Christmas Mega Pageant 2013 - White Doves

Mangalore: Each year as Christmas approaches Mangaloreans look forward to a special treat, the ‘White Doves’ extravaganza and the  mega road show the story of  JESUS  CHRIST.  This pageant set in a ‘mobile’ frame suited to present times when everything is mobile. The spotlight  on the wondrous birth of JESUS  moves the hearts and minds of those who see this ‘Biblical fact in a mobile act’. The language is very local and easily grasped, the music is as only the ‘White Doves’ can  deliver, for they are well known for their music all over the world may I say.  In a span of an hour the quality of the message of  Peace Joy and Liberation is a moving deep down experience

Mangalore: Global Konkani Music Awards - Top 3 nominees announced

Mangalore: The 5th Global Konkani Music Awards ceremony which is to be held at Kalaangann on Sunday December 8 at 6 pm, will award top three nominees in six categories was announced at a press meet at the Press club on Friday November 29.

UAE: 'Homes for All' Indian property expo opens in Sharjah

Homes for all, an Indian property expo exclusively for the non resident Indians (NRIs), was inaugurated on Friday November 29 at 3 pm by Simon D’Mello, chairman of Dubai Leisure Holidays at Sharjah Expo Centre, in the presence of Canyut Fernandes, director of Maestro Events, Satish Prabhu and several top Indian developers and customers. A large number of property builders and promoters from Pan India are available at customers' service at Sharjah Property Expo Centre until Saturday November 30 between 10 am to 10 pm

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Gold set for biggest loss in 5 months on US stimulus woes

GOLD WAS HEADED FOR ITS BIGGEST MONTHLY DROP SINCE JUNE AS A RECOVERING US ECONOMY PROMPTED INVESTORS TO SHIFT MONEY TO RALLYING EQUITIES, AMID EXPECTATIONS OF AN END TO EASY CENTRAL BANK MONEY. GOLD HAS SHED 6 PERCENT FOR THE MONTH AND HAS LOST MORE THAN A QUARTER OF ITS VALUE SO FAR THIS YEAR, 

WHICH PUTS IT ON TRACK TO POST ITS FIRST ANNUAL LOSS IN 13 YEARS.IT HAS STAYED BELOW US 1,300 FOR THREE WEEKS NOW AND HAS BEEN LARGELY RANGEBOUND IN THE LAST FEW SESSIONS DUE TO THIN TRADING AROUND THE US THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY. "IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN PEOPLE ARE REALLY RELUCTANT TO LEAVE THE SIDELINES. AND THERE HAS BEEN NO CATALYST TO PUSH PRICES EITHER WAY," SAID A HONG KONG-BASED PRECIOUS METALS TRADER. "FROM A POSITIONING STANDPOINT, PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY EXHAUSTED ON THE DOWNSIDE. WE COULD POSSIBLY END HIGHER FOR THE YEAR FROM CURRENT LEVELS." SPOT GOLD WAS UNCHANGED AT USD 1,244.50 AN OUNCE BY 0751 GMT. SILVER, PLATINUM AND PALLADIUM WERE ALL TRADING HIGHER. THE NEXT BIG PUSH FOR PRICES COULD BE IN EARLY DECEMBER WHEN US NONFARM PAYROLL DATA IS EXPECTED.
ECONOMIC DATA HAS BECOME A SIGNIFICANT DRIVER OF GOLD PRICES AS THE OUTLOOK FOR US MONETARY STIMULUS DEPENDS ON THE STRENGTH OF THE RECOVERY. THE USD 85 BILLION IN MONTHLY BOND PURCHASES BY THE U.S. FEDERAL RESERVE HAVE BURNISHED GOLD'S APPEAL AS AN INFLATION HEDGE. PHYSICAL SUPPORT BUYING FROM CHINA, SET TO BECOME THE WORLD'S BIGGEST CONSUMER OF GOLD THIS YEAR, PICKED UP THIS WEEK AS PRICES CONTINUED TO BE UNDER PRESSURE. ON THURSDAY, TRADED VOLUMES OF 99.99 PERCENT PURITY GOLD ON THE SHANGHAI GOLD EXCHANGE HIT THEIR HIGHEST IN SEVEN WEEKS. VOLUMES FOR THE WEEK AT THE FRIDAY CLOSE WERE THE HIGHEST SINCE THE LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER

Perla Devaloka couple murder case: Black magician gets life

Kasargod, Nov 21, 2013: The second Additional District and Sessions Court has  sentenced Imam Hussain, a black magician from Sagar, to life imprisonment in the  1993 Perla Devaloka couple murder case. The quantum of punishment was pronounced by the court on November 21, Thursday.

