United for a better Mangaluru: A unique conclave on Sept 9

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September 6, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 6: Several likeminded organisations in Mangaluru have come together to uphold the concept of unity and brotherhood and restore the past glory of Dakshina Kannada, which has now emerged as a communally sensitively district in the State.

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As part of their mission to promote human values and communal harmony among the people of the district, these organisations have planned to hold a public meeting under the theme United for a better Mangaluru' on September 9 at Town Hall, here.

Speaking at a press conference convened by the organisers of the event here on Tuesday, Saif Sultan Syed of Hope Foundation, said that representatives from all the religions including Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Sikhism and Jainism will be taking part in this historic event.

The prominent guests of the event are: Esha Vittaldas Swamiji of Kemaru Mutt, Maulana Abdul Azeez Darimi of Chokkabettu mosque, Jain scholar M K Nirmal Kumar, Sikh guru Bhai Parveen Singh, Islamic preacher Mohammed Kunhi, Rev Fr O'neill D'Souza from St Joseph institution, Jeppu, Rev Dr Hannibal Cabral of Theological College. Mangaluru City Police Commissioner M Chandra Sekhar will deliver the valedictory address.

The organisations that have joined hands for a better Mangaluru include: DK district unit of Ahinda, Al Haq Foundation, Bantara/Nadavara Mathr Sangha, Catholic Diocese of Mangaluru, DSS (Prof. B Krishnappa), Hidayah Foundation, Highland Islamic Forum, Hope Foundation, Jain Samithi, Mangaluru, Karnataka Christian Education Society, Karnataka Komu Sauharda Vedike, Karnataka Mission Network, KKMA Karnataka branch, M Friends, Mogaveera Mahajana Sangha, Muslim Lekhakara Sangha, Sri Guru Singh Sabha Society, Talent Research Foundation and Yuva Vahini.

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Comments

Sam Assadi
 - 
Friday, 9 Sep 2016

Good initiative and we hope this has a wide outreach.
The activities of the fringe antisocials have to exposed for what they are and whom they serve.
By educating our youth, imparting skills, creating jobs and fostering humanity, we can ensure that harmony is sustained.
We are busy firefighting and not bothering to target and tackle the root cause, the real fire.

So pleased to see that the various sects have come together towards a better future for our beloved Mangalore.

Bravo!

Sam
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Few on dias are jobless. Nice way to make living.. no income tax at all.

Easy life

Abu Muhammad
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Organising such an event is itself a landmark in communally sensitive city like Mangalore. It is Humanity Vs Hate & Terror. Wish this small step by proud sons of Mangalore prove to be a sigh of relief to the Peace loving general public of twin districts. Hope this will be the start of isolating BAD ELEMENTS from ALL COMMUNITIES for a Better Managalore!! Jai Hind!

Sensible
 - 
Wednesday, 7 Sep 2016

Great stuff Saif.. May God Bless you... Hope all the Mangaloreans understand and live peacefully... @ Viren .. dont follow whoever you are following blindly..it will lead you no where... hatred has never brought peace no where in the world.. it will only lead to destruction.. live and let live.. Jai Hind

Saif Sultan
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Hi Mangaloreans,

Thanks a million for your support and kind words.

1. Small drops make a ocean , have patience
2. Wish you the same and Thanks for the motivation madam
3. It's just the beginning and we have just started with a few , will be adding more in the future.
4. Thanks a million sir
5. The youth wing of Billavara Sangha Yuva Vahini is with us & youth from all communities are being misused
6.Thanks a million for your wishes sir
7. We are organising such events to warn Mangaloreans about trouble makers like you in all communities, we have filed a Cyber Crime Complaint and they are tracking your IP Adress , expect a call soon where you are

Jai Hind

Randeep
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

this is a pure gimmick by both parties. In fact worship idols itself a gimmick.. all show off.. to fool people..

Viren Kotian
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

I think organisers forgot to include Hizbul mujahideen. hahaha.

