HJV holds kabaddi tourney to commemorate 'Hindu martyrs'

November 20, 2011

Mangalore, November 20: On the occasion of its 25th anniversary, Hindu Jagarana Vedike (HIV) organised a one day district level Kabaddi tournament “Martyrs' Trophy” at Nehru Maidan in the city Sunday November 21.

According to the organizers the event was to commemorate the “sacrifice of Hindu martyrs of Dakshina Kannada district who lost their lives to anti-social elements”

Rajashekarananda Swamiji of Gurupura Vajradehi Mutt inaugurated the tournament. Speaking on the occasion Swamji said an organisation like HJV is necessary to protect the status of the Hindu religion and to spread the importance of the spirituality.

“HJV is neither to create problems in the society nor to confront the other religions”, he said.

He also said that the kabaddi tournament is a good opportunity for the rural area students to exhibit their talents and to win the trophy. This tournament can inspire the youth towards sports, he said.

B Amarnath Rai, President of Amateur Kabaddi Association, Dakshina Kannada district presided over the function.

Shambhu Sharma, Advocate, Ganapathi Bangera, Convener of HJV, and Vasudev Gowda were present as chief guests on the occasion.

The first prizes were Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 for men and women respectively.

B Purushotham Poojary, Secretary of DK District Amateur Kabaddi Association presided over the valedictory function.

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From malls to highways, Kannada signboards to be enforced in Dakshina Kannada

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February 4,2026

Mangaluru: Urban local bodies and gram panchayats should make the use of Kannada on signboards mandatory while issuing trade licences to commercial establishments, Dakshina Kannada Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV said. He also called for regular inspections to ensure compliance.

Presiding over the District Kannada Awareness Committee meeting at the deputy commissioner’s office, Darshan said the city corporation would be directed to ensure that shops operating in malls prominently display their names in Kannada. “All commercial establishments, including shops, companies, offices and hotels, must mandatorily display their names in Kannada on signboards,” he said.

The deputy commissioner added that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) would be instructed to include Kannada on signboards along national highways. Banks, he said, would be directed through committee meetings to provide application forms in Kannada.

“Even if English-medium schools and colleges impart education in English, their signboards must display the institution’s name in Kannada. Steps will also be taken to ensure that private buses display place names in Kannada,” Darshan said.

During the meeting, committee members raised concerns over the closure of Kannada-medium schools in rural areas due to a shortage of teachers and stressed the need for immediate corrective measures. They also pointed out that several industries employ workers from other states while overlooking local candidates.

Members further demanded that nationalised banks provide deposit and withdrawal slips in Kannada. It was brought to the deputy commissioner’s notice that the presence of staff without knowledge of Kannada in rural branches of nationalised banks is causing hardship to local customers.

Meanwhile, MP Srinath, president of the District Kannada Sahitya Parishat, urged the district administration to allot land for the construction of a district Kannada Bhavana in Mangaluru.

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