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‘Merger of overseas Indian affairs ministry with MEA is an insult to NRIs’

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January 11, 2016

Dubai, Jan 11: The Indian Cultural Society, NRI wing of Social Democratic Party of India, has said that the BJP government’s decision to merge the Overseas Indian Affairs Ministry with the External Affairs Ministry was an “insult to the whole NRI community.”

icsVoicing its objection to the move, it asked the Centre to withdraw the “abrupt” decision. “The NRI community is feeling let down by the government’s decision. A separate ministry for overseas Indians is a must to address their concerns.”

“We are really shocked to hear the news about the abrupt decision to merge the Overseas Indian Affairs Ministry with the External Affairs Ministry without any consultation or proper analysis. We cannot ignore the contribution of Non Resident Indians in India’s development and in spreading Indian culture and heritage,” Indian Cultural Society stated in a release.

It also said that the cancellation of Pravasi Barathiya Divas (PBD) was a big surprise. “The date January 9 has a lot of sanctity attached to it because it marks the anniversary of the return of Mahatma Gandhi to India from South Africa. Considering that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s links with Indians overseas are very strong and he has had huge events for the Indian community in various countries that he visited, the sudden scrapping of PBD comes as a shock,” it said.

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Rikaz
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Monday, 11 Jan 2016

I didn't know this ministry (oversea) was existing at all

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March 28,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 28: Dakshina Kannada District observed a total shutdown on Saturday with closure of all shops, barring milk booths and pharmacy, to prevent spread of deadly Coronavirus.

The Central Market, a hub of activities where vegetables, groceries, flowers are sold, remained closed. Despite the milk booths and pharmacies being exempted from the purview of bandh, only a few milk booths remained open here.

The administration decided to go far bandh ion the wake of people failing to follow the lockdown guidelines of maintaining social distance and some wandering on the streets without valid reason. Moreover, there was increase in the number of corona cases despite measures taken, Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Rupesh said.

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June 23,2020

Mangaluru, June 23: G Jagadeesha, deputy commissioner of Udupi, who is heading the magisterial inquiry into the December 19 police firing case in Mangaluru, has sought more time from the government to submit the report.

Two innocent passersby - Nauseen Kudroli (49) and Abdul Jaleel Bengre (23) - were killed when policemen opened fire randomly after caning the alleged anti-CAA protesters in Mangaluru. 

The chief minister B S Yediyurappa led Karnataka state government had commissioned two inquires, one magisterial and the other CID, into the incident. 

“Due to the covid-19 pandemic the probe couldn’t be complete on time. I have asked the government for more time. Two more hearings are to be conducted,” said Mr Jagadeesha, who was expected to submit the report before the government on Tuesday.

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February 13,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 13: Jnandev Kamath, former President of erstwhile Mangalore Stock Exchange Limited died late last night in a private hospital in the city.

He was 65 and is survived by his wife and two daughters.

Jnandev Kamath was an alumnus of SDM College of Law and Business Management. 

He was one the founding members of Mangalore Stock Exchange Limited. He was an avid sportsman, an accomplished cricketer, a champion rallyist and golf coach. 

He often played for Pentlandpet Sports Association (PPSA) in his younger days.

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