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CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION AT KEMMANNU, Mangalore, Abu Dhabi, Mumbai, Milagres, Mount Rosary/Kallianpura and Dubai
Christmas, the festival of birth of Jesus was celebrated with traditional enthusiasm and gaiety at Kemmannu and other places on Thursday night. In Kemmannu Fr. Ronald Serrao, Director of SVP, Mangalore diocese along with Fr J B D’Souza, Parish priest and Fr Lancy Saldanha, asst. Parish priest, led the high mass at 7 pm in the evening. In Dubai thousands attended the midnight mass clebrated by Rev. Fr. Tomasito
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Akanksha 2009 Winners of MR BUNT+ MISS BUNT + MRS BUNT-2009
Vikas Shetty was crowned Mr Bunt, while Nikhil Shetty and Rakesh Shetty emerged first runner-up and second runner-up, respectively. Supreetha Shetty bagged Miss Bunt crown with Tejasvi Shetty and Chaitanya Shetty becoming the first and second runner-up, respectively. It was Anitha Prasad Shetty who won the coveted Mrs Bunt while Divya G Shetty and Shreya Shetty providing good competition bagged first and second runner-up prizes, respectively.
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Brief Mumbai news with Pictures 25-12-2009 (DECOMMISSIONING – INS BHAVNAGAR)
In a solemn ceremony INS Bhavnagar was decommissioned on 24 Dec 09 at Naval Dockyard, Mumbai.
The ship was commissioned at Riga USSR on 27 Apr 79 by Mrs Sheila Gujral, wife of Shri IK Gujral then ambassador of India to USSR. The ship derives her name from the port of Bhavnagar in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. INS Bhavnagar was the fourth ship of the 19th Mine Counter Measure Squadron based at Mumbai and also part of local flotilla.
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Jamate Islami Hind Udupi unit Womens Conference report and pictures
The women’s conference of Jamate Islami Hind, organizations, udupi unit was held recently in the Jamiya Mosque. The South Canara District head Mrs. Shameera Jahan attended and spoke during the conference. Rakshinda Batkal too attended and conveyed her message to the large number of ladies who were gathered for this conference.
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KEMMANNU FLOWERS DUBAI DONATE RS 25000 TO BISHOPS FLOOD RELIEF FUND
Responding to Mangalore Bishop Rev.Dr.Aloysius Paul’s request to donate generously to the flood relief fund set up to help the affected people of North Karnataka, Kemmannu Flowers members, an association of NRI Kemmannites in Dubai contributed Rs.25,000 towards the relief fund.
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ICYM KEMMANNU ORGANIZE BLOOD DONATION CAMP
As a commitment to social cause, ICYM youth from Kemmannu in association with Government District Hospital organized a blood donation camp at St.Philomina’s Higher Primary School. Fr Lancy Saldanha, Assistant parish priest of Kemmannu, inaugurated the camp. Dr Muralidhar Bhat Patil, ICYM animator Felix Pinto, ICYM president Royston D’Souza and YCS animator Thomas D’Souza were present on the dais. {Comments 3}
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Kuwait: Christ the King Prayer Family celebrated Christmas tree event
Christ the King Prayer Family celebrated its annual Christmas tree at Holy Family cathedral hall on Thursday 10th December from 7.15 pm. The program started with formal welcome by Cyril Lobo followed by Prayer by Francis D’Souza and prayer dance by Reema, Sabeena & team. Rev Bishop Camillo Ballin delivered Christmas message with his special way which was appreciated by all. Christmas cake was distributed to all
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Pilgrimage to St. Alphonsa, Blessed Chavara Kerala and other tourist places
We were 45 in number from the different parishes from Bangalore / Mangalore / Goa / Poona. We arrived at Kottayam Railway station on the following noon and proceeded by bus towards the Diocesan Vocation Center which is located just opposite to the shrine. We had our lunch there, had little rest and in the afternoon visited the St.Alphonsa's museum
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Tulu/Kannadigas Achivements in Delhi - ICFPA by Ryan International opens to a Grand Colorful beginning in Delhi
Under the theme ‘I can. I will.’ ICFPA will continue its journey as Asia’s biggest festival of performing arts for children. Mr. Kapil Sibal, The Human Resources Development Minister, Govt. of India, along with film maker Mr. Madhur Bhandarkar raised the curtain at the opening ceremony of ICFPA 2009. Tennis ace Mr. Mahesh Bhupati was also a part of the festival’s decade celebration.
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KAZAR after the Big Screen: Exclusive Interview with the Producer Mr. Frank Fernandes, Thottam/Kemman.
