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Problems faced by Konkani speakers discussed at symposium
Problems faced by Konkani speakers discussed at symposium

N. Yogish Bhat, the deputy speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, inaugurated a symposium titled Mother Tongue in Education System with Special Reference to Konkani organized by Konkani Prachar Sanchalan on Monday.

Police arrest 3 in connection with attempt to murder case
Police arrest 3 in connection with attempt to murder case

The police have arrested 3 men for involvement in the attempt to murder of Ravi, a rickshaw driver who operated his auto rickshaw from the Airport Authority Signal Station at Kandavar

Remembering a Legend
Remembering a Legend

Today is the 109th Birth Anniversary of Ullal Srinivas Mallya (1902 – 1965), famously known as the ‘Architect of Modern Dakshina Kannada’. A freedom fighter and later a powerful Congress leader, it was Ullal Srinivas Mallya’s relentless lobbying that laid the blueprint for DK’s future, bringing in its wake, major institutions and infrastructure like Mangalore Airport, New Mangalore Port, NITK and NH 17 among others.

Kadri police arrest laptop/bus battery thief
Kadri police arrest laptop/bus battery thief

The Kadri police have arrested Muneer (19) on Nov 20 Sunday for alleged involvement in stealing batteries and laptops. On Oct 22, batteries were stolen from several Vrishaba buses parked near AJ Hospital. Ramaprasad Punja, the owner of the fleet, had lodged a complaint with the Mangalore East Police.

Russian couple gets married in Lord Ardhanareeshwara Temple
Russian couple gets married in Lord Ardhanareeshwara Temple

A Russian couple Alexiev Jelzin (39) and Polina Korniyenko (31) tied the knot according to Hindu rituals at Ardhanareeshwara Temple in Indabettu, Bangadi, Belthangady. They had come all the way from Russia just to get married the Hindu way.

Veerappa Moily re-launches official Devadiga website
Veerappa Moily re-launches official Devadiga website

The official website of the Devadiga community, www.devadiga.com, was re-launched as part of its tenth anniversary in Devadiga Samaja Bhavan

Annual Lakshadeepotsava commences at Dharmasthala
Annual Lakshadeepotsava commences at Dharmasthala

Dr. N. S. Channappa Gowda, the deputy commissioner of DK district, inaugurated the 34th state-level exhibition at Dharmasthala on Nov 20 Sunday on the first day of its annual Lakshadeepotsava event.

Roshan Ferrao to be captain of Indian body building team
Roshan Ferrao to be captain of Indian body building team

According to a recent announcement made by the Indian Fitness and Body Building Federation, Roshan Ferrao of Mangalore will be the captain of the Indian team that will participate in the Mr. Universe 2011 Body Building Championship, scheduled to be held in Hamburg in Germany from Nov 25 – 27.

JD (S) determined to strengthen party at national level
JD (S) determined to strengthen party at national level

H. D. Deve Gowda, the former prime minister and JD(S) chief, said that the party will be strengthened throughout the country because he will be campaigning in all 30 districts

Veerappa Moily speaks on river diversion, MSEZ, UPCL issues
Veerappa Moily speaks on river diversion, MSEZ, UPCL issues

Veerappa Moily, the union corporate affairs minister, said that the local airport will be raised to the status of international airport before concluding its diamond jubilee on Dec 21.

Fr. Ivan Madtha bags National Excellent Award 2011
Fr. Ivan Madtha bags National Excellent Award 2011

According to a recent announcement made by the Catholic Priests Conference of India (CPCI), Fr. Ivan Madtha of Mangalore Diocese

11 resolutions passed at 17th DK District Kannada Sahitya Sammelan
11 resolutions passed at 17th DK District Kannada Sahitya Sammelan

A total of 11 resolutions were passed at the valedictory ceremony of the 17th DK District Kannada Sahitya Sammelana, which was held on Nov 19 Sunday at Alike Shree Sathya Sai Hall.

Week-long drug awareness campaign concludes
Week-long drug awareness campaign concludes

The valedictory ceremony of the week-long drug awareness campaign was organized by the Panambur North Sub Division on Panambur Beach on Nov 19 Saturday.

State-level netball tournament inaugurated at Sacred Hearts High School
State-level netball tournament inaugurated at Sacred Hearts High School

The Department of Public Instruction, DK Zilla Panchayat, and Sacred Heart High School organized a state-level netball tournament for high school students at Sacred Hearts’ High School

Madrasas say no to government interference in their affairs
Madrasas say no to government interference in their affairs

Dakshina Kannada District Madrasa Management Committee staged a protest against the proposed government interference in the administration of the madrasas, which are Islamic religious schools.