Ex-soldier dies after casting vote at home in Karnataka
Mangaluru: Madhava Prabhu, an 85-year-old resident of Wagga in Bantwal, exemplified unwavering commitment to his civic duty even in the face of illness. Admitted to a private hospital here owing to his ailment, Prabhu, a former army officer and inspector of Malaria Eradication department, died without responding to treatment on Wednesday. Also ReadRailways to run Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
MANGALURU: Newbies Capt Brijesh Chowta from the BJP and Padmaraj R Poojary from the Congress are sweating it out in BJP stronghold Dakshina Kannada constituency. While Chowta hopes to continue the BJP's winning streak in the constituency, Padmaraj is leaving no stone unturned to breach the saffron fortress. In interviews with The New Indian Express , both the candidates revealed their plans for the district and commented on various issues. Padmaraj R Poojary (Congress) What is your poll pitch? Dakshina Kannada witnessed massive development when Congress MPs represented it for over 40 years. Then the district was peaceful and had a harmonious atmosphere. Our past Congress MPs brought an airport, sea port, industries such as MRPL, ONGC etc. But BJP MPs in the last 33 years brought the 'communally sensitive' tag which has become a hurdle for investments. Due to this tag, no development took place nor any industries were started here. BJP fights election only on two matters - 'Hindutva' and Modi and they do not talk about development. There is potential for development in various sectors including education, startups, industries, cultural tourism, beaches, hill stations and nature tourism. My priority is to ensure Mangaluru to be buzzing with activities till midnight like Mumbai. Our youngsters need to stay here after completing education and get jobs and we need to utilize their talents. You have made the BJP's use of religion and Hindutva an election issue? Yes, I'm also a Hindu and my religion teaches us to respect one's own religion as well as other religions. But the BJP in the name of Hindutva is ruining the lives of backward class youth who are becoming victims to communal clashes and end up in jail or lose their lives. You have campaigned across Dakshina Kannada. How is the response from people? Response from people is positive and they trust us and we are hopeful of snatching the district from the BJP's clutches. People are fed up with the BJP and its divide and rule policy for the last three decades. They say they are fighting for Hindutva but the same BJP has ignored Satyajith Surathkal, K S Eshwarappa, C T Ravi and many OBC leaders. PM Modi held a roadshow in Mangaluru and paid tributes to social reformer Narayana Guru? What do you make out of it? I welcome Narendra Modi's visit to Mangaluru but we had high hopes that he would talk about development he brought to our district. He paid floral tributes at Brahmashree Narayana Guru circle but why didn't he visit Kudroli Brahmashree Narayana Guru Kshetra? They remembered Narayana Guru when Congress fielded Padmaraj who is a trustee at Kudroli Gokarnanatha kshetra. It is nothing but their (BJP leaders) arrogance to say Modi popularized Narayana Guru across the world through his roadshow. People across the world already knew about social reformer Narayana Guru and his principles long before the BJP was formed. How confident are you of winning this election? We have hopes that we will win by a margin of more than 70,000 votes. Will the Billava factor play a crucial role in this election? I have not done politics using caste and religion. My party has given me a ticket considering I'm one of the Billava leaders. It's my responsibility to fulfill the aspirations of everyone including my community. People from the backward class are with me. Billavas and people from all the communities will support me this time. Thousands turn up for Modi roadshow in Mangaluru Capt Brijesh Chowta (BJP) What made you decide to take this plunge into electoral politics? For someone who wishes to serve this nation, electoral politics is one process where you can impact peoples lives at the greatest scale that is unmatched. It is also a very challenging process where you are required to relentlessly serve to qualify to be their voice. Having grown up idolising leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpayee and George Fernandes whose nationalism, political aura and legacy left a strong imprint on my world view, electoral politics seemed like the best path to serve people of our region. Why should people elect Captain Brijesh Chowta? Whats your poll pitch? Hindutva and development has been my mission statement I am committed to Hindutva while development is my priority. People should elect Captain Brijesh Chowta as a representative of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi whose last 10 years of leadership has transformed Bharat forever. And I seek to emulate his actions that have transformed both Gujarat first and Bharat since 2014 to transform our wonderful region that is an ocean of possibilities. How do you see your transition from a military officer to active politics as a Lok Sabha candidate? To be honest, it is just a different uniform that I sport. The mission, the machinery, the method may have a different avatar but essentially, for me nothing has changed. Because both institutions, our army and the BJP, are driven by the motto of #NationFirst. And a Fauji is a Fauji forever. The role may have changed, the goal is the same, the uniform may have changed, the duty is the same - the welfare of Bharat. How is the response from people during campaigning? It is very heartening to note how eager common people are to bring Modiji back to power and with the largest mandate ever. In the remotest corners of our region, we can see how people have been touched by the various efforts that have taken place in the last ten years be it clean tap water reaching every home, or toilets or the DBT of various schemes. Modi ki Guarantee has peoples trust because it is based not on promise alone but on performance, not on dynastic sentiments but on delivery. Especially, our #NariShakti, the women across our constituency, have taken it upon themselves to ensure we are part of our PM Modis mission 2047 and are heading out to ensure every booth is a BJP booth. Has the ticket denial to incumbent MP Nalin Kumar Kateel hurt the sentiments of party workers? These are stories cooked up by vested interests. As our incumbent MP Nalin Kumar Kateel himself has said, and all of us as karyakartas believe, our party is one where our internal democracy is equally vibrant and senior leaders have always made for youth to be part of the party mechanism in a very graceful and organic manner. The endless sea of saffron that turned up both for my nomination rally, where Nalin Kumar Kateel stood by me throughout and during our PM Modis roadshow is the strongest answer to those who are trying to float such baseless rumours. For a BJP karyakarta, it was, is and will always be Nation First, Party Next, Self Last. 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Railways to run special trains for elections in Karnataka
Mangaluru: Anticipating a surge in travel demand during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and aiming to ease the burden of summer travel, railway authorities have unveiled special train services connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru Central. A press release issued by the South Western Railway said Train No. 06553 Bengaluru Mangaluru Central Special is set to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Special Election-Bound Trains to Serve Karnataka
Special Election-Bound Trains to Serve Karnataka Anticipating a surge in travel demand during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and aiming to ease the burden of summer travel, railway authorities have unveiled special train services connecting Bengaluru with Mangaluru Central. A press release issued by the South Western Railway said Train No. 06553 Bengaluru - Mangaluru Central Special is set to depart from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru at 6:00 PM on April 25 (Thursday), reaching Mangaluru Central at 10 AM the following day. Train No. 06554 Mangaluru Central - Bengaluru Special will depart from Mangaluru Central at 12 PM on April 26 (Friday), arriving at Sir. M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru at 3 AM the next day. Additionally, South Western Railway authorities have announced the Yesvantpur Kundapur special express to connect Bengaluru with Udupi. Train No. 06547 will leave Yesvantpur in Bengaluru on April 25 at 11:20 PM, arriving at Kundapur the following day at 10:45 AM. The return journey from Kundapur to Yesvantpur, Train No. 06548, is scheduled to depart from Kundapur at 11:20 AM on April 26, reaching Yesvantpur at 9:50 PM on the same day. These special trains have been introduced with voting slated for 14 out of the 28 Lok Sabha seats on April 26. The aim is to facilitate seamless travel for voters from the coastal region, Railways said.
IN-LAND BUILDERS Iconic New Commercial Building INLAND BUSINESS PARK to be Inaugurated on April 28
IN-LAND BUILDERS Iconic New Commercial Building INLAND BUSINESS PARK to be Inaugurated on April 28 Mangaluru: IN-LAND Builders is set to inaugurate its state-of-the-art commercial projectINLAND BUSINESS PARKon April 28, 2024. Located on Bejai Main Road,in close proximity toBharat Mall, KSRTC Main Bus Terminus, and a myriad of big business establishments, Inland Business Park will [] The post IN-LAND BUILDERS Iconic New Commercial Building INLAND BUSINESS PARK to be Inaugurated on April 28 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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In Mangaluru, Python With 11 Air Gun Pellets Found Entangled In Net; Rescued
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Zero Shadow Day: What it is and why Bengaluru experiences it?
