on Thursday.
"Every language has its own value literature. The poetry of any language if translated in the local language it will be possible for the common man to understand it" said Catherine Rodrigues
The Madurai wedding of DMK chief M Karunanidhi’s grandson, Durai Dayanidhi, is not only the social event in political circles, it has also united the party’s first family. Durai Dayanidhi is the son of
A human tide of pilgrims, put at nearly 2.8 million, descended on the Mina valley carrying bags of pebbles to symbolically stone Satan on the third day of the Hajj,
KMC Hospitals Mangalore, in its mission to provide excellent healthcare service has added yet another feather to its cap in its Quality Initiatives. The Hospital has recently upgraded its ISO certification from ISO 9001:2000 to ISO 9001:2008.
As allegations of favoured land allotments to his relatives surfaced, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Wednesday pledged in god’s name that he would not yield to any pressure in land deals.
The CBI is likely to question former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan in connection with his alleged role in the housing society scam here.
Sandhyarani Devi proved to be the saving grace for India by bagging a silver medal in wushu while the fancied shooters fell by the wayside for the third successive time on a rather unproductive fifth day of competitions in the 16th Asian Games here today. With the addition of just a silver medal
Bellevision Bahrain is formed on 16 November 2010 during the meeting held at the Bahrain Kannada Sangha Cultural Hall. The meeting started with a small prayer lead by Joel D’sa. He then spoke, welcoming the gathering of about 40 members who were present for the meet
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar honored Preema Pinto the runner up of Gulf Voice of Mangalore (Female category) and Rupert Lobo who was qualified for Best 3 in the finals round of GVOM (Male Category). This program was organized on Saturday the 13th November
The Zonal Pratibha Karanji competition among the students of higher primary and high school students of various educational institutions in two clusters of Alevoor and Olakadu will be held on 23 November 2010 in the auditorium of St. Lawrence PU College hall, Moodubelle.
Following the transfer of Fr. Casmir Fernandes from Belle as the parish priest of Udyavar, Fr. Alphonse Maria Ligory D’Souza arrived as the second parish priest of Belle. Fr. Ligory D’Souza had the reputation of being a famous and effective preacher. His powerful sermons
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An all-party meeting on Tuesday failed to break the stalemate in Parliament over the demand for a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the 2G spectrum issue,
The Concept Launching and brochure release programme of Amulya Varsham- Home for Elderly located in Belthangady held at 12.00 noon, here in Trust Office at Commander George Martis Road, Mangalore. Rev. Fr. Santosh Ravi Kamath carried out the blessing ceremony
India won three more bronze with Ashish Kumar clinching the first-ever medal in gymnastics while Virdhawal Khade broke the swimming medal drought after 24 years as the contingent added three bronze to its kitty in an otherwise dismal fourth day of competitions here today.
Twin Konkani books full of satire and fun under the title of “Moum, Mog ani...” and “Ghov Rodlo”, written by eminent poet, story and play writer, Mr. Bernard D’Costa were released recently on the occasion of the Silver Wedding Jubilee of Mr. Bernard and Mrs. Vinaya D’Costa
St. Lawrence English medium High School, Moodubelle celebrated the Children’s Day on Saturday, 13 November 2010 as Talents Day for the students from LKG to 5th Standard. The Principal, Fr. Lancy saldanha presided over the function. Mrs. Helen D’Souza and Mr. Robert Quadros
The toll in the East Delhi collapse mounted to 61 this morning even as scores of rescue workers were working to pull out people trapped inside the debris of the structure.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today ruled out change in his leadership and asserted that he will complete his five-year term in office. "There will be no change in my leadership. The opposition parties, which are conspiring against me
Six government officials were found in possession of assets worth over Rs 7.63 crore, disproportionate to their known sources of income during raids conducted by Lokayukta
Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy will promote campus film societies in colleges across the State, according to its member M.S. Gunasheelan. He told presspersons on the sidelines of the inauguration
Virender Sehwag produced an entertaining innings after New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum snuffed out any chances of an India win with a career-best maiden double century on the fifth and final day
Children’s Day every year has been celebrated on the birthday of the first prime minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 14 November. However, this year as 14 November happens to be Sunday, in many of the schools the Children’s Day was celebrated on Saturday
National Library week 2010 Book exhibition was inaugurated in Udupi, on 14 November 2010. This Library week exhibition will be from November 14th to 20th is being organized by Karnataka Govt. Public Library Division, District and City Central Library Udupi.
The Children’s Day was celebrated with great fanfare in St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on Saturday, 13 November 2010 from 9.30 am. The programme started with prayer followed by funny games for boys and girls. Before the stage programme in the PU College hall
As preparation for the annual parish feast of the Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, the Confraternity Sunday (Compricho Aithar) was observed with a solemn Eucharistic procession through the streets of the township. The Catholic community of Udupi had an adoration Mass
District level multi linguistic meet was organized by Karnataka Govt. Konkani Sahithya Academy and Udupi District Kambala Kala Sahithya Vedhike, at Katapadi S. V. S. Pre University College, on Sunday.
With the addition of just a silver and bronze medal, India took their overall medals tally to one gold, four silver and three bronze to drop to the seventh spot on the roster after being in the fifth position on the first two days. Powerhouse China expectedly did the bulk of the gold collection
In a sensational disclosure, Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata on Monday revealed that he was asked for a bribe of Rs 15 crore when he wanted to start a domestic airline in the 1990s.
HRD Minister Kapil Sibal was today given the additional charge of the Telecom Ministry by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a development that takes the portfolio away from DMK at least for the time being.
Eleven people have died and over 50 injured when a five-storey building collapsed in Lalita Park area in New Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar area. Nearly 40 others are trapped under the debris.
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Monday asserted that no wrong has been done or law broken in his sons getting prime land in and around Bangalore.
Fish tastes good if it is fried with appropriate masala. In that too green masala provides a special taste.
The annual kamballa organised jointly by the Kelamane and Melmane was held in the traditional kamballa field near Devaragudde on Saturday, 13th November 2010 between 3 and 6 pm. This year six pairs of buffaloes participated in the kamballa.
In a rare instance in the medical field, an Ayurveda (traditional Indian medicine) doctor in this north Karnataka city Saturday
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has announced free education till degree for Bhagyalakshmi beneficiaries on the whole. Distributing sarees to the mother of the
A Mangalore-based 14-year-old student’s doodle has been chosen from over 1 lakh entries from the country and has gone
As part of the year-long celebrations to mark the 10th year of its distinguished presence in the media world, daijiworld.com announces an exciting and spirited photogenic “Miss Daijiworld-2010” contest for the young, beautiful, vivacious and dynamic
Formula Manipal is awarded “Most Motivated Team” at Formula Student Austria 2010. Formula Manipal is the Formula Student team of Manipal University and has been participating in the international Formula Student series for the past 3 years. Formula Student
Yielding to relentless opposition pressure, Telecom Minister A Raja resigned tonight in the wake of the 2G Spectrum allocation scam. "In order to avoid embarrassment to the
Harbhajan Singh’s delightful fifty (85 not out) sparked the Indian innings as the hosts took 86-run lead and finished the third day of the second Test at 436/9 against New Zealand
One of the world’s most popular political prisoners and Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi was released from house arrest on Saturday after 15 years by Myanmar authorities.
As the Belle parishioners celebrate the centenary year of the foundation of their parish, it would be worthwhile to recall the service rendered by some of the eminent lay people in the church in particular and in Belle village in general. While there is no
Pankaj Advani provided the first gold for India in the 16th Asian Games by clinching the title in billiards singles while Alok Kumar claimed a bronze in 8-ball pool event and the shooters accounted for a silver and bronze on the second day of competitions here today.
India were dealt a body blow when New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori snapped up Sachin Tendulkar on day three of the second Test at Hyderabad on Sunday
Pearls of Mangalore a Konkani musical troupe based in Abu Dhabi showed to the Konkani Community how they can lift Konkani talent and exhibit them on the stage. Wilfred Fernandes, Sandra Fernades in Konkani, a truly devoted Konkani couple compeered the entire event
Ace shooter Gagan Narang fetched the first individual medal for the country by bagging silver medal as India launched their campaign in the Asian Games with two silvers on the opening day of competitions which was marked by the controversial elimination of Olympic hero Abhinav Bindra.
Karnataka Sangha Sharjah had planned this day being the perfect day to hold an open tournament of Throw ball, Volleyball , Kabaddi and tug of war inviting all Kannadiga teams of U.A.E at the Wonderers Club in Sharjah. Karnataka Sangha Sharjah are the pioneers[Video]
The 16th edition of Asian Games officially opened with a glitzy gala ceremony on Friday, culminating years of planning for a massive event that is set to reinforce China`s regional sporting dominance. Tens of thousands of Guangzhou residents welcomed the Asian Games
After unseasonal rainfall destroyed the onion crop this past fortnight, there has been a sharp increase in prices with a kilo costing about Rs. 35. This is a 57 per cent hike from last week,
Offering human sacrifice to propitiate the Gods may not be a novelty in North Karnataka, but the incident which took place in newly-formed Yadgir district on
Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily on Friday said the report of Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on 2G spectrum allocation
In order to gauge the preparedness and response time of forces, a mock drill was carried out at the Mumbai airport today. The mock bomb threat preparedness evacuation drill was staged at the international terminal. The exercise started at around 1:40 pm.
A Myanmar official said on Saturday that democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi had been freed from house arrest. "She is released now," said the government
Students from Udupi, and Dakshina Kannada districts put up a spectacular show at the zonal-level yoga competition which concluded at the S.D.M. Mangala Jyoti School at Vamanjoor here on Thursday. Eight of the 12 students selected to represent the zone at the State-level competition
Buoyed by their unprecedented success in last month`s Commonwealth Games, Indian athletes are now bracing up for the tougher challenge
Industrial growth almost halved to 4.4 per cent in September against 8.2 per cent a year ago, pulled down by slowdown across
They were clearly the belles of the ball and practically everyone who was present took their pictures. The stunning orchids drew
India is hoping to follow their impressive performance at the Commonwealth Games with another big medal haul at the Asian Games in Guangzhou but tougher competition awaits them in China. India finished eighth in the medals table with 10 golds in the previous Asian Games in Doha four years
Chaithanya Foundation Siddakatte and Mother of God Youth Movement of the Mogarnad Parish organized a blood donation camp in association with the Catholic Sabha of Mogarnad parish, at St Anthony’s School , Amtoor, Karingana, near here recently.
While a few innovators have been making efforts to develop a machine to scale areca palms, a mechanical engineer working for a private company at Bharuch in Gujarat has come out with one such machine. R.V. Hegde, who hails from a family which grows areca at Sirsi,
A chartered plane to Moscow with 250 passengers on board had a narrow escape early Thursday when it suffered a bird hit at the runway of Goa’s Dabolim
Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan will be sworn in on Thursday as Maharashtra Chief Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party’s
Four years after her controversial claim of touching Lord Ayyappa’s idol in the Sabarimala temple triggered a raging storm, Kerala Police has decided to file a charge
Even as the Opposition stalled Parliament proceedings today and demanded
The Annual sports day for the academic year 2010-11 of St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle was held on the bright and sunny day on Tuesday, 9 November 2010 at 9.15 am in St. Lawrence PU College ground. The inaugural function was presided over by Fr. Paul
Two-thirds of Mangalore’s youth buy branded products. A survey of 100 youths conducted by The Hindu on the premises of different colleges revealed this. Mangaloreans (67 per cent of them) seem to swear by the brand both national and international.
Expressing shock and outrage over what is being perceived as Central Bureau of Investigation’s clean chit to SPS Rathore in
As seen in the previous episode, there were two churches in Shirva, one dedicated to Our Lady of Health also known the Lower Church and the Upper Church dedicated to St. Francis Xavier. While the Lower Church was under the jurisdiction of Padroado of Goa, the Upper Church
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The penultimate phase of Assembly polls in Bihar on Tuesday recorded a 50 per cent voter turnout —the lowest in the elections
The day eagerly awaited by a group of seventeen parishioners to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land under the leadership of Fr. Joswey Fernandes, parish priest of Moodubelle dawned on Tuesday, 9 November 2010. The pilgrims came to the church by 10 am
Residents of Doha witnessed the first rain showers of this season today afternoon. The weather was cloudy for a while and appeared to be raining. Then came the lightening and thunder, which followed by rain showers. Some areas like Salwa Industrial Area and Madinat Khalifa rained heavily.
Canara Bus Nirvahakara Sangha will be implementing monthly concessional bus passes for the regular passengers from November 15. In this route currently about 170 buses are running. In the first phase 125 buses will be implemented with this new pass system.
Endgame appears to be nearing for Union IT and Communications Minister A Raja with the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG),
The Southern Railways has sanctioned a new foot over bridge for the Central Railway Station in the City. The second foot over bridge will be constructed at the Northern side of the railway station and the
After months of delay, the Navi Mumbai airport is likely to get the green nod as an environment panel Wednesday expressed satisfaction
The Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday took the government to task over various scams including allocation of 2G spectrum,
It was an evening with a difference as the Inter-parish cultural competition â€Sangam-2010’ organized by the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle on Sunday, 7 November 2010 from 4.30 pm brought forth the best talents from the parishioners of Shirva, Pamboor, Udyavar, Kuntalnagar
’Fulak Sairik Zala’ drama authored by Joker Cascia was staged by Jagruti Mahila Manch (Regd.) Vile Parle East under the banner of Mumbai North Central District Ladies Congress (I) Committee on 6th November at Navinbai Takkar Auditorium, Vile Parle. The show was organised by
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal clelebrated the alumni meet and talents day recently. More that 80 alumni from various places participated in this celebration. MIC Director Varadesh Hiregange announced that the alumni meet, henceforth, would be a regular annual affair.
Ashok Chavan today said his resignation as Maharashtra Chief Minister does not prove his guilt in the Adarsh Housing Society
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Tuesday became the first political casualty of the Adarsh Housing Society scam in Mumbai
Pork vindalu is a dish originally from Goa. The term â€Vindalu’ is derived from the Portuguese dish â€Carne de Vinha d’ Alhos’, which is a dish of meat, usually pork, with wine and garlic. The dish evolved into the vindalu curry dish when it received the Goan treatment of adding plentiful amounts of traditional spice and using malt vinegar instead of red wine.
Congress today axed Suresh Kalmadi as secretary of its Parliamentary Party, seeking to distance itself from the Organising Committee
An infiltration bid was foiled and two militants were killed by the Army near the Line of Control in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara district
Copious rains, brought by cyclonic storm ‘Jal’, today disrupted normal life here and in other parts of Tamil Nadu inundating low-lying areas
Spinner Harbhajan Singh smashed his maiden Test century and his 163-run seventh-wicket stand with VVS Laxman (91) made sure
The Winter Session of Parliament beginning tomorrow is expected to be a hot affair for the Congress-led ruling coalition with
Addressing the Pratibha Puraskar programme of the Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha at Pithrodi, where he distributed the scholarship to the fishermen students, Yashpal A. Suvarna, President of the Udupi and Dakshina Kannada District Fishmermen’s Federation said
Mandd Sobhann has been selected for the sixth Pingara state award 2010, informed ’Pingara’ journal Editor Raymond D’Cunha.
Karnataka Beauty Subha was crowned Miss South India at a glittering function here. 16 contestants has participated in the event last night. Geethu Christy from Kerala and Nikitha Narayanan from Andhra Pradesh were first and second runners up respectively. Five of the contestants were
Union Minister E Ahamed, Supreme Court judge Justice P Sathasivam were among a host of air travellers who had to virtually
Cruise ship with 120 passengers on board, sailed off from Mangalore to Lakshadweep on Saturday November 06. The travel fare is Rs. 5,310.00 per passenger. Previously the ship from Mangalore used to sail through Coachin and was costing Rs. 11,000 and the journey
Anand Asnotikar, the disqualified MLA of Karwar and former fisheries minister, alleged that the 11 disqualified MLAs were made scapegoats by Excise Minister
It is said that God calls people to his service in different ways. So was the case with Fr. Maurice D’Souza of Kodangala from Moodubelle who found God’s calling in a strange way. Certain tragic incidents in his neighbourhood prompted him to
Here is what some B-Town residents have to say about their Diwali plans, Amitabh Bachchan: "My father’s marked verse on the Ramayana
The severe cyclonic storm Jal, centered over Bay of Bengal is expected to cross north Tamil Nadu and south Andhra coast
In a dramatic twist, India found themselves in real danger of losing after a stunning top-order collapse left them tottering at 82 for six
The Agnesian Alumnae Kuwait (AAK) celebrated the completion of five years of its existence with “The Fifth Spark” at the Indian Community School, Salmiya Kuwait on Friday November 5. A ray kindled in the mind of a true Agensian, a dynamic, young and energetic
In a swift action, Karkala police nabbed a man and recovered a stolen panchaloha statue of Jain deity Sri Adinatha Swamy valued at Rs 10 lakhs, from Hospet. Udupi SP Pravin Madhukar Pawar, speaking to mediapersons at his office on Saturday, said on October 29, Vidyakumar Bunnal
Kundapur Varado Welfare Association held its annual "Children’s Day" celebrations on 5th November, 2010 at "Salamiya Cooperative Marriage Hall". The program started at 12.00 AM with the opening prayer by Leena Rodrigues. Well known dignitaries including Rev. Fr. John Harry D’souza
Kuwait Indian Cricket Club (KICC) held their maiden picnic for members and their families on Friday 5th November 2010 at Ahmadi Garden, Kuwait to mark the first anniversary of the club. The day long fun-filled event had sporting activities, games and entertainment.
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, landed at Mumbai airport at about 12:48 PM on Saturday. Air Force One touched down at Mumbai’s Chhattrapati Shivaji International Airport
Jesse Ryder marked his return to Test cricket with a defiant century as New Zealand staged a spirited fightback
Passengers on board international flights IX 383 arriving from Dubai, IX 819 from Kuwait and domestic flight 9W433 and 9W432 from Mumbai landing at Mangalore airport here
Grand “Goodudeepa” competition was organized by Namma Kudla organization on Thursday at Shree Gokarnanatheshwara Kshetra, Kudroli. The program was inaugurated by Urmila Ramesh. Mangalore City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar
The 22nd of October was a joyous day for the Konkani Community, Ahmadi of Kuwait as Gladys Lorena Won the Crown of `2010 Gulf voice of Mangalore’ in Female Category and Warren D’Souza won the Runner-up Award in Male Category. In order to congratulate these winners
It was an evening with difference as the Ferarites (UAE) presented the ’Breeze Ball-2010’ on 4 November 2010 at 9 pm on the occasion of their third annual get-together at the Excelsior Creek Hotel in Deira. It was a fun filled evening of music, dance and dinner [Video].
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan along with Protocol Minister Suresh Shetty and Union Corporate and Minority Affairs Minister
An inquiry by Mangalore University has found that 38 college students were
Declaring that a victim of medical negligence was entitled to damages, District Consumer Grievances Redressal Forum ordered Colaco Hospital and neuro surgeon Dr Arjun Shetty to pay a compensation of Rs 20.02 lakh.
Fireworks lit the sky and houses wore a festive look decorated with earthen lamps and multi- colour ’rangolis’ across India on Diwali
Congress President Sonia Gandhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Tata Sons Chairman Ratan Tata are among the five Indians
It will be a wet, wet Diwali in coastal Andhra Pradesh that continues to be battered by rain even as a fresh cyclonic storm is said
A group of women from Udupi expressed their protest against “India Today” periodical for wrongly presenting the woman on its cover page. Various women’s forums have condemned this and speaking to press persons they said that the November 08 issue of the magazine
Diwali is celebrated at Karavali Group of Colleges in the city, on Wednesday night 03 November. The grand celebration was held at the premises of the Karavali Institute of Technology at Neerumarga. S. N. Ganesh Rao – Founder President of G. R. Education Trust and Karavali College
President Pratibha Patil, Vice-President Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and NAC Chairperson Sonia Gandhi Friday greeted
Zealand were 69 for two at stumps on day two of the first Test, still 418 runs behind India’s first innings score of 487
The heavy rains that lashed Udupi district from October 21 to 23 has led to massive destruction of “Mattu Gulla”,
Come February and people travelling to Mangalore can wait for bus in an air-conditioned shelter at the Service Bus-Stand here if everything goes according to the plans of Udupi City Municipal Council (CMC)
Want to stave off dementia? Drink a glass of beetroot juice daily, says a new study. Researchers have carried out the study and found that a daily glass of beetroot juice
White paint in milk, crushed toilet paper in khoya and animal fat in ghee - you could find all of it in your sweets this Diwali.
A delegation led by P V Mohan, convenor, Mangalore Railway Development Action Committee and member AICC and Denis DSilva, member of Divisional Railway Users’
Law awareness workshop was organized at Vykunta Baliga College of Law on Wednesday. The program was inaugurated
Indians have shown the highest level of user concern for mobile security issues at 90 percent among the 16 countries
The coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, already battered by heavy rains that have claimed 26 lives so far, is now threatened by a cyclonic storm, officials said on
An emergency was declared for Jet Airways flight 9W 432, from Mangalore to Mumbai, due to a suspected flat tyre.
India on Thursday said it will not make any “hasty decisions” on the outcome of discussions with U.S. President Barack
The date 2 November 1910 is etched in golden letters in the history of Belle, ‘Boliye’ in Konkani language. It was on that day, 100 years ago that the parish dedicated to St. Lawrence at Belle was officially established by the decree issued by the then Bishop of Mangalore, Rt. Rev. Paul
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The Department of Health and Family Welfare has withdrawn its round-the-clock
Bharath Bookmark a bookshop with all kinds of books under one roof was inaugurated on Wednesday 03 November, in Lakshmi Narasimha Towers at Kunjibettu, Udupi, by T. Sathish U. Pai, Executive Director of Manipal Media Network. Upon inauguration T. Sathish U. Pai said
Preparations for Diwali was in full swing in Udupi on Thursday. Shops at the premises of Sri Krishna Mutt displayed the colourful guddeepas and other Diwali decorations as advance preparation for the festive sale in the next few days. Shops and street
World Mahayaga was performed at Kadiyali Mahishamardini Temple under the leadership of Dr. V. Ashok Kumar, for the betterment of people and for the good health and well being of the public on Wednesday. In this Mahayaga 11,014 amrathaballi, sandlewood, 501 gidamoolike
In an abrupt decision, the state government of Karnataka on Tuesday revoked the transfer order of four IAS officer including V Ponnuraj, who was recently transferred to Shimoga from Dakshina Kannada.
Seeking to downplay the decision to shelve ministry expansion plan at the last minute, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today said it was due to delay in finalising the names and he would soon set a
Just after the celebration of Nudisiri couple of days ago, Vidhyagiri, Moodbidri is back into action on Tuesday evening, with the Inter College Cultural Competition. Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty formally inaugurated the event by lighting the lamp. Dr. Mohan Alva activated the proceedings
A person mediating house rent deals has gone absconding with lakhs of rupees
A new self-help (Swa-sahaya) group under the name of Pvithra was inaugurated recently in Moodubelle. Mrs. Wilma Rodrigues was elected as the President, Mrs. Juliet Saldanha as Secretary and Mrs. Joyce Meena Mendonca as Treasuere of the Pavithra Self-help Group.
“Living together with love and adjustment is the key to the successful married life” said
The two suspects who allegedly kidnapped R. Keerthivasan (13) of Anna Nagar while he was returning home from school
As the leaders of India and the US get ready to discuss the China challenge next week, National Security Advisor
A traffic policeman who was set on fire by an angry auto rickshaw driver in full public view on Thursday, succumbed to his
The Indian Navy on Wednesday said it has submitted its report on the Adarsh Housing Society scam to the Defence
In the Roman Catholic Church, the All Souls Day is being observed on 2 November every year following the All Saints Day on 1 November. The Roman Catholics believe that the souls of the faithful who at death have not been cleansed from the temporal punishment due to venial sins
Naan is one of the most popular varieties of South Asian breads and is particularly popular in India, Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Indian restaurants in foreign countries. Naan has also became popular in Sudi Arabia and other Gulf states.
’Kajulo’ the only Konkanni Children’s Monthly magazine is a sister concern of Raknno Konkanni Weekly published from Mangalore. On the occasion of 12th anniversary of ’Kajulo’ monthly, in collaboration with Loretto Church, it had organized a children’s fiesta ’Kajulo Porob - 2010’
Fifty-fifth Rajyotsava was observed in the St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on 1 and 2 November 2010. The Rajyotsava is being celebrated throughout the Karnataka State as the commemoration of the formation of the Karnataka State on 1st November 1956.
“NSS camp will provide the ample opportunity for the personality development and cultivates the nature of serving others, which helps in the improvement of education” said M. Balakrishna Nayak, President of Bantakal Sri Durgaparameshwari School Management Committee.
Bhotam Boliye (Alban David Prakash Alva) is a well-known name in the Konkani literary circles. His third book of Konkani satires was released on the occasion of the Parish Day that was celebrated on Monday, 1 November 2010 at St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle
Mrs.Lucy Mendonca (83), Arbi House Moodubelle (Holy Family Ward), Wife of Marcel Mendonca passed away on Tuesday at 3.30 Am, 2nd November 2010 at Trasi after a breif illness.
Fr. Augustus Muller’s death centenary is celebrated by the Father Mullers Charitable Institutions on Monday 01 November. City Commissioner of Police, Seemanth Kumar Singh, IPS was the Chief Guest. Bishop of Mangalore Diocese and also the Chairman of Father Mullers Charitable
Congress on Tuesday went full blast in attacking the RSS and its sister organisations, accusing them of being involved in terrorism
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday hiked its key short-term lending and borrowing rates by 25 basis points each with immediate
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday hinted that The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may increase key interest rates further to contain inflation. "RBI monitory policy will be announced soon.
Maoists called for a 24-hour nationwide shutdown on November 8 to protest against the visit of US President Barack Obama.
The day that has been eagerly awaited by the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Belle dawned on 1 November 2010, the day on which the entire parish community as one family gathered in the church by
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Even as the names of several Maharashtra politicians — including three former
The grand 3 day cultural celebration concluded at Alva’s Education Foundation, Moodbidri on Sunday 31 October 2010. Huge number of people gathered from all the districts of Karnataka at the venue, where an exhibition was also organized. Each day the programs
Deepak Chahar made a sensational first-class debut with an eight-wicket haul as Hyderabad slumped to the lowest total
As entire Karnataka state celebrated Kannada Rajyotsava, the celebration was also held in Udupi. Bhuvaneshwari the patron goddess, along with various cultural tableaux brought into Mahatma Gandhi municipal ground Ajjarakadu, in a grand
Colourful cultural programmes and march pasts by National Cadet Corps across Karnataka marked the 55th foundation day of the state Monday. A function was held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium in the heart of Bangalore
On the eve of the Parish Day celebration commemorating the Centenary of the foundation of the parish of Belle dedicated to St. Lawrence, the parish community has been busy preparing for the great day on 1 November 2010. The church building has been completely
Congress president Sonia Gandhi held consultations with senior party leaders on Monday on the fate of Maharashtra Chief Minister
After getting the much-needed relief from the High Court, which upheld the disqualification of 11 BJP MLAs, Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is now set to expand his ministry in the next week.
Maoists triggered a blast in Betia forest and unidentified persons set off four explosions
‘Namma Angadi’ an initiative by Namma Bhoomi a regional training centre based in Bangalore is inaugurated by Dr. M. V. Kamath Honaray Director of Manipal Institute of Commerce, at the Board
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has advised people to ’chop the hands’ of officials who demand bribe to extend benefits of government schemes to the entitled families. The Chief Minister’s shocking remark came at a function here on Saturday
The Government on Saturday announced a massive 162 names for the Rajyotsava awards for 2010. The awards were not presented last year in the light of the devastation that rain and floods wreaked in
Ever experienced a moment when gravity was overrated? ’Grab a Zorb’ at TAPMI, Manipal, did precisely that. The ’Zorbing event’ was hosted by one of the participating teams, Team Triumph, at TAPMI’s entreprenuerial event ’Defi’ here on Saturday October 30.
At least 18 people were feared drowned and several others went missing on Saturday after a boat capsized in the Buriganga river
Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh on Sunday said that he had not recommended any case for membership of the controversial Adarsh Housing Society
Kuwait Canara Welfare Association (KCWA) held its annual Family Picnic on Friday 29th October 2010 at Ahmadi Gardens. The day long fun-filled event included sporting activities, games, entertainment and prizes galore, thoroughly enjoyed by adults and children alike.
As the Highway Department has given clearance for the repair works of the National Highway 17 near the Udyavara bridge, the road repair works caused obstruction to traffic flow. Vehicles on both sides were stranded on the highway. The asphalt (tar) on some of the spots on the road
Under flak over a housing society scam, Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Saturday offered to resign at a meeting
Making a strong bid to strengthen its nationwide network, Air India plans to launch a feeder service -- India Hopper --with about 40 small aircraft
In an enthusiastic and purpose-filled auction spree to collect funds for the Mission Sunday, the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle gave full hearted support which resulted in the collection of rupees seventy four thousand on Sunday, 31st October 2010
Kendra Sahithya Akademy Award winner Vaidehi has called upon the authorities to stop mining activities in the State immediately to protect the land, river, hillock and natural resources.
It is a matter of great pride to Belleans that a number of scholars from the village have been rendering great service in the field of education and also enhancing their own qualifications. Among these, Dr. Alwyn Vincent D’Sa, professor of English in St. Aloysius
Blonde, blue-eyed American teenager Alexandria Mills won the Miss World crown for 2010 on Saturday, defeating more than 100 other hopefuls at a glittering ceremony in southern China. Mills, an 18-year-old from the southern US state of Kentucky, wept as outgoing Miss World
In bright sunshine and amidst a lot of enthusiasm among the students, two days annual sports meet was organized in St. Lawrence Composite PU College in the sprawling college ground on Friday, 29th and Saturday 30th October 2010 in which PUC and high school students
Mrs. Cecilia D’Souza (94), wife of late Philip Cyprian D’Souza of St. Anne I ward (Edmeru) passed away on Saturday, 30th October 2010 at 5.30 am due to old age
Indian Olympic Association on Saturday said that as many as 609 athletes, including 249 women, will represent the country in 35 different disciplines
The Supreme Court on Saturday asked former minister Amit Shah to stay out of Gujarat and leave the State by Sunday morning
With the Adarsh society scam throwing up the name of the Maharashtra Chief Minister in its net, we now have another minister
Congress president Sonia Gandhi held consultations with senior party leaders on Saturday morning as Maharashtra’s
Br. Philip Noronha of the Holy Cross School, Whitefield was assaulted by a bunch of hooligans on Saturday, 23rd October 2010 by forcing him out from a public transport bus and taking him back to his school with a pre-planned programme. This act was also aimed at
The Prestigious 9th Annual MCC Ladies Open Throw Ball Tournament was organized by Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Doha Qatar on the weekend 28 and 29 October 2010 at the old Ideal Indian School Grounds (Girls Wing). This year’s four participating teams
With Delhi and Mumbai gearing up for President Obama’s visit, the government says that there are no specific security threats.
The beats of the looms reverberates through the house of Harishchandra Shettigar here. But now his house has become famous after news spread that he has orders to weave saris for Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee. The Karnataka Handloom Development Corporation has asked
Billionaire Vijay Mallya, owner of world’s second-largest liquor company, is razing his ancestral home in Bangalore to build $4 million apartments as the number of people rich enough to afford them grows. United Breweries Holdings, which owns controlling stakes in Mallya’s liquor
A leopard, in an attempt to find its prey chased a dog and fell in to an open well belonging to Ravi Ganiga of Kenchanur in Kundapura taluk, in the wee hours of Thursday, October 28. The forest officials, who rushed to the spot, emptied the water in the well, with the help of the villagers
"The message of all the religions is the same, have faith in God and serve for others, when everyone follow their religion completely, then it is possible to live in peace and harmony" said Sri Vishweshatirta Swamiji of Pejawar Math, Udupi. He was the chief guest
A minor accident took place between a Hyundai car and SMT bus near Diana Circle Udupi during the busy traffic on Thursday. There was some damage to the front side of the car, but no casualties. Due to this accident the traffic was jammed for some time. Diana circle is one of the main traffic
Coastal Security Police, under its Sagar Raksha Kavach operation, on Thursday conducted a 36 hour mock drill to foil a terrorist attack in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Under the programme, CSP assigned the job of foiling the possible terrorist attack on various points
The Union Health Ministry has opposed the proposal by the Medical Council of India to conduct a combined enterance exam for
The much awaited North East monsoon set in over South India today with a trough of low pressure over Bay of Bengal expected to bring more rains
The Karnataka High Court will on Friday pronounce its much-awaited verdict on the disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs
Ferarites-UAE, a premier, social, cultural and charity organization of parishioners of St.Francis Xavier church, Ferar (located close to Mangalore International Airport and Special Economic Zone(SEZ) living in UAE proudly presents " A Dine-N-Dance programme with
Congress Secretary Sagar Rayka and the party’s Bihar youth wing president Lalan Kumar were arrested here today
The annual parish feast of the Holy Rosary church Alangar-Moodbidri was solemnly celebrated on Wednesday, 27th October 2010. A large number of parishioners and people from neighbouring regions participated in the celebration. The solemn feast mass was
Sr Lucitta, B.S (63), daughter of Pascal Pinto and Florine Pinto, Shamboor, Bantwal, Mangalore, sister of Paul, Carmine, Vincent, Delphine, Mark, Eliza, Sr Vineetha, Grace, Zita and Linet
Even as the state government turned down Tamil Nadu’s demand for release of Cauvery water to Mettur dam, irrigation
We’ve forgiven Deepika for what she’s done. We want her back home with the child," said Chandubhai Parmar, father-in-law of
Income Tax officials raided the offices of Shiv Naresh Sports Pvt Ltd and Satya Prakash Construction in connection with allegations
A protest on Wednesday by Dakshina Kannada Zilla Karmika Parishat Bus Naukarara Sangha, Dakshina Kannada Bus Owners Association, Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators Association, and a section of the All College Students Union and Auto Rickshaw Union, seeking immediate repairs
It’s a setback for the ruling LDF in Kerala. The Opposition wrested the Kochi municipality after 30 years of Left rule in the state.
If you want to know where chief minister B S Yeddyurappa is these days, just check out the temples -- those in God’s Own Country too.
For Bacchus lovers celebrations that are incomplete without liquor will henceforth leave their purses lighter by Rs 5,000. The department of excise which hitherto was charging you Rs 11,500 for an occasional licence (OL) for that day has now decided to reduce it to Rs 5,000
Dakshina Kannada Bus Owners Association (DKBOA) and Canara Bus Owners Association (CBOA) expressed their dissatisfaction over the transport department’s decision to soon start dedicated local public transport services in four cities of Tumkur, Mangalore, Gulbarga and Mandya town.
How easily and quickly this machine cuts the crop, separates the paddy into the bags and gathers the rest as it moves all in no time. Many people including students visited the place and watched the functioning of this crop cutting machine, at the Agricultural Science Centre
Kanajar Welfare Association Kuwait (KWAK) is pleased to announce Men’s Volleyball (Open to Karnataka State Level) and Ladies Throwball Tournaments “KWAK CUP 2010” on Friday, 17th December 2010 from 8:30 a.m. onwards at the American International School (AIS)
Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj was given an emotional farewell at the premises of DC office here on Tuesday, October 26. On the occasion, representatives of all the departments of the district lauded the efficiency, transparency, farsightedness, commitment
The President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will be the chief guest at the Vishwa Konkani Ekta Divas to be held at Dr TMA Pai Convention Centre here on December 9. Announcing this to media persons in Mangalore on Tuesday, Eric Ozario, Gurkar, Mandd Shobhann said that the
First of all on behalf of my priest colleagues and myself I extend warm g reetings on the occasion of the celebration of the Parish Day on 1 November 2010 to commemorate the Centenary of the foundation of the independent parish
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Meeting between environment minister Jairam Ramesh and civil aviation minister
The Fast Track Court has sentenced four accused in Shiroor Bandasale murder case to life imprisonment, here on Tuesday. In the gruesome murder, Yathish alias Sathish
"Influenced by the NSS camps, hundreds of people have adopted leadership qualities and camps like these which will produce able youngsters require encouragement from all" said Kaup MLA Lalaji Mendon. He spoke during the inauguration of the annual NSS camp of Padubidri
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday gave a 30-day termination notice to the Kochi IPL team to
Universities in Bangalore, which once boasted of vast campus spaces, increasingly find their land being now sliced away for various purposes.
After the dummy on M.G. Road, it was time for the city to experience the real thing as the first coach of Namma Metro reached
Yertward Mazamanian alias Eddie, a Hippie who discovered Anjuna beach in Goa for the rest of the world, died in the coastal
Consumption of coconut oil is of great use in preventing Alzheimer’s disease, said former Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University Prof B
The paediatric ward of KEM Hospital in Parel, Mumbai became the scene of a
“If the young generation is always alert and work creatively towards the betterment of the society, then all the problems can be resolved” said Udayakumar Shetty President of BJP Udupi District. He was talking after inaugurating the “Vajra Kaaya 2010” men’s State level tug-of-war
In what can be termed as a gross violation of human rights, Holy Cross Brother and Vice Principal of Holy Cross School Whitefild, Bangalore, was manhandled and assaulted by miscreants belonging to Jaya Karnataka Vedike in front of TV cameras here on Saturday
NSS Annual Special Camp of St. Lawrence P.U. College, Moodubelle closing ceremony was conducted on 24 October 2010. Rev. Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of St. Lawrence High School, presided over the function. Closeout speech was given by Sadhananda Rao, Rtd. Teacher
Private bus operators will not ply their buses on the National Highway No. 17 between Nanthoor Circle and Talapady on Wednesday to protest against the bad condition of the stretch. They have threatened to block other vehicles on this stretch between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The BCCI today said it was not aware of the Kochi consortium’s “links” with ex—Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar, who was a member of the IPL’s
The Janata Dal (Secular) leader and former Prime Minister, H.D. Deve Gowda, on Monday sought the immediate dismissal of
“Officials in the taluk do not have even five minutes to spare for poor people who go all the way to their office.
Economy will grow by 8.25-8.75 per cent this fiscal and will return to an average growth rate of 9 per cent soon,
Telecom Minister A. Raja on Tuesday said the mobile number portability (MNP) facility, which allows subscribers to retain
Both silver and gold surged in the national capital today on fresh buying by retail customers for the on-going festive and marriage season
Rajasthan Royals has filed an appeal in the Bombay High Court against the BCCI for suspending them from the IPL.
The Andhra Pradesh government is playing the number game to improve the numbers in its coffers. Exploiting the fancy among Telugus
BJP on Sunday slammed Dileep Padgaonkar’s comment that J&K problem could not be solved without involving Pakistan
Janata Dal United (JD-U) leader Sharad Yadav has launched a strong personal attack on the Gandhi-Nehru family
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar will hold its ever popular 9th Annual MCC Ladies Open Throwball Tournament in this weekend 28th and 29th October 2010 at the old Ideal Indian School Grounds (Girls Wing). This year 4 teams, namely, Tulu Koota, Konkan Stars, Qatar Tamizhar Sangam
A three-and-half year old girl died last night after she got stuck between the doors of a building lift. Around 9.30 pm, Laxmi, a student of LKG, was playing in the
Hit by desertions, Congress in Karnataka today managed to persuade a party MLA not to carry out his threat to resign his
All city, service and inter-state buses are likely to keep off the roads on Wednesday seeking immediate repairs of NH 17 from Mulki to Thokkottu. A decision to this effect was taken at a meeting convened by Dakshina Kannada Zilla Karmika Parishat Bus Naukarara Sangha on Saturday.
The St Jude Church and Shrine at Pakshikere near here is gearing up for its golden jubilee celebration. Most Rev Bernard Moras, archbishop of Bangalore, will preside over the thanksgiving Eucharist to mark the golden jubilee celebration of the establishment of the Pakshikere parish
The Centre had not ‘closed its eyes’ to the political developments in Karnataka, but could not act ‘just like that’ and had to act
The Fraud and Misappropriation Squad of Central Crime Branch on Saturday evening raided seven shops in SN Plaza and National Market
The incidence of breast cancer in India is on the rise and is rapidly becoming the number one cancer in females pushing the cervical cancer to the second spot.
Chief Minister BS Yedyurappa has promised to give an efficient government, with reforms in administration, for the next two and a half year. He was speaking after releasing â€Kanasugara Kodgi’, a book on the life and achievements of AG Kodgi, Chairman of the State Third Finance Commission
The foundation stone of a new auditorium in the premises of the Shri Mahalakshmi Temple at Uchchila was laid in the presence of a number of dignitaries including Lalaji R. Mendon, the MLA from the Kaup Constituency, leader of the fishermen’s community-Dr. G. Shankar, Pramod Madhwaraj
Accident between KSRTC bus and goods rickshaw on Sunday afternoon around 03.00 pm, caused the death of 8 persons including a pregnant woman and two children. Also seven persons are seriously injured in the accident.The accident took place in the exterior of Haliyala town at the
Suspected of stealing a mobile phone, a 15-year-old boy, Lokesh, was allegedly beaten to death with sticks in Mathura’s Nagla Bhagat village
The second phase of Bihar Assembly polls involving 45 constituencies on Sunday was marred by attacks on a State Minister and
In what could be one of the most shocking and unexpected incident happening in the recent times, archery coach Ch Lenin died in a fatal car accident
The third and final ODI between India and Australia at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Margao on Sunday is set to be curtailed
Bus passengers commuting on the east zone bus routes operated by Dakshina Kannada Bus Operators Association can look forward to receiving a computerised bus ticket in their hands from Monday. This is the result of an initiative taken by the East Zone Bus Owner’s Federation
A report by a New Delhi-based NGO has made a startling revelation regarding ‘health’ of fruits consumed by urban dwellers.
Indian Hog Plum, hog plum, travellers’ delight are the names of â€Amate kaai,’ which is a popular fruit of south India. The fruit is used in preparation of chutney, pickle, curries and different types of spicy delicacies. Hog plum is a moderate sized deciduous tree, locally known as â€Ambade kaai’
The Bangalore Forest Department’s Mobile Squad on Saturday arrested three men for illegal possession of ivory and its attempted sale
Rotary International (District 3190) will observe World Polio Day on October 24 (Sunday). The day will mark the two-
General Motors India is strengthening its base in the country and will showcase an "electric car" next year, its President and
Padma Prasad Hegde was elected vice-president of Karnataka State Bar Council in Bangalore on Sunday. The election was facilitated with Vijayakumar - the only other candidate in the fray - withdrawing his nomination. An alumnus of SDM Law College, Mangalore
Journey through the Konkan belt at any part of the year and during any season presents a feast to the eye. During the monsoon season, the rain drenched land with sprouting grass covering the landscape and agricultural activities present the most exciting experiences.
Rejecting allegations of corruption, public broadcaster Doordarshan on Saturday claimed that the Rs. 246-crore contract
The third and final one day international (ODI) between India and Australia scheduled to take place in Goa on Sunday is under threat due to unseasonal rains
The pilot of a Jet Airways Muscat-bound aircraft with 122 passengers on board was forced to ground the flight after the tip of the plane brushed
Never again will 26-year-old Sandeep Tatkare break into homes. Tatkare, who had allegedly broken into a house in Mumbai
Subodh Yadav took charge as the 121st deputy commissioner for Dakshina Kannada district on Saturday.
Higher Education Minister V.S. Acharya said on Friday that the State Government had allotted Rs. 40 crore for welfare schemes to uplift the backward communities. He was inaugurating Sri Maharshi Valmiki Jayanti celebrations organised by the district administration
Chinnara Habba, the city’s biggest children’s event, is back in a more exciting avatar. Conceptualised on a par with international standards, the four-day extravaganza promises to offer children a heady mix of fun, learning and entertainment. The habba will be held from October 29 to
As many as 55 houses were flooded when heavy rain lashed Bailakere area near Mathura Chatra, Rajangana parking lot, Bannanje, Sharada Kalyan Mantapa,
The Bangalore Division of South Western Railway (SWR) on Friday threw open a dedicated Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) Centre
’’Just when Mangalore woke up, just when we had this young, dynamic guy at the helm of development, he is being transferred,’’
Sati stone popularly known as masti kallu, a kind of memorial stone, was discovered at Rattadi in Kundapur taluk, informed Prof T Murugeshi of M S R S College, Shirva.
Lord Venkateswara, the presiding deity at the Tirumala temple has reaped a rich gold harvest on Thursday in the form of two precious donations.
She is one of the most sought after female sporting stars in India but when Saina Nehwal was born in patriarchal Haryana,
Passengers travelling to the Bengaluru International Airport from ITPL will soon find they never have to go ‘offline’.
It’s not easy being on His Majesty’s Service. The Air India Maharajah is enjoying some new cash. Pilots and other employees?
Pooja Gandhi of Mungaru Male fame will act in a Tulu movie for the first time. She is in the city to attend the “muhurtha”
It looks like a season of sting operations in Karnataka. For a change, media is not doing sting on politicians. Politicians themselves are resorting to sting operations
In order to make the people aware of the adverse effects of the use of plastic on the environment, the NSS volunteers of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle who are presently undergoing camp training in the Annual Special Camp at Shri Narayanaguru English
Budding chefs and others, aspiring to make it big in the hospitality industry, put up a grand display of a variety of bread common in other countries, at Fortune Inn Valley View here. The occasion was World Chef’s Day and World Bread Day celebrated together by the staff and students
Unexpected heavy rain that has been pouring since few days gained momentum on Thursday night and continued through Friday causing flood in low lying areas in the city and all over the district. Although the rains were persistent with a few thunders and lightning, it left a trail of damage
The Model United Nations Summit Manipal 2010 started today with the opening ceremony taking place at A/C Seminar Hall, Block 2 in MIT. Prof. M. D. Nalapat, Director Geopolitics Department UN Peace Chair, Manipal University and Dr. M. V. Kamath, Honorary Director of Manipal Institute of
In Karnataka, politics has slumped to a new low. Former chief minister and JDS Leader HD Kumaraswamy has now released a videotape
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside the high court verdict saying the man is not liable to pay for maintenance of his live-in partner.
