Wasting our youthful demographics
At the markets in Navi Mumbai where I shop for groceries, vegetables and fruits, young women and girl-children accost me and implore to buy garbage bags for a few tens of rupees. I wonder if they earn enough for two square meals a day. Then there are Swiggy, Zomato and other platforms whose delivery boys arrive at our door-steps with freshly cooked food from restaurants, daily essentials like fresh milk, eggs and bread etc. Have you wondered what they must be earning per day?...[By Philip Mudartha]
Puttur: St Philomena College inaugurates annual special camp for NSS students
The ceremony was presided over by the principal of the college, Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro. In his address, he emphasized the commitment of the college to quality education, evidenced by its three ‘A’ Grade accreditations..
BJP MP, ex-union minister V Srinivas Prasad passes away
The six-time MP from Chamarajanagar and two-time MLA from Nanjangud in Mysuru district was ailing for some time. On March 18 this year, Prasad announced his retirement from electoral politics, marking an end to his almost 50 years in public life.
Mangaluru: Prof Venkatesh A Amin conferred PhD degree by Srinivas University
Prof Venkatesh A. Amin, Dean, Institute of Management and Commerce, Srinivas University, city campus, Mangaluru, has been conferred doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree by the Srinivas University for his doctoral thesis titled..
Annual General Body Meeting & ‘Catholic Sabah Day’ at Mount Rosary Church on Sunday, 28 April
In short, about 43 years ago on 29th April, 1979, the solid foundation was laid at Don Bosco Hall, Udupi by the then Bishop of Mangalore, Rt Rev. Dr. Basil S. D’Souza during the august presence of about 180 representatives..
Puttur: Celebration of talents ‘Philo Forte-2024’ held at St Philomena College
Vice-principals, Dr Krishna Kumar PS and Dr Vijaya Kumar M, along with office bearers of the students’ council, Bipin, Samruddhi Shenoy, and Raksha were present on the inaugural ceremoy.
Belthangady: Banjaru Malai records 100% voter turnout in Lok Sabha polls
This hamlet has 111 voters and each one of them turned up at the only polling booth, completing voting two hours before polling ended at 6pm. Banjaru Malai is inhabited by forest dwellers, tribal farmers and..
Mangaluru International Airport initiates work on precision approach lighting system
The airport has taken up the project in line with safety recommendations from the Ministry of Civil Aviation and civil aviation safety and security regulator. The system is expected to be commissioned in 20-months’ time.
Bishop of Mangalore casts vote in Lok Sabha Elections 2024
In a gesture that emphasizes the importance of civic duty, the Bishop arrived at the polling station early in the morning, accompanied by a few members of the clergy. Dressed in his civil dress, he patiently waited in line like any other citizen, demonstrating his commitment..
Orange alert: Karnataka State Disaster Management cell gives animated advisory
“Karnataka has not seen such extreme temperatures and heat waves in the recent past. So, we wanted to ensure a wider reach for safety measures, therefore we decided to issue them in a reader-friendly format,”
PM Modi to address 5 rallies in Karnataka on April 28-29
Addressing a press conference, BJP’s Karnataka unit General Secretary V. Sunil Kumar said: "On April 28, PM Modi will address a public rally in Belagavi at 10 a.m. He will then reach Sirsi in Uttara Kannada district and attend another programme at 12 noon.
Mangaluru: Celebration of perpetual profession at St Sebastian Church, Bendur
The Eucharistic celebration was held at St Sebastian Church Bendur. Sr Rose Celine, the superior general of the Sisters of the Little Flower of Bethany Congregation accepted their vows in the name of the church.
Four Days ‘Soft Skills training & Career Guidance Seminar’ boost the spirits and confidence in stude
The ‘Soft Skills Training Program’ was a huge success, with 95 final-year BA, BSc, and BCA students participating in the program. The program covered essential topics such as - communication skills, teamwork, time management,
Bishop releases list of Mangalore diocese priest transfers
The list of transfers of priests within Mangalore diocese was released on Thursday, April 25. Bishop of Mangalore diocese, Dr Peter Paul Saldanha, released the list of transfers of priests and assignments for the year 2024. As many as 70 priests have been transferred..
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