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Mumbai-M'lore Super Express Train by 6 months
Mumbai, January 4: Within coming six months, between Mumbai
and Mangalore, Shathabdi Express model Fast Express Train will start
running on the tracks said NDA convener and Defence Minister Mr. George
Fernandes here today. He said to help Udupi and South Kanara Karavali
citizens, he gave his recommendations to Railway Department to take
immediate action.
Currently Mumbai-Mangalore train is taking 16 hours traveling time.
However Shathabdi Express model train will cover this distance in only 10
hours. Travelers could save 6 hours of traveling time when they use this
train. At present Samatha Party has the Railway Department in Centre. This
promise will soon be a reality said Mr. George Fernandes.
M V Kamath
to be Prasar Bharati chairman
New Delhi, January 4: Konkani Suputr, noted columnist M. V. Kamath will be the next Chairman of the Prasar Bharati Board. The high-level Committee headed by Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat has recommended Kamath's name for the post, Information and Broadcasting Minister Sushma Swaraj said. Swaraj said Kamath has given his verbal consent for the post to Secretary, Information and Broadcasting, Pawan Chopra.
Kamath, who was made a member of the Prasar Bharati Board last year, has worked in several news organisations and was editor of the now defunct Illustrated Weekly. He had been Times of India's US correspondent for many years. The post of Prasar Bharati Chairman had been lying vacant ever since space scientist U. R. Rao quit last year. Kamath is the third Chairman of the Board after late Nikhil Chakravarthy and Rao. The three-member Committee comprises the Press Council Chairman and a government nominee besides the Vice President.
Vendel
Tours and Travels inaugurated
Mangalore, January 4:
At Abhimaan Chambers Building at Bunts Hostel, Mangalore, Vendel Tours and Travels was inaugurated last week by Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Mr. J. R. Lobo. Fr. Dennis D'Sa, Director, Sandesha Prathistaan blessed the establishment. Abhimaan Constructions owner Mr. K. M. Malli, B. A. Groups President Mr. B. Ahmad Haaji Moidin were the chief guests.Cocks and Kings Regional Manager Mr. Anand, Supreme Wholesale Distributors Mr. Robert J. D'Souza were present. Establishment partners M/S. Alwyn D'Souza and Promod Pinto welcomed the gathering. Airline Tickets, Visa, Endorsement, Immigration Clearance, Passport Service, Foreign Exchange, Vacation Planning, Rental Vehicles, etc., service will be available through this newly opened establishment. Also they are the agents for Cocks and Kings for their products according to media release
Cop dies of
fatal 'hit and run' accident
Bantwal, January 4:
On National Highway at Panemangalore Grama Bolangady, one unknown vehicle hit Konaje Police Constable Indiresh (25) and he was died on the spot. He was leaving to his birthplace Sullia around 8:00 p.m. on his bike. Bantwal police registered case and looking for hit and run vehicle.
Rodrigues loses
Rs. 70,000 worth of ornaments
Udupi, January 4:
Mrs. Margaret Rodrigues, resident of nearby Moodabettu Sarakari Gudde complained to Manipal Police that between September 18 and December 8, 2002, she lost Rs. 70,000 worth of ornaments from her house. During this time of period, nobody was home. All were in a visit to Mangalore.