Pakistan has piled the pressure on the US administration to mediate on the Kashmir issue, ahead of a crucial visit by President Barack Obama to India.
Stunned Gulf Air crew on Wednesday found an overseas Filipino worker strangled by his own jacket inside the toilet of the plane
Bihar is one of India’s poorest and most corrupt states, though many believe that under Mr Kumar the state has turned the corner. The election to the 243 seats
Virat Kohli hit an excellent 118 off 121 balls while Suresh Raina and Yuvraj Singh contributed with solid fifties as India successfully chased down a target of 290 to take a 1-0 lead
The government on Wednesday ordered confiscation of Rs. 183 crore furnished by Emaar-MGF as bank guarantee and initiation of legal action
With a view to help the less fortunate in the society, the members of the Emirates Pangalites initiated a Sponsorship Project in the year 2005. This venture of social service had a humble beginning with children in 2005-2006 supported by generous sponsors.
The Mangalore University will get intranet connectivity of one Gbps under the Central government’s National Mission in Education through ICT (NMEICT).
The Opposition Congress suffered another setback today when one of its legislator resigned from his Karnataka Assembly membership, making him the second from
Justice V G Sabhahit of the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday began hearing the matter relating to the disqualification of 11 BJP legislators to untangle the split verdict
If silk is the queen of textiles, then Bangalore is its kingdom for the next few days. The Bangalore Silk Utsav 2010 that
Shivegowda, father and coach of Vikasgowda, who bagged silver medal in ’Discus Throw’ in the recently concluded 19th Commonwealth Games in New Delhi
The Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes are awarded to scientists below the age of 45 for their for exceptional contribution in the field of Science. Instituted in 1957 in honour of Sir Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar, the founder director of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
KCAUK held its Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) at the St. Margaret’s Hall Burnage Manchester on 6th October 2010. The event was brilliantly compeered by Mr.Santhosh Sequeira. In his introduction to the AGM, he explained the origin of KCAUK and invited the new committee
Commuters in Mumbai can now ride on a Mercedes Benz bus on the regular BEST ticket for a month on a trial basis. The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) on Wednesday launched the swanky AC Mercedes Benz BEST bus to ply on city roads.
More than 200 tax investigators in India have searched the offices of a number of contractors used in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games.
Students of under-graduate courses offered by two autonomous colleges under Mangalore University who completed the same during the last academic year (2009-10) may not receive their degrees at the annual convocation of the university scheduled for December or early January.
The Karnataka High Court will Thursday resume hearing the appeal of 11 ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators against their disqualification as arguments were inconclusive Wednesday.
The Karnataka High Court has adjourned till Thursday hearing on petitions filed by 11 rebel BJP MLAs challenging their disqualification from the state Assembly.
An opposition Congress MLA in Karnataka today resigned from the House, after which the party’s top leaders staged a sit-in protest in front of Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa’s house here accusing the
A Saudi prince was convicted Tuesday of murdering one of his servants in a frenzied attack in a British hotel.
India has developed its first Laser Guided Bomb (LGB), a weapon that can hit a target with greater accuracy,
The Enforcement Directorate is likely to issue summons to senior officials of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee
Families of Air India crash victims are accusing the airline and its lawyers of soft-pedalling on the compensation claims, and are considering taking legal recourse. Almost five months after one of the worst air crash incidents that claimed the lives of 158 passengers onboard
The Enforcement Directorate has also registered case under FEMA against the Games Organizing Committee officials in connection with
During the recently concluded Navaratri programmes, the women artists of Shri Mahaganapati and Shri Mahalingeshwara Women’s Yakshagana Kalamandali presented the Yakshagana play named â€Meenakshi Kalyana’ at Mahathobara Shri Virabhadra Swami temple Hiriyadka.
A small number of people, gathered in various groups stood in hot sun as players representing their companies fought it out in the league matches of the Corporate Cup Football Tournament which began here on Sunday. The league matches were divided into two groups: Group A & Group B
Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner V Ponnuraj has been transferred to Shimoga. He is being replaced by Subhod Yadav, who held charge as the DK zilla panchayat CEO. Yadav has also worked as DC of Kodagu.
Leopards’ spots and tigers’ stripes are a camouflage closely tied to their habitats, researchers say. A UK team examined the flank markings of 37 species of wild cats in a bid to understand the spectacular variety of their colour patterns. The scientists say that cats living in the trees
Chancellor of Manipal University, Dr Ramdas M Pai inaugurated the new blood bank of Kasturba Hospital here on Saturday. It has a modern infrastructure to support operations of blood collection, processing and distribution. The mission of the blood bank is to supply safe blood
As every year, Sakinaka Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagana Mandali organized a grand celebration of Navaratri this year also. After performing 9 days of Vishesha Pooja, on Sunday, 17 October 2010 on the day of Dasara, in the morning Bhakthi Sangeetha
Karnataka unit BJP’s core committee, set up to decide on vital issues concerning the government, at its meeting today debated the situation arising out of the High Court’s split verdict
Alert BMTC bus passengers caught a woman who was about to escape after lifting jewellery from their wallets at Bharathinagar on Tuesday.
Apprehending desertion of some of their legislators to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress leaders and MLAs laid siege to Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa’s residence on Tuesday evening and asked the ruling party not to indulge in another “Operation Lotus” to remain in power.
Time stood still for over four hours at the D J Halli police station for all those related to Kumar (30) after he allegedly committed suicide at his “girl friend’s house” at Kavalbyrasandra here on Tuesday morning.
Super Typhoon Megi became the strongest cyclone in years to buffet the Philippines on Monday, while flooding in Vietnam swept away a bus
The seven days NSS Annual Special Camp of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle was inaugurated by Lalaji R. Mendon, MLA of the Kaup Constituency on Monday, 18th October 2010 at 4 pm in the premises of Shri Narayanaguru English Medium School, Padubelle
Deputy commissioner V Ponnuraj has directed people buying single sites for residential purposes to ensure that it has minimum of 30 feet approach road leading to it. Prospective buyers of single sites may approach the offices of Mangalore Urban Development Authority,
With sun shining brightly in this coastal Andhra Pradesh city, the second one-day International between India and Australia promises to entertain
The 2010 Commonwealth Games scam grew murkier as the Income Tax Department and the CBI raided around 25 premises on Tuesday.
On a day when the country was supposed to be observing Traffic Safety Day, three girls were killed in a bus crash in Muscat’s Al Khodh district.
General strike and protests hit France as unions angry with pension reform step up pressure on the government.
United States President Barack Obama will address a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall of Parliament.
The Fourth Annual General Meeting of the members of Canara Konkani Association Borivli (Regd) held on Sunday 17th October 2010 at 7pm at St. Francis Institute of Management and Research hall Mount Poinsur, S. V. P. Road, Borivli West.
T. Ramdas Pai,Chancellor of Manipal University, laid the foundation stone for TAPMI School of Business here on Saturday. The TAPMI School of Business would be an autonomous institution under the Manipal University, offering full-time residential MBA programmes
Residents in the UAE are spending less nowadays because of lower rents, among other reasons, according to Kershaw Leonard’s 2010/2011 Cost of Living Report
Ashwini Akkunji ran a memorable third leg in the women’s 4x400 metres relay to land India its first-ever gold medal in the women’s athletic events in the just-concluded Commonwealth Games, but the toast of Indian athletics has been ignored by her home state, Karnataka.
A doctor allegedly raped a Koparkhairane resident in a semi-conscious state inside the ICU of Lotus hospital in Vashi on Saturday night.
A mother and daughter were killed, and father and son injured when a goods autorickshaw, driven by the father, fell into a 20-metre deep roadside ditch at Kallapu along National Highway 17 near here under Ullal police station limits on Monday.
The tableau on Aluppa Palace prepared by Udupi Zilla Panchayat has been adjudged the best among the 32 tableaux that participated in the Jumboo Savari procession held in the city on Sunday.
Mrs. Estella D’Souza (73), Vilton villa, kajaribettu house, Moodubelle, Wife of late Raymond D’Souza passed away on
The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the world’s largest, was inaugurated here on Sunday by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma
A thick security blanket has been thrown in and around the Bombay High Court which will hear from Monday the arguments on
Osama bin Laden and his deputy Ayman al-Zawahiri are believed to be hiding close to each other in houses in northwest Pakistan,
The Karnataka High Court was split on the disqualification of 11 BJP MLAs by the Speaker and the issue will now be heard by a third judge on October 20.
This city of palaces, culture capital of Karnataka and home to Brindavan Gardens is decked up for the culmination of 10-day Dasara festival with Jamboo Savari (elephant procession) Sunday. The procession of 12 caparisoned elephants will be led by the majestic tusker Balarama
The young painter artist Ramesh Kidiyoor using his imagination prepared artistic invitations for his wedding to be held on 22 October 2010 from the pieces of gunny-bags.
As part of the Centenary Programme of the establishment of St. Lawrence parish Moodubelle, the ICYM Unit of Moodubelle will be organising inter-parish cultural competition â€Sangam-2010’ on Sunday, 7th November 2010 in the Parish Hall at 4.30 pm. The parishes that have been
Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed Australia’s first saint on Sunday, canonizing a 19th-century nun and also declaring five other saints in an open-air Mass attended by tens of thousands. Chants of “Aussie Aussie Aussie! Oi Oi Oi!” echoed throughout St. Peter’s Square
The famed â€Jamboo Savari’ or elephant procession of the 10-day Dasara festivities, which draws thousands of visitors to this cultural capital of Karnataka every year, got underway on Vijayadashami Sunday. Amid pomp and pageantry, the majestic tusker Balarama, standing tall
Few people excel in multiple spheres of life and make a distinct mark in the chosen field of their career. Here is one such person, Alphonso D’Costa who not only earned reputation as a dedicated and disciplined teacher of Mathematics but also a multi-
The first One Day International of the three-match series between India and Australia called off due to persistent rain. Though, it was not raining at around 9 o’clock, but the wet outfield caused due to the
The Congress in Karnataka on Monday charged the ruling BJP with offering money to the tune of Rs. 50 crore to its MLAs to engineer defection and threatened to launch a state-wide stir to expose the horse trading.
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Saturday said he is ready to provide support
At least 14 people were killed and 40 others injured today as violence flared up in Pakistan’s commercial capital
During the traditional annual Dussehra rally of the Shiv Sena Party on Sunday, 17 October 2010 at Shivaji Park, the Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray officially launched his grandson Aditya Thackeray in politics by nominating him as the head of the Yuva Sena as a young face..
India’s chief national badminton coach Pullela Gopi Chand as a token gesture of gratitude to one of his first coaches Nani Prasad,
Under attack, Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Sunday hit back at the Delhi Chief Minister Shiela Dikshit, saying her aspersions on corruption in the OC
A suspected LeT militant and another person have been arrested from Rajasthan and Kerala for their alleged involvement in the 2008 Bangalore bomb blasts.
The final hearing on the petition filed by five Independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from the Assembly
Foreign minister S M Krishna on Friday expressed unhappiness over the ongoing power tussle in his home state Karnataka, and feared that it may have taken the sheen off ’Brand Bangalore’.
The negativity surrounding the start of the XIX Commonwealth Games in New Delhi was transformed into a positive tide by the end of it.
Two babies were stolen by burqa-clad women at two ends of the city on Friday. A two-month-old boy was stolen from the civic-run VN Desai hospital in Andheri, while his mother brought him and his twin
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday discussed the rehabilitation of Tamils and other bilateral issues.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) Unit of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle will organize the Annual Special Camp from 18 to 24 October 2010 in the premises of Shri Narayanaguru English Medium School, Padubelle. This Annual Special Camp will be formally inaugurated
The 2010 Games are over and the post-mortem has begun. The much-expected enquiries into alleged misappropriation of funds isn’t going to wait.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s new 27-storey Mumbai skyscraper likely sets a record as the world’s most expensive residential home
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decided to challenge the verdict of the Allahabad High Court on the Babri Masjid title suit in the Supreme Court
With the Commonwealth Games over and demands for probe for mounting, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tonight appointed a high-level committee headed by a former CAG to go into allegations of corruption related to the mega sporting event.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will raise with President Barack Obama next month concerns over the recent U.S. decisions on visa rules and outsourcing
Unruffled composure over two decades, in the face of the world’s most hostile attacks and the frenzied demands of a celebrity-fixated society
Egg Birayni is easy and quick to prepare and it is good for children or even adults who have to take lunch boxes to school, colleges or office. Even during family
Rebel JDS legislator M C Ashwath today resigned as a member of the Karnataka assembly apparently to avoid action by his party for defying its whip during yesterday’s trust vote, which was won
The five boats launched, four were 12-ton capacity boats, each with 8 plus 12 seating capacity and one was of 5-ton capacity boat with 4 plus 8 seating capacity. With the help of the boats CSP would keep a 24X7 vigil of 0 to 5 nautical miles in the Arabian Sea.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has announced cash prizes to all the medal winning sportspersons from the state in the just-concluded Commonwealth games at Delhi.
Fireworks sparkled the cool evening air of Delhi on Thursday 14 October 2010, embarking on a new promise of sporting excellence as the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony kept its promise to the world. A dazzling laser show and a musical
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Official inaugural function of ICYM National Youth Convention- 2010 took place on 14th October 2010 at 9 am in St. Anthony’s School, Shillong in North east India. The Convention will conclude on 17th October 2010. Mr. Ravi Rounak the ICYM National President welcomed
For the second time in three days, Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa will seek a trust vote in the state assembly
The capsule carrying Luis Urzua emerged to cheers, songs and applause. Chile’s president has said his country will never be the same again
Saina Nehwal displayed nerves of steel to clinch gold in the badminton singles as India won 101 medals at the Commonwealth Games, its highest in the Games’ history, and elbowed out England to clinch the second spot in the overall medals table at the end
Lois E. Jackson, Mayor of Delta, British Columbia, Canada, who signed a memorandum of agreement with Mangalore City Corporation on Tuesday, visited Manipal University on Wednesday along with her team. A press release by the Manipal University here
The famous Mangalore Dasara celebrations concluded with a colourful procession in
An Indian shop assistant suffered a broken jaw after being beaten by a gang of racist thugs who abused him when he tried to stop them from attacking a woman
India was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member with a thumping majority of votes, including that of Pakistan
The captain of a Qatar Airways flight from the Philippines to Qatar died on Wednesday as it was in the air, forcing the plane to be diverted to the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, the carrier said.
The Indian celebrations did not end at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium on Tuesday night. A windfall in medals was reason enough to celebrate but when a gold is part
The special crime squad of Udupi police nabbed a gang of notorious dacoits in Udupi on Wednesday. Acting on a tip off, the police team lead by DySP Jayanth
The first miner to be rescued was Florencio Avalos. Two of the 33 miners trapped deep underground for more than two months in northern Chile have been rescued.
The Phoenix Arcade and the Phoenix digital studio was blessed and inaugurated recently in Shirva. The Phoenix Arcade was blessed by Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro, Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva and was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Valerian Pinto, Parish Priest
After a tight finish in Mohali a week ago, it was a tame finish in Bangalore as hosts India comfortably beat Australia by seven-wickets
It was Indian women’s day at the Commonwealth Games on Tuesday. Pistoliers Heena Sidhu and Annu Raj Singh clinched the gold medal in women’s 10 metre air pistol pairs, Mandeep, Simi, Ashwini and Manpreet won Gold in the 4x400m relay, Jwala and Ashwini
A ten-member Mandd Sobhann troupe from Mangalore arrived at the Dubai International Airport on Tuesday Oct 12, 2010, to perform at St Mary’s Konkan Community’s (SMKC) musical extravaganza, ’Konkan Showers-2010’. The troupe, led by Mandd Sobhann Gurkar, Eric Ozario,
India’s dream run in the Commonwealth Games was furthered as the boxers redeemed some reputation by winning all three gold medals they fought for while a fourth gold came the hosts’ way in men’s table tennis doubles on the penultimate day as a dope scandal
The Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) has launched diet food in select trains, a senior railway official daid today. "Since the time we have introduced diet food, we are getting good response. There is a section of people who are conscious about their diet even in the journey,"
On the occasion of the Navaratri celebrations, the students of the Chitrakala prepared various sand sculptures on the Kaup Beach that attracted the attention of many people.
A doctor from Bihar who has been one of the longest serving medical practitioners at a Church-run hospital in the state was cremated according to Hindu rites on the
After the controversial trust vote in Karnataka Assembly, the action is set to shift to the capital with Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa scheduled to arrive here on
India on Tuesday got a seat on the Security Council as a non-permanent member after a gap of 19 years through the elections
Indian spinners raised hopes of an exciting finish to the second and final cricket Test against Australia by reducing the visitors to 202 for seven
Normal life was disrupted in Kashmir Valley today after authorities imposed curfew ahead of a planned march by hardline Hurriyat activists
Mining Minister Laurence Golborne said a test of the capsule was carried out to see what effects it had on the rock and the metal container
The Karnataka high court on Monday adjourned the hearing of two petitions filed by 16 MLAs challenging their disqualification by the speaker.
India is all set to win a temporary seat on the United Nations (UN) Security Council after a span of 19 years.
A newly married woman in Bangalore was found murdered at her home around 5 pm on Monday with her throat slit with a glass
Terming the controversial floor test by Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa as “farce”, Karnataka Governor H.R. Bhardwaj on Tuesday offered him another chance to seek a fresh trust vote on Thursday to prove his majority in the State Assembly. “I am prepared to give you another
The Karnataka High Court today granted bail to BJP corporator Katta Jagadish Naidu and stayed futher investigation by Lokayukta on charges of his bribing a
The countries of the GCC, which continue to attract foreign labour of various levels and skills, seem today open to the possibility
India’s long wait for athletics gold at the Commonwealth Games is over. Krishna Poonia gave the country its gold, in women’s discus, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Monday evening. And with Harwant Kaur and Seema Antil taking the silver and bronze, India celebrate
The railways has approved construction of a bridge at Ekkur on the National Highway 17 in the city under phase III of the National Highways Development Project. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would widen the highway to four lanes between Kundapur-Surathkal
In a dramatic course of events and unprecedented commotion and confusion in the Karnataka Assembly, on the morning of Monday, 11th October 2010 the much troubled BJP Government eventually succeeded in winning the confidence motion passed by voice vote
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The â€cold desert’ of Leh on Sunday entered the Guinness Book of World Records after 50,300 saplings were planted at a village here in less than an hour by 9,000 volunteers under a drive supported by Buddhist monks to mark the â€green’ Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
It has been a Super Sunday for India as it produced yet another eye-catching all-round display to scoop up a sackful of medals and surge past England to the second spot in the medals rostrum at the Commonwealth Games. The hosts raked up five gold medals and as many
The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved Saudia Airlines to operate its chartered flights for Haj pilgrims from Mlr
A New Zealand radio presenter has stirred fresh controversy by calling Indian-origin Governor General Anand Satyanand as a "large, fat man", and commenting that his physique was "slightly incongruous" for an Indian.
Australia’s bowlers built on a century by Marcus North as the tourists seized control of the second and final cricket Test against India on Sunday
Konkani Language and Cultural Foundation, in its endeavour to give Konkani literature its due place under the sun, on Sunday announced the setting up of the Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar.
Railing against the opposition JDS and Congress for attempts to destabilize his government, Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday said that
The Governor of Karnataka, H R Bharadwaj, has written to the President to impose President’s rule in the state.
Sachin Tendulkar gave ample display of his class with a marathon unbeaten 191 as India restored the balance
Motorists going from and to the capital can save around 15 minutes with the opening of the iconic Shaikh Zayed Bridge by the end of this year, according to the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City
An Indian housemaid, who was stranded in a transit lounge of Muscat airport for five days after losing her passport at the Doha airport, died on her way to the hospital.
India and Pakistan had almost reached an agreement on Kashmir issue, said Pakistan’s former president Pervez Musharraf, and tried to clarify his earlier remarks on training militants by stressing
The Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE) system, aimed at lessening the burden of school students, has reportedly increased the stress factor
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has terminated the contracts of Rajasthan Royals and King’s XI Punjab IPL teams. As a result of this the two teams will be barred from participating in the IPL 4
Agasaim police on Saturday arrested a 21-year-old man for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl and her 7-year-old brother at Bambolim. The accused and the victims are neighbours.
The crisis in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Saturday deepened, with more party legislators, including two who returned to the party fold in the last
There was no relief for Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on the eve of a crucial trial of strength in assembly on Monday, with dissident MLAs holding their ground
As uncertainty looms large over the survival of his government in the wake of threat by rebel MLAs, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa, heading the first-ever BJP ministry in the south, is bracing himself for the crucial trust vote in the State Assembly
Determined to bring down the BJP government in Karnataka, JD(S) leader H D Kumaraswamy today said his party and Congress would work together to see its fall during the crucial trust vote tomorrow.
Embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today faced an herculean task to survive tomorrow’s trust vote
The Secular Franciscan Order also known as the Third Order members of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle celebrated the feast of their patron saint-St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, 9th October 2010 with the Holy Mass at 4pm and thereafter a get-together
India’s top drawer marksmen were bang on target while freestyle grapplers Yogeshwar Dutt and Narsingh Pancham Yadav came up with a power-packed display to help India bag four gold medals but England nosed ahead of the hosts in the medals table at the CWG on Saturday.
Before the Commonwealth Games started, everyday we used to come to know about the preparation for the Games in India. The bridge, the damaged residential arrangement for the athletes are not good, Dengue, flood and condition of road sand and then the snake
A golden mask and silver coated doors were offered for the presiding deity of the Mangala Devi temple here on Friday, the first day of the Navaratri festival. Deputy Commissioner V. Ponnuraj did the honours. Temple authorities had ordered the creation of a mask of gold
The â€Cha Parka Kalavider Kudla’ troupe led by popular Tulu stage artist Devadas Kapikad on Saturday, October 9, celebrated their 25 years of successful theatre journey through a jubilant cultural programme at Town Hall here. The programme was organised
The crisis for the BJP government in Karnataka deepened today with efforts to win them over the rebel MLAs apparently failing as high drama in Goa marked rival JD(S)’ attempts to woo them to its side.
Australian captain Ricky Ponting hit a gutsy 77 to steer his faltering team out of trouble on the opening day of the second and final Test
It is Hollywood calling for actor Anil Kapoor as the actor has bagged a role in Tom Cruise starrer ’Mission Impossible 4’. Kapoor, who shot to international fame with
Outraged over the racist slurs by top Australian Police officers, India today summoned its High Commissioner and
BCCI president Shashank Manohar has called an emergency meeting of the IPL Governing Council in Mumbai on Sunday to decide on the fate
The Parish Feast of Our Lady of Rosary Qatar was celebrated on Friday 08 October 2010 and the parishioners gathered at the church in huge numbers. The celebration began at 4:30pm with Living Rosary in the Main Church followed by Festal Solemn High Mass
If you think women say "I’m sorry" more than men do, you may be right, scientists say. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, found that women tend to apologise more compared to the opposite sex but it doesn’t mean that men are reluctant to admit wrongdoing
Over the last decade, there has been a gradual increase in mixed marriages in the Catholic community. From 12% mixed marriages at the turn of the millennium, these climbed to 26% in 2008 before falling back to 22% in 2009. On an average, there are around 2,500 marriages in churches
In what turned out to be another big harvest for India on Friday culled an impressive tally of 14 medals, including six gold, to remain well on course in their aim to eventually finish second at the CWG. The question, as rightly asked by our Philip Mudhartha, is whether India can keep
Mr. Diego Mathias (90), Husband of Juliana Mathaias, Mathaias Compound, Moodubelle. Mr.Diego Mathias passed away on Friday, 8th October 2010 at his residence
13 of the 14 rebel BJP MLAs, who were engaged in negotiations with BJP leader Manohar Parikkar in Goa, have now left Goa. They are reportedly headed to Bangalore with an associate of HDK
After a five-year-long trial, a court today sentenced driver Shiva Kumar to life imprisonment till death for the gruesome
BJP emissaries have set a deadline for dissident Karnataka legislators to decide whether they want to continue with the Yeddyurappa government till 1 PM on Saturday
Vincent Rock D’Souza, a resident of Karkala, has been detained without any genuine grounds by Nigerian police, according to his wife Helen. After working for about five years in Dubai, Vincent took up a new assignment as a supervisor at M/s Carbon Power Limited in Dubai owned by
The 400th nine day-long famous Mysore Dasara festival was formally inaugurated atop the Chamundi Hills today. Dharmadhikari of Kshetra Dharmastahala D Veerendra Heggade performed puja to the idol of Goddess of Sri Chamundeswari, marking the commencement of the festival.
Some say it’s going to be the end of the world, others believe it’s the most auspicious day of the year. Either way, 10.10.10 is just around the corner and here’s what Netizens are saying about the day that comes once in a lifetime. Shutterbugs have cameras ready, to mark the date
The Indian medal hunt continued on the fourth day of competitions in the Commonwealth Games which enabled the hosts to retain their second spot in the medals ladder. The hosts scooped up a bagful of three gold and silver medals apiece, apart from four bronze,
The Indian Air Force will celebrate its 78th anniversary on Friday at Air Force Station Hindon just east of the Yamuna River from the national capital New Delhi.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday sought to dispel the impression that New Delhi was running the government in Jammu and Kashmir.
New Zealand High Commissioner, who was summoned by the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday, has apologised for TV show host’s racial slur
Hopping from city to city, 15 rebel BJP MLAs and Independents from Karnataka today landed in Goa after brief halts in Chennai, Kochi and Mumbai
Breast removal for treating breast cancer is outdated, inhumane and can be avoided regardless of how terminal the case might be
Indian Students Association of University of Illinois, Champaign held their annual elections for the board. Atina D’Souza, senior in the College of Business, studying Marketing and Management, concentrating in International Business has been elected as the President
India kept the momentum going on the third day of the Commonwealth Games as the host nation bagged six more gold medals in shooting, wrestling and weightlifting. With this effort, 11 gold, eight silver and five bronze, India has 24 medals to its name as against Australia’s 46 at the top.
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, whose government is facing a serious crisis following rebellion by a section of BJP MLAs, today sacked two more dissident ministers.
The Udupi Zone of the South Kanara Photographers Association along with the Dharani Seva Sansthe,Kaup jointly organized a Blood Donation Camp at the Government District Hospital, Ajjarakadu, Udupi on Thursday, 7th October 2010 at 8.30 am.
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has exuded the confidence that his government will tide over the crisis it is facing following the rebellion of a group of dissident ministers and MLAs.
Virender Sehwag, the India opener, has been named the Test Player of the Year during the 2010 ICC Awards in Bangalore.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of Santosh Kumar Singh in the 14-year-old Priyadarshini Mattoo rape and murder case
Weeks ahead of his trip to India, U.S. President Barack Obama has said America is in fight for future with countries like India and China
Faisal Shahzad (31), the Pakistan-born United States citizen charged with the Times Square bomb plot, has been sentenced to life in prison
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, already neck deep in trouble over land scams, on Monday was faced with fresh political trouble after a group of legislators
The BJP government in Karnataka is spinning into a crisis. Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has dropped 4 dissident ministers - Venkataramanappa, Shivaraj Thangadagi, D Sudhakar
The Dalgado Konknni Akademi (DKA) in its endeavour to increase the readership and simultaneously to inculcate the habit of reading Konknni in Roman Script and to instill the love of the language among the youth, had organized Story Reading Competition in Romi script
The paddy fields have been gradually transforming from green to golden colour with the paddy corn and leaves getting mature and ripe. It is indeed a feast to the eyes to view the upright paddy stalk standing erect with bunch of paddy waiting to be harvested.
Embattled Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, whose government plunged into a major crisis after 19 MLAs withdrew their support, on Wednesday said he will prove his majority in the Assembly
A group of 12 dissident legislators from Karnataka’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including four ministers, arrived here from Kerala early Thursday and are holed up at Mumbai Airport, party sources said.
The Dubai Metro’s facilities for people with special needs were put to the test on Tuesday with the help of "special" volunteers from all over the UAE.
VVS Laxman battled back pain and guided tail-enders during his 73-run not out effort to register a heroic Indian win in the first Test against Australia
Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has admitted that Pakistan had trained underground militant groups to fight in Kashmir,
Aishwaraya (15), student of St Sebastian School, Thokkottu near here was killed, and Rajeevi, a pedestrian injured when a speeding school bus knocked them down at Chembugudde at Thokkottu
As the country continues to debate the trifurcation of the Ayodhya land among the parties to the dispute, a temple-mosque at Girimath at Kamathagi village in Bagalkot district may have a suggestion to offer.
Poor shot selection and an umpiring error on Monday put India in dire straits as they were left tottering at 55 for four chasing a victory target of 216
Southern Railway will provide one-minute temporary stoppage for the following trains in connection with the St Theresa’s Shrine festival to be held at Mahe on October 14 and 15.
Stressing that the government was watching the developments in all the neighbouring countries with caution, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik on Monday said
Indian shooters on Tuesday led the medal hunt at the Delhi Commonwealth Games winning two gold and two silver while wrestlers brought up the third, fourth and fifth gold’s on the second day of the Games here. With this effort, India stands second in the overall medals tally
Hosts India opened their medal account in Commonwealth Games weightlifting competition when Soniya Chanu bagged a silver medal and Sandhya Rani Devi clinched a bronze in the women’s 48 kg. Men weightlifters won two more medals, in 56 kg Srinivas Rao got the
The memorial built in memory of the 158 air-crash victims of IX- 812 Air India Express from Dubai to Mangalore on 22nd May 2010 in six black granite slabs with the names of all the 158 ill-fated passengers and six crew-members that was installed on 27th July 2010 on an elevated
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The 57th birthday of Shri Amritanandamayi Amma will be celebrated by Shri Mata Amritanandamayi Mata Seva Samiti on 10th October 2010 at Bannanje Shri Narayana Guru Kalyanamantapa. During this occasion various social welfare programmes will be undertaken as every year.
Bunts Hostel Circle - a city landmark with a history of nearly 100 years was razed down here on Tuesday. The Bunts alias Nadavara Mathr Sangha constructed the circle when the Sangha was set up a century ago.
The feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the Capuchin Friars and the Secular Franciscan Order was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm at the Assisi Nilaya, the Formation House of the Capuchin Friars near Naalku Beedhi in Kattingeri on Monday
Culturally binding, entertainingly yours!! This is definitely an SMKC DUBAI venture! Yes, St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai as Organizers of KONKAN SHOWERS 2010 has left no stone unturned to host a night of your culture and entertainment that will linger in your minds
The principal and four other teachers of the La Martiniere school, who were arrested in the Rouvanjit Rawla suicide case,
Scores of commuters were left stranded on their way to work on Monday morning as MTC drivers went on a flash strike demanding
The group involved more than 15 dissident MLAs, including those who were denied ministerial berths in the recent cabinet reshuffle, party sources said.
Stepping up its attack on the alleged land scandals, opposition JD(S) today made a fresh charge accusing Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa of denotifying some land
Anson Manuel D’Souza (19) the only son of Antony D’Souza(Thottam) and Jacintha D’Souza(Moodubelle) residing at Sea-Side, Badanidiyur, Thottam, passed away
Despite nearly half of the eligible voters in Bahrain being women, their representation in government bodies has declined in the last few years
Police say suspected militants have attacked and set on fire at least 20 oil tankers in Pakistan that were en route to NATO and US troops in Afghanistan
The US government has warned its citizens in an official travel advisory to be vigilant travelling in Europe, amid fears of an al-Qaeda
The World Bank has approved a $75-million loan for Bangladesh to support its efforts to repair the damage left behind by two cyclones
Proving the critics and sceptics wrong regarding the ability of India to conduct successfully any major sporting event in light of the controversies and allegations of corruption against the Games Organising Committee, the long awaited 2010 Commonwealth Games took off
After months of uncertainty and controversies, the day of reckoning has arrived for the Commonwealth Games. The opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday, to be marked by a multi-crore cultural extravaganza, dance, music and fireworks
The Commonwealth Games 2010 will be declared opened by Prince Charles and President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Sunday.
A small plane carrying tourists on a sightseeing flight crashed in Peru on Saturday, killing all six people on board.
Riding a taxi has become more expensive since Sharjah Transport implemented a minimum taxi fare of Dh10 effective from October 1. Residents expressed their dismay over the changes that were brought into effect as of Friday,
Referred to as the most trouble-plagued Commonwealth Games ever, all eyes are now on India to see if the sporting event will progress smoothly.
With hours to go for the grand opening to the Commonwealth Games, the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, the main venue of the Games, looks picture perfect.
For centuries, people have chewed and smoked tobacco, which comes from the plant nicotiana tabacum. The reason
Under attack from the Opposition over an alleged scam, Karnataka Minister Subramanya Naidu today denied any wrongdoing and ruled out his resignation
The chamber of ACP Pulikeshinagar sub-division virtually turned into a wedding hall on Saturday evening.
Members of Alevoor Gram Panchayat along with the members of NGOs, Social Organisations and Scouts and Guides on Saturday celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi by cleaning up the village. Gram Panchayat members led by their President Hareesh Kini swept and washed
Mr. Devdas Hebbar scored a hat-trick being elected as the President of the Old Students Association of St. Lawrence Composite PU College successively for the third time for the next two years (2010-12) in the General Body Meeting that was held on Sunday, 3rd October
Mitchell Johnson grabbed five wickets as India were dismissed for 405 in reply to Australia’s first innings total of 428 on day three of the first Test
Riding on a brutal yet swift counter attack by Virender Sehwag, India raced to 110 for two at stumps, in reply to visitors’ challenging first innings total of 428
The 141st birthday of the â€Father of the Nation’-Mahatma Gandhi was observed in a unique way in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on 2nd October 2010 at 9.30 am. As Mahatma Gandhi stressed on prayer and self-work, the students of the High School and PU College
Sr. Mary Emiline of the Holy Family (Age 78) who departed this life for her heavenly reward on 01.10.2010 at 11.15 am in the 57th year of her Religious Profession and 78th year of her life due to cardiac arrest.
From helicopters to snipers and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, the national capital will witness unprecedented security arrangements
Home Minister P. Chidambaram today inspected the Commonwealth Games village to take stock of the preparedness and security arrangements
Aslam, suffering from mental illness went missing from his home nearly four years ago. Eventually Aslam was brought to the â€Home of Hope’ at Shankerpura one year back and was given shelter and was treated for his mental illness under the supervision of the Pastor Sunil John D’Souza.
Australian wicketkeeper Tim Paine registered his maiden Test fifty and along with an aggressive Mitchell Johnson, pushed up the scoring rate after lunch
At least 33 people were killed and a dozen injured early Saturday when two trains collided in Indonesia’s central Java province, officials said.
Former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy today challenged the BJP Government in the state to order a probe into the denotification of lands during
Plastic usage will be banned in the premises of religious places like temples, mosques and churches as per the Environmental Act of 1986
The BJP Government would launch on October 14 free distribution of sarees to the mothers of girl children covered under the “Bhagyalakshmi” insurance scheme.
It was a fantastic show of great music talent in Doha. Certainly for the twelve semifinalists their dream came into reality as Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) Doha Qatar, hosted the Gulf Voice of Mangalore semifinals on Friday, 01 October 2010 at Doha Cinema hall.
Commonwealth Games Village Mayor Dalbir Singh claimed that about 4,000 athletes and delegates are living happily at the much-criticised residential blocks
Former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf is making a comeback into politics. He’s all set to launch his own political party
A day after Lokayukta sleuths trapped IT-BT minister Katta Subramanya Naidu’s son Katta Jagadish, Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde revealed
Archbishop of Bangalore Diocese Rt. Rev. Dr. Bernand Moras officially raised the curtain for a celebration through convention to all Konkani speaking community in the Gulf, on Friday September 24, in a programme held at Creek Sheraton here. By offering traditional ’Paan-pod, Udak’
After many years of dispute and litigation and many days of anxiety and apprehension prior to the pronouncement of the verdict on the disputed site at Ayodhya on Thursday, 30th September 2010, the aftermath of the verdict proved to be a great relief to the entire population
In spite of all the controversy revolving around the 2010 Commonwealth Games at Delhi scheduled to begin from 3rd October to 14th October 2010, the preparations for the Games are nearly over and the nation is awaiting for the grand opening
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Indians may have felt let down when their nation was severely criticised for the chaos surrounding the Commonwealth Games,
In a fresh charge against the BJP Government on land denotification issue, JDS today accused it of illegally denotifying 6.35 acres acquired for a residential
It begins with V.V.S. Laxman’s 281, this most entrancing of cricket rivalries. There is, of course, the danger of undermining accuracy
Ecuadorean soldiers firing automatic weapons and concussion grenades rescued President Rafael Correa late Thursday from a hospital
Kingfisher Airlines may cut jobs, UB Group Chairman and CEO Vijay Mallya said Thursday. "There are several employees on our rolls
Reliance Industry Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the 100 richest Indians for the third year in-a-row
Two major public sector lenders, SBI and PNB, today hiked fixed deposit rates by up to 75 basis points, while PNB also increased its base rate
Indian nation had been waiting with great expectation for the long awaited Court Verdict on the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit which was delivered at round 4.13 pm. The most important operative part of the judgment is that the disputed land at Ayodhya is to be divided
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As the Commonwealth Games at Delhi are just three days away, the reaction to the verdict on Ayodhya will reflect in which way the nation will proceed. It is hoped that better senses will prevail and all concerned people will put the nation before the narrow and parochial
The VHP on Wednesday welcomed the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya title issue saying the faith of Hindus has been endorsed
Mangalore United have been crowned the new champions of Karnataka Premiere League (KPL) after their sensational win against Provident Bangalore in the final match held at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday, September 29. Batting first, Mangalore United
Karaval Milan – Dubai an association consisting of 19 Parishes from Kallianpur and Kundapur Varado had always believed in unity which is their main strength of existence. It’s only because of UNITY, whatever steps taken or the Programme’s organized always Karaval Milan
Mohammed Hashim Ansari, 90, the oldest litigant in the Ayodhya land dispute Thursday welcomed the High Court verdict
Mrs.Pascaline D’Mello (70), KukkuPalke house,Marne, Wife of late Lawrence D’Mello passed away on Wedensday,29th September 2010 at Trasi after a breif illness.
In an embarrassment to the ruling BJP in Karnataka, a minister’s son and city corporator was today arrested on charges of trying to influence a witness in a case pertaining to alleged irregularities in payment of compensation to land owners
At least 22 people, including an alleged notorious drug trafficker, were arrested today with 51 country-made pistols and 77 live rounds seized from them, a top police official said on Friday.
Gun toting policemen and tight CCTV surveillance and every few hundred meters at every nook and corner of the National Capital.
India struck back at Pakistan for its Foreign Minister’s remarks in the UN General Assembly. A day after External Affairs minister S M Krishna said he was disappointed
It’s the night before the Lucknow bench delivers one of the most closely watched verdicts of the century -- the title suit in the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi matter
The three-judge Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court started the proceedings to pronounce the judgement in the Ayodhya title suit
The three-judge special Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court ruled by majority that the disputed land in Ayodhya be divided into three parts
XPRESS Deputy Editor poses as a job applicant to expose what could well be the country’s biggest recruitment racket.
Amid one of the worst crises Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP) has ever faced, Karnataka’s top veterinary scientists have been assigned a task that can at best be described as distracting, and at worst, somewhat absurd, given the circumstances. Snatching time between attending to 16
In a rare case, the Mulki police have arrested a temple priest for trying to sell the 300-year-old Lakshmi Narasimha idol of the temple where he is serving as a priest.
It appears developments in distant Ayodhya are forcing many marriages to be rescheduled. Fazil Ahmed and Shabrin Taj Umme Naseeba are one such couple who were to get married on Thursday
India’s top IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has approached the Karnataka government for 100 acres of land near Bangalore international airport
The palatial District Commissioner’s bungalow in Udupi set up in a cheering ambience has been left unfinished owing to shortage of funds. The Rs 34 lakh structure is partially done and additional fund
Since its appearance the hypermarket is a symbol of modernization not only in Middle East but in the whole world. It has dramatically changed the retailing structure and also the consumption behavior of the consumer.
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In a bizarre case of mistaken identity, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel was stopped and questioned by US authorities at the Chicago International Airport.
Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke is hopeful his team will be able to counter India’s bowling attack in home conditions in a two-Test series
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday appealed for "peace and harmony" after the Ayodhya verdict on September 30.
The relentless scathing criticism around the crisis-hit Commonwealth Games on Tuesday waned with top sporting nations Australia and England leading
Nama Tuluveru UAE, an association which promotes tulu culture with a cause, this time is presenting twin comedy tulu dramas called ’Kutumba’ & ’Seetha Teacher’ in UAE. Both the dramas are written & directed by Vijaya Kumar Kodialbail who will come along with his troupe to perfom and enthrall
Starting with another face off between External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi
Former India captain turned commentator Sunil Gavaskar may be axed from the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League
Senate Republicans successfully blocked the passage of an anti-offshoring bill that would have denied tax breaks to US companies
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Maharashtra Home Minister R.R. Patil has been caught on the wrong foot after he was captured on camera with Dawood Ibrahim’s henchmen.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India at its 81st AGM in Mumbai on Wednesday decided to serve showcause notices to three IPL teams
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was on Wednesday dropped from the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League as the BCCI met here
In the recently conducted circle and taluka level Volleyball competitions by the Public Education Department for the academic year 2010-11, the girls and boys teams from the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle have put up excellent performance
The Opposition Congress and the JD(S) on Tuesday, demanded that B S Yeddyurappa resign as Chief Minister for allegedly ordering denotification of land held by his two sons, B Y Raghavendra and B Y Vijayendra.
Prince Charles’s office sought to play down the reported row over whether he or President Pratibha Patil would open the Delhi Commonwealth Games
Police and France’s railway operator say authorities briefly evacuated a train station in a bustling area near Paris’ historic Opera house
Some categories of expatriate workers who had previously been barred from sponsoring their children and family members can now do so
The Allahabad High Court will deliver its verdict in the 60-year-old Ramjanambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit on Thursday at 03.30 pm
The U.S. on Tuesday raised with India the issue of the Nuclear Liability law, which is troubling several American industrialists since it makes suppliers
Gloria Stuart, the 1930s Hollywood beauty who gave up acting for 30 years and later became the oldest Academy Award acting nominee
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted its interim stay order on the contentious Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case verdict
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The Delhi Police on Tuesday said security forces have fully taken over the Commonwealth Games venues and a fool-proof security blanket is in place
Team Mangalore, the lone entry from India, which flew their special kites not only reflected the rich Indian culture but also tugged many hearts at the 16th International
Karnataka government today declared a two-day holiday for schools and colleges on September 30 and October one in view of the Allahabad court’s scheduled
The Commonwealth Games Federation and the Delhi government were locked in a verbal duel while a blame-game started on the mess
On 24th Sept’2010 Kannada Sangha Bahrain organized a Unique Yakhshaghana play called “ Devi Mahatme – Shambhavi Vijaya, Part I” at the Indian Club auditorium. This was the yearly program celebrating the Yakshaghana culture in the Sangha calendar.
Preetham Alva of Moodubelle studying in Third Year LLB at Vaikunta Baliga College of Law, was elected as the Secretary of the National Students Union of India (NSUI) of the Mangalore University jurisdiction for the year 2010-11. Election to the various posts
Curtains will rise at the popular venue - Al Nasr Leisureland on 14 October @8.30 PM - when St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai will present their 9th annual get together – “Konkan Showers 2010”. Over the past years, SMKC has given the highest quality entertainment programs
Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi on Monday claimed that all major problems have been sorted out
Countdown has begun for United Mangaloreans Kuwait’s (UMK) megha event - "Fun Filled Evening 2010", an `entertainment package comprising of songs, dance, mimicry and Konkani comedy drama "Kasale Grachar Saibha", to be held on Oct. 1st, 2010 at American International School (AIS)
Two days after reshuffling and expanding the Cabinet, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa gave `25 lakh from the state fund to Tirumala temple board.
Come October 14, Mangaloreans can sail down to the Lakshadweep islands from their own shores rather than going as far as Kochi.
Mr. Andrew Alva(79), Husband of Magdaline Alva, Manchottu house, Kattigeri, Moodubelle. Passed away on Sunday at 8.45 am,26th September 2010 at his
Ronald D’Souza is elected as the new President of Bellevision (UAE) in the General Body Meeting of the organization held on 24th September 2010 at 4.30 pm at the Winny’s Restaurant in Karama, Dubai. A new Executive Committee was also elected by the
Karnataka Lokayukta Officers-D.S. Jagamayyanavar, SP (KLA), Mangalore, Prabhudeva B. mane, DYSP (KLA), Udupi, B.P. Dinesh Kumar, Inspector (KLA), Udupi and other officials Santosh and Shridhar paid a visit to the Belle Grama Panchayat Office on Monday, 27th Sep.
Curfew has been lifted from various parts of the Kashmir valley, including Srinagar city on Sunday. Anantnag, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian and Awantipora towns
The clock is ticking and the Delhi government is desperately trying to salvage the Commonwealth Games mess. A snake in the athletes living quarters
The Chennai Super Kings created history by winning the Champions League Twenty20 event, the first by any Indian side,
Ahead of his talks with top U.S. officials here, Defence Minister A.K. Antony has said he would convey New Delhi’s concerns about supply
Already facing flak for his controversial remarks on Delhi’s population, Commonwealth Games CEO Mike Hooper on Monday once again courted controversy
A noted Telugu Desam party leader from Krishna district, Chalasani Venkateswara Rao, 54, was found murdered in his flat at Madhuranagar-C
In a well attended function, mostly by the Students of St. Mary’s College, Shirva, the Post Graduate Courses-Master of Social Work (MSW) and M.Com were inaugurated in Sude Sabha Bhavan on Saturday, 25th September 2010 at 2.30pm. As the Bishop of Mangalore
There had been a spate of robberies in various temples in around Moodubelle since the beginning of this year. After many months of relentless investigation by the police, they have finally succeeded in arresting recently two robbers-Diwakara Achari and Ramesh Poojary
Subhaschandra Hegde of Kattingeri who is a well-known hotelier in Pune visited Shri Mahabhaaleshwara Hindu Anudhanitha Higher Primary School at Edmeru along with his relative Udayakumar Takdabail recently and donated free notebooks to all the students of the school.
