CODP enters Golden Jubile year with grants distribution event in Mangaluru
NRI philanthropist Michael D'Souza donates over Rs 1 crore for construction of houses for poor
Mangaluru: The Canara Organization for Development and Peace (CODP) entered its Golden Jubilee year with a grant distribution program for beneficiaries under the house construction and repair program for weaker sections of society.
At the event, 180 beneficiaries were present, and grants were distributed to 100 beneficiaries who have already commenced house construction and repair.
Speaking during the program, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha, the Archbishop of Mangalore Diocese, emphasized the equality among individuals, stating, "Donors are not big and receivers are not small. We are all equal because we are God's children." He praised the contributions of Michael D'Souza, a non-resident businessman, who has consistently supported society by donating scholarships for underprivileged children's higher education, building houses, and helping the poor. The Archbishop considered Michael D'Souza as a motivational figure for society.
As the chief guest, senior priest Valerian D'Souza lauded his long association with Michael D'Souza, spanning 45 years. He expressed his belief in the importance of sharing one's blessings with those in need. Valerian D'Souza remarked, "If there were ten people like Michael in our society, we would not have this level of poverty today."
Notably, the non-resident businessman and donor, Michael D'Souza, contributed INR 1 crore 18 lakh for the construction and maintenance of houses for the underprivileged in Dharmakshetra this year. CODP Director, Vincent D'Souza, mentioned that this support will continue in the upcoming years as well.
The program also witnessed the presence of Michael D'Souza's sister, Sylvia, along with Vincent D'Silva, program coordinator Pinto, Oswald Rodriguez, Henry D'Souza, Saint Vincent Paul's Parish President Joe Cuvelho, Austin Perris, Anil Ivan Fernandes, and other dignitaries.
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Man shoots woman dead, hangs self in UP’s Baghpat over unrequited love
Baghpat (UP) (PTI): A 20-year-old woman was shot dead by a man who later committed suicide in an apparent case of unrequited love in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat on Thursday, police said.
The incident took place in Mahavatpur Bawli village in the Badaut area, where the accused, Satnam, 22, allegedly shot the woman before hanging himself from a tree, they said.
Superintendent of Police, Suraj Kumar Rai, said preliminary findings suggest the incident was linked to unrequited love, adding that all aspects of the case are being probed.
According to police, the deceased woman, Guddan, daughter of Lakhmi Saini, worked as a tailor from her home.
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Satnam, a resident of the same village, had allegedly been in one-sided love with her for a long time and was pressuring her to marry him.
Police said that around 10.30 am, Guddan stepped out of her house to buy some items when Satnam, who was already waiting in a back lane, stopped her.
An argument ensued, following which he allegedly shot her in the head with a country-made pistol.
The woman collapsed on the spot with serious injuries.
The accused then went back to his house and committed suicide by hanging himself from a tree, police said.
Upon receiving information, police rushed to the spot and took the injured woman to a community health centre, where doctors declared her dead.
A forensic team recovered the weapon used in the crime from the scene, they added.
Police have sent both bodies for post-mortem and initiated an investigation, they said.
