TRAVEL- TIBETAN CENTRE AT KUSHALNAGAR- A MUST SEE.
On my recent trip to Kushalnagar on Mangalore-Mysore highway, I had a chance to visit the Tibetan colony nearby. In the early 70’s a small village was donated to the Tibetan refugees by the late Mr. Devraj Urs, the then Chief Minister of Karnataka. Gradually the village has developed as a spiritual centre and Monastery to the Tibetans, who live there and is an attractive tourist centre. {Comments 6}
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Final Farewell to Konkani Legend - Konkan Kogul - Wilfy Rebimbus.
Mangalore, March 11: Thousands of people came to the farewell hall of the St Joseph’s Parish Church, Jeppu, Mangalore today afternoon to pay last tributes to the legendary Konkani Kogul Wilfy Rebimbus.The Funeral mass was begun at 4.00 pm celebrants of the high mass led by the Bishop of Mangalore
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Catholic women council Shirva Celebrated womens day at the Don Bosco Hall, Shirva
Catholic women council – Shirva Celebrated womens day at the Don Bosco Hall, Shirva Rev,Fr,Richard Coelho inaugurated and conveyed the message of united progess in shirva unit. Chief guest Mrs. Ida Cornelio Head Mistrss of St Johns Academy-Pangala she upheld the role of catholic women today.
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Doyen of Konkani Music World Wilfy Rebimbus fades away - A Tribute
On behalf of all Kemmannu Parishners and WWW.KEMMANNU.COM Team extend our deepest sympathy towards Wilfys family. Sir, Good bye. If ever you get a rebirth come back to Mangalore.
Hher sheranh sounsaranth aslyarri Phavo kelan mhaka yha dharniri Unchli sanskriti monsha moipasi Chaal chamkanni khain bhori Parath jalmonh younchein podlyariyi Zalmathan konkananth {Condolences 15}
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Doha Qatar: MCC to present Konkan Dabazo 2010
The Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar, which is affiliated to the Indian Cultural Centre under the aegis of the Indian Embassy, Qatar and is one of the oldest expatriate socio-cultural clubs in Qatar, in its Endeavour to serve the community, since its inception in 1992, has been organising various social, cultural, literary and educational activities in which members and non members alike participate in large numbers.
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Nakre/Karkala: The Annual Nemotsava at Sri Brahma Baidarkala kodamanithaya Garadi
The annual nemotsava also known as Bhuta Kola at historically famous Sri Kodamanithaya Brahma Baidarkala Garadi at Nakre/Karkala was held on the 27th and 28th of February, 2010 on a grand scale. Vedamurthy Ravishankar Tantri presided over the opening spiritual celebrations on on the 27th February, 2010. A large number of prominent village people and the people from surrounding villages were present for the ritual.
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Parents should be the role models to their children – Immam Abdul Rahim Khan Shirani
Udupi, March 2, 2010: In this 21st century the need of the hour is to guard and guide the children to the right direction but due to the wrong nature and culture of the parents the children are following the wrong directions, says Imam Abdul Rahim Khan of Udupi Jamiya Masjid and ask the parents to become the role models to their children during a ...
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MASS VEHICLE BLESSING AT KEMMANNU CHURCH
Church association Catholic Sabha organized a mass vehicle blessing ceremony on Sunday 21 February. After the holy mass, parishers gathered and took part in the ceremony at the church compound. Parish priest Rev. Fr. J B D’souza led the brief blessing prayers, before sprinkling holy water on the vehicles along with Fr. Naveen Prakash Pinto.
