Photojournalists' work comes to focus at Press Day exhibition

[email protected] (CD Network, Photos by Ahmed Anwar)
July 2, 2012

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Mangalore, July 2: An exhibition of photographs clicked by photojournalists of Mangalore was held as part of the Kannada Press Day celebrations under the auspices of Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists' Association in Mangalore on Monday.

Photographs clicked by photojournalists Ahmed Anwar (Coastaldigest.com), Dayanand Kukkaje (Daijiworld), Satish Ira (Udayavani), Sudhakar Yermal (Vijaya Karnataka), Venu Vinod K S (Vijaya Vani), Ravi Posavanike (The Times of India), Prasanna Bengre (Samyukta Karnataka), Rajesh Shetty (Indian Express), Shashi and Vinay Bhat (Jaya Kirana) have been put up on display.

Jogi, popular columnist and Editor, Udayavani weekly supplement, inaugurated the exhibition.

Coastaldigest.com's photojournalist Ahmed Anwar rates his meal on footpath photograph the best. “My intention is to capture the various shades of human behavior and nothing satisfies a human being more than food”, he said.

Mr. Kukkaje on the other hand chose to go with his beggar at the ATM photograph as his best among the collection which included snaps of birds beautifully lined up on electric wires, an aerial shot of Dubai from atop Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building among others.

Movement of a train amidst beautiful landscape is his best shot, Mr. Ira of Udayavani says. Other photos displayed by him included a well captured hanging monkey, farmers at work on the field among others.

Mr. Shetty is proud of the shot he clicked of a monkey pulling its young one's tail while having its meal and rates it his best. “I spent an hour there and happened to get this very rare shot”, he reveals.

Mr. Yermal's collection consisted of many well captured wildlife photographs besides newsworthy pictures such as scenes from the Mangalore Air Crash, oil tanker accident on the highway etc.

For Mr. Vinay, a photograph he took on the move capturing emotions of schoolchildren on their way to school in an auto rickshaw provides the most contentment among all his works.

The exhibition will be open for four more days.

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September 19,2024

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Mangaluru, Sep 19: Following the recent Nipah virus-related fatalities in Kerala, health authorities in Dakshina Kannada are taking proactive measures to monitor for potential cases of monkey fever. While typically found in African countries, monkey fever has raised concerns within the district, prompting increased vigilance.

To ensure early detection, travelers arriving at Mangaluru’s international airport and local ports will undergo health screenings. Additionally, a dedicated ambulance has been placed on standby for any emergent cases, and Wenlock Hospital has set aside a special ward with six reserved beds specifically for monkey fever patients.

"We currently have no confirmed cases of monkey fever in Dakshina Kannada, and there are no direct orders from the state government," said Dr. Timmaiah, the District Health Officer. "However, we are taking preventive measures, including continuous screening of incoming passengers. A special meeting is also being planned to discuss future action steps."

Dr. Timmaiah further highlighted the rise in general viral infections following the region's recent shift in weather patterns. "With the decline in rainfall, we are seeing an uptick in viral cases, particularly fevers accompanied by cough, cold, and throat pain, especially in children. Though Mangaluru has experienced mostly sunny weather, occasional rain at night has contributed to the spread of illnesses. It’s crucial for the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures."

Health officials are urging residents to seek timely medical advice and follow recommended precautions to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases.

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September 16,2024

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In a heart-breaking incident, 19-year-old Shaun D'Souza, a native of Vittalwadi in Udupi's Kundapur taluk, tragically lost his life in the UAE due to heat stroke.

Shaun, the beloved son of Elias Cyril D'Souza and Pramila D'Souza, originally from Hosabettu, Moodbidri, had been pursuing his college education in the UAE.

He was admitted to a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 115 km from Dubai, after collapsing from heatstroke. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Shaun breathed his last on Sunday, September 15. 

He is deeply mourned by his parents and two siblings. The family, who had been residing near St. Mary's Church in the UAE, are grappling with the profound loss. Shaun’s father, Elias, works as a manager for a private company, while his mother, Pramila, is an accountant.

The local community has come together to offer their support and condolences in this time of sorrow.

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September 24,2024

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's decision to sanction the complaint and investigation against him in the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam case.

Justice M Nagaprasanna said the facts narrated in the petition would undoubtedly require an investigation.

The court has also said that the Governor's order approving sanction to investigate against Siddaramaiah under section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act does not suffer from application of mind, instead has abundance of application of mind.

Meanwhile, the court rejected the request made by senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi to stay the order of the court. The court has vacated the interim order passed on August 19. In the interim order the trial court was directed not to take any precipitative action against Siddaramaiah. On August 17, Governor had approved sanction under section 17 A  of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Section 218 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS), citing three applications.

The court said the private complainants were justified in registering the complaint and seeking approval from the governor.

Insofar as private complainants seeking sanction under section 17A, the court said the provision nowhere requires only a police officer to seek sanction from a competent authority. The court further said it is in fact the duty of the private complainants to seek such approval.

Earlier, The High Court had completed its hearing in the case on September 12, and reserved its orders. It had also directed a special court in Bengaluru to defer further proceedings and not to take any precipitative action against the Chief Minister.

The case pertains to allegations that compensatory sites were allotted to Siddaramaiah's wife B M Parvathi in an upmarket area in Mysuru that had higher property value as compared to the location of her land that had been "acquired" by MUDA.

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