Mangaluru: Bishop Peter Saldanha releases Konkani translation of Indian Constitution
Mangaluru, Apr 21: A Konkani translation of the Indian Constitution has been released by the Mangaluru Bishop Peter Paul Saldanha at the Rosario cathedral here.
The translation has been done by Prof Stephen Quadros Permude, who has authored several books in Konkani.
The book has been brought out by the Mangaluru diocesan commission, led by its convener Fr J B Crasta.
In his speech during the release on Saturday, the Bishop said the need of the hour was to understand the Constitution, respect it and strive to strengthen its provisions by designating the duty of its protection to the right people.
The common people should be made aware of their rights and constitutional responsibilities, he said.
Saldanha said the Catholic Bishops Conference of India wants all students in its institutions to learn the provisions in the Constitution.
He urged Konkani-speaking people to utilise the translated work to the maximum.
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Karnataka deputy CM seeks Centre's nod for Bengaluru Metro Phase 3A, other urban projects
New Delhi (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met Union ministers Manohar Lal and C R Patil and sought approval for pending proposals, including Phase 3A of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project.
In his meeting with Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal, Shivakumar said the state government is currently undertaking several critical urban development initiatives in Bengaluru.
However, certain important proposals submitted by the state government are pending approval, he said in his representation.
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Shivakumar said that approval for the revised completion cost -- from Rs 26,405.14 crore to Rs 40,425.02 crore -- for Phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro Rail Project (BMRCL) is pending.
Other pending proposals include Phase 3A of BMRCL, the Regional Rapid Transit System for the Bengaluru region, and treatment and disposal of legacy leachate at Mittaganahalli.
The proposal for Phase 3A of BMRCL -- consisting of 36.59 kilometres from Sarjapura to Hebbal with 28 stations at an estimated cost of Rs 28,405 crore -- was submitted to the Central government in January this year but it is still pending, he added.
In a separate meeting with Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, the deputy chief minister discussed pending state water issues.