A.Mangalore
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Try involve Billavara Sangha representation. Billava youths are mostly used by the leaders of violence for their political benefits.
Most of the roudism, murder etc cases billava unemployed or uneducated youths are behind . They are the one who get killed and most they are the one who are going to the Jail.

Shahul
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

All the best.
Our twin districts known for peaceful co-existence communal harmony,love,brotherhood and trust. And also known for hospitality for guests Mangaloreans are intelligent educated smart and kind hearted people.. But now a days people are living with hatred and
insecure feelings. Few anti social elements trying to spoil the image of our districts by seeding the hatred poisons in the minds of the innocent people. It is the responsibility of all the NGO's ,politicians, religious scholars, administrative institutions to promote and uphold the peace and harmony in the society.
Major NGO's and religious organizations missing in the unique conclave.

Raveena
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

Good move. God bless you all. God bless Mangaluru.

Narvind Modriwal
 - 
Tuesday, 6 Sep 2016

But when the major organisations will unite for a better cause? you can bring small organisations together anytime. Even though bunts organisations is part of the event, am sure it's for name sake.

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According to sources, she had studied hard to clear the examinations. The postponement of examinations led her to depression.  

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July 31,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 31: Muslims across coastal districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada today observed Eid al Adha following the safety guidelines issued by the government amidst covid-19 pandemic. 

While coastal Karnataka is celebrating the festival of sacrifice today, it will be observed in other parts of Karnataka and country tomorrow. 

Congregational Eid prayers were held in many mosques while ensuring physical distancing norms. Only 50 devotees were allowed in mosques. Children below 10 years of age and elders above 60 years of age weren’t allowed. 

Eidgahs in the region wore a deserted look as the government has temporarily prohibited prayers in the open grounds. The Eidgah at Lighthouse Hill in Mangaluru, which usually witnessed huge crowd during Eid celebrations, was also closed this time. 

As expected, the celebration this time was a low key thanks to the restrictions placed in tune with the threat of coronavirus infection.

Prayers were held in Kudroli’s Nadupalli and Bundar’s Zeenat Bakhsh Central mosque. All those who entered mosque were wearing masks. 

In Udupi city, Eid prayers were held at Jamia Masjid and other mosques with limited number of devotees. In Bhatkal took some of the mosques hosted Eid prayers with all precautionary measures.

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Agencies
July 5,2020

Dubai, Jul 5: Three Indians, who were repatriated on a chartered flight from the UAE on Friday, have been held in the state of Rajasthan after officials seized gold worth Dh2.2million from them, the government announced on Saturday.

They are likely to be placed under arrest along with 11 others, who were repatriated from Saudi Arabia, from whom gold worth Dh5.5million was seized, a statement from the government tweeted by Press Information Bureau in Rajasthan said.

The gold bars were hidden in emergency lamps, photos attached to the tweets showed.

The 14 passengers had arrived at the Jaipur International Airport by two chartered flights.

They were intercepted by the Customs team at the airport and 31.9kg of gold valued at Rs156,759,820 (Dh7.7million) concealed in the baggage was recovered from these passengers.

Three passengers arrived from Ras Al Khaimah by Spice Jet Flight SG9055 and 12 gold bars/bricks weighing 9.3kg valued at Rs.45,761,100 (Dh2.2million) were recovered from them, the statement said.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai confirmed to Gulf News that the flight was chartered by a private company for repatriating its employees.

It is suspected that the passengers were used as carriers to smuggle gold.

The other 11 accused had arrived from Riyadh and 22.65kg of gold bars, predominantly with Suisse markings, valued at Rs110,998,720 (Dh5.5million) were recovered from them.

“The said recovered gold bars have been seized under Section 110 of the Customs Act, 1962. The said passengers are being interrogated and are likely to be placed under arrest in terms of section 104 of the Customs Act, 1962,” the statement added.

Indian media had earlier reported similar cases in which stranded Indians were apparently lured to be carriers for smuggling gold on repatriation flights from various countries.

A spike in gold smuggling attempts using Indians getting repatriated after losing jobs was also reported from the Indian state of Kerala.

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