Billavas Dubai and NE to distribute scholarship on Sunday

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August 26, 2011

Mangalore, August 26: Billavas Dubai and Northern Emirates (BDNE), one of the largest community organisations for Billawas in Dubai, has come forward to distribute over Rs 9.14 lakh among 235 deserving students this year at a scholarship distribution programme on Sunday, August 28.

The programme is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at Shri Adhyaksha Koragappa Memorial Hall, Shri Gokarnanatha Kshetra's Kudroli Temple Complex in Mangalore.

Announcing this at a press meet here on Friday, Jeethendra Suvarna, President, BDNE, said that his organisation, which follows the teachings of great social reformer Swamy Guru Narayan, was dedicated to serve the poor, needy and deserving fellow members of the community.

He said this year's figures have broken all previous records in scholarship distribution by the BDNE, which has remained committed more than ever - as an organisation and as the Billawa diaspora in the UAE – to uphold promise of providing comprehensive educational opportunities for those in dire need.

He said every year the tedious selection process of the deserving students is being smoothly handled by a charitable organisation called Shri Guru Charitable Trust, Mangalore. With the help of their committed voluntary members, the Trust conducts impartial surveys on the flood of applications they receive both directly and those being received by BDNE. The Trust's professionally prepared survey result with clear comments after actual physical visits to each and every home is then forwarded to BDNE to scrutinise further and finalise with the clear consent of the Working Committee of BDNE, he informed.

Mr Suvarna said MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, MASTER OF ARTS/POST GRADUATES, DIPLOM ENGINEERS, GRADUATES, ITI, NURSING, SSLC, PUC and other students would benefit from this year's scholarship.

Among 235 beneficiaries 220 students will be presented with scholarships, seven students will be presented with talent awards and eight unhealthy students will be presented with special awards, he informed.

The function will be graced by Janardhana Poojary, Former Minister, Govt. of India, Jaya C Suvarna, President of Billawa Maha Mandala, H S Sairam, President of Shri Kshetra Kudroli, Vasudeva Kotian, Chairman of Bharat Co-operative Bank, Mumbai, Krishnappa Poojary, Principal of Narayana Guru Pre-university College, Belthangadi, Muddu Moodubelle, Poet, Writer and Senior Staff at All India Radio & Trustees of Guru Charitable Trust, who will release and distribute the scholarships.

Office Bearers of Billawas Dubai and Northern Emirates viz., Vice President Pravin Attavar, Educational Secretary Uday Kumar Kateel, Ex-President Mohan Attavar, General Secretary Madhav Poojary, Internal Auditor Prabhakar Suvarna and Joint Secretary Cultural Deepak SP were present at the press meet.

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Seetharama Ancban
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Saturday, 10 Jul 2021

I seetharama anchan residing at mangalore at present was working as private electrician at manglore to resign my job due to covid 19 pandemic. Because of this I am unable to bear the education expenses of my children Rishika studying in 10 th std at sri mahalingeshwara school Surathkal and soham studying In holy family Surathkal .so I request you to kindly help me with the same by providing scholarship for my children to meet the education expenses .I will be very great full to you .have to pay 75000 with in July 30.
Please contact me at (8660856594)(6360408842).for the further information regarding the same .Account no 520131929357445. Corporation bank .Account holder mr seetharama.thank you

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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November 30,2025

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Udupi: The pontiffs of Sri Paryaya Puttige Mutt, the sacred seat of Jagadguru Shrimad Madhvacharya Moola Samsthanam, have submitted a proposal to the Prime Minister seeking comprehensive development for Udupi district. 

Proposal for International Airport

A key request is the establishment of an international airport. Highlighting that around 1,000 acres of land are available and suitable, the pontiffs noted that the existing Mangalore Airport provides limited international connectivity. They suggested the airport be developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) or as a Greenfield Airport to boost trade, education, healthcare, and spiritual tourism.

Metro and Rapid Transit Connectivity

The proposal also calls for Metro Rail or Rapid Transit between Mangaluru and Udupi. The 55 km coastal stretch experiences heavy daily commuter traffic, causing congestion. The district administration is ready to prepare an initial project report for a Mass Rapid Transit corridor and requested inclusion under national urban mobility programmes to ensure safe, green, and time-efficient regional transport.

Port and Coastal Development

The pontiffs urged the development of an international-standard port with a cruise terminal along Udupi’s coast. They also requested fast-tracking of pending coastal tourism projects and revising Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms to encourage sustainable infrastructure and hospitality investment.

IT, AI and Technological Infrastructure

Support was sought for an IT and AI Innovation Park with incubation facilities under Digital India and Startup India initiatives. The proposal also emphasized the need for strengthened data security and cloud computing infrastructure to boost India’s technological independence.

Sports and Education Initiatives

The pontiffs requested national sports status for Kambala, along with financial and infrastructure support. They also sought the establishment of an AIIMS in Udupi, a new IIT campus, and approval for an IIM to promote higher education in the district.

Representation to the Prime Minister

Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Pontiff and Sri Sushrendra Tirtha Swamiji represented the pontiffs in submitting the comprehensive development proposal to the Prime Minister during his recent visit.

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December 1,2025

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Udupi, Dec 1: A horrific case of alleged rape has unfolded in Udupi, where a worker from a Hindutva organisation, previously arrested and released on bail for harassing a young woman, is now accused of waylaying and sexually assaulting her.

The arrested individual has been identified as Pradeep Poojary (26), a member of the Hindu Jagarana Vedike's Nairkode unit in Perdur.

Poojary had allegedly been relentlessly harassing the young woman, pressuring her to marry him. When she bravely stood up to him and refused his demands, she filed a formal complaint at the Hiriyadka police station. He was subsequently arrested in that initial harassment case but was later granted bail.

According to police reports, driven by the same malicious grudge, Poojary allegedly intercepted the woman again on November 29. While she was walking through a deserted area, the accused is claimed to have threatened her by grabbing her neck. When she again refused to marry him, he allegedly proceeded to rape her.

The survivor immediately informed her family about the traumatic assault. Following this, her parents lodged a complaint at the Udupi women’s police station.

Police arrested Poojary again and produced him before the court. He has since been remanded to judicial custody.

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