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Mangalorean research fellow publishes book on Afghanistan
Mangalorean research fellow publishes book on Afghanistan

Dr. Shanthie Mariet D’Souza, a Mangalorean research fellow at Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS), National University of Singapore, released a new book “Afghanistan in Transition: Beyond 2014?”

Woman accuses estranged husband of trying to kill her
Woman accuses estranged husband of trying to kill her

A 26-year-old woman has accused her estranged husband of filing a false case against her and threatening to kill her.

Udupi district CEO directs DIC to identify SSI problems
Udupi district CEO directs DIC to identify SSI problems

S. A. Prabhakar Sharma, CEO of Udupi Zilla Panchayat (ZP), on Monday directed the District Industries Centre (DIC) to conduct a survey on the problems of industries in Udupi. He directed the DIC to collaborate with banks in the district, particularly Syndicate Bank. The ZP CEO was addressing a meeting of the district-level review committee for banking in Udupi.

Thieves break into Shree Ramalinga Chowdeshwari Temple
Thieves break into Shree Ramalinga Chowdeshwari Temple

A gang of thieves broke into Shree Ramalinga Chowdeshwari Temple in Emmekere early in the morning of July 24, Tuesday and stole several gold and silver ornaments.

Efforts on for extension of night train to Karwar – MP Hegde
Efforts on for extension of night train to Karwar – MP Hegde

Speaking at an event called Jago Sansad Jago organized by the Udupi Consumers’ Forum on July 23, Monday, Udupi – Chikmagalur MP Jayaprakash Hegde said that he has requested the chairman of the Railway Board to extend the Bangalore to Mangalore night train to Karwar.

Hijab row at Ramakunjeshwar College comes to an end
Hijab row at Ramakunjeshwar College comes to an end

The protest launched by the Muslim students of Ramakunjeshwara First Grade College in Puttur finally came to an end after 12 days with a large number of protestors returning to the classroom.

AITUC to fight for beedie workers’ rights on July 26
AITUC to fight for beedie workers’ rights on July 26

Beedie workers, under the leadership of the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), will gherao the deputy commissioner’s office on July 26, Thursday to bring the attention of the authorities to their four demands.

Petrol prices to go up by at least 91 paise per litre
Petrol prices to go up by at least 91 paise per litre

After two sets of reductions in petrol prices last month, oil marketing companies will raise petrol prices by 70 paise-91 paise effective midnight tonight, Indian Oil said in a release. The effective hike in Bangalore will be 91 paise, which will push up prices to Rs 77.30.

SYS launches marriage fund for poor girls
SYS launches marriage fund for poor girls

SYS launched a marriage fund and presented Rs. 50,000 to three girls at a special program held for the purpose at the SYS centre on July 22, Sunday.

Tulu comedy film Rampa to be released in August
Tulu comedy film Rampa to be released in August

Rampa, a Tulu film, directed by Rajan Lyallpuri and produced by Namratha Hegde Films Productions, which belongs to actresses Namratha Hegde and Geetha Hegde, will be released in August 2012.

Kulshekar parish organizes interactive event for youth
Kulshekar parish organizes interactive event for youth

The Kulshekar unit of ICYM and the Youth and Cultural Committee jointly organized Cordel Youth Café, a seminar for the youth of Kulshekar Church in the church hall.

Aatidonji Dina held in honor of Aati traditions in city
Aatidonji Dina held in honor of Aati traditions in city

Dr. K. Abhay Kumar, head of the department of Kannada at Mangalore University, inaugurated Aatidonji Dina at Government Pre University College in Balmatta on July 22, Sunday.

Not mandatory for temples to offer rain poojas – Muzrai minister
Not mandatory for temples to offer rain poojas – Muzrai minister

Interacting with reporters after inaugurating his office in Rajatadri, Muzrai Minister Kota Shrinivas Poojary clarified that no temple is forced to offer poojas for rains although the government has instructed the Muzrai Department to direct temples to offer poojas for rains.

Nag Panchami celebrated all over India
Nag Panchami celebrated all over India

The Hindu community all over India is celebrating Nag Panchami, one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar, today. The day is usually celebrated on the fifth day of the moonlit fortnight of the month of Shravan, which coincides with July or August

Sandeep Malani’s Jo Jo Laali to be screened at international AIDS conference
Sandeep Malani’s Jo Jo Laali to be screened at international AIDS conference

Sandeep Malani’s Kannada film on AIDS awareness Jo Jo Laali has been selected for screening at the XIX International Aids Conference 2012 at the world renowned Carnegie Library McKinley Theater on July 25, 2012 in Washington DC, USA.