MV Kamath turns nostalgic at his 90th birthday function in Manipal

September 8, 2011

Manipal, September 8: Manipal Institute of Communication, an affiliate of Manipal University, on Wednesday celebrated the 90th birthday of veteran journalist Sri M V Kamath at Chaitya Hall, Fortune Inn Valley View, Manipal.

Delivering the felicitation speech Pro-Chancellor of Manipal university Dr HS Ballal recalled a few anecdotes from the life of Mr. Kamath and urged the budding journalists to learn from him.

The Director of Manipal Institute of Communication, Varadesh Hiregange, spoke about the marathon achievements of Mr. Kamath and said that Manipal University was indeed privileged to have him as their Honorary Director.

There was a huge cheer from the crowd as the birthday boy addressed the audience and well-wishers.

Recalling his journey of life Mr. Kamath said that perhaps he was the only one living to have covered the speech of Jinnah, among the few surviving to have seen India's massive freedom struggle and to have witnessed the lowering of the Union Jack on the midnight of 14th August , 1947 and to have written reports on the historic event. He also recalled how the murderer of Gandhi, Nathuram Godse saluted following his conviction. He said he had never seen such a thing before.

He lovingly recalled his days as a journalist in Mumbai and claimed that Amitabh Bacchan had visited his house for some advice. He also heaped praise on Morarji Desa, “who tolerated my criticism with a smile”.

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Delayed Justice: Dakshina Kannada youths still await resolution in Kuwait job scam

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November 27,2024

Mangaluru: A five-year-long pursuit of justice continues for several youths from Dakshina Kannada who fell victim to a fraudulent food delivery job scam in Kuwait. The victims, lured by promises of lucrative overseas employment, now find themselves entangled in legal battles and financial ruin.

In a recent development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoned the victims to its Mangaluru office as part of the ongoing investigation. The case, which dates back to May 28, 2019, was initially registered at the Mangaluru North police station based on a complaint filed by Usman, a resident of Jalligudde. His brother, Aboobakkar Siddique, was among the 34 victims duped by Manikya Associates, a recruitment agency operated by Prasad Shetty.

According to the complaint, the victims were promised jobs as food delivery executives in Kuwait with a salary of ₹40,000 per month. “I paid ₹80,000 to the agent and ended up spending seven harrowing months in Kuwait without any salary,” shared a victim who now works in construction. Another victim, now employed as a driver, said, “I dreamt of working abroad to support my family. I even pledged jewelry to pay the fees, but it took me years to recover financially.”

The victims allege that they were left stranded in Kuwait in January 2019 after completing all formalities. With no jobs and mounting expenses, their ordeal lasted seven months. They were eventually repatriated with the help of Indian expats and the Embassy of India in Kuwait, just two months after the complaint was filed.

The ED investigation is reportedly progressing, and victims said they were assured that their payments to the agent would be refunded soon. An ED official confirmed that efforts to ensure justice are ongoing.

For these youths, the pain of shattered dreams and financial losses has lingered for years, with many still struggling to rebuild their lives. As they await justice, their plight serves as a cautionary tale about the perils of fraudulent recruitment schemes.

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