The Court had earlier on November 18, Tuesday   convicted Hussain of murdering  Srikrishna Bhat and his wife   Srimathi. The court while announcing the quantum of punishment has also directed the convict to pay a penalty of Rs 1.5 lakh to the  three sons of the couple.

Though the convict pleaded for mercy stating that he had six children, five of them girls staying in a rented house, the court turned down the same.

The court pronounced the judgement  one and a half years after the trials in the case commenced after  Imam was arrested in Bangalore on April 20, 2012, almost  19 years after the crime.

It was on October 9, 1993 that Imam  killed Srikrishna Bhat and his wife after promising to unearth a hidden treasure in their land. Imam was then practicing at a lodge in Mangalore. The couple’s children  Muralikrishna(13), Niranjan(11) and Sudarshan(6) who were sleeping in another room that night came to know that their parents were killed only the next morning. If their mother was found dead in the room, father was later  found in a ditch in their plantation. Items used for black magic were found  at the spot. A hen brought for sacrifice was also at the spot. The police had taken possession of it, but it died after a few years. It was a visiting card  found in the couple’s house that helped the police identify the culprit.

The Badiadka police were initially investigating the case which was handed over to the Crime Branch in 2008.
The Court had earlier on November 18, Tuesday   convicted Hussain of murdering  Srikrishna Bhat and his wife   Srimathi. The court while announcing the quantum of punishment has also directed the convict to pay a penalty of Rs 1.5 lakh to the  three sons of the couple.
Though the convict pleaded for mercy stating that he had six children, five of them girls staying in a rented house, the court turned down the same.
The court pronounced the judgement  one and a half years after the trials in the case commenced after  Imam was arrested in Bangalore on April 20, 2012, almost  19 years after the crime.
It was on October 9, 1993 that Imam  killed Srikrishna Bhat and his wife after promising to unearth a hidden treasure in their land. Imam was then practicing at a lodge in Mangalore. The couple’s children  Muralikrishna(13), Niranjan(11) and Sudarshan(6) who were sleeping in another room that night came to know that their parents were killed only the next morning. If their mother was found dead in the room, father was later  found in a ditch in their plantation. Items used for black magic were found  at the spot. A hen brought for sacrifice was also at the spot. The police had taken possession of it, but it died after a few years. It was a visiting card  found in the couple’s house that helped the police identify the culprit.
The Badiadka police were initially investigating the case which was handed over to the Crime Branch in 2008.

Twin jatha by CPI(M) seeking CBI probe into Dharmasthala cases kick starts from Sullia, Belthangady

  Sullia, Nov 22, 2013 :   The Jatha by foot  organised by the Communist Party of India (Marxist) from  Sullia to Mangalore, demanding a CBI probe into all the suspicious death cases in Dharmasthala and Ujire villages along with the Sowjanya case, was flagged off at Sullia on November 21, Thursday.

Sri Siddabasavaza Kabirananda Mahaswami of Gulbarga Singarahalli Marulashankera Devara Gurupeetha inaugurated the jatha.

CPI(M) State Secretariat Board Member KR Sriyan handed over the party flag to   Jatha leader and CPI(M) District Secretariat Board Member Vasantha Achari.

Speaking on the occasion, Kabirananda Mahaswami said it  is a tragedy that such  a massive movement  has to be organised for justice in the case of the rape and murder case of an innocent girl. He said the  fact finding in this case is obstructed due to some influential forces and therefore  a fight was inevitable.

Continuing, the seer said they were not pointing fingers at anyone, but are aware that evidences have been destroyed in this case. He also said the suspicious deaths in the area have come to a halt ever since the Sowjanya movement has kicked off.

