Maintain integrity, sincerity: Mangalore varsity VC tells lawyers

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November 26, 2012

Mangalore, November 26: If corruption creeps into the education system, it will destroy generations of students, but, if it creeps into the legal system, it will destroy the society, said Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University T C Shivashankara Murthy.

Speaking at the 'National Law Day' celebration organised by Mangalore Bar Association, Mangalore, and District Legal Service Authority, Dakshina Kannada, here on Monday, he said that the National Law Day was an occasion to rededicate ourselves to the legal profession and to the cardinal principles of the constitution.

“It is the first and foremost duty of lawyers to safeguard the generations of people, the society and our country. Members of the legal fraternity must be true to the principles of their profession and should not underestimate the value of morals and ethics in their lives. Disputes are inevitable, but litigation is not. As former US President Abraham Lincoln said, discourage litigations. Persuade others to compromise whenever possible. You will be engaged in securing justice for your clients by fighting litigations which come before you, but do make your lives more meaningful for others,” he said.

Appealing to maintain the integrity and standard of sincerity and honesty, he said that people sought legal help as the last resort to their problems, hence the day ought to be celebrated by every citizen of the country.

Delivering the presidential address, Dakshina Kannada Principal District and Sessions Judge Ashok G Nijagannavar said that the rights of the people were being deprived by people of the legal fraternity themselves.

“We have the vibrant democracy, versatile sections of society, variety of religions and languages, but still we are lacking. We must have that zeal, integrity to uphold our nation, and fight for it. Although there are differences among the sections of our country, we should not create a barrier amongst us. We should have commitment and dedication in our cause,” he said.

Shimoga Principal District and Sessions Judge Rajashekhar M Shettar was felicitated on the occasion.

Secretary of District Legal Service Authority, Dakshina Kannada, Subramanya J N proposed a vote of thanks.

President of the bar association Ashok Adiga, and members of the legal profession were present on the occasion.

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Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

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December 7,2025

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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