After successfully completing the knockout rounds of Summer Cup-2010, the Semi-final and Final matches were played on Friday 24th September, 2010 at Hawally Park. The first Semi-final match was held between Kuwait XI and United XI. By batting first, United XI scored
Thousands of people dressed in Red & white covered the streets of Mangalore to mark World Heart Day. World Heart Day, an initiative by World Heart Federation started in 2000 in order to create an awareness to the public a growing need to learn to live & eat healthy; to create an awareness
It was exactly 100 years ago on 15 September 1910 that the two separate churches of Shirva, the one dedicated to Our Lady of Health and the one dedicated to St. Francis Xavier known as Lower Church and Upper Church respectively were unified as one parish under 1 church
Police found only four pieces of bones during the exhumation of body of notorious rowdy sheeter Umesh Rai, who was murdered six months ago, in Puttur on Sunday.
Britain’s opposition Labour Party chose former Energy Secretary Ed Miliband as its new leader on Saturday after a cliffhanger
Ras Al Khaimah’s latest attempt to establish its own airline will culminate with the commencement of flights in two weeks’ time.
Kuwait will scrap its controversial sponsorship system in February, the social affairs and labour minister has said.
Climate ministers and top negotiators from dozens of nations remain deadlocked over how to cut greenhouse gases less than three months
In comments that can rake up yet another controversy, Indian-origin author Salman Rushdie has termed the British monarchy and its traditions as "stupid" and "archaic".
The feast of nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary is traditionally celebrated as Monthi Festh (Feast) by Mangaloreans Catholics around the world with religious fervor and gaiety. The members of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) along with family, friends
The countdown for the much-awaited Commonwealth Games has now begun. And with just eight days to go,
Udupi tahsildar V. Prasanna said on Friday that water from the treatment plant of Manipal University at Dashrath Nagar had overflowed and polluted 30 wells
Trains will be cancelled and diverted due to re-girdering of a major bridge near Kottayam and to attend maintenance works in other minor bridges in the Kottayam Ernakulam section. The list of trains which will be diverted from October 1 to 13 are
The season’s heaviest rainfall of 113.4 mm pounded Bangalore on Friday, sending the City into a frightening tizzy.
Commonwealth Games Federation Chief Mike Fennell gave India’s last ditch attempts to save face a thumbs up on Saturday.
Announcing an eight-point Kashmir formula, the Centre on Saturday said a Group of Interlocutors led by an eminent person
With the clouds opening up on Friday night, there was a sharp dip in temperature. The sudden downpour was the highest in 10 years in September in just one day. According to the Met department, average rain for the month is 195mm. "However, we received more than 106mm
A 15-member delegation from Malaysia arrived in India’s capital New Delhi on Friday to assess the state of affairs just one week before the opening
Celestine D’Souza (73) wife of late Baptist D’souza passed away on Friday, 17th September 2010 at 2.30 pm at Attinja House, Shirva.
Byndoor Catholic Association celebrated much awaited â€Monti-Fest’ under the slogan of “Sakkad Sangatha Melyam” on 24th Sept 2010 at Mr. Rudolph Periera’s Residence, Sharjah. The program commenced at 12 noon with a prayer song by Rikitha, Ruvitha & Susan.
The much awaited Gulf Voice of Mangalore (GVOM-2) semifinals are scheduled on 01 October 2010, at 05.00 pm, in Doha Cinema. The Konkani Reality Show is organized by Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar. There will be 6 participants in each Female and Male category.
Ever since Dale Steyn walked off the field without bowling a ball, events unfolded in Chennai’s way. It started from Suresh Raina
Over 600 students of Sneha Tutorial College, a private educational institution in Udupi, imparting training to students writing exams privately, on Thursday took out a protest march against the state government’s order increasing the PU examination fees by over three times and submitted
The thunderstorm and heavy rain accompanied with strong winds during the night of Thursday, 23rd September 2010 led to the collapse of a huge tree on the house of Akkani Safalthi near Shirva Nyarma Society. Due to the impact of the tree hundreds of tiles as well as the wooden structure
ITI students of Udupi district under the banner of Udupi ITI Students’ Forum took out a protest march to the office of the Deputy Commissioner to oppose the re-examination ordered by the government. Speaking on the occasion President of the Forum Jeevan said that
Keerthana B K, a student of Infant Jesus School, Chikmagalur met with an accident and got her leg cut. Though she was rushed to the local hospital it was not possible to save her leg. Immediately, she was rushed to Mangalore to Fr. Muller’s Hospital and after long hours
Against the backdrop of growing voices in the U.S. opposing outsourcing, Germany on Thursday lent support to India in its effort to fight protectionism.
The head of the Commonwealth Games Federation says the conditions in the Games village have improved
The use of metre will be made mandatory in all the auto rickshaws in Udupi from November 1. The metre will help in regulating the tariff and to put a check on cheating
“Adopt holistic approach to bring up your children…” urged Fr. Clifford Fernandes , professor of St. Joseph Seminary, Jeppu , Mangalore while addressing the Catholic parents of St. Mary’s English Medium Higher Primary School, Falnir near Mangalore on Monday 20th September 2010.
India bribed 72 Commonwealth countries $ 100,000 each to get the hosting rights for the scandal-hit 19th edition of the Games
Excitement and reassurance about the preparations of the Commonwealth Games 2010 was the overriding sentiment of the teams
With an aim of augmenting logistical support for paramilitary forces in the anti-Naxal operations, Indian Air Force will start withdrawing
It was close to midnight in New Delhi on November 13, 2003 when the phone rang and the reporter screamed from the other end ’Flash it! India win bid to host 2010 CWG,
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pulled up Union Sports Minister MS Gill and Union Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy on Friday
Seven elephants of a herd died after being hit by a goods train in the Banarhat area of Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday night.
The most popular festival especially in Mumbai, the Ganesh Chaturthi came to an end with the final immersion of Ganesh idols on the Ananth Chaturdashi day, 22nd September 2010. In Mumbai and its suburbs thousands of large, medium and small Ganesh idols were immersed into the water
The area under arecanut cultivation across the State has increased from 1.61 lakh hectares in 2005-06 to 1.84 lakh hectares in 2008-09, according to Directorate of Economics and Statistics, Bangalore. The statistics secured by the Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Cooperative
On the occasion of the immersion of the Ganesh idol of the Shivagarjana Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava Mandali of Sakinaka, a suburb of Mumbai on the Ananth Chaturdashi on Wednesday, 22nd September 2010, the cultural traditions of Tulunadu were in full display.
Finally there is some appreciation for the beleaguered Commonwealth Games organisers from visiting teams.
In the reshuffle of portfolios after the Cabinet expansion, Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa has given R. Ashok the prime
Ahead of the judgment on Friday, P. Chidambaram on Wednesday appealed for maintaining peace, order and harmony.
Addressing the representatives of different religions recently at the Kaup Police Station, Kaup Circle Inspector B. Cheluvaraj said that people belonging to different religion should maintain harmony and promote brotherhood during the celebration of their respective festivals.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has stepped in to clear the Commonwealth Games mess. Singh has called
The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the verdict in the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit case saying the deferment is in public interest.
Ambit Computer and Technical Training Institute, Mangalore had recently conducted â€Ambit Short Film’ Competition on the eve of the 64th Independence Day celebrations. The prize distribution function of this Short Film competition was held in their premises on Saturday, 18th September 2010
Mangalore Cricket Club, (MCC), Qatar, organized a public lecture on health awareness on Friday, September 18, 2010 at the Indian Cultural Center’s Delhi Hall. Dr Edward Nazareth, who was in Doha, Qatar, as part of MCC’s nativity celebrations spoke on maintaining good health
On the occasion of the centenary celebrations of the foundation of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, a pilgrim tour to the Holy Land spread over the countries of Israel, Jordan and Egypt is being organized for the benefit of the parishioners under the spiritual guidance of
Tension prevailed for more than three hours in the Chathapuram-Kalpathy-Shekaripuram areas of the town on Tuesday as the elephant `Chathapuram
Amidst complaints by some countries about the "substandard" and "filthy" conditions in the Commonwealth Games Village
Finally, Virat Kohli’s (49 off 29) second blitzkrieg in a row, supported by Manish Pandey (44 off 36), helped Bangalore end up on the winning side
A section of the false ceiling at the weightlifting venue for October’s Delhi Commonwealth Games collapsed on Wednesday,
The embattled organisers of the scandal-marred Commonwealth Games will have a lot of explaining to do to their international boss Michael Fennell
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has rejected the resignation of Siddaramaiah as the leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly, Union Minister Gulam Nabi Azad said here on Wednesday.
At least 70 students of the government school in Bajattur village of the taluk took ill after having mid-day meals on Wednesday.
Six people were inducted into the Karnataka council of ministers Wednesday, a day after unprecedented public display of dissent by ruling Bharatiya Janata Party
A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will start functioning under the Urban Development Department for the implementation of Mangala Corniche Riverfront Development
Though it has been few months since i returned from a visit to Dubai and Muscat and has shared the information and pictures of some of the important places frequented by the tourists in and around these two wonderful cities, i had kept back one
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Mike Hooper, chief executive of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), on Tuesday expressed disappointment over the state of cleanliness
LKAE makes an announcement of their 7th annual Lourdes Kanajar open Volleyball & Throwball Tournament on 2nd Dec 2010 at Wonderers Sports Club in Sharjah. It is a moment of pride for Lourdes Kanajarians to announce this event that has been drawing a large number of teams and spectators
Phuket orchids is one of the biggest orchid nurseries in Thailand in business since more than 20 years. Entering orchid nursery you will find yourself in a colourful orchid paradise. Along the pathways you find hundreds of different verities of these exquisite
Ahead of a Cabinet reshuffle and expansion of the 32-month-old BJP government on Tuesday, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa sacked three Ministers, including Gulihatti D. Shekar,
Ministerial aspirants from within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Karnataka Tuesday mounted pressure on the state leaders for a cabinet berth in the shuffle slated for Wednesday, with some blasting
A fortnight of Yakshagana began at the Manjunatha temple premises at Kadri on Sunday with 15 bhagavatas (singers) presenting a music programme. Organised by Havyasi Balaga of Kadri to mark its 15th anniversary
Konkani Liturgical committee of St. Louis Church Dahisar West, Mumbai celebrated Monti Fest in a very meaningful manner on 19 Sep 2010. The celebrations started with the offering of flowers to “Maria Bombina” and the Novena. Small children who carried flowers
Anysha Panesar, a 16-year-old Indian origin teenager has been crowned America’s Perfect Teen. The only problem is she is British.
With a thick security blanket in place to enforce curfew, a 39-member all-party delegation on Monday began the task of assessing the situation in Kashmir
Commonwealth Games Federation president Michael Fennell has expressed concerns over the Games Village preparation,
The flood situation worsened further in the western districts of Uttar Pradesh with the death of four more persons in rain-related incidents
India is listed as the third most powerful country in the world after the US and China and the fourth most powerful bloc after the US, China and the European Union
In a major embarrassment for organisers of the Commonwealth Games, an under-construction foot overbridge on Tuesday collapsed
The parishioners of St.Francis Xavier Church, Ferar, living in UAE celebrated Monthi Fest, a feast of nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary with a great devotion and enthusiasm on Thursday, 16th September, 2010 at Winny’s Restaurant in Karama, Dubai. Mr. Norbert Sequeira conducted a short
Cashing in on the high tele density among students, six colleges in the State including three in the City are using mobile learning to improve their academic performance and bring about discipline.
At least 41 people were killed overnight as incessant rains wreaked havoc in the hill state of Uttarakhand triggering landslides and floods
At least 15 people were killed and 50 injured on Monday as a goods train collided with the Indore-Gwalior-Bhind Intercity Express at the Badarwas railway station
Seeking ways to defuse the three-month unrest in Kashmir Valley, an all-party delegation led by Home Minister P. Chidambaram commenced a series of meetings
Nol card holders will enjoy free Metro, water and bus rides in celebration of Public Transport Day on November 1. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched Public Transport Day to
Sports clubs in the Mahakalipadpu area here have allegedly prevented a higher primary school from constructing a classroom on its own premises.
Employees tested positive for HIV will now get two years leave apart from other benefits included in ESIC policy.
â€Bhagya’ the long awaited Tulu Tele-film directed by Prakash Suvarna Katapadi, that highlights the life of a poor fisher-girl and her struggle to improve the economic and social condition of her family and the sufferings that she undergoes while upholding her honour and dignity
On the occasion of the Udupi Varado level meeting of the Catholic Sabha, the Moodubelle Unit of the Catholic Sabha organised a seminar on active participation in liturgical services on Sunday, 19th September 2010 at 3.30 pm in the Parish Hall. Fr. Ronald Serrao
Konkani Group Malvani celebrated monti fest at St. Anthony’s Church, Marve Road, Malvani, Malad west on on Sep 8. The programme started with the lightening of traditional "ponnti". Fr. James DCosta, Fr. Henry DSouza, Fr. Philip along with the President Louisa Pereira, Secretary
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait celebrated Monthi Feast, the festival of the Nativity of Mother Mary. Kanajareans gathered in large numbers at the residence of Mr.Anil & Reshma Britto, a prominent member of KWAK. The program started at 12 noon with KWAK President
Chaithanya Foundation, Siddakatte, in association with Father Muller Medical College Hospital organized a blood donation and eye donation registration camp at St. Patrick Parish Hall, Siddakatte on Sunday, 19th September 2010. More than 40 units of blood have been collected during the
"A family that celebrates together stays together". With that noble thought in mind, Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar, has been celebrating the feast of the Nativity every year, for the past 18 years. This year was no different. The members of the MCC family gathered [Photo Album]
St. Mary’s College has been serving the higher education needs of Shirva and surrounding villages since 1980. Until 2009, the college has been offering only BA/B.Com courses. Considering the needs of the times and give a quality push to these traditional courses the Management
Ferarites-UAE is all set to roll the Breeze Ball, a Dine-N-Dance programme on Thursday, Nov 4, 2010 at Excelsior Hotel, Opp. Burjuman center, Dubai. The programme will start at 8.30 pm sharp and will continue until wee hours in the morning. The whole programme will be loaded with
Ivan Lobo (40), son of Xavier Lobo and Catherine Lobo of Arbi Road House passed away on Sunday, 19th September 2010 at 8 pm.
India completed a magnificent and historic comeback to beat Brazil 3-2 to remain in the Davis Cup World Group by winning both the reverse singles here on Sunday.
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi kept India alive in its Davis World Group play-off with a 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-1 win over Brazil’s Marcelo Melo and Bruno Soares at the SDAT Tennis Stadium on Saturday.
Flood fury in several parts of the country is reported as an alert has been sounded in Uttarakhand where heavy rains have triggered floods and landslides, wrecking havoc in many hill districts.
Inderjit Singh Reyat, who admitted his role in helping to build the bomb that destroyed Air India Flight 182, has been found guilty of perjury during the trial of world’s deadliest
Kashmir continues to be on the edge as curfew enters seventh day here even as three individuals are killed in police firing
As the four-laning of Nanthur-Talapady work is going to begin within two months and with the increase in the density of
Konkani Kutam, Bahrain celebrated the Nativity Feast jointly with Karnataka Social Club on 16th September 2010 at Karnataka Social Club premises. The celebrations started at 8.00 p.m. with the guest priest from Mangalore, Fr. Franklin D’souza blessing the new corn.
Rayana R Khasi is a 23-year-old engineering graduate preparing for civil services main exams. However, she has an even tougher task than preparing for the
Three people died after being administered drugs at a primary health centre (PHC) in Suntikoppa and a government hospital in Kushalnagar
R. Sudhakar Rao, assistant secretary of the Karnataka State Cricket Association and former State Ranji team captain, said on Saturday that the chances of conducting Karnataka Premier League matches at the End Point ground here were remote because of rain.
For the first time ever Mount Rosary Gulf Association celebrated Monti feast in all its splendor . The event was held in Dubai at Al Mas Hotel Apartments. And as expected the party hall was filled with fellow parishioners, all fully enthusiastic to celebrate the birthday of Mother Mary.
Stars of Shirva (SOS) organized â€Summer Cup-2010’ an eight overs Cricket Tournament at Hawally Park on Friday, 17th September 2010 from 6.15 am. Mr. Alli Saheb inaugurated the Tournament by playing the a ball. Mohammed Hanif, captain of SOS welcomed all the
Mangalore Cultural Association, Doha Qatar, Celebrated “Monti Fest” and Noven Jeevan on Friday the 17th of September 2010, at the Seraphic Hall, Church Premises. The Program began with the MCA Anthem followed with a prayer service which included Showering
Farmers of Padebettu and nearby villages have taken serious objection to the discharge of effluents from the coal-based 1,200-MW thermal plant of Udupi Power Corporation Ltd. (UPCL) coming up at Yellur
The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) on Friday formally inaugurated its free coach service between City Railway Station and Kempe Gowda Bus Station by ceremonially flagging off two 30-seater buses with luggage carriers.
We’ve all been there, that immediate sense of regret kicking in when we clicked the send button to hurry along an e-mail
If you’re buying a computer, the salesperson is likely to ask if you’d also like to buy some anti-virus software. And even if they don’t, your PC could well have anti-virus software pre-installed, available
Speaking at the inauguration of Pernankila Shri Mahaganapati Mahalingeshwara Mahila Yakshagana Mandali at Hiriyadka Ganesha Kala Mandira on last Sunday, Hiriyadka Gopala Rao, famous maddale player said that if women participate in the Yakshagana folk art actively, the art will flourish...
The “legitimate aspirations” of those young people in the Kashmir Valley who “have grown up in the embrace of violence, of conflict and brutality”
It was on 17th September evening symbolizing a precise blend of solemnity and merriment, SFX Kutam, Mudarangadi celebrated ’Monthi Fest ’a family festival of Love, Peace and Emotions .This celebration was held on Friday in Winny’s Restaurant Karama
Emirates Pangalites, U.A.E, Celebrated the Feast of Nativity on Thursday, 16th September 2010 at Richmond Hotel Apartments, Bur Dubai under the guidance of newly formed working committee. The feast was celebrated traditionally under the slogan ""Sakkad sangatha melya"
Kannada Sangha Bahrain organized a Karaoke night for the members of the Sangha in Sole and Duet songs in Kannada, English and Hindi languages. Sangha’s renowned singers sang many Kannada, English & Hindi songs which were appreciated by the members. The president
Eid celebrations were held at Kannada Sangha cultural hall. Around 200 members and their families were present to witness this grand celebration. The theme was traditional dress code. The members enjoyed dances and especially the presentation of Qawali by members
Firing a fresh salvo, BJP today flayed Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj for criticising the party and ’’dabbling in politics’’
India on Friday hit back at Pakistan rejecting as "gratuitous" its statements on Jammu and Kashmir, saying they amounted to interference
The feast day of the nativity of Our Lady represents a new life, a new presence and brings us innumerable favors. September 8th is also celebrated as a thanksgiving harvest festival in Mangalore wherein parishes bless the newly harvested grain and distribute it to parishioners.
The corruption scandal that has rocked international cricket is finding an echo in India as well with out-of-favour pacer Irfan Pathan on Friday claiming that he was sent expensive gifts by a ’’stranger’’, suspected
A case of robbery has been registered in Arbi, Manipura Grama Panchayath yesterday evening. Janaki Acharthi and her daughter Asha Acharthi and daughter-in-law Bharathi Acharthi had left their house and gone to Vishwadharma Pooja near Thanthiguri at 01.00 pm.
It was an awesome experience for the Konkani Diaspora residing in Canada when Eric Ozario, the Gurkaar and Louis Pinto, the incumbent president of World’s renowned Konkani organization Mandd Sobhann extended "Vovllik" (invitation) for the First World Konkani Cultural Convention
As I was passing through K.M. Marg Udupi yesterday evening, I was delighted to see the Grand Ganesh Visarjan procession approaching from Jodukatte and was passing through Diana Circle. I had my camera with me which came handy in capturing some pictures.
The defeat of Congress candidates in the byelections to both the Gulbarga South and Kadur Assembly constituencies has led to the resignation of the Karnataka Pradesh
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) Thursday bagged one seat each in two Karnataka bypolls
The newly-appointed Social Welfare Minister Govind M Karjol visited the Beggars Rehabilitation Centre to take stock of the situation on Wednesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals throughout India. However, it is in Maharashtra, especially in Mumbai that the 12 days festival has its own aura and grandeur. With the passing years the Ganeshotsav has acquired
The Konkani community of St. Antony of Padua, Ras Al Khaimah, consisting of a number of Mangalorean and Goan families celebrated the Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary on Monday , September 13 with great religious fervor. The ceremony started with flower strewing by about 30 kids
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Ganesh Chaturthi is a twelve days long festival in general. However, there are different phases during which the idol of Shri Ganesh is immersed in water bodies such as wells, lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks and even sea. The devotees reverently welcome Shri Ganesh
Aasumsaamv Konknni Sangh Kandivli here celebrated Monti Fest on Saturday Sep 11. The Mass started with a Novena to Maria Bambina (Baallok Mari) with â€Novem Benjar’ and floral offering. Fr Roshan Loy D’Souza was the main celebrant of the Konkani mass. Variety of Konkani
It is a matter of great joy for the people of Shirva to know that on 15the September 2010 union of two churches, the Lower church and the Upper Church completes 100 years. Under the able leadership of two stalwart priests, Rev. Fr. Gregory D’Souza of the Lower Church
Members of the Pravasi Sangam, an organisation for overseas affairs and returnees based in Kerala, warned that they will be forced to boycott the
The eagerly awaited Bellevision-Muscat annual picnic was organised on 12th September 2010 at Barka Farm, few kilometres from the Muscat city. Every member of Bellevision-Muscat was on a holiday mood due to four days of Eid holidays. Besides, the Monthi Festh added [Photo Album]
French Police evacuated tourists from the landmark Paris Eiffel Tower and a metro station following bomb alerts on Tuesday evening
The uncertainty over the speculations on the scheduled KPL matches to be held at Manipal grounds near End Point
Canara Konkani Association Borivli here celebrated Monti Fest on Sunday September 12. The programme started with the Novena to â€Maria Bambina’ (Infant Mary) with the flower offerings and Novem Benjar at the entrance of the church. Later the crowd went on a procession led by the band.
Mr. Benjamin Castalino (73), Belanjale house, Mattar, Shirva. Passed away on Tuesday at 5.10 pm, 14th September 2010
Mangaloreans residing in Melbourne gathered at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Mission Church, Hoppers Crossing. As per the traditional practice the whole congregation and the vibrant children with flower baskets proceeded to the statue of Mother Mary and offered the flowers
Udupi city is undergoing rapid urbanisation process aiding all round civic infrastructural facilities. City Municipality Corporation’s proposed plans to give new look to existing
Mr. Jerome Fernandes (84), Edmer, Moodubelle, husbend of Benedict Fernandes passed away on Monday
NZ Mangalorean Inc. celebrated the Monthi Fest in Auckland on 11th September 2010 at the Mt Eden War Memorial Hall in traditional Mangalorean style! This year, a warm welcome was extended to other communities as well.The basic idea was to share our Mangalorean culture
Karnataka Konkani Academy President Kundapur Narayana Kharvi has called upon the Konkani speaking population to ensure that the language is passed on to the next generation in pure and pristine form.
The fest began with a procession of decorated â€Maria Bambina’ (Ballok Mari) statue from Manikpur cricket ground to Gonsalo Garcia Church. The procession had a brass band playing Konkani hymns, altar boys, children carrying flowers, a â€Maria Bambina’ statue on a decorated open jeep
The three days Sarvajanik Ganeshotsava that had started on Saturday, 11th September 2010 at the Geeta Mandir came to an end with a grand visarjane procession on Mondy, 13th September 2010 and immersion of the idol of Ganesh in a pond near Thirlapalke
Monthi Fest’ the feast of Nativity was celebrated in a exotic manner by the Konkani community of Holy Spirit Church Ghala, Muscat commerating the birthday of mother Mary on Thursday , September 9th 2010. The celebration began at 4.30pm with the rosary at Grotto
Rafa Nadal sealed his place among the tennis greats on Monday, beating Novak Djokovic to win the U.S. Open
A week after it guarded 13 merchant vessels from piracy attack, an Indian warship has once again warded off an attempt by sea brigands
Karnataka Muslim Welfare Association (KMWA ) Kuwait, a subsidiary of IMA-Kuwait, organized an educational and amusing Eid Al-Fitr (Festival of Fast-breaking) Get-Together function at Kuwait Indian Community School auditorium on Sunday evening 12th Sept. 2010 in Salmiya, Kuwait.
Twentieth Ganeshothsava was celebrated at Palli Ninjoor, organized by Sarvajanica Sri Ganeshothsava Committee, Palli Ninjoor on Saturday 11 September 2010, at the Ganesh Vedhike in Palli Grama Panchayath premises. The celebration began in the morning at 08.00
An all-round effort by Jacques Kallis (43 runs and three wickets) helped Royal Challengers Bangalore began their Champions League
In around three years’ time, several areas in the city will have trees bearing flowers, once the saplings planted by the Forest Department grow.
A two-day bandh called by the Maoists in six states on Monday began on a bloody note with Naxals killing two policemen in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district and five CPI(M) supporters
South Australia started off their Champions League T20 campaign with an 11-run victory over Highveld Lions at the SuperSport Park
Caught in a bind by dengue and H1N1 outbreaks, Bangaloreans now have another big irritant to contend with: conjunctivitis.
Several irate passengers of the Air India, who arrived here from West Asia a few days ago, gathered at the Mangalore Airport early this morning demanding their luggage.
If the ’natural causes’ theory for the beggars’ death at the Beggars Colony shook you, here’s more from the wild.
For the people of Kundapur rainy season is literally a nightmare, not for the small inconveniences caused by the rain, but for the road condition which takes a u-turn with the entry of rain in the taluk.
KCAUK celebrated their dual joys on September 11, 2010 at the Gandhi Hall in Manchester UK. The first was the celebration of the feast of Nativity Consecutively for the fifth year in United Kingdom and the second was the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the KCAUK
On the bright Sunday, 12th September 2010, all roads led to the Mount Mary for the annual pilgrimage and the Bandra Fair that is synonymous with the pilgrimage that takes place for a week starting from the Sunday following the feast of the Nativity of Blessed Virgin Mary on 8th Sep
On Sunday 12 September 2010 after the main mass at 07.30 am, Mr. Lloyd Rebello – Treasurer of ICYM compered the short felicitation program. Rev. Fr. Joswey Fernandes honoured all the teachers present with a flower bouquet in the presence of the large
Priya Dutt, the Member of Parliament and the resident of Bandra inaugurated the â€Carmel Mela’ in the premises of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church on Sunday, 12th September 2010 at 11 am. Priya Dutt was welcomed by the Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. William Atahide and other priests
Mario Mathias, the senior officer in the Syndicate Bank, Moodubelle Branch was given a warm send off by the Manager and Staff of the bank recently. Mario Mathias has been promoted as the Assistant Manager and is being transferred to Sholapur West Maangal
Following the age old tradition of “Monthi Festh” held every year on the occasion of the birthday of our beloved Mother Mary in the lush-green Mangalore and surrounding parishes of South Kanara, St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai also celebrated the Nativity Feast
Queen of Arabia Konkani Community Ahmadi Kuwait (QAKCA) celebrated the traditional â€Monthi Fest’ (nativity Feast) and honored Blessed Infant Mary on her Birthday. The celebration was held on 10th September 2010 at Queen of Arabia Church, Ahmadi.
A large number of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists from Kasaragod district in Kerala and Dakshina Kannada laid siege to the Air India corporate office
Chennai Super Kings stamped their authority on the Champions League at the St. George’s Park on Saturday when they romped home by 57 runs
In this centenary year of the foundation of the parish, Moodubelle is proud of some of the parishioners who have achieved responsible positions in society and religious life. The parish has produced a number of diocesan and religious priests as well as religious women who have been serving the church
Parishioners of Holy Cross Church, Pamboor, residing in Qatar and currently belonging to the Parish of Our Lady of Rosary Catholic Church, flocked to partake in the solemn mass offered in Konkanni on the occasion of Nativity of Our Virgin Mary on September 8, 2010.
The Couples for Christ India, Mangalore’s 7th Family Day was celebrated today September 11th, 2010, at Urva Parish Hall. The family day celebrations were based on the CFCI theme for this year “The joy of the Lord is our strength”. The programme started at 9 am with the Praise Parade
United Mangaloreans Kuwait (U.M.K.) celebrated the nativity feast (monti fest)on Saturday 11th Sept 2010 at a Salmiya Residence at 7pm. Gurkar of UMK Agnel Saldanha welcomed the gathering in few words on behalf of UMK & Compered the entire event. Lional Mascarenhas conducted
Konkani devotional Mass hymns CD containing all the mass hymns and Novenas produced by JEDI Music Company, namely MISACHEM BALIDAN ani MAIECHEM NOVEN, was released in a function organised at Sarker Corner, Veer Desai Road, Andheri East on the eve of Monti Fest
MUKA celebrated Monthi Fest (Nativity of our Blessed Virgin Mary), at St Theresa church on Saturday September 11 with holy mass at 10:30 am, by Rev Michael Gallagher. The ceremony commenced with the blessing of the new corn and honoring of the Blessed Mother
8th September is a day of treble celebration for Mangalorean Konkani Catholics While we celebrate the birthday of our heavenly mother, this day is also observed to show our gratitude to God for the blessings He bestowed on us particularly by way of sufficient harvest. Moreover, it is a
Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated with traditional fervour and devotion in Moodubelle as in other places all over India. There are few families in Moodubelle who have been bringing the idol of Shri Ganesh to their homes since many years.
There has been hectic preparation for the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi which falls on Saturday, 11th September 2010. It is on this day that Lord Ganesha was born, who is widely worshiped as the God of wisdom, prosperity
A match-up between tournament favourites Mumbai Indians and underdogs Highveld Lions turned out to be a surprise but close tournament
JAKC (Jebel Ali Assisi Konkani Community), celebrated “Monthi Fest” (Nativity of the Blessed Mother Mary) on 8th September 2010 at 8:00 PM in the St. Francis of Assisi Church, Jebel Ali with Mass in Konkani offered by their newly appointed Spiritual Director, Fr. Frank Gomes..
This year, coincidentally, both Eid and Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on the same day. The city has geared up to celebrate both the festivals with equal fervour.
Sixteen groups of enthusiastic parishioners participated in the Talent Day competition on Wednesday, 8th September 2010. The programme started at 4.30 pm and continued till 9.30 pm. The preparation for this great day has been done since many days by the ICYM youths led by Bradly Martis...
A Christian pastor on Thursday canceled a plan to burn copies of the Quran at his obscure Florida church,
Konkani Speaking community (KSC) in Doha celebrated Noven Jevan and Cultural Program on the occasion of the Nativity Feast of our Holy Mother Mary at the Seraphic Hall in the premises of Catholic Church of our Lady of the Rosary, Doha Qatar, on Thursday 09 September 2010.
It is a French invitation that our own globe trotting intrepid band of hobby kite flyers -- Team Mangalore just could not resist. Packing their bags for a 11-day French sojourn starting September 11
Abu Dhabi’s huge Konkan Community ardently gathered on the evening of Thursday, 9th September 2010 at 7.45 pm in St Joseph’s Cathedral premises to celebrate Monthi Fest, a feast of nativity of Virgin Mary, a unique Mangalorean traditional feast. In Sarjah also the feast was celebrated with great joy
Jivo Undo Konkani Devotional CD, composed by Fr Nelson Dalmeida, the professor of St Joseph’s Seminary, was released at St Joseph’s Church, Jeppu, Mangalore. V. Rev. Fr Joseph Martis, the Rector of St Joseph’s Interdiocesan Seminary, released the CD after the festive Mass
Nearly four months after an Air India Express Boeing aircraft crashed during landing at Mangalore airport killing 158 people on board, flight details contained in the black box have revealed that the pilot
Sokkad sangatha melyan, sokkad laagi saryan... in this hymn’s true meaning, the Konkani Speaking Community (KSC) came together, singing praises in celebration of the Nativity Feast of our Holy Mother Mary at the Catholic Church of our Lady of the Rosary, Doha Qatar, on September 8
India will get its inaugural Formula 1 race on October 30, 2011 after the sport’s governing body - International Automobile Federation (FIA) - on Wednesday
Rohan Bopanna from India and his Pakistani teammate Aisam Qureshi beat Argentina’s Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos in straight sets
The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the inclusion of caste in census from 2011. It will be a full caste census separate from the census count going on now.
Jewelries have always been considered as an item that adds beauty to oneself when worn. It can be made out of various things. It can be made out of gems or metals that are considered precious. It can also be made out of any material which people would appreciate
A meeting of the members of Bellevision USA was held at the Parish Hall of St. John the Evangelist church in North Chelmsford, a northern suburb of Boston MA on 5th September 2010. Ms. Lavina Monis, Secretary of Bellevision USA in her report, highlighted the
I am extremely grateful for your generosity in helping me with Rs.25,000/- when i was in need as i had undergone bypass surgery recently. Fr. Joswey Fernandes handed over me the cheque for the above amount.
After the nine days novena during which the children enthusiastically offered varieties of flowers to Mother Mary at the grotto following the novena Mass, the feast of the birthday of Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi-Festh) was celebrated with great devotion
The Feast of Blessing of New corns-Nativity of Our Lady ’Monthi Festh’ was celebrated with much pomp and colour, with hundreds of children and adults alike showering flowers on the statue of the Nativity of Mother Mary to mark the Birth Day of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Belle Parishioners residing in USA along with fellow Catholics in the New England region celebrated the Solemn Feast of Nativity of Mother Mary on 5th September 2010 at the Parish Hall of St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford, a northern suburb of Boston
Rajasthan doctors called off their strike on Tuesday evening after “positive” talks with the government.
After a traumatic morning, there is some relief for patients at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Striking doctors are now setting up
Two people have been arrested from Marathawada region of Maharashtra in connection with Pune’s German Bakery blast
Continuing to keep up the heat on the State government, Governor H R Bhardwaj has sought an unconditional apology from Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa for alleging that he was yet to take action against Dharam Singh in relation to the mining case.
Veteran Congress leader and former chief minister S Bangarappa’s health created some anxious moments, when he mildly fainted while addressing an election meeting at Ganganagar, here on Wednesday.
Governor of West Bengal and former National Security adviser M.K. Narayanan visited the Sri Krishna Math/Temple here on Monday and offered prayers.
A large number of people offered a rousing welcome to the Queen’s Baton Relay here on Monday. An elephant garlanded the baton at the welcome arch at Kinnimulki here on its arrival around 10 a.m
Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor celebrated Teachers’ Day and Girl Child’s Day on 6th and 7th September 2010 respectively. The Teachers Day on 6th September 2010 was celebrated from 10 am with beautiful and meaningful prayer service conducted by the Principal
A devotional singing and haldi Kunkum programme was organised by the Pooja Samiti Mahila members of the famous Shri Durga Parameshwari Yakshagana Mandali at the suburb of Mumbai, Sakinaka on Sunday, 5th September 2010. Hundreds of Tulu-kannadiga women
The Novena in honour of the nativity of our Lady ( Monthi Festh), for the Ninth Day was observed in great devotion and fervour at Mother of Sorrows church Udupi. The morning mass at 6-30 a.m. was celebrated by Rv. Fr. Mathew Vas, Parish Priest and Rev. Fr. Melwyn Noronha
The State Director of the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NRGS), Mr. N.S. Prasanna from Bangalore and the World Bank Team paid a visit to the Belle Grama Panchayat Office on Monday, 6th September 2010 at 10.30 am to demonstrate the successful implementation of
As the children woke up to the last day of the nine day long novena they were greeted by the morning rain which continued till this report is being written at around 11 am. However, the rain failed to dampen the spirit and enthusiasm of the children as well as the accompan
Vasai Konkani Welfare Association (Regd) is celebrating Monti Fest on Sep 12 at St. Gonsalo Garcia Church, Near Bishops House, Vasai from 9.30am to 3.30pm. Fr. Richard Lasrado from Thokur, Mangalore will be the main celebrant of the mass and will preach the sermon.
St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle celebrated the Teachers Day along with the Birthday of Fr. Joswey Fernandes (1st September) and Talents Day for the students of 6th to 10th standard on Monday, 6th September
Raymond D’Souza (83), resident of Kandiga (St. Thomas I ward), husband of Magdalene D’Souza, passed away on Tuesday, 7th September 2010, at 7.30 am.
Mangalore police will book case against cyber cafe owners if they fail to maintain record of customers, a senior police official said on Monday.
Konkani Writers’ Forum, Karnataka organized a condolence meeting on 5th September 2010 to pay tribute to Jnanapeeth award winning Konkani Writer Ravinda Kelekar who passed away recently, at Dirvem Mini Hall, Mangalore. H M Pernal, General Secretary of the Forum welcomed the gathering
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj said here on Monday that she has not taken “a single paise” from Reddy brothers who are allegedly involved in illegal mining in Karnataka.
Workers affiliated to central trade unions today went on a day-long industrial strike across the country to protest against price rise,
Bread will cost Dh2.50 per kilogram from next month, significantly lower than the current price, a senior government official has told
Yasir Hameed might have backtracked on allegations of match-fixing against his Pakistan teammates but the side’s captain Shahid Afridi
The Lions Club of Moodubelle, Prasad Netralaya Udupi, Netrajyothi Charitable Trust, Udupi, Jana Jagruti Samithi, Moodubelle, District Health and Family Welfare Department and Shri Kshetra Dharmasthala Village Development Programme-Belle-Kattingeri – Padubelle jointly organised
The IPL Governing Council met here Sunday and decided to introduce a changed format involving a total of 74 matches
When the teacher explained, "India is a great country. Our civilization is five thousand years old. We had great kings, noblemen, artists, mathematicians, scientists, architects, astronomers. We discovered zero and algebra. Honey and milk flowed. It was truly golden era".
Though Janmashtami celebrations were over on 1st and 2nd September 2010, Shri Brahmalingeshwara Bhajan Mandali of Kattingeri, taking advantage of Sunday holiday organised Janmashtami games in the premises of Shri Brahmalingeshwara temple on 5th Sep
The Queen’s Baton Relay Team for XIX Commonwealth Games arrived in Dakshina Kannada on Sunday. The baton, which is the symbol of integrity was brought into the district from Gundya amidst a ‘poornakumbha swagatha’ from Sri Kshethra Dharmasthala
Alphonse D’Costa has been in the teaching profession for the last 33 years out of which he served for 30 years in St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle as the teacher of Mathematics. As a teacher, Alphonse D’Costa has been very effective, especially in teaching
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai will be celebrating the Nativity feast of Blessed Virgin Mary on Friday, 10th September, 2010 as One Family too. There will be concelebrated High Mass in Konkani, @ St. Mary’s Church, Dubai at 10.15 AM followed by procession
September 5, 2010, being Sunday and holiday, the Teachers’ Day was celebrated in St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle on Saturday, 4th September 2010 at 11.30 am. Prior to the programme in the College auditorium, the students conducted few fun games for the
Mired in a spot-fixing scam, the Pakistani trio of Salman Butt, Mohammed Amir and Mohammed Asif have told the investigators that they took money
Families of three Bihar policemen still being held hostage by the Maoists are waiting for the rebels to keep their words and release them by Sunday.
India today test-fired the 290-km range BrahMos cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur off Orissa coast
The parishioners of Our lady of Dolours gathered at the grounds of St. Rita’s School at 8am today Sept 8, 2010. The procession taken from the school grounds to the church premises
Late Belle Padmavati Vittal Rao had been a household name few decades ago who brought far reaching reforms in the field of education. With formal education only up to third standard, Padmavati, as a young girl dreamt of acquiring further education
Teaching is his profession, however, social commitment has been his mission. While distinguishing himself as a dedicated and popular teacher among his numerous students, past and present as well as among his colleagues, M. Srinivas Ballal who has been teaching Kannda subject
A strong earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit New Zealand, 4 miles southeast of Christchurch, the biggest city on the nation’s South Island
The heavy downpour that converted the manicured lawns of the Congress headquarters here into an ankle-deep slushy mess on Friday
A suicide bomber struck a rally in the Pakistani city of Quetta on Friday, killing up to 59 people in the second major attack this week,
A state of emergency was declared Saturday after Christchurch, the biggest city in New Zealand’s South Island, was extensively damaged
The JCI of Kaup organised the Muddhu Krishna Competition at the Janardhana Temple, Kaup
USWAS - UAE, an association of the Shirva Parish comprised of members serving in the U.A.E has been conducting many charity activities not only in U.A.E but also in Shirva. Their intention is to support the poor and needy people of the society especially in
Summer 2010 is one of the hottest seasons on record in Qatar, with temperatures having increased by five degrees,
Israeli and Palestinian leaders began their first round of direct peace negotiations in more than a year on Thursday, pledging to meet again
Cricket’s world governing body charged three Pakistan stars with anti-corruption offences and provisionally suspended them,
Dubai Police rescued three labourers who fell in a petroleum refinery tank, while a fourth worker lost his life due to prolonged exposure
Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj said the 98-member relay team will be received by District-in-Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar,
By all standards, teaching has been a very noble profession and will always remain so in future as well. Since the ancient times teachers have been highly respected in India. In reality, the teachers are the pillars of nation. They make the future of a country bright by teaching
The main city of Udupi presented a forlorn and deserted look as many shops were closed on Thursday, 2nd September 2010 at around 2pm as I peeped out of the bus from Mangalore to Udupi. Getting down at the service bus stand, I walked towards the Shri Krishna temple
On the occasion of the celebration of the Teachers’ Day by the Catholic Board of Education (CBE) on Thursday, 2nd September 2010 at 9.30 am in Shaanthi Kiran Auditorium, Bajjodi, Mangalore, two meritorious students of St. Lawrence Composite PU College,
As the Teachers’ Day approaches, it would be appropriate to know about the teachers who have shaped the careers and lives of hundreds of students. In this respect the journey of one such teacher-John Baptist Miranda from his village at Bellur to different institutions
Thousands of devotees thronged the Udupi Sri Krishna temple on Wednesday to catch a glimpse of the idol of Lord Krishna on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami.
The Mangalore Airport authorities have started collecting user development fee from Wednesday. It is Rs 150 for domestic flights and Rs 825 for international flights.
Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj directed Ircon company officials and NHAI to complete the four-laning of NH 17 at the earliest.
Anish Kumar, an automobile spare parts dealer at Marnamikatta, had to shift the venue of his birthday celebrations a week ago from a place near Kasaragod (Kerala) to Surathkal because his friends were unwilling to travel on the stretch between Nanthoor and Talapady
The process of re-election of Sonia Gandhi as Congress president -- for the fourth time -- was set in motion today with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Rahul Gandhi
Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif’s ex-girlfriend, actress-model Veena Malik, has handed over "proof" of his alleged links with Indian bookies
Police shot dead a gunman to safely free three persons ending hours of standoff after he had taken them as hostages at the Discovery Channel
In the latest wave of terrorist attacks, at least 20 people were killed and 170 injured when three suicide bombs ripped through a Shia procession
The recovery of over 50 skulls and a few skeletons while clearing a drain in north Karnataka’s Dharwad district has sent the police and civil authorities in a tizzy.
Teachers’ Day’ is being celebrated all over India on 5th September every year, a special day on which teachers are honoured by their students and their services are appreciated by the society. Though, the respect and honour to the teachers is due on every day of
Reasoning that a headmistress will have to focus more on administration than on the students, a teacher has refused promotion. Having been in the profession for the last 36 years, Sarojamma prefers to continue
The new office bearers of the South Kanara Photographers’ Association(SKPA)-Udupi Zone took office on Tuesday, 31st August 2010 in a function organized at 3pm in Lions Bhavan, Brahmagiri, Udupi. The function was presided over by Shivarama Kadaba, Prsident of SKPA,
The curtain-raiser ceremony of the first World Konkani Cultural Convention by Mandd Sobhann was held at Rang Sharada Auditorium, Bandra (west), here on Sunday August 29. Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan inaugurated the programme with the Konkani tradition
Following the Mass, a brief felicitation programme in honour of Fr. Joswey Fernandes was arranged in the church. On behalf of the parish community, Mr. Henry Fernandes, Vice President of the Parish Pastoral Council in his felicitation address said that the parishioners
Four students suffered injuries when a tree fell on the roof of a classroom in the Government Higher Primary School at Avarse in Brahmavar due to gusty wind on Tuesday morning.
When Parveen Begum decided to commit suicide, she also took a decision to kill her three young children, Fathima Zaiba (11), Syed Junaid (8) and Fathima Saba (6).
The health awareness programme for the students of the St. Lawrence Composite PU College was held on Monday, 30 August 2010 from 3 to 4 pm in the PU College Auditorium for the girls by Dr. Sapna Ganesh, Psychiatrist and for the boys
Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna has different names depending on where one lives or what particular religious belief one has. For example, it can be called by any of the following names: â€Sree Jayanthi’, â€Srikrishna Jayanti’, â€Krishnashtami’, â€Saatam Aatham’, â€Gokulashtami’
A few councillors of the Mangalore City Corporation on Monday expressed concern over some fruits, allegedly ripened with chemicals, being sold at the central market here. Raising the subject during the Question Hour at the monthly meeting of the council, former Mayor M. Shankar
Mangalore Airport will be extending its radar service to over flying aircraft from the present 19 hours a day to 24 hours from Wednesday, according to its director M.R. Vasudeva.
Police have beefed up security arrangements near Hassan Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) on Tuesday, following acid attack on a retrenched woman employee on Monday night.
Giving highest priority to the Commonwealth Games security, Home Minister P. Chidambaram will hold a high-level meeting today
Formally declaring that combat mission in Iraq is over US President Barack Obama has said that this milestone
In contrast to the slowing growth and continued high unemployment among many developed countries,
England players want Pakistan’s tainted trio of Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir to be dropped from the Twenty20 and ODI series
Divya Amin of Moodubelle who had recently participated in the painting exhibition organized by Artists’ Forum of Udupi
In a village like Moodubelle, the market place holds much importance as people from all walks of life visit the place for their needs such as buying grocery, vegetables, fish, fruits, etc.
