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

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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/)

Mangalore: Konkani Golden singing contest grand finale on Sep 15

Mangalore, Sep 13: In commemoration of the golden jubilee year of Konkani Natak Sabha, the grand finale of Konkani Golden Singing Competition will be held on September 15 at Don Bosco Hall, 3.30 pm onwards. Fr Valerian Mendonca, chancellor of Udupi diocese will preside over the programme. Rohan Monteiro, managing director of Rohan Corporation and Stephen Mendis, managing director of Western Institute of Technology and president of Divine Word Charitable Trust will be the chief guests. The grand finale will be held in three categories - below 10 years in solo, duet and mixed group; above 15 years in ladies solo, gents solo, ladies duet, gents duet, mixed group; and married couples. The preliminary round of Golden Singing Competition began at the deanery level of Mangalore diocese from May 15 at Puttur and concluded on July 14 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore. The participants selected in the preliminary round were made eligible to participate in the semi-final which was held on July 29 and August 8 at Don Bosco Hall, Mangalore. In the below-15 category, 349 participants in 175 entries from 40 parishes took part in the competition and in above-15 category 341 participants in 207 entries from 43 parishes took part in the competition. In both the categories, 690 participants from 52 parishes took part in the competition. The winners will be awarded with cash prizes, mementos and certificates in individual categories and cash prizes with certificates in group categories. The prize distribution ceremony will be held on September 21 at 6 pm at Don Bosco Hall. There is no entry fee. The following competitors will compete in the finale of the Golden Singing Competition of Konkani Natak Sabha: Below 10 years Solo  Olita Pinto Gurpur, Minola Saldanha Bondel, Simona Monteiro Cordel, Renita Crasta Bela and Riya Rodrigues Moodbidri Duet Minola Saldanha and Shaina D’Silva, Bondel,  Shaini Manisha Pinto and Vandana Joan Rasquinha, Angelore, Riya Rodrgues and Riyona Rodrigues, Moodbidri, Princia Serrao and Lenisha Moras, Bajpe and Ancita Monteiro and Velita Florine D’Souza, Surathkal Mixed Group Jennica Sonia D’Souza and group, Cascia, Lenisha Moras and group, Bajpe, Melrisha D’Souza and group, Nithyadharnagar, Viya Jovita Mascarenhas and group, Angelore and Joshua Sequeira and Group, Cordel. 10 to 15 years Solo Sonal Monteiro Cordel, Nihal Tauro Alangar, Jacquiline Mascarenhas Puttur, Anston Rodrigues Valencia and Aslita Rodrigues, Gurpur. Duet Diya D’Cunha and Sonal Monteiro, Cordel,  Soonali Noronha and Janci Fernandes, Bajpe, Lisha Pereira and Delisha Rodrigues, Valencia, Kripa Rasquinha and Jeswita Quadros, Angelore and Nishitha Sequeira and Olvita D’Souza, Kirem. Mixed group Sonal Monteiro and group, Cordel, Rajath Lobo and group, Bajpe, Veedal Monteiro and group, Nithyadharnagar, Greshal Quadros and group, Gurpur and Vensita Dias and group, Angelore Above 15 years Solo (ladies)  Josma D’Souza Permannur, Shaini Pereira Gurpur, Denora I V Fernandes Derabail, Lavita Lobo Angelore and Femina Moras Bajpe Solo (gents)  Jaison Sequeira Gurpur, Gavin E Menezes Derebail, Shelton Raynol Pinto Bondel, Arun D’Souza Jepuu and Vinil Lasado, Permannur Duet (ladies) Chrismitha D’Costa and Sharon Fernandes, Bajpe, Anjali Andrade and Betsy Rodrigues, Cordel, Helma Menezes and Nishel D’Souza, Puttur, Viona D’Souza and Oshin Theodore, Cascia and Primrose Pinto and Prinitha Pinto, Derebail. Duet (gents) Raynol Sequeira and Ashwin D’Costa, Cordel, Jaison Sequeira and Wilton Fernandes, Gurpur, Samson Coelho and Anil Roopesh D’Souza, Cascia, Ashwin Sequeira and Shailesh Pereira, Suratkal and Joywan Vincent D’Souza and Nester Mario Peris, Angelore Mixed group Divina Fernandes and group, Angelore, Frenita Tauro and group, Bajpe, Prem D’Souza and group, Cordel, Alida Peris and group, Gurpur and Shanthi D’Souza and group, Cascia Married couple duet Anil and Irene D'Cunha, Cordel, Maxim and Lona D’Souza, Kinnigoli, Prakash and Shirly Fronteio, Jeppu, Manohar and Anitha Cutinha, Hospet and Elias and Sylvia Coelho, Cascia.