Udupi Diocese gets New Vicar General
Udupi Diocese gets New Vicar General Udupi: Most Rev. Dr Gerald Isaac Lobo, the Bishop of Udupi has appointed Rev. Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves as the new Vicar General of the Diocese of Udupi. Rev. Fr Ferdinand Gonsalves is currently the Parish Priest of Pangala/Shankerpura Parish. In a religious ceremony that took place at Bishops House [] The post Udupi Diocese gets New Vicar General appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Watch: Bathukamma song from Salman, Poojas upcoming film celebrates Telangana culture
Entertainment Nearly 24 hours after the release of the song from the film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, it has garnered over 4.1 million views on YouTube. A new Telugu song on Bathukamma featured in the upcoming Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde starrer, Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, was released on Friday, March 31 by the movie team. The track, which features Salman, Venkatesh and Pooja Hegde and other cast in traditional Telugu attire, celebrates the annual flower festival, Bathukamma, which is observed by women in Telangana for nine days. The song was shot during the Bathukamma festival, making it an authentic representation of the event and a tribute to Telangana culture. As per the note issued by the team, Pooja said, It is celebrated with a lot of devotion by women in Telangana, I am honoured to be part of the Bathumamma festival through this song, a tribute to Telanganas beautiful flower festival, from our team #KisikaBhaiKisikiJaan. Nearly 24 hours after the song was released on the official YouTube channel of Zee Music Company, it has garnered over 4.1 million views. The song has been composed by Ravi Basrur while the lyrics have been penned by Shabbir Ahmed, Ravi Basrur, Kinnal Raj and Harini Ivaturi. Playback singers Santhosh Venky, Airaa Udupi, Harini Ivaturi, Suchetha Basrur, and Vijayalaxmi Mettinahole have gone behind the mike for the songs. The star cast of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, directed by Farhad Samji and slated for an Eid 2023 release, is led by Salman Khan, Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu and Bhumika Chawla. Others in prominent roles include Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar. With IANS inputs Watch the song here:
Coastal Karnatakaa BJP fort, but Congress may up its tally from 2018 polls
Congress is also blaming hate crimes and moral policing for the regions failure to attract enough investment, resulting in the migration of youth. MANGALURU:In 2018, the BJP almost swept the entire coastal Karnataka garnering 16 of 19 seats. This tally rose to 17 after the 2019 by-election. This time, riding high on the Modi factor and achievements of the double-engine government, the saffron party is trying its best to hold on to its fort even as Congress is trying to breach the bastion by banking on the anti-incumbency factor and corruption charges against the ruling dispensation. Except in one or two segments where JDS has some presence, it appears to be a straight contest between BJP and Congress elsewhere in the region, which has Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts. It is too early to tell whether the fledgling AAP and SDPI will have any impact here. Congress is looking to increase its 2019 tally of just two seats, and the party could bag a few more if it fields the right candidates. But already, dissidence is brewing over the selection of candidates in some seats. Congress is, however, confident of winning Bantwal, Bhatkal and Kaup. ALSO READ | Congress picks young guns for battle in BJP turf Dakshina Kannada Veterans like RV Deshpande, B Ramanath Rai and Vinay Kumar Sorake, who are contesting from these seats, have appealed to voters emotions saying it will be their last election. The party is also going all out to win back the Backward Classes, telling them that BJP is misusing them for political gains. In 2018, BJP triumphed because of issues surrounding Paresh Mestas death. But the CBI later filed a B report in the case, much to the partys embarrassment. Congress is also blaming hate crimes and moral policing for the regions failure to attract enough investment, resulting in the migration of youth. But BJP has countered this narrative, blaming Congress minority appeasement politics for the ills plaguing the region. It is turning arrests in alleged terror activities by NIA in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi to its advantage to drive home the message that only the BJP can cleanse the region of anti-national elements. ALSO READ | Congress'10-point manifesto for coastal region in Karnataka Setting up of Shree Narayana Guru Development Corporation and installing his statue at a major junction has helped the party blunt the opposition attack that it is ignoring Narayan Guru or Billavas. BJP workers were upset over the murder of party Yuva Morcha member Praveen Nettaru, but the party appears to have managed to douse the fire. The cabinets recent decision on increasing the quota for Lingayats and Vokkaligas and internal reservation for Dalits will not have much impact here because of their slender population. But one has to see whether scrapping the 4 per cent Muslim quota will have any impact. There is a feeling that allowing Muslims to claim quota in the EWS pool will affect the upper castes in the coastal region more than anywhere else.