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After bright and sunny Sunday, people woke up to cloudy Monday morning. By afternoon the sky was overcast with tick dark clouds and by 4pm it started raining so heavily that people could not move out of their shelters. The rains continued throughout the night till around
.jpg "Volunteers contribute â€Shramadhan’ to clear the road from Palli to Kalkar")
Realising that waiting for local administration to do certain kind of public work would be a futile exercise, around 50 volunteers comprising of rickshaw and tempo owners and drivers joined together on Sunday, 29 August 2010 to clear the wild growth by the side of the Palli-Kalkar Road..
The authorities concerned may be heaving a sigh of relief with the good rainfall but Mangaloreans’ woes have increased with monsoon battering the city.
Mangalore Air Crash Victims’ Family Association has expressed dissatisfaction over the compensation amount being considered for sanction
Bowing to demands by several political parties, government today said it has decided to include caste in census
Top officials of ICC and PCB are understood to be considering suspending four Pakistan players including captain Salman Butt
Taking exception to Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar’s statement, the Supreme Court today asserted that it had ordered free distribution
Sania Mirza won her fourth match on the trot to cruise to the second round of US Open but it was an early exit for Somdev Devvarman,
Faced with tomorrow’s government deadline, BlackBerry mobile phone maker Research In Motion (RIM) on Monday promised access
Finnish mobile handset firm Nokia today said it will set up its enterprise server in India in November this year to adhere
International Cricket Council president Sharad Pawar has called for a conference call this afternoon between the England and Pakistan cricket boards
US President Barack Obama says he’s not concerned about rumours about his birthplace or faith blaming an online
More video footage which could implicate two new players of the Pakistan cricket team in allegations of corruption
.jpg "Novena in preparation of Monthi Festh begins with devotion and floral offerings")
The nine days novena in preparation the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Monthi Festh) began on Monday, 30th August 2010 with Novena Mass at 8.30 am. The Mass was offered jointly by Fr. Lancy Saldanha and Fr. Arun Mendonca.
Students displayed their love for their country and appreciation for jawans at Reflections 2010, an interactive programme, organised by Vasantharatna Foundation for Art in association with Flag of Honour at Army Public School here on Saturday. They expressed their love and support
Member of Parliament from Uttar Kannada Anantkumar Hegde here on Sunday defended the remarks of Khanapur MLA Prahlad Remani on religious conversion of weaker sections in society by Christian
Majority of residents of villages in Maharashtra that shares its boundary with Karnataka are Kannadigas. Even though, most of them speak Kannada,
US Consulate General Vice Consul Graham Barker said that the higher education in the US today was not all about educating a student only academically.
Konkani Speaking Community is organizing 9 days Novena from 30 August to 07 September, followed by Fest Mass on 08 September and the Noven Jevan and Cultural Program on 09 September 2010. Rev. Fr. Santhosh Rodrigues, Director
The mining firm that is under scrutiny for its operations on Sunday said it would approach the court against the raids conducted by authorities at its office even as it ’’suspected’’ a political motive behind the move.
Belle Bhavani Rao was born on 1 June 1910 as the fifth child of Belle Kuppannayya and Lakshmiamma at their ancestral house at Devaragudde where Belle Sadananda Rao (Sadananda Master) and his family presently reside. While his parents and elder brothers and sisters called him
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today visited the Jawaharlal Nehru sports complex here and asked authorities to
One of the cricket presenters was jocularly inquiring about Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s love affair with opening batsman Dinesh Karthik and ’’all rounder’’ Javindra Jadeja
To celebrate and bring forth greater meaning to the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Arabia Konkani Community of Ahmadi, Kuwait, (QAKCA KUWAIT) is organizing 9 days Novena dedicated to Infant Mary.
The haunting memories of the May 22 Air India Express mishap might have faded away from the minds of the eight survivors and all those who were engaged in the rescue operations. but the disaster still gives nightmares to one person: the Mangalore Airport runway bird chaser.
DK district Regional Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday agreed to hike the auto rickshaw fare by Rs 2 in Mangalore city. The minimum fare for the first 1.5-km will henceforth by Rs 15 and the fare for every kilometre thereafter Rs 11. Hitherto, the fares were Rs 13 and Rs 9 respectively.
Indonesia has issued a red alert after the Sinabung volcano on the western island of Sumatra erupted for the first time in 400 years.
Pakistan cricket has once again rocked by fixing scandal with team management in England confirming that some players were under investigation by Scotland Yard
There was no casualty in a major fire that broke out in an old seven- storey residential building on Airport Road in Abu Dhabi on Saturday
Pace had thrilled Javagal Srinath, and he went on to become, according to cricket experts, the fastest Test bowler India has ever produced. At his fastest best, the former India pacer had clocked 156km/hour.
Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday said the Centre is planning to rein in those who make communally provocative statements, including politicians, by making a separate provision in the proposed
It had been practically a wet week since last five days. Though the rain did not acquire the nature of a continuous heavy downpour which would have caused floods again, it has been moderate and sometimes just drizzle cooling the atmosphere and sending slight chill
In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during Ramzan season, Southern Railway will operate special trains between Mangalore Central and Chennai Central. Advance reservation for the above trains commenced on Friday. The Chennai Central Mangalore Central Chennai
First World Konkani Cultural Convention curtain raiser - Vovllig” will be held on Sunday August 29 at 11 am, at Rang Sharada Auditorium, Bendra (west) in Mumbai. Ashok Chavan, Chief Minister of Maharastra, will be chief guest. Suresh H. Shetty, Minister for Public Health, Environment,
Police and forest officials on Saturday raided the mining company offices owned by Congress Rajya Sabha member Anil Lad in his home district Bellary and seized stored iron ore and documents.
In a tragic road accident, a 24 years old young man from Belman, Royston D’Silva died on Friday, 27 August 2010 at around 6 pm near Ganapati temple at Pernal. Royson is the son of late Ligory and Irene D’Silva. According to a report, Royston was going from Shirva to Belman on his bike.
Their families pleaded with them not to leave, fearful of the growing danger that
Two pilots and eight crew members of a Jet Airways flight were suspended on Saturday after 14 passengers sustained
China’s Ministry of Defense said on Saturday defence exchanges between China and India had not been suspended in the wake of the visa row
Sri Lanka rode on Tillakaratne Dilshan’s century to clinch the tri-series title with an emphatic 74-run win over India here on Saturday,
Indian-American U.S. aid chief Rajiv Shah has said that he had to leave a relief camp
Doctors removed 13 nails and five needles from a Sri Lankan maid who says the couple she worked for in Saudi Arabia
Union Cabinet on Thursday cleared the new Direct Tax Code Bill that proposes to raise the basic exemption limit for individual tax payers from Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs 2 lakh.
Raymond D’Souza, an employee of Corporation Bank, won the Bharath Kesari Title in All India Body Building Competition held at Raipur in Chattisgarh, recently.
The diplomatic war between India and China has just turned worse after Beijing denied visa to a top Indian Army official from Jammu and Kashmir.
Amid the controversy over China denying permission to a senior Army general to visit the country, Defence Minister A.K. Antony ruled out
The al-Qaeda linked module comprising three home-grown terrorists, including an Indian-born man, was only “months” away from carrying out a series of attacks
An 18-year-old girl’s life was snuffed out in a barbaric way in Madurai after her father hired goons to finish her off with a lethal dose of a ‘poisonous injection’
The Department of Food and Civil Supplies will invite tenders for introduction of bio-metric identification of the BPL card holders.
’Police will be ruthless on anti-India elements. No such elements can survive the onslaught of law,’ said Inspector
Higher the salary, higher the compensation. That’s the allegation of families of victims on Air India Express Flight IX-812 from Dubai which crashed at Mangalore airport on May 22 this year. Families found that higher-salaried individuals allegedly got more than $160,000 (about Rs 76 lakh)as
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Every year during the month of Shravan known as Simhamasa or Sona in coastal Karnataka, thousands of devotees make their way to Kunjarugiri also known as â€Dugrabetta’ on four or five Fridays of the month to pay their homage to Goddess Durga for the favours
India’s Saina Nehwal crashed out of the World Badminton Championships losing 8-21, 14-21 to Chinese Shixian Wang in the quarterfinals
As many as 18,489 trees will be cut for widening two stretches of 90 km of National Highway 17 between Kundapur and Surathkal and between Nanthoor Circle in Mangalore City and Talapady. The State Department of Forests has given permission to the National Highways
A Sri Lankan housemaid has returned home from Saudi Arabia with 24 nails embedded in her body after allegedly being tortured by her employer
A local court today issued a fresh non-bailable warrant against state Tourism Minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy for alleged destroying of boundary
A decade ago, a locality near National Highway 48 at Kulai did not have an identity. Now, residents of the locality are proud that they are living in Gokul Nagar. The Gokul Nagar Residents Association, formed on December 11, 1999, has made the difference as it has brought liveliness to the
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The 156th birth anniversary of Brhamashri Narayana Guru Swami was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor by his devotees in many places in the Udupi Taluk. While inaugurating the Community Hall at Kaup built out of the MP’s fund on behalf of the Kaup Billava Sahayaka Sangha
Mexican authorities were taking fingerprints Wednesday to try to identify 72 bodies discovered Tuesday night on a ranch
Alice Sequeira (81) wife of late Martin Sequeira (brother of Albert Sequeira of Kanaradi) passed away at her residence at Honnappa Kudru, kallianpur during the night of 25 August 2010.
‘Mother Express’, an exhibition train to commemorate the birth centenary of Mother Teresa, was today inaugurated at the Sealdah station here by Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee.
It was exactly hundred years ago that one of the great servants of humanity, Blessed Mother Teresa was born in a foreign land and later joining a religious order came to India and eventually became an Indian citizen. Witnessing the miserable
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Liver is good for health as it contains many minerals such as iron which is good for growing children and pregnant women. It is easy to prepare as liver cooks faster than
Winning abroad for India was like Nelson Mandela’s long walk to freedom until Ajit Wadekar turned the tables on the invincible Windies
India relied on Virender Sehwag’s swashbuckling century and an inspired show of swing bowling to spank New Zealand by 105 runs and cruise into the final
The 13th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) of Bangalore Konkani Catholic Sangh (BKCS), Koramangala for the year 2009-2010 was held on 22nd August 2010 at Providence Convent. The event started at 9:30 AM with Konkani mass celebrated by Rev.Fr. Faustine Lobo
The nuclear liability bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha with 18 amendments. "The bill has been brought in the House with 18 amendments
When India tested nuclear bombs in 1998, its leaders hailed it as some sort of a scarecrow that would deter its enemies from adopting aggressive designs.
A number of star pullouts are being reported before the Commonwealth Games, but Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi has said
A Chinese passenger jet overshot a fog-shrouded runway in the country’s northeast and burst into flames on Tuesday, killing 42 people and injuring 49 others
Every year, I visit my sister in rural Karnataka. She lives in a hamlet that lies between Bailur and Nakre in Karkala Taluka of Udupi District. Usually I travel by the direct bus to Karkala from Shirva-Manchakal via Moodubelle and Nakre to reach her place.
It is a common practice among common people to blame administration for any kind of inconvenience they face and remain unmoved. Be it the roads or any other amenities which require immediate attention. During rainy season, the muddy roads get eroded due to flow of rain
Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa on Wednesday said he had directed his party legislator Prahlad Remani to apologise for his anti-Christian statements on Independence Day.
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday gave its nod to the civil nuclear liability Bill after 18 amendments were made to the proposed atomic law
“One Caste, One God, One Religion”, “Education is Liberation”, “Unity is Power.” These are the simple phrases with ever shining message of Brahmashree Narayana Guru Swami. He had been the champion of downtrodden. He was the religious and social reformer from
The curtain has finally come down on the Golden Jubilee Celebration of St. Lawrence High School on Tuesday, 24 August 2010 at 3 pm with the presentation of the final account by Principal Fr. Paul Sequeira
Karnataka Home Minister V.S. Acharya on Tuesday said People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Abdul Nasir Madani had a hand in the twin blasts before an Indian Premier League (IPL) match at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore in April this year.
World chess champion Viswanathan Anand refused the honarary doctorate he was to have received on Monday, even as HRD minister Kapil Sibal intervened
A 22-year-old Mexico woman won the Miss Universe pageant Monday night after donning a flowing red gown and telling an audience it’s important to teach kids family values.
Inmates of the Beggar Rehabilitation Centre on Magadi Road are in for another shocker: They will soon be robbed off their only ‘luxury’, if at all it can be called a luxury—strolling in the sprawling estate.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has refuted reports published in local newspapers regarding a new increase in fuel prices. The company stressed that no company official has spoken on the issue.
Besides the bond between parents and children, the bond between brothers and sisters has been considered as sacred and lasting in Indian tradition. The special day set aside to celebrate the affection and bond between the siblings is the full moon day in the month
As the festival of Ganeshotsav is fast approaching, the various sections and voluntary groups of Moodubelle joined together in the afternoon of Sunday, 22 August 2010 to offer â€Shramadhan’ to clean up the interior and the
Manchester City Council In association with local groups held the “Summer Family Fusion 2010 and South Manchester Got Talent’ Show at Ladybarn Park here, recently. The main objective of the event was to showcase the talent of children and young people across the
Indeed, Mr. Anand, who is scheduled to play simultaneous chess with 40 mathematicians on Tuesday, arrived in the city on Sunday itself
Industrialist and Congress leader Pramod Madhwaraj inaugurated an exhibition of paintings by the students of Drishya School of Arts, at Gallery Dristi, here on Sunday. Pramod called upon the budding artists not to be satisfied with their performance and keep on improving their talent.
At least six Chinese hostages on Monday survived the hijacking of a tourist bus in the Philippines that ended after the hostage—taker was shot dead by police.
A dismissed policeman armed with an automatic rifle has seized a bus in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, in a bid to demand his reinstatement, police said.
Arjun Atwal became the first Indian and just the sixth Asian-born player to win on the PGA Tour when he secured a one-stroke victory at the Wyndham Championship
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Sunday inaugurated the country’s first domestically built unmanned bomber aircraft, calling it an “ambassador of death”
Two days before it is moved in Parliament, the Nuclear Liability Bill on Sunday ran into fresh trouble with the BJP and the Left parties
Every state and community in India has its own special festival which has religious, social and cultural significance. In the state of Kerala and among the Malayalee community living not only in India but all over the world the festival of Onam is the most significant festival
Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray on Sunday demanded removal of Union Law Minister Veerappa Moily to ensure impartial handling of the Maharashtra-Karnataka
The pressure by Members of Parliament (MPs) over further increase in their salary and perks finally bore fruit on Monday.
Thisara Perera bagged a maiden five-wicket haul to help Sri Lanka storm into the triangular one-day series final with a crushing eight-wicket win over India on Sunday.
Infosys founder N.R. Narayana Murthy has expressed confidence that Indian software companies will counter the pressure of the recent visa fee hike by the US government
The proposed takeover of Cairn Energy’s India business could see NRI billionaire Anil Agarwal emerging as the richest promoter of a corporate house
Government on Saturday said it has issued a notice to Internet search giant Google for depicting Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir as part of Pakistan.
In a typical Malayali wedding, former Union Minister Shashi Tharoor tied nuptial knots with Sunanda Pushkar at the ancestral home
United Ways of Vision (U.W.V.), a social welfare Trust of Nalasopara, which supports and helps under-privileged people, celebrated their 3rd Founder’s Day on 15th August 2010. The Blood Donation Drive was organised in association with Sarla Blood Bank, Vasai.
Tulunadu with affluent traditional and cultural history adorns the heritage of coastal area. The customs and rituals practiced in the era is edifice for artistic bequest. Tulunadu had an exclusive civilisation with unique lifestyle. It is an incredible distinctive treasure of primordial evolution.
In preparation for the Nativity Feast, Queen of Arabia Konkani Community Ahmadi, Kuwait (QAKCA, Kuwait) organized a Singing Competition both Solo and Group. The Devotional Hymns dedicated to Mother Mary was the theme of the Singing Competition.
A cancerous tumour in one of her eyes has turned the world dark for the four-year-old Keerthana of Siddapur near Kundapur in Udupi.
The Konkani Divas 2010 was celebrated by the Konkani Kullvar Kuwait on 20 August 2010 at Indian community senior School, Salmiya,Kuwait. The whole programme was dedicated to the memory of the famous and most popular Mangalorean Konkani singer-Konkan Kogul
There is no proposal before the government to abolish the Taluk Panchayath set up. Instead the government has decided in principal to strengthen Taluk Panchayaths with more powers and grants, said Rural Development and Panchayath Raj Minister Jagadish Shettar.
T.C. Shivashankara Murthy, Vice-Chancellor of Mangalore University, on Thursday promised to set up a student grievance redressal cell in three months. He was replying to questions from the media on the fears among students that they could not freely express their grievances against
The deadlock over MPs’ salary hike ended on Saturday after the Government’s trouble-shooter Pranab Mukherjee met agitating parliamentarians
The next price hike on petrol prices in the UAE will come a few weeks after the Eid holidays, sources from oil company Adnoc told Gulf News.
After busting the budget several times over, the Commonwealth Games are apparently still short of money.
Australians on Saturday voted in a general election billed as one of the tightest in decades in which their first woman Prime Minister Julia Gillard is pitted against her Conservative rival Tony Abbott.
A bill to provide voting rights to Indians living abroad was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on Saturday,
Wilson D’Souza,the ace photographer of Shirva, specialist in wedding photography has won two prizes in the Wedding photo contest organized by the Akila Karnataka Video and Photographers’ Association (R) on 19 August 2010 at Karnataka Chitrakala Mandir, Bangalore.
Four more inmates of the government-run Beggars Relief Centre here died since last night, taking the toll to 26 during the last four days.
Tourism Minister Janardhana Reddy on Friday demonstrated his proximity and affection for his mentor in politics – Sushma
The Sumanahalli crematorium is a familiar sight for the beggars at the Colony. For, it is they who come with the bodies each time to cremate one of their fellowmen...
If you have creativity, then it’s possible to gain anything, said UAE Exchange Chief Operating Officer Sudhir Shetty after inaugurating Dayanand Kukkaje’s photography exhibition
Bowing to pressure from the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left parties, Government today dropped a controversial addition in the civil nuclear liability bill
The funeral of late Fr. Dolphy Monteiro, parish priest of Paladka who had passed away on 18 August 2010 due to an accident was held on Friday, 20 August 2010 at 10 am at Paladka Chruch amidst thousands of mourners. The funeral Mass was offered by Most Rev. Dr.
The Karnataka government, battling a public outcry over the death of 22 beggars in a government-run relief centre here in last three days, on Friday termed the casualties as ’’natural deaths’’.
All allegations of corruption against the Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed, CGF chief Mike Fennell said on Thursday as he wrapped up a two-day inspection of the venues
After dithering for a week, Pakistan on Friday accepted India’s offer of USD five million in aid for flood relief in the country and appreciated its "very positive" gesture.
The cabinet on Friday approved a 300 percent salary hike from Rs 16,000 to Rs 50,000 for MPs but this was not enough for members from various parties as they stalled Lok Sabha proceedings
Seconds after touchdown at the Mangalore airport, Capt Z Glusica, the pilot of the ill-fated IX-812 Air India Express, may have attempted to take off again, realising he had overshot the touchdown zone.
More trouble is in the offing for the Commonwealth Games - this time from India’s top tennis players who have reportedly demanded their dues to be cleared
World Photography Day celebrated on August 19 each year is about remembering how special a photo can be. We may take our photographs for granted but the next time we go through our photographs, we realize that those precious moments cannot again be captured, only
On the occasion of the World Photography Day on Thursday, 19 August 2010, around 50 members of the South Kanara Photographers’ Association (Udupi Zone) assembled at Kunjibettu Udupi at 10.30 am and proceeded to the â€Home of Hope’ (Vishwasada Mane)
Acting tough, Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa on Friday divested Social Welfare Minister D Sudhakara of his portfolio and suspended a senior official
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, on Friday, alleged that a few months ago, ’certain’ Congress leaders attempted persuade the Reddy brothers
After many days of continuos rains, sun smiled on Thursday, 19 August 2010 as there was respite from wet weather throughout the day. People felt relieved that the rains have given them some respite and took this opportunity to wash and dry their clothes in bright sunlight.
’’Control!’’ This was the last word the Mangalore Air Traffic Control (Mangalore Tower) heard from the cockpit of the ill-fated Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express flight IX-812 on the morning of May 22, 2010. It wasn’t the voice of the pilot (Captain Z Glusica) who generally communicates with ATCs
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh tops Newsweek magazine’s list of 10 world leaders who have won respect and is described as “the leader other leaders love”
Just 45 days to go, now the Government has stepped in to take control of the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee (CWG OC) mess.
A rainy morning greeted Delhiites on Thursday with many of them on way to schools and offices getting drenched even as vehicles moved at a slower pace due to water logging
With Pakistan unsure about taking USD five million in flood aid from India, the U.S. has said politics should have no role in disaster response
Most of the passengers of the ill-fated Dubai-Mangalore IX-812 Air India Express died of burns though it is very difficult to asertain the exact reason of death opined two doctors who performed post mortem on many bodies on May 22 and May 23, 2010.
Members of the Dakshina Kannada District Maxicab and Car Owners and Drivers’ Association blocked National Highway 48 near B.C. Road here for some time on Tuesday urging the Government to stop collecting toll from vehicles for using the bridge across the Netravati.
The ‘Bhadrakali’ mechanised boat which went missing from Malpe is yet to be traced. No information was available on the fishermen on the board as well.
New Parish Priest of Paladka Fr. Dolphy Monteiro was going to the medication on his bike from Paladka church to Moodbidri as he was not well, got skid, Fell in to the Well of Mrs Angeline DSouza (w/o David D’Souza known as Davidam in the locality.
In a goodwill gesture to coincide with the Holy Ramzan month, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday pardoned suspended head constable Abdul Ahad Jan
A landslide swept through a mountain town in south-eastern China after days of heavy rains Wednesday, leaving at least 67 people missing
Amid reports that India may take it to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a new law to hike worker visa fees, the United States hopes it would not affect
Demands from several quarters for the return of Kohinoor from Britain notwithstanding, the government today said it has no plans to bring the precious diamond back
Sri Lankan Cricket took a stern decision on Wednesday and handed spinner Suraj Randiv, a one-match ban and fined 100 per cent of his match fee.
As many as 20 persons deposed during the first hearing of Court of Inquiry probing the Air India Express aircraft crash, here on Tuesday.
The once in a lifetime experience of moving through twenty-two different wards of the parish that too with St. Lawrence for a period of 23 weeks since 21 February to 31 July 2010 as part of the centenary celebration of the establishment
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The Grama Sabha of Belle Grama Panchayat, covering the villages of Moodubelle, Kattingeri and Padubelle was held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 10.30 am to 1.15 pm in the Belle Grama Panchayat premises. Being the weekly market day, a large number of villagers attended
Louis Machado, 51 years of age, husband of Gracy Machado of Cross Hill, Moodubelle is required to under go by-pass surgery in Fr. Muller’s Hospital Mangalore. His only daughter Lavita is presently doing nursing course in Honnavar.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday announced a Rs 125 crore relief packaged for the Leh cloudburst victims
The changing social system is a universal factor which also brings change in the status of its members. Changes in a particular field have an impact in other realms of the society too. An emergent phenomenon is the growing flexibility and changes in the gender roles of men and
“In the case of a mass disaster, we are not supposed to hand over bodies until all the bodies have been identified,” Assistant Commissioner Prabhulinga Kavalikatti said here on Monday. He was speaking at a function organised by Manipal University to felicitate the medical team
Mattu Gulla, the famed Udupi brinjal, has received the Geographical Indicator patent. The famed eggplant species adds an exceptional flavour to the cuisine and has tickled the taste buds of the food buffs far beyond the district.
The Government-appointed Court of Inquiry will conduct a public hearing on the May 22 air crash for three days from August 17 at the old terminal building at Bajpe
Sri Lanka Cricket embarrassment, abject apologies and a probe into the Suraj Randiv no-ball incident have followed a night of contretemps and controversy at Rangiri
As of September 1, commuters in Sharjah will have to pay more for their taxi journeys as a result of the introduction of a minimum taxi fare,
Triggering a controversy, Labour Minister B N Bache Gowda, his personal secretary and gunman assaulted a Sadashivanagar-based businessman
A team from the Karnataka police backed by a strong posse of the Kerala police entered the Anwarssery camp
Nagara-panchami is just over and on this day people stand in queues to anoint milk and ghee on stone statues of snakes.
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The students and teachers of the Vidyaniketan Group of Educational Institutions of Kaup organised “No Plastric” awareness campaign as part of the Independence Day celebration of Sunday, 15 August 2010. K.P Acharya, Director of the Vidyaniketan Group of educational Institutions flagged off..
The much awaited annual summer picnic of MUKA, Nottingham took place on 14th August to the Rutland Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire. Mangaloreans living in and around Nottingham took part in this event under the aegis of Mangalorean United Konkani Association.
A wonderfully-paced 100-ball unbeaten 99 under pressure from opener Virender Sehwag enabled India, pursuing 171, defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets
The Union Cabinet on Monday has deferred decision on revision of salary of Members of Parliament.
UNBELIEVABLE. .. Alain Robert , the French Spiderman took the tallest building in front of a crowd numbering the tens of thousands without any safety mechanisms
Home Minister Dr VS Acharya unveiled the six feet tall Gandhi statue made of fiber glass, installed at Malpe beach on Sunday. Artist Purushothama Adwe
Mauled by a depleted New Zealand in the opening game, injury-ravaged and battle-weary India will have to raise their game significantly against Sri Lanka
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Commonwealth Games has finalised Oscar winner AR Rahman’s Swagatham as the theme song for the mega event
Coinciding with the beginning of a search for chairman Ratan Tata’s successor, the Tata Group has become the country’s wealthiest, with a market value of about Rs 3,71,000 crore
Mystery shrouds the death of Rajeshwari (15), a tenth standard student of Kukkundur Durga High School, who reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself with
State Bank of India, the country’s largest lender, on Monday raised benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 12.25 per cent,
Bellevision USA is pleased to announce that the Feast of the Nativity of Mother Mary (Monti Fest) will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall in North Chelmsford, the northern suburb of Boston, MA. on Sunday, September 5, 2010 at 4.30 PM.
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On Sunday, 15 August 2010 at 4 pm, the long standing dream of the parishioners of the Stella Maris Parish, Kalmadi, that of having a separate shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Vailankani was fulfilled with the inauguration and blessing of the aesthetically and beautifully built structure.
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Independence Day was celebrated at various places in and around Moodubelle such as Belle Grama Panchayat Office, Mescom, Kappandakarya Yuvaka Mandala, Edmeru School, Jyothi Mahila Mandala, edmeru Anganwadi and Nisarga Yuvaka Mandala, Nalku Beedhi Edmeru.
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The 64th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in St. Lawrence Church and Parish Educational Institutions on 15 August 2010 between 8.30 and 9.30 am. In the morning, soon after the Mass, Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Moodubelle hoisted the national flag
“There can be no partiality in railway as it unites entire India” said KH Muniyappa, Minister of state for Railways. He was addressing the gathering after flagging off the extended service of Mumbai CST-Karwar Tri-weekly Superfast Express to Mangalore Junction (Kankanady) Railway Station here
A group of 12-15 men identified with Sri Rama Sene barged into a pub and restaurant in Mysore city, ransacked the bar and abused its occupants, including women, on Saturday night.
We are making every possible effort to tackle the problem ...,” Dr. Singh said on the 64th anniversary of Independence Day.
For the first time since the preparations for the Commonwealth Games (CWG), scheduled to kick off in Delhi on October 3, received adverse notice,
Al Ain is located inland on the border with the Sultanate of Oman. The freeways connecting Al Ain, Abu Dhabi and Dubai form a geographic triangle in the centre of the country. The three cities-Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are roughly 130 kilometres from the other two. The topography of Al Ain is unique and varies as one travels to the east.
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A small step for man is a giant leap for mankind’, these were the words uttered by Neil Armstrong, the first human being to land on the moon in 1969. Similarly, a small step taken by some enterprising young men from Belle working and living in the United Arab Emirates, especially in Dubai nearly ten
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One of the worst floods in the history of Pakistan eclipsed the Independence Day celebrations on Saturday, even as Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani appealed to the world
It’s been over 20 years that St Aloysius College has witnessed a thin man in spotless white wearing a Khadhi cap, scurrying around the campus with two bags in his hands and when the school bell rings, it’s not possible
On Saturday, 14 August 2010, Nagara Panchami was celebrated in various Nagabanas which are situated closer to some of the famous temples such as Shri Venkataramana emples at Kaup and Katapadi. In Pangala at Adi Alade Nagabana, along with new Naga stones
It was a hectic day for All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi as he began the first of his two-day trip across the State on a “youth-connect” mission. Starting with Mysore, he went on to Shimoga and then to Dharwad, meeting scores of enthusiastic youngsters in each place
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Nāga Panchamī is a festival during which Hindu devotees all over India worship either images of or live Nagas (Cobras) on the fifth day (Panchami) of the month of Shravan that falls between August-September. This festival is known as Naga Panchami.
As many as 4,081 farmers have been issued with Kisan Credit card facility with a disbursal of Rs 23.12 crore in Udupi district, said Syndicate Bank Regional Office Deputy General Manger K Santhosh Kamath.
Three days after a 29-year-old Delhi Public School (South) teacher was found brutally murdered in her residence near Bannerghatta Road, the police moved swiftly to advance investigations that
This was the day that the children of Casmir Menezes had been waiting for, 13 August 2010. It was exactly 75 years ago that their beloved father was born on 13 August 1935. All five of them, daughter-Pricilla with her family from Bangalore, Wilfred, Dolphy and Ivan..
Sr M Philomille age 94 (Josephine Mary Carvalho) passed away on Saturday, August 14th 2010 at 4.30am. Funeral rites will be held today (August 14th) at St Raymond’s Convent Vamanjoor, Mangalore
Security was tightened Saturday in Delhi, in the restive north-east and other areas where Maoist rebels are active ahead of India’s Independence Day.
Pakistan seems to be unsure about how to respond to India’s offer of the five million dollar assistance for disaster relief efforts in flood-stricken country.
Sri Lanka huffed and puffed to a three-wicket win over New Zealand in the second ODI of the cricket tri-series
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The Students Council of St. Mary’s College, Shirva for the year 2010-11 was inaugurated by the Principal of Shri Durga Parameshwari College, Prof. Balakrishna Shetty. Rev. Fr. Stany Tauro,
Infosys Technologies Ltd gave cheques worth Rs 10 lakh to 50 select meritorious students of Alva’s PU College who hail from flood-affected families
National carrier Air India is likely to get about $ 20 million (close to Rs 90 crore) this week towards the final installment of insurance claims arising from the Mangalore crash
Swine flu scare is back in this country with new cases being reported throughout the country every day. The situation is worst in the national capital
Paceman Manaf Patel will join the struggling Indian squad in Sri Lanka on Thursday to bolster its attack for the ongoing cricket tri-series in Dambulla.
A move by Karnataka Fisheries Development Corporation (KFDC) to start exclusive buses for fisherwomen of Mangalore and Malpe has got the nod from its board. These buses will shortly operate from Mangalore old port and Malpe harbour and help fisherwomen come to the respective ports, collect the fish
Minister for Municipal Administration Balachandra Jarakiholi said that under the Rs 600 Crore Nagarotthana Yojana, announced by the Chief Minister, every civic body on an average would get a grant of Rs 6-7 crores this year. He was speaking after inaugurating two day state level convention of heads
United Mangaloreans Kuwait [UMK] yet again brings up a new "Fun Filled Evening 2010" on Friday 1st October 2010 at 5:30 pm at American International School, Maidan Hawalli with a set of new and old local artists. The event is organized to help the â€Christraj Navachetan Special School’
Central Government on Wednesday cleared caste-based census. The caste-based census will be done from December 2010 onwards.
Two days after the oil spill from MSC Chitra was been unplugged, danger of fresh leakage still looms. What has sent alarm bells ringing is that 45 bottles of fumigants have been washed ashore Navakhar and Bodni beach. These bottles have ’POISON’ written on them along with a danger
They came, they saw, they conquered. Yes, we are talking about the Beatles, the biggest super groups ever produced in the history of music. A Liverpool based English group which began in the 1960s with a bunch of teenage prodigies; the Beatles or more popularly â€Fab Four’
Mangalore RTO which is the second most busiest office next to that of Bangalore, is currently functioning in the absence of Regional Transport Officer.
A sum of Rs 30 crore special fund will be sanctioned to Udupi Zilla Panchayat to take up the work on road repair and drinking water projects, said MP D V Sadananda Gowda.
There are various methods to control and cure various types of diseases and ailments. The different systems of medicine
Reliance Industries plans to reopen all of its fuel stations in the country and is currently selling petrol and diesel at the same rates as state firms
Come September 1, international passengers from Bajpe airport will have to shell out an additional Rs 825 as user development fee (UDF). The UDF for domestic passengers will be Rs 150. The UDF was approved by the ministry of civil aviation on May 15 this year and will be in force for 10
.jpg "ICYM to organise Talent Search Day on 8 September 2010")
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) will be organising Talent Search programme in the evening of 8 September 2010 in various categories of performing arts such as skit, dance, music, mimicry and singing. The competition will be among the groups for group prize.
Out of the 108 persons from Karnataka who were killed in the ill-fated Air India Express IX-812 crash, 80 families have approached
In the UAE, the Ramadan Moon-sighting Committee announced on Tuesday evening the first day of the holy month will be Wednesday.
The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a key border security bill that would steeply hike H-1B and L-1 visa fees to fund new measures amid concerns by Indian companies
List of members of 19th Law Commission of India constituted recently has someone familiar for Dakshina Kannada district.
The 25-year-old wife of an Infosys Technologies Ltd employee was found dead in her flat early on Tuesday, with her throat slit and her hands and legs tied, police said.
Scientists have warned that a new superbug, called New Delhi-Metallo-1, which is resistant to antibiotics, has reached Britain and could spread worldwide
The Congress Monday marked the culmination of its 320-km march to the iron ore rich district of Bellary with a huge rally in Bellary city and vowed to end illegal mining in Karnataka. Central ministers hailing from Karnataka, S.M. Krishna, external affairs, M. Veerappa Moily, law, Mallikarjun Kharge
â€Kesarugadde Grameenaa Kreedotsava’, a rural sports event, was held at Pragathi Nagar, Suratkal, on Sunday, August 8. JC Sridhar Shetty, President, JCI Surathkal, inaugurated the event. Speaking on the occasion Krishna J Palemar, District in-charge Minister, said that farmers are the
A teacher at West Bengal’s first Muslim University, who was not allowed to hold classes after she defied the students’ union diktat to wear a burqa, has finally won her battle
Daryl Tuffey took three of the five wickets to fall as the Indians got off to a horror start chasing 289 for victory in the first one day
Efforts continued on a war-footing Monday to combat the oil spill as it threatened to spread further along the Konkan coastline,
A 26 year old worker died after he was caught between the door of a faulty lift and the wall at Cochin Bakery Building in Kankanady, here on Sunday evening
People thronged the annual flower show organized by the Department of Horticulture in Karnataka at the Lal Bagh Gardens here. ’Floral Fest’ is the theme for the Flower Show and the aim is to bring people together to enjoy nature
After a Test series that proved to be a harvesting season for records, India and Sri Lanka have finally settled their duffel bags in the picturesque Dambulla
Artists of Sand Heart Manipal, on Sunday, sculpted a sand sculpture at Kaup Light House beach in Udupi district to create awareness against diseases like Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya.
A four-year-old female leopard, which strayed into the human habitat, got caught in the wild boar snare prepared by villagers at Moodottu, Kavalpadoor village of Bantwal taluk, on Sunday. The leopard was trapped in the snare for more than four hours with none of the villagers daring to go
The hope of finding survivors in the flash floods that hit Leh three days back is receding. Over 150 people have already been confirmed dead
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The Congress padayatris on their long march since fourteen days are steadily inching closer to their target-Bellary the centre of controversial mining scam. The attempt to higlight the illegal mining through the long march has given an opportunity to the Congress party in Karnataka to galvanize..
When megastar Amitabh Bachchan sang ‘saari duniya ka bojh hum uthaten hain’ (we carry the load of the entire world), the much popular song
Fishermen have decided to court arrest by berthing their boats inside the New Mangalore Port, if the port authorities refuse permission for temporary halts during inclement weather
A spokesman says that 10 members of a medical team, including six Americans, have been shot and killed by militants as they were returning from providing eye treatment
A man threw both his shoes at Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari when he was addressing a public meeting in Birmingham. The shoes landed just short of him.
The golden locks that once invited former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf’s fancy may not be there, but the Indian skipper’s luck - barring with the toss - hasn’t deserted him so far and continues to culminate into an enviable captaincy record in which he hasn’t lost a Test series yet.
Of the 30 couples who entered into wedlock, Vishwanath of Moodubelle tied nuptial knot to a handicapped girl Kusuma from Avanje.
Traffic at the Mumbai harbour was suspended on Saturday following a collision between two merchant ships off the coast here that resulted in an oil spill.
A new study has revealed that individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other blood-borne diseases. University of British Columbia researchers reviewed and analyzed 124 studies from 30 countries,
The growth and development of any university can be ensured only by the combined growth of administration, teaching and publication bodies, opined Dr Amrutha Someshwara, noted writer, after releasing the university-level Kannada text books and lecture series for the present degree courses.
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The Congress padayatre is in its 13th day of progress towards Bellary. It seems that each day the padayatris are getting excited as their goal of reaching their target, the mine rich Bellary is getting closer and their fight against the illegal mining seems to be catching on with the common people.
In past three months stolen properties worth Rs 32.32 lakhs were confiscated by the district police of which, properties worth Rs 24.14 lakhs have been returned to the rightful owners following court procedures, informed Dr A Subhramanyeshwara Rao, SP, Dakshina Kannada district.
The right hand of a 24-year-old man was cut off by a gang of miscreants to take revenge for his questioning one of them for teasing his cousin sister
India has won a crucial patent dispute against China for treating influenza and epidemic fever through medicinal formulations using ’pudina’ (mint) and ’kalamegha’ (andrographis),
VVS Laxman smashed an unbeaten 103 to guide India to a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third Test on Saturday to end the three-match series level at 1-1.
Next time you buy vegetables from a street vendor or purchase meat from a butcher shop, make sure you wash your hands thoroughly. The reason: A study has found that the currency notes given by street vendors and butchers have a high concentration of bacteria!
The Commonwealth Games Organising Committee on Thursday suspended T S Darbari and Sanjay Mahendroo following the report of the three-member panel
In a major railway security breakdown early this morning, a large number of armed men, said to be more than 50, stormed into the AC coaches of a Delhi-bound express train
On Thursday, JD(S) leaders met President Pratibha Patil and requested her not to give concurrence to the controversial Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill 2010.
The Sacred Heart I Ward is the closest ward to the church. The boundaries of the ward include the Moodubelle-Karkala Main Road towards the north, St. Xavier II Ward in the south, Moodubelle-Kattingeri Road towards the west and Gokal-Kattingeri Road in the east. The Sacred Heart I Ward includes the area behind the church, Cross-hill, Gokal and Kadambila. The church, Loreto Convent of Bethany Sisters and St. Lawrence English Medium School are situated within the Sacred Heart I Ward.
At least 59 people were killed and many others went missing after heavy downpour triggered flash floods devastating Leh in the Ladakh region.
Suraj Randiv took three quick wickets in India’s second innings by removing first-inning centurion Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and Murali Vijay
A lifeguard’s job in Panambur Beach will have a more professional touch to it. Joining hands with the project authorities are Rashtriya Life Saving Society (India) and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). The RLSS will impart professional life-saving skills to lifeguards
A Dubai-based developer has started renting out a cluster of buildings in what could be the first legal shared accommodation for bachelors.
Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday became the most-capped player in Test cricket history and now has almost every batting record to his name. Commencing this piece with the most striking part of cricket history re-written by the maestro, Sachin
It has been a windfall week for the beleaguered bus industry this week. Courtesy, the landslip on the Konkan Railway tracks between Ratnagiri -Adavali sections which disrupted train services. The buses which were travelling to Mumbai with just 60-70% occupancy
Part-time India spinner Virender Sehwag brought the third Test to life with two late wickets to leave Sri Lanka struggling at 45 for two at close on the third day
Tata Sons on Wednesday said it has set up a panel to search for a successor to Group Chairman Ratan Tata, who is due to retire in December 2012
Mangalore University will announce the results of second and fourth semester credit-based semester system examination results of BA, BSc courses
Veteran cricketer Anil Kumble, who is the vice chairman of State Board for Wildlife, adopted a cobra at the Bannerghatta Biological Park
Till now, mass marriages have been austere affairs. The prime examples have been marriages conducted by Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala, Society of St Vincent De-Paul (SVP) at Rosario cathedral among others. The cost incurred at these simple marriages has been less than Rs 15,000 per couple...
One woman was killed and three people seriously injured in a pile-up of six cars which burst into flames within minutes of the crash.
Southern Railway will operate special trains on the Vasco-da-Gama-Nagapattinam-Vasco-da-Gama to clear the extra rush in connection with the Velankanni Festival. The trains will stop at Madgaon, Canacona, Karwar, Kumta, Bhatkal, Kundapura, Udupi, Surathkal, Mangalore junction, Kasargod, Payyanur,...
Sea erosion on the Mattu Padukare coast has taken a toll on a concrete road on Wednesday evening. Over 100 meters of road built by the fisheries department has been cut off after the sea erosion prompted the concrete road to cave in. Though the fisheries department poured in huge stones to the sea
A Samiti formed by the likely victims of proposed broadening of NH 17 along the Padubidri town held a press conference at Hotel Navarang, Padubidri, here on Wednesday August 4 afternoon. The Samiti alleged that entire Padubidri town will likely to be razed, since shops, restaurants, banks and public
Gregory Alva, aged 80 years, husband of late Angeline Alva passed away on Wednesday, 4th August 2010 at 7.45 pm. Late Greogory Alva is survived by his children: Sr. Matilda, Diana, Louis, Valerian (President of Bellevision-UAE) and Lavina.
Nobody in the eastern Spanish village of Bunol knows for sure how the world’s biggest tomato war began. In August 1945, a scuffle broke out between young members of a carnival crowd, the official version has it. Fruit stalls were overturned, and one of them happened to be full of tomatoes...
The closing function of two days dance competition, “Nrithyotsva-2010” conducted jointly by the Students’ Welfare Association of the Mangalore University and St. Marys College, Shirva was held on Wednesday, 3rd August 2010 at St. Mary’s College Audiroeium, Shirva.
St. Agnes Centre for Post Graduate Studies and Research was inaugurated by Sr M Linette A C, Provincial Superior, Karnataka Province, at Mercara Hill Road, Bendore, Mangalore on Tuesday, 3rd August. Prior to the inauguration Rev Fr Dennis Moras, Vicar General, offered prayers and blessed
Mr. Ligory Aranha (81), Kanaradi, Moodubelle, Husband of Alice Aranha passed away on Wednesday, 04th August 2010 at his residence after a breif illness.
The Bangalore leg of the fourth annual Rickshaw Challenge Mumbai Xpress-2010 was flagged off from the Round Table school in Roopena Agrahara, off Hosur Road in Bangalore
A fire broke out in the engine of a Rajdhani Express on the outskirts of this Uttar Pradesh capital Wednesday, disrupting the busy Sultanpur-Lucknow rail route
Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday mounted a scathing attack on the government on skyrocketing prices asking it to "wake up from its deep slumber"
Malaysia revoked its visa on arrival (VOA) facility for Indians after 40,000 visitors from that country "abused" it and "disappeared",
Nine people are dead after an employee summoned for a disciplinary hearing opened fire at a beer distributor in Manchester, Conn., on Tuesday morning
Virender Sehwag led a strong Indian fightback with a blistering unbeaten 97 as the visitors restricted Sri Lanka to 425 to more or less restore balance
The taxis were granted by the state department of tourism and district administration. Speaking on the occasion, Dr V S Acharya said that the state administration has introduced this scheme for the benefit of unemployed youth since there are ample opportunities for tourism in the district.
s felicitated by the Jyothi Mahila Mandal of Edmeru on Sunday, 1 August 2010. Kum. Poorna Nayak is the daughter of Mrs. Shilpa Nayak, one of the members of the Jyothi Mahila Mandal.
The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday raised the prices of all its models, expect Alto, by up to Rs 7,500
Beleaguered IOA chief Suresh Kalmadi, who is in the eye of the storm over murky dealings in the Commonwealth Games 2010, formed a 3 member squad to look into the corruption
Train services were disrupted on the Konkan Railway route for the eighth day on Monday and the authorities resorted to Short Route Termination/full termination/ Diversion/Cancellation/Transshipment of train services due to landslide in sections between Nivsar and Adavali.
Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara top-scored with 75 as the hosts prospered against an untidy Indian attack on the opening day
Astronauts in orbit and on the ground practiced on Monday for a major repair job later this week at the International Space Station.
The department of Civil Engineering, MIT, Manipal University has added one more course to its masters programme, a two-year postgraduate Environmental Engineering. It was inaugurated by the University’s Vice Chancellor, Dr K Ramnarayan, at the AC Seminar Hall, MIT here on Monday.
World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates the Innocent Declaration made by WHO and UNICEF policy-makers in August 1990 to protect, promote and support
.jpg "St. Lawrence returns to the Church after journeying through all twenty-two wards of the parish")
he spiritual journey of St. Lawrence that had begun on Sunday, 21 February 2010 to the wards of his parish beginning with his visit to the Fatima Ward finally came to a successful conclusion when he triumphantly returned to the church with full glory on Saturday, 31 July 2010 at 4 pm.
The ’Angel of Death’ is the world’s biggest flying artillery gun -- the latest weapon being used by the British and US Special Forces to defeat Taliban insurgents
The inauguration function of two day’s inter-collegiate dance competition “Nrithyotsava-2010” jointly organised by the Students’ Welfare Association of the Mangalore University and St. Mary’s College, Shirva was held in the St. Mary’s College Hall on Monday 2 August 2010 at 9.30 am.
