Rachana to celebrate silver jubilee with a grand event in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: Rachana, the Catholic Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mangalore is preparing to celebrate its Silver Jubilee on 3 November 2024, marking 25 years of service to entrepreneurs, professionals, and agriculturists. The event will be held at Cordel Hall, Kulshekar, Mangaluru, beginning at 6 PM.
Rear Admiral Nelson D'Souza, Commandant of the Military Institute of Technology in Pune, will serve as the chief guest. NRI entrepreneur Michael D'Souza and Rohan Monteiro, Chairman of Rohan Corporation, will be the guests of honour. The event will be inaugurated by His Grace Archbishop Most Rev. Dr. Peter Machado of Bengaluru, with Mangaluru Bishop Most Rev. Dr. Peter Paul Saldanha presiding.
Rachana President John B. Monteiro, Silver Jubilee Committee Chairperson Marjorie Texeira, and Secretary Vijay Vishwas Lobo will also mark their presence.
The celebration will also feature the launch of the Rachana Catholic Co-operative Society, an initiative aimed at supporting emerging entrepreneurs. A documentary chronicling Rachana’s 25-year journey will be screened as part of the event.
Rachana was founded following a workshop organized by the Catholic Sabha at Bendur Church Hall on 6 September 1998, under the leadership of Maritto Sequeira. This initiative, which brought together over a hundred Catholic business leaders from the diocese, led to the formation of Rachana on 1 November 1998, with its first general meeting held on 8 August 1999. John Alex Sequeira was elected as the association’s first president.
Rachana has played an instrumental role in motivating youth towards self-employment, providing training and industry insights through workshops, and celebrating accomplishments within the community. The organisation conducts regular meetings and events to foster knowledge sharing and growth among members. Since 2003, Rachana has hosted the prestigious Rachana Awards, honouring successful entrepreneurs, professionals, and agriculturists, with around 67 individuals recognised to date.
The current executive committee includes John B. Monteiro as President, Naveen Lobo as Vice President, Vijay Vishwas Lobo as Secretary, Walter D’Cunha as Joint Secretary, Nelson Monteiro as Treasurer, and other committee members dedicated to Rachana’s mission.
The press meet, held today at the Press Club in Mangaluru, was attended by key representatives including President John B. Monteiro, Convenor Marjorie Texeira, and executive committee members.
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London, Nov 22: A bomb disposal squad deployed as a “precaution” to the South Terminal of Gatwick Airport concluded an investigation into a "security incident" on Friday after making a “suspect package” safe.
The South Terminal of Gatwick Airport, the UK's second busiest airport after Heathrow, which was briefly shut owing to the incident reopened following the incident.
The Gatwick is around 45 km south of London.
Two people detained during the enquiries have since been allowed to continue their journey as the airport was opened.
“Police have concluded their investigation into a report of a suspect package at Gatwick Airport. Officers from the EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team made the package safe, and the airport has been handed back to its operator,” Sussex Police said in an updated statement.
“Two people detained while enquiries were ongoing have subsequently been allowed to continue their journeys. There will remain an increased police presence in the area to assist with passengers accessing the South Terminal for onward travel,” the statement added.
Earlier on Friday, the incident caused severe disruption at the busy airport’s South Terminal, while the North Terminal of Gatwick Airport remained unaffected.
“Police were called to the South Terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20 am on Friday (November 22) following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage,” a Sussex Police statement said.
“To ensure the safety of the public, staff and other airport users, a security cordon has been put in place whilst the matter is dealt with. As a precaution, an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) team is being deployed to the airport. This is causing significant disruption and some roads around the South Terminal have been closed. We’d advise the public to avoid the area where possible,” it said.
Footage on social media taken outside the airport showed crowds of frustrated travellers being moved away from the terminal building.
Gatwick said it was working hard to resolve the issue.
“A large part of the South Terminal has been evacuated as a precaution while we continue to investigate a security incident," the airport said in a social media post.
“Passengers will not be able to enter the South Terminal while this is ongoing. The safety and security of our passengers and staff remain our top priority. We are working hard to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.”
Train and bus services that serve the airport were also impacted while the police carried out their inquiries.
In an unrelated incident in south London on Friday morning, the US Embassy area in Nine Elms by the River Thames was the scene of a controlled explosion by Scotland Yard dealing with what they believe may have been a “hoax device”.
“We can confirm the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers,” the Metropolitan Police said in a post on X.
“Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device. An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down,” it added.