Over 41,000 students write SSLC Exams in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi on first day
WATCH - Salman Khan pays ode to Telangana's flower fest with song Bathukamma
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has launched the latest song, Bathukamma, from his upcoming most anticipated movie Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Bathukamma celebrates the annual flower festival, Bathukamma, celebrated by women in Telangana for nine days. The song features Salman in traditional Telugu attire, showcasing his love for the regional culture. The song is an epitome of cultural richness and features a mix of traditional and modern music, with Pooja Hegde executing the dance in a graceful manner. The vibrant and colorful setup, traditional Telugu costumes, and 200 background dancers add a unique touch to the song, making it a visual delight. The song was shot during the Bathukamma festival, making it an authentic representation of the event and a tribute to the beautiful Telugu culture that will be enjoyed by audiences worldwide. With the launch of Bathukamma, Salman and the team of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan have given a beautiful gift to Telugu culture enthusiasts. The music for Bathukamma is composed by Ravi Basrur and has delivered a delightful rendtion of a mix of mellow and soothing tunes of the southern part of the country that take the listeners on a surreal musical journey. Santhosh Venky, Airaa Udupi, Harini Ivaturi, Suchetha Basrur, Vijayalaxmi Mettinahole have given their voises to the song. The lyrics for the song are by Shabbir Ahmed, Ravi Basrur, Kinnal Raj & Harini Ivaturi. Source close to production says, Venkatesh was the one who suggested about the festival and then SK loved the idea on how the festival doesn't have a song dedicated to it and told the music director to have a song dedicated to the festival and women of Telangana and it will be his gift to the state through his movie. Checkout the song here: The film also stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar. It is slated to release on Eid 2023, and will have a Zee Studios worldwide release. (UNI)
Udupi gets a plan outlay of Rs 13,878 crore
Zilla Panchayat CEO Prasanna H launched the Udupi district credit plan for the financial year 2023-24 at the quarterly meeting of district-level review committee and district-level consultative committee for banking development held at the Dr VS Acharya meeting hall here on Wednesday.
Online applications open for CUET
The VC said that CUET-PG will be held tentatively between June 7 and 14 across the country through the computer-based test (CBT) mode. KALABURAGI :Receiving online applications for the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET-PG) for all the Central Universities, including Central University of Karnataka, has commenced as on March 20, and the last date for their submission is April 19, said CUK Vice-Chancellor Prof Battu Satyanarayan here on Wednesday. Prof Satyanarayan said that CUET-23 will be conducted for 17 programmes, including MA English, Hindi, Kannada, Linguistics, Folkloristic and Tribal Studies, Economics, History, Public Administration, Journalism and Mass Communication, MCom, MBA, MBA in Tourism and Travel Management, MSc Psychology, MSW, MSc Applied Geography & Geoinformatics, MSc Applied Geology, MCA, MSc Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences. The test will be conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. The VC said that CUET-PG will be held tentatively between June 7 and 14 across the country through the computer-based test (CBT) mode. In Karnataka, the CUET-23 will be held in 20 centres including Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru Urban, Bidar, Chikkaballapur, Chikkamagaluru, Davanagere, Dharwad, Gadag, Kalaburagi, Hassan, Hubballi, Kodagu, Mandya, Mangaluru, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Tumakuru and Udupi. The VC said that for papers, scheme, timing, eligibility, and other information, candidates must check the information bulletin of CUET (PG)-2023 on the website. After the announcement of the result by NTA, the university will invite eligible candidates to register in the CUK portal for admission. Candidates have to fill in the details in the http://cuk.samarth.ac.in after the CUET results. It is mandatory to register in the CUK Samarth portal for admission.
Udupi DC warns against violation of model code of conduct
Banking business witnessed 9.58% growth in Q3 of 2022-23 in Udupi
New party to contest polls for recognition of Tulu
Tuluvere Paksha, a new political party formed to demand recognition to Tulu language, has decided to contest from Belthangady and a few other assembly segments in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi.