Commonwealth Games Federation CEO Mike Hooper on Monday slammed IOA president Suresh Kalmadi for the shoddy construction at the various venues
Serving women army officers won their first round of legal battle with the Government today assuring the Supreme Court that it will be consider giving them permanent commission
The proposal is likely to be discussed during the breakfast meeting to be hosted by Pranab Mukherjee at 9:30 am on Monday.
Seven people, including two 17-year-olds, were killed on Sunday in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district as escalating violence engulfed the Kashmir Valley
Gautam Gupta, who is a student leader in Melbourne and a household name among the Indian community in Australia
More than a million BlackBerry users may have key services in Saudi Arabia and the UAE cut off after authorities stepped up demands
Home Minister Dr V S Acharya said that importance should be given to promote Tulu language and its affluent cultural tradition. The language ought to be included as study material to preserve it from getting extinct.
Indians find it difficult to understand the female athlete, to work out that their greatest ambitions may not lie in getting married or dancing around trees singing meaningless songs. They find such things as single-minded focus, ambition, physical training and personal sacrifices
The new terminal of Mangalore Airport became operational on Monday, August 2. The new terminal building that was inaugurated on May 15, was abuzz with people on Monday. Scenes of flights taking off and landing that were associated with the old terminal building at Bajpe, were today witnessed
The daughter of former US President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has married her long-term boyfriend at a lavish ceremony. Chelsea Clinton and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky were married at the Astor Courts estate in New York state.
As many as 3,000 people may have died in floods that have devastated Pakistan’s northwestern region, the local head of the country’s largest rescue service said.
The Income Tax Department on Saturday extended the last date of filing income tax returns to August 4 due to inclement weather and some technical snags
Did the Commonwealth Games Organising Committee manipulate tenders and inflate prices of basic rentals and purchases?
A day after he was overlooked for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, shooter Gagan Narang won the bronze in the 10 metre air rifle event at the World Championship
A small group of Jim Reeves fans in Mangalore never thought it would be a runaway hit of a great magnitude. What was initially planned as a private function grew to unimaginable levels drawing music-lovers from all parts of Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi.
The incessant rains throughout the week have caused a lot of trouble to the people and cattle living nearer the rivers and low lying areas in various places of the Udupi District. This reporter had gone to different flood affected regions and captured some unique pictures.
Income tax authorities have revealed that a suspended IAS couple - Tinnu Joshi and Arvind Joshi, have invested Rs 300 crore in the share market in the last three years.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday turned down the Indian Olympic Association’s request of giving Rs 100 crore aid
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) told the Supreme Court on Friday that bigger names are involved in the alleged encounter of Sohrabuddin
The fairytale journey continued for badminton sensation Saina Nehwal as she was honoured with the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award on Friday
More than 400 people have died and thousands of others were made homeless as some of the worst floods in Pakistan’s history
Coriander provides a fabulous taste to the Coriander Chicken. It is easy to learn how to prepare Coriander Chicken by following this easy recipe.
Air India express IX383/384 CCJ/IXE/DXB/CCJ dated Wednesday August 4, Thursday August 5 and Friday August 6 and Air India express IX389/390 CCJ/IXE/KWI/IXE/CCJ of Sunday August 1, Tuesday August 3 and Thursday August 5 stand cancelled.
Bikini killer Charles Sobhraj, who is accused with myriad charges, has been convicted as the Nepal Supreme Court pronounced its decision
Yuvraj Singh has made a comeback to the Team India one-day squad for the forthcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka,
The mortal remains of late Louis D’Sa (83), popularly know as â€Louis Master’ who had passed away on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 was laid to rest on Friday, 30 July 2010 in the presence of his family members, relatives and a large number of parishioners who had great admiration for him.
As per instructions from the deputy commissioner (DC) P Hemaltha the operations to evacuate the residents of the area to a safer destination has begun, but has been facing hurdles due to unwilling dwellers.
A teenager in Uttar Pradesh has killed herself after her school principal ordered her to clean the toilets at her school.
Rahul Mahajan, who has a history of courting trouble, was dumped by his Kolkata-based model wife Dimpy Ganguly, after a night of domestic violence.
Many underworld dons enjoy VIP treatment inside Mumbai’s high-security Arthur Road Jail even though they have been charged with many heinous crimes
On Thursday in India, Prime Minister David Cameron of Britain defended remarks he had made a day earlier about the need for Pakistan to not give haven to terrorist groups
China’s worst flooding in more than a decade has killed nearly 1,000 people across the country and stranded tens of thousands
Udupi taluk witnessed heavy loss owing to incessant rain that lashed the district on Thursday. Two classrooms of Government Junior College in Badagrama village collapsed resulting in the loss of Rs 75,000. A house in Shivalli village was partially damaged
The second Test between Sri Lanka and India ended in a tame draw on Friday after 1,478 runs and just 17 wickets over five days of cricket.
A second Foot Over Bridge , new booking office and improvement in circulating area were sanctioned for Mangalore Central Station, in the 142nd meeting of Divisional Railway Users’ Consultative Committee of Palakkad Division(DRUCC), held at Railway Divisional Office on Wednesday, July 28.
The Commonwealth Games in New Delhi have been called India’s pride and a spectacle of its capabilities. It might end up being a spectacle of corruption though
A teacher in West Bengal’s first Muslim university has not been able to hold her classes for the last three months after she rebelled against the tradition
India took a slender lead of 27 runs on day four of the second cricket Test at Colombo on Thursday. At stumps the vsitors were comfortably placed at 669/9
Pakistan is marking a national day of mourning after the largest plane crash in the country’s history yesterday left no survivors.
A 6-year-old died and ten others were injured when a four-storeyed building collapsed in suburban Kurla on Wednesday night,
The district Nagarika Samiti staged a protest in order to highlight the non-functioning of mortuary at district government hospital for the past two years. The activists of Nagarika Samiti in a protest carried a person from taluk panchayat office in a procession, up to the morgue of the district
Government on Wednesday said women officers serving in the armed forces were entitled to all privileges and facilities available to their male counterparts
Battery operated buggy transport system was launched in Car Street of Udupi on Tuesday to ease the pilgrimage of old and the disabled visiting Srikrishna Temple. Udupi district administration, with the sponsorship from Lanco Foundation, had provided a buggy for the benefit devotees
The funeral service of late Louis D’Sa will be held on Friday, 30 July 2010. The funeral cortege will leave the residence ’D’Sa Cottage’ at 4 pm and funeral mass will be at 4.30 pm followed by funeral service.
The Commonwealth Games begin in Delhi in October but before that the fight is between Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar and Suresh Kalmadi,
A Lufthansa cargo plane caught fire and split in half as it was landing Tuesday in the Saudi Arabian capital,
The Sacred Heart, also known as Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most famous religious devotions to the physical heart of Jesus as the representation of His divine love for Humanity. The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is predominantly used in the Roman Catholic, Anglo Catholic and Lutheran Churches. It stresses the central Christian concept of loving and adoring Jesus.
A government official says all 152 people on board a plane that crashed in the hills surrounding Pakistan’s capital were killed. Imtiaz Elahi, the chairman of the Capital Development Authority, told The Associated Press that earlier reports of five survivors from the crash were wrong
In the General Body Meeting of the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) of St. Lawrence Composite PU College which was attended by a large number of parents on Tuesday, 27 July 2010 at 2.30 pm in the College Hall, new office bearers of the association for the year 2010-11 were elected unanimously.
KCA UK had organized it’s annual picnic to Ullswater in Cambria on 24th July 2010. This year the spirit of the picnic began at Warrington, the journey started at 07:15 am picking up 4 families of KCA UK, the next stop was Manchester at 8.00 am, a second group consisting 15 more families joined
Prolific batsman Sachin Tendulkar scored his 48th test century on Wednesday and shared an unbroken 141-run partnership for the fifth wicket with debutant Suresh Raina
After several missed deadlines, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue for the Commonwealth Games, was finally inaugurated
The central bank hiked key interest rates more than expected on Tuesday to combat high inflation and raised its growth and inflation forecasts for the year.
World Konkani Centre, Mangalore, will celebrate Konkani Recognition Day by conducting inter-school and inter-collegiate variety entertainment competitions in Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangalore, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts on August 22.
The Supreme Court has observed that not a single food grain should be wasted. In a strongly-worded ruling, the apex court has told the government
Almost after a year the city reported its first H1N1 case, six positive cases have been reported as on Monday, of which a pregnant woman,
After several missed deadlines, the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the main venue for the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games, is finally ready
Permission to transport sand in Dakshina Kannada district will be given only to those lorries fitted with global positioning system (GPS). Owners of such lorries have time till August 10 to get their lorries fitted with GPS, DC V Ponnuraj said here on Monday.
Telecom service providers Qtel and Vodafone have put in place all systems and procedures required to ensure a smooth transition to the new national numbering plan, which adds an eighth digit to all mobile and landline numbers in Qatar from tomorrow (28 July 2010).
India on Monday successfully test-fired its indigenously developed interceptor missile, capable of destroying any in-coming hostile ballistic missile
Mrs. Angeline Quadras (66), Ganapanakatte, Moodubelle, Wife of Ambrose Quadras passed away on Sunday at 6PM, 25th July 2010 at her residence
Railways have decided to offer sugar-free and starch-free food for diabetics undertaking train journeys.
British Prime Minister David Cameron will visit India’s IT bellwether Infosys Technologies Ltd and defence behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)
A Jeddah-bound Saudi Airlines flight with 182 passengers on board on Monday aborted take off after the pilot detected smoke in one of its engines and steered the plane to safety, airport officials said. According to the officials, the plane was moving on the runway when the pilot detected the smoke
Hundreds of kaccha houses, some licensed and more unauthorized in Gokul Compound Chitpady, without under ground drainage connections have posed health hazards in the vicinity. Over 100 houses, congested in less than one acre land have been rented out to the working class people by the land lord.
The police-peaople contact for better crime control was organized in the premises of the Belle Grama Panchayat Office, Moodubelle on Sunday, 25 July 2010 at 4 pm. The SI of Shirva Police Station, Mr. Kamlakar R. Naik addressing the people said that the crime in the villages can be controlled...
Security forces tasted success in the fight against the Naxals, Monday, as six Naxals were killed after a night-long encounter in the dense forests
Captain Kumar Sangakkara and Tharanga Paranavitana struck their second successive centuries as Sri Lanka took firm control of the second cricket Test
Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy is ranked third and PepsiCo’s India-born chief Indira Nooyi 10th in Forbes list of the world’s 30 most inspiring women
Bangaloreans were not spared of traffic jams even on a Sunday morning, thanks to the padayatra by Congress leaders.
Fr Stany Tauro took over as the parish priest of Shirva Church after relinquishing his position as the administrator of Father Muller Medical College Hospital on Saturday July 24. On behalf of Mangalore Bishop the Episcopal Vicar of Udupi diocese Dr. Baptist Menezes performed the religious rituals.
As a kind gesture, Gurkarn of St. John Baptist II ward Mrs. Gladis Rebello, Mr. John Almeida, Gurkarn of neighbouring ward Mrs. Theresa Lobo along with about 15 lady members of their wards have taken a great initiative and voluntarily done the agricultural field work of Late Augustine Monthu Lobo
A controversial circular, making it mandatory for women teachers to wear saree has been issued by the Principal of Government owned Sahyadri Arts and Commerce College here.
It was indeed a special occasion for all those who took part in the “Aashadadalli ondu dina” or “Aatid Onji Dina”
Kannada cinema industry lacks aesthetic sense. Most of the directors are dependent on remake leading to the lack of good movies
Sr. Eugene was born in a large and reputed family on 24th January 1951. Her father, late Emmanuel D’Souza (Monnu Master) of Kattingeri was a well-known personality in Moodubelle. Her mother late Magdalene D’Souza was a devout and caring mother. Both Emmanuel and Magdalene were the proud parents of thirteen children, nine sons and four daughters. Sr. Eugene was the ninth in the family.
Indian Weightlifting Federation on Saturday suspended SAI coach Ramesh Malhotra after alleged sexual harassment
North Korea on Saturday threatened to wage a nuclear "holy war of retaliation" if the US and South Korea proceed with joint military exercises on Sunday.
Former Gujarat Minister of State for Home Amit Shah has been arrested by the CBI in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.
Mrs. Christine DSouza (89), Redhill, Moodubelle, Wife of late Ambrose DSouza passed away on Saturday, 24th July 2010 at her residence
Due to heavy rain in Ratnagiri region, rail tracks at Nivasar station on Konkan Railway route has been damaged and restoration work is in progress. As a result, following trains will run via diverted route of Kalyan-Pune-Londa- Madgoan.
Amit Shah, one of Narendra Modi’s closest aides, has been charged with murder. Shah, who is also Minister of State for Home in Gujarat,
The Supreme Court has frowned upon the clubbing of `housewives’ under the economically non-productive’ category in the Census
Autorickshaw commuters in the city, who already pay the highest fare among major metros in the country, will have to pay even more from August 1.
A six feet height, eye-catching statue of father of the nation is likely to be installed at the tourist attraction Malpe beach on Aug 15th. Udupi based artists Purushothama Adwe, Harish Mallappanavar from Bangalore and Anil, a native of Davanagere have fiber casted the statue of Gandhi.
The new integrated terminal building (NITB) of the Mangalore airport at Kenjar will start functioning from 02 August, according to MR Vasudeva, director of the airport. The present terminal building is at Bajpe.
earing arrest after an unsuccessful attempt at chain snatching, three youths murdered a member of their own gang and dumped his body at an isolated spot
India on Thursday unveiled a Rs.1,500 (around $30) laptop designed specifically for students. The device would be made available to students in 2011.
Mantri Karnataka Premier League (KPL) season II will hit Manipal grounds with action packed four-day cricket tournament in the city. The four-day cricket match of Mantri Karnataka Premier League (KPL) Season II-2010 at End Point grounds would be held during last week of September.
Appreciating efforts of Mandd Sobhann, which is organizing the first World Konkani Cultural Convention, Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat said that state government will fully support this event to make it big success, which is very important to take Konkani to greater heights.
St. Thomas II Ward is surrounded by the Belle River towards the south and the west, St. Thomas I Ward in the north and Red Hill Junction-Ankudru Road towards the west. The ward comprises of sub-divisions such as Kongi-bail, Rajanottu, Puthrottu, Devaragudde, Pademar and Poidapady. There are 31families in the ward.The Gurkar of St. Thomas II Ward is Robert D’Souza. He has been the Gurkar of the ward for the last ten years
An extended round of counselling for medical college seats would be held on July 26 and July 27, following the Medical Council of India’s approval for 413 seats
It seems likely that the coach of the Indian women’s hockey team will be indicted for sexually harassing players.
Travelling anywhere during monsoon is an adventure by itself that too if incessant rains disrupt the journey. One can enjoy heavy rains sitting at home cosily and enjoying the fury and sound of the rain lashing across the trees and fields by sipping hot cup of tea or coffee...
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The District Administration of Udupi will impose a ban on the abuse of plastic from Aug 15, said P Hemalatha, Deputy Commissioner of Udupi. “Prior to implementing the ban, we shall be ready with some of the alternatives.
External Affairs SM Krishna on Wednesday ticked off Home Secretary G.K. Pillai for spoiling the atmosphere ahead of the talks
Spin genius Muttiah Muralitharan brought down the curtains on his Test career in a blaze of glory by becoming the first cricketer to scalp 800 wickets
ormer India goalkeeper Mir Ranjan Negi has thrown his hat in the ring to become the new coach of the national women’s hockey team
Tourists can now cut through the waves of the Arabian Gulf, looking out over Jumeirah Beach and cruising by the Palm Islands, all from the comfort of an air conditioned cabin and soft leather reclining seats. They can now avoid the traffic jammed highways and chaotic roads
In what could have been a possible catastrophe, all the passengers of the Jet Airways flight from Mumbai disembarked safely, after it was hit by a peacock
Air India has organized an All-Religion Memorial Service at the T M A Pai International Convention Hall, M G Road on July 27, at 10 am.
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai, on Thursday, affecting road and rail traffic and causing water logging in the suburbs.
Heavy rain continued to lash the district with the district receiving an average rainfall of 76.87 mm on Wednesday. Kundapur taluk received the highest at 99.80 mm, Karkala recorded 82.60 mm and Udupi recorded 48.20 mm rainfall for the last 24 hours.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has asked Pakistan to give US intelligence on Al Qaeda and its elusive leader Osama bin Laden
India were faced with a daunting task of saving the first cricket Test after spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan scalped six wickets in his last match
Indian Hockey was rocked by a fresh controversy on Tuesday with a member of the women’s team sending a written complaint alleging sexual harassment
What can be said of a system that forces a community to inflict upon themselves the lowest form of humiliation
On August 1, the agencies constructing Commonwealth Games venues are supposed to hand over the finished stadiam, Games Village and other sites to the Organizing Committee, which will then start crucial overlay work to ready these sites for the event.
Can you believe it? A displaced farmer in Mangalore has inflicted a whopping Rs 600 crore loss on one of the leading public sector undertakings in the country by refusing to forego his rights over a piece of land that has been acquired by the company.
Sixty-four MLAs have been now suspended in the Bihar Assembly, which has witnessed the most unbelievable scenes over the last two days.
The hanging bridges have been constructed in many villages to provide connectivity to the other side of the river.
The passage of cow slaughter ban bill by the Assembly has put the farmers of the taluk in a fix. They are now saddled with the burden of maintaining unyielding and aged cattle.
Entire Kadur mourned and grieved over the irreversible loss- death of its popular leader K M Krishnamurthy.
The district police have busted a chain snatchers’ racket and successfully unearthed as many as 17 chain snatching cases reported in the recent past. 1050 grams of golden jewellery worth Rs 10.13 lakh, two motor bikes and TATA Sumo used during the robbery have been recovered
People in the world’s most populous Muslim nation have been facing Africa - not Mecca - while praying. Indonesia’s highest Islamic body acknowledged on Monday
Mrs. Dulcin Mathias (101), mother of late Alex, late Charles and Mrs. Helen Mendonca passed away on Monday, 19th July 2010 at 3.30 am
India lost three top order batsmen as they went about chasing Sri Lanka’s first innings score of 520/8 declared.
The recent India-Pakistan talks and the preparations for US President Barack Obama’s visit to India will be discussed when External Affairs Minister SM Krishna meets US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
We awoke from deep slumber after nearly twenty-six years when a junior court in Bhopal in the state of Madhya Pradesh convicted seven Indian managers of erstwhile Union Carbide India Limited of ’criminal negligence’ and sentenced them to two years simple imprisonment
Indian Navy’s new long range maritime reconnaissance aircraft P-81 will come armed with new generation American AN/APY-10 radars
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee hinted this morning when she said "we have doubts about the cause of the accident, the second in West Bengal in two months".
Heavy-duty gas cutters were being brought from Panagarh to extricate bodies trapped in the mangled coaches of Vananchal Express which was hit
About 50 people are feared dead and over 70 injured in a major accident involving two express trains at Sainthia station in Birbhum district of West Bengal early on Monday.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told the Pakistani leadership that the US wants the continuation of dialogue between New Delhi and Islamabad
The rain has stopped in Galle and play might be possible some time later in the day. No play has been possible so far on the second day of the first test match
Day two of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka on Monday is looking all set to be washed out on Monday with more rains lashing the venue
Vanamahotsava, a programme to sensitize the students of the educational institutions about the need to plant and protect trees in an attempt to preserve the ecological balance and clean environment was observed in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Monday, 19th July 2010 at 9.30 am.
It was an enchanting experience with clay as the day offered fabulous treat of clay games. Famously known as ‘Kesarugadde Aata’ in this region,
After two days of sharp rhetorical exchanges following foreign minister-level talks, India and Pakistan Saturday played down differences, saying the talks have not collapsed
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa met union Home Minister P Chidambaram in Delhi on Saturday amid an undying crisis over illegal mining in the state
Tharanga Paranavitana and skipper Kumar Sangakkara hit centuries as Sri Lanka dominated the rain-hit opening day of the first Test against India on Sunday.
Members of Republican Party of India staged a protest in both the districts against the passage of the cow slaughter ban bill in the Assembly.
An engineering student was killed and another sustained serious injuries after a lorry knocked them down when they were walking at Padubidri on Saturday
Out of the 108 persons from Karnataka who were killed in the ill-fated Air India Express IX-812 flight, only 31 families have approached the district administration to claim
Regional Commissioner M V Jayanthi assured Gregory Patrao that she will recommend the government to withdraw all criminal cases filed against him and his family
Applications for the scheme are available at KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle and Attavar, Mangalore, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, Dr T M A Pai Hospital, Udupi and Karkala and at all Syndicate Bank branches.
Muddu Moodubelle has earned fame as a poet, story writer, singer, writer of plays, actor, student of folklore, multilingual scholar and Senior Announcer in All India Radio. He has written a number of books on different subjects including fiction, has been active
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu and his party colleagues, who were arrested for trying to enter Maharashtra
Heavy rains continued to lash Dakshina Kannada for the last 24 hours. Many low lying areas have been inundated in and around Mangalore including Jeppinamogaru and Yekkur.
India will seek to end a 17-year-long series drought in Sri Lanka when they go into the three-match Test series against the island nation here on Sunday
In revelations that clearly show ISI role in the 26/11 attacks, Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley has told his interrogators
The Problem is Thirty Seven Percent. This single number has got India’s policymakers wringing their hands in agony.
External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday rebuffed a statement by his Pakistani counterpart that he was in touch with New Delhi during the talks in Islamabad
Diesel will cost Rs 2.70 less a litre in the capital from July 20 as the Delhi government on Friday slashed the value added tax (VAT) on the fuel
City buses plying in and around Udupi are indeed a mess with commuters cursing the inconveniences involved in the travelling.
The ruling BJP on Thursday succeeded in getting the controversial cow slaughter ban bill passed in the Legislative Council. The Bill prohibits sale, usage and possession of beef...
Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has revved up the diplomatic cold war after talks between him after and his Indian counterpart ended with an acrimonious press conference in Islamabad
Deputy Commissioner Hemalatha has issued a notification on the paid parking system in the main roads of Udupi city on Wednesday.
Former external affairs minister and senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha on Friday reacted angrily to Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi’s claims
Emirates became the first airline to land a commercially operated Airbus A380 on Indian soil in a special flight to celebrate the opening of a new terminal at New Delhi’s Indira Ghandi airport.
Although the government is yet to respond officially, political parties across the spectrum Friday expressed outrage over Pakistan Foreign Minister
To protect the interests of the family members of Mangalore air crash victims and to save them from a possible exploitation by various agencies,
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday met the chief ministers of Maoist affected states to review government policy and discuss strategy
An Air India Boeing from New York via Washington was the first aircraft to dock at one of the 78 aerobridges of the glass-and-steel Terminal 3 at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday evening
The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan will sit down for talks in Islamabad today. Topping New Delhi’s agenda are Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley’s revelations
India has finally got a symbol for the Rupee and joined a select club of countries whose currencies have a unique identity.
The Opposition Congress and JDS members continued their protest in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly for the third straight night demanding a CBI inquiry
Being a professional photographer, Anil Alva has a critical eye for unusual scenes. Recently while he was passing through Thokoli, Anil was informed by someone that there was a stray dog that was trapped in a discarded telephone booth
Shubha, the woman advocate who hatched a conspiracy to kill her would-be husband along with three others who aided in committing the crime
Monsoon has been playing the traunt in Kodagu for the last one week. Expecting a good rainfall in the coming days
France’s Lower House of Parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the wearing of the burqaand the niqabor full face Muslim veil in public.
Fifty nine people have been rushed to hospital in Mumbai after chlorine gas leaked from a cylinder in a container parked in the Mumbai Port.
It is a long-held dream: an artificial heart to replace one that is damaged or diseased. Now, a French company says that it has the technology to make the implantation
Pandemonium broke out in Karnataka Assembly on Wednesday after the Opposition raised the issue of alleged illegal mining scam leading to adjournment of the House for the day
The Holy Family is the name given to the family of Jesus: The Divine Son of God Jesus, his mother Mary, and his foster-father Joseph. Scripture tells us practically nothing about the first years and the boyhood of Child Jesus. All we know are the facts of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, flight of the family to Egypt, the return to Nazareth, and the incidents that occurred when the twelve-year-old boy accompanied his parents to Jerusalem.
As in previous years, the Belle Grama Panchayat distributed 1,800 saplings on Tuesday, 13th July and 2000 on Wednesday, 14th July 2010 to the villagers and educational institutions. On Tuesday, the programme of distribution of saplings to the needy villagers was conducted by Mrs. Jacintha Aranha..
The Supreme Court has asked Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to revisit laws which provide for more than 50% reservation in jobs and education
Curiosity killed Amruthavalli, a 25-year-old housewife, who was fascinated with the different measures people take to end their lives.
Spain erupted in wild celebrations on Sunday after the national football team won its first World Cup following Andrés Iniesta’s extra-time goal in a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands
The Governor cannot become an agent to destabilise the government which has been popularly elected," said Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP spokesperson.
Bhardwaj said that he has taken serious note of the political happenings in the state and has informed the chief minister about his concerns as well as the Central government.
The Maharashtra State Transport Corporation Monday evening suspended all bus services to Karnataka following attacks on at least four of its vehicles during the day
In a shocking incident, Uttar Pradesh Minister for Institutional Finance Nand Gopal Gupta “Nandi” was on Monday critically injured in a blast outside his residence in Allahabad.
Non-profit organisation YMCA, short for Young Men’s Christian Association, is dropping the last three letters from the acronym and will now be known as just ’the Y’.
Acute poverty prevails in eight Indian states, including Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, together accounting for more poor people than in the 26 poorest African nations
The installation ceremony of the newly elected members of the Lions Club of Shirva-Manchakal for the year 2010-11 was held on Monday, 12th July 2010 at the Hotel Milan.MJF Ln. Ishwaar Shetty was the chief guest...
Science and Ecology Club of St. Lawrence English Medium School, Moodubelle organised â€Vanamahotsava’ programme on Monday, 12th July 2010 at 9.30 am in the school premises to increase awareness of nature protection among the children of the school.
In a potshot at the ruling BJP government, opposition MLAs from the Congress arrived at work this morning wearing helmets.
Spain’s place among world football’s all-time greatest teams was assured Sunday when Andres Iniesta scored with four minutes of extra time remaining to beat the Netherlands 1-0 and clinch his country’s first World Cup.
Shakira had fans dancing in their seats as South Africa began saying farewell to the 2010 World Cup in pulsating fashion on Sunday.
The UAE’s oil marketing companies have decided to raise petrol prices by Dh0.20 a litre effective Thursday, sources told Gulf News.
In a textbook launch, India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) on Monday successfully placed into orbit remote sensing satellite Cartosat-2B and four other satellites
Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams would travel to space for the second time in June 2012, the NASA announced on Saturday
The installation of new office bearers of the Lions Club, Lioness Club and Leo Club of Moodubelle was performed in a function held on Sunday, 11th July 2010 at 7.30 pm in the Lions Seva Bhavan Hall. MJF Lion H.N. Shivkumar, Chairman Communities Activities from Davanagere was the chief guest...
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The activities of the National Service Scheme (NSS) of St. Lawrence PU College were inaugurated on Saturday, 10th July 2010 at 3.30 pm in the College Hall by Mr. Maxim D’Sa who formally lighted the lamp...
A Vadodara school has suspended six students of Classes X and XII for allegedly using abusive language on the social networking site Facebook
M R Vasudeva, who was instrumental in developing new concrete runway and the Rs 260 crore project has been re-appointed the Airport Director for Mangalore Airport.
The ball crashed off the crossbar on the final kick of the match, and Germany escaped with third place at the World Cup.
Dubai’s plan to lure more people onto public transport has started gaining momentum as the number of commuters on the Metro and buses is rapidly increasing on a daily basis.
The Central government’s stance in the Supreme Court on the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute has pushed the vexed issue on the centrestage of Maharashtra politics
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The vented dam at Ankudru is quite an important multi-functional project. The dam has been built under the auspices of the Karnataka Government’s Minor Irrigation Department. The foundation stone of the project was laid on 6th February 2010 by Mr. D.V. Sadananda Gowda.
The first function to distribute cash prizes to meritorious students of SSLC and Second Year PUC who had secured first, second and third position among those students who had passed their examinations that were held in March, 2010 in distinction list was held on Saturday, 10th July 2010...
"I have conveyed my deep gratitude to Shri Santosh Hegde for the immediate and warm response he made to my request to continue as Lokayukta of Karnataka...
The controversy over illegal mining took an ugly turn in the Legislative Assembly on Friday with a handful of BJP MLAs aligned with the ‘Bellary Reddys’
Ever since the public spat between Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel and Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, the Navi Mumbai airport plan is making headlines
Authorities relaxed a four-day curfew late on Friday in parts of Srinagar, so that Muslims could attend prayers at the start of an annual religious ceremony, officials said.
It’s one of the hardest games in football to prepare for. Just days after suffering the bitter blow of missing out on the World Cup final,
In a perfectly choreographed operation, Russia and the US completed their biggest spy swap since the Cold War, exchanging 10 agents deported by the US for four freed by Moscow.
This school near Mangalore has just eight students from standard 1 to 5. These 8 students cross a railway track, trek four kilometers of footpath stretch and climb up a hill to reach the school together.
Eighteen-month-old baby, Vittal, born with four legs was on Thursday successfully operated and his extra limbs separated at a hospital here.
If you are a woman living in the Capital and you are perpetually scared of being sexually harassed, you’re not alone. About 85 per cent of Delhi’s women feel the same way,
The family of a child who died in Kanpur earlier this month has blamed the Prime Minister’s security for causing delays that they believed were fatal.
Leaders of separatist organisation Hurriyat Conference are behind the sudden spurt in incidents of stone pelting on security forces.
A suicide bomber killed up to 45 people and wounded dozens in an attack outside the office of a senior government official in Pakistan’s northwest
An experimental solar-powered plane completed its first 24-hour test flight successfully yesterday, proving that the aircraft can collect enough energy from the sun
It seems the animal kingdom is backing two different teams when it comes to picking the winner of the 2010 Football World Cup.
The ordeal of the UAE-based relatives of the crash victims is far from over. The family members and relatives of victims find themselves in the whirlpool of legal compulsions and bureaucratic red tape as they run from pillar to post relevant papers and certificate
About 3,694 coffee growers have paid the premium for the coffee rainfall insurance in Kodagu. June 30 was the last date for paying the premium for the coffee rainfall insurance
Spain outplayed Germany yet again. And now the Spanish have the biggest prize of all within their sights.
Engineering colleges in Karnataka can go ahead with the admission process as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Wednesday gave the green
A woman lawyer was stabbed to death at the Karnataka High Court in Bangalore on Thursday, and her is assailant is being treated at a city hospital
India’s busiest airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, could get even more chaotic and dangerous.
An unmarried pregnant girl delivered a baby in the toilet of a Turkmenistan Airlines plane. The plane that was coming from Russia landed at the Amritsar airport
Amid concerns voiced by India over China’s plans to have a rail link with Pakistan through the Karakoram ranges, Beijing has said the Sino-Pak "strategic" partnership was not aimed at targeting any third country
Newly-married Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who is celebrating his 29th birthday today, arrived in the city with his wife Sakshi
The Navy says that one if its senior-most officers who died at a training centre in Kochi on Wednesday morning accidentally shot himself while examining a pistol.
’’I was dogged by a sense of isolation. I have always been an orphan and did not want to remain so. Therefore I got married.’
A top Naval officer has been killed in an accidental firing at the Naval base here on Wednesday. Rear Admiral SS Jamwal was shot during a training session in the firing range.
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has clarified that it has not cut down Karnataka’s share of engineering seats.
Salvador Mathais (70) expired suddenly on Sunday, 4th July 2010 at 8.30 pm at his residence ’Rhema Cottage’, Kappandakarya Road, Moodubelle
The picturesque St. Peter II Ward endowed with beauty of nature is surrounded by Kappandakarya Road to the south, Arbi River to the north, St. John the Baptist I ward towards the east and Arbi Road and the Holy Family Ward in the west. The regions within the ward include- part of Kappandakarya, Mulikambala, part of Arbi and Tantiguri. There are 30 families within St. Peter II Ward.
Is the Congress short of funds? Party workers employed in Congress offices have been offered a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) to cut down on numbers
A young American woman who works with the Clinton Foundation has allegedly been raped at her home in Hyderabad.
A Dutch treat. The Netherlands is in the World Cup final. Long wasteful with its soccer talent, the Netherlands sure has found the right touch in this tournament.
The reigning European champion vs the runner-up. The leading scorer at this World Cup vs No 2 on the all-time list.
A 48-hour bandh has been called by the Naxals, starting Wednesday, protesting against the death of their top leader Azad by the Andhra police last week
Police on Wednesday were investigating what caused a fire that destroyed a 14-storey residential building in Sharjah on Tuesday afternoon.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh could make changes in his Cabinet after Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Monday said he wanted his “burden” to be reduced
Food manufacturer Kimball has sent its own quality control officers to investigate the case of a lizard found in one can of their baked beans.
The European Union said Monday it will curb Sri Lanka’s trade benefits because the country has refused to improve human rights.
A Khap Panchayat in Greater Noida has ruled that a Dalit boy, who apparently eloped with a Brahmin girl from another village, will have to face the consequences
The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) of the Mangalore Diocese organized 63rd general body meeting and 13th CUP award function at Rosario Church Hall, Mangalore. Fr Stany, Parish Priest of the Rosario Church inaugurated the function.
The Karnataka government on Tuesday said work on the monorail project for Bangalore is slated to begin in January next
The Bharat bundh may have affected the life in the country’s IT Capital, but it was a welcome break from the chaotic traffic and for youngsters it turned out to be a playtime.
The 12-hour nation wide bundh call given by the Left parties and NDA was peaceful without any untoward incidents reported in Udupi district.
Newly married Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not supposed to tie the knot with Sakshi Singh Rawat before next year but astrological considerations led to the rescheduling
Tuesday began with protests against one death. Those led to a second death and then suddenly, Srinagar was back under curfew.
The new executive committee of ICYM of Moodubelle Unit for the year 2010-2011 was constituted at its General Body Meeting held on Sunday, 4th July 2010 in the Parish Hall. Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Director of the ICYM presided over the programme.
States ruled by the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Left Front shut down on Monday as Opposition parties disrupted transport services and blocked roads ...see updates
Nothing can put you off your meal more than opening a can of beans and finding something staring back at you from inside the tin.
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar, who was last week elected as president of the International Cricket Council, met the Prime Minister on Monday
Spurning a personal appeal from U.S. President Barack Obama, a Chinese court on Monday sentenced an American geologist to eight years in prison
Making his intent clear on the issue of the alleged involvement of some ministers of the B S Yeddyurappa Government in illegal mining
The Left and non-Congress parties have called for a 12-hour Bharat Bandh on Monday to protest against the hike in fuel prices
Bharat Bandh on Monday partially disrupted economic activities with commodity markets and the transport sector taking a hit in many parts of the country
Following a recent visit to the rehabilitation shelter, â€Vishwasada Mane’(Home of Hope), for the destitute near Shankarpura, Geetanjali Suvarna, the Udupi District BJP Secretary said that the state government should support such endeavours.
Rafael Nadal dominated Tomas Berdych to win his second Wimbledon championship and took home his eighth Grand Slam singles title overall.
India’s Leander Paes notched up his 12th Grand Slam title after he and his Zimbabwean partner Cara Black clinched the Wimbledon mixed doubles championship
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni tied the nuptial knot with childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat on Sunday night in a private ceremony...
Diego Maradona cast doubt over his future as Argentina coach on Saturday, saying he’d been drained of all his energy by a 4-0 defeat to Germany
Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday got engaged to his childhood friend Sakshi Singh Rawat at a private function in a hotel in Dehradun
David Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before seeing his shot go into the net on Saturday to give his team a 1-0 win over Paraguay
Germany had an easier than expected 4-0 win over Argentina on Saturday, reaching the World Cup semifinals and sending both Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona home.
India inaugurated a multi-billion-dollar airport terminal in New Delhi on Saturday, a shiny glass-and-steel symbol of the country’s aspirations as an emerging global power
The Mangalore University has failed to fill its vacancies in the Department of Statistics for over 20 years now, despite producing more than 20 post-graduates every year.
Ten days after quitting as Karnataka Lokayukta accusing the BJP government of being indifferent towards corruption, Santosh Hegde today announced his decision
Ten days after Lokayukta Justice N Santosh Hegde announced his resignation, damning the State government for failing to curb illegal mining, the ruling BJP sought to resort to damage
Victories and defeats don’t come any tougher than this. Uruguay survived when Ghana missed a penalty kick at the very end of extra time, then won the shootout 4-2
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Students’ Parliament and Council of Ministers were inaugurated on Saturday, 3rd July 2010.  Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College as the Governor of the Students’ Government administered the oath of office to the members of the students’ CouncilÂ
Few people expected Diego Maradona’s Argentina to cruise into the quarter-finals with such serenity, but a side that looked chaotic and clueless
Football’s perennial World Cup underachievers Netherlands knocked off mighty Brazil on Friday, stamping the Dutch as strong contenders to finally win that elusive title
Indian Olympic Association President Suresh Kalmadi wants two cricket Test matches slated to be played between India and Australia starting October 2 and 10 to be rescheduled
Three suicide bombers struck a Sufi shrine in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore on Thursday, killing at least 41 people and wounding more than 120
The world’s first flying car, which was caught in a legal snarl in the US, has finally been given the green signal. See pics
Jyothi Mahila Mandal felicitated the newly elected President and Vice President of the Belle Grama Panchayat-Mrs. Jacintha Aranha and Mrs. Sujatha Suvarna respectively on Thursday, 1st July 2010 at 11.30 am in the Mandal’s meeting hall.
Mrs. Juliana Mendonca (69) wife of late Benjamin Mendonca expired on 28th June 2010 at her residence at Naalku Beedhi, Kattingeri.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday created a new district called Chattrapati Shahuji Maharaj Nagar which would include Amethi...
The most powerful man in Indian cricket is now the most powerful man in the domain of international cricket as well.
In Pictures Top 10 Goals of World Cup 2010 so far, with details.... enjoy the pictures.
As part of the co-curricular activities, the school government and parliament were inaugurated in the Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle on Thursday, 1st July 2010 at 3 pm. Â Fr. Lancy Saldanha, Principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School was the chief guest.
Manipal end point and the road leading to the end point is a beautiful location for Jogging or to watch sunset over the Arabian Sea or to just sit and enjoy the natural beauty. It is famous for its panoramic views and wonderful lush green landscape overlooking Swarna River
With a view that Belleans in Muscat not only come together for socializing and fun but also believe in helping each other in improving their life in every aspect, a workshop on improving one’s personal effectiveness was organised at the NTI premises Al Khuwair on Friday
Moodubelle township presented a festive look on the evening of Tuesday, 29th June 2010 as the newly elected Congress backed Belle Grama Panchayat members led by Mrs. Jacintha Aranha, the President and Mrs. Sujatha Suvarna, the Vice President
The function to distribute free uniforms and note-books to the students of Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Aided Higher Primary School, Edmeru was held on Tuesday, 29th June 2010 at 3 pm. Dr. H.B. Shetty presided over the function. The guests of honour included Mrs.Jacintha Aranha
St. Peter was one of the most important of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Peter is known as Simon Peter, the son of Jona (John) and brother of Andrew. The name â€Peter’ comes from the Aramaic term for â€rock’ and Simon comes from the Greek for â€hearing’.
Not everything is rosy in Dubare elephant camp. This has been proved by untimely death of elephants in the camp. Dubare camp was started to tame the elephants that are caught in forest four decades ago.
Domestic and international air fares will rise by Rs 103 and Rs 515 respectively with a government notification to bring air travel into the service tax ambit coming into effect from Thursday
David Villa finished off a move of Spanish perfection to finally break down Portugal’s defensive wall on Tuesday and give the European champions a 1-0 win
Thirty eight days after the Mangalore air crash which claimed 158 lives, the work on clearing the debris began on Tuesday evening. The work on clearing and shifting the debris from the crash site at Kenjar near Bajpe
The battle for George Fernandes does not seem to end. Fernandes’ wife Leila Kabir Fernandes and close aide Jaya Jaitley are now fighting for his furniture
CNN is preparing for a summertime search to find the successor to Larry King, who announced suddenly that he’s leaving the show
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has accused World Cup quarterfinal rival Argentina of showing no respect for opponents and referees
In yet another deadly attack by the Maoists, 26 paramilitary troopers were killed on Tuesday in Chhattisgarh’s restive Bastar region
The ongoing tussle between veteran Socialist leader George Fernandes’ estranged wife Leila Kabir and his brothers Richard and Michael led to a uproarious
Thousands of north bound train passengers (who arrived from Kerala) are forced to take a bus trip from Mangalore to Surathkal following the landslip between
The dormant dissent in the Bharatiya Janata Party seems to have revived, with former State unit president D V Sadananda Gowda resigning as Director of Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF).
Brazil moved closer to a sixth World Cup title on Monday, beating South American rival Chile 3-0 to reach the quarterfinals. Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho scored a goal each for the Brazilians at Ellis Park.
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who won the Singapore and Indonesian Super Series after clinching the India Open Grand Prix Gold, returned home to a rousing welcome on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday rejected the Opposition’s criticism of the Government’s decision to hike fuel prices
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to the Union Home Ministry following media reports showing the inhumane manner
Paraguay took the most difficult route to its first World Cup quarterfinals. After 120 exhausting minutes without scoring, the Paraguayans found their touch in penalty kicks
The suspension bridge connectiong Kambala Majalu and Petri in Kukkehalli Grama Panchayat jurisdiction that was constructed at the cost of 20 lakhs of rupees was inaugurated by Dr. V.S. Acharya, the Home Minister in the Karnataka Government and the District In-charge Minister
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is keen to shake hands with US President Barack Obama and showcase Bangalore as the most lucrative destination for global investment during his four-day visit to India in November.
Amidst the confusion over the ‘missing’ of 2 kg gold biscuits worth Rs 36 lakh, which was sent as a parcel in a private bus to Udupi based jeweller, the parcel has reached the jeweller
International Federation of Karnataka Christian Associations, Mangalore Catholic Mahila Sanghatane, Catholic Sabha, Krishi Bhumi Samrakshana Samiti and Bharathiya Catholic Yuva Sanghatane staged a protest
The resignation of Santosh Hegde as Lokayukta rocked the Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday crippling official business following a stand-off between the BJP government and Opposition over the form
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President Barack Obama on Sunday held their second substantive dialogue in two months, during which they are understood to have discussed terrorism
Disputed plays always have played a big role at the World Cup. Frank Lampard’s no-goal Sunday in England’s 4-1 loss to Germany is the latest
One person was killed on Monday when CRPF personnel allegedly opened fire to quell a mob pelting stones on its battalion headquarters in Sopore in North Kashmir
The Netherlands reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup when standouts Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder scored in each half of a 2-1 victory over Slovakia
Carlos Tevez scored twice — once on a disputed goal — and Gonzalo Higuain added another as Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 on Sunday
At least 18 people were killed on Monday when a truck carrying chemicals exploded in Pakistan’s southern city of Hyderabad
Pressing a remote control to get a giant excavator whirring, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday launched the building of a strategic 8.8 km long tunnel
Thomas Mueller scored twice in the second half on Sunday and England had a goal not awarded by the referee in a 4-1 victory that put Germany into the World Cup quarterfinals.
Mrs. Jacintha Aranha who was elected as the President on Friday, 25th June 2010 and Mr. Gilbert D’Souza who was elected as the member for the second time to the Belle GP were felicitated in St. Lawrence Church on Sunday, 27th June 2010 after 7.30 am Mass.
It is indeed a matter of great honour that Fr. Charles Menezes, a native of the Moodubelle parish has been appointed as the National Director of the Young Christian Students since May 2010. Being closely associated with the youth movement for quite a long time, it is but natural that his
Several trains have been cancelled and some have been rescheduled on the Konkan route due to landslip between Padil and Thokur stations.
Eighteen years old Vishwas Kini who was an inmate of the ‘Vishwasada Mane’ (Home of Hope) at Shankarpura since the last two years and was suffering from mental illness is said to have been completely cured and was reunited with his family.
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal continued her rampaging form as she completed a spectacular hat-trick of titles by clinching the Indonesia Open Super Series with a straight-game triumph over
Freed from the confines of prison, where he spent 53 days on charges of rape, self-styled godman Nityananda says
The hunger strike staged by various organisations, along with Gregory Patrao seeking justice for the Patraos has entered 11th day but yet the authorities and the district administration have not spared a minute to hear their pleas.
A large number of cricket fans were in Kumble to take part in the civic reception hosted in honour of right-arm leg spin (legbreak googly) bowler Anil Kumble
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today arrived here on a three-day visit to attend the G-20 summit
The Classical Tamil Conference was to showcase the history of one of world’s oldest languages but political commentators and the Opposition believe it ended up promoting and praising Chief Minister
The United States was eliminated from the World Cup by Ghana for the second straight time as Asamoah Gyan scored 3 minutes into overtime
With anxious eyes scanning the Weather Network and frantic looks towards the skies trying to read between the clouds, brave Mangaloreans came in droves to attend the Annual Picnic organised by the Mangalorean Association of Canada June 19, 2010 at the Meadowvale
During the Golden Jubilee celebration of St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle, certain projects were introduced for the benefit of the students, especially the needy students so that they can continue their education. Among these projects, the Needy Students’ Fund
Luis Suarez scored in each half on Saturday to help Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 and advance to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years
On a two-day visit to Pakistan to attend the SAARC summit, Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram held crucial meetings with his Pakistani counterpart
.jpg "In a dramatic twist Hasan Shaikh Ahmed elected as the President of the Manipura Grama Panchayat")
The election to the post of President of the Manipura Grama Panchayat was quite dramatic and unique. The election process for the post of the President and Vice president of the Manipura was held on Saturday, 26th June 2010 at 2 pm and result was declared by 2.30 pm.
