Mangalore: Rain returns With Vengeance - Drenches Coast, Claims One Life

Mangalore, Jun 26: As if to prove the doomsayers wrong, heavy rain returned to the coastal districts of Karnataka. The twin-districts have been receiving good rains since the night of Wednesday June 24. As on Friday morning, the sky is covered with clouds and rain of less intensity has been soaking almost all the places in the two districts, bringing smiles back on the faces of the farmers.

Traffic suffered in parts of the city on Thursday as artificial floods were created because of the storm drains blocked by people who have created cement patches to bridge the height between the foot paths and the roads to pave way for the entry of vehicles, besides the road repair works going on in some places. A labourer was injured after the pit he was digging for a building in Ashoknagar area in the city caved in on Thursday.

There are reports that Puttur, Bantwal, Sullia and Beltangady taluks too have been receiving very good rains. Udupi recorded a rain of 10 cms till Wednesday morning. While most of the places in the coast received between five and seven cms, the city got three cms of rainfall. There has been long power lay offs presumably because of the rain, putting people to lot of inconveniences.

An agriculturists named Gopal Poojary (50) from Pernankila village in Udupi district died because of lightning, when he was about to leave his home to his fields on Thursday morning. He was immediately taken to a hospital, but was pronounced brought dead. Two houses in Muggeri of Havanje village in Udupi district too suffered partial damages due to lightning.

MaduraiMKU study centres coming up in udupi

Tamil Nadu-MaduraiMKU study centres coming up in many StatesShastry V. MalladyMADURAI: The distance education wing of Madurai Kamaraj University is set to expand further across the country with its centres coming up at 10 places in various States.It is reaching out in a big way to students in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka and Kerala by setting up study centres besides opening spot admission centres at three places in Tamil Nadu.Varsity officials toldThe Hinduhere that a memorandum of understanding was signed on Tuesday with institutions which were authorised to run the centres on behalf of MKU.R. Karpaga Kumaravel, Vice-Chancellor, I. Singaram, Registrar, and S. Vadivelu, Director of Distance Education, along with Syndicate members participated in the MoU signing ceremony.The Directorate of Distance Education is opening study centres at Attingal (Kerala), Udupi and Bangalore (Karnataka), Jalandhar (Punjab), Gaya (Bihar), Allahabad and Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh).Spot admission centres would be opened at three places in the State -- Palani, Villupuram and Kanchipuram. Outside India, the university will have study centres at Khartoum (Sudan), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Abu Dhabi.Dr. Vadivelu said that the varsity would now be able to tap more students for its distance education courses.“By opening study centres at Udupi and Bangalore, we can strengthen our base in Karnataka and the same is with centres coming upin other States,” he said.According to him, the institutions were selected only after the Syndicate members conducted spot inspection and assessed the infrastructure available with them. “After the inspection committees gave their approval, we went ahead with the signing of MoU in the presence of Vice-Chancellor,” Dr. Vadivelu said.A word of advise and warning was given by the Vice-Chancellor to all those authorised institutions who run the study centres.The centres were told that they should keep in mind the goodwill of MKU in distance education and uphold its image.© Copyright 2000 - 2009 The Hindu
Date:11/06/2009URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/06/11/stories/2009061153180300.htm

Rural employment training

The Rural Development and Self-employment Training Institute (RUDSETI), Udupi, will be conducting free training camps forunemployed youth in June, July and August.A press release issued by the institute here stated that unemployed people in the age-group of 18-35 years from Shimoga, Uttar Kannada and Udupi districts, who could read and write Kannada and had interest in self-employment schemes, could apply for training in these camps.Applications with name of the candidate, address, age, and educational qualificationsshould be sent to the institute before June15. Call (0820) 2563455 for details.© Copyright 2000 - 2009 The Hindu

