Revision of voter list begins; People urged to apply and register

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October 1, 2012

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Mangalore, October 1: The revision of voter list in six Assembly constituencies of the district as per the order of the Election Commission of India, will begin from October 1 and last till October 31, Dr. N S Chennappa Gowda, Deputy Commissioner, DK district said.

 

Briefing mediapersons about the voter list revision process at his office in Mangalore on Monday, Mr. Gowda said that the draft voter list is being released today (October 1). Revision of the voter list will be held between October 1 and October 31, which is also the duration for eligible voters to apply and register themselves. The final announcement of the list will be made on January 5, 2013. The DC, however clarified that these dates apply to constituencies which are outside Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) limits. The duration for revision of voter list in constituencies coming within MCC limits (Mangalore North and Mangalore South) will be from October 16 to November 15, he said, while informing that the draft voter list for the same will be released on October 16. The final list for these constituencies will be announced on January 16, 2013.

 

Those who are eligible for voting (above 18 years of age) and have not registered themselves in the voting list can apply by submitting documents verifying their age and residential proof along with passport size photograph. The earlier system of taking photographs via computers and accumulation of finger prints is not being used this time, the DC said. He however mentioned that although people may possess photographed voter ID cards, they must make sure that their names are figuring in the draft voters list. In case they are not there, they will have to submit a fresh application, the DC said.

 

Applications can be submitted to appointed Booth Level officers in each constituency, Tahshildars of respective taluks, Revenue Officer of the Mangalore City Corporation, Assistant Commissioner, and even in the drop boxes set up at Taluk Offices, Office of the Assistant Commissioner, and Mangalore City Corporation. Applications can also be submitted online at ceokarnataka.kar.nic.in

 

In case of removal of one's name from the draft voters list due to death of a registered person or migration to another place, an application can be sent using Form 7. In case of any correction of names, spelling, etc in already existing ID cards with photograph, applicants can submit application using Form 8. In case of change of address from one constituency to another, application can be submitted using Form 8A.

 

To create awareness among the masses of these notifications, the district administration has planned staging of road shows, street plays, magic shows, competitions in schools etc, the Deputy Commissioner said. A meeting with Principals of various schools and colleges to direct students above 18 years of age to get themselves enrolled in the voting list will also be held, he said.

 

As of now, there are 13,91,918 registered voters off the 21 odd lakh district population, Mr. Gowda said.

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Antony Eno
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Monday, 7 Mar 2016

my colleagues were looking for MA WPA Form 8A this month and saw a great service with an online forms database.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•    Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•    Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•    Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•    Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•    Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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December 7,2025

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Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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December 17,2025

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Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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