The inauguration function of various Associations of St. Lawrence Composite PU College was held on Saturday, 26th June 2010 at 12 noon. Fr. Lancy Saldanha, Principal of St. Lawrence English Medium School was the chief guest.
On one hand while the farmers are at the mercy of the monsoon as lack of it or excessive of rain harms their agricultural activities, on the other hand they are at the mercy of the agricultural labourers. With dwindling number of available local labourers there is great
Honduras held Switzerland to a 0-0 draw in Group H of the World Cup on Friday, a result that knocked both teams out of the tournament
David Villa and Andres Iniesta scored a goal each on Friday to help Spain beat 10-man Chile 2-1 and send both teams into the round of 16 from Group H.
Authorities have detained a Pakistan-bound cargo vessel containing military hardware and explosives at West Bengal’s Diamond Harbour.
Portugal reached the second round of the World Cup on Friday after a 0-0 draw with group winner Brazil...
Ivory Coast was eliminated from the World Cup on Friday despite beating North Korea 3-0 in their final Group G match. The Ivorians needed a massive win combined with a loss for Portugal
Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj dreams to bring many changes in Mangalore city, based on the USA model.
The scene was quite contrasting from the regular events. Here the specially abled children sang, danced, exhibited their spirit while the people’s representatives, parents, teachers and others watched
Karnataka CM Yeddyurappa thanked Lokayukta Santosh Hegde for his services on Thursday and said he will not embarrass the popular Justice by asking him to withdraw his resignation.
The government on Friday freed up state-subsidised petrol prices and hiked other fuels as high global oil prices and pressure to trim the budget deficit
The divide between the BCCI and the IPL franchises got wider with the team owners demanding availability of all players
First-half free kick goals from Keisuke Honda and Yusuhito Endo helped give Japan a 3-1 win over Denmark on Thursday
The Netherlands produced their first flair and finesse of the World Cup on Thursday, beating already-eliminated Cameroon 2-1
It is now official that Mrs. Jacintha Aranha who was tipped to head the Belle Grama Panchayat was formally elected as the President on Friday, 25th June 2010. In a 20 member house, Mrs. Jacintha Aranha polled 11 votes as against 9 votes obtained by her rival, Mrs. Ranjani
Sticking to his stand, Santosh Hegde on Friday said his decision to quit the post of Lokayukta was final and there was no political motive behind it.
Paraguay moved into the last 16 of the World Cup for the fourth time in its history on Thursday after being held to an uneventful 0-0 draw
Defending champion Italy were eliminated on Thursday from the World Cup with a humbling 3-2 loss to Slovakia
Tim Cahill and Brett Holman scored second-half goals on Wednesday to help Australia beat Serbia 2-1 in Group D
Mesut Oezil scored on a left-footed blast from outside the area on Wednesday to give Germany a 1-0 win over Ghana and first place in Group D at the World Cup. Despite the defeat,
The Indian rupee will soon join the elite club of major currencies like the dollar, euro, pound sterling and yen to have a unique identification symbol
Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Thursday took a giant stride towards realising her goal of becoming the world’s number one player
The three suspects in the Delhi honour killing case in which a couple and a woman were murdered on Sunday in the Ashok Vihar area
I was in Moodubelle at the right time when the long delayed monsoon finally made its grand entry and had the thrill and joy of undertaking those activities which enthusiastic young men undertake. However, I had another passion that kept me quite busy, that of clicking pictures
A special meeting of Gulf Karnataka Forum (GKF) will be held on Friday, 25th June 2010 from 10 am at Yashmin Hall, Lotus Metro downtown Hotel, Deira Dubai. This special meeting will be attended by Captain Ganesh Karnik, Deputy Chairman , NRI Karnataka Forum
A 15-year-old title drought came to an end as India won the Asia Cup cricket tournament after crushing defending champions Sri Lanka by 81 runs
Landon Donovan scored in the first minute of stoppage time off a rebound, advancing the United States to the second round
Two days after the national capital saw the death of three people in a case of honour killing, one of the victims’ relatives spoke out to the media on Wednesday and justified the murders.
They didn’t hang out the “Welcome back Roofie” signs here at Rangiri Stadium last night.
Uruguay won Group A and Mexico also advanced on Tuesday after Luis Suarez scored in the 43rd minute
England reached the round of the 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating Slovenia 1-0 in the team’s final Group C match
South Korea reached the second round of the World Cup by holding Nigeria to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday in their final group game.
South Africa became the first World Cup host team to fail to advance from the first round despite beating also-eliminated France 2-1
.jpg "Lokayukta of Karnataka Justice Nitte Santosh Hedge resigns")
Justice Nitte Santosh Hegde who was appointed as the Karnataka Lokayukta on 3rd August 2006 for a term of five years and has still 14 months to complete his term has resigned from his post as he has been disappointed at not granting him more authority including
The boundaries of St. Anne I Ward are: Moodubelle-Karkala Road towards the east, Fatima and St. Peter I Wards in the north, St. Anne II Ward in the east and Sacred Heart Ward in the west. The important sub-regions included in this ward are: Part of Edmeru, Gokal, Manchottu
Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo scored second-half goals on Tuesday to help Argentina beat Greece 2-0 at the World Cup and earn the two-time world champions first place in Group B.
The White House stepped up its legal battle on Wednesday over a key part of its response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill after a US judge blocked its six-month ban on offshore drilling
The BJP has formally conveyed to the JD(U) that it will not accept any condition like Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Varun Gandhi will not campaign
Having number of individuals and 23 multi-religious associations extending their support to Gregory Patrao, his fight for justice has reached 7th day today (23rd of June, 2010). Today’s fasting and protest was led by the Catholic Sabha of Mangalore Diocese
On Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 during the PU College-High School Assembly at 9.50 am, the newly elected College-School Pupil Leaders took the oath of office. Fr. Paul Sequeira, Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College, Moodubelle administered the oath
Substitute Mark Gonzalez scored on a header in the 75th minute as Chile beat 10-man Switzerland 1-0
Portugal revived their World Cup campaign with a dominating 7-0 win over North Korea in Group G on Monday
A group of ministers (GoM) on the Bhopal gas tragedy has recommended that the government take fresh steps to extradite
Violating the ceasefire yet again, Pakistani troops fired at a forward border outpost along the international border
Gregory Patrao along with the members of various organisations supporting him met the Commissioner of Police Seemanth Kumar Singh on Monday
The examination evaluation process has been reduced to comedy of errors once again. In this particular case, Nitte PU College science student Saudhamini Bhat
Kannada writer Chandrashekhar Kambar on Sunday urged the State government to institute an award in the name of artist K K Hebbar.
As per the order of Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj, movement of vehicles were completely banned from B C Road Circle to Polali Cross on Sunday
Luis Fabiano scored a pair of goals and Elano added another as Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1 on Sunday to secure a spot in the second round
Miscreants broke the door of Kolli Sri Durga Devi Temple which is situated 20 km away from taluk on Friday night and stole gold jewellery worth Rs 8 lakhs.
Defending champion Italy were held to a second 1-1 draw, this time by lowly New Zealand
The number of individuals and associations extending their support to Gregory Patrao’s fight for justice is increasing day by day.
Time and again fraudsters, who assure to double the money or high rate of interest for deposits, have cheated people in
Losing one’s father at an impressionable age is quite tragic for young children. It is more of a disaster if their livelihood has been entirely dependent on the meagre earnings of the father. This exactly what happened in the case of two young children, Asha (15) and Avinash(13)
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The much awaited second phase of the Annual Talent Competitions organized by the Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar were held on Friday evening, June 18, 2010 at the Ashoka Hall of the Indian Cultural Center. Competitions which were initially scheduled for May 28
Dennis Rommedahl scored one goal and set up another as Denmark beat Cameroon 2-1 on Saturday
A common entrance examination for engineering and medical streams is on the cards as the government moves towards making education more student friendly
Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros scored a goal each on Sunday to give Paraguay a 2-0 win over Slovakia
The High Court of Karnataka through an order has directed the Mangalore University to issue degree certificates within 15 days of the order to the students of post graduate programmes of 2007-08 batch of St Aloysius College (Autonomous).
Heavy rains which has been lashing the district for the last few days receded on Friday. The region received intermittent rains with sun playing hide and seek
Algeria held England to a 0-0 draw on Friday and left one of the World Cup favourites on the brink of elimination...
India on Friday handed over to Pakistan a new dossier of evidence related to the November 2008 Mumbai attacks, ahead of talks next week
The Centre has decided to explore the feasibility of securing the extradition of former Union Carbide CEO Warren Anderson, besides hiking the compensation
Harbhajan Singh’s six off Mohammad Aamer’s penultimate ball clinched a three-wicket thriller for India against arch-rivals Pakistan...
Australia held on for a 1-1 draw despite Ghana’s man advantage for more than 66 minutes in the World Cup on Saturday
Wesley Sneijder scored the only goal on Saturday and the Netherlands beat Japan 1-0 for its second straight World Cup win.
The Qatar resident Parishioners of Holy Cross Church in Pamboor held their inaugural meet today, Friday, the 18th June 2010 in Doha. The meet was a culmination of planning and organizing efforts of enthusiasts. Fashioned after the parishioner’s associations of neighbors
Mandd Sobhann, an organisation that promotes Konkani culture, is holding the first World Konkani Convention here from November 25 to December 19.
Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley scored in a furious second-half comeback, giving the United States a 2-2 tie against Slovenia on Friday
Udupi police were able to unearth the ATM box that was stolen by burglars on June 13.
It was a cakewalk for industrialist Vijay Mallya, Congress leader Oscar Fernandes, BJP leaders Venkaiah Naidu and Ayanur Manjunath
Gonzalo Higuain scored a hat trick in Argentina’s 4-1 win over South Korea at the World Cup on Thursday
Substitutes Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco scored a goal each Thursday in Mexico’s 2-0 win over France
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, on Friday assured gas supplies from the Krishna-Godavari basin to power-generation firms led by younger brother Anil
Sri Lanka’s decision to use their Asia Cup outing against hapless Bangladesh as batting practice for the final meant eschewing the chance Friday night
Milan Jovanovic scored one minute after Germany striker Miroslav Klose was ejected on Friday, giving Serbia a 1-0 upset win
Greece earned its first World Cup win on Thursday, coming from behind to beat 10-man Nigeria 2-1 in Group B.
Last Sabbath it was a vey hot day of summer. However, being a holiday, our Kibbutz Friends of Qiryat Shmona planned to visit some of the holy places around Galilee. We started our journey at 6 o’clock in the morning and and by 6 o’clock in the evening we all
Incessant rain which has been lashing Mangalore district since Monday evening continued on Tuesday. Several low-lying areas in the city were inundated A house was damaged when a mobile phone tower situated
With great zeal and enthusiasm, the inauguration of Queen of Arabia Konkani Community Ahmadi Kuwait (QAKCA KUWAIT) took place in Our Lady of Arabia Church, Ahmadi on Tuesday 15th of June 2010 at 06.30 pm. As its inaugural event, QAKCA organized the Feast of St. Antony
As a mark of the conclusion of the year dedicated to the Christian priests of the world, 40 hours non-stop prayer and adoration to the Blessed Sacrament is taking place in Our Lady of Dolores Chapel situated in the Bishop’s House of Mangalore.
A 15-year-old Australian boy was today arrested in connection with the murder of Indian student Nitin Garg, who was stabbed to death in Melbourne
British energy giant BP Plc agreed on Wednesday to President Barack Obama’s demand to place about $ 20 billion in a special fund to pay damage claims from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
According to Christian and Islamic traditions, Saint Anne, also known as Ann or Anna derived from the Hebrew name ‘Hannah’, meaning ‘favour’ or ‘grace’ was the mother of the Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ. ‘Anne’ is the Greek rendering of her Hebrew name Hannah.
Jean Beausejour gave Chile a 1-0 win against Honduras in the opening match of Group H at the World Cup.
In a unique and meaningful function, the International Federation of Karnataka Christian Association (IFKCA) felicitated all the Christian candidates who had contested in the recently held Grama Panchayat (GP) elections on Tuesday, 15th June 2010
The Pauline Sisters organised a three days book exhibition cum sale of the Pauline Publications and Communications in St. Lawrence PU College hall, Moodubelle from Monday, 14 to Wednesday, 16 June 2010. Books in both English and Kannada languages were on exhibition.
There has been an increase in the missing complaints registered in various police stations of the Udupi District. Recently two young girls, one from Perdoor and the other from Moodnidamboor were reported to have been missing.
In a sigh of relief to the salaried class, the government on Tuesday dropped the contentious proposal to tax provident and pension funds withdrawals...
Filmmaker Prakash Jha is contemplating legal action against BJP legislators in Rajasthan who watched a pirated DVD of his film Raajneeti...
Switzerland pulled off a shock victory at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating European champion Spain 1-0
India’s quest for the Asia Cup got off to a perfect start with the title contenders steamrolling Bangladesh by six wickets
South African fans blew their vuvuzelas long and loud, hoping to bring their team luck in the World Cup.
A woman named Gulabi Serigar and her child, Shreya, a Lower KG student miraculously escaped with minor injuries to the woman when two trees collapsed on the roof of their house during the night of Sunday, 13th June 2010 near Mattu Shri Vishnumoorthy temple in Kote Village
With the arrest of a 24-year-old youth in Kundapur, the special team formed to crack Puttur murder case, has solved the case in less than 10 days.
Police in India said 10 Maoist rebels were killed in a security offensive in the eastern state of Jharkhand...
Josephine Noronha (55), wife of Paul Noronha of Bandasale House, Kattingeri, passed away on Saturday, 12 June 2010 at 2 pm.
Italy opened the defense of its World Cup title with a laborious 1-1 draw against Paraguay on Monday.
Around 90 Indian students were airlifted from riot-torn south Kyrgyzstan to the relative safety of the central Asian country’s capital, Bishkek, on Monday
To borrow a 1960s euphemism used for a quirky movie, "If it is Wednesday it must be Sri Lanka" could also be the theme of India’s opening Asia Cup game
China is on the verge of unveiling a nuclear deal with Pakistan that will, in effect, be "cocking a snook" at the world as it will be outside the purview...
Winston Reid scored in second-half injury time on Tuesday, lifting New Zealand to a 1-1 draw with Slovakia.
Ivory Coast drew 0-0 with Portugal in the teams’ opening match of the World Cup on Tuesday, largely outplaying its higher-ranked opponent
Coast Guard personnel rescued three fishermen who were stuck in the choppy waters off the city’s coast in what was termed a “daring operation”
Maicon and Elano scored a goal apiece in the second half and Brazil broke through a solid North Korea defence to win...
When we think of Manipal first thing that comes to our mind is Hospital and then education. Truly, Manipal is just our neighborhood town which stands out among all the places for various needs and reasons. Manipal is also a beautiful and comfortable place to live.
A mentally ill woman from Maharashtra who was away from her family for two years and had been an inmate in the ‘Vishwasada Mane’ at Shankerpura regained her mental health and was finally reunited with her father on Saturday, 12th June 2010.
Asamoah Gyan scored an 85th-minute penalty on Sunday to help Ghana to a 1-0 victory over Serbia and the first win by an African team
The Moodubelle Branch of the Syndicate Bank has come forward to assist those customers who would like to avail the PAN Card. According to the information received from the officials of the Syndicate Bank, Moodubelle, the requirements for the NRIs to avail the PAN Card
According to a FIR registered with the police in Udupi by U Nagaraj, Manager of the State Bank of India, between 8pm on Saturday, 12 June and 8 am on Sunday, 13 June 2010, some unknown persons had robbed the ATM Machine along with Rs.14.51 from the SBI-NRI Branch
Keisuke Honda scored in the first half on Monday to lead Japan to a 1-0 win over an uninspired Cameroon...
Netherlands needed a lucky own goal and a late strike by Dirk Kuyt to get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 2-0 win over Denmark
A longstanding demand for voting rights in India by millions of NRIs may finally see the light of the day with a Group of Ministers (GoM)
Slovenia chalked up their first ever World Cup win when a dreadful mistake by Algeria goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi handed them a 1-0 victory
Germany scored two goals in each half and Tim Cahill was sent off as three-time champion Germany beat Australia 4-0
Tens of thousands of Uzbek refugees have fled raging violence in Kyrgyzstan as the interim government struggles to stem the country’s worst ethnic clashes...
For the second consecutive day, flight services were severely affected at Mangalore airport owing to incessant rain lashing Mangalore for the last 48 hours.
The audition in Doha for the Gulf Voice of Mangalore 2010 was held on the 11th of June 2010 at the Indian Cultural Center, which was organized by Mangalore Cultural Association Doha Qatar. The program began at 4.45 pm with the MCA anthem followed by the Welcome
In a low scoring final match of the two days long monsoon cricket tournament, the Power Buntakal Team lifted the Geleyara Balaga Monsoon Cricket Gold Trophy and a cash prize of  Rs.3333/- The Kurkal Yuvaka Mandala team was the runners upÂ
Today, a year after the dreaded H1N1 Influenza first surfaced in Bangalore on June 13, 2009, things seem much calmer.
Argentina opened its World Cup campaign with a 1-0 win over Nigeria on Saturday, clinging nervously to an early goal from Gabriel Heinze
Vocation to priesthood is a gift of God nurtured by the inspiration and encouragement of human beings. Young Raymond from Podikambala in the Moodubelle Parish experienced this divine call when he was in the school. This vocation was nurtured by priests like Fr. Alexander Lobo and encouraged by his neighbour late Fr. Michael D’Souza.
Observing the lack of summer activities among the school and college going students in recent years, especially in the rural areas, one is forced to think whether summer vacation has lost its charm and significance. During the foregone years one could witness
Hundreds of public staged a protest in front of a private nursing home after a girl, who was admitted to the nursing home, died allegedly due to the doctor’s negligence on Saturday.
The United States held England to a 1-1 draw in their World Cup opener on Saturday, with a stunning blunder by England goalkeeper Robert Green...
Robert Koren scored a late goal on Sunday to give Slovenia a 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria and first place in Group C of the World Cup.
Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Saturday attacked a top aide of Rajiv Gandhi for suggesting that the then prime minister may have had a role in the release of former Union Carbide chief
Self styled godman Nithyananda after spending 53 days in jail on charges of rape and financial irregularities, returned to his ashram in Bidadi on Saturday after being granted bail.
Mangalore Maza 2010, the Annual Sports, cultural and food fest of the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, was inaugurated at a very solemn function on 6th June 2010. 14 member associations based in Bangalore and one from Mysore, had lined up on the grounds
A match between former World Cup champions produced an opening day dud, with France and Uruguay playing out a 0-0 draw on Friday
The Mangalore-Lokamanya Tilak Terminus (Mumbai, train no. 2620) will leave here at 12.50 p.m. instead of 2.40 p.m. from June 15 as the monsoon train timings come into effect from that day.
As the long awaited monsoon finally started with renewed force since Friday, 11 June 2010, the Geleyara Balaga of Padubelle, a youth organisation that has been founded nearly 35 years ago organised the first ever two days Monsoon Cricket Tournament at Mullachhil Padubelle
Water is an incredibly important aspect of our daily life. Every day we drink water, cook with water, bath in water, and participate in many
A frog wedding which was proposed to be held at Rajangana on Saturday, to please the rain gods, was cancelled, as heavy rains lashed the venue on the D-day.
Udupi DCIB sleuths arrested two persons for stealing two Maruthi van from Baindur and proceeding to sell the same from Kundapur to Mangalore using fake number plates. The arrested are Gopal Acharya and Maidun alias Mayyadi.
Millions of people across the UK are expected to watch the England football team’s first match at the World Cup, against the United States, later.
South Korea eased to a 2-0 win over a lackluster Greece side in Saturday’s first Group B match of the World Cup.
Rafael Marquez scored to give Mexico a 1-1 draw with host South Africa on Friday in the opening game of the World Cup.
Nearly 50 days after his arrest, self-styled godman Nithyananda was on Friday granted conditional bail by the Karnataka High Court.
The eagerly awaited FIFA World Cup-2010 began with style and grandeur with the spectacular opening ceremony that took place at Johannesburg’s Soccer City Stadium. South African football fans wrapped in the rainbow colours of the national flag streamed
Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup-2010 considered to be the greatest show on earth that takes place every four years will begin today, Friday, 11th June 2010, in the afternoon with a grand opening ceremony at 2 pm (local time) at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg in South Africa.
As I am writing this report at 5pm on Friday, 11 June 2010, with certain amount of certainty, can say that the long awaited monsoon has finally arrived bringing relief to practically everyone, especially those who have dared to cultivate their land.
It was an unexpected trip to Kemmannu just before the monsoon was to set in that enchanted me and after a brief sojourn in this land of islands, backwaters and coconut palms, i have no hesitation to say that Kemmannu can be considered as a blend of Goa and Kerala.
The Mysore City Corporation (MCC), basking in glory after the city was recently adjudged the second cleanest in India, is planning to turn the place into a “zero waste” zone.
A man died of the Influenza A (H1N1) at the Kasturba Hospital in Manipal on Wednesday.
Less than 20 days after the Air India Express IX-812 crashed at Kenjar killing 158 persons on board the Dubai-Mangalore aircraft, another aircraft
With FIFA World Cup just two days away, Google has revealed that Bangalore tops the list of Indian cities that are searching on terms related to football and the World Cup.
St. Roque II Ward is quite vast and is bound by Belle-Karkala Road on its northern side, Bananjale on its southern side, Kukki Katte towards the east and St. Roque I Ward is the western boundary of the ward. There are 29 families that make up this important ward.
On Sunday, May 30 2010, at 3.00 pm, at Gyan Ashram, Andheri(E); around 30 representatives of various Konkani organizations met, to acquaint themselves with the details of the First World Konkani Cultural Convention
Sylvester Cardoza (92), husband of late Magdalene D’Souza of Kinnigudde, Moodubelle expired on Monday, 7th June 2010 at 12.15 pm.
A person smuggling two-headed snake has been arrested by Koppa police and the reptile has been rescued.
A minibus with 25 passeengers went off the road and fell into a ditch at Kallapu near Katapadi Moodabettu in the evening of Monday, 7th June 2010. This resulted in the death of a young woman and severe injuries to 18 of the passengers.
I was back home in Moodubelle from Doha this May for few days. During this period, i had an opportunity to meet Fr.Paul Sequiera, Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College. Following my meeting with him, Fr. Paul suggested to me that i could capture some of the images
South-West Monsoon has set in over Coastal Karnataka and some more parts of South interior Karnataka on Monday.
The only woman survivor of the Air India Express crash of May 22, Sabrina Nasrin Haq (23), was discharged from the A.J. Hospital and Research Centre here on Monday
Liquor baron Vijay Mallya on Monday filed nomination papers as an Independent candidate for the June 17 polls to four Rajya Sabha seats from Karnataka with the backing of Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S).
The grand coronation ceremony of Shri Kalahastendra Saraswati Mahaswami of Shrimad Anegundi Samsthana Saraswati Peetha was held on Monday, 7th June 2010 in the forenoon under the guidance of Shri Jagadguru Shankaracharya of Shringeri Sharada Peetadhishwara
Six persons suspected to be transporting stolen goods to be sold to the prospective buyers who had parked their white WagonR car (KA19-Z7825) in front of the Udupi Tourist Hotel were arrested by the Udupi District Crime Branch Commissioner Ganesh Hegde with the help of the crime
A Memorial Requiem Mass for Ignatius D’Souza of Manibettu who had died in the Dubai-Mangalore air crash on 22nd May 2010 was held on Tuesday, 8th June 2010 at 10 am in St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle. The memorial Mass was jointly concelebrated by Fr. Baptist D’Souza
It’s time to bring out your umbrellas as the meteorological department has on Sunday said that the south west Monsoon has finally arrived in the state.
National airline Air India on Sunday said it has disbursed Rs 11.29 crore as interim compensation to 129 families of the victims as well as survivors of the Mangalore plane crash.
With the Karnataka government rejecting suggestions for a CBI probe, the Union Mines Ministry is pursuing other moves to crack down on the mining mafia
The mysterious bullet that shattered the peace at Art of Living Centre abode of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on May 30 was actually aimed at stray dogs
Sultanate of Oman, which is also known to many as a ’desert country’, has some of the most beautiful gardens of the world. Along with other important sites, both natural and historical, a tourist to this Gulf country, especially in the capital city of Muscat can enjoy visiting the public gardens
The modern and post-modern changes of the times have made the teenage a risky age for the children and students. It is at this age that they are prone to different elements that may make their personalities complicated and sickly. Being so, at this age they are to be counseled well and guided into
Kala Sangam, an organization to promote Konkani Theater under St Joseph’s parish, Jeppu, here organized inter-parish men’s and women’s cricket tournament on Sunday May 30 and Sunday June 6 at the parish ground.
A decision on whether to increase the price of petrol and diesel, expected to lead to political whiplash, has been deferred by the government
A ministerial panel may on Monday decide on raising petrol and diesel prices by up to Rs 3.50 a litre and domestic LPG rates by Rs 25-50 per cylinder
United Mangaloreans Kuwait once again is hearing up to host yet another "Fun Filled Evening 2010", on 1st October 2010 at American International School Auditorium, Maidan Hawalli, Kuwait, at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Alike last year, our objective is to help the underprivileged brethren
The programme of the inauguration of the new academic year and distribution of books obtained from the government to the students of Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Anudhanitha Higher Primary School, Edmeru was held on Friday, 4th June 2010 at 10 am in the school hall.
The Karnataka government on Friday said the state has attracted investment proposals worth Rs 4 lakh crore with employment potential of 8.65 lakh persons in the GIM.
In spite of the prediction of the Meteorological Department that the coastal Karnataka will experience monsoon by 1st June 2010, the rain gods have not yet smiled on this region and monsoon still plays hide and seek with few showers here and there bringing hope of a good monsoon
A day will come soon when all of us (or our next generations) need to face very difficult times unless we are not enough cautious right now. I am not talking about the reality show instead “Global Warming”. Already people might have started realizing a drastic increase in the environmental temperature.
Twenty-two children suffered cuts and bruises when a bus scraped against the side of their school van at Neermarga here on Friday.
The Labour Department officials rescued two children, who were allegedly employed as child labourers in a house, near Jyothi Circle in the city on Thursday.
The Vidyaniketan Group of Educational Institutions, Kaup and the Udupi Artists Court jointly organised a condolence meeting on Thursday, 3rd June 2010 at 2 pm for the victims of the Air India Express IX-812. In this tragedy, Cavin Sequeira of Marne
Air India has so far disbursed interim compensation of Rs. 7.56 crore to the families of 84 victims of the May 22 air crash
Seventeen out of twenty two persons, mostly workers originally hailing from Andhra Pradesh were hurt when a tempo carrying these workers from Padubidri to Udupi got overturned on NH-17 Highway near Katapadi petrol pump in the early morning of Wednesday, 2nd June 2010.
St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle is celebrating its Centenary this year with various programmes. One of the unique programmes of the centenary year is the visit of St. Lawrence to each of the 22 wards of the parish in order to build the parish community from the grass-root level and foster unity
Tropical cyclone ’Phet’ in the Arabian Sea intensified further on Wednesday. However, the storm remained stationary during the day, about 1,050 km southwest of Naliya in Kutch
Karnataka’s day with investors has finally arrived. Bangalore Palace appeared resplendent after being spruced up to host the two-day Global Investors’ Meet
Initial investigations have revealed that the May 26 Air India Express Dubai-Pune flight IX-212 was less than two minutes away from plunging into the Arabian Sea.
St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai organized a requiem mass in English on Tuesday, 01st June 2010, at 7.00 PM at St. Mary’s Church for the 158 victims of the Air India express crash at Bajpe Mangalore airport on 22nd May early morning.
Tthe bodies of the last twelve victims of the disaster including that of Ignatius D’Souza of Manibettu, Moodubelle were accorded a common funeral on Wednesday, 2nd June 2010 at 4.30 pm on the bank of the Kulur River on the Panamboor side.
Twelve bodies of the victims of the Mangalore Air India Express tragedy will be declared unidentified as the final DNA report of those bodies failed to match with the samples collected from relatives.
Four students from Manipal University have won the Indian leg of “Dare to be Digital”, an international video game designing competition
Udupi CMC is planning to purchase 1,000 buckets to be distributed among households, so that wastes can be segregated from the source, said CMC Commissioner Gokuldas Nayak.
Finally, the two Somalians who were under Udupi Coastal Security Police custody can now heave a sigh of relief as the time has come for them to fly to their respective motherland.
St. Roque who is considered to be one of the important saints of the Catholic Church from the Middle Ages. Not much is known about the saint. However, the brief life and work of St. Roque will help us in knowing the greatness of this saint. St. Roque was born at Montpellier in 1295
The three members who were recently elected from the Edmeru Ward to the Belle Grama Panchayat: Mrs. Jacintha Aranha, Mr. Vikas Shetty and Mr. Shivram Salian were honoured by Mrs. Helen D’Souza by presenting them flowers.
A meeting for the constitution of a new committee of BelleVision-Muscat for the year 2010-2011 was held on 28th May 2010 at NTI premises, Al Khuwair. Twenty one members were present for the meeting. The meeting commenced with a prayer and
Shores in undivided Dakshina Kannada are tainted by botches of oil deposit, which have left many unanswered questions in the minds of people.
Home Minister Dr V S Acharya launched the Manipal Arogya card scheme 2010 here on Monday by issuing the first card to Surendra and his family.
On the bright morning of Tuesday, 1st June 2010, at 10 am, students of St. Lawrence Composite PU College gathered in the College Hall with full of enthusiasm and expectation along with the guests and the Principal and staff of the institution for the grand inaugural function
Veerarani Abbakka Utsava - 2010 was celebrated under the aegis of Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy in association with Veerarani Abbakka Utsava Samiti
Dr K Ramanarayan is the new Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University. He is the fifth Vice Chancellor of Manipal University and takes over from Dr Raj P Warrier.
In-charge Deputy Commissioner Prabhakar Sharma said that district administration will take steps to have 100 per cent Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) distribution in the district.
After a year of drought, the eagerly-awaited seasonal monsoon rains have reached Kerala, the weather office said on Monday much to the cheer of the farming community.
The horrific Air India Express crash in Mangalore on May 22 that killed 158 people could have possibly been averted had the expat commander heeded his Indian co-pilot’s advice.
Bank customers will soon be able to withdraw up to Rs 1 lakh in a single day from ATM, and shop for even higher an amount of Rs 1.25 lakh with their debit cards.
Days after the Mangalore air crash, an Air India Express plane with 112 passengers and six crew members on board plunged a few thousand feet
When the plane IX 819 safely took off to sky from Mangalore airport on my return journey to Doha after completing a week long vacation on Sunday morning, I could see my co passengers breathe the sigh of relief. Some of the passengers were even closing their eyes
In order to give an opportunity for the young and enthusiastic youngsters in Yakshagana, the Durga Parameshwari Yakshagana Mithra Mandali of Sakinaka, a suburb of Mumbai organised a free Yakshagana training camp under the leadership of Manoj Kumar Hejmadi and Kateel Sadananda Shetty on Sunday, 30th May 2010.
Barely a week after the Mangalore air crash, about 30 passengers were charred to death and 27 seriously injured
Two persons were killed on the spot in a collision involving a car and two lorries at Mullikatte, near Trasi in Kundapur taluk, on Saturday night.
Under the cloudspread sky and slight drizzle, the enthusiastic students of Church Aided Higer Primary School, Moodubelle gathered for their first assembly in the new academic year 2010-2011 on Monday, 31st May 2010 at 10 am. Mr. Peter Raphael Aranha, Headmaster of the school
On 31st May each year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) - a specialised agency of the United Nations Organisation (UNO) observes ‘World No Tobacco Day’ with a view to educate people all around the world about the health risks associated with the use of tobacco
Coming from a humble and impoverished family, Simon who had aimed to join a religious congregation had to return to his family due to unforeseen circumstances such as the illness of his father, proceed to Mumbai to earn a living, work hard and dream of a better tomorrow.
Art of Living (AoL) founder guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar escaped an attempt on his life on Sunday evening when a man opened fire at him on the ashram premises at Kanakapura.
The grand inauguration and blessing ceremony of the new building of St. Mary’s English School at Udupi, a memorial of the Silver Jubilee event of the school and dedication by the Mother of Sorrows Church to the society, was held on Saturday, 29th May 2010 at 10 am at the sprawling campus
Explosive eruptions shook two huge volcanoes in Central and South America, forcing thousands of people to flee their homes and disrupting air traffic as ash drifted over wide regions.
The runway length of Mangalore airport, which saw a major air crash a week ago that claimed 158 lives, will be increased from the present 8,000 ft to 9,000 ft to include a larger spillover area, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel has said.
The air crash at the Bajpe airport on Saturday 22nd May 2010 led tot he death of 158 on board the Air India Express IX 812 flight from Dubai to Mangalaore. Such a huge loss of life is shocking and makes one to think whether many more lives could have been saved if the passengers
With a view to show the solidarity with the grieving families of the victims of the Air India express IX-812 that crashed at the Bajpe airport on Saturday, 22 May 2010, the Bishop of the Mangalore Diocese, Rt. Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. DSouza made it a point to visit each and every family of the victims
In the view of the excellent results in the final examinations this year (2010), the Principal and staff of St. Lawrence PU College decided to improve on it and arranged special coaching classes for the Second Year and First Year PU students in English Speaking Course
The Seven Days Requiem Mass for the soul of Cavin, who was killed in the tragic aricrash at the Bajpe airport on 22 May 2010, was held at St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Friday, 28 May 2010 at 10 am. A large number of family members, relatives and parishioners were present on this occasion.
Air India has distributed a total of 12 cheques worth Rs one crore as interim compensation to the kin of victims who died in the Air India Express IX-812 air crash
Caste has always been an issue, which intellectuals in general including sociologists and political scientists apprehend to discuss. Anyone can observe this trend among the vast section of educated people as if they are suffering from fear psychosis for being branded as casteist.
Terrorists struck in the heart of Lahore by attacking two mosques during the Friday prayer on 28 May 2010 at Model Town and Garhi Shahu in the afternoon. According to Pakistani TV reports four explosions were heard in Lahore. The terrorists have taken nearly 1500 to 2000 people as
22nd May was indeed another remarkable day in the history of St. Joseph Church, Mira Road. Br. Ajay Nazareth made his Solemn Profession before the Lord in the presence of the whole congregation by pronouncing the three Evangelical vows of Chastity, Poverty and Obedience.
Girls have once again outperformed boys in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 exams this year, the results of which were announced Friday.
The allegation from certain quarters that a 4-year-old victim of Saturday’s air crash died because of the fire fighting foam
Respite from a searing summer is finally on its way with the southwest monsoon all set to hit Karnataka on June 1, after keeping its date with Kerala a day before.
St. Mary’s Church was packed on this Thursday, 27 May, 2010 for the requiem mass offered in konkani for all the departed souls of the dead passengers on board the ill-fated flight IX 812. St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC), Dubai organized the scheduled Konkani mass especially for the victims
The new job put him on this ill-fated flight which crashed in Mangalore on Saturday. Joen Saldanha (28) was returning home
The acquisition of knowledge through formal education is fundamental for the success of any individual as education shapes one’s life and makes him or her ready for tomorrow’s challenges. Our great educational institutions of Moodubelle
EFundShirva Police arrested one person in the early hours on Thursday following the complaint by one Gabriel Matthias regarding pelting of stones
Catholics in Goa are grieving the death of a 37-year-old priest who died saving three young parishioners from drowning
Udenthichim Neketram - Moodbidri Varado Catholic Association (MVCA) organized an Udenthichim Neketram Cup - 2010 at the Zabeel Park in Dubai on May 21, 2010. The Organizing Committee headed by Mr. Praveen Sequeira, Siddakatte along with other members gathered to prepare the ground
It was a festival of Bible reading, a time of basking on the Word of God, for Bethany Sisters on the day of Pentecost, with Mary the Mother of Jesus and the apostles, waiting for the coming of the Holy Spirit.
Huge crowd gathered in the Milagres Church campus on the eve of May 26th, 2010 as to condole the 158 victims of the Mangalore plain crash on behalf of the Diocese of Mangalore. Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore together with nearly 40 priests
The Prathishta Brahmakalashabhishekha at the Moolanagashtana of the Pai family of Katapadi near Kurkalu Kuledu was held with various religious and cultural rituals on Wednesday, 26th May 2010.
Honey Raj (15) son of Narasimha Acharya and Vishalakshi of Kodangal-Marne went missing under mysterious circumstances on 13th May 2010 at around 4pm. According to the FIR registered by the mother of the missing boy, Vishalakshi, Honey Raj had gone to the Corporation Bank
This years Prestigious ’Divo Sahitya Puraskar 2009’, a Rs. 50,000 Cash Award Goes to three Konkani eminent figures all from Mumbai, Rev. Fr. Baptist Pais SVD, Mr. Kenny Zuzarth and Mr. Felix D’Souza-Malwani. The award has been shared equally among the three.
In memory of all those who perished in this air tragedy St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) Dubai has made arrangements for Requiem Masses in St. Mary’s Church, Dubia on Thursday, 27 May 2010 at 8 pm in Konkani and on Tuesday, 1 June 2010 at 7 pm in English.
Investigators on Tuesday recovered the crucial ’Black Box’- the Digital Flight Data Recorder(DFDR)- from the wreckage of the
It is the crisis that brings out genuineness of people. Though Mangalore has been on news for wrong reasons, one act of people of Mangalore
Initial investigations into Saturday’s Mangalore air accident suggest that the Air India Express aircraft might have been
The Hore Kanike procession started from Katapadi Shri Venkataramana Temple to the Moolanagasthana. Various music groups including the Nasik drums and different dance groups participated and performed during the procession that gave a festive look to the entire programme.
The strong action by the Air India authorities backed by the Central Government which went to the extent of issuing sacking order to 15 of its employees and the stay on the
Air India Management Moves Mumbai High Court Against Striking Employees
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Looking back after she managed to get out of the ill-fated Air India Express Flight IX 812, Sabrina Nasrin Haq, 23, now remembers having seen flames at the tail-end of the plane, which crashed on landing at the airport here on May 22.
St. Paul II Ward is pretty large and is bound by St. Paul I Ward towards the east, Belle River towards the west, St. Francis I and II Wards in the north and Attinja in the south. There are 28 houses in St. Paul II Ward.
Air India has cancelled 76 domestic and international flights scheduled for Wednesday on its network as 20,000 employees went on strike
It is indeed a matter of pride to the parents and the educational institutions when their children
After the terrible air crash tragedy at the Bajpe airport on Saturday, 22 May 2010, it was the period of bidding farewell to those who perished in the horrible disaster. The pall of gloom and despair has descended on the entire Mangalore Diocese
Addressing journalists on Sunday, Mr. Jadhav picked one survivor, Joel Pratap D’Souza, for special mention. Mr. D’Souza, who escaped from the wreck and arrived at the airport in an autorickshaw, provided the ground staff involved in the rescue operations with vital information,
The day was hot and the atmosphere was tense and emotion filled as the grief stricken family, relatives and parish community of Moodubelle bid the final tearful farewell to young Cavin on Monday, 24 May 2010 at 4 pm in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle.
On Saturday, railway trackman N. Syed Bilal Ahmed set out from his house to his post at gang number 13 Maravoor
A possible pilot’’error’’ is being sought to be explained by the country’s aviation security agency as the primary factor behind
Like all rituals of death that rest on the basic need that bodies of the dead must be removed so they could be accorded a dignified burial or cremation, the relatives of Ignatius D’Souza, who was originally from Manibettu, Moodubelle prepared themselves to give him a simple farewell.
Investigators have recovered two out of the three parts of the Black Box from the wreckage of the ill-fated Air India Express that crashed at the Bajpe Airport on Saturday 22 May 2010 morning. Search is still on for the third critical part of the data box.
The month of May is known for goodbyes and welcomes to the priests in different parishes of the Mangalore Diocese as routine transfers do take place in this month as per the directives of the Diocesan authorities.
A team of experts arrived in Mangalore this morning from Hyderabad to conduct DNA tests to help in identification of bodies
UK Konkans Organising Committee held an extraordinary meeting today to discuss the recent tragic event that occurred today in Mangalore, involving Air India Express and the loss of several precious lives.
Ignatius D’Souza of Manibettu became the third unfortunate victim of the Air India Express Tragedy from the neighbouring regions of Moodubelle, Cavin Sequeira of Marne and Pravin Shettigar of Mattar being the other two victims.
Pravin Shettigar, who was working in an office at Dubai was specially coming to attend the inauguration and housewarming of the new house of his sister Jayashree on Saturday and Sunday, 22 and 23 May and the marriage ceremony of his brother Bhaskar on Wednesday 26 may 2010.
Among the survivors, Joel Pratap D’Douza was the first one to jump from the Air India Express that crashed on Saturday, 22 May 2010 at around 6.30 am at the Bajpe airport. Joel Pratap D’ Souza, 24, had a seat near the part of the aircraft that broke
Two young children and their mother from Shankerpura who had gone to Dubsi to spend a month’s summer vacation with their father tragically became the victims of one of the worst air crashes in recent history of Indian aviation on Saturday, 22 May 2010 early morning, when Air India Express
It is indeed a great joy for a couple to celebrate the landmarks in their married life following the grand wedding celebration. Thus, anniversaries such as tenth anniversary, silver jubilee, golden jubilee and even diamond jubilee and beyond are the occasions to be celebrated with children and family members.
In the horrendous crash of the Dubai-Mangalore Air India Express in the early morning of 22nd May 2010, the 16 year old young student from Marne, Cavin Sequeira, son of Charles and Benedicta Sequeira of St John the Baptist II Ward was tragically killed.
Benedicta Martis (65) Wife of late John Martis of St. Francis Xavier I ward , Kattingeri – Moodumane, Moodubelle
It seems that worst is over as the dreaded Cyclone Laila weakened ahead of landfall about 30 km from Bapatla in Guntur district on Thursday, 20 May 2010 afternoon. In spite of this the cyclone left 16 people dead
Statewide results for the Class XII CBSE examination stood at an impressive 97.05 pass per cent, while those for the Indian School Certificate (ISC) Indian Certificate School Examination (ICSE)
During my recent visit to Muscat, I had an opportunity to view one of the most elegant and exquisite monuments of the Sultanate of Oman, the Grand Mosque of Muscat also known as the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque which is located by the main road between Muscat and Seeb.
Tourists to Malpe beach and St Mary’s Isle are to have more fun and gala time from now on. The Udupi CMC is starting
The earthen utensils which have been there from the very beginning of human civilisation, still have their say in the modern
The year 2010 is turning out to be the warmest ever in recorded history, with the first four months reporting an average
Students who want to study Tulu as the third optional language in sixth standard in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi from the academic year 2010-11 are unlikely to get their textbook till the end of June.
Konkani Kullvar. Kuwait, a Forum of Konkani Writers who resides in Kuwait, will be organizing One Day Workshop on Friday, 28th May, 2010. The theme of the Workshop will be `The Konkani Literature – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’.
Several places in Andhra Pradesh began experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds in the wake of the severe cyclonic storm, named as Laila, that lay in the Bay of Bengal, about 180 km off the Chennai coast.
The patron saint of this Ward, St. Paul popularly known as the â€Apostle of the Gentiles’ was originally named Saul and was born at Tarsus. He belonged to the Jewish community and as a young man persecuted Christians. It is said that he even took part in the stoning of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday held an emergency review meeting amid warning from the Met department that cyclone ’Laila’
She is known for her bold roles. Now, Mallika Sherawat is showing her bold avatar even in film promotions.
The counting for Gram Panchayat polls was peaceful in Dakshina Kannada. The counting was held in respective taluk
It is not easy these days to get an idea of what Tulu culture is all about. Some may have got a glimpse of it during a visit to the ‘Tulu grama’
We, the Mangaloreans working in Israel are fortunate that we got to see all the Holy Places which we used to hear and read in the Bible. Last Sabbath (weekend in Israel) on 15th May 2010, on a very hot day we planned to visit Jericho, Masada and the Dead Sea.
In yet another daring attack, Moists (Naxalites)have blown up a civilian bus in Dantewada district around 4:30 on Monday, 17th May 2010 killing about forty persons including several security personnel and Special Police Officers (SPOs).
The eagerly awaited results of  the recently held election to the Belle Grama Panchayat were declared to day, Monday, 17th May 2010 at around 1 pm. The counting of the votes polled on 8th May 2010 were counted today at the TMA Pai English Medium School, near MGM College from 8 am and results were declared by 1 pm.Â
Since few weeks in this season I have been seeing the beautiful array of plants and flowers on either side of the roads in Doha. This is the perfect season for these flowers to bloom and they are a wonderful sight to see.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa appealed Union Minister and Airports Authority of India (AAI) to take steps to start more airline
Fr. Dancy Martis who heard the voice of his conscience and followed the path shown by St. Francis of Assisi and had joined the Capuchin Order was ordained a priest on 29th April 2010 at Our Lady of Pompeii Church, Gurpur by Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius Paul D’Souza
The Catholic Sabha Unit of Moodubelle organised a Workshop on Scholarship Facilities to Minority Students on Sunday, 16th May 2010 at 9 am in the premises of St. Lawrence PU College, Moodubelle.
Monsoon rains, critical to farm output in India’s trillion-dollar economy, will arrive on May 30, India’s Earth Sciences Minister
Augustine Monthu Lobo (56) of St. John the Baptist II Ward (Arbi-Marne) passed away on Friday, 14th May 2010
UK Konkans, the pioneer Konkani organisation in UK is hosting its annual cultural event Konkan Day on 30 May 2010. The event will be held at Addlestone Community Centre, Addlestone, KT15 2NJ.
Australian schoolgirl sailor Jessica Watson sailed into history today, becoming the youngest person to circumnavigate the
Many of the land-line telephone users in Moodubelle have been put to great inconvenience as their telephones have been ‘dead’ since quite a long time and in spite of repeated complaints to the telephone exchange at Moodubelle...
