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Mescom contract workers demand permanent jobs
Mescom contract workers demand permanent jobs

The Mescom Non Permanent Workers’ Association organized a protest in front of the company’s head office near AB Shetty Circle on April 17 Tuesday, demanding that temporary categorized workers must be given the status of permanent workers and that the system of hiring workers on contract basis must be stopped.

Mayoral election controversy – High Court transfers case to DK District Court
Mayoral election controversy – High Court transfers case to DK District Court

The Karnataka State High Court, which had received a writ petition challenging the election of Gulzar Banu to the post of mayor of Mangalore City Corporation (MCC), has delivered its verdict and transferred the case to the DK District Court.

Shri Vishweshateertha Swamiji promises help to people of Athrebailu / Melukoppalu
Shri Vishweshateertha Swamiji promises help to people of Athrebailu / Melukoppalu

Shri Vishweshateertha Swamiji, the Pejawar Mutt seer, visited the site where the Mangalore Special Economic Zone Limited (MSEZL) is constructing a road and dumping mud into River Phalguni near Kuloor.

Vittala writes exam with police escort
Vittala writes exam with police escort

The Judicial Magistrate First Class Court, Belthangady, on Monday allowed Vittala Malekudiya, accused of supporting Maoist activities, to write the second semester examination (internals) conducted by the Mass Communication and Journalism Department of Mangalore University.

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.