Mangaluru: Jhonlin book bank reopens
Mangaluru, July 16: The 'Jhonlin Toy Exchange Book Bank' is now reopened as 'Jhonlin Toy and Book Exchange' at the Jhonlin Cottage in the Bondel here on Sunday.
'Jhonlin' is now a book bank program that has a link with four libraries of local educational institutions.
The organization was started in last January with the intention of collecting the toys that are not in use and supply them to needy children, and collecting old books and making a free library without any deposit.
The Department of Toys has been working on the project and distributed toys to around 200 children in orphanages and nursery schools in Mangaluru. But the Books Department, which has about 2,700 books, did not function as per the plan. Therefore, after the inspection, the 80th birthday celebration of John B Monteiro's, founder of the organisation and senior journalist; has been renamed as 'Jhonlin Toy and Book Exchange,' and distributed books to four libraries of local educational institutions.
Dr. George Rodrigues, the chief librarian of St Aloysius College Library, provided books to the St. Lawrence English Medium High School, MGC PU College, Besant Institute of PG Studies, and St. Joseph's Engineering College, Vamanjoor.
Mohan Monteiro and Primrose Monteiro D'Souza, co-founders of the Jhonlin Toy and Book Exchange, have requested the public to donate their toys and books that are not in use. For more details Contact: 98862 76608.
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Hindutva leader Manju Kola stabbed during ‘compromise meeting’ at Malpe; Five arrested
Udupi: Manju Kola, husband of former Udupi City Municipal Council Vice-President Lakshmi Manjunath and a Hindutva organisation leader, was stabbed during a meeting held to settle a dispute related to a love affair at Malpe on Tuesday night.
Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case.
According to information available, Manju Kola had reportedly called for a compromise meeting near Malpe beach in the Palimaru area on Tuesday evening to resolve an issue involving a couple. During the discussion, a heated argument broke out and a youth allegedly stabbed Manju Kola.
He sustained injuries to his abdomen and collapsed. He was immediately shifted to a private hospital in Udupi for treatment.
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar said that five accused have been arrested in the case. As per preliminary investigation, the incident appears to have occurred due to personal reasons. He clarified that there is no communal angle to the incident and urged the public not to spread rumours.
The injured Manju Kola is out of danger and his condition is stable, the SP said.
