Meenakshi Shantigodu elected Dakshina Kannada ZP chief, Kasturi Panja deputy

April 28, 2016

Mangaluru, Apr 28: Meenakshi Shantigodu and Kasturi Panja of Bharatiya Janata Party have been elected the president and vice-president of the Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat respectively on Thursday.

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Elections to the zilla panchayats across the state including Dakshina Kannada were held in February this year. While Congress member Shekar Kukkedi was in fray for the president's post, Anitha Hemanath Shetty of the party contested for the post of vice-president.

The BJP candidates defeated their Congress counter parts by bagging 21 votes each in the zilla panchayat, which has a strength of 36 members. Congress candidates bagged 15 votes each.

The post of the president was reserved for SC/ST candidates while the vice-president post was for general category. The election officer AM Kunjappa conducted the election process and announced the result. The term of the newly elected president and vice-president will end in 20 months.

Priority for water'

Speaking to reporters after her victory, the new Zilla Panchayat president said that more emphasis will be given to provide drinking water to villages in the district.

“Basic facilities will be provided and roads will be developed in rural areas. Efforts will be made to implement all government schemes in the district effectively,” she promised adding that problems of all sections of the society including members of the backward communities and Dalits will be solved through a transparent administration.

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congo bjp jai.

Congratulation to newly elected Zp chief and Deputy.

Congratulations

all the best to both of you, development of your area should be prime priority for u.

The post of the president was reserved for SC/ST candidates ? we common people are not human's ?

all the best, let me c in 20 months what development u can make.

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Economic downslide is the best time to start your own industry: Dr Vinaya Hegde

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March 10,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 10: Country’s economic condition is not permanent. All young entrepreneurs can be forward looking persons, because all bad times are followed by good times. In fact, it is good time to start your own industry, said Nitte Deemed to be University Chancellor Dr. N Vinaya Hegde.

Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a three-day entrepreneurship symposium organized by Mangalore University and Department of M. Com and MBA, University Evening College at University College Mangalore here on Monday, he said that entrepreneurship is something you enjoy. You should belief that there is something in you to achieve your area of choice. You should get pleasure out of it.

Ex-MLC Capt. Ganesh Karnik believed that our population is definitely a resource, but symposiums are needed to convert ideas to implementation. Coastal Karnataka is best example for successful entrepreneurship in health, education sector, he added.

Presiding over the function, Mangalore University Vice Chancellor Prof. P Subrahmanya Yadapadithaya said that students should be universally compassionate before being an entrepreneur. There will be challenges, failures in entrepreneurship. One should trust himself, and should have courage and confidence to be innovative. One should have aspiration and passion for excellence, he added.

Young scientist, international awardee Swasthik Padma was felicitated on the occasion. Evening college Principal Dr. Ramakrishna B M, Coordinator Dr. Yathish Kumar were present among others. Kavya P Hegde mastered the ceremony, Venkatesh Nayak presented vote of thanks.

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Shwetha Rasquinha conferred doctorate by Mangalore University

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January 2,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 2: Shwetha Rasquinha, Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Social Work, St Aloysius College, Mangaluru, has been awarded Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree by the Mangalore University for her thesis titled “Effectiveness of Social work intervention on caretakers of cancer patients- A social work study in Mangalore”.

She did her studies under the guidance of Dr Rameela Shekhar, Professor (Rtd), School of Social work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangaluru.

Ms Shwetha Rasquinha hails from Vittal, D/o Vincent Rasquinha and Late Regina Rasquinha, and is the second person to complete doctoral studies from the Vittal Parish.

Her colleagues and well-wishers have congratulated her for her highest achievement in academics and successful completion of quality research.

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Hearty congratulations for your achievements. God bless your mission

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Journos need to function with credibility while upholding professional ethics: DyCM

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March 7,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 7: Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Ashwatha Narayana said journalists are facing a challenging task of functioning with credibility while also upholding their professional ethics in this age of globalization where monetary aspects have gained great significance.

Inaugurating the 35th state-level Journalists’ Conference at the Kudmul Rangarao Town Hall on Saturday which was hosted by the DK District Working Journalists’ Union the Deputy CM also said that journalists should refrain from giving priority to political news as that does not serve any purpose for the common man.

Dharmadhikari of the Dharmasthala Temple Dr. D Veerendra Heggade was the chief guest at the event. The souvenir brought out to commemorate the occasion was released by Taranga Editor Sandhya Pai. The Deputy CM also inaugurated a cartoon exhibition organized on the occasion.