Udupi District Takes Measures to Prevent Malpractices During SSLC Exams, Installs CCTV in All Centres Mangalore ... Mangalore Meri Jaan
SSLC exam: Measures taken to prevent malpractices in Udupi
Elaborate arrangements have been made in Udupi district to prevent malpractices during SSLC examinations to be held in 55 designated exam centres from March 31 to April 15. CCTV cameras have been installed in all the exam centres to enhance surveillance.
Karnataka assembly elections: Congress fields some new faces in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts
with the KPCC releasing the first list of candidates on Saturday, the party has confirmed tickets for eight aspirants, out of the 13 assembly constituencies in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts.
Udupi: Valedictory ceremony of 'Ananthothsava' held at at SMVITM, Bantakal - Daijiworld.com
Udupi: Valedictory ceremony of 'Ananthothsava' held at at SMVITM, Bantakal Daijiworld.com
75,000 people in Udupi receive e-paper for poll awareness
The Udupi district administration, as part of its Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP), a flagship programme of the Election Commission of India for voter education, spreading voter awareness and promoting voter literacy is bringing out a four-page (tabloid) e-paper every day.
Udupi District Police return Stolen goods worth Rs Rs 74 lakhs to Owners
Udupi District Police return Stolen goods worth Rs Rs 74 lakhs to Owners Udupi: The Udupi District police handed over the recovered stolenproperties worth Rs 74 lakhs to the owners during a programme held to display the recovered items on March 21. Superintendent of Police Udupi district Hakay Akshay Machhindra handed over the recovered stolen [] The post Udupi District Police return Stolen goods worth Rs Rs 74 lakhs to Owners appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Myself Kamalamma from Kunjibettu in Udupi. What to tell you! That day, one poor man is coming to me in the street and asking for money and I am giving him some loose change from...
Pramod Muthalik to Expose Minister Sunil Kumars Brahmanda Brashtachara part 3 in Udupi
Pramod Muthalik to Expose Minister Sunil Kumars Brahmanda Brashtachara part 3 in Udupi Mangaluru: Recently, the DK Incharge minister Sunil Kumar said that constructing Ram Mandir is not Hindutva, wearing Saffron is not Hindutva which is an indecent statement. To retain Hindutva, the Ram Mandir was constructed. Many people have sacrificed their lives to construct [] The post Pramod Muthalik to Expose Minister Sunil Kumars Brahmanda Brashtachara part 3 in Udupi appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Instead of Boycotting Corrupt People, we Honour them Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde
Instead of Boycotting Corrupt People, we Honour them Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde Udupi: Earlier, the society used to boycott people involved in crime or corruption, but today, they are being honoured with garlands. The media should try to change the mentality of society. People should show the meaning of democracy to those in [] The post Instead of Boycotting Corrupt People, we Honour them Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Countrys progress key in foreign relations says EAM Jaishankar exhorts youth to prepare for global workplace Udupi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that socio-economic developments in the country as well as progress or failure on the domestic front mattered while dealing with international relations. No country can do averagely at home and [] The post Countrys progress key in foreign relations says EAM Jaishankar exhorts youth to prepare for global workplace appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Udupi Police Conduct Operation Sunset across District
Udupi Police Conduct Operation Sunset across District Udupi: The Udupi district police conducted a special drive, Operation Sunset, from 7 pm to 11 pm across the district here, on March 19. In a press release, Udupi SP Akshay HM said that as a part of this drive, special teams are formed comprising all the police [] The post Udupi Police Conduct Operation Sunset across District appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Udupi police conducts 'Operation Sunset'
INTERVIEW: Rural public libraries becoming knowledge centres, saysUma