'Zero shadow day' in Bengaluru today due to Earth's axial tilt, making shadows disappear briefly. Astronomical Society of India explains the event. Similar occurrences in Chennai, Mangaluru. Witness this natural wonder without your shadow.
Rise above emotions on Mekedatu, says Annamalai
MANGALURU: Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Tuesday said people of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu should rise above emotions and work for the betterment of both states on the Mekedatu project and Cauvery water sharing. 100 percent, there is (water) problem in Karnataka and there is no dispute about it. Water is an issue in Bengaluru. But that is because of Congress misgovernance. Today, we need to rise above emotions and think about the welfare of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The Mekedatu dam project will take its course as per rules. There is Cauvery Water Management Authority which will decide after considering all aspects, he said. The Mekedatu project is a contentious issue between the two states, and the DMK manifesto for the Lok Sabha election said the party will not allow the project to happen. The election for all the 39 Lok Sabha constituencies in Tamil Nadu was held in the first phase on April 19. On BJPs advertisement in newspapers asking whether the Kannadigas share of Cauvery water should be released to other states, he said sharing of water is decided based on the formula and taking into account the rain situation. He added that he will not speak like a parochial politician when it comes to the two states. To another query on the issue, he said,There are Central government and Supreme Court orders and the water management body constituted in 2008 which Modiji set it up properly in 2018. This order will be fair to all states and will not cause injustice to any state. There is no need to mix politics in this, he said. He alleged that the Congress government in Karnataka and DMK government in Tamil Nadu are trying to set a political narrative by falsely accusing the BJP-led Union government of meting out injustice to them in drought and flood relief, respectively. But one has to find out what these states got when UPA and NDA were in power to know that NDA went by a formula-based approach and did not do injustice. The former IPS officer alleged that law and order has worsened after the Congress government came to power in the state and blamed it on Congress appeasement politics. That is why Neha Hiremath was murdered like this, he commented. He also took objection to the statements of Home Minister G Parameshwar and other Congress leaders on the incident.
Since 1991, Mangaluru, or the Dakshina Kannada seat, has continuously elected a BJP member to Parliament. This time the BJP has denied a ticket to its three-term MP and former state president Nalin Kumar Kateel and has fielded a young face, Captain Brijesh Chowta. The Congress has fielded Billava Padmaraj, who is a lawyer by profession
Can Congress breach BJP fortress in Dakshina Kannada?
MANGALURU: Dakshina Kannada, one of the key Lok Sabha constituencies in Karnataka, is likely to witness a close contest between the ruling Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it goes to polls on Friday (April 26). As many as 17,96,826 people are eligible to vote and decide the fate of two key candidates - Capt Brijesh Chowta (BJP) and Padmaraj R (Congress) among others. The segment is home to 1,876 polling stations. The contest this time seems to be heading for a close fight between the Congress and BJP as both candidates are entering the electoral fray for the first time. This time, the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), which polled 46,839 votes in the 2019 General Elections, has not fielded a candidate and Congress is likely to benefit from it. Also, activist Mahesh Shetty Timarody and team is holding a campaign across the district urging people to opt for None of the Above (NOTA) as he claims that the Congress and BJP have failed to ensure justice in the Sowjanya rape and murder case. More than 50,000 people may opt for NOTA and it will cut into the BJP votes. However, it will only reduce BJPs lead and ultimately Brijesh Chowta will win without doubt, feels Gopal, an autorickshaw driver said. He said he has been a supporter of the BJP, but this time he would press the NOTA button in support of Sowjanya. The electioneering in the district revolves around the issues of Hindutva and development. While the Congress has been aggressively campaigning against the BJP accusing it of hampering development by disturbing peace, the BJP is seeking votes for Hindutva and PM Narendra Modi. Babu Gowda from Kalleri in Belthangady said, The BJP should come to power to protect Hindus. He said this citing the recent Hubballi stabbing incident. Shantappa Naik from Karaya village said they need different parties ruling the State and the Centre. Sadananda, an automobile workshop owner in Uppinangady, said that people will vote for Modi as there is no strong PM candidate in the I.N.D.I.A bloc. We need a strong leader at the national level, he felt. On whether Billavas would vote for Padmaraj since he is from their community, Sadananda said, If that was the case, senior Congress leader Janardhana Poojary should have won. But he has lost several times. Also, many people do not know who Padmaraj is. BJP will most likely win, but the margin may come down, he said. Narayana Poojary, a beedi worker from Perne from Puttur Assembly constituency, said that he will vote for Padmaraj. Price rise has affected the poor. BJP MPs have not done any development work nor do they help the needy. We need change this time, he said. Devaki,70, and Chandravathi, another beedi worker from Perne, said they are benefiting from the guarantee schemes of the Siddaramaiah government and would vote for the Congress. Mashudha, a teacher from Kalladka in Bantwal taluk, said, Hindutva alone is not sufficient to survive. We need someone who will bring developments to our district, she said. However, Chetana, a resident of Uppinangady, said they do not need freebies and she will vote for PM Modi and the BJP based on development while some of the women said they are getting guarantees but they will vote for Modi. Surendra Prasad from Belthangady said the Billava factor may have some impact as some of the BJP supporters from the community are now supporting Padmaraj. BJPs lead will reduce if the caste politics works out, he said.
Annamalai Criticizes Congress' Handling of Neha Murder Case in Karnataka
Mangaluru : Tamil Nadu BJP State President K Annamalai has expressed concerns over the influence of appeasement politics on law and order in Karnataka. Annamalai, who was in Dakshina Kannada on Tuesday to support party candidate Capt Brijesh Chowta, expressed disappointment over the handling of the Neha murder case by the Congress government in the state. At a press conference, he contrasted the responses of Congress and BJP leaders, praising the latter for their compassionate approach and support for the victim's family. Since the Congress assumed power, law and order seem to be directed by appeasement politics rather than following a straight path, remarked Annamalai, a former IPS officer. He further criticized political leaders, including the Home Minister, for their statements on the matter. Annamalai also voiced dissatisfaction with the Congress's narrative on drought relief, citing statistics that indicate greater support from the NDA government compared to the UPA. While the UPA provided only 8 percent of the requested relief during its 10- year tenure, the NDA has allocated 38 percent between 2014 and 2022. Despite this, ruling parties in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka continue to disseminate a narrative that the central government is neglecting its responsibilities, he added.
BJP candiate Captain Brijesh Chowtas task sheet for Dakshina Kannada released
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28-year-old Youth Dies ofHeart AttackduringSleep
28-year-old Youth Dies of Heart Attack during Sleep Mangaluru:In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old youth died ofa heart attackwhile sleepingat Kolya, Kaneeruthota here, on April 23. According to family members, on April 22 night, Jeethesh had dinner along with his family and went tosleep. But on April 23, he did not wake up, whenthe family [] The post 28-year-old Youth Dies ofHeart AttackduringSleep appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru: Shooting of Konkani movie `POYONN' begins - Daijiworld.com
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Holy tour: Mangaluru Catholics miss voting, draw flak
MANGALURU: A Holy tour to Europe during the Lok Sabha election by the priests and parishioners of St Francis Xavier Church, Bejai, has invited sharp criticism from the general public especially from the community people. As many as 96 people including seven priests left Mangaluru on April 15 for the 17-day Europe tour organised by Globe Travels. The group includes churchs parish priest and Mangalore Diocese PRO, Fr JB Saldanha and Lourdes Central School Principal Robert DSouza. The holy tour will cover eight countries including Rome, Vatican, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Germany and Czech Republic. They will be back only on May 1 and will, hence, miss voting on April 26. The travelers had booked their foreign tour months before the poll dates were announced and were sad to know that they will miss voting in the crucial election. A traveler stated that he had expected polling to be in the month of May and could not afford to cancel the tour because of high cancellation charges. A majority of the travellers who are aged above 60 years are on the holy tour to fulfill their religious vows. Meanwhile, the priests joining the foreign tour came as a big surprise to many Bejai parishioners. Three out of the seven priests belong to Bejai church and they had not announced their unavailability in the church for religious duties for such a long time. It is customary for the priests to inform the parishioners if they are going to be out of station for a long duration, said a parishioner. Another parishioner said the priests of Bejai church even refrained from encouraging the parishioners to cast their vote in the election as they had no moral right to do so. The issue gained traction on Tuesday after Archbishop of Goa, Filipe Neri Cadinal Ferrao, gave a call to the Catholics to abstain from going on holiday and pilgrimage on the voting day for the sake of casting vote which he called as a sacred duty. He said the people will be failing seriously in their important civic responsibility if they fail to vote and it would be a disservice to the nation.