Our Holy Father, Pope Benedict, XVI, announced the special “Year of the Priests” from Friday, June 19, 2009 to June 19, 2010. This is an opportunity for every Catholic to reflect upon the importance of the contributions and dedication of our priests, support and encourage the vocation of
The inauguration of the Rs. 160-crore state-of-the-art terminal building — catering to both domestic and international passengers — here on Saturday is expected to propel the growth of the region.
A large number of devotees took part in fishing fair, an annual event, held at Khandige near here on Friday.
Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Higher Primary School at Edmeru received in donation two computers and a printer from Ninjoor Moodumane Sanjeevi S Hegde and children in memory of Shirva Nadibettu Shri Sadashiv Hegde who was a local resident.
Software giant Microsoft Corp. has rolled out its latest version of application software, Office 2010, for customers across the world.
Mangalore University has initiated steps to computerise its entire examination process, except the evaluation of answer scripts
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad were like "dogs who lick the feet of the Congress",
The district administration has suspended two Excise Department officials and one police officer for negligence
Ten children were injured when a pack of stray dogs attacked them here on Wednesday morning.
In a gruesome incident, minor boys in a school in Pune brutally murdered their classmate by beheading him and throwing his head in a river.
Rev. Dr Joseph Martis has been appointed as the new Rector of St Joseph’s Inter-Diocesan Seminary, Jeppu by the Congregation of the Evangelization of Peoples, Vatican, of which Honorable Cardinal Ivan Dias is the Prefect at present.
Summer season has already arrived. It is the season where the sun rays are at their highest
A blue plastic tent is Gregory Patrao’s campaign headquarters for the coming gram panchayat elections.
St. Francis Xavier II ward is bound by the Karkala-Udupi Road towards the north, Kattingeri Road in the south, Nalkubeedi towards the east and St. Francis Xavier II Ward in the west. The Ward has an important historical place, Kuduremale, a
The work on the Ankudru Vented Dam that had started in the month of March 2010 is going on briskly and is expected to be completed by the end of May 2010 which would be a great boon to the people of Moodubelle, Kattingeri, Pamboor, Mattar and even Shirva
Bishop Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza of Mangalore diocese inaugurated the newly-built presbytery at St Patrick’s parish, Siddakatte, near here a few days ago. It was inaugurated during Bishop’s pastoral visit to the parish, in order to solemnize Sacrament of Confirmation
The Maharashtra government issued orders on Monday directing all schools in the state not to detain or fail any student between Classes 1 to 8, an official said.
A Delhi-bound flight from Chennai with Union Home minister P Chidambaram on board was delayed by an hour after a
The financial difficulties of her family did not deter her from excelling in studies. Through hard work and dedication, Swathi
Oriental Bank of Commerce which has one representative office in Dubai is planning to open three foreign branches in the next three years, informed Chairman and Managing Director T Y Prabhu.
A fire has broken out in Sharjah’s National Paints roundabout area. Emergency services are at the spot and the roundabout has been closed. The fire started in a factory in the industrial area and civil defence teams are trying to prevent it from reaching the National Paints Factory.
The Rashtriya Heddari 17 Chatushpatha Agalikarana Santrastara Horata Samiti has urged the Government and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) not to unnecessarily acquire more land than required for widening National Highway 17.
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa will lay foundation stone for the road work from Mani-Sampaje on May 23.
The son of the soil, Padma Bhushan Dr. Belle Monappa Hegde was felicitated jointly by the villagers of Kattigeri and his maternal home ‘Kattingeri Mane’ under the auspices of the Managing Trust of Shri Brahmalingeshwara temple, Kattingeri in the temple premises
Heavy rains lashed some parts of Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts in the last 48 hours.
The parishioners of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait (BELWAK) along with family and friends celebrated the feast of their patron, Saint Joseph the Worker, for the seventh consecutive year with much fanfare. A spirit of joy fascinated the
Royston Derryl Pinto and Rashmi B. Patil, both from Alva’s College in Moodbidri, have secured 588 marks and are among the
As if the horrendous tragic crash of Air India Express IX-812 at the Bajpe Airport on 22 May 2010, was not enough, nearly 20,000 Air India Employees have gone on strike resulting in the cancellation of 76 international and 58 domestic flights since Wednesday, 25 May 2010, putting
More than 50 people were killed and hundreds injured in different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar when rain and
Why in the world would you want to leave your comfy, secure and normal life and subject yourself to the wild unknown of our planet? To me, the answer seems obvious. The planet is a fantastic place, with an amazing amalgam of cultures and people.
The Dakshina Kannada District Consumer Disputes Rederessal Forum has directed a two-wheeler manufacturer and its Puttur dealer to pay compensation of Rs. 10,000 to a consumer for failing to rectify certain defects in the vehicle he had purchased.
It was a disappointing day for eleven students of Mount Carmel College in the city eagerly waiting for their second PUC
Young and versatile Neeta Suzanne Rebello of Moodubelle has recently earned the distinction
On one hand, there were huge hillocks kissing the sky and thick forest while on the other, a silent walk which makes one hear the cries of insects amidst silence. Amidst all these, there are Naxal infested areas, which come to limelight once in a while.
The students of St. Lawrence Composite PU College have brought laurels to the institution by registering 97.3 per cent results
In spite of the unbearable heat of the month of May and many programmes and social functions, the voters of Belle Grama Panchayat turned out in good number to elect 20 representatives in the Grama Panchayat elections that was held on Saturday, 8th may 2010
Dressed in spotless white kurta and dhoti, Dr. Vadiraja Bhat appeared to be a person very close to God and nature when I met him at the residence of Mr. William D’Sa (Willie Master) who had invited him for a speech on ‘Spiritualism in Daily Life’ at the Lions Seva Bhavan in Moodubelle
Sharjah, one of the 7 emirates in United Arab Emirates treasures traditional market places, museums, unspoiled beaches, Lush green parks, amusement centers etc. "Al Qasba", in Sharjah is a perfect place for a family entrainment and also cultural hub which was earlier known as Qanat Al Qasba.
The meeting to find a solution to the impasse over the acquisition of farmer Gregory Patrao’s land by the KIADB remained inconclusive here on Thursday.
Though Dakshina Kannada district is slipped to eighth position in SSLC examination, 41 schools in the district including two government schools have secured cent per cent results.
The first phase of Gram Panchayat election in Udupi and Karkala taluks are being held today, Saturday, 8th May 2010 between 7 am and 5 pm. The voting process has already started.
As was predictable, Ajmal Amir Kasab was sentenced to death by the Special Judge M.L. Tahaliyani who had been presiding over the special court trying Ajaml Kasab over the past seven months for 26/11 terrorist acts.
Udupi district has been pushed to 4th place (77.3%) while Dakshina Kannada district managed to secure 8th place (72.75 %)
Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha said on Wednesday that the district administration had made all preparations for both the first and the second phases of gram panchayat elections in Udupi district.
The much awaited results are out this morning. St.Lawrence High School, Moodubelle has bagged 81.44% result in SSLC examininations.
Results of the State SSLC examinations will be announced on May 6, while the II Pre-University results will be out the next day.
In a blow to investigating agencies, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declared as ’’illegal’’ compulsory use of narco-analysis
The death of a young Delhi-based journalist in Jharkhand three days ago could be a case of ’’honour killing.’’
Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, the suspected Times Square bomber, attended terrorist training camp at Waziristan in Pakistan
In a rare case, the Dakshina Kannada District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed a firm of professional photographers to pay Rs 11,000 as compensation to one of their clients on charges of deficiency in delivering their service on time.
Fifty eight-year-old Nobert D’Souza from Kadri is upto a second innings in his career. As a national champion in cycling, he was the toast of Mangalore in his younger days.
Several organisations, religious leaders and writers staged a protest in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office
As many as 1,669 candidates are in the fray for the second phase of gram panchayat polls in Kundapur taluk, to be held on May 12.
St. Francis Xavier is considered to be one of the greatest missionaries who belonged to the Society of Jesus founded by St. Ignatius Loyola. St. Francis Xavier came to India and later went to South East Asia and Japan to spread the Gospel
Kanajar Welfare Association, Kuwait celebrated its 10th Anniversary on 30th April, 2010. On this auspicious occasion a family Picnic was organized at Mushrif Garden, The program started at 10am with prayer by KWAK
After nearly two days of commuting woes and uncertainty of resuming the suburban train services, Mumbaikars finally heaved a sigh of relief as announcement was made in the media that the motormen have agreed to withdraw their hunger strikes and would resume their
As if the scorching heat of the month of May is not enough to harass the people, the motormen’s strike since Monday, 3rd May 2010 has compounded the problems of the suburban train commuters and the normal
The woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a Karnataka Minister tonight filed a complaint of rape and criminal
The banks have drawn the attention of the customers to Finance bill 1995 wherein amendments were made to the provisions relating to tax Deduction at source (TDS) from interest payable or paid on term deposits made with the Bank.
Almost one-and-a-half years after 10 Pakistani terrorists struck in the heart of India’s financial and entertainment capital
Vasai Konknai Welfare Association (Regd) celebrated its first anniversary by organising a "CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR" for the children. The programme was held on 1st May 2010 at St. Gonsalo Garcia Church, New Barampur, Vasai West.
Exactly 25 years ago on 4th May 1985, a young man of Balakunje, with full of missionary zeal to work among the most unfortunate and neglected tribal population in the eastern provinces of India was ordained a priest in the Society of Divine Word (SVD)
Asked if she was aware that May 1 was Labour Day, Renuka (30), a domestic help from Bagalkot, replied in the affirmative.
It is said that if you go to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and do not experience the thrill of Desert Safari you have missed the essence of your visit to the land of traditional deserts part of which has been converted into concrete jungles and modern hubs of civilization.
Having won a four year court battle over her remarks on pre-marital sex, popular south Indian actress Khushboo has now
Santhan Alva was born on 31st May 1956 in Padubelle as the eldest among five children of Deog and late Lenilla Alva. For primary education, Santhan was sent by his parents to the nearby Government school in Padubelle up to 5th standard. As the school did not have higher
Fifteen-year-old Divya Solanki, a student of DPYA High School in Mumbai, committed suicide on Saturday morning,
The Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar lifted the coveted ’Qatar Airways Trophy’ in Division 2 of the Qatar Airways Cricket Tournament organised by the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA), the finals of which were held on Friday, 29 April, 2010 at the QCA gounds, Lusail.
This was one massage that did little to soothe body and mind. When a foreign diplomat flying out of Delhi in the early hours of April 29 decided to treat herself to a head and neck massage at an airport spa while she waited for her flight, little did she know what lay in store.
’Aahar,’ city’s first ever International Food Carnival, was inaugurated at the Kadri Park here offering delicious and yummy dishes to citizens.
A Class XII student from Shalimar Garden area in Ghaziabad allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning. She was allegedly subjected to eve teasing for over two years by men in her neighbourhood.
“Workers of the world unite. You have nothing to lose but your chains.” This clarion call given by Karl Marx, the founder of Scientific Socialism (Communism) in mid nineteenth century, had fired the imagination of the exploited
In a very shocking news a retired priest of Roman Catholic Church of Vasai Diocese, Fr. Peter J Bombacha aged 74 years, was brutally murdered yesterday (Apr 29) in his ’Nirashritashramata’ ashram at Babola Naka, Sandoor Road
It was an emotional send off to one of the founder members of Bellevision in Muscat-Mr. John Lobo, affectionately known as Jillu to his family and friends. After putting in 17 years of service in one of the reputed companies in Muscat
Few days back, I received a phone call from Joseph Paul Mendonca of Pernal that he has been a well wisher and supporter of an Ashram in Kalasa being run for the last seventeen years by Jose K. Mathew which has been taking
ashramIPS officer Seemant Kumar Singh, who served as Dakshina Kannada’s 121st Superintendent of Police between December 2000 and February 2004, is set to take over as the Police Commissioner of Mangalore by replacing Gopal B. Hosur.
Moves and counter moves on the political chessboard in Jharkhand have led seven governments to come and go in a span of nine years since its creation.
After a long and deep discussion (almost 3-4 weeks) with the members of BelleFusion – Bengalooru, we four of us finally decided to have a fun filled day out to a resort on Sunday, the 25th April.
Pigeons are a common sight in most of the cities. We see them landing on roof projections, window edges and sign boards. Pigeons are fond of company and tend to be found in groups of around twenty to thirty birds or more. Seeds and grains make up their diet.
St. Joseph is known from the New Testament as the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus. He is also known as Joseph of the House of David, Joseph the Betrothed, or Joseph the Worker.
The parishioners of Kanajar working and residing in Kuwait have come together in a spirit of unity and cooperation. This was possible due to the efforts of one man, Mr. Lawrence D’Souza who had visualized this dream and motivated
The Udupi Unit of the Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) celebrated the annual day in the evening of Sunday, 25th April 2010. During this occasion, the ICYM had organised a cultural evening. The parish priest of Our Lady of Sorrows
Manipal Alumni Association Canada celebrated their 3rd annual get together on the 17th of April at Natraj Banquet hall in Mississauga. 125 Alumni of Manipal University representing all the faculties attended the event with family
Konkani devotional hymns CD containing golden old hymns and produced by JEDI Music Company, namely "Somyak Dinvasuiam" was released in a function organised at Sarker Corner, Veer Desai Road, Andheri East on Friday, 23rd April.
The newly appointed Justice of the Karnataka High Court Justice Benedict Victor Pinto was honoured on the 26th of April in the Bishop’s House on behalf of the Diocese of Mangalore by Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore.
The festival in its second edition, is being celebrated in all the outlets of the Future Group that includes Food Bazaar, Central, Home Town and eZone besides Big Bazaar.
The Dakshina Kannada District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has come to the rescue of three persons who found their new mobile handsets to be defective.
The “City Centre”, the super mall which was inaugurated here on Sunday will create direct employment to 2,700 people and indirect employment to 1,500 people, according to S.M. Arshad, Chairman and Managing Director, Mohtisham Complexes Pvt. Ltd., the promoters of the mall.
About 364 passengers onboard the Kochi-bound Emirates flight (EK530) from Dubai had a miraculous escape after encountering a violent mid-air drop on hitting an air pocket over Goa. Twelve persons suffered minor injuries. The plane landed safely at the Cochin International Airport here at 8.50 a.m. on Sunday.
Four persons suffered burns, four cattle died and 54 houses were damaged in rain accompanied with strong winds and lightning in Udupi district on Saturday morning.
Lions Club Udupi is organising golden jubilee celebrations followed by the inaugural ceremony of the extension wing of the Lions Bhavan at Barhamagiri on April 25.
Success comes to those who aim high in life and climb the ladder of success step by step with hard work and determination. This is the profile of such a young person, Dr. Judith Lobo of Moodubelle, who achieved laurels as a student by excellent academic performance reaching
Principal of Dr. T.M.A. Pai College of Education Mahabaleshwara Rao has blamed teachers and parents for lack of creativity among children.
Unfazed by the all-round attack on him, Lalit Modi on Saturday made it clear that he will not resign as IPL Commissioner and threatened to "expose some people" who tried to bring disrepute to the game.
In a tragic incident, lightening struck the stable of Srinivas Nayak at Kadambila in Kattingeri and killed one of his four cows in the stable during the early morning of Sunday, 25th April 2010.
It was exactly one year ago on 24th April, 2009, the Kodangala-Nellikatte Road was completed at the cost of forty five lakhs. However, during the past one year, this tarred road has remained just ornamental as no vehicles,
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The Nemotsava of Shri Dhoomavati and Five Families’ deities (Pancha Parivara Daivas) was held from 21st to 23 rd April 2010. On Wednesday, 21st April 2010, at around 9 pm the idol of Shri Dhoomavati along with the accessories of the deity
Heavy thunderstorm accompanied with lightening and heavy showers disrupted power supply since early morning of Saturday, 24th April 2010. After mid-night as the sky was overcast and lightening started
Theatre artiste Anand Ganiga expired after a brief illness during the wee hours at his residence on Friday. He was 73. He is survived by his wife, 3 sons and a daughter. The veteran theatre artist had directed more than 25 dramas on stage.
During the early morning of Friday, 23rd April 2010 at around 2 am the robbers took away the Celebration idol (Utsava Moorthi) of Shri Brahma Lingeshwara from the Kattingeri temple.
Any journey or travel through the maze of nature either through road in vehicles or railway tracks of course by trains is a treat to the eyes as one can always view the landmarks and passing landscape with varied shapes and colours during
Europe’s busiest airport reopened Tuesday as air traffic across the continent lurched back to life. But the gridlock created by Iceland’s volcanic ash plume was far from over: Officials said it would be weeks before all stranded travelers could be brought home.
![Journey with St. Lawrence to the Wards of Moodubelle Parish-VII [Mother Teresa Ward]](upimages/Apr2110-News-MotherTheresaV.jpg "Journey with St. Lawrence to the Wards of Moodubelle Parish-VII [Mother Teresa Ward]")
Mother Teresa’s original name was Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. She was born on at Skopje in Macedonia on 26th August 1910. Her family was of Albanian descent. At the age of twelve, she felt strongly the call of God. She knew she had to be a
Francis Castelino, husband of Mrs. Bridgit Castelino of Puthrottu, Moodubelle passed away peacefully due to old age related ailments on Monday, 19th April 2010 at 8.30 pm. He was 92 years old.
In a tragic incident, a young man named Yamunappa aged 22 years, working at the vented dam site at Ankudru died due to accidental drowning at around 1.45 pm on Tuesday, 20th April 2010.
Children can be moulded into doing something
Nearly three lakh BSNL employees began their indefinite strike this morning to protest voluntary retirement and divestment proposals of the Sam Pitroda committee on turning around the state-owned telecom company.
Addressing a large rally as the chief speaker of the day at the Bangle Ground at Kaup on Thursday, 15th April 2010 on the occasion of the District Rally of the Social Democratic Party of India, E. Abu Bakr, the National President
A large number of enthusiastic cricket lovers, young and old of Kodnagala and surrounding regions witnessed an exciting final match between two of the 16 Cricket teams that participated in the first ever limited overs Cricket
Friday being holiday in Dubai, my host, Elias suggested that we could take a long ride to Fujairah and back and see the countryside of the Sharjah and Fujairah country side. Though it was a long journey, at the end it was worth the time spent and
Destiny works in strange ways for different people at different times. Some times people plan their careers and life, and work hard to achieve their goals and may succeed or end up as failures and try other avenues.
The 7th International Trade Exhibition for Construction Technology, Building Materials, Equipment and Environmental Technology was held from 12 to 15 April 2010 at Doha Exhibition Center in Doha, Qatar.
The Easter edition of â€Suvaad’ the quarterly magazine of St. Lawrence Church, Moodublle is now available on Bellevision.com. This is the 2nd issue of Volume 19. Besides the editorial and messages, the Easter Edition of the ’Suvaad’
As a follow up of the recent agitation of the people of Moodubelle against the erratic electric power supply, the AEE of Mescom, Mr. Shankar paid a visit to the Moodubelle Mescom office on 15th April 2010.
An enormous ash cloud from a remote Icelandic volcano caused the biggest flight disruption since the 2001 terrorist attacks as it drifted over northern Europe and stranded travelers on six continents.
Christ the King is the title of Jesus based on several passages of Scripture such as â€King Eternal’, â€King of Israel’, â€King of the Jews’, â€King of Kings’, â€King of the Ages’ and â€Ruler of the Kings of the Earth’. The title, â€Christ the King’ is generally used
Master Vidit Shetty (11), son of Mr. Amarnath Shetty Mulky and Mrs. Sharmila Shetty, studying in Dukhan English School, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar, made his parents and school proud by being ranked among the top ten students
The old city of Muscat enclosed by walls and gates display a mixture of traditional and contemporary styles. Muttrah Souq, the most popular market in Muscat is a well preserved traditional place
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa laid the foundation stone for the development works of Anekere lake project here on Sunday.
A Konkani drama "Fulak Sairik Zalya" written and directed by Joker Cassia was staged at St. Josephs Church ground Mira Road on April 10. The Drama was produced by Henry DPaula with his "Kutam" group
The annual general body meeting of the Mangalorean United Konkani Association (MUKA) was held on Sunday April 4, 2010, at Bramcote Memorial Hall, Nottingham here, to elect new office bearers for the year 2010-2011.
In memory of Late Mr.Wilfyrebimbus a condolence meeting was organized in Bahrain on the 10th of April 2010 at the Papillon Restaurant Auditorium. A solemn mass in Konkani was celebrated for his soul at the Sacred Heart Church
The first diocese of Christians attached to the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in the State will be opened at Noojibalthila near Puttur in Dakshina Kannada on Thursday.
Transport Minister R Ashok today announced that a proposal to open a Regional Transport Office in Manipal has been chalked out, at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore.
Mr.Hilary D’Souza (81 years) of Chakpade, near Ganapanakatte, husband of Jasmine D’Souza (Pade Alli), passed away on 10th April 2010.
During the months of February and March, cashew trees come to life with bunches of flowers and gradually manifest their nut yielding capacity by dangling tiny raw cashew fruit also known as cashew apples with nuts attached below.
"What more happiness can a bishop get than attending a gathering in his diocese where people are joined for a retreat or for prayer ?" questioned Archbishop Felix Anthony Machado, Bishop of Vasai during the concluding
The members of the Bellevision of Muscat had a meeting cum get-together at Al-Khuwair on Friday, 9th April 2010 at 12 noon. This was the second meeting of the Bellevision-Muscat during this year (2010).
Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC) Qatar in association with Al Saai Group organized Konkani variety entertainment show “Konkan Dabaazo 2010” on Friday 09 April 2010, evening at the Al Ghazal Club, Doha.
In order to provide entertainment to the school children and develop their hidden talents a one day summer camp known as â€Chinnara Spurthi Shibira’ was organised on 1st April 2010 at Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Anudhanitha Higher Primary
Lech Kaczynski, the President of Poland and his wife were among 87 people killed when a plane carrying them crashed in dense fog in south-western Russian region of Smolensk on Saturday, 10th April 2010.
The credit of establishing the first cashew processing industry at Nellikatte in Moodubelle in 1999 under the name of Mahesh Cashew Industries belongs to Belle Nagaraj Kamath.
Every nation and every culture have their own customs and traditions regarding festivity celebration. There is something unique about every place that sets it apart from others. Here in Doha members of Bellevision Qatar along with
The new managing committee of Shri Durga Parameshwari Yakshagana Mitra Mandali, Sakinaka, Mumbai was constituted on Sunday, 4th April 2010 during the 44th Annual General Body Meeting held in Shri Durga Parameshwari
The annual festivities in the Shri Mahaganapati Temple of Pernankila were held with great devotion and enthusiasm with thousands of devotees and villagers participating in the religious and cultural functions.
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will conduct a Konkani theatre festival at the Town Hall here from May 3 to 6.
Throughout the world, trapping fish also known as fishing has been considered as a thrilling and satisfying pastime. Fishing is a fun experience for those who want to chill out during the weekends. It is even more exciting,
A newly born baby boy was found abandoned near ITI College at Chitpadi in Udupi on Wednesday.
Principal Secretary to the Government in the Food Processing and Harvest Technology R Suresh said the initiative to extract fenny from cashew apple in the State is awaiting the Excise Department’s clearance.
Just two days after the ruling BJP swept the elections to the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) has decided to increase the price of milk by Rs 3 a litre from Thursday.
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan has said that terrorism is acquiring â€cancerous proportions’ and affecting India andcountries of the world.
Have Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik quietly tied the knot at a private ceremony in Dubai? Speculation has swirled about the two already being husband and wife from the time Malik landed in Hyderabad.
The valedictory of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Poornaprajna College will be held here on April 10.
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island early on Wednesday, triggering a tsunami alert in nearby Thailand.
Being fed up with the erratic power supply by the Mescom, the disgruntled villagers from Moodubelle and surrounding regions organised a protest demonstration in front of the Mescom office at the Red Hill junction
The patron saint of this Ward, St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus and a dedicated follower. St. Thomas is prominent in the Syriac tradition. He is mentioned in all four Gospels of the New Testament.
In an unprecedented brutal Naxal ambush early in the morning of Tuesday, 6 April 2010, in the dense Naxal infested Mukrana forests of Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district as many as 73 CRPF
This betting is on a different kind of match. As the controversy surrounding the forthcoming Sania Mirza-Shoaib Malik nuptials gets more and more bizarre, bookies have found a lucrative new avenue to make money.
The second phase of the four-laning work of the Udupi-Manipal Road is likely to be completed before the monsoon.
The digital movie directed by Prakash Suvarna Katapadi titled â€Bhagya’ in Tulu language that is based on the real life of a fisherwoman is complete and its release is eagerly awaited.
Muscat has its own rustic and natural beauty with historical past. As one sees buildings all around Dubai, in Muscat the modest buildings are situated in bawl-like plains surrounded by hills and mountains.
During the academic year 2010-2011, the St. Lawrence English Medium School will reach the peak of its natural growth as the students in the present 9th standard will step in to the final
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There are few things without which your home is incomplete and one of them is garden. A garden at home brings a refreshing change in our life and adds purity to the air we breathe in. While the interior decor
Nature, flower, fruit, gardenGrowing use of netbooks and laptops has led to a sharp drop in broadband prices. In 2009, about 73,000 netbooks (stripped-down laptops) were shipped to India.
During the Easter Vigil and Mass in SS. Peter and Paul Church, Ruwi-Muscat, in a meaningful homily relevant to the Easter, Fr. George Oliver from India quoting St. Augustine said, “We are the Easter People and Alleluia is Our Song”.
A rare and unique opportunity for all Konkani music lovers in Qatar………Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar in association with Al Saai Group proudly presents ’KONKAN DABAAZO 2010’ - a Show with a difference,
Thousands visit Qafco Flower show in Mesaieed Qatar every year as it is one of the largest event of its kind in this region. In this year the Qafco flower show was held on 02 April 2010.
The Easter Vigil and the festive Mass was celebrated in Moodubelle with a large number of the parishioners attending the service. All the residing priests of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle participated
Following the forty days of prayers, abstinence, fast and charity during the period of Lent and the three days of Triduum on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday, Easter is the period of joy and happiness for all
At the Annual General Body Meeting of Belman Welfare Association Kuwait, old timer and the persuasive Jerome D’Souza was voted in as President of BELWAK.
The Prsident and members of the SVP Foundation visited the â€Home of Faith’ and Spandana â€Home for the Special Smiles’ near Kemmannu on the eve of Good Friday and shared some moments with the innocent smiles
Maundy Thursday, which is also known as â€Holy Thursday’ is one of the important days of the Holy Week. Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples,
Good Friday, the anniversary of the death of Jesus on the Cross is one of the most significant days for the Christians. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to death on the Friday before Easter Day.
Mr. Krishna J. Palemar, the Fisheries and Ports Minister in the Karnataka Government and also the Minister in charge of the Dakshina Kannada District visited Asia’s largest Aquarium in the Dubai Mall in the evening of Thursday, 1st April 2010.
The Good Friday service in St. Lawrence Church Moodubelle was held in a unique emotional and devotional atmosphere. The service started at 3.30 pm with the Way of the Cross.
Millions of savings account holders across the country will get about 10 per cent more, as the Reserve Bank has asked banks to pay from Thursday a 3.5 per cent interest on a daily basis instead of taking the lowest deposit during the month for the purpose of computation.
If Sania Mirza hoped her engagement to Shoaib Malik was going to be controversy-free, then Wednesday would have been a rude wake-up call.
The concept of sacrificing animals to the deity was as primitive as mankind itself and is spread all over the world especially among most of the aboriginal tribes. In some cases even human sacrifices are also reported.
Nearly eight years after the Constitution was amended to make education a fundamental right, the government today implemented a historic law to provide free and compulsory education to all children in age group of 6-14 years.
Sanjoy, secured the first rank and Gold Medal in the American University of Sharjah
The DK district administration has made all arrangements to ensure smooth conduct of SSLC examinations which will commence from April 1.
From April 1, 2010 onwards, the electricity consumers (coming under Bank Clearing House region) can pay Mescom bills through Electronic Clearing System (ECS).
Following the recent detection of a crude explosive device onboard a Bangalore-Thiruvananthapuram Kingfisher flight, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued orders to deploy sky marshals on board flights operating between and from south Indian cities, airline sources revealed.
Dakshina Kannada recorded its first cyber crime after a 25-year-old youth from Kolkata was arrested by city police on Tuesday for posting nude pictures of a girl on website.
The installation of the idols of deities in the completely renovated Shri Lakshmi Janardhana Temple at Kaup at the cost of around 3.5. Crores of rupees was held on 29th March 2010.
Mr. Charles Quadros was elected unanimously as the new President of the Cooperative Agricultural Bank (C.A. Bank) of Moodubelle on Saturday, 27th March 2010 for a term of five years with effect from 27th March
The world’s largest atom smasher is ready to start a new era of science, colliding beams of protons to learn more about the makeup of the universe and its smallest particles.
Bangalore based swami Nithyananda, who was embroiled in a sex scandal, resigned as the head of his ashram - Dhyanapeetam - on Monday.
Kolar City police rescued a six-year old girl from her kidnappers early Monday after a dramatic chase at Salem in Tamil Nadu.
Home Minister Dr V S Acharya has maintained that there is no problem in the State regarding linguistic issues.
For someone who goes to Dubai for the first time there are a number of locations that are quite enjoyable and exciting. Among these, crossing the Dubai Creek by means of a water taxi known as ‘Ábra’ in local
A Sharjah court has sentenced 17 Indians to death for killing a Pakistani and injuring three others in January 2009 following a row over illegal liquor business, a media report said on Monday.
While inaugurating the newly renovated Shesha Shayana, Anantha Shayana and Pavan Roof Top Hall of the Kidiyoor Hotel, the Swamiji of the Pejavar Mutt, Shri Vishwesha Thirtha said that the Kidiyoor Group of Hotel
Palm Sunday, commemorating the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem was observed with great devotion at St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on 28th March 2010. At 8am people from the church carrying coconut palm leaves went
Originally from Mumbai with roots from Goa, Fr. Vijayanand, a veteran musician priest who worked as a missionary in Uttar Pradesh had a strange tryst with Moodubelle in 1955 and thereafter, he made this village his second home.
The Palm Sunday was celebrated with great devotion and fervour in the Stella Maris Church, Kalmady keeping in mind the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus during the coming few days. Fr. Joseph Monteiro was the main
Mrs. Helen D’Souza (51), wife of Mr. Aloysius (Louis) D’Souza of Kattingeri passed away on Friday, 26th March 2010 at 7.00am at K.M.C. Hospital, Manipal.
One might have heard so much about the grandeur of Dubai or might have dreamt and imagined how the city would look like, but visiting the mega city and observing it oneself, that too travelling through the Dubai Metro
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The Souvenir of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of St .Lawrence High School, Moodubelle titled “Swarna Vallari”(Golden Creeper) is now available on line. The Golden Jubilee Celebrations were held during the last week of December 2009.
Senior Citizens Day was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva on Sunday, 21st March 2010. Following Mass offered by Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho the function for the Senior Citizens organised by the Catholic Sabha
St Antony’s Church Sharjah - Programme for Holy week and Easter 2010
St. Isidore (1070-1130) was born to very poor but pious Catholic parents at Madrid in Spain. His parents were unable to support him when he was young and sent him to work for a wealthy landowner named John de Vergas for whom he worked for the rest of his life.
Union Law Minister M. Veerappa Moily on Monday described senior Konkani singer Wilfy Rebimbus who died here on March 9 as “a multi-dimensional personality.”
The work on the long awaited vented dam cum bridge on the Belle River at Ankudru has started in right earnest beginning with the site clearance task that has been going on since the last week of February 2010. The foundation stone for the
The world Consumer Day was observed in St. Lawrence Composite PU College on Monday, 15th March 2010 at 2 pm in the college hall. The programme was conducted by Dikshit, a student of the 9th standard. The programme was
Self-styled godman Nityananda Swami, facing allegations of involvement in sleazy activities, on Monday filed a writ petition before Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of cases filed against him by the Ramanagar district police.
Passengers on-board the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express had a miraculous escape when seven of its coaches and the engine derailed near Gaya station following an explosion triggered by suspected Maoists late on Monday night, police said.
’’Do not wait for ministers, start Volvo bus services on Mangalore - Udupi - Manipal route soon,’’ Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa directed the KSRTC officials.
The Bangalore police have arrested Lakshman Reddy (32), who was allegedly involved in the murder of his two children in a village in Kolar on March 14.
The passion of Christ is a mere recall of the past history but a clear recoil of our present story. The spirit of Jesus has not died it is still active and alive in the hearts of his followers.
Wilfy’s fans in New Zealand offered a requiem mass for the soul of Wilfy Rebimbus at St. Mary’s Church, Avondale, Auckland on 20th March 2010. Fr. Jerome D’Souza and Fr. Ephrem Tigga co-celebrated the mass. Fr. Jerome praised
Chams Agnelo Quadros, son of Mr. Charles and Mrs. Matilda Quadros of Moodubelle was conferred with the Fudar Prathistan Pratibha Puraskar on behalf of the Canara Konkan Community for academic excellence for
As an integral part of the Centenary Celebrations of the foundation of the Parish of St. Lawrence, the Catholic Sabha Unit of Moodubelle organised the Elders’ Day on Sunday, 21st March 2010. Prior to the programme in
St Mary’s Church Dubai - Programme for Holy week and Easter 2010
For SSLC examinees who always find themselves short on time during those nervous moments when the invigilator wants the answer scripts on his table, here is some good news.
A superstitious man, Wang Chaoxu, of Qixian village, Yunnan, allegedly murdered Li Xuetang, whose dead body has been found buried in a grain field in a neighboring hamlet.
On 18th March 2010, Mr. Ignatius Monis of Moodubelle was unanimously elected as the President of the Board of Directors of the Udupi Catholic Credit Cooperative Society for a term of two and a half year term
Chief Minister B.S. Yedyurappa has said that revenue land will soon be identified for â€gomala’ or cattle grazing fields across the State.
Many flyovers, subways for pedestrians, truck and bus lay-bys, bus shelters and rest areas have been proposed under the Rs. 674-crore project to widen the 90-km two-lane Kundapur-Talapady section of National Highway 17 to four lanes.
In a suspected case of child sacrifice, five children of a family were killed in a village in Hingoli district. The police have arrested four persons, including three women in this connection. The boys, aged between 4 and 12 years, belong to a family in Digras village in Maharashtra and were killed between December 2009 and March 2010, police said.
A journey on the proposed four-lane National Highway between Mangalore and Udupi (about 60 km), if it gets ready by 2012, will cost Rs. 45 one way, by way of toll.
The Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy has chosen three persons for its honorary award for 2009. In addition, it has chosen two persons for its annual book award for 2009.
The 18 contract security guards who were recently dismissed from Government Wenlock Hospital have threatened to go on a hunger strike even as they staged a dharna for the past four days under the banner of the Democratic Youth Federation of India.
The five days celebration of the annual festivities at Shree Brhamalingeshwara Temple at Kattingeri from 14th March came to an end on 18th March 2010 with â€Shuddha Samprokshane’, that is, the ritual cleansing
The Udupi District BJP Unit President, Mr. Uday Kumar Shetty appointed Mr. Gerald Fernandes from Moodubelle as one of the eight Secretaries of the Udupi District BJP Unit on 16th March 2010. Thus, Mr. Gerald Fernandes
UK Konkans members met on 27th February 2010 to elect Office Bearers for the years 2010-12. Outgoing president - Raphael D’Souza welcomed the members and placed the Biennial report outlining various achievements and financial
Steam or boil the palak without covering the vessel and make puree with coriander and mint. Make paste of onion, ginger, garlic, green
The Governor of Maharashtra K. Sankaranarayanan will present the Life Time Achievement Awards to renowned cartoonist R. K. Laxman and veteran journalist and former Chairman of Prasar Bharati M. V. Kamath at the Presidential Ball Room, Hotel President, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai at 7.30 p.m. on Friday, 19 March 2010.
The portrait picture of late Smt. K. Sundari Shetty, wife of the founder of the Shri Mahabhaleshwara Hindu Higher Primary School, Edmer was unveiled on Wednesday, 17th March 2010 during a brief function held in the school hall.
Unfazed by criticism from various quarters over being garlanded with currency notes allegedly worth crores of rupees during a rally of party workers here on Monday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Wednesday accepted another garland of currency notes worth Rs 18 lakh.
Around 23 years ago, while Fr. Harold Menezes was the Parish Priest, realising the vastness of the existing Wards of the Moodubelle Parish, some of them were bifurcated into two wards while maintaining the same
Students of the Manasa Rehabilitation and Training Centre, Pamboor (Padubelle) have performed extremely well in Special Olympics that were held at different venues during the present academic year (2009-10).
The District Crime Intelligence Bureau (DCIB) has arrested 11 persons who are allegedly aides of underworld don Chhota Shakeel.
Fr. Paul Sequeira, the Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College has announced that the Souvenir of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of St.Lawrence High School, Moodubelle (Swarna Vallari) is ready
The International Women’s Day was celebrated at the Rajangana of the Udupi Shri Krishna Mutt on Friday, 12th March 2010 at 9.30 am. This programme was organised jointly by the Women and Children Welfare Department of the
Every place of human settlement has a past history, present life and progressive future. The name of a place indicates in one word the significance of that place. In order to know about Kattingeri, the neighbouring village of Moodubelle and reconstruct
Kattingeri
The Catholic Women Council of the Shirva Deanary celebrated the International Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, 14th March 2010 at the Don Bosco Hall –Shirva. The Parish Priest of Our Lady of Health Church, Rev.Fr.
Villagers of Kadekar in Udupi taluk beat up Keshava Madivala (40) on Monday evening for raping his own daughter.
Since a number of years, the residents of Dombivli in the Thane District, a city known for its highest literacy rate in India has been celebrating Gudi Padwa in a unique way as men, women, youth and children parti..
The Government is working on to replace the word "rape" from Indian Penal Code with "sexual assault" to broaden the ambit of crimes covered under the sections and make the provisions gender-neutral.
Five youths were arrested after being forced to alight from a Patna-Kolkata-Bangalore Indigo flight at the N S C B International airport here tonight on charge of misbehaving with an air hostess.
Ugadi is the festival that marks the New Year day for people between Vindhya mountains and the Caveri river. The word ’Ugadi’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ’Yugadi’, which means ’beginning of a new Yuga or era’.
With the commencement of holy mass at 6 pm on Monday, led by Mangalore Diocesan Bishop Rev Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the historic event of reading Bible (New Testament) non-stop for about 25 hours has begun.
Mangalore will soon have the night safari that was planned on the Singapore model as the Central Zoo Authority has given its final clearance to the project .
In a clear case of superstition, a man has killed his two children on the words of a soothsayer, at Shanubhoganahalli village in Kolar taluk.
A senior Arunachal Pradesh minister does not find anything "wrong" with a police officer having a drink while on duty.
Security staff comprising of 13 women staged protest on Sunday, outside District Wenlock hospital, led by DYFI against the decision of the hospital management to sack the security staff from duty.
Since the end of January 2010, those who have been attending Saturday evening or
Three infants died and 17 were taken ill after they were given anti-measles shots in a government health centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Damoh district, officials said on Sunday. A nurse has been booked for negligence.
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) claimed to have foiled a major terror plot to blow up state-run Oil & Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) terminals in south Mumbai and a mall by arresting two people here Sunday. They were sent to police custody till March 18 by a city court.
On Thursday, 4th March 2010, there was a unique function to celebrate two occasions at the residence of Henry Alva, the proprietor of the Preetham Group of enterprises near the church. These two occasions were the 87th birthday of his father Isaac Benjamine Alva, popularly
Following the reconstruction of the Devi Kripa building, the Ideal Digital Studio which was originally located in the old building was re-inaugurated in the new building on Sunday, 7th March 2010.
Oil magnate Mukesh Ambani and steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal made it to the top 10 on the 2010 Forbes list of world’s billionaires.
The catholic Women Council celebrated the International Women’s Day on Sunday, 7th March 2010 at the Don Bosco Hall, Shirva. Rev. Fr. Richard Coelho inaugurated the programme and conveyed the message
The Swasahaya Group of Moodueblle conducted a training camp for the needy women of Belle and Manipur Grama Panchayats in the premises of the Manipur Grama Panchayat office under the auspices the Kendriya Karmika
On his final journey Shri Wilfy Rebimbus was not alone. A multitude of people flocked to the St. Joseph’s Seminary between 2 pm and 4 pm on Thursday, March 11th 2010, to pay their respectful homage to the
Nakre Shyam N Shetty was recently elected unopposed as the Vice President of Bombay Bunts Association, one of the most reputed community organisation since three decades. In the recently held general body meeting this announcement was made by the new President of the Association, Mr. Jayant K Shetty.
On 6th March 2010 Dist Governor MJF Ln Dr. T. Basavaraj made an official visit to Lions Club Shirva Manchakal. He was the Chief guest of honour of the official visit, which was also graced by Rev.Fr. Richard Coelho Parish Priest,
The Pakistan Cricket board (PCB) has banned Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan for life, latest TV reports said on Wednesday.
Seventeen cricket teams participated in a tournament to win the coveted Shanatala Trophy on Sunday, 7th March 2010 at the ground at Hangarakatte from 8 am to 6pm. The tornament was organised by the Star Cricketers
As part of the Centenary Celebrations of the founding of St. Lawrence Parish in Moodubelle, the Parish Council under the able guidance of Fr. Joswey Fernandes, the parish priest, has chalked out a number of programmes
Before we take up the journey with St. Lawrence to the second Ward on the list, it would be appropriate to know something about the patron saint of the Ward-St. John the Baptist. The Gospel of Luke includes an
Nakre Shyam N Shetty was recently elected unopposed as the Vice President of Bombay Bunts Association, one of the most reputed community organisation since three decades. In the recently held general body meeting
Sports, plays an important role in the lives of people living in Qatar. People of the Middle East generally like outdoor activities. Qatar has a vision to become a leading nation in bringing the world together through sport and hence more
Legendary painter M F Husain, who was recently granted Qatari citizenship, has surrendered his Indian passport to the country’s mission in Doha, a media report said on Monday.
On 9th March 2010 a legend passed into eternity and era of the â€Golden Voice’ of the Konkani music entered into posterity and made home in the conscience of thousands of Konkani lovers and connoisseurs of melodious music that has been popularised by the â€Nightingale of Konkani’,
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A special programme was organised by the Lions Club of Moodubelle to welcome the Lions District Governor (324-D4) MJF. Ln. Dr. T. Basavaraj on Thursday, 4th March 2010 at 7.30 pm. The programme was presided
8th March every year is being observed as the International Women’s Day all over the world. Few causes promoted by the United Nations have generated more intense and
MCBC team won the EASTER CUP 2010 by defeating Bantwal Tigers in the final match of the Easter Cup tournaments held at Safah Cricket Ground on 5th March. There were thirteen teams who participated whole heartedly
Blood Donation Camp was held on Sunday 7th March 2010 at Siddakatte Church Hall by “Chaithanya Foundation, (Regd)” with the collaboration of K.M.C Mangalore and with great co - operation of different local Organizations
Mr. Raghavendra Nayak, the top scorer in SSLC-1972 batch, recently visited his alma mater, St. Lawrence High Scholl and donated Rs. 25,000/- towards the Endowment Fund in Memory of his Favourite Principal Late Rev. Fr. VGF Rego.
It was a memorable day for the Konkani speaking people when celebrity journalist and CNN-IBN Editor-in-Chief Rajdeep Sardesai inaugurated the Vishwa Konkani Keerti Mandir (Vishwa Konkani hall of fame) at Shakthinagar on Saturday evening.
The annual examinations for correspondence courses under the Directorate of Correspondence Courses of the Mangalore University will be held at the University College in the city.
The stand taken by lone surviving Pakistani gunman Ajmal Kasab that he is not a terrorist and was being framed by police in the 26/11 terror attack case would pose a big challenge to the prosecution in final arguments slated to begin on March 9 in a special court here.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. launched its third generation (3G) GSM voice and data service here on Friday.
The Konkani Sangh of St. Aloysius College and Kavitha Trust organised Kavyal Sambram. ‘Tarne valir ankrelli paanaa’, a poetry reciting competition, on Saturday, 6th March 2010 at
The Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar, which is affiliated to the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Indian Embassy, Qatar and is one of the oldest expatriate socio-cultural clubs in Qatar, in its Endeavour to serve the
The funeral of late Angeline Alva (73), mother of Bellevision (UAE) President, Valerian Alva who had passed away on Wedensday, 3rd March 2010, was held on Friday, 5th March 2010 at 4pm in St. Lawrence Church
The annual Nemotsava of the famous ancient Sri Kodamanitthyaya Brahma Baidarkala Garadi at nacre near Karkala was celebrated in grandeur on 27th and 28th February 2010. The traditionally honoured
Oralia Rego of Bendore here emerged as the women’s grand champion at the national level karate competition organized by Kubodo Budokan Karate Academy, Udupi at Rajangana of Krishna Mutt here, recently.
Not only children but even adults enjoy cartoons. Among the cartoons no other series
On the occasion of its tenth anniversary, the Navodyaya Grama Vikasa Charitable Trust of the the Dakshina Kannada District Cooperative Bank organized three days programmes on February 12, 13 and 14, 2010 at Padu Thirupathi Ground,
Angelina Alva, aged 73 years suddenly passed away on Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 at 4.45pm at her residence at Kattingeri. Late Angelina Alva is survived by her husband Gregory Alva and five children-Diana
As usual we started quite early from home so as to reach the Thane railway station at least one hour in advance so as to make allowance for the delay in getting the local train ticket and any untoward disruption in
Train, TrainLife
Upset over constant ragging at the Mumbai-based Advanced Training Institute, a 20-year-old student -- identified as Satyendra Kumar -- committed suicide by jumping in front of a running train in Gangdhar area of Rajasthan’s Jhalwar
The newly-renovated Glorious Graphics and Signs, located near Infant Jesus Shrine, Bikarnakatte, here was inaugurated on Sunday February 28 evening. Fr Stany Lobo, parish priest of Guardian Angel parish, Angelore, Maxim
Over 3,000 people from Belman, Nandalike and Sooda villages staged a dharna in front of the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Tuesday in protest against the acquisition of their agricultural land for the Suvarna Corridor industrial project.
