Udupi: Udupi's Giants Group was recognized and honored on January 19, 2024, at the Trivandrum International Conference for their commendable execution of the Former's President's two-day Meet held in Udupi last month.

The prestigious award was presented during a ceremony at the Al Saj Conventional Hall, marking the culmination of the 3-day International Giants conference.

Under the leadership of Udupi Giants Group President M. Iqbal Manna, the event garnered appreciation for its organization and impactful proceedings.

The attendees at the award ceremony included Giants International Chairperson Shaina, Deputy Chairman, Nooruddin.S, and Central Committee Members such as Dinkar Amin.

The Giants Group officials from Udupi, namely Vincent Saldana, Roshan Ballal, Vadiraj, Rajesh Shetty, and Divakar Poojary, were also present during the event.

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Bengaluru: JD(S) supremo and former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has indicated that the party is open to an understanding with the NDA in the upcoming local body, taluk and zilla panchayat elections.

Speaking to reporters at J.P. Bhavan on Wednesday, he said the JD(S) is a regional party, while the BJP is a national party. “We have to wait and see what decision they take regarding a pre-poll alliance. As far as local body elections are concerned, we will discuss the matter together before taking a decision,” he said.

Responding to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s allegation that the JD(S) does not give positions to anyone outside the family, Deve Gowda said the charge has no substance. “My memory is still strong. I will respond to everything at the appropriate time,” he remarked.

He also said that a JD(S) convention will be held in Vijayapura on February 27 and that he has been invited to participate in the event.