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CR Bobbys directorial debut, 'Just Married', wraps shoot
Shine Shetty and Ankita Amar's starrer, Just Married , has wrapped up shooting. The romantic drama, starring an ensemble cast including Devaraj, Shruthi Krishna, Anup Bhandari, Shriman, Ravi Shankar Gowda, Ravi Bhat, Sakshi Agarwal, Shruthi Hariharan, and Achyuth Kumar in pivotal roles, was shot over a twenty-day schedule in Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Chickmangaluru. Post-production work is currently underway. With Just Married , Ajaneesh Loknath and CR Bobby, known for their contributions to popular Kannada films, are venturing into production for the first time. The upcoming film, made under ABBS Studios banner, also marks Bobby's directorial debut. Just Married will have Ajaneesh taking on the additional role of music director and will feature six songs, including the track 'Abhimaani Agi Hodge,' with lyrics penned by Pramod Maravante and vocals by Vijay Prakash, which was recently released. The story of Just Married is penned by CR Bobby. She also co-wrote the screenplay along with Dhananjay. The film's dialogues are penned by Raghu Niduvalli. PG (Parthiban) and Ashik Kusugol are handling the cinematography, with Amar overseeing the art direction, and stunt choreography is being handled by Vikram Mor, Sahas, Baba Bhaskar, and Shanthi Aravind.
BJP claims of appeasement politics absurd: Karnataka Minister Santosh Lad
VIJAYAPURA: Expressing grief over the brutal murder of student Neha Hiremath recently in Hubballi, Labour Minister Santosh Lad accused the BJP of trying to turn the issue into a religious one to gain political mileage out of a tragic incident. Addressing media persons here on Sunday, he said the BJP always looks for a communal angle into tragic and unfortunate incidents. I am asking the BJP, if the accused were a Hindu, will it take up the issue with the same intensity that it has taken now as the accused belongs to the Muslim community. We have seen murders taking place in Mangaluru also, but the BJP did not make those an issue because there was no Hindu-Muslim angle. The party raises only those criminal acts as its issue if that suits its political ideology, he said. The minister said the Congress treats everyone equally and never tries to politicise such sensitive issues. Replying to allegations that the Congress appeasement politics is leading to such crimes, Lad called the allegation rubbish and absurd. How can any sane government ever support or encourage people to murder. We accept political allegations, but it is too absurd that the Congress is instigating people to commit crimes such as murder, he shot back. Claiming that according to a report, some six rapes take place everyday in Gujarat, the minister asked BJP leaders, including MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, to raise their voice in support of the victims and go to Gujarat. According to the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), over 13 lakh women have gone missing in the country between 2021-22, but the BJP never raises the issue, he said. Stating that the BJP has no guts to talk on development, falling GDP, inflation, poverty and unemployment, and raises issues such as Hindu-Muslim, Pakistan, Ram Temple etc. The BJP is raising these issues deliberately because they have nothing to say on the development. They have kept hoodwinking people, therefore they cannot talk on development now, the minister said. He claimed that since the BJP got exposed on the development front, people of Karnataka will not support the party in the LS polls. The Congress is going to win at least 15 seats in the LS election, he said.
FOCII 2024: FMM Hosts Inspirational Obstetrics and Gynaecology Teaching Program and Perineal Tear Repair Workshop Mangaluru: In a bid to revolutionize the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Father Muller Medical College (FMMC) hosted the PG Teaching Program and Perineal Tear Repair Workshop as part of FOCII 2024, the Focused Obstetric Course, at the Decennial [] The post FOCII 2024: FMM Hosts Inspirational Obstetrics and Gynaecology Teaching Program and Perineal Tear Repair Workshop appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Congress Minister urges EC to probe release of Rs two crore to BJP
BENGALURU: Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Sunday went hammer and tong against the Income Tax department, specifically the officer who released Rs 2 crore cash belonging to the BJP, that was seized during a raid by election staff. He urged the Election Commission of India to conduct a probe into the incident. It is the first such case in the country that a decision was made at lightning speed and an order issued to release the cash. Its a surgical strike on democracy, he said at a press conference. Meanwhile, Munish Moudgil, MCC Nodal Officer, Bengaluru Urban district, has maintained that the seized cash has not been released, and an FIR was registered on Sunday. ...the cash remains seized by Karnataka police and the case is under investigation, says a press release. The Income Tax authorities have not found ground to seize the cash for IT violation, it added. BJP leaders illegally transported Rs 2crore cash that was seized by election officials in Cottonpet on Saturday afternoon. Income Tax officials were also informed about this. However, the IT authorities gave a clean chit and in just four hours, passed an order to return the money to the BJP. How could this be possible? he questioned. He alleged that BJP leaders are misusing officials and conducting elections in a manner that is an insult to the system. The BJP, with some documents, claimed that it drew Rs 5 crore from Canara Bank on March 27 and kept it, and said the money was being sent to Mysuru, Chamarajanagar and Mangaluru as election expenditure of its candidates, Byre Gowda said. Chamarajanagar BJP candidate has already accounted to the Election Commission that Rs 57 lakh has been spent, Rs 70 lakh was spent in Mysuru and Rs 50 lakh in Mangaluru. Now if Rs 2 crore is added, wont the ceiling of election expenditure of Rs 95 lakh for each candidate be exceeded? Did IT authorities investigate this? he questioned. He also questioned the authenticity of the documents BJP produced to reclaim the seized money. Did BJP not spend a single rupee on elections in the past month? If we also transact like this, will you waive all our transactions? he said. He also raised the issue of physical transaction of money when digital transfer is possible, and pointed out that there is a law that monetary transactions above Rs 50,000 must be done through bank account or cheque. The model code of conduct says that during elections, transactions of more than Rs 20,000 should be done through cheques. It is unfortunate that officials did not pay heed to the law. Isnt it money laundering to transfer Rs 2 crore in violation of the law or without prior information? Or are BJP leaders running a new money laundering racket with the help of election officials? he thundered.
