VHP demands immediate closure of Kudroli slaughterhouse

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April 16, 2012

Mangalore, April 16: Vishwa Hindu Parishat has stepped up its demand for the closure of the slaughter house in Kudroli insisting that the it is functioning in violation of law.

In a press release issued on Monday, the VHP said the slaughterhouse in Kudroli had not been built in conformity with the provisions of the Prevention of Cruelty Act 1960 and therefore it is an illegal slaughterhouse.

The slaughtering of the animal at the said abattoir is being carried out in a cruel manner and thus the guidelines under the said Act is being violated, the press release said.

The right-wing organization also accused the Mangalore City Corporation of failing to develop the abattoir as per the guidelines issued by the central government. The abattoir does not have a testing facility to find out if the meat is worthy of human consumption, which is a requirement according to the guidelines, the VHP said.

Since hundreds of animals have died near Byndoor after consuming poisonous effluents, it is highly dangerous to consume the meat which is not tested properly, the VHP said in its memorandum addressed to the commissioner of the City Corporation.

The VHP also claimed that cows and calves are being slaughtered at the abattoir in violation of the law. This is a punishable offence under Section 4 of the Karnataka anti-cow slaughter and cattle proection Act 1964, it said.

It also pointed out that the slaughtering of cows and calves is a an affront to the feelings of the Hindus and is a source of provocation.

It urged the commissioner to close down the abattoir without any delay. Prof. M.B. Puranik, vice-president, Vishwa Hindu Parishat, Karnataka Dakshina Prantha, Manohar Tulujaram, president, VHIP, Mangalore, Pradeep Pumpwell, Goraksha Pramukh, Bajrang Dal, Mangalore and Harish Amtadi, convenor, Bajrang Dal are the signatories to the memorandum. The copies of the memorandum have been circulated to the chairman of the Standing Committee on public health education and social justice, Mayor of the MCC and the deputy mayor of the MCC.

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11th Late Mrs Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture Held at Kanachur

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February 3,2026

Mangaluru, Feb 3: Kanachur College of Physiotherapy and Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre, in association with U.T. Fareed Foundation (R), organised the 11th Late Mrs. Naseema Fareed Memorial Lecture on Tuesday.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Subramanyam K, Head of the Department and Professor, Department of Cardiology, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Mangaluru. In his inaugural address, Dr. Subramanyam delivered an insightful talk highlighting the vital role of physiotherapy in modern medical care, particularly in cardiac rehabilitation, patient recovery, and improving overall quality of life through a multidisciplinary healthcare approach.

The presidential address was delivered by Dr. Haji U.K. Monu, Chairman, KIET. The keynote address was presented by Dr. Mohammed Ismail Hejamady, who spoke on the evolving scope and significance of physiotherapy.

The event was held in the presence of Mr. Abdul Rahiman, Director, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; Dr. Vaishali Sreejith, Senate Member, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru; Dr. Sudhan S.G., Professor and Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy, Bengaluru; Dr. Shanavaz Manipady, Dean, Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru; and Dr. Venkat Rai Prabhu, Member, Kanachur Health Science Advisory Council, Kanachur Hospital & Research Centre.

Dr. Mohammad Suhail, Dean, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, welcomed the guests and delegates.

As part of the programme, a two-day free workshop was organised on the following topics:

• Art of Practice in Cardiopulmonary Conditions by Dr. Sudhan S.G., Principal, Krupanidhi College of Physiotherapy

• The Gift of Life – Organ Donation by Dr. Rohan Monis, Chief Administrative Medical Officer

• Chest X-ray Interpretation by Dr. Hemanth, Department of Radiology, KIMS

• Pulmonary Rehabilitation by Dr. Vijaya Kumar, Department of Respiratory Medicine, KIMS

Organisers noted that the memorial lecture series has been conducted continuously for the 11th year, benefiting interns and postgraduate students from various colleges across Mangaluru. A total of 130 delegates attended the workshop.

Dr. Reshma, Vice Principal, Kanachur College of Physiotherapy, Mangaluru, delivered the vote of thanks.

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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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