FY 2024-25 Union Budget is a political tool

The budget was focused on winning Delhi NCT assembly elections which were held on 5th February 2025, only four days later. The budget announced massive tax relief to the middle classes. The middle classes constitute about half of the Delhi voters. In addition to the central government employees, they form the creamy layer and earn more than one lakh rupees per month. As beneficiaries of Modi bonanza, they were expected to vote out AAP from power and vote BJP...[By Philip Mudartha] [2 Comments]
Honorary Fellowship from Jayaleela Trust to deserving research students of Mumbai University Kannada Department

The Jayaleela Trust, founded by the great leader of the Billava Samaj, Jaya C. Suvarna, has been providing honorariums to deserving research students of the Kannada department of Mumbai University since last year.
Protest march held against Udupi-Kasaragod power line

Hundreds of people affiliated with Catholic Sabha’s Mangaluru and Udupi divisions conducted a demonstration in the city on Thursday, opposing the 400 kV power line project between Udupi and Kasaragod. The demonstrators, including affected residents, farmers, environmental..
Billawas Qatar Shine at Tulu Jaatre, Wins Best Stall Award

Billawas Qatar actively participated in the recently concluded Tulu Jaatre organized by Tulu Koota Qatar. As part of the event, Billawas Qatar set up a food stall named Ammana Tammana, offering a variety of delicious Mangalorean
Vittla: Urs to be held from February 19 to 22 in the name of Waliullahi Mashhoor

Urs Committee President VKM Ashraf said that an Urs will be held from February 19 to 22 in the name of Waliullahi Mashhoor, who is resting in front of the Vitla Kendra Juma Masjid in Meginapet near Vitla, which has a history of
State Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi visits the Polali-Addur bridge
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State Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi visited the Polali-Addur bridge, which is under repair, on Tuesday, inspected the work and received information from the departmental engineers.
NIPM Mangaluru hosts Vice-Chancellors Conclave 2025 to strengthen education-industry ties
The National Institute of Personnel Management (NIPM), Mangaluru Chapter, successfully hosted the Vice-Chancellors Conclave 2025 at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru, bringing together academic leaders, industry experts, and key stakeholders to discuss the future..
19th Stan Nite in Mangaluru raises funds for housing underprivileged

The 19th edition of Stan Nite, organized by United Friends, Bejai, and presented by Alfred Bennis Creations, Mangaluru, was successfully held recently at Lourdes School Ground, Bejai. The event, aimed at raising funds for the construction of 15 houses for the underprivileged..
Mayuravarma Cultural Foundation completes 15th annual convention
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When there is honesty, devotion and care along with hard work, every social work done by organizations becomes meaningful. In that regard, Mayura Varma Cultural Foundation is a model. It is commendable that such an organization is
Live Musical Concert to Raise Funds for Kidney Dialysis

Fr Muller Charitable Institutions (FMCI), in collaboration with Vincent Fernandes Cascia’s Mogachi Lahran and Team Donating Love, is set to host a Live Musical Concert in Aid of Kidney Dialysis on February 23, 2025, at the Fr Muller
Global Federation of Artists’ Associations Supporting the Artist Family

Ashok Amblamogaru, who performed in various theatre groups including Kalasangama and Mangala Kalasanther and was the star of the Oriyar Dori Asal Nataka cinema, passed away a few months ago. Realizing that his family lived in extreme
St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Diocese of Shimoga has been promoted to central council status.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society of the Diocese of Shimoga has been promoted to central council status on February 16th. On February 16th 4pm, Most Reverend Dr. Francis Serrao, S.J., Bishop of the Diocese of Shimoga, offered Mass
Colorful Orlem Fest in Malad West Orlem-2025 by AJS Marketing Mumbai

AJS Marketing Mumbai in partnership with Shreeji Group of Companies organized Orlem Fest-2025 last Sunday evening at Joseph’s Lawn, Orlem, Malad West. Wine & Gin Festival Indulge in the Finest Wine and Gin Tastings
Abu Dhabi: KCO pearl jubilee celebrations begin with Thanksgiving Eucharist at St Joseph’s Cathedral

KCO began the opening of its pearl jubilee celebrations with a Thanksgiving Eucharistic celebration on February 15 at St Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi. Fr Maxim Cardoza, OFM Cap, parish priest of St Paul’s Church, being main celebrant and concelebrated by Fr Derick D’Souza..
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