Congress Urges Caution Amid Murder of Neha Hiremath, Condemns BJP's Love Jihad Narrative
Mangaluru: In the wake of the tragic murder of Neha Hiremath, the Congress party is proceeding with caution, ensuring the sensitive matter is handled appropriately and safeguarding against any potential politicization by the BJP. While BJP leaders have defined the incident as a case of Love Jihad, Congress has rebuked BJP for politicizing the tragedy during the election period. Neha Hiremath, daughter of Niranjan Hiremath, a Congress corporator of Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation, was fatally stabbed on the college campus last Thursday. Fayaz, her former classmate, the accused, has been apprehended by the police. According to sources Fayaz, hailing from Belagavi district, had persistently pursued Neha's attention. Neha had told her family about Fayaz's advances. It is said that Neha's family's efforts to arrange marriage proposals for her incensed Fayaz. The BJP has unequivocally termed this incident as an instance of Love Jihad. This is a clear case of Love Jihad. Neha's refusal to comply with Fayaz's proposal led to her tragic demise, Hubballi-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai told Deccan Chronicle. He has also criticized the state government's handling of the case, questioning the emergence of photos from Fayaz's mobile and their subsequent circulation on social media. MLA Aravind Bellad further accused the Congress of fostering an environment conducive to anti-social elements due to its appeasement policies, lamenting the lack of security guarantees for women. In response, Congress leaders are striving to counter the BJP's narrative while ensuring statements are not misconstrued. BJP is exploiting the situation for political gains. Any attempt to polarize will only benefit them, remarked a senior Congress leader, who did not want to be quoted. Hanagal Congress MLA Srinivas Mane emphasized the need for sensitivity and responsibility in handling the situation, urging restraint from political maneuvering. Labor Minister and senior Congress leader Santosh Lad, while refraining from extensive comment, noted that the BJP tends to politicize such incidents. Appropriate action has been taken, with the arrest of the accused and ongoing investigation, he stated. As the BJP intensifies its offensive, Congress remains vigilant, striving to address the incident impartially without affiliating it with any caste or community. With elections approaching, Congress wants to avoid alienating any community or caste while ensuring justice for Neha Hiremath.
St Anthonys Ashram Jeppu observes Benefactors Day
St Anthonys Ashram Jeppu observes Benefactors Day Mangaluru: St Anthonys Charitable Institutes, Jeppu Mangalore celebrated Benefactors Day on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at St Anthonys Chapel, Jeppu. Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul DSouza, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Mangalore offered the thanksgiving Eucharist Mass. Fr J. B. Crasta, Director, and Fr Gilbert DSouza, Chaplain, Fr [] The post St Anthonys Ashram Jeppu observes Benefactors Day appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
12-yr-old killed in lightning in Karnataka many parts of state get rain
BENGALURU/KALABURGI : A 12- year old boy, died after he was struck by lightning in Narona village of Aland taluk, Kalaburgi on Saturday afternoon. The boy has been identified as Mahesh Tegginamani. His father Nagaraj, sustained severe burn injuries due to the lightning, and was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment. India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials said that all areas of North Karnataka, barring Raichur, Yadgir, Dharwad and Haveri, experienced severe lightning and thunder showers, and predicted thunder showers coupled with lightning for most parts of Karnataka for the next two days. The officials also noted that Coastal Karnataka had experienced hail stones and heavy rainfall on Friday. However, South Interior Karnataka did not experience any thunder or lightning. Kumta in Uttara Kannada district recorded 13cms rain, Gokarna recorded 10cms rain, Manki recorded 8cms rain, till Saturday morning. Koppa and Kammardi recorded 7cms rain each, while Mangaluru, Udupi and Jayapura in Chikkamagaluru recorded 6cms rain each. Kundapur, Balehonnur and Chikkamagaluru recorded 5cms rain. Senior scientist at IMD A Prasad said that due to the presence of a trough from Comorin area to south Telangana in lower tropospheric levels, most parts of north and coastal Karnataka are experiencing heavy rainfall. Wherever the convergence is moving, there is an updraft which is leading to thunder showers. The intensity is more in North Interior Karnataka and surrounding areas. Bengaluru on the other hand experienced light rainfall. While residents in some areas of Sarjapura, HSR and Bommanahalli said there were hail stones; IMD officials and Karnataka State Natural Disaster and Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) said that no hail storms were recorded in their rain gauges. Explaining the situation in Bengaluru, Scientist-E of IMD Chanabasagouda S Patil said that the pre-monsoon showers are delayed this season. It was supposed to start in March, but the city has not witnessed any good rain even after 50 days delay. There is development of high pressure cell 2.1 km above the mean sea level. This anti-circulation is not allowing the formation of clumino-nimbus clouds, which is why Bengaluru is not experiencing heavy rainfall. It is also because of the El Nino effect. As per IMD bulletin, the city recorded no rainfall. HAL and KIA recorded trace (less than 0.1mm) rainfall, on till 5.30pm. As per KSNDMC Anekal recorded 12mm rainfall, Doddatuguru 11mm and Sunehalli 10mm. Rajajinagar, Vijayanagar, Kengeri, Begur, Billekanahalli, Kodigehalli, Bagaluru, Bommanahalli, Arsikere, BTM, Tavarekere, Cholanayakanahalli, Bellandur, Hampinagar, Padarayanapura and Taverekere received 5-7mm rainfall.
Former Mangaluru Mayor Kavita Sanil of Congress joins BJP
A two-time Congress councillor of Mangaluru City Corporation council, she was a chairperson of the Standing Committee for Public Health, Education and Social Justice
Lightning Strikes Claim Two Lives in Karnataka
Representational Image. (Photo: AP/File) Representational Image. (Photo: AP/File) MANGALURU: Two individuals lost their lives to lightning strikes on April 20. One person died in Udupi district, while the other incident occurred in Kalaburagi district. Most parts of the Coastal and North Karnataka region received rain on Friday and Saturday. Officials said that Nithin Poojary of Palakda village died due to a lightning strike in Kanthavara village of Udupi district on Saturday at 5 am. Meanwhile, 10-year-old Mahesh died due to lightning while returning home in Narona village of Aland Taluk on Saturday afternoon. In Udupi district, rain also partially damaged 10 houses in Kundapura Taluk. Two houses in Nitte village of Karkala Taluk were partially damaged due to lightning. IMD has forecasted thunderstorms with lightning accompanied by gusty winds, with wind speeds reaching 30-40 Kmph likely at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka on April 20 and 21.
Air India Express flight from Saudi Arabia to Mangaluru diverted to Bengaluru
Bengaluru: An Air India Express flight with 130 passengers on board from Damman International Airport in Saudi Arabia to Mangaluru was diverted to Bengaluru on Saturday morning due to inclement weather. Flight IX 886 finally reached Mangaluru International Airport 7.15 hours later than scheduled. According to an Air India Express spokesperson, Due to inclement weather, our flight from Dammam to Mangaluru was diverted to Bengaluru. In compliance with the permissible duty time limits, we organised fresh crew to operate the flight with a delay. Mysuru man leaves behind wedding diamond ring at passport office, gets it back A source said, The flight departed from Damman airport at 10.20 pm (local time) and was to reach Mangaluru at 6.10 am. Instead it was diverted to Kempegowda International Airport. It remained here for hours and finally left at 12.15 pm for Mangaluru. It reached Mangaluru airport by 1.15 pm, he added. The airline spokesperson added, Food and refreshments were provided to impacted guests. We regret the delay and inconvenience caused due to circumstances beyond our control. A security source at Kempegowda International Airport confirmed the incident.
St Aloysius Holds Professional Day and Valedictory Ceremony of ECCELENZA 2024
St Aloysius Holds Professional Day and Valedictory Ceremony of ECCELENZA 2024 Mangaluru: The Department of Commerce (Professional), St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, in association with ISDC, organized Professional Day and the Valedictory of Eccelenza Tables of Tibet on April 18, at Fr L F Rasquinha Hall, LCRI Block of the University. Dr [] The post St Aloysius Holds Professional Day and Valedictory Ceremony of ECCELENZA 2024 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru: 34th graduation ceremony of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital held Daijiworld.com
PM Modi to hold rallies in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura today
PM Modi to hold rallies in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura today Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bengaluru and neighbouring Chikkaballapura district for the Lok Sabha poll campaign on Saturday. He will address mega rallies both in Bengaluru and Chikkaballapura. Modi held mega rallies in Kalaburagi and Shivamogga last month. On April 14, he addressed a rally in Mysuru, during which he shared the dais with JD(S) patriarch and former Prime Minister H D Deve Gowda, and later held a roadshow in Mangaluru. According to the state BJP, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address a mega public meeting at Chokkahalli village in Chikkaballapura district at 2 PM, covering Chikkballapur and Kolar Lok Sabha constituencies, and later at 4 PM he will participate in a massive rally in Bengaluru's palace ground, covering Bangalore North, Bangalore South, Bangalore Central and Bangalore Rural segments. Bangalore -North, South and Central have been BJP's bastions, while Rural is represented by Congress' D K Suresh, brother of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Former Minister K Sudhakar is the BJP candidate from Chikkballapur, its alliance partner JD(S) has fielded M Mallesh Babu from Kolar Lok Sabha segment. BJP's sitting MPs Tejasvi Surya and P C Mohan are candidates from Bangalore South and Central respectively. Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje is in the fray from Bangalore North. In Bangalore Rural Deve Gowda's son-in-law and eminent cardiologist Dr C N Manjunath is contesting on a BJP ticket as per the arrangement with alliance partner JD(S). Karnataka is going for polls in two phases. While14 Lok Sabha segments in the southern part of the state are going for election on April 26, in the second phase voting for the northern districts will be held on May 7.
