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Absence of senior officers at KDP review meeting causes concern
Absence of senior officers at KDP review meeting causes concern

K. T. Shailaja Bhat, the president of the DK Zilla Panchayat, said that if senior officials continue absenting themselves from the Karnataka Development Program (KDP) review meetings, which are held on a monthly basis, she would inform CM D. V. Sadananda Gowda. Ms. Bhat

CM should resign for failure to deal with drought – KPCC President Parameshwar
CM should resign for failure to deal with drought – KPCC President Parameshwar

Interacting with reporters during his visit to Shri Chandrashekar Swamiji Ashram in Mulky on April 16 Monday to participate in Mahavishnu Yaga, KPCC President Dr. Parameshwar said that the state government is engrossed in internal conflicts when the entire state is facing severe drought. He suggested that CM Sadananda Gowda

Local people stop water tankers carrying water to ISPRL
Local people stop water tankers carrying water to ISPRL

The people of Kaup stopped water tankers taking water to ISPRL at Padoor on April 16 Monday. They alleged that the water tanker businesses were depleting natural water resources in their localities and making life difficult for them at a time when the rains are delayed.

New committee formed for Shri Pilichamundi Banta
New committee formed for Shri Pilichamundi Banta

Jeevananda Shetty, the president of the committee of Shri Pilichamundi Banta, Mundatthaya Daivasthana, Kondana, said that the new committee has taken over with effect from April 12, 2012.

Chaitra Nayak bags 4 Gold Medals and a Cash prize
Chaitra Nayak bags 4 Gold Medals and a Cash prize

Chaitra Nayak, student of Maharani College bagged 4 Gold Medals and a Cash Prize at the Annual Convocation held at Mysore University, Crafford Hall for having secured highest marks in M.Sc (psychology) in the exams held during June 2011.

Villagers protest against illegal water suppliers
Villagers protest against illegal water suppliers

The people of Pajeer and Kairangala organized a protest in front of the DC’s office on April 16 demanding that sale of water must be banned in these regions as they are facing scarcity of water.

76 cows die in Paduveri, doctors suspect botulism
76 cows die in Paduveri, doctors suspect botulism

The number of cattle dead at Paduvari near Byndoor in Udupi became 76 on Monday. M. T. Reju, the deputy commissioner of Udupi district, visited the stricken area on April 16 Monday and said that the post mortem reports of the dead cows might come in 2 more days.

MCC presents compressor worth Rs. 8 lakh to women’s self-help group
MCC presents compressor worth Rs. 8 lakh to women’s self-help group

The Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) presented the key of a compressor worth Rs. 8 lakh to Shreedevi Swasahaya Women’s Group in the MCC premises on April 16 Monday.

Bahubali’s maha mastakabhisheka held in Venoor
Bahubali’s maha mastakabhisheka held in Venoor

The maha mastakabhisheka of the statue of Bahubali was held in Venoor in Belthangady on April 15 Sunday. The rituals began at 3:00 p.m.

VHP and Bajrang Dal demand immediate closing down of Kudroli abattoir
VHP and Bajrang Dal demand immediate closing down of Kudroli abattoir

VHP and Bajrang Dal organized a joint protest in front of the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) on April 16 Monday demanding that the abattoir at Kudroli must be closed down immediately.

Toastmasters International organizes public speaking contest
Toastmasters International organizes public speaking contest

Toastmasters International, District 82, Division I organized Speak and Spark, a public speaking competition in the prepared speech and extempore categories.

Space sought on railway platforms for local milk cooperatives
Space sought on railway platforms for local milk cooperatives

The National Cooperative Dairy Federation of India (NCDFI) is negotiating with the Union Railway Ministry to allow local milk cooperatives to set up stalls to sell milk and milk products on railway platforms.

Ancient Greek comprises 30 percent Tulu words – Dr. Vamana Nandavara
Ancient Greek comprises 30 percent Tulu words – Dr. Vamana Nandavara

Addressing the gathering after receiving the Bannaje Babu Amin Folk Award given away by the Kemmalaje Janapada Prakashana on April 15 Sunday, Dr. Vamana Nandavara, the renowned folk scholar, said that a study of ancient Greek literature has revealed that ancient Greek contains 30 percent Tulu words.

Mangalore: Feast of Divine Mercy celebrated
Mangalore: Feast of Divine Mercy celebrated

The Feast of Divine Mercy was celebrated with devotion and gusto at Infant Jesus Shrine Mangalore on 15th April, 2012. The festal Eucharistic celebration which was held at 5 pm was preceded by an hour long Eucharistic Adoration and recitation of Divine Mercy Rosary.

Vasanth Perla’s book Naanu Matthu Ganesha released
Vasanth Perla’s book Naanu Matthu Ganesha released

Dr. B. A. Vivek Rai, the professor of Wuersburg University in Germany, released Vasanth Kumar Perla’s anthology of short stories titled Naanu Matthu Ganesha at a special book release ceremony held in Canara College Hall on April 15 Sunday.