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Talented and Dynamic Sydney Dsouza takes over Kemmannu Flowers from outgoing successful President Arvin Quadros
Dubai, March 2: Kemmannu Flowers- UAE, a premier association of Kemmannu Parishioners in UAE in a recently held general body meeting on Feb 19-2010,to elect the new office bearers, during the meeting the new core committee formed for the year 2010-2011.{Comments 7}
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Fruits Distrebution to the patients of Government hospitals by Jamate islami hind Udupi
Helping the needy and downtrodden from the society is the teachings of any faith. By practicing this Jamat Islamic Hind Udupi Unit has become the role model as they have paid a visit and distributed fruits to the patients of Government Hospital in Ajjarkad, the Maternity hospital and the Government children hospital near Gethanjali theatre, Udupi with the help of Dayanand Naik..{Comments 1}
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Mudu Thonse: The Annual Nemotsava at Sri Brahma Baidarkala Panchadoomavathi Garadi
Thonse Garadi is one amoung the 66 hostorically famous garadi in Udupi District. The Garadi was decorated with flowers and lights. A large number of neighbourhood people of kallianpura and kemmannu witnessed this annual nemostsava. Vedamurthy Puttur Srinivas Thanthri presided over the opening spiritual celebrations on Friday the 19th February 2010 and the celebrations ended .....{Comments 12}
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Global Village: Where World Comes Together - Two more days to Conclude
Started as a small event alongside Dubai Creek in 1996, Global Village now attracts over 4 million visitors each year. Here are a few pictures from our last Friday s visit to Global village which is now just two more days to close. Global Village, the region’s entertainment, shopping, and cultural attraction, will now conclude on February 28, 2010. {Comments 1}
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Fr. Lancy Saldanha, who was the Assistant priest at Kemmannu, was ultimately transferred to Uppinnangady parish
Fr. Lancy thanked everyone at the end of his last holy mass in Kemmannu on Sunday 31st January. He left Kemmannu at 1.30 pm the same day accompanied by new resident priest Fr. Prakash Pinto, parishners Divina Crasta, Celine Olieveira, Thomas D’Souza, Apoline Fernandes, and Melroy D’Souza.
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Crime against Frema Kotian a tulu kannadiga from Iruvailu, Moodabidri, Karkala by a tulu kannadiga in Mumbai
Hailing from Moodubidri of Karkala Taluk, a Mother of 3 who knows no other language than tulu started her housemaids job in Mumbai. The troubles started after her one and half months of work in a bunglow near Maitri Park, Chember. House owner who is also a tulu kannadiga who was supposed to protect Prema Kotian in this city was the cause of these atrocities. {Comments 1}
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Friends, Family, Parishioners from Calcutta and Canada bid Adieu to Fr. Richi at Kemmannu.
The last funeral rites of Fr.Richi who died due to cardiac arrest during a trip to India along with his parishioners from Canada were held at St.Theresa's church Kemmannu at 4pm today 21st February, 2010 the day he was supposed to come home to meet his brother Walter. Fr. Richis best friend Mr. Stephen Singh who represented on behalf of Archbishop Lucas Sarkar,{To See All 66 Condolences Click inside links}
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2nd Konkani (Roman Script) Literary and Cultural Convention held at Kudchodem
Only Konkani language in all script and not in a particular script, can save Goan culture and Goan identity. - Tomazinho Cardozo.
Goa, Feb 22: 2nd Konkani (Roman Script) Literary and Cultural Convention held at Kudchodem was held at Frank Fernands Nagar, Ravindra Bhavan, Kudchodem, Goa on 20th and 21st February. The programme was organised by the Dalgado Konkani Akademy of Goa.
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ROTARY DIST 3180 RT GOVERNER RTN DR RAVI APPAJIs OFFICIAL VISIT TO SHIRVA ROTARY ON 20-02-2010
It was a grand celebration for Shirva Rotary as Rtn. Dr. Ravi Appaji, The Governer from 3180 District visited them on the 20th of February, 2010. Rtn. Phf. Dr. Ravi Appaji along with Rtn. Satish Rao AG Zone 3 arrived Katpadi at 4.30 and were welcomed by Rotary President with Members.
Shirva Police Station Inspector along with the rotary members inaugurated the information hording within the limit of Shirva Police station constituency.
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Tribute of love to Fr. Richard Saldanha By Larisa Andrade “Star View”Kemmannu.
He who has gone, but we cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, more present than the living man. It was shocking news to us when we heard that Fr. Richard Saldanha is no more. A kind and loving heart stopped beating and we couldn’t believe that he is no more amongst us. He was described as a jokester with an infectious smile.
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Tribute of love to my uncle Fr. Richard Saldanha by Reema Dsouza, Canada,
Words cannot express the shock we all felt when we heard the extremely sad news of our dear uncle’s sudden demise. Uncle Richie was a wonderful man with so much to give and still had a lot to live for. A beautiful life cut short by the mysterious ways of God! Everyone will remember him for his kind and loving nature. His whole-hearted laughter still rings in my ears.
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Catholic Women Council Shirva Varado level meet at Our Lady of Health Church, Shirva
On the subject matter of Mothers role in upbringing of children, the Catholic Womens Council of Shirva Varado meet was held on the 14th of February 2010 ( Valentine Day) at 2.30pm in the Don Bosco School under the leadership of our lady of health church, Shirva. Mr. Alban Rodrigures the trainer of family life center, Mangalore pioneered the camp. Mrs. Maria Jacintha Mathias, President of CWC shirva deanery welcomed the gathering.
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