Yes, the movie is running good because Konkani movies are very rarely produced and I request all movie loving people to watch at least once so that to encourage further productions to keep alive the language. I myself may consider doing one more, he pauses and says, look “ Failures and Mistakes are lessons of Wisdom”, I have learned lot of things through my first production and will definitely use them to do much better in the future.{Comments 10}
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Thonse Padumane Kambala Coverage by Harsha Studio, Thomas and Vijay
Kemmannu, December 14: The historic Tonse Padumane Kambala of Kemmannu was held on Sunday December 13. Elder of the Padumane Family Mr.Raghuram Hegde inaugurated the Kambala by releasing the first pair of buffalos to the Kambala field. Tonse Padumane Krishnappa Shetty,........
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VANDALS DESECREATE ST.ANTHONYS STATUE AT KOLALGIRI CHURCH
The miscreants damaged St Anthony’s statue at the Kolalgiri Sacrad Heart Church on Monday night. Since the Image is fiber made, only the glass case covering the statue was broken. Parishners noticed the damage when they arrived for the morning mass on Tuesday.
Superintendent of Police, Circle Inspector, and other Police personal visited the spot and took stock of the situation. The situation is tense but under control. {Comments 18}.
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Kemmanite Dotty is performing on the stage of Tulu Sammelano - Glimpses of 12th and 13th December by Rons Bantwal,
The World Tulu Convention, which kick started on Thursday at Ujire concluded last night.At the samaropa programme in the evening, Uttaranchal Governor Margaret Alva was the chief guest, union law minister Veerappa Moily too attended and Dr. B. R. Shetty, the Managing Director of New Medical, UAE got honoured, kemmanite Dotty has seen performing on the stage ,{Comments 1}
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VISHWA TULU SAMMELANO-A JOURNEY INTO THE PAST By Thomas DSouza, Kemmannu
The World Tulu Convention, which kick started on Thursday at Ujire is drawing lakhs of crowd. A seven-member group from Kemmannu, led by Mrs. Veronica Cornelio visited the place on Friday. It was a remarkable sight as we strolled into the Tulu Grama and recollected the days of our childhood.The event has turned into a cultural extravaganza with people from different parts of the country thronging Ujire. Culture, art, exhibitions, food, entertainment etc have created a festive atmosphere here.
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ANNUAL DAY REPORT OF ST. PHILOMINA HR.PR.SCHOOL, KEMMANNU
On the 1st of December 2009, St.Philomina’s Higher Primary School Kemmannu celebrated its annual day. The day began with hoisting the flag by the Panchayat President Mr.Venkatesh Kundar. The Cubs-Bulbuls welcomed the guest with grand salute and presented their cultural programme. Prizes were distributed to all those who won in co-curricular activities. Mrs. Violet Menezes conducted the program. Sr.Carmel rose welcomed the guests and conductor of the programme rendered vote of thanks.
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Change is inevitable - World Tulu Convention from 10 to 13th December 2009
We want to remember our roots. Change is inevitable. You must know how paddy grows. Children should know from where they get flour, bread and fruits. Tuluva is a religion to us. You will find Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Konkanis and Marathis coming together because Tuluva is a religion. When I say religion, it is not in the spiritual sense but as a commonly accepted philosophy and lifestyle. I may be a Muslim or Christian, but I enjoy being a Tuluva. (Dr. Veerendra Hegde.)
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Kemmannu Flowers working committee members meet at Zabeel Park
The working committee members of kemmannu flowers, UAE had a day out in Zabeel Park, Dubai with their family, friends and Kids on the 4th December 2009. It was just a get together from their busy working schedule and for a better interaction about the future plans and activities. As most of the committee members are proceeding for their annual vacation, it was decided that the election for the new committee will held at the end of Jan 2010.
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Dubai: A Helping hand to flood Relief by NAVU NAMMA KANNADA Sangha
Navu Namma Kannada Sangha Dubai had organised a day to laugh called Hastyosava on 4th December 2009. The event was organised to provide an helping hand to the effected people of North Karnataks during the recent floods. More than 500 kannadigas gathered together in one place......
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St.Marys Church , Alain New Building. Inaugurated by HH Sheikh Hazza Bin Thnoon Al Nahyan
Al Ain, UAE, Dec 8: The new building of St Marys Catholic Church in Al Ain was inaugurated by H H Sheikh Hazza Bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the under secretary of Dewan Ruler Representative for eastern province of Al Ain, in the presence of Bishop Paul Hinder, the Vicar Apostolic of Arabia here on Monday, December 7, 2009. The new church was constructed under the leadership of parish priest, Fr Anthony P A.
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KING FISHER Mumbai-Mangalore 5 Hours Delayed Exclusive News by Rons Bantwal
Mumbai, Dec 8: The King Fisher Air lines Flight IT 3143 suppose to reach Mangalore from Mumbai in the evenings of Tuesday got delayed and after a long wait finally landed at 10 pm instead of 6.45 the normal time. VVIPs like Mr. Amaranath Shetty, Mr. Vasanth V. Salian, Mr. Dharmapal U Dhevadiga and many others who got the boarding passes at 3.00pm, got late and we do have a exclusive report of this delayed trip from Mr.Rons Bantwal.
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