More Dubai-Mangaluru flights cancelled
Nexus Mall Hosts Cashew Festival in Mangaluru | For Cashew Lovers | Inshorts - Inshorts
Nexus Mall Hosts Cashew Festival in Mangaluru | For Cashew Lovers | Inshorts Inshorts
94.49 per cent turnout in Bluru for VFH, record 97.47 per cent in Dakshina Kannada
BENGALURU: Under the Vote from Home initiative, 94.49 per cent voters aged 85 years and above and the persons with disabilities exercised their franchise in Bengaluru South, North and Central constituencies till the end of the six-day polling at 6 am on Thursday. As per records from the returning officers, out of 6,407 voters 6.206 senior citizens and 201 specially abled voters 6,054 exercised their franchise. While 81 voters who had registered under Form 12 of the Election Commission of India had passed away, 230 were not available when officials reached their homes and were considered absent and 42 of them did not vote despite being present at home. According to officials, Bengaluru South topped with 95.56 per cent voting (2,411 of 2,523 voted). Bengaluru Central recorded 94.40 per cent voting with 1,720 of 1,822 voting. Bengaluru North reported 93.26 per cent with 1,923 of 2,062 voters exercising their franchise. In Dakshina Kannada Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada recorded a voter turnout of 97.47 per cent under the Vote from Home initiative. In all, 8,010 senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PwD) had opted for Vote from Home and 7,807 exercised their franchise till Thursday. The three-day voting from home began on April 15 and ended on April 17. Out of the 6,053 voters in the 85-year category, 5,878 exercised their franchise and of the 1,957 PwDs, 1,929 cast their vote from home. Of the remaining 202 registered voters, 66 passed away and 136 did not exercise their franchise even after a second visit of the officials.
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These Mangalureans are covering great distances for great company and better health
Mangaluru Runners Club, a diverse community of runners brought together by their shared passion for running and commitment to living a healthy and active lifestyle, started as a small group of six people
Acid attack victim writes CET in Mangaluru
The girl and her two classmates have applied for the second attempt of II PU examination which commences on April 29
Cashew Fest in Mangaluru from April 19th to 21st - Daijiworld.com
Cashew Fest in Mangaluru from April 19th to 21st Daijiworld.com
Excelling at St Aloysius: Students Triumph in ACCA Examinations
Excelling at St Aloysius: Students Triumph in ACCA Examinations Mangaluru: In a remarkable display of academic prowess, three students from St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) have achieved the prestigious status of ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) affiliation while concurrently pursuing their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree. Rishon Alton Dsilva, Chris James Dsouza, and [] The post Excelling at St Aloysius: Students Triumph in ACCA Examinations appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Congress, BJP Lock Horns in Karnataka as LS Polls Get Closer
Congress and BJP logo Congress and BJP logo Mangaluru: As the political arena heats up with the forthcoming Parliament election, all eyes are on the Congress and BJP, each vying for supremacy. While BJP claims to sweep all 28 seats, the Congress is aiming to grab at least 20 seats. An interesting question looms large in the minds of both the voters and party workers alike: will the 135 seats held by Congress in the 228-member Karnataka assembly help its prospects in the upcoming election? Both camps present convincing arguments. While Congress says that its sizable assembly presence will surely sway the tide in its favor, BJP counters by pointing to historical data where despite reigning in the state, Congress failed to beat the BJP in the parliament election. In Karnataka politics, the statistics speak volumes. Over the past four elections, Congress has failed to break into double digits in the state. BJP leaders argue that past elections have shown a divergence in voting patterns between assembly and parliamentary contests. For instance, despite Congress holding 122 seats in the 2013 assembly elections, the following parliamentary election (in 2014) saw the BJP clinch 17 seats compared to the Congress party's 9. A similar trend continued in 2019, with BJP sweeping 25 seats while Congress and JD(S) managed only one each, even when the latter coalition held power in the state assembly. Despite these trends, Karnataka's electoral history reveals interesting facts. There are instances where the party with a stronger assembly presence also reaped greater parliamentary rewards. In 1999, Congress, led by SM Krishna, formed the state government and secured 18 out of 28 parliamentary seats, overshadowing BJP's tally of 7. In the 1994 assembly elections, Janata Dal, led by HD Devegowda, won 115 seats and formed the state government, and in the parliament election held two years later (1996), the party achieved a record by winning 16 seats. Under the banner of the United Front, Gowda became the Prime Minister of India. Similarly, in 1989, Congress almost swept the assembly polls with 178 seats. In the same year's parliamentary election, the party won 27 out of 28 seats, with the remaining one going to Janata Dal. Congress maintained its strength in the 1991 parliamentary election, securing 23 seats. However, in the 1984 parliamentary election, despite the Janata Party being in power in the state, Congress won 24 seats. These instances show that sometimes the party in power in the state wins more seats, while at other times, it doesn't. The correlation between state and parliamentary outcomes, however, is not always straightforward. Strong electoral waves have often defied conventional expectations. The 1985 elections saw Congress, under Rajiv Gandhi, outperformed the incumbent Janata Party government, buoyed by the wave following Indira Gandhi's demise. Meanwhile, the Vajpayee wave bolstered the BJP's fortunes in 1998, despite the Janata Dal holding power in Karnataka. Yet, in 1999, SM Krishna's leadership propelled Congress to victory in both assembly and parliamentary arenas, surpassing BJP's parliamentary tally. Despite Congress's hold on the state in 2014 and the Congress-JD(S) coalition in 2019, BJP capitalized on the Modi wave to secure more seats in Karnataka. With Congress setting its sights on winning 20 parliamentary seats in Karnataka, the party faces the daunting task of highlighting BJP's shortcomings while showcasing its achievements to counter the Modi wave. While Congress leaders are confident that all its MLAs are toiling by reaching out to the people, especially the success of guarantee schemes, the BJP is banking on Modi's accomplishments and Congress's failures to bolster its electoral prospects. As the political landscape evolves, the ultimate verdict will rest on whether the voters bend towards the Modi wave or sway towards a Congress resurgence in Karnataka.
ST Aloysius Conducts National Level Chemistry Fest Analyst 2024
ST Aloysius Conducts National Level Chemistry Fest Analyst 2024 Mangaluru: The Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Chemistry, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), organised a one-day National level intercollegiate fest ANALYST-2024 for the Undergraduate and Postgraduate students on April 16, 2024, in Fr L F Rasquinha auditorium, LCRI block. 300 participants [] The post ST Aloysius Conducts National Level Chemistry Fest Analyst 2024 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
This Mangaluru Artist's Oil Painting Catches PM Narendra Modi's Attention
When the artist came to know about PM Modis roadshow in the city, he decided to use his skills to make a BJP leaders oil painting portrait.
