Raids on illegal sand mining from River Swarna Sand Laden trucks confiscated.
The illegal sand mining from river Swarna came to a standstill while a raid on illegal mining trucks by Geological and mining science department of India confiscating the sand laden trucks today. The Ecological imbalance is so serious in Swarna river basin that many islands or kudrus are in the verge of disappearing as {Comments 5}
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Middle East Junior Chef of the Year 2010 competition Photographs - DAY 4
As part of the annual Dubai Summer Surprises, the competition for Junior Chef of The Year is on at the Burjuman. The event celebrates the works of 600 and more chefs from star hotels across the GCC. {Comments 1}
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Unique Protest by Nityananda Olakadu of Udupi in support of Lok Ayukta N. Santosh Hegde and other Local News
Lok Ayukta N. Santosh Hegde who has tendered his resignation, received Unique support from Nityananda Olakadu of Uduipi. Nityananda Olakadu by wearing special cloths did the meditation by putting fire around him
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A Rainy Day as seen by Richard Crasto
The fields become -a river of water after two or three hours. Then trees are washed and look fresh. Village streets are changed into canals where children joyfully play.In short a rainy day is really a blessing of God that must be enjoyed to its full. These opportunities are God given gift that doe-not conic everyday. This is great sight! I love the scenes the nature has created today. Let me share it with you!
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Konkani Sahitya Samskruti Sammelan in Mumbai
Mumbai, Jun 27: The Konkani Sahitya Samskruti Sammelan was held at St Josephs parish auditorium, Mira Road, on Sunday June 27. It was held under the aegis of the Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy, Mangalore, Kavita Trust, Mangalore, metro-based Konkan Kharvi Welfare Association, and St Josephs Konkani Welfare Association, Mira Road, here.
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Middle East Junior Chef of the Year 2010 Photographs - DAY 3
The Middle East Junior Chef of the Year, organized by the Emirates Culinary Guild and a signature event of Dubai Summer Surprises, officially opened on June 23 at BurJuman, a key sponsor of DSS, to kick start the most awaited culinary battle this year. Yousif Mubarak, Chief Operations Officer of the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment,{Comments 1}
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MANGALORE BISHOPS SUPPORTIVE PRESENCE AT GREGORY PATRAO’S FIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Having number of individuals and 23 multi-religious associations extending their support to Gregory Patrao, his fight for justice has reached 7th day today (24th of June, 2010). Today’s fasting and protest was led by the Catholic Sabha of Mangalore
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Bangalore: RYAN - International Children Festival-2010
Bangalore, Jun 23: The three-day Bangalore International Children’s Film Festival opened at the Fame Cinemas, Forum Value Mall, Whitefield here on Tuesday June 22 from 10.00 am.The festival will be open from 10.00 am to 12.00 noon on all the three days. The tickets for Fame Cinemas are priced at Rs 80 and will be available at the counter before the show.
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Unbelievable but still true Story of UBARDA MEEN or THE MUD FISH or THE SIMMER SLEEP FISH
Unbelievably every year we see this kind of fish in our fields after the first rain water, people catch as much as they can cook and eat in our villages around Udupi District. To name a few of them in our local language: Madenji (Molvo) Mugud ( Tigur) Kijan ( Pidtol) Yerwar ( Valai){Comments 4}
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Mock drill by various units of Udupi District Administration in the event of flash floods
Udupi DC Hemalatha give details of the crises management taken by the district administration in the event of any flash floods due to yhr heavy rain in the coming days in the district today sy movk drill in Udyavara by the various departments like home, red cross, fire and tegma.
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Doha: Konkani Talents Galore at the 2nd Phase of MCCs 6th Annnual Talent Competitions
The much awaited second phase of the Annual Talent Competitions organized by the Mangalore Cricket Club (MCC), Qatar were held on Friday evening, June 18, 2010 at the Ashoka Hall of the Indian Cultural Center. Competitions which were initially scheduled for May 28, 2010 were postponed as a mark of respect to the victims of the Air India Crash in Mangalore{Comments 1}
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Blood Donation camp to mark birthday of Rahul Gandhi at Udupi
The Youth Wing of the Congress party celebrated the birthday of Rahul Gandhi at udupi in a very unique way. A blood donation camp was organized by the congress paty and the youth wing facilitated this programme. This programme was organized at Congress Bhavan udupi at 11.00am.
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A Unique way of protest by the Artist's of Mangalore in a Kuncha Kahale.
Around 25 artist's of Mangalore today participated in a protest called Kuncha Kahale during which they painted pictures of irresponsible industrialization in the district. According to artist William Pais they are not against the development but against illegal and forcible evictions like one to the Gregory Patrao family in Mangalore
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Fast Supporting Gregory Patrao and Family Begins in front of DC office in Mangalore
The protest began with lighting the lamp by various organizations and it will be doused off only after the fulfillment of their demands said T.R. Bhat of Karnataka Janabhivriddhi Samiti during his address to the protesters. It was an unlawful act by the government which grabbed {Comments 1}
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Anti-cow slaughter Bill criticised - Various organisations take out rally, hold protest meeting in Udupi
Government cannot dictate terms on food habits of people'‘The law will deprive rural people of nutritious food'- Describing the Karnataka Prevention of Slaughter and Preservation of Cattle Bill introduced by the Bharatiya Janata Party
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Heavy rains lash Mumbai, Thane; 8 killed, flights delayed
MUMBAI: Heavy rains coupled with strong winds on Wednesday lashed the city and its suburbs, disrupting air and rail traffic and leading to water logging in many areas. The city received 60.77 mm rainfall since Tuesday. Colaba in south Mumbai received 78.6
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40 HOURS NON-STOP PRAYER IN MANGALORE
As a mark of the conclusion of the year dedicated to the Christian priests of the world, 40 hours non-stop prayer and adoration to the Blessed Sacrament is taking place in Our Lady of Dolores Chapel situated in the Bishops House of Mangalore. The prayer was inaugurated by Most Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul DSouza, the Bishop of the Diocese of Mangalore
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Doha Shortlists 12 Contestants for ‘Gulf Voice of Mangalore’ Semi-finals
The audition in Doha for the Gulf Voice of Mangalore 2010 was held on the 11th of June 2010 at the Indian Cultural Center, which was organized by Mangalore Cultural Association Doha Qatar. The program began at 4.45 pm with the MCA anthem followed by the Welcome by Harry Lobo,
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Kemmannu: Villagers Protest against illegal construction of Toilet Pit.
Residents of Kambla Thotta and nearby areas gathered at the Kemmannu Panchayat office and protested against the construction of a toilet pit on a disputed PWD site beside the Kemmannu Bridge.The protest followed a incident happened the earlier day, when local resident and ex-Panchayat member Apolin Fernandes {Comments 3}
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FKCA "Mangalore Maza" Annual Sports 2010
Bangalore, June 8: MANGALORE MAZA 2010, the Annual Sports , cultural and food fest of the Federation of Konkani Catholic Associations, was inaugurated at a very solemn function this morning. 14 member associations based in Bangalore and one from Mysore, had lined up on the grounds behind their Presidents holding the flags of their respective Associations.
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