Karnataka CM inaugurates Mangaluru Dasara festival
Mangaluru, Oct 14: Mangaluru, October 14: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy who inaugurated the ten-day Mangaluru Dasara festivities at Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple at Kudroli here on Sunday, termed Mangaluru Dasara as people’s festival.
The CM inaugurated the Dasara celebrations by handing over Dasara Utsav flag to Celebration Committee President H.S. Sairam.
The Mysuru Dasara had been celebrating with the tradition of Mysore Wodeyars. Now, demands were there from various parts for funds to celebrate Dasara. But Mangaluru Dasara celebration was totally different in the state. Since the people themselves have been celebrating the festival, it has gained a unique place in the state. So, it was public Dasara, Kumaraswamy said.
It’s moment of luck
“It’s my luck to inaugurate Mangaluru Dasara at Kudroli Kshetra. Kudroli Kshetra was established with the message that human beings belong one cult, one caste and one god, advocated by great spiritual leader Narayana Guru and now, it was renovated by Janardhana Poojary. Poojary is a model to the present politicians with his simplicity. Respecting him, I have accepted his invitation and participated in the programme”, he said.
Janardhana Poojary felicitated CM Kumaraswamy. MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLAs Kota Srinivasa Poojary, Ivan D’Souza, Rajesh Naik, Vedavyas Kamath, Harish Kumar, Bhoje Gowda, former ministers B. Ramanath Rai and Vinay Kumar Sorake, Former MLA J.R. Lobo, Mayor Bhaskar K, Kudroli temple managing committee President H.S. Sairam, Vice President Raghavendra Kulur, Secretary Madhava Suvarna, temple development committee Vice President Urmila Ramesh, office-bearers B.K. Taranath, Ravishankar Mizaru, K. Mahesh Chandra, Members Harikrishna Bantwala, Dr. B.J. Suvarna, Dr. Anasuya B.T., Radhakrishna, Harishchandra, D.D. Kattemar, Devendra Poojary, Shekar Poojary and others were present.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