Father Muller Medical College Inaugurates Hemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre on World Hemophilia Day Mangaluru:Father Muller Medical College celebrated World Hemophilia Day with the inaugural ceremony of the Father Muller Haemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre. The event took place on 17th April 2024, at 11:00 am, at the DM Hall in the Library Building. The ceremony was [] The post Father Muller Medical College Inaugurates Hemophilia Comprehensive Care Centre on World Hemophilia Day appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
42 JD(S) members join Congress in Mangaluru
42 JD(S) members join Congress in Mangaluru Mangaluru: Upset over the BJP-JD(S) coalition, 42 JD(S) office bearers joined Congress at a programme in the DCC office here on Tuesday. DCC president K Harish Kumar and KPCC campaign committee chairperson Vinay Kumar Sorake welcomed the JD(S) workers to the party. Sorake said the guarantee schemes of [] The post 42 JD(S) members join Congress in Mangaluru appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Prime Minister Modis Mangaluru roadshow a big hit, says BJP district president
Seven injured as under-construction bridge collapses near Mangaluru
Seven persons were injured after an under-construction bridge collapsed at Mallippady in Bantwal on Tuesday
LS polls: Fishermen in Dakshin Kannada weigh-in support for PM Modi; appreciate central schemes, initiatives By Suchitra Mukherjee Lauding Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, the fishermen community in Dakshin Kannada district has affirmed confidence in the promises assured for them by the Bharatiya Janata Party in its election manifesto. The fishermen community also praised the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMSSY) and said the scheme is benefiting them, adding that they will support PM Modi in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, as they expect getting more benefits in his third term. A significant population in Mangaluru, Karnataka, belongs to the fishermen community and will play an important role as voters in the upcoming elections. Naveen Bangera, the Vice President of the Fishing Board Association, Karnataka, told ANI that a total of 20 fishermen communities reside in Karnataka. The coastal fishermen were known as Mogera, Marakala, Bestha, Meenagara, Bowi, Koli, Ambiga, etc. The fishermen community in Karnataka comprises 70 lakh people, out of which, 1,20,000 fisherman live in the Dakshin Kannada district. The Department maintains one major and 10 minor ports between Mangalore in the south and Karwar in the north. The only major port is the New Mangalore Port. The minor ports are located at Karwar, Old Mangalore, Belekeri, Tadadi, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Kundapur, Hangarakatta, Malpe and Padubidri ports, he said. Bangera said that due to less rainfall this year, the fisherman are facing problems and loss in business, but they are still optimistic regarding the promises made by BJP in its manifesto. This year, our fish business is not going that well. We are getting very few fish and are at loss because there is very little rainfall...Apart from this, the polluted water being released by industries also leads to death of fish, and we incur losses. He thanked BJP government of bringing a separate Ministry of Fisheries and other schemes that are benefiting fishermen. The first thing that the Central Government did after the arrival of PM Modi, was to give us a separate Ministry of Fisheries. Our Purushottam Rupala ji is a Minister of State. After his arrival, the Central Government launched the Matsya Sampada Scheme. It is a five-year plan under which a Rs 20,000 crore reserve has been given for converting small boats into big boats, he said. Under the scheme, the general community and male fishermen get 40 per cent subsidy up to Rs 40 lakh. While, female fishermen and SC, ST community gets 60 per cent subsidy up to Rs 72 lakhs. If those with small or traditional boats want to scrap it, there is a subsidy of up to Rs 2 lakh. There is subsidy up to 50 per cent of the project cost of building an ice plant, he added. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is being implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy. It aims to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector with a highest ever investment of Rs 20,050 crores for a period of five years, with effect from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in all the States/Union Territories He said that the Sagarmal Scheme has led to two outer harbours being built in Karnataka. He affirmed confidence that BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' has good announcements for the fishermen. Till now, whatever announcement Modi ji has made for the fishermen has been fulfilled for us, hence, we hope that whatever was announced in the Sankalp Patra will also be fulfilled, Bangera said. Modi ji has given us a lot of benefits, so we will vote for him in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections,' he added. Drawing a comparison with the Congress-ruled Karnataka government, he said that subsidy given by the state government is We need diesel to run our boats. There is subsidy of 300 liters, which is very little. The number of boating booths is also insufficient. We request for building more booths as there are very few places to park our boats, he said. Kiran Kanchan, a boat owner, said that due to less fishing this time, it has become difficult for the fishermen to repay their loans. The subsidy that the fishermen have received from the Central Government is good. In the government, we have been given ministries. If we look at all this, if PM Modi returns to power, it will be more beneficial for us, he said. Vinod Bangra, a fisherman, said that because of high diesel prices, it is not feasible for them, as fishing is already low as compared to previous years. There are three factors. One is diesel, the second is the need to hire a man from outside to get the work done and the third is that the price of fish is falling, which causes a lot of loss. The state government gives a subsidy of 300 litres of diesel, which is very less, because around 15-16 thousand litres of diesel are used every month. It leaves a very less amount with us. Hence, we are demanding a subsidy of 10,000 litres, the fisherman said. PMMSY, inter alia, provides livelihood and nutritional support for socio-economically backward, active traditional fisherman families. During the ban or lean period, financial assistance of Rs 3000 per annum is provided to each enrolled beneficiary. Additionally, the scheme also lays special focus on training, skill development, skill up-gradation and capacity building through trainings, awareness building programmes and exposure visits to stakeholders, especially fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, entrepreneurs, officials, fisheries cooperatives, and members of fish farmer producer organisations. (ANI)
Building Bridges of Leadership: Father Muller Medical Colleges Student Council 2023-2024 Takes Charge Mangaluru: The atmosphere at Father Muller Medical Colleges Decennial Memorial Hall was filled with anticipation and enthusiasm on Tuesday, 16th April 2024, as the Investiture Ceremony of the Student Council for the academic year 2023-2024 unfolded. The ceremony, a hallmark of the [] The post Building Bridges of Leadership: Father Muller Medical Colleges Student Council 2023-2024 Takes Charge appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Mangaluru: YIASCM organizes pre-training workshop on data analysis - Daijiworld.com
Mangaluru: YIASCM organizes pre-training workshop on data analysis Daijiworld.com
Mangaluru: Local artist's oil canvas painting reaches PM Modi - Udayavani English
Mangaluru: Local artist's oil canvas painting reaches PM Modi Udayavani English
Mangaluru and Udupi Poised to Become Leading IT Hubs in Karnataka News Karnataka - News Karnataka
Mangaluru and Udupi Poised to Become Leading IT Hubs in Karnataka News Karnataka News Karnataka
Congress government in Karnataka is into factionalism, looting public money, and stalling development, alleges Narendra Modi in a series of posts after his roadshow in Mangaluru late on Sunday
Dakshina Kannada cannot afford to vote for Congress: PM Modi after Mangaluru roadshow
MANGALURU: After a massive roadshow in Mangaluru on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X (Twitter), stating that his government will work on the agenda of development and take the work done in the last few years ahead. In a series of posts, he thanked the people for a huge turn up at his road show. In the recent past, I have inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for key works that will boost the quality of life here. This includes the Kochi-Mangaluru pipeline. The airport, railway station and port related infrastructure are going to be modernised even further in the times to come, he wrote. Stating this part of Karnataka and BJP have a very strong bond, he said, People have blessed our party for years, as they relate to our ideology of good governance and our efforts in preserving as well as celebrating our ancient culture. . . pic.twitter.com/K6tC8B6nbN Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2024 Speaking of his agenda for the region in his next term, Modi said, In our third term, there is even more work to be done in improving aspects relating to futuristic education and even better healthcare in the region. We want to work on the Blue Revolution so that fisheries receive a boost. Further, he said that his government in the coming term would work on improving tourism so that a lot more people can see this part of Karnataka. On the party's manifesto, he said Our Sankalp Patra, which was released today, has a lot of interesting points which will boost development of Mangaluru, especially in areas like urban development, Ease of Living and more. The vision presented in sectors like fisheries will transform the coastal economy. Modi said Dakshina Kannada cannot afford to vote for Congress accusing it of being immersed in vote bank politics and dividing people. The Congress government in Karnataka is busy in factionalism, looting public money and stalling development. They also have no understanding of Karnatakas culture, he said in another post.
