Dist BJP women's wing demands swift implementation of Jan Lokpal Bill

June 24, 2011

Mangalore, June 24: The members of Dakshina Kannada BJP Mahila Morcha staged a demonstration in front of Deputy Commissioner's office on Friday demanding speedy implementation of the Jan Lokpal Bill and shouted slogans against the Congress led UPA government.

Addressing the protesters Sumana Sharan, General Secretary of Morcha urged the Centre to take steps to bring back black money stashed in foreign banks by corrupt politicians and wealthy persons.

Lokpal Bill is the most effective way to eradicate corruption. Therefore, it should be implemented at the earliest she said adding that prime minister should be under purview of Lokpal.

“The UPA government has been indulged in anti-democratic acts since long back. Now the common man has understood the ill-intentions of the UPA government. Scams, which are continuously taking place, are not only acting as obstacles in the country's growth but also giving a bad picture of the nation,” she said.

The protesters also submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner.

BJP district President Padmanabha Kottary, Deputy Mayor Geetha Nayak, Corporator Shantha, Shashiprabha, Asha, Sushma Janardan, Kasthuri Sandhya, Chandra Kala and others were present.

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Activists of Udupi District BJP Mahila Morcha held a protest dharna near Service Bus Stand here on Friday to protest against the proposed hike in the prices of petroleum products.

President of Udupi District BJP Mahila Morcha Reshma Udaya Shetty said that the proposed hike in the prices of petroleum products like petrol, diesel, kerosene and domestic LGP would make common man's life would become miserable.

She also took the UPA government to task for the ill treatment meted out to Baba Ramdev and his followers who were on a indefinite hunger strike, demanding laws and action to make India a corruption free country.

BJP District President Uday Kumar Shetty, Udupi CMC vice President Bharathi Chandrashekhar, party leaders Somashekhara Bhat, Sheela K Shetty, Mattar Rathnakar Hegde and others participated in the protest rally.

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Dakshina Kannada observes lockdown; relaxation from 8am to 11am for essentials

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July 16,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 16: Streets in Mangaluru wore a deserted look as the city woke up to the first morning of the seven-day lockdown on Thursday.

The lockdown is being observed after the state government announced it as a necessary step to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The week-long total shutdown came into effect in the Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district from 8 pm on July 15 till 5 am on July 22.

The state government allowed relaxation between 8am to 11 am for purchasing of essential commodities. A slight rush was observed during the hours of the relaxation.

Karnataka has so far reported 47,253 positive COVID-19 cases, including 27,859 active cases and 18,466 recoveries.

So far, 928 people have lost their lives due to the infectious virus in the state.

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Congress women's wing protests against price of onion, LPG cylinders

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January 11,2020

Shivamogga, Jan 11: Members of Karnataka Congress women's wing staged a protest in Shivamogga on Friday against the rise in onion prices and domestic LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders.

As a mark of protest, the demonstrators wore garlands made of onions, drew rangoli on the road and cooked food with firewood. The protestors also carried posters comparing the price of cylinders in Congress and BJP-led government in the Centre.

The price of non-subsidised LPG was hiked by Rs 19 per cylinder from January 1, 2020.

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Mangaluru: Thousands travel from Ullal to join anti-CAA protest in Kasba Bengre

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January 21,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 21: Thousands of people today boarded boats from Ullal's Kotepura to join a massive protest against the amended Citizenship Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Kasba Bengre, here.

People traveling through boats and steamers decorated with national flags, raised slogans during their journey through the river.

The innovative mode of transportation was used by the protestors to reach the venue, as it not only saved time but was also more convenient for the fishermen, a large number of people from this community joined the protest.

The protestors docked their boats at the shore and reached the venue chanting slogans of azadi.