Udupi Bishop's call to promote love and peace

December 25, 2013

Udupi, Dec 25: Bishop of Udupi Catholic Diocese Gerald Isaac Lobo has urged the people to promote love, peace and joy in the society.

Delivering the Christmas message, Dr Lobo said that in a disintegrated world of selfishness and greed, the Christmas gifts of love, peace and joy are a soothing balm.

“We need to remember that hatred begets hatred, and one who rules by the sword, dies by the sword. There is no way to peace except through good will and benevolence,” he said.

The message of Christmas is loud and clear to all who hear: “Let us look into the crib of Christ and marvel at the glitter in those eyes. Let us celebrate Christmas the way simple shepherds and the Wise Men from the East celebrated it. They returned with hearts full of love, peace and joy. Let us, as God's children, promote peace and harmony in our society.”

“Let the sunshine of happiness flow from our hearts because in each of them is the abode of God.

“Let us become His living temples, and brothers and sisters to one other. May Jesus, the Babe of Bethlehem, grant us his love, peace and joy at Christmas and throughout the New Year,” said the Bishop.

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Eid Milad harmony: Hindus and Christians distribute sweets to Muslims in Dakshina Kannada

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 16: In a heartwarming display of communal unity, members of Hindu and Christian communities celebrated Eid Milad—marking the birth of Prophet Mohammed—by distributing sweets and refreshments to their Muslim neighbors in Dakshina Kannada.

In Boliyar, near Konaje on the outskirts of Mangaluru, members of the local organization Geleyara Balaga surprised participants in the Eid Milad procession with an offering of sweets and cold drinks.

The gesture of goodwill was led by Manoj, Sheena Poojary, Denis Lily, Sanat, Lokanath, Satish, Praveen, Madhu, and Valentine. Abdul Rahman, the khateeb of Boliyar Juma Masjid, expressed heartfelt gratitude for this act of kindness.

In a similar display of solidarity, a group of Hindus, draped in saffron shawls, distributed sweets and drinks to those partaking in the Eid Milad procession at Mani village, Bantwal taluk.

These acts of generosity highlighted the spirit of harmony and togetherness among different communities, celebrating the true essence of the festival.

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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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