Summer special trains from Chennai to Mangaluru
Muller Fetal Med 2024: Pioneering Insights and Celebrating Milestones in Fetal Medicine
Muller Fetal Med 2024: Pioneering Insights and Celebrating Milestones in Fetal Medicine Mangaluru: Father Muller Medical College, marked a significant milestone in its history with the Silver Jubilee Celebration of the MBBS Course. As part of this celebration, the Department of Radio-Diagnosis and the Fetal Medicine Unit of Obstetrics and Gynaecology organized Muller Fetal Med [] The post Muller Fetal Med 2024: Pioneering Insights and Celebrating Milestones in Fetal Medicine appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
KMC Mangalore Dept of Dermatology Celebrates Golden Jubilee, DERMAURUM
KMC Mangalore Dept of Dermatology Celebrates Golden Jubilee, DERMAURUM Mangaluru: The Department of Dermatology at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, celebrated its golden jubilee, DERMAURUM, recently, at Dr TMA Pai International Convention Centre. The celebration was inaugurated by Dean, KMC, Mangalore Dr B Unnikrishnan who celebrated the legacy and accomplishments of the department. Dr Pramod Kumar, [] The post KMC Mangalore Dept of Dermatology Celebrates Golden Jubilee, DERMAURUM appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
On Mangaluru's Ullal Beach, Hoarding Warns Visitors Of 'Evil Forces' In The Sea - News18
On Mangaluru's Ullal Beach, Hoarding Warns Visitors Of 'Evil Forces' In The Sea News18
Mangaluru roadshow memorable, Mysuru public meeting phenomenal: PM Modi
The Prime Minister on Sunday held a massive roadshow, during which thousands of people showered flower petals as his cavalcade passed through the stretch from Narayana Guru circle to Nava Bharat circle in Mangaluru city in Dakshina Kannada district, a BJP stronghold. In a separate post, he said the public meeting in Mysuru was phenomenal and the support for BJP and JD(S) across all parts of Karnataka emarkable.
On Mangaluru's Ullal Beach, Hoarding Warns Visitors Of 'Evil Forces' In The Sea
The hoarding at Ullal Beach states that so far two fatalities in the last three months have occurred.
Mangaluru and Udupi, despite their coastal charm and ample infrastructure, are striving to attract more IT investments and establish themselves as significant IT hubs. With key players setting up satellite offices and real estate developers investing in IT-friendly infrastructure, the cities aim to overcome challenges such as branding issues and lack of policy support. Stakeholders emphasize the need to build a robust ecosystem for innovation and collaboration to realize the region's IT potential.
Beyond Bengaluru: How two Karnataka cities are raring to scale IT growth
Of the 220+ IT businesses they host, Mangaluru & Udupi cities added 40 in the past year alone
How two Karnataka cities are raring to scale IT growth
Of the 220+ IT businesses they host, Mangaluru & Udupi cities added 40 in the past year alone
INDIA bloc convention, without Congress, in Mangaluru today
Lok Sabha election 2024 LIVE updates | Hundreds greet PM Modi at his first Mangaluru roadshow
Home Minister Amit Shah to visit Manipur on April 15.
PM Modi's Mangaluru Roadshow Draws Enthusiastic Crowd
MANGALURU: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a 2 km long roadshow on Sunday evening. The hour-long roadshow started from Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle and culminated at Govinda Pai Circle. Upon his arrival at Mangaluru International Airport, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by BJP leaders before heading straight to lead the roadshow. As he traversed the route from the Airport to Narayana Guru Circle, Modi waved at the people standing along the road. At around 7.40 pm, Modi reached Brahmashree Narayana Guru Circle, where he offered floral tribute to the statue of social reformer Narayana Guru, before proceeding to board the specially decorated open vehicle for the roadshow. Modi was felicitated with a garland, shawl, peta, and 'Atte Prabhavali,' with the Udupi Sri Krishna idol. Modi was dressed in a saffron BJP cap and wore a saffron and green shawl. Standing to Modis right was Udupi-Chikkamagaluru candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary, while Dakshina Kannada candidate Capt Brijesh Chowta stood to his left. The trio brandished illuminated Lotus emblems, extending warm waves of greeting to the enthusiastic crowds lining the streets. On both sides of the road, spectators showered flowers towards Modi's vehicle as it passed by. People had gathered not only from Mangaluru but also from various places of Dakshina Kannada district, as well as Udupi and nearby districts. Many had arrived as early as 4 pm, for a close-up view of Modi. They were heard shouting Modi Modi, Jai Sri Ram, Abh Ki baar 400 paar, and the local Tulu exclamation, Batteru Batteru Modi ji Batteru, (Modi has come). Honnappa and Vinaychandra Senerebettu, who had come from Belthangady, expressed their joy at witnessing Modi's presence near Ladyhill. Cultural programs adorned the roadside, featuring artists showcasing a variety of performances including the Huli Vesha (Tiger Dance), 'Chande' performance, and Yakshagana. As flowers were tossed towards Modi, SPG commandos maintained a vigilant watch, ensuring that no object, including flowers, touched him. Notably, Capt Brijesh Chowta was seen displaying alertness, intercepting any object including flowers from reaching Modi. He halted flowers, preventing them from falling upon the Prime Minister. Capt Brijesh Chowta had served in the Indian army. The fauji within him comes out and he stops flowers from reaching Modi, a Modi supporter who had attended the roadshow was heard saying. Modi graciously took the flowers gathered on his vehicle and tossed them back to the crowd. He engaged with the crowd by waving, displaying illuminated emblems, and occasionally folding his hands in greeting. Among the spectators, many held up photos of Modi, wore masks bearing his likeness, carried his cutouts, and waved BJP flags. As the excitement soared, attendees snapped photos and recorded videos, while others eagerly attempted to capture a selfie or video with Modi in the background. This is the first such roadshow being held in Mangaluru by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In the earlier elections, he had participated in rallies. However, this time instead of a rally, the party held a roadshow. In the previous Lok Sabha election, the BJP secured victories in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi-Chikkamagaluru. BJP has held power in the Dakshina Kannada for three and a half decades. With hopes of replicating this success, party leaders believe that the roadshow will not only energize party workers but also generate momentum in favor of the BJP. The response to the roadshow has been remarkable. A large number of people gathered, indicating its success, and we are confident of the BJP's victory in this election, Mangaluru Viabhag Prabhari Uday Kumar Shetty told Deccan Chronicle. The one-hour-long roadshow concluded at Govind Pai Circle around 8.45 pm.
PM holds 2km roadshow, boosts confidence among party cadre
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow in Mangaluru was a vibrant cultural extravaganza. Local Lok Sabha candidates greeted him amidst cheers from the crowd. The event featured traditional performances, reciprocal gestures with attendees, and emphasized a strong ideological bond with the constituents.
