Bahrain: U T Khader hails NRKs for promoting Kannada in foreign land

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October 7, 2018

Bahrain, Oct 7: U T Khader, Minister for Urban Development and Housing, government of Karnataka, has urged the Kannadigas around the world not to forget the Kannada language and culture.

He was the chief guest at the two-day International Kannada Sahitya Sammelana held at The Indian Club in Bahrain October 5 and 6. The event was organised by Kannada Sahitya Parishat, in association with Kannada University Hampi and Kannada Sangha Bahrain.

Mr Khader said Kannadigas should make sure that that modern life style doesn’t compel them to forget their mother tongue and culture. “We must learn more languages. Languages like English and Hindi help our growth. At the same time we should give equal importance to Kannada as it is our permanent identity,” he said.

He lauded the selfless service of organisations of non-resident Kannadigas (NRKs) like Kannada Sangha Bahrain towards preserving and promoting Kannada. “What you are doing is a noble deed. Your role in promoting Kannada in a foreign land will always be remembered and appreciated,” he said.

Laying emphasis on amity between various sections and classes of society, Mr Khader said Kannada literature unites people and creates harmony in the society. “We must be grateful to Kannada scholars like Kuvempu and Shivaram Karanth who showed us the path of universal brotherhood and rationalism,” he said.

He also called upon people to read Kannada books. “All malls in all cities of Karnataka are always flooded with people. In cities like Mangaluru every weekend families go to malls for shopping. I do not discourage this. But, if is sad that we do not see such crowd in book exhibitions in our cities,” he said.

Mr was given a warm felicitation on the occasion. Dr Jayamala, Minister for Kannada and Culture and Women and Child Development inaugurated the convention. Kannada Sahitya Parishat president Manu Baligar presided over the event. Senior writer Dr H S Venkatesh Murthy and KDA Chairman Prof S G Siddaramaiah were present.

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March 21,2024

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Mangaluru: A man from Dakshina Kannada was duped of Rs 2.5 lakh after he was promised a Poland visa.

In a complaint, a resident of Belthangady, stated that the accused, Manoj, had promised a job for his son in Poland. 

Between May 22 of last year and March 19, he handed over Rs 2.2 lakh in various phases, citing different reasons.

However, since the accused failed to provide a visa or return the money, a case was registered at the Dharmasthala police station under IPC sections 417 and 420.

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March 16,2024

Mangaluru: In the wake of complaints regarding middlemen menace, sleuths of Lokayukta on Friday, March 15, conducted a raid at the Mangaluru Urban Development Authority. 

The Lokayukta team found unaccounted money and several files, which were not disposed of for a long period.

Lokayukta SP CA Simon said that the Lokayukta has received complaints that middlemen have been interfering in the MUDA office, and files pertaining to the public are not being cleared on time.

A raid that commenced in the evening on March 13, lasted for 18 hours. During the raid, Lokayukta officials found cash in a bag in MUDA office, and also with officials and others. MUDA officials could not inform the source of money found in their office, the SP said.

Further, he said that many people gathered at the MUDA office during the Lokayukta raid, and have raised complaints about the harassment at the urban development authority. “We have gathered evidence for MUDA officials carrying out file disposal processes through brokers on phone calls. The investigation on the MUDA network will be continued,” he said.

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March 28,2024

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Mangaluru, Mar 28: A fish meal factory in the Baikampady Industrial area in Mangaluru was gutted in a fire incident on Thursday, officials said.

The factory is owned by the company 'Shihar Enterprises', they said.

According to the locals, the fire was first noticed at 4.45 am today, which was immediately reported to the fire department.

The fire engines reached the spot and tried to douse the fire, but it had already spread to other parts of the factory. After almost four hours of fire-fighting operation, the blaze was completely doused, officials.

The reason for the blaze is still being probed, the fire department officials said, adding that they suspect an electric short circuit could have triggered it.

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