He further said it is inevitable to launch a ceaseless fight until justice is done.

He also made a strong case for the implementation of the Anti-Superastition Bill. Party leaders KR Sriyan,  Sunil Kumar Bajal  also spoke. Several leaders including DYFI District Secretary Dayanand Shetty, Janavadi Sanghatane’s District President Padmavathi Shetty, SFI District President Nitin, CPI(M) leaders Krishnappa Salian,  Richard Crasta and others were present.

In Belthangady : The CPI(M) jatha from Belthangady to Mangalore was flagged off from the residence of Sowjanya on November 21, Thursday. CPI(M) District Committee Member UB Lokayya handed over the flag to Jatha leader BM Bhat.

Writer Athrady Amritha Shetty, Sowjanya’s parents and several other leaders were present.

(Mangaloretoday)

Puttur : Kidnap attempt of woman continues to remain a mystery

PUTTUR :  The case of alleged kidnap attempt of a married woman at Madavu near here on September 25, Wednesday is still a mystery. As already reported, the woman named Naushida, wife of a PDF leader was kidnapped by some men who arrived by a Scorprio car. However, Naushida had managed to escape by jumping out of the vehicle which slowed down at Arambur near Sullia.

Meanwhile, locals are urging a thorough probe into this case. The police who have begun investigations, could not get any breakthrough so far.  It has been learnt that on Wednesday morning, Naushida had not responded to a telephone call of her husband Khader. There is information that her mobile was tracked down to Sullia area at that time. Though the woman has said she was kidnapped in a blue Scorpio, investigations have revealed that no such vehicle had passed that route on Wednesday,

With several rumors afloat, people have demanded a thorough probe into the case as it was a question of safety of women( copy from (http://thecanaratimes.com/epaper/index.php/archives/23954)

Udupi Diocese Youth Magazine "Yuva Gaaz" released & YCS/YSM logo launched

Udupi:Diocese of Udupi Youth Commission Magazine “Yuva Gaaj” released by Rev Fr. Denis D’Sa, PRO of Diocese of Udupi at Thottam on Sunday, 29th September during Youth Awareness Seminar organized by St. Ann’s Church, ICYM Kallianpur Varado and Thottam unit. 

 

Speaking on the occasion Rev Fr. Denis D’Sa said that in the era of network and communication the role of media very large. Telecommunication towers are higher than tower of churches, mosques or temples. The aim of Youth magazine Yuvagaaj should be to enrich the youth with better vision and help youths to develop a right perspective of life. 

 

Meanwhile Diocese of Udupi Logo of YCS/YSM also launched by Rev Fr. Fredrick D’Souza Spritual Director of Kallianpur Deanery and Parish Priest of Thottam Church during the beautiful occasion. 

 

Earlier Steven Mendis spoke during the occasion. He asked youth of Udupi diocese to support his forthcoming release of movie. 

 

Rev Fr. Fredrick D’Souza presided the occasion. Rev Fr. Denis D’Sa, Rev Fr. Edwin D’Souza Head of Youth Commission, Diocese of Udupi, Steven Mendis of Devine World Mangalore, Leslie Aroza Convener of Youth Commission Diocese of Udupi, Lester Pais President of ICYM Kallianpur Deanery and Waylon Machado Milagres, Secretary ICYM Udupi Diocese were present on the dais. 

 

Leslie Aroza and Rohan Fernandes of Thottam compered the program. Earlier Leslie Aroza welcomed the gatherings and Lester Pais proposed vote of thanks. ICYM and YCS/YCM members of Kallianpur Deanery, Deanery ICYM heads of Diocese, Divisional representatives and others were participated during the Youth Awareness Seminar, releasing magazine and launching of logo.Under the dynamic and tireless leadership of Fr. Edwin D’souza the youth commission of Udupi Diocese is rightly taking a better shape with plenty of programmes, seminars and so on. 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Corrupt officials will face stern action, warns CM Siddaramaiah

Mangalore “The Government will mercilessly initiate action against officials involved in corruption and those resorting to dereliction of duty. There is no question of succumbing to pressure from any corner, said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Participating in the district level progress review meeting at the  DC office on September 29, Sunday he said  the government wants to bring visible changes and asked the district administration to function much more sincerity and  efficiency.

