Dubai: Relatives of Dubai Metro suicide victim 'in shock' - 12/15/2012

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The family of Harish Pujari Mahabla, who committed suicide by jumping in front of a Dubai Metro train have revealed their shock.

This is a picture of the man who committed suicide by jumping in front of a Dubai Metro train last week.

The 36-year-old, identified as Harish Pujari Mahabla, had been working for Ginnys Plus Trading as a cashier and delivery person for two years before he died last Monday.

The deceaseds uncle, Nagesh Bangera, met Mahabla just two weeks before the incident and told 7DAYS he was shocked by the news. We could not have imagined such a thing, he said.

Bangera, who lives and works in Abu Dhabi, said his nephew was fine the last time they met. His family is well and things were fine at home, he said. There was no tension or issues. We don’t know why he did it.

The relative also revealed that Mahabla was planning to get married in April. Mahablas co-workers saw him three days before the incident at the companys staff party.

He seemed fine, said Ginny Sahni, chief executive of the Ginnys group. He was dancing, laughing. We were all surprised and shocked by the news. He was one of our best employees and an excellent guy. Sahni added: We reported he was missing to Dubai Police after he didnt come to work on Monday when the store resumed work after national day. Last week, General Khamis Al Muzaina, deputy director of Dubai Police, said they received a call at 6.30am last Monday from the Roads and Transport Authority about the discovery of a body on the track.

Dubai Police revealed the Indian man was drunk as he scaled a security fence on the line near JLT station and was struck by one of the driverless trains.

Jacintha Saldanha's body flown to India, Funeral to be held in Shirva on Sunday - 12/14/2012

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London: The body of Mangalore nurse Jacintha Saldanha, who commited suicide after being duped by a prank call to a U.K. hospital treating a pregnant Princess Kate, was on Friday flown to India, official sources said, amid reports that she had criticised her senior colleagues in one of the three emotional suicide notes she left behind.

Nurse Jacintha Saldana Saldanha’s body was transported by a Jet Airways flight to Mumbai, where it will reach at 0030 hrs Saturday, the sources said.

It will be flown to Mangalore on December 16 for funeral to be held at Shirva near Udupi, they said.

Saldanha wrote three emotional notes revealing the anguish that led to her suicide after she was duped by two Australian radio DJs into believing they were royalty, the Daily Mirror reported.

In one of the notes, the distraught mum-of-two outlines how she struggled to come to terms with the prank call by Australian DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian to the hospital where 30-year-old Kate was being treated for severe morning sickness.

But in another she criticises her senior colleagues at the King Edward VII hospital over her treatment after the pair had pretended to be the Queen and Prince Charles asking about the duchess’ condition.

It is believed the nurses suicide note has left her grieving family furious, with her husband Ben Barboza believed to be favouring an inquiry.

MEMORIAL SERVICE AS HOSPITAL PRAISES ’OUTSTANDING’ JACINTHA

King Edward VII Hospital today held a memorial service for nurse Jacintha Saldanha as bosses praised her for being an outstanding nurse, doing her duty caring for sick patients.

Hospital chief John Lofthouse said: Everybody knew Jacintha, and we were all left deeply shocked by her tragic death following the hoax telephone call. Today’s service was a chance for everyone here to pay their respects and remember a dear colleague.

A spokesman said she could not comment on the notes found in Jacintha’s room because no-one at the hospital has seen these notes.

But she added: We would reiterate that Jacintha was an outstanding nurse, doing her duty caring for sick patients.

Following the hoax call hospital management offered her their support and told her that they considered her the victim of a cruel hoax.

They stood by her actions, and made it clear there was no criticism of her, and that there would be no disciplinary action of any kind.

Hospital chairman Lord Glenarthur said: We have been cooperating fully with the police and the coroner's investigation ever since Jacintha's death.

We are determined to understand the full facts of what happened, and hope that everyone will join with us in assisting the coroner as the best way to achieve this.

The spokesman added that the hospital has been in regular contact with Ms Saldanhas family since shortly after her death last week.

We can confirm that we met with the family earlier in the week, and answered all of their questions in full, the spokesman said. The family asked that the contents of the meeting remain private, and so you will appreciate that we cannot go into any further detail

Mr Lofthouse added: We will continue to do all we can for Jacinthas family. But we understand completely that whatever we do for them, it will never be enough to bring back their beloved wife and mother.

MASS FOR JACINTHA SALDANHA

A mass will be held on Saturday for Ms Saldanha at Londons Westminster Cathedral.

The mass will be offered for the repose of the soul of Jacintha and her grieving family, a spokesman for Westminster Cathedral said.

We would hope to hold a more formal memorial after the inquest has concluded.

State govt has failed in its duties towards Endosulfan victims: Yeddyurappa - 12/12/2012

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Mangalore: The state government which is busy in trying to save itself, has failed in discharging its responsibilities towards the Endosulfan victims, alleged KJP President and former chief minister BS Yeddyurappa.

He was delivering the valedictory speech of the day-long hunger strike held in front of the DC office in Mangalore on December 12, Wednesday in support of the Endosulfan victims.

Yeddyurappa

The former chief minister further said the state government had ignored the problems of the Endosulfan victims and added during his tenure as CM he had visited the houses of Endosulfan victims in Kokkada, Patrame and Nidle