Make Brahmavar taluk headquarters

Date:10/06/2009URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/06/10/stories/2009061057900300.htmBackKarnataka-Udupi‘Make Brahmavar taluk headquarters’Staff CorrespondentUdupi: The Janajagriti Vedike Okkoota of Bennekudru-Barkur on Monday threatened to launch an agitation if Brahmavar was not madea taluk headquarters.Ullas Shetty, president of the okkoota, told presspersons here that the demand for making Brahmavar a taluk headquarters was being raised for the last three decades.But successive governments had ignored it, he said.Home Minister V.S. Acharya, who was in-charge of Udupi district, had told the people in August 2008 that he had recommended to be made a taluk headquarters, he said.© Copyright 2000 - 2009 The Hindu

Train to bangalore

Date:10/06/2009URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2009/06/10/stories/2009061058990300.htmBackKarnataka-MangaloreWhat is delaying day-train to Bangalore?Govind D. BelgaumkarRailway Board, CRS give different reasons for delayBoard concerned with movement of goods trains during day timeMembers of Rail Yatri Sangha to meet Commissioner on WednesdayMANGALORE: Is the Railways deferring the introduction of the day-train between Bangalore and Mangalore owing to commercial considerations?The Rail Yatri Sangha, which is spearheading the movement for the day-train, suspects that the reason behind the delay in introducing the train might be viability factor because the Railway Board and the Commissioner for Railway Safety (CRS) have given different explanations for the delay. In response to an application filed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005, the Railway Board said on April 1 this year that the train number 6515/6516 Yeshwanthpur-Mangalore Express via Arasikere was not introduced because of operational restrictions imposed by the CRS.Commissioner for Railway Safety K.J.S. Naidu had, in response to an RTI application by Anil Hegde of the Puttur-based Rail YatriSangha on 7-11-2008, said: “As (the) Commission does not impose any condition or give suggestions, Railways have to follow the norms already laid down.”Board’s versionThe Railway Board, on the contrary, said the absence of catch siding was the reason for not introducing the day-train to Bangalore. Catch siding is a small stretch of track to divert the runaway trains from the mainline.It is specially designed with an upward incline coming off a downward track with loose sand to bring the runaway train to a halt.Mr. Hegde pointed out that the board had stressed that allowing passenger train would affect the movement of goods trains. The board said: “This is a ghat section with 1:50 gradient (descending 1 metre for every 50 metres) and four stations.” Only two of the four stations had catch sidings. “If a passenger train has to be allowed in the up direction, the section from Donigal to Srivagilur has to be clear.DesignSimilarly in the reverse direction, the section from Srivagilur to Dongial has to be clear to run passenger trains. Overall, four up and four down goods train path will be lost if the train is introduced, in addition to causing heavy detentions to goods trains,” he said. Mr. Hegde said this gave rise to the doubt that commercial interests were overriding the passenger-interests forthe Railways. The Rail Yatri Sanghas of Udupi, Byndoor and Puttur had decided to take up the matter with the CRS in Bangalore on Wednesday.Mr. Hedge said that a member of SWR Zonal Railway Users Consultative Committee and member of the Federation of Karnataka Chamberof Commerce and Industry Prakash Mandoth would be participating in the Wednesday’s meeting.The CRS granted an appointment to the organisations following a letter written by Mr. Hegde.© Copyright 2000 - 2009 The Hindu

10 jun

3 killed in Udupi; Fishing banned from 15June to 10AugUdupi: Three people were killed in three separate incidents in Udupi district on Friday as heavy rains continued in Coastal Karnataka for the second day today. According to the sources, two persons were killed due to lightning while one person was killed when thier fishing boat collapsed in the middle of the sea due to gusty winds. He died on the spot.According to revenue officials, Ananda Devadiga (30), a newly married from Kergalu Hoskote at Byndoor in Udupi District, was killed on the spot when lightning struck his house on June 4.In another incident, a 65-year-old woman, Appi Poojarthi died on the spot in Udupi District, when lightning struck her house.The person whose boat was overturned in the sea is identified as Nagaraja Patel (38) from Gangoli village of Kundapur talukKeeping in mind the dangerous tides and continuous the Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner V Ponnuraj had banned fishing from June 15 to August 10 along Karnataka coast.The fishermen, violating the order would be strictly barred from availing facilities and concessions, he added.http://www.sahilonline.org/english/news.php?catID=coastalnews&nid=5594