I have been receiving complaints of corrupt practices in  police stations and taluk level offices. The  government officials should redress public grievances on a priority basis, he said.

He also informed that he has issued instructions to the police department to initiate stern action against those inciting communal tension. He said he would organize a Janatha Darshan programme during his next visit to the district.
 

During the meeting all elected representatives of the district cutting across party lines appealed to the Chief Minister to reconsider the Netravathi River Diversion Project as it would have a detrimental effect on the district  as well as the Western Ghat area. 

Those who appealed to the CM  included Ministers from DK namely Ramanatha Rai, Abhayachandra Jain, Vinaykumar Sorake, UT Khader, MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLAs JR Lobo, Moidin Bava, Vasanth Bangera, Shaktunala Shetty, S Angara and MLC K Monappa Bhandari.

Rajasthan High Court to hear Asaram's bail plea in sexual assault case

Asaram Bapu

The Rajasthan High Court on Monday will hear the bail application of controversial self-styled godman Asaram Bapu, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in his ashram.

Asaram is currently lodged in the Jodhpur Central Jail. The custody ends on September 16.

Last week a lower court had rejected the bail plea of 72-year-old Asaram, who was arrested on September 1 from his Indore ashram.

His aide Shiva, who is considered as a key witness in the case, is also under judicial custody.

Police is now looking forward to the other three co-accused - Shilpi, Sharad Chandra and a cook of the incarcerated godman, for wrapping up investigation and filing chargesheet in the case.

The district and session court on Thursday had rejected the anticipatory bail moved by Shilpi, the warden of the Chhindwara-based ashram in Madhya Pradesh, where the victim had been staying.

The 16-year-old girl had lodged a complaint with the police on August 20, accusing Asaram of sexually assaulting her at his Jodhpur ashram.

114 children hospitalised in West Bengal after being given wrong vaccine

Picture for representation.

At least 114 children were hospitalised in Hooghly district after they were mistakenly given Hepatitis B vaccine orally instead of pulse polio drops.

Six persons were suspended for the lapse that triggered protests with angry villagers locking up health workers

Sunday was pulse polio day so parents had taken their children to the polio booth at the Khatul village under Arambagh sub-division, official sources said.

One of the parents noticed that the health workers at the polio booth in Khatul village was giving Hepatitis B vaccine orally instead of polio drops and immediately informed the matter to the health workers and the villagers, the sources said.

By then 114 children had already been given the Hepatitis B vaccine orally.

Angry villagers then locked up the health workers and the local Block Development Officer (BDO) and the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) Arambagh who rushed to the spot to pacify them.

Meanwhile, all the 114 children who were given Hepatitis B vaccine instead of pulse polio drops were admitted to the Arambagh Sub-Divisional Hospital.

The Superintendent of the Arambagh Sub-Divisional Hospital Nirmalya Ray said the Hepatitis B vaccine would not cause any harm to the children.

Hepatitis B is administered through injection while pulse polio drops are given orally.

Ray also said that most of the children had been discharged from hospital as they were admitted so that they could be kept under observation.

Hooghly District Magistrate Manmeet Nanda said six persons have been suspended in this connection. Five of them are health workers and one anganwadi worker

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows celebrated in Bishop’s House Irmiz

Mangalore, Sep 15, 2013: The titular feast of Our Lady of Sorrows was celebrated today September 15th with solemnity in Codialbail Chapel of Bishop’s House, which is generally known as Irmiz in the Catholic history of Mangalore. Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore celebrated the festal Eucharist while more than 30 priests concelebrated in the Mass.

‘The Mother of Sorrows or Our Lady of Dolours is the patroness of Codialbail Chapel (Irmiz). The sorrows of Mother Mary were because of the way of the Cross of Jesus for the sins of others. The sorrows and difficulties of life give the meaning to life. Generally there are four types of sorrows and difficulties we face. Firstly they are caused by our own mistakes, secondly by the mistakes of others, thirdly the cause of the difficulties is unknown and the last type of difficulties are faced on our way of doing good to others.  The cross of Jesus and the sorrows of Mary are of the fourth type. Seven sorrows of Mary teach us seven important lessons for our life’ said Fr Prakash Monteiro, the director of Post Graduation department of Puttur St Philomena College in the homily.