Senior IAS officer and Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayati Raj, Uma Mahadevan Dasgupta spoke passionately about the Oduva Belaku (The Light of Reading) movement in Karnataka. One of the main reasons why children from rural backgrounds are unable to compete with their colleagues from urban areas is the lack of similar exposure to books, learning and community spaces. Senior IAS officer and Additional Chief Secretary, Panchayati Raj, Karnataka, Uma Mahadevan Dasgupta, along with her team of officers and with the help of panchayats, has brought a sea change in rural literacy in Karnataka by opening rural libraries for children and empowering them with books, computers and even the smart speaker, Alexa, in some panchayats. Mahadevan spoke passionately about the Oduva Belaku (The Light of Reading) movement in Karnataka, which was inaugurated during the first Covid-19 pandemic year in 2020 among other important issues in the Panchayati Raj while interacting with the editors and staff of The New Sunday. Express. Excerpts: How has Oduva Belaku shaped up since its inception? We know the importance of early literacy and how it helps shape a childs life and perspective. Oduva Belaku was launched across Karnataka in November 2020 during the Covid pandemic when schools were closed. It was a difficult time with educational institutions closed because of the lockdown. We decided that all the 5,600 rural libraries must have childrens sections to help children stay connected to reading and learning by building a library culture within communities. To take this forward, we launched Pustaka Jolige programme to collect donated books from Bengaluru, other districts and villages. This became a statewide movement with individuals, NGOs like the Azim Premji Foundation, Sikshana Foundation, Pratham Books, Adhyayan, Concerned for Working Children, Bharathiya Gnana Vignana Samithi, India Literacy Project, Yuva Chintana Foundation, corporates like Dell Technologies, and many more, partnering with us. Under the Pustaka Jolige programme, we collected more than one million books. Recently, two ex-servicemen from Belagavi and a late freedom fighters family in Dakshina Kannada district donated books to the libraries. How has Oduva Belaku helped turn rural libraries into community spaces for learning and positive interactions? In Karnataka, with around 3.3 million children aged between six and 18 from rural areas enrolling free of charge, our 5,600 rural public libraries in the state are on the way to becoming knowledge centres. This is extremely heartening and goes to prove that theres an immense hunger for learning among our children. What they need is equal opportunity and support. Giving a child a library card is one step forward in the direction. Our libraries are now open for six hours a day, even on weekends. A child is entitled to borrow one book at a time and can take it home. His or her parents and grandparents may not be literate but the child can read the book to them and bring them to the library. Close to 4,000 libraries have computers and internet connectivity, where children get to navigate the Internet. These libraries are inclusive spaces and cater to children with disabilities so that they can also learn and make use of the facilities. Last year with the 44th Chess Olympiad in Chennai, we got some wooden chess boards in rural libraries. Playing chess hones a childs thinking and strategy-building abilities. Besides children, other community stakeholders like ASHA workers and constables play chess in the libraries during their break. The rural libraries are now functioning as decentralised learning hubs. In many panchayats, after the official closing hour of the libraries, they have given permission to use the terrace for learning, art and craft and community interaction. This also is an indicator of decentralisation of power for which Karnataka has been a pioneer state starting with the 73rd Amendment. How is the solid waste management (SWM) initiative shaping up in the panchayats? SWM has picked up pace in panchayats and it is very heartening to see women's self-help groups (SHGs) taking the lead. They are engaged as partners by their local gram panchayats to carry out SWM duties, like daily waste collection, waste segregation, Swaccha Vahini driving and so on. Around 12,000 women are trained in SWM and 1,200 women are driving Swachh Vahinis. They themselves came forward and are being supported by their families. To see women getting into public spaces is a visible sign of their empowerment. What are the challenges faced by the government in ensuring proper implementation of schemes at the ground level? Communication or outreach from the governments end continues to need strengthening; it is to be ensured that a government order sent across to different talukas and zilla panchayats is explained to the people. The administrative language of an order has to be translated by a lay person to ensure its proper implementation. Accessibility is another barrier. Rules and regulations or government orders need to be made accessible online and elsewhere to ensure any person can read and follow them. Uma Mahadevan Dasgupta @ TNIE office Was it difficult to manage the Covid situation across gram panchayats? How did the government handle the situation? During the first wave of Covid, uncertainty and anxiety prevailed among people. We tried to disseminate information to gram panchayat leaders through online meetings and even YouTube. The information given by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the State Health Department was shared and further translated for people to make them understand the situation better. The PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) depiction of the Coronavirus was made into a rangoli, wall paintings, and other traditional folk art as well by the