Udupi MLA Raghupati Bhat seeks permission for religious programmes
Mangaluru, Apr 17: Criticising the state governments decision to ban religious programmes due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, Udupi MLA Raghupati Bhat on Saturday said the restrictions will hurt the feelings of citizens of the district and neighbouring Dakshina Kannada.
Addressing reporters at Udupi, he said it is disappointing to note that while political meetings are being allowed, restrictions are imposed on religious programmes.
Bhat said the COVID-19 situation in Udupi was not so alarming as to clamp a night curfew and demanded that it be immediately withdrawn.
He said the authorities can take steps to ensure that people are wearing masks and avoid crowding.
Bhat said small traders who are just coming out of their miseries during the first lockdown cannot afford to bear the new restrictions.
Udupi district has so far managed the Covid situation in a commendable manner, he said.
Meanwhile in Dakshina Kannada, leaders of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other organisations met district deputy commissioner K V Rajendra on Saturday, urging him to relax the restrictions on religious functions.
They also approached BJP state president Nalin Kumar Kateel MP with the request.
The leaders assured that if the programmes are allowed, the COVID-19 protocol will be strictly followed at the functions, VHP sources said.
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Enthusiastic Celebration of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 at St Joseph Engineering College
Mamgaluru: (Press release) YCS Yuvotsav 2021, the meet of YCS (Young Christian Students) Units of Mangalore City Deanery was hosted recently by St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru. YCS members along with the animators of Vamanjoor, Cordel, Shaktinagar, Bajal, Bajoddi, Bondel, Derebail, Kelarai, Neermarga and Permai parishes attended this day-long event. Around 240 YCS members along with their animators took part and actively participated in this mega extravaganza.
The meet began by seeking Almighty’s blessing through holy mass at St Pio Chapel of SJEC. Rev. Fr Rupesh D'Souza, Director of YCS, Rev. Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, Director of SJEC and Rev. Fr Alwyn D'Souza, Assistant Director of SJEC and Director YCS Mangalore City Deanery were the celebrants of Holy Eucharist.
The inaugural of YCS Yuvotsav 2021 was held at the Kalam Auditorium of the college that began with the dignitaries lighting the lamp. Post the formal inaugural, cultural competitions including Mime Show, Group Dance, Selfie Competition, Group Singing, among others.
The day also witnessed Inter Parish Cricket and Throwball tournaments. The Valedictory and Prize Distribution Ceremony was held at the newly inaugurated Amphitheatre of the college.