The Bishop honoured the founders and donors of the chapel. Fr John Vas, the Procurator and Chaplain thanked everyone. Msgr Denis Prabhu, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore, Msgr Leslie Shenoy and many other Diocesan officials concelebrated during the Mass.

Msgr Denis Prabhu, the Vicar General of the Diocese of Mangalore, Fr Henry Sequeira, the Chancellor, Fr William Menezes, the PRO, Fr Valerian Menezes, the Judicial Vicar, Fr J.B. Crasta, the Dean of Episcopal City Deanery and Fr Francis Rodrigues, the Raknno editor led the devotion and reflection on the seven Sorrows of Mary (Salvi) from 9th of September to 14th of September.

Our Lady of Sorrows or the Sorrowful Mother or Mother of Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows or Our Lady of the Seven Dolours are names by which the Blessed Virgin Mary is referred to in relation to sorrows in her life. The Seven Sorrows of Mary are a popular Roman Catholic devotion.(mangaloretoday)

Mangalore trains rescheduled, regulated from September 25 to October 16

MANGALORE: Many trains on the Mangalore Ernakulam route will be rescheduled from September 25 to October 16 due to non-interlocked work at Shoranur station in connection with doubling between Shoranur and Karakkad stations.

Rescheduling of trains: Train 12617 Ernakulam Jn - Nizamuddin Mangala Lakshadweep Express is rescheduled to leave Ernakulam Jn at 12.20 pm instead of 10.45am on October 3, 4, 6, 7, 13 and 16.

Mangalore: Be Entrepreneurs and Provide Jobs to People- Fr Francis Almeida

Mangalore: Human Rights Cell, St Aloysius College and Issues and Concerns (R) Surathkal jointly organized a Inter-collegiate Elocution competition for graduate students on "The Role of Common man in creating a Political Alternative to India", at Eric Mathias Hall here on September 13.

The programme began with an invocation. Associate Professor Dr Rose Vera D'Souza welcomed the gathering. The competition was inaugurated by the former Chairman and Managing director of Syndicate Bank Dr N K Thingalaya by lighting the traditional lamp along with other dignitaries on the dais.

Editor, Issues and Concerns J Shriyan delivered the keynote address. In his inaugural speech, recalling his student life, Dr Thingalaya said that, 60 years ago, when he was in 10th standard, he had an opportunity to deliver a speech at Nehru Maidan on August 15 and shared his excitement while delivering the speech.

He further said that the future can be seen on the faces of the students. If a person becomes corrupt we need to blame the teachers because teachers should teach the students good values in life. If a student understands the values of education he / she will not become corrupt. Every individual has his own duty in the society. We need to improve our social responsibilities by educating people by creating awareness.

Senior Advocate Ranjan Rao speaking on the occasion said that Winston Churchill hated Indians and had said not to grant independence to India because if India is freed the power will go in the hands of the corrupt people. But Churchill's prophecy went wrong. Many stalwarts built India from scratch after the British rule.

He further said that now a days if we see the political parties, they do not follow the principals of Mahatma Gandhi. Once the power comes into their hands the real master will enjoy the power. While concluding, Rao said that the innocent girl who had been gang raped and murdered in Delhi, people protested against this rape and pressurised the government  to give death penalty to the accused. We need to fight against such cases until we get justice.

Vice Principal- Fr Francis Almeida in his presidential address said that the government has passed the food security bill and is planning to bring 63% of the people under this bill, which is to gain votes in the forth coming elections. By providing food to the 63% people of the country will not serve the purpose if there is no education. Government should give education to the students and create jobs. If there is no job there will be no food.

Fr Almeida further said, "Be the entrepreneurs and provide jobs to the common man. The common man should be empowered and not exploited. It is our duty to educated everyone".

Co-ordinator Alwin D'Souza delivered the vote of thanks. Mallika compered the programme(http://www.mangalorean.com/)