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Kundapur youth cheated by Jodhpur girls
 

Kundapur, January 2: After celebrating New Year, some Kundapur youngsters fell in love with the beauty of some girls who said they came from Jodhpur and emptied their pockets.  There were 25-30 people in this group who tented on Nehru Maidan.  They were claiming that they came from drought hit area.  In the group there were young girls of 16-20 years.  These girls were wearing very attractive clothes and asking lift on bike riders to snatch their money.  Their style of dress and the way they talk was attracting several young men.  Some say that these girls were in the act of prostitution too.

Several men lost their money to these girls and finally went to the police station and complained to Kundapur Circle Inspector Mr. S. G. Naik.  Mr. Naik kicked out this group from Kundapur.  Nobody knows which is their next camping ground.  Whatever it is, these men deserve that, otherwise why they got attracted to these girls and emptied their pockets?  Why they did not complain to police before emptying their pockets?

 

Special UPSC coaching to be conducted
 


 Mangalore, January 2: Mangalore University Pre-Examination Training Centre will conduct a special training programme for candidates appearing for the Unions Public Service Commission examination.  Interested can collect the applications from Sociology Department before January 23, Scholarship and hostel facility will be provided for backward, minority, scheduled caste and scheduled tribe candidates, a release said.

 

Winter camp held
 


 Mangalore, January 2: A week-long winter vacation camp under the aegis of Vandana Public Welfare Foundation was held here recently. Dt Shyam Bhat of All India Radio inaugurated the camp with Roy D'Silva in chair.  As many as 20 children were taught artificial flower making clay modeling, greeting cards through simple methods. An exhibition of these items along with cultural programme was held on the last day, according to a release.

 

Website www.themegamedia.com inaugurated
 


 Mangalore, January 2: A new website www.themegamedia.com was inaugurated recently. MBM Technology Private Limited owned by MM Ashraf, MM Basheer started the site for the benefit of advertisers, printers, publishers and information technology dealers.  Dr. Mahesh of BU Monds Clinic was the chief guest at the function. The site contains details about tourist spots, industries, old heritage building, and educational institutions in Mangalore, said partner of the web site Krishna Rajendra in a press note.
 

Group D employees' assn chief elected
 


Bantwal, January 2: A recently held meeting of Group D employees Association has elected Abdulla Kunhi as the president of Taluk unit Bantwal.  B. Keshva and Chennakeshava were elected secretary and treasurer respectively. District unit President Vittal, former president B. Narayana Moolya, Secretary Cyril Robert D'Souza and other were present on the occasion.
 

Shenoy & Rodrigues appointed for MSE
 


 Mangalore, January 2: Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has appointed G. P. Shenoy and Rudolph Rodrigues as directors for the governing board of Mangalore Stock Exchange (MSE).  The appointment followed after B. B. Shanubhogue and A. P. Kodencha vacated office at the end of their term. G. P. Shenoy is an advocate while Rudolph Rodrigues is a chartered accountant participating in Mangalore and secretary of the Mangalore chapter of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

 

Workshop on translation on February 1, 2
 


 Mangalore, January 2: Karnataka Konkani Sahithya Academy has organised a two-day workshop on translation on February 1 and 2 here.  A press release issued by the Academy registrar said resource persons from Karnataka, Goa and other states will train the participants in translating various types of literatures from other Indian languages to Konkani and from Konkani to other languages.

Persons having literary background and experience in writing can apply along with their resume. The entry would be free and is limited to 30 candidates. Interested are requested to contact, The Registrar, Konkani Sahithya Academy, City Corporation Building, Mangalore for details according to the release.
 

Seminar on investment opportunities for NRIs held


 

Dr. Shantharam Shetty addressing a seminar on Investment and Borrowing Opportunities for NRIs at Mangalore on Thursday.
 


 Mangalore, January 2: Indian ambassadors serving in foreign countries should inspire the Non-Residential Indians (NRIs) to invest in Indian ventures and the Centre should provide necessary guidance and training for its ambassadors in this regard, said Dean of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Dr. Shantharam Shetty.

Inaugurating a seminar on "Investment and Borrowing Opportunities for NRIs," organised by the Global Trust Bank here on Thursday, Dr. Shetty said the Indian ambassadors working abroad should not restrict themselves for services regarding passports. They should insist on NRIs to invest in Indian economy and thereby help the nation in achieving prosperity, Dr. Shetty added.  Though India was abundant in human and other natural resources, they are not utilised to optimum extent, he added.

Chairman of the Global Trust Bank, P. C. Narayan, who presided over the seminar, said his bank has launched Smart NRI, E-Remit, Global Debit Card and Proton and other schemes for the benefit of NRIs besides providing high rate of interest on their deposits. Those, who have 'Proton' card could draw money from any of the 7,50,000 ATM counters across the world and make shopping at 10,00,00,000 shopping centres of the world, he informed.  Share Market expert Gerald Colaco explained opportunities available for NRIs in investment and borrowing. Vinay Gupta, head of the transaction section and Zonal Manager Krishna Bhagawan were present.

 

 

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