gram panchayats. Swach Vahinis and loudspeakers were used across areas to provide information to people and ensure that Covid protocols were followed. Gram panchayat task forces were set up during Covid time including frontline workers, Anganwadi workers and ASHAs, who organised village-level committee meetings to educate people about following Covid Appropriate Behaviour (CAB). Schools were turned into Covid care and isolation centres to isolate symptomatic patients. Has increased rural literacy rate improved womens representation in gram panchayats? The profile of panchayat members has considerably changed in Karnataka. Reservation for women was 33 per cent earlier and was increased to 50 per cent a few years ago. Women are sometimes proxied by men, not only because of illiteracy but largely because of patriarchy. Over the years, the shift is seen, wherein even semi-literate women are elected, who showcase good leadership skills. Training programmes have also been organised and women are being called upfront, especially focussing on improving the social infrastructure across villages. Despite several efforts from the government, why are child marriages still prevalent in Karnataka? Karnataka is one of the states with a higher percentage of child marriage cases, though it has relatively come down now. According to the NFHS-3, it was around 40 per cent. It came down to around 20 per cent in NFHS-4. Karnataka has also been one of the states where the Devadasi system has been traditionally practised. The primary reason for both is gender discrimination. Amendments have been brought to the Prevention of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), removing loopholes that allowed child marriages to be officiated. Encouraging education for girl children is the most important way through which this practice can be stopped. Several women-oriented programmes have been initiated to uplift the status of women in society. Around 58,000 officers in Karnataka have been notified as Child Marriage Prohibition Officers (CMPO) to ensure that authorities are informed in cases of child marriage. How has technology aided governance in rural areas? What are the plans for digitising the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Departments portals? Several e-governance solutions have been developed at the RD&PR (Rural Development & Panchayat Raj) Department. Karnataka has been a pioneer in using rural e-governance solutions. An accounting software -- Panchtantra -- is being used for some time now. A new version of this digital platform Panchatantra 2.0 has also been recently started to provide end-to-end solutions to gram panchayats for monitoring and managing the works and making digital payments as well. These portals will also help ensure committee-level meetings are being held regularly and members are participating. Real-time data will be shared on the portals which will help the public with information about panchayat meetings. Another portal -- PanchMitra -- is available where these meeting decisions, budgets etc can be accessed online later. Is untouchability still prevalent in the state? What measures are being taken to end it? The panchayats have a responsibility to prevent any exploitation or discrimination among people. Even during the pandemic, they ensured that people were not ill-treated while being provided treatment or during isolation. Panchayats also spend 25 per cent of their funds towards SC/ST welfare. Further, people are being sensitised towards practising gender and social equity in the villages. Any suggestions given by panchayat members that have been noteworthy to be applied in other areas as well? One of the panchayat presidents from Udupi was working on SWM. He addressed the problem of women being unable to travel to district training centres, which were far away. To reduce the travel time for women, centres were set up in nearby areas to make sure that they did not miss their training. Village tourism is now picking up in Karnataka. Are steps being taken to increase tourism scope in rural parts? Village tourism is very low-intensity and environment-friendly. Now it is picking up with the help of women SHGs and the state has also taken pilot initiatives in Ramanagara and now in Kolar to promote camps involving rock climbing and journey of silk production as activities to attract tourists. Women in these areas volunteer to make people participate in such activities and further educate them on the different stages of silk production. In the upcoming months, the department also plans to extend such services to people in other districts as well. What motivated you to enter the civil services? My parents urged me to pursue civil services. In my family, nobody before me or after I joined the IAS, has joined the civil services. It has been a journey of 30 years and the motivating factor has been to help bring societal change. We work towards designing policy interventions and impacting large groups of people in rural areas. I am happy to say that with time, womens representation (in civil services) has also significantly improved.
