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CM to inaugurate Billava Union centenary in Mangalore on Feb 12

February 7, 2012

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Mangalore, February 6: The All India Billava's Union , Kudroli will launch its centenary year celebrations on February 12 at 10 AM in Town Hall.

The foundation laying ceremony of a Billava's Hostel will also be held on the same day. The programme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda.

Dakshina Kannada district incharge minister Krishna J Palemar, Udupi District incharge minister Dr V S Acharya, Member of Parliament Nalin Kumar Kateel, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat, Rajya Sabha member Oscar Fernandes, former ministers and eminent personalities from the Billava community from India and abroad will be present on the occasion. The function will be presided over by the union President Naveen Chandra Suvarna.

Briefing presspersons on the one-day event, Mr. Suvarna said the hostel building will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 2 crore at a one acre land at Kunjathbail given by the Government. “We have asked for grants from the government but it is still not finalized. The hostel will be for both girls and boys of our community,” he said.

In 1912 seniors from the Billava community formed the Billava union to protect the interests of the community. Bringing about social reformation in those days , Brahmashri Narayan Guru guided the formation of the union at Kudroli. The union has been selflessly rendering social service over the last 100 years and has taken up a number of projects in the interest of the society. Today in Dakshina Kannada numerous billava associations , guru mandirs and union halls have come up in the name of the union which has inspired growth.

The All India Billava Union encourages students to pursue education and every year in the name of Late Damodar R Suvarna it gives scholarships to eligible students. In the same way, they are also encouraging many social programmes and guiding the community in the right direction, Mr. Suvarna said.

Secretary K T Suvarna, Treasurer B Devendra, President of Ladies wing Smt Sumalatha and Secretary of women's wing Smt Sukalakshi were present at the press meet.

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July 29,2020

Bengaluru, July 29: The Central Crime Branch arrested four international drug peddlers belonging to Kerala and recovered drugs worth Rs 1.25 crore from them, said Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Wednesday.

"We have started a war on drugs. Our agenda is to curb the drug mafia not only in Bengaluru, but in entire Karnataka. Many people are involved in the drug mafia. They are targeting students, other states, and international students who can spend and afford to become victims," said Bommai.

The recovered items include 2,000 kg LSD strips, 110 grams MDMA Cristol, 10 ecstasy tablets, 5 kg Ganja, five cell phones, weighing machine and pouches.

"When we raided a house in Soladevanahally police station area, we arrested Shahad Mohammed, Azmal, Ajin KG Verghese and Nitin Mohan. All are from Kerala and we will arrest their contacts as well. They are involved in the dark web mafia," Bommai said.

He said the peddlers were using post offices and couriers for their business.

"I'll speak to the central government, the home ministry and postal department, and other issues related to this mafia. Canada, Netherlands, and other nations are also involved in this mafia," said the state home minister.

"People from influential backgrounds are also involved in this mafia, but our objective is zero tolerance. We are using our intelligence. Drugs are coming from other states like AP, Goa, and other states," he said.
Bommai said he was personally addressing this case and appealed for support from parents, schools and colleges.

"I'm addressing this issue personally because it's important to curb the drug mafia. I need support from schools and college managements and parents. I'll also call college and hostel managements before colleges start. We will make managements responsible," he said.

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April 12,2020

Tumakuru, Apr 12: Fearing the spread of COVID-19 in Muddenahalli village, the villagers shifted to living in tents in nearby fields with most of their belongings.

Kariyappa, one of the villagers said, "We were scared of the COVID-19 spread, so we came here."

Around 60 families of the village lived in tents for three days, before they returned to their houses on the advice of the Tehsildar.

So far, 214 COVID-19 cases, including six deaths, have been reported in the state of Karnataka.

With 34 deaths and 909 new positive COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the total number of coronavirus cases in India on Sunday reached 8356, including 716 cured and discharged, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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June 3,2020

Mangalore, Jun 3: One man was arrested by the Crime Branch of city police from Mangalore for allegedly having links with gangster Ravi Pujari, Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil said on Wednesday.

According to the police, the man identified as Ghulam has been sent to 10-day police custody.

"During the investigation of a case related to Ravi Pujari, it was found that one Ghulam is a close associate of Pujari and had helped him in extortion and other illegal activity. Ghulam was arrested from Mangalore. He was produced before a court and sent to 10-day police custody," Patil said.

The senior police officer said that further investigation is on in the matter.

Pujari, who was wanted in several cases including ones related to heinous crimes like murder and extortion, was brought to Bengaluru earlier this year from Senegal. He had reportedly gone underground two decades ago and had allegedly been carrying out illegal activities from abroad.

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