Huge Crowd greet Prime Minister Modi at Mangaluru roadshow
Huge Crowd greet Prime Minister Modi at Mangaluru roadshow Mangaluru: Boosting the morale of BJP workers ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a roadshow in Mangaluru late on Sunday. Thousands of admirers of Modi and party workers who gathered on both sides of Mahatma Gandhi Road from Brahmashree Narayana Guru [] The post Huge Crowd greet Prime Minister Modi at Mangaluru roadshow appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Watch: PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Mangaluru
Watch PM Modi holds massive roadshow in Mangaluru
Hundreds greet Prime Minister at his first Mangaluru roadshow
BJP candidate for DK constituency Capt. Brijesh Chowta and candidate for Udupi-Chikkamagaluru constituency Kota Srinivas Poojary accompanied the PM
PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru
PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Karnataka's Mangaluru on Sunday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. The roadshow was organised on a 2-kilometre stretch from Brahmasri Narayan Guru Circle (Lady Hill Circle) to Navabharat Circle in Mangaluru. PM Modi was pictured waving and greeting the enthusiastic crowd gathered on the sides of the road. Visuals showed people in huge numbers cheering the Prime Minister's convoy from behind the police barricades. Many people also showered flower petals as PM Modi's convoy passed through the two kilometre stretch. The Prime Minister was accompanied by the BJP's Dakshina Kannada candidate Captain Brijesh Chowta and Udupi-Chikmagaluru candidate Kota Srinivas Poojary. Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed a public rally in Mysuru, which was attended by party leaders BS Yediyurappa, BY Vijayendra, MP Sumalatha Ambareesh, LoP R Ashoka, the leaders of the BJP's ally partner Janata Dal (Secular), HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy, among others. Karnataka is going to the polls in two phases. The southern segments of the state will vote on April 26 in the second phase, and those in the northern parts will vote in the second phase on May 7 in the third phase. (ANI)
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Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Mysuru and Mangaluru for the Lok Sabha poll campaign on Sunday. He is expected to address a mega rally in Mysuru, where he will share the dais with JD(S) patriarch H D Deve Gowda, and later hold a roadshow in the coastal city of Mangaluru. Also Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Why deprive South of LS seats post 26: KBG
BENGALURU: With BJP eyeing more seats in southern states in the Lok Sabha polls, Congress in Karnataka has adopted the Tamil Nadu DMK governments strategy and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modis reply on delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies. On the eve of the PMs rally in Mysuru and Mangaluru on Sunday, Congress demanded that Modi promise that LS seats will not get reduced in southern states, including Karnataka, during the delimitation exercise in 2026. Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Saturday said the Tamil Nadu government has passed a resolution with the assent of all political parties stating that delimitation should happen on the basis of 1971 census to ensure proportionate representation to the state in the Lok Sabha. There are 129 LS seats in South India, which will come down to 103 if delimitation happens. The states will be deprived of their rights and representation. Modi should answer this. Though all parties have opposed this, Modi has kept quiet. It is a conspiracy to snatch away our representation and our voice, he said. He pointed out that then prime minister Indira Gandhi had got the Constitution amended for the delimitation to happen on the basis of the 1971 census and BJP PM Atal Behari Vajpayee too followed it. The Modi government hatched a plot to postpone the census which should have happened in 2021 to 2025 to let the amendment expire. It is a conspiracy to go with the delimitation in 2026 to do injustice to southern states. The states have to pay the price for controlling their population, he said. He drew a parallel to BJPs slogan this time of crossing the 400-seat mark to the saffron partys India Shining campaign in 2004, which saw Congress-led UPA coming to power. In 2004, the silent working class majority, farmers and the poor voted BJP out and brought UPA to power. The unspoken people of India can bring down the government as they have given ten years to BJP. People who are the true custodians of democracy, as Nehru said, are not in anybodys pocket, he observed. On the state government moving the SC seeking its direction to the Centre to release NDRF funds for drought relief, he said the court admitted the case and the next date of hearing is on April 23. The attorney general representing the Centre requested the SC with folded hands not to issue a notice and took time. If our memorandum to the Centre had any flaws, he would have raised objections, he said.
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65-year-old Barber Stabbed in Saloon at Bolar, Hospitalized Mangaluru: A 65-year-old Barber was injured after he was stabbed by a man at his Saloon here on April 13. The injured is identified as Edwin Vinay Kumar (65) from Bolar. According to the police, on April 13, at around 7 pm, accused Anand Sapalya (55), came [] The post 65-year-old Barber Stabbed in Saloon at Bolar, Hospitalized appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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Ahead of PM Modis Mysuru visit, Siddaramaiah asks him to explain his contribution to city
Ahead of PM Modis Mysuru visit, Siddaramaiah asks him to explain his contribution to city With Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Mysuru and Mangaluru on April 14 to campaign for Lok Sabha polls, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday asked the former to explain what he did for Karnataka. Speaking to reporters here, he said, ''Let him (Modi) come (to Mysuru). We dont have any objection if Modi comes and goes because he is a prime minister. ''Let him (Modi) do it (election campaigning) but he should explain what he has done for the people of Karnataka, and to address unemployment, injustice to Karnataka in tax devolution and zero compensation given to the state to mitigate drought.'' Later, addressing a public gathering during a road show called Janadhwani Yatra in Mysuru, the chief minister lashed out at the prime minister and questioned about his promise of bringing back black money stashed abroad, doubling the income of farmers, creating two crore jobs per year and reducing the price of diesel, petrol, gas and fertilisers. ''Indians were constantly deceived and cheated through many lies. Would you mind voting for someone who cheated you for 10 years,'' the chief minister asked the crowd. Highlighting the contributions made by the Congress for the development of Mysuru city, he said every intelligent person in the town knows who built the Jayadeva Hospital, women and children's hospital, schools and hostels. Siddaramaiah said the BJP also had the opportunity to do as much work as Congress did as people gave them a chance, which they missed. He asked people to vote for the Congress candidate for Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha constituency M Lakshmana who will have a direct fight with BJPs candidate and scion of Mysuru royal family Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar. ''People of Mysore-Kodagu gave an opportunity to the BJP by electing MPs and MLAs but no one including prime minister and chief ministers did any work for the development of the constituency. Now they are just changing the candidate and asking for votes,'' Siddaramaiah alleged. He wondered how Modi would face the voters as he did nothing for Mysuru. ''Modi is visiting Mysuru tomorrow. With what face will he ask for votes? Let Modi and his MPs show what they have done for Mysuru. After riding on lies for 10 years, with what face will Modi visit the state?'' the chief minister asked. Karnataka is going to the polls in two phases. While 14 Lok Sabha segments in the southern parts of the state will vote on April 26, the remaining 14 constituencies in the northern parts will vote in the second phase on May 7.
Rameshwaram Cafe Blasts mastermind hiding in Bengal with 'Sanjay Agarwal & Uday Das' names
Kolkata: After a 42-day investigation into the Rameshwaram Cafe blast case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) apprehended two suspects, Mussavir Hussain Shazib and Abdul Matheen Taaha, from West Bengal on Friday. According to sources familiar with the matter, this development marks a significant breakthrough for intelligence agencies and the NIA. The suspects meticulously evaded detection during their 42-day movement, opting to stay in guesthouses and private lodges where identity verification is less stringent. A court subsequently granted the NIA a three-day transit remand for the two individuals. Both Shazib and Taaha hail from Thirthahalli in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Shazib is believed to have planted the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at the cafe, while Taaha is suspected of orchestrating the planning and execution of the blast. New CCTV footage emerged a day after the arrests, showing the two suspects checking into a guest house located in Kolkata's Ekbalpur area. They stayed at the guest house for three days, presenting themselves as tourists from Karnataka and Maharashtra. Ashraf Ali, the hotel receptionist, recalled their visit, stating that they arrived on March 25, displayed their identity cards, and stayed until March 28. He mentioned that they paid in cash for a single room and communicated with each other in their regional language. Taaha, identified as the mastermind behind the Bengaluru cafe blast, reportedly used Hindu names as aliases for accommodation purposes. Prior to their arrest, both suspects frequently changed their lodging locations across Bengal. Shazib utilized a fake Aadhaar card under the name Yusha Shahnawaz Patel, while Taaha adopted aliases such as Vignesh BD and Anmol Kulkarni at various hotels. At one point, they assumed the identities of Sanjay Agarwal and Uday Das from Jharkhand and Tripura, respectively. Investigators suspect that Taaha leveraged cryptocurrency to fund the operation. During their apprehension, electronic devices and approximately 70 items were confiscated from the suspects. There are reports linking Shazib, Taaha, and another individual named Shareef to ISIS-affiliated modules. They are purportedly connected to previous incidents, including the Shivamogga graffiti case and the Mangaluru cooker blast in November 2023. SAD Releases First List of Candidates for Punjab Lok Sabha Polls Retail Inflation Hits 10-Month Low: March 2024 Data the bomb, that could destroy Iran's infrastructure
