Thousands of Christians take to streets to denounce church attack

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July 19, 2016

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Tumakuru: Jul 19: Thousands of Christians took to streets in the city to register their protest against the recent attack on Tomlinson church at Siragate, which according to them an attempt to disrupt communal harmony.

The massive rally held from Town Hall Circle to the office of Deputy Commissioner in the city disrupted traffic flow for couple of hours on Monday. The protesters were wearing black badges.

Members of Catholic, Protestant, Baptist and Methodist Christians from Bengaluru, KGF, Chikkaballapur, Gowribidanur and Channapatna took part in the rally.

They later submitted a memorandum to Additional Deputy Commissioner C Anitha. Community leader Samuel Poojary defined the attack as an attack on communal harmony and peace.

“The attack is not just an attack on the church. But it is a conspiracy to disturb communal harmony in the district. Christians have been living in the district for the last 200 years. They have served people at times the region was hit by plague,” he pointed out.

“Police are yet to bring the miscreants to book. “The investigation is being carried out in full swing. We will not set any deadline for the police to arrest the miscreants,” he added.

Religious leaders, during the meeting held in front of the church, called upon the members to maintain peace.

Diocese vice-president Saloman Thomas, treasury Jagadish, secretaries Milton, Vincent, Vinod Kumar, Dr Devaraj Pradeep Kumar of Catholic church, CPM district secretary N K Subramanya and others were present.

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January 19,2020

Udupi, Jan 19: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitaraman has said the mutt tradition in Udupi is a unique tradition and a perfect example of the country’s rich heritage of spirituality.

Speaking at the Darbar organised for the incoming Paryaya Admar Mutt seer Sri Eeshapriya Theertha Swamiji at Rajangana, here Saturday night, she said, “Paryaya festival is not just an event. It represents the presence of the Lord. I am conscious about the history. I am immensely blessed to be associated with the Krishna Mutt in one or the other.”

She turned nostalgic and traced her connection with the Krishna mutt which started in her childhood. “I am attached to the Mutt and temple due to my maternal uncle. My uncle was a bank employee and he spent his career in Manipal. I am being drawn to the mutt for the past 25 years. I am blessed immensely by the seers of the mutt and Lord Krishna.”

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May 2,2020

Mangaluru, May 2:  Dakshina Kannada district administration has taken steps to quarantine people returning after having lost their jobs in foreign countries.

Marriages hall, general halls and hostels are being identified for the purpose, a source said.

Official said that Coronavirus scare also has forced many people from foreign countries, those in including Gulf countries, to return to their native villages.

The Gulf countries are also sending back those staying illegally there. 

Once the flight services resume, thousands of people are likely to return to the country.

Meanwhile, DK deputy commissioner Karnataka held a video conference with Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa.

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June 8,2020

Hubballi, June 8: If everything goes as expected, the railway station in Hubballi, the commercial capital of the state and also the headquarters of South Western Railway (SWR), will have the world’s longest railway platform next year.

E Vijaya, chief public relation officer of SWR, said the work is being done as part of doubling between Hubballi and Bengaluru. 

“At present, Hubballi has five platforms, and the number will be increased to eight. Inspection carriage line is getting converted to full platform. 

Platform No. 1 will be extended from 550m to 1,400m with 10m width. At present, Gorakhpur’s 1,366m platform is the world’s longest facility,” the officer said.

She added that one more entry point is coming up at Gadag Road. “Rs 90 crore is being spent on the works related to full yard, signalling, electrical and building. 

The works, started in November 2019, will be completed in the next one year,” said Vijaya.

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