Officials of the Regional Transport Office here seized spare tyres from inside some private buses on Tuesday. They also seized some bundles of bus tickets, which were not printed in proper format.
As an integral part of the Centenary Celebrations of St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, the pilgrim statue of St. Lawrence has been on a spiritual journey to different Wards of the parish. This spiritual journey was
One of the prominent community leaders of Kalmanje-Dendoor area, Y. Ganesh Shetty passed away on Sunday, 28th February 2010. He was 60 years old. Late Ganesh Shetty was a wellknown personality and was closely
Kanajar welfare Association Kuwait held its 10th annual general body meeting on the 26th Feb 2010-to present its annual report and to elect a new committee. A annual meeting was hold at residence of Mr. Anil Britto in Salmiya.
The Marathi community of 32 families especially residing in the Kenakunja region of Pernankila has been celebrating the festival of Holi in a unique way since around 100 years. According to their tradition the festivities started from the
Holi is a very important festival in India and other parts of the world where Hindu people are in significant numbers. Holi, also called the Festival of Colours, is a popular Hindu spring festival. Holi is celebrated at the end of the winter season on
The Catechism Day was observed in St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle on Sunday, 28th February 2010 during the 10am Mass. The choir and liturgical readings were conducted by the Sunday Catechism School children. During the offertory
Prof. Wilfred R. D’Souza, who retired as the Professor and Head of the Department of Commerce from the Milagres College, Kallianpur has been a person with many achievements. He was a brilliant student throughout and top
A massive earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Chile on early Saturday morning, 27th February 2010 at around 3.34 am. The quake hit 325 kilometres southwest of Santiago, the capital of Chile and centred at the coast of
NRI Commissioner Eduardo Faleiro said that all incentives given to writers in Devanagiri script, including Sahitya Academy awards, representations on literary bodies and financial assistance should also be given to writers in the Roman script.
Questions of script apart, it is the Konkani language that can save Goan culture and identity, says Tomazinho Cardozo. The second Konkani Literary and Cultural Conference organized by the Dalgado Konkani Academy which began on Saturday will end
The Karnataka Government had introduced a scheme to weed out the bogus BPL ration cards that were in use by making it mandatory for every ration card holder to have the pictures of the family members on the
The annual nemotsava also known as Bhuta Kola at Sri Brahma Baidarkala Garadi near Devaragudde, Moodubelle was held on a grand scale on Wednesday, 24th February 2010 at 7pm and continued till morning of Thursday, 25th
An eyewitness said that the incident occured at around 12.30pm, at the H&M side of the mall. She told Arabian Business: "water started coming out in great volumes from the tank and people started running".
From 1st January 2010, the Moodubelle Branch of the Syndicate Bank has a new Manager, Mr. Shankar Patwal, who has endeared to the customers and the staff with his friendly
Fr. Lawrence Fernandes (73) passed away at 2 am on Wednesday, 24th February 2010 at Fr. Muller’s Hospital. He was admitted to the hospital on 22nd February 2010 as he was feeling uneasy with chest pain.
Rev. Fr Lawrence Fernandes (73 years), a priest of the Diocese of Mangalore for 47 years went to the heavenly abode at 2.45 a.m. on 24th of February, 2010. He died of a massive heart attack at a private hospital in Mangalore.
Cook the mince with little turmeric, salt and two cinnamon leaves.
The parish of St. Lawrence of Moodubelle is completing 100 years this year (1910-2010). The Centenary Year was inaugurated on the annual feast day on 6th January 2010. During this year a number spiritual
A get-together was arranged for the second P.U. Science outgoing students on Friday 19th February 2010 at the college auditorium. The correspondent was the president, Mr. Devadas Hebbar – President, Old
Eleven people are feared to be dead and at least 59 others were injured after a major fire broke out on Tuesday evening at Carlton Towers, a business centre housing several offices and commercial establishments.
Bowing to pressure from the public and merchants around Car Street, the district administration changed the traffic flow on several roads here on Monday. The changes come into force with immediate effect.
SMKC here has many surprises waiting to be unveiled in the summer. St. Mary’s Konkan Community (SMKC) here has begun to chalk down activities for the year 2010 after a successful venture in the beginning of the year, Picnic
Dr. Ravi Appaji, the Rotary Governor of Rotary District 3180 along with the Assistant Governor of Zone III, Rtn. Satish Rao visited Shirva on Saturday, 20th February 2010. He was welcomed by the President and members of the Rotary Club
2nd Konkani (Roman Script) Literary and Cultural Convention held at Kudchodem was held at Frank Fernands Nagar, Ravindra Bhavan, Kudchodem, Goa on 20th and 21st February. The programme was organised by the Dalgado
The Navodaya Mithra Mandali of Dendoorkatte, Manipura celebrated it’s 7th Annual Day on Friday, 19thFebruary 2010 with enthusiasm and fun. The programme of the annual day started in the morning at 8.30 am with the hoisting of the flag
There are certain things in life which bring joy and happiness in the lives of people without having to spend a lot of money or going long distances. One can look around in one’s own environment, especially in rural areas and observe the
VegitableThe Red Ribbon Express, which arrived to create awareness on HIV/AIDS, got an enthusiastic response from people, especially students at the Railway Station here on Friday.
Members of Christian and Hindu communities clashed and indulged in vandalizing public property in Batala on Saturday over publication of a picture of Jesus Christ in an allegedly objectionable manner, prompting authorities to clamp an indefinite curfew.
Elders Day was celebrated at Stella Maris Parish, Kalmady on Sunday 21st February 2010. Fr. Maxim Misquith, the parish priest offered the Mass which was attended by majority of the elders. After the Mass, the gathering of the
21st February has been celebrated as the International Mother Language Day since 2000. This day has been celebrated every year on the direction of the General Conference of United Nations Educational, Scientific and
The term â€Social Justice’ has variety of meanings and none of them can be considered as precise. It is based on the idea of a just society in which individual and groups are given fair treatment and a just share of the benefits of the society.
FATHER MULLER MEDICAL COLLEGE Inter College Cultural Fest- DECAFEST 2010
On Thursday, 18th February 2010 at around 7.15pm there was a burst of fire in Carmine Barboza’s house at Sorkola in Shirva at prayer time. Soon the fire started spreading all around, immediately all next door
A street play to educate the people on Acquired Immunity Deficiency Syndrom (AIDS) was enacted near the bus stand in Moodubelle on Friday, 19th February 2010 at 5pm. The Raga Ranjani Kala Sangha of Mandya enacted the play
The process of recording biometric data and photographs for the National Population Register (NPR) project in 10 villages of Mangalore taluk commened on Tuesday.
Ash Wednesday, the first day of the forty days long season of the Lent was observed all over the world on 17th February 2010. In St. Lawrence Church, Moodubelle, the Ash Wednesday Mass was offered by Fr.Arun Mendonca at
Just like the way Mangalore City is growing, the traffic is also on the rise.
The walls of Claireport Place Banquet & Convention Centre, Etobicoke reverberated with fireworks, toe tapping and hip swinging music and the enthusiastic cheers of about 400 guests as the Mangalorean Association of Canada (MAC)
The Catholic Women’s Council (CWC)of the Shirva Deanery organised a camp on the Role of Mothers in Bringing up Children in Don Bosco Hall on Sunday, 14th February 2010 at 2.30 pm. The camp was organised under the guidance of Mr.
Sri Durga Parameshwari Yakshagana, Arts and Cultural Organisation of the Mumbai suburban region Sakinaka celebrated its 43rd anniversary with great enthusiasm and grandeur. Under the leadership of Mr. S.N. Udupa, the
As I was at the shop of Pundalika Nayak for some purchases, I could see the hectic activity of some of his men working in the shop offloading sacks filled with copra from tempos and rickshaws, weighing and
coconut, pundalikaKahzi of Mangalore, Vice President of Kerala Jam Ethyattul Ulama and the Sunni scholar Chembarike C M Abdullah Musliyaar (77) has died in a suspicious way.
A sendoff function was arranged for the 2nd p.u.c. students on 15.2.2010 at the college auditorium. The 1st p.u.c. studnts sang the prayer song and invoked God’s blessings on the function. The computer Lecturer Mrs. Shakunthala welcomed
A new beauty parlour-Blossom Beauty Parlour and Clinic was inaugurated at Belle Tower, Main Road in Moodubelle on Sunday, 14th February 2010 by Mrs. Jayashri Krishnaraj, Ex-Municipal Councillor of Udupi and Vice president of
People of St. Joseph’s Church, Mira Road witnessed another Pentecost on Sunday 14th Feb 2010. It was the day of confirmation in the parish. The solemn Eucharistic Celebration was presided over by His Lordship Rev. Bishop
St. Antony’s Shrine at Kerekatte under the parish of St. Philip Neri at Basrur has been attracting thousands of pilgrims and devotees since the middle of the last century. The statue of St. Antony that is believed to have been found miraculously
Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) and Young Catholic student of St Patrick church, Siddakatte celebrated their 39th and 19th annual day function at church grounds here on Sunday February 14.
In a large bowl put the boiled potatoes, carrot and peas and also cut cumber, capsicum and apple and keep in the refrigerator
The Regional Conference of Region VI of the Lion District 324-D4 was held at Lions Seva Bhavan, Moodubelle on Sunday, 14th February 2010at from 4pm to 8.30pm. The Conference was attended by 450 delegates and invitees
Acting swiftly a day after a blast that killed nine people in Pune on Saturday, Indian security agencies picked up five persons from a hotel in Koregaon Park area, leading to speculations that the explosion was set off by Indian Mujahideen (IM) founder Riyaz Bhatkal.
No other movie had divided Mumbai in such a manner and come to limelight amidst the controversy and no government had geared up to its release as â€My Name Is Khan’, a film directed by Karan Johar with Shah Rukh
Coming from a large and devout family, Archbishop Albert D’Souza has made Moodubelle proud with his phenomenal
The feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva with devotion and solemnity on Thursday, 11th February 2010. The Episcopal Vicar, Rev. Fr. Baptist Menezes offered Holy Mass
Like many other special days, such as friendship day, mother’s day, children’s day, etc. Valentine’s Day has been observed every year on 14th February
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Annual parish feast of Shirva was successfully held at Excelsior Creek Hotel in Dubai under the banner of USWAS UAE with much fun fare and with festive mood. The day long program was aptly called “Fest - 2010” and it was a grand
As a part of its Decennial celebration Karaval Milan’, the unified voice of the 19 parishes on the coastline parishes within the jurisdiction of Mangalore Diocese, has organized men volley and ladies throwball tournament.
Annual Day of the educational institutions of ALDEL EDUCATION TRUST managed by veteran businessman Mr Albert W DSouza was held at St. John Technical Education Complex, Vevoor, Manor Road, Palghar East. Mr. Errol
Bro. T. K. George’s 26th album "Nee Nanna Karede Deva" which is dedicated to Rev.Fr. Basil Vas was released today (10th Feb) by Very Rev. Dr. Vctor Machado, Rector of St. Joseph Seminary, Mangalore during the Feast Of Mother of
This year the festival of Mahashivaratri is observed on 12th February, 2010 throughout India in honour of Lord Shiva one of the Hindu Gods forming the trinity, Brahma and Vishnu being the other two. Mahashivaratri literally means â€the grand
The XV general chapter of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany, held in the Mother House of Bethany on Thursday February 11, elected Sr M Wilberta B S of the Northern Province, as the new superior general.
The handbook containing information about various government schemes implemented by the Udupi Zilla Panchayat and how individuals or groups of individuals can avail the benefits under these schemes and programmes
Inauguration of the Decennial Jubilee programme Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) held at Vasai on 6th February 2010. The day was also the feast day of St. Gonsalo Garcia who hails from Vasai and the patron saint of
Badagumane Subhash Shetty sponsored developmental work in the Shri Mahabhaleshwara Higher Primary School, Edmer by providing a pump set, building a pump-shed and erecting a systex water tank to provide
The representatives of the Fishermen’s federation of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts jointly presented their charter of demands to the Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yeddyurappa at his residenceâ€Krishna’ in the last week.
In a colourful religious and cultural atmosphere, the function of laying the foundation stone for the Sri Annapurna Commercial Complex and Marraige Hall was held on Monday, 8th February 2010 at 5pm at the Sri Anna
Sena does a U-turn, targets ’My Name Is Khan’ After promising to allow the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s ’My Name Is Khan’, Shiv Sena did a volte-face on Tuesday as its men went on the rampage attacking movie halls across Mumbai where advance bookings for the film had opened.
Hero Honda buys Kings XI Punjab IPL team. India’s premium manufacturer of 2-wheeled motorised vehicles - Hero Honda on Wednesday reportedly bought Indian Premier League team Kings XI Punjab for a whopping $260 million.
As per the rules and regulations 2006 in Educational, administrative and grant-in-aid under the department of P.U. Education has inspected all the colleges of Karnataka. The Udupi district inspection committee has inspected all the
USWAS, an association of Shirva parishioners residing in the UAE, under the leadership of Mr. Oscar Rego, is setting the stage for its Shirva Fest 2010 which will be held on February 12 at the famous banquet hall of
Lourdes Kanajar Association of Emirates held its 9th annual general body meeting cum picnic on 29th January 2010 at Mushrif Park Dubai. Over 40 families attended the program which was filled with fun & frolic. Adults
Sometimes in life, people wish to follow a particular career but end up treading a different path altogether due to circumstances. However, rather than brooding over the lost opportunities, many people try to make the
Several Indians pack bags, head home from Australia
The annual prize distribution function of Our Lady of Lourds Higher Primary School, Kanajar was held on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 in the school premises. Fr. Alwyn D’Cunha presided over the function. The guests of honour were Fr.
DIAFERENCE Diocesan Annual Youth Conference was Program was held today at Bantwal (Modankap ) Church Grounds “Youth for Peace and Harmony” was the theme for this Event.
Shernon Joy Castelino who has been developing his latent talent in drawing and
The annual feast of the Stella Maris (Star of the Sea)parish, Kalmady was celebrated on Sunday, 7th February 2010. Most probably this is the only parish in the Mangalore Diocese that celebrates annual parish feast
Dubai-bound Emirates flight grounded in Mumbai after terror alert call
The foundation stone for the vented dam to be built under the auspices of the Karnataka Government’s Minor Irrigation Department, Mangalore Division was laid by Mr. D.V. Sadananda Gowda, MP from Udupi-Chikmagalur Lok Sabha
A city in the Middle East is always full of activity, a city wherein in hundreds of Konkani, Kannada, Tulu organizations/associations of Mangalorean Origin have established themselves to support to their
We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of our dear uncle Fr. Vincent Martis. For all brother/sisters, nephews/nieces and the people who have known him, he was an extraordinary human being and truly an anointed
For a short holiday, always the first place that comes to our mind is Goa as it is the nearest and common destination. During my recent vacation, I went with my family, for a 2 day trip to Goa. Though it was not preplanned, we had a great time. Goa is one of the most
Goa
The body of late Fr. Vincent Martis, the Parish Priest of Sastan who had passed away in a tragic road accident at Abu Cross Road in Rajasthan on 2nd February 2010 was laid to his final rest at the cemetery of
At a time when Cancer still remains a feared and dreaded disease the phrase - “Cancer can be prevented too” may sound a bit incredible as cancer still remains the leading cause of death worldwide. For this reason,
SMKC, Dubai, is pleased to announce that it has received overwhelming response for its picnic which is going to be held on Friday, Feb 5th, 2010 at Zabeel Park, Gate No. 1.
A new concrete slab building for the Anganwadi, constructed at a cost of rupees two lakhs and twenty five thousands given as a grant by the Udupi Taluk Panchayat was inaugurated on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010 at 10.30
The annual festival of Mahalingeshwara temple, Nakre near here was held for four days, along with various religious rituals, recently. The silver trident donated by Mumbai hotelier Nakre Chandrakanth Shetty was taken in a procession to the
Bellevision Muscat organized an annual get together on Thursday, 28th January 2010 at Massarat Hall, CBD for all Belle Parishioners in Oman together with neighbouring parishioners from Kanajar, Pamboor and [More Pics]
On Wednesday, 3rd February 2010 all roads led to Shirva for the celebration of the annual feast of Our Lady of Health (Saud Sabinnichem Festh) at 10.30 am. Twenty four priests from different parishes of the Udupi Varado and elsewhere
Rev. Fr Vincent Martis (61 years) the present Parish Priest of St Antony Church, Sastan died on 2nd February 2010 at around 1 p.m. because of tragic road accident near Mount Abu in Rajasthan. He was travelling together with his family
In order to encourage and motivate the students to study well and to save their time in commuting to the school and back home so that they devote more time for studies, the Government of Karnataka had introduced a scheme to
The journey of Fr. John Baptist Mendonca from Moodubelle to Mumbai and from there to the diocese of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh, and his priestly ministry in different mission centres and finally as the
Konkani Samudai, Bangalore Annual get together and talent show was held on 26th January 2010 at Christha Prabhaalaya church, Jayanagar. The main aim of this event is to bring together all the Konkani Samudai members under
â€Karaval Milan’, the unified voice of the 19 parishes on the coastline parishes within the jurisdiction of Mangalore Diocese, has been winning accolades from one and all, for the multifarious service activities it has been undertaking for
On Monday, 1st February 2010, fish markets all over the Udupi Taluk wore an empty look and people who wanted buy fish had to return disappointed as there were no fisher women in markets. No, they were not on strike, but over a
The Confraternity Sunday was celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm by the parishioners of Our Lady of Health, Shirva on Sunday, 31st January 2010 as a preparation of the annual parish feast that will be celebrated
“Federation Day” – FKCA’s Annual get-together was held at St. Joseph’s Indian High School grounds, Bangalore here on Sunday 31st January 2010. At 9:30am was the concelebrated Holy Mass in Konkani with Fr. Lawrence
The saffron spectrum stood divided over the "Mumbai for Maharashtrians" campaign with Shiv Sena taking on RSS over the Sangh’s call to oppose discrimination on the basis of language and violence against "outsiders".
Sara Aboobaker, renowned Kannada writer, has been chosen for the Alevoor Group Award - 2010.
After declaring Car Street a vehicle-free zone, the district administration has effected changes in the movement of traffic on several roads from Monday, according to a notification by Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha.
Alister Dcunha, a 30-year-old Australian resident and a die-hard cricket fan, is all set to watch the third season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on the online video streaming site, YouTube.
A massive fire mishap broke out at Pachchanady dumping yard on Saturday night and fire fighters were not able to esxtingush the fire till Sunday evening.
Indian composer A R Rahman scored a double triumph at the Grammy Awards here, scooping two early honours for his music from Oscar-winning film "Slumdog Millionaire".
Gone are the days when buses plying through Udupi district screen movies. As per a recent notification issued by district administration, TV sets are banned in the buses.
The annual parish feast of Our Lady of Health (Saud Saibin)-Shirva will be held on Tuesday, 2nd and Wednesday, 3rd February 2010. The programme on Tuesday, 2nd February 2010,
ShirvaFest, Shirva Church
As the Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital at Deralakatted, Mangalaore has completed 25 years of its fruitful existence in the field of education in Homeopathy it will be starting the Inpatient services at
It was an unexpected journey of exploration of the nature in two hours on the last day of the first month of the year 2010. Having nothing serious to do following the Sunday afternoon siesta, I had the tea and took the camera, my
Preparations are being held in full swing for the "SMKC PICNIC 2010", a day filled with thrill and gifts galore for the picnic lovers of Dubai and the UAE. Enthusiastic members of SMKC DUBAI await to welcome you on Friday, Feb 5, 2010,
Deputy Commissioner P. Hemalatha on Saturday issued a notification declaring Car Street a vehicle-free zone with effect from February 1.
In a month from now, the City Police Commissioner is expected to get executive magisterial powers under the Code of Criminal Procedure (1973), the Karnataka Police Act (1963), the Indian Arms Act (1959), the Karnataka Goonda Act (1985) and the Indian Explosives Act.
A fast track court here today convicted 13 people for arson and other crimes in cases of rioting in Orissa’s Kandhamal district in 2008 and sent them to five years of imprisonment, even as it let off 17 others for lack of evidence.
The Koparkhairane police on Saturday arrested a computer engineer from Bangalore for allegedly e-mailing intimate photographs of his estranged wife to relatives and friends.
The dining facility to the pilgrims at the Shri Durga Parameshwari Temple at Kunjarugir was inaugurated by the pontiff of the Shri Adhamaru Mutt, Udupi, Shri Vishwapriya Theertha on Friday, 29th January 2010 at 10am. The
In true Lawrencian spirit, alms and food packets were distributed to the destitute at the Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala on 29th January 2010 at 12.15pm after three days of the annual feast of the â€Saint of Miracles’. The alms
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Mrs. Snehalatha teacher of highschool section who worked in our school for two years 7 months. Due to the decrease in the students’ strength she was the access staff. Hence the department transferred her to Udupi St. Mary’s High School.
According to Space.com the largest, brightest and first full moon of this year (2010) will be rising tonight, 30th January 2010. It will be seen in its full glory at around 8pm tonight. As an added attraction, Mars will be visible just towards the left
The Sandesha Awards 2010 will be presented on Sunday, 7th February 2010 at 5.30 pm at Sandesha, premnagar, Bajjodi, Mangalore. Most Rev. Dr. Aloysius P. D’Souza, Bishop of Maangalore will preside over the Award
The three days annual feast of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala came to an end with the last Mass of the festive days at 5.30 pm on Thursday, 28th January 2010. From the first day of the feast on Tuesday, 26th January to the third
The Republic Day was celebrated in Shri Mahabhaleshwara Higher Primary School at Edmeru on Tuesday, 26th January 2010 at 9.30 am. The national flag was hoisted by Vijaya and Kenneth Aranha, old students of the school. Other than the
The annual feast of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala had already started in the morning of Tuesday, 26th January 2010. As it was a holiday due to the Republic Day celebration, there had been a steady stream of pilgrims
This is the fifth consecutive year that the devotees of St. Lawrence have been going on foot from Moodubelle to the Holy Shrine of St. Lawrence at Attur on the occasion of the annual feast. The group of around hundred pilgrims, youth,
As per the directions given by Raymond Lobo, I reached his office on the fourth floor of the posh multi-storey Marathon Max building in Mulund. A stickler to time, Raymond was already in the office and welcomed me with a smile
The feast of St. Lawrence at Attur started with devotees and pilgrims thronging to the shrine of the Saint at Attur-Karkala on Tuesday, 26th January 2010 right from early morning. The first festive Mass was scheduled at 9.30 am.
The 500th anniversary of the coronation of Sri Krishnadevaraya, emperor of the erstwhile Vijayanagara Empire is being celebrated at Hampi, the modern site of the old capital of the empire from 27th to 29th January, 2010.
The 61st Republic day was celebrated on Tuesday 26th January at St. Lawrence P.U. College, Moodubelle. The flag hoisting ceremony was ceremoniously done by Fr. Paul Sequeira, The principal of St. Lawrence P.U. College,
It has been a common sight in St. Lawrence High School, a young boy struggling to walk to attend classes. Udhay Acharya, eldest son of Achyutha and Vasanthi Acharya of Bangala Gudde, Mattar has been crippled since his birth. In
A conference of the Catholic Sabha of the Shirva Varado was hosted by the Shankerpura Unit in the Community Hall in the Church compound on Sunday, 24th January 2010 from 9.30 am to 1pm. Rev. Fr. Harold D’Souza, the parish priest of
Among the two national days observed in India, the Independence Day on 15th August and the Republic Day on 26th January every year since 1947 and 1950 respectively, the latter is of more significance as on 26th January 1950 by
A cross at St. Lourdes Catholic Church at Mundalli village in Bhatkal taluk of Uttara Kannada was desecrated on Friday, allegedly by activists of the local unit of Sri Rama Sene.
A 25-year-old Haitian man rescued after spending 11 days buried in the ruins of a grocer’s shop survived on snacks and Coca-Cola, he told AFP in a hospital interview.
In the calendar of annual feasts in the erstwhile Dakshina Kannada district, the feast of St. Lawrence at Attur-Karkala on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the last week of January every year has been a grand
St. Lawrence Church Attur
A twin programme to welcome Fr. Maxim D’Souza and bid farewell to Fr. Naveen Pinto, assistant parish priest was held in the church following the morning Mass on Sunday, 24th January 2010. Fr. Paul Sequeira who anchored the
Since the past few years India is growing dynamically in every field. The economic boom, innovative technologies and improved infrastructure has become nation’s pride. The country has witnessed advancements in all fields. However,
Keep the chicken for cooking on medium fire in a vessel on one burner. On another burner keep the kadai and pour oil and add finely cut
With weekdays filled with busy work schedules and rushing from one activity to another, we eagerly look forward to weekend to relax, refuel and catch up with family and friends.
The Annual Sports Day of St. Lawrence English Medium School Moodubelle was observed on Friday, 23rd January 2010 at 9.30 AM in the St. Lawrence PU College Ground. Mr. Devdas Hebbar was the chief guest of the inaugural
It was indeed a rare occasion when two brothers, that too priests, reaching two distinct landmarks in their individual lives but celebrating these two occasions in a single family function beginning with a solemn thanksgiving Mass
Mixing business with pleasure. That’s how SPKK decided to conduct its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this time around and what better place that Canterbury Castles (CC) to do it in. Members of SPKK and guests, gathered at the start point
Fr. Francis Assisi Almeida a Priest of the diocese of Mangalore has secured Gold Medal in LL.B (3 years) examination conducted by the Mangalore University for the year 2009. Very Rev. Fr. Mathew Vas, the Parish Priest of
The annual parish feast in honour of the patron saint, St. Anthony of Padua was celebrated with great devotion, fervour and gaiety by the parishioners of Kuntalnagar on Wednesday, 20th January 2010 at 10.30 AM. The solemn
In order to advice and guide the young students to choose their career, the Divo illustrated weekly organized a days seminar on Sunday, 17th January 2010 at Shirva from 9 AM to 4 PM. The aim of the seminar was to recognize,
In what could be described as the spectacular and awe inspiring ceremonies and rituals and festive atmosphere, on Monday, 18th January 2010 at 8.30 AM, Shri Lakshmivara Thirtha, the thirtieth pontiff of the Shiroor Mutt ascended the
The eve or Vespers (Besp) of the Annual Feast of St. Anthony’s Parish at Kuntalnagar was celebrated on Tuesday, 19th January 2010 from 7 PM. The chief celebrant of the Besp was Fr. Maxim Misquita, the parish priest of the
During the months from December to May, a period of around six months, when one passes through the bridge connecting Moodubelle with Padubelle on his way either to Shirva or Katapadi can see some kind activity on the Padubelle edge of
The anniversaries or the celebrations usually held by constructing structures of bricks. But the St. Joseph’s Church Mira Road held its decennial celebrations in a unique way. To mark this great event it organised an Inter-Religious
With just two days to go for the Paryaya Festival, hectic activity could be witnessed in the Shiroor Mutt, whose pontiff, Shri Lakshmivara Thirtha will be assuming the mantle of the â€Paryaya Swamiji’ on Monday, 18th January 2010.
Jyoti Basu, one of the greatest Communist leaders in India passed away at 11.47 am on Sunday, 17th January 2010 after 17 days of hospitalization for pneumonia at the age of 95 years. With his death an era in the Communist movement
The Kuchikad Road of Kulshekhar in the city will be renamed as â€Flight Lieutenant Ronald Kevin Serrao Road’ as a gesture of gratitude to the valiant soldier, who sacrificed his life for the Motherland in 2007.
Thoroughly clean the whole chicken, make incision marks and marinate with the
Authorities of Mangalore University are said to have detected some “discrepancies” in the tabulation of marks of the Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) examination conducted in October and November, 2008.
As the biennial Paryaya Ceremony is just few days away, Udupi and the Shiruru Mutt whose pontiff, Shri Lakshmivara Thirtha Swamiji will be ascending the â€Paryaya Sarvajna Pitha’ at the Shri Krishna Mutt on 18th January 2010 are all
The five days Golden Jubilee celebrations of St. Pius X Parish at Piusnagar (Halehalve or Hanglur), near Kundapur from 10th to 14th January 2010 ended with the solemn Eucharistic celebration that coincided with the annual parish
One of the largest parishes in Mumbai Diocese is St. Joseph’s church Mira Road. But this church is still a child of 10 years! Having more than 25,000 catholic members most of whom are Konkani speaking either from Mangalorean or
Persons who return from foreign countries following the expiry of their visas and would like to renew their passport need no longer worry to produce residential address proof for police inquiry as the address in the previous passport
Aamir Khan starrer comedy-drama 3 Idiots has grossed over Rs 315 crore ($70 million) globally in 19 days since its release, a statement by Reliance BIG Entertainment, the film’s distributor, said Tuesday.
The Sri Sode Vadiraja Math Education Trust will be starting the Sri Madhwa Vadiraja Institute of Technology and Management at Bantakal in Udupi district in 2010-11.
The Catholic community of Mangalore is lagging in entrepreneurship, said Mr. Jacob Crasta, The President of the Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Bangalore. As a chief guest, he was addressing
"In order to achieve unity of all Konkani speaking people spread across the world adopt Konkani in Roman script" said Dr Austin D’Souza Prabhu during the book release of his devnagiri version of the 3500 collection of Konkani poems
Coming on the heels of the recent robbery of the Panchaloha Utsava Moorthy and the one quintal weighing offering box in the Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple of Devaragudde during the night of 5-6 January 2010, the gang of robbers struck
A Calicut-bound Air India flight from Dubai was diverted to Mumbai on Sunday after a passenger allegedly ’misbehaved’ with a woman passenger on-board.
Though today I have a chauffeur driven car and have achieved considerable success in the field of my business, still for me business is like riding a bicycle. While cycling as you cannot stop pedaling and lose concentration
My name is Arvin Sequeira and I am 8 years old. I live with my parents and little sister in Philadelphia, USA. In June 2009, I went to Florida to visit Disney World. The flight from Philadelphia to Orlando took about 2 hours.
Though today I have a chauffeur driven car and have achieved considerable success in the field of my business, still for me business is like riding a bicycle. While cycling as you cannot stop pedaling and lose concentration and
The bi-annual Paryaya Ceremony at Udupi is just a week away when the Pontiff (Swamiji) of the Shiroor Mutt, Shri Lakshmivara Thirtha will ascend the Paryaya Peetha (throne) at Shri Krishna Temple at Udupi on Monday, 18th January
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri said on Friday that the Government would adopt a new system to ensure immediate disbursal of salaries to the teachers.
Jan 15 will herald the first annular solar eclipse of the year, also the longest in the millennium. Ajay Talwar of the Amateur Astronomers Association said: "Not only will this eclipse be the first of the year but also the longest of the third millennium, that is between 2001 and 3000. In India it will start at around 11 a.m. and end at around 3 p.m.
’Language can not be imposed on a society. At the same time, it can only be cultivated. Imposition of a dominant language on a society will only damage it,’ said St Aloysius Institutions Rector Fr Joseph Rodrigues.
As the Christian wedding ceremonies, especially in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts becoming more westernized and elaborate, the revival of some elements of the local Konkani cultural traditions associated with the pre-nuptial
RoceAs the Christian wedding ceremonies, especially in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts becoming more westernized and elaborate, the revival of some elements of the local Konkani cultural traditions associated with the pre-nuptial
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With a view of not only providing the students with text book education, but also enable them to develop other skills, especially to train them in preparing various food items, the Shri Narayana Guru English Medium High School, Padubelle
The grand valedictory function of the Silver Jubilee Celebrations of the Don Bosco English Medium Higher Primary School, Shirva was held in the open ground on Thursday, 7th January 2010 at 5.30 PM. The Bishop of
Celebration of Jubilees should be a time for the renewal of commitments and starting something new. With this view, the old students of St. Lawrence High School, who had participated in the Golden Jubilee of their beloved Alma Mater
It seems that in modern times even deities are not safe in their abodes. In shocking news, a daring night time robbery has been reported from Shri Mahalingeshwara Temple at Devaragudde, Moodubelle. It is believed that in the night of
The Annual Parish Feast in honour of the Patron Saint of Moodubelle, St. Lawrence was celebrated with great religious fervour and social gaiety on Wednesday, 6th January 2010. Spiritual preparation in the form of nine days
The eve of the Annual Parish Feast, known as Vespers, that came to be adapted into Konkani language, as â€Bespr’ and eventually as â€Besp’ was celebrated on Tuesday, 5th January 2010 from 6.30 PM with great devotion, with emphasis on the Word of God, meaningful sermon and eventually the grand fire-works. The facade of the Church, the bell-tower, shrine of St. Lawrence, the main entrance tower and the edge of the Cross Hill facing the church were all decorated in colourful lights with geometrical and linear patterns
There are millions of secrets of nature that human beings are not aware of. When one ventures out of his home, especially in the morning during this season, he can see hundreds of dew laden cobwebs shining in the morning sun rays. These cobwebs on the grass indicate fair weather.
cobweb, nature
Dubai opened the world’s tallest skyscraper Monday in a blaze of fireworks, then added a final flourish: It renamed the half-mile-high tower for the head of neighboring Abu Dhabi, whose billions bailed out Dubai amid last year’s financial
The eve of the Annual Parish Feast, known as Vespers, that came to be adapted into Konkani language, as â€Bespr’ and eventually as â€Besp’ was celebrated on Tuesday, 5th January 2010 from 6.30 PM with great devotion, with
The Confraternity Sunday, locally known as the â€Compricho Aithar’ in Konkani language, was celebrated with great devotion and a grand procession in St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle in the evening of Sunday, 3rd January, 2010, as
On the beautiful sunny Sunday morning of 3rd January 2010, the much awaited Annual Dunhill Trophy 2010 Cricket tournament was organized by Dunhill Cricketers, Gudabettu, Moodubelle at Gudabettu grounds. The 14 participating teams in this year’s tournament were
The Confraternity Sunday, locally known as the â€Compricho Aithar’ in Konkani language, was celebrated with great devotion and a grand procession in St. Lawrence Parish Moodubelle in the evening of Sunday, 3rd January, 2010, as a spiritual preparation for the Annual Parish Feast that will be celebrated on Wednesday, 6th January 2010. According to Fr. Joswey Fernandes, Parish Priest of Moodubelle, the Confraternity Sunday is the celebration of brotherhood of all the parishioners who come together to worship and
Subraya Hebbar, father of Devdas Hebbar, passed away on Saturday, 2nd January 2010 at 8.15 PM. He was 87 years old. He is survived by his 85 year old wife, Saraswati, four sons including Devdas Hebbar and three daughters.
A befitting and a touching farewell were extended to Sri B G Shanbhogue on his laying down of office on superannuation. The function held in the Branch premises at 5.00 pm on 31.12.2009, Rev Fr Joswey Fernandes graced the occasion being the chief guest. He recalled the
â€Suvad’ Parish Bulletin of St Lawrence Church, Moodubelle - December 2009 is now available online for the readers of Bellevision.Com
The Don Bosco Higher Primary School at Shirva in Udupi district will be organising various programmes from January 5 to 7 to mark its silver jubilee celebrations.
St. Antony youth club, in association with other organizations of the church celebrated the Christmas by presenting Tablo (Christmas Shanti Sandesha) at two places in the parish region. The Tablo was presented at Dendoorkatte and Kuntalnagar locality on 24th Dec 2009
The Konkan Railway runs along the west coast of India from Mangalore in Karnataka to Mumbai through Goa. It is one of the most exciting routes that serves as a lifeline to the Konkan Coast and provides a scenic beauty of nature which the tourists and travellers can enjoy throughout the year. The Konkan Railway was constructed and is operated by the Konkan Railway Corporation.
Konkan RailwayThe Konkan Railway runs along the west coast of India from Mangalore in Karnataka to Mumbai through Goa. It is one of the most exciting routes that serves as a lifeline to the Konkan Coast and provides a scenic beauty of nature which the tourists and travellers can enjoy throughout the
The closing days of the last year (2009), especially 28th to 30th December were the most memorable days in the history of Moodubelle Parish, as St. Lawrence High School’s closing functions of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations were successfully conducted. For the
The closing days of the last year (2009), especially 28th to 30th December were the most memorable days in the history of Moodubelle Parish, as St. Lawrence High School’s closing functions of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations were successfully conducted. For the success of all the programmes associated with the Golden Jubilee Celebrations throughout the year, i along with the Correspondent, Fr. Joswey Fernandes, the Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee and all the people of Moodubelle thank the Almighty God for all the blessings. Our gratitude to St. Lawrence, the patron of our parish and the educational institutions, for his intercession on behalf of
As the old year 2009 was about end and the New Year 2010 was waiting to see the dawn, the parishioners of Moodubelle assembled in the Church at 7 PM on 31st December 2009 to bid good bye to the old year and welcome the New Year 2010 with prayer and hope.
Mrs. Benny D’Souza has volunteered to give recipes of her favourite dishes under the column “Benny’s Family Special”.
Mr. B Ganapathi Shanbhogue, Manager SyndicateBank Moodubelle branch, retired today. He had the privilege to serve SYNDICATEBANK for last 36 years and worked in eleven different places. He compares his service to the customers is like Devotion and Offerings made to God. As a result of which he has gained all best wishes, love, regards and rewards from his customers.
“A flower does not blossom for itself or a lamp burns to give light to itself, so also living one’s life for himself or herself is not a life worth living. One must dedicate his or her life for the benefit of others.” Fr. Joswey Fernandes, the present Parish Priest of the St. Lawrence Parish, Moodubelle, thus summed up the philosophy of life which he tried to emulate by rendering dedicated service to God and parishioners wherever he went.
During the past fifty years thousands of students have walked out of St. Lawrence High School and later PU College, Moodubelle after passing SSLC and PUC examinations respectively and have taken different roads, charted different careers and have spread over different parts of India and even different countries of the world. However, on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of their beloved St. Lawrence High School, many of them have made it a point to revisit their Alma Mater which had not only provided them education but also instilled in them a sense of discipline and values which had taken them to greater heights.
It was the most befitting finale of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of St. Lawrence High School that kept a large number of people glued to their chairs right from the beginning of the final day’s evening function on Wednesday, 30th December 2009 that started sharp at
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee beloved St. Lawrence High School, many of Old students have made it a point to revisit their Alma Mater which had not only provided them education but also instilled in them a sense of discipline and values to reach greater heights.
Moodubelle, 30 December 2009: As St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle has completed 50 years of its existence and is celebrating its Golden Jubilee,
Shirva, 27 December 2009: The foster brotherhood and unity a Christmas get-together was arranged here at 5 pm a solemn
Moodubelle, 28 December 2009: The long awaited Golden Day of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle finally dawned on Monday, 28th December 2009.
St. Lawrence High School that was founded on 2nd June 1959 is completing fifty years of its existence this year. The celebration of the Golden Jubilee will be held on 28th, 29th and 30th December 2009. On this occasion I along with thousands of students who had benefitted from the high school would
The present generation of Moodubelle in general and the students in particular may not be aware of the circumstances that led to the foundation of their beloved St. Lawrence High School, the way it was built and provided the vast open ground in front of it extending up to the present Pre University College
In writing this â€Brief History of Fifty Golden Years of St. Lawrence High School-Moodubelle”, i have been greatly helped by Fr. Paul Sequeira, who not only provided me necessary input but also took me to meet a number of elderly persons
The word â€High School’ had always excited me ever since my admission to this reputed institution for 8th standard. I am proud to be an ex-student of this great institution. It gave me not only education but also taught me the moral values of life. I still remember my first class teacher and later a number of teachers
Moodubelle, 25 December 2009: The Christmas celebrations in Moodubelle parish had an icing on the cake when the entire parish joined the parish priest, Fr. Joswey Fernandes
Though there are hardly few days left for the grand finale of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Lawrence High School, Fr. Paul Sequeira who has been the Principal of St. Lawrence Composite PU College since 2003, shows no anxiety or nervousness about these celebrations that would be spread
For the development and progress of any educational institution, it is not only the building that is important but also the Correspondents, the Head Masters, the teachers and the students are of utmost importance. They collectively make the institution. In fact it was the successive Correspondents with
Bahrain, 26 December 2009: The word â€High School’ had always excited me ever since my admission to this reputed institution for 8th standard. I am proud to be an ex-student of this great institution.
As St. Lawrence High School of Moodubelle celebrates its Golden Jubilee in the last week of December 2009, it would be appropriate to know at least in brief, the history of this great institution that gradually transformed a sleepy village into a progressive and vibrant community. However, it cannot be
Defeat and failure are part and parcel of life. Those who run away from the field after defeat or those who never aim towards success after failure are those persons who give up their fight for life and destined to live with the memories of defeat and failure forever rather than having the satisfaction that they
â€It is not how long you lived your life is important, but how well you lived your life that matters’ is appropriate in the case of late Ambrose D’Souza, popularly known as â€Ambu Master’, the first Physical Training (PT) teacher of St. Lawrence High School, who died young at the age of 32, practically with shoes on his
"Give a man a fish; feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish; feed him for a lifetime", goes a Chinese saying. This is what our great visionaries of St. Lawrence School did: they chose to prepare us for life. St. Lawrence was blessed with eminent educationists who contributed significantly to the growth
Devdas Hebbar has been a familiar face as a compere in various political, cultural or religious programmes and functions in the villages of Belle and Kattingeri. His association with various organizations in different
Bellevision community in Qatar celebrated Christmas on Friday, 18th December 2009 at the residence of Mr. Lawrence & Mrs. Therese Dalmeida. It was fun and memorable as the Belleans with their families and friends
Every year Annual Prize Distribution Day in schools and colleges gives an opportunity to honour the students for their commendable performance in studies and other co-curricular activities and sports. It is also a day when
By winning the Best Teacher National Award in 2003, Peter Raphael Aranha, popularly known as Raphael Master, the past student of St. Lawrence High School and presently the Head Master of Church Aided Higher Primary School, Moodubelle put the name of the village on the national map. It was a great
The rapid growth in Qatar has resulted in traffic congestion on the main arterials of Doha which is the bugbear of people. Especially traffic jams during peak morning, afternoon and evening hours is causing discomfort for a majority of residents, including those who do not drive.
Devdas Hebbar has been a familiar face as a compere in various political, cultural or religious programmes and functions in the villages of Belle and Kattingeri. His association with various organizations in different capacities has been keeping him busy throughout the year. He being the past student of St. Lawrence
Glorious 50 years, what a feast, what a jubilee to celebrate Alma Mater’s Golden Anniversary. â€Alma Mater’ means â€nourishing mother’ in Latin and it is abundantly so as St. Lawrence High School of Moodubelle had nurtured our educational needs.
Vittala Nayak has been a man of discipline as he had served in the Signal Corps of the Indian army for twenty eight years. Besides, as the first batch student of the newly established St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle in 1959, Vittala Nayak had learnt discipline and a spirit of hard work from the Head Master
Vittala Nayak has been a man of discipline as he had served in the Signal Corps of the Indian army for twenty eight years. Besides, as the first batch student of the newly established St. Lawrence High School, Moodubelle in 1959, Vittala Nayak had learnt
Bellevision is pleased to present one of the highest achievers among the alumni of our Alma Mater, in its golden year of history. Yes, dear friends and readers of bellevison.com, we are referring to the ONLY FIRST rank holder of St. Lawrence High School. He not only inscribed his name on the hearts and minds
Need for a high school for the children of Moodubelle and the surrounding areas was as old as the existence of Belle Parish itself. The nearest high schools were: St Mary’s and Hindu High schools, Shirva to the south; SVH High School Innanje and SVS High School Katapady to the west; Christian High School, Udupi
Fr. Roshan Loy D’Souza (CSC) of the Congregation de Santa Cruz (CSC) or Congregation of the Holy Cross was ordained in a beautiful and solemn ritual by Most Rev. Salvadore Lobo, Bishop of Baruipur (West Bengal) on Thursday, 10th December 2009 at 10 AM at St. Antony’s Church, Kuntal Nagar near Moodubelle.
Even though he has completed 70 years, Albert Noronha, the familiar face in St. Lawrence High School office from 1960 to 1997 exudes youthfulness and enthusiasm. He had sincerely and devotedly served in the high school office for 37 years, more than half of his present life. On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of the high school,
Sincerity, dedication to work, taking challenging tasks head on and a bit of luck saw me through these past many years of my life and career. Today as I look back, I feel content with my achievements for these lessons of life, I owe a lot to my strong foundation as a student of the primary and St. Lawrence High
Nityananda Pai is a familiar face in the township of Moodubelle as his grocery shop named â€Pai General Stores’ is right opposite to the small road leading to the weekly market centre (Sante Katte). Nityananda and his brothers as well as a son have four business establishments in Moodubelle
I have fond memories of all my classmates. I am not at all a sports person but I have enjoyed watching my friends participate in sports. We used to have throw ball teams where everyone had to participate. While playing throw ball, I used to duck when the ball came racing towards me.
“If there was no high school in Moodubelle, my education would have stopped after the 8th standard. My parents would not have allowed me to go to Shirva or other places for my high school studies. Thanks to Fr. Abundius D’Souza and the people of Moodubelle who were chiefly responsible for starting St.
While in school, Alex had been dreaming of serving the nation by joining the Indian army. He fulfilled this dream after completing his SSLC examination in 1962. He served in the Indian army for 28 year and retired as junior commissioned officer (Honorary Subedar Major).
On the occasion of the Golden Jubilee celebration of St. Lawrence High School this year, it would be worthwhile to know the achievements of some of the distinguished past students of this prestigious institution who have excelled in the field of their choice.
To recall one’s formative years in the school is always a pleasant experience. I am no exception to this. It is indeed a rare privilege for me to write my experiences and sentiments on the Golden jubilee of my school.
B.A. Samak who took the charge from sixty-four to sixty-nine, With his intelligence and approach in planting seeds, His motivation and kindness assisted us to refine, Helped the school to get its first rank and students succeed.
On the occasion of the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of St. Lawrence High School it is appropriate to know about one of the distinguished students of the first batch of the school, Fr. Denis Castelino, who was also the top scorer in the SSLC examination (1962).
Tainted cricketer Mohnish Mishra on Tuesday accepted the statements he made during the ’sting’ operation which claimed to
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