Seminar to commemorate 200th anniversary of missionary concludes

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August 20, 2011

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Mangalore, August 20: Schools were the most important institutional locations within which the missionaries trained an indigenous community into the ideals of their version of Protestantism, said Mangalore University Lecturer Dr Parineetha Shetty at a seminar on 'Herman Moegling-200th year of his commemoration' organised by Karnataka Theological College, Karnataka Sahithya Academy and Kittel Foundation at Bishop Jathanna Hall in KTC here on Friday.

Speaking on the topic “Recontouring Space: The experiment of the Basel Mission School,” she said Herman Moegling played a central role in establishing and shaping the early mission schools, especially the Catechist seminary. The mission archives take one to the interiors of these schools and give an insight into how a nascent community was in the process of coming into being through the institutional network of mission schools, she said.

Though a casteless equality was insisted upon in classroom, the hierarchy between the teachers and students remained. However, the racial difference was maintained between the native and European Christians. The natives had access to European households only as servants and caretakers, pointed out Dr Parineetha.

She also said that the daily life of the students was organised within the spatio-temporal structures of the school routine and the school complex, hence enabling the constant surveillance of the students by teachers.The missionary established its first English School in Mangalore in 1838 and this school necessitated the most difficult accommodations and negotiations on the part of the missionaries since they came in contact with children from different communities, she added.

Karanataka Theological Research Centre Director Dr Rathnakar Sadananda spoke on Moegling's spiritual literature.Stressing on the phrase 'Roots and Wings,' he said Moegling was rooted into his own faith and European culture but also had wings as he explored and learnt other cultures and faith.

Moegling clearly overcame cultural barriers. He was a multi-lingual scholar. He has written 120 hymns which mostly use Indian analogies and metaphors, he said.

The seminar had also sessions on 'Moegling in Hubli and Dharwad' by Scholar Dr Paul Jenkins and Scholar Dr H M Maheswarayya.


Moegling's kin to visit M'lore

During the valedictory of the two-day seminar, Karnataka Theological College Principal Dr Hanibal Cabral said that Hermann Frederick Moegling's great grand children will be visiting Mangalore on October 26 and will be taking part in Deepavali celebrations on October 27. A special programme will be organised on the occasion.

Speaking at the valedictory, Karnataka Sahithya Academy President Prof M H Krishnaiah said there is a need to translate Moegling's works in English to Kannada. The papers presented during the two-day seminar should be brought out in the form of a book.

Switzerland senior researcher Paul Jenkins released 'Guide to the Basel Mission India Material in the Mission 21 archives' on the occasion.


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November 17,2024

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Mangaluru: A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday, November 17, at Vazco Resort (VAZCO), situated at Battappadi Cross Road in Someshwara on the outskirts of the city, when three young women drowned in the resort’s swimming pool. 

Disturbingly, an iPhone recording and CCTV footage captured their final moments, providing insights into the heartbreaking accident.

According to City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal, the tragedy occurred at approximately 10:05 AM. The victims were identified as:

Keerthana N (21) from Devaraj Mohalla, Hebbal Second Stage, Vijayanagar Post.
Nishitha M.D (21) from 4th Cross, Kuribarahalli, Mysuru.
Parvathi S (20) from Ramanuja Road, K.R. Mohalla, Mysuru.

Sequence of Events

The three women had checked into Room No. 2 of the resort on the morning of November 16 and stayed overnight. On Sunday morning, around 10 AM, they entered the swimming pool to play. Reports suggest that they placed their clothes poolside and set an iPhone to record the activity.

Initial findings indicate one woman slipped underwater and began to struggle. When the second attempted a rescue, she too drowned, followed by the third woman. Within minutes, the tragedy claimed all three lives. CCTV footage from the resort corroborates the sequence, showing the young women struggling before succumbing to the water.

Investigation Underway

The resort staff discovered the lifeless bodies and immediately raised the alarm. Ullal Police Inspector H N Balakrishna and his team are conducting an investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the women were non-swimmers, and the lack of safety measures contributed to the tragedy.

The resort is owned by Manohar, as per police records. While the formal case is yet to be registered, the incident has raised serious questions about safety protocols at resorts offering pool facilities.

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November 22,2024

Mangaluru: A man fell victim to an online scam, losing Rs 1.7 crore after fraudsters posed as officials from TRAI. According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, the incident began on November 11, when the complainant received a call from an unknown number at 9:49 am.

The caller, claiming to represent TRAI, alleged that another mobile number registered under the complainant's name was involved in illegal activities in Andheri (East), Mumbai. The caller further stated that an FIR was lodged against the complainant for harassment under the guise of marketing. He was instructed to contact Andheri (East) police station immediately or risk his mobile service being deactivated within two hours.

The complainant was subsequently connected to an individual named Pradeep Sawant, who claimed the complainant was implicated in a money laundering scheme linked to the Naresh Goyal fraud case. Sawant alleged that a fraudulent bank account under the complainant's name was opened at Canara Bank, Andheri, and used to purchase a SIM card for illegal activities. He warned that the complainant could face arrest.

Later, the complainant was contacted via WhatsApp video call by individuals posing as Rahul Kumar (a police officer) and Akanksha (a CBI officer). They allegedly sent fabricated CBI documents to his WhatsApp number. The fraudsters demanded money to "resolve" the case. Fearing threats, the complainant allegedly transferred Rs 1.7 crore through RTGS in batches of Rs 53 lakh, Rs 74 lakh, and Rs 44 lakh between November 13 and 19. A case has been registered at the CEN police station and an investigation is ongoing.

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November 27,2024

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Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta recently met with Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnav to discuss urgent concerns regarding the region's railway infrastructure development. Key issues raised during the meeting included the long-pending Mangaluru-Bengaluru connectivity, the Shiradi Ghat stretch, and other vital railway concerns impacting the region.

In addition to discussing these issues, Captain Chowta submitted a letter requesting the Union Minister's intervention and support. The letter emphasized the need to merge Konkan Railway with Indian Railways and called for the doubling of railway tracks between Bengaluru and Mangaluru, which would significantly improve rail connectivity between the state capital and Mangaluru.

Further, Captain Chowta raised concerns about enhancing passenger facilities along the region's rail routes, particularly the need for better services between Subrahmanya and Mangaluru.

To bring more attention to these pressing issues, Captain Chowta took to social media, urging the state government’s support. In a tweet on his official X handle, he requested Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to expedite the resolution of these concerns. “In this direction, I request our Karnataka government led by CM Shri @siddaramaiah to kindly provide the necessary state support for the swift redressal of various concerns pertaining to both Konkan Railways as well as HMRDC to ease movement of both people and cargo in this important stretch between Mangalore and Bangalore,” he posted.

The meeting with the Union Minister was attended by Bengaluru Rural MP Dr. CN Manjunath, Udupi-Chikmagalur MP Kota Srinivas Poojary, and Uttara Karnataka MP Vishweshwara Hegde Kageri, all of whom supported the discussion on enhancing railway infrastructure in the region.

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