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV begins from March 18
Sagar Parikrama Phase IV begins on March 18 Phase-IV of Sagar Parikrama in the state of Karnataka will take place for two days; covering the stretch of Uttar Kannada on 18th March 2023 and on 19th March 2023 Udupi followed by Dakshina Kannada. Overall 10 locations are to be covered in 3 coastal districts. Union [] The post Sagar Parikrama Phase IV begins from March 18 appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Statue politics: Karnataka BJP reaches out to masses of all hues
According to political analysts, the unveiling of statues during the poll season is a time-tested method to gain votes. BENGALURU:Ahead of assembly elections in Karnataka, the BJP government led by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is on a statue unveiling spree. In the past few months, the CM has unveiled at least 15 statues in various districts. Bommai also seems to be in a hurry to unveil more statues before the model code of conduct kicks in. In March alone, he will be unveiling at least seven statues. Each statue represents a certain caste or region, and it appears to be Bommais attempt to reach out to various communities. While some people and his own party leaders welcomed it, others slammed him for utilising government funds for statues. Terming it the Statue of Prosperity, the government in November unveiled a 108-ft figure of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda at Kempegowda International Airport in Devanahalli. The actual unveiling was done by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bommai. In the same month, Bommai unveiled a 6.5-ft statue of Goddess Bhuvaneshwari at Kannada Sahitya Parishath in Chamarajapet in Bengaluru. Other statues he unveiled include a 33-ft Lord Parashurama idol in Udupi, a 12-ft statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, freedom fighter Kedambadi Ramaiah Gowdas 22-ft figure in Mangaluru, a 36-ft statue of Shivaji in Belagavi, Rajkumars statue in Mahalakshmi Layout and many more. A few more are in the pipeline. Meanwhile, Bommai also announced the installation of Subhash Chandra Bose and Sangolli Rayannas statues in government colleges across the state. The Vidhana Soudha premises is now peopled by sculptures of Dr BR Ambedkar, Kengal Hanumanthaiah, Mahatma Gandhi and other greats. In fact, when BS Yediyurappa was chief minister, the cabinet had approved of Basavannas statue at Vidhana Soudha, but it did not materialise. On Kempegowda Jayanti last year, Bommai announced that a Kempegowda statue would be installed. Both statues will be unveiled on March 23 by Bommai. According to political analysts, the unveiling of statues during the poll season is a time-tested method to gain votes. One analyst told TNIE that statues are not just symbols, but have historical connections too. Through statues, political leaders are trying to erase old memories and create new memories. For instance, Congress had named roads, airports and schemes after one family. BJP is creating a narrative of its ideology through statues and textbooks. People see these statues/names frequently, and are inclined to vote for them, he said. He pointed out that there are people who oppose this and stress unemployment and poverty. But statues can penetrate peoples minds and become an emotional issue, he added. CM ANNOUNCES MORE GRANTS Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said Rs 5 crore will be released for the development of Allama Prabhus birthplace. He also promised Rs 10 crore for a post-graduate building of the womens university and said Shivanapada will be fully developed at Rs 10 crore.
Namma Nyaya Koota, a unique community court of Koragas
Koragas, one of the few primitive tribes of India, have a community court system, Namma Nyaya Koota, through which various disputes are resolved free of cost. MANGALURU: Koragas, one of the few primitive tribes of India, have a community court system, Namma Nyaya Koota, through which various disputes are resolved free of cost.Launched in 2008, their court has settled 117 disputes in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts so far. The system consists of a jury of five members, including a chief judge and Pancharu (equivalent to lawyers). The court meets once a month. The cases are first referred to the jury members, who investigate them. Mathady Kayarpalke, who was the judge of a recent Namma Nyaya Koota, said, Many Koragas are economically backward and are unable to fight court cases as the legal proceedings are lengthy and time-consuming. We had two cases of marital disputes during a sitting last week at Puttur and one of them was resolved. At present, Namma Nyaya Koota is being held at community centres at the district level, he said. Sabitha Koraga, the first in the community to pursue a PhD degree, who works as an assistant sociology professor at Mangalore University, said there has been a good response to Namma Nyaya Koota and many disputes have been resolved quickly. Ashok Shetty of Samagra Grameena Ashram, an NGO working for the welfare of indigenous tribal communities, including Koragas, said, Namma Nyaya Koota is based on the Gurikar system, which had a council headed by a Gurikar, who settled disputes. In the absence of a proper dispute-resolving mechanism, the community leaders were forced to come up with the idea of Namma Nyaya Koota system in 2008 and formal proceedings began in 2010. Most of the cases referred to are of domestic violence and land disputes. Many cases, which could not be settled in courts, have been resolved here, he said. He cited a case of a person working on the Kollur temple premises, who had married for the third time, though he had not divorced his second wife while his first wife passed away. It was the first marriage for the woman and after pregnancy, the man deserted her. The woman approached Namma Nyaya Koota and the man was ordered to pay Rs 1,000 to the court every month, which is transferred to her account.
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ISIS OPERATIVE ARRESTED BY NIA TURNS OUT TO BE KARNATAKA CONGRESS LEADER SHEIKHS SON
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