Suma Sourabha' awards conferred

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March 12, 2011

Mangalore, March 12: It is the responsibility of the society to recognise the young achievers and encourage them in their future endeavour, said Mangalore University Vice Chancellor TC Shivashankar Moorthy.

He was delivering the presidential address after presenting 'Suma Sourabha' awards at function to mark the 19 the anniversary of 'Suma Sourabha' fortnightly magazine at Town Hall here on Saturday evening.

Mr Moorthy said achievers do not achieve anything for recognition or publicity but strive for the society and country. “Hence, it is our responsibility to honour them”, he added.

16 seniors, four youths and four juniors were conferred the awards for their achievements in various fields.

Editor of the mangazine MJ Rao welcomed the gathering. Bhaskara Rai Kukkuwalli compered the programme. Senior litterateur Harikrishna Punarooru was among the guests.

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Mangaluru: 5 miscreants held for pelting stones at masjid near Surathkal

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru: Police have arrested five miscreants belonging to saffron outfits for pelting stones at a masjid at Katipalla near Surathkal on the outskirts of the city last night.

The arrested have been identified as Bharat, Chennappa, Nitin, Manu and Sujit all residents of Surathkal and surrounding areas. Among them, Bharat is said to be a rowdy sheeter.

The miscreants, who came on two motorbikes late on Sunday night, pelted stones at Masjidul Huda, located at 3rd block of Katipalla on the eve of Miladunnabi.

Confirming the incident, City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that investigation is in progress and a case has been registered at Surathkal police station.

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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna, 6 others booked for rape at resort, criminal intimidation

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September 19,2024

Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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