10 jun

Malaria controlPrecautionery measures are taken to control Malaria and Chikungunya in Udupi City Muncipality limits.A team has been formed under the leadership of Paurayukta with the co-ordination of District Malaria officer, District Health officer. Decision has taken to conduct information camp.Public are requested to take necessary action voluntarily. City Muncipality has taken necessary measures about citizens health and cleanliness. The necessary financial assistance is provided by City Muncipality to the Health Department according to the announcement

May 9 news

Manipal Arogya Card 2009 -10' launchedBy Team Mangalorean ManipalManipal, June 09:The Manipal Arogya Card for 2009-10 was launched at Fortune Valley View Hotel venue here on Monday June 8, by the  Vice Chancellor of Manipal University, Dr Raj Warrier.The Manipal Arogya Card scheme of Manipal University is part of its social commitment to provide quality healthcare at affordable cost to a large section of the society. The card enables a member to avail of large benefits by way of discounts for inpatientand outpatient treatment in various networked hospitals under Manipal Health Systems, by paying a nominal sum as membership fee. The card membership will be open from June 10 to July 25.Dr Warrier informed that free consultations with any specialist / super specialist doctor any number of times during the year isthe most attractive outpatient benefits of the card. Among the In patient benefits, free bed charges in general ward with no nursing charges, no attendant charges, etc for any number of times during the year, are some of the

attractions. Dr Warrier also added that 20% discount on diagnostics and laboratory investigations will give considerable relief to the patient. There will a 10% rebate on medicines purchased from hospital pharmacy with proper prescriptions.According to Dr Raj Warrier, Manipal Arogya Card is a unique scheme in which the discounts on treatment can be availed on pre-existing diseases as well. Manipal Arogya Card is priced at just Rs 200/- for an individual card and Rs 450/- for a family card. Family includes the card holder, spouse and children below 21 years of age (any number of children). An add-on card is also available for the parents of primary card holders under the family card scheme for Rs 100/- per parent. The benefits of Manipal Arogya Card, said Dr Warrier, can be availed at various hospitals under Manipal Health Systems. At Manipal the hospitals include Kasturba Hospital, Shirdi Sai Baba Cancer Hospital, Manipal College of Dental Sciences. In Mangalore - KMC Hospital, Attavar, KMC Hospital, Ambedkar Circle, and Manipal College of Dental Science, Hampankatta and  in Udupi - Dr.T.M.A Pai Hospital and Dr.T.M.A Pai Rotary Hospital, Karkala. The Manipal Uma Hospital at Kasargod will offer special rates and discounts for the card holders. Applications for the scheme is available at all networked hospitals under Manipal Health Systems and Syndicate Bank branches in Udupi, Mangalore, Shimoga, Uttara Kannada, Davangere, Chitradurga, Chikmagalur, Kodagu and in North Kerala - Kannur and Kasargoddistricts in Kerala. A 揌elpdesk� has been set-up at each participating hospital to provide more information about the Manipal Arogya Card Scheme. A 24 hour Helpline - 0820 - 2571967 or 97315 61654 or 94482 54700 has also been set-up to provide more information about the Scheme. The performing agents of Manipal Arogya Card Scheme of 2008 were felicitated by Dr Sripathi Rao, Dean KMC Manipal. Dr (AVM) T S Raghu Raman (AVSM), COO & MS, Kasturba Hospital, Manipal welcomed the gathering. Vasanth Nayak, Asst.General Manager, Syndicate Bank Udupi Regional Office, Dr Parvathi Bhat, CAMO, Dr T M A Pai Hospital, Udupi and Dr Avinash Shetty, CMO, Dr T M A PAI Hospital, Karkala and Arun Blasi, Administrative Officer, Manipal Uma Hospital, Kasargod were present at the Manipal Arogya Card 2009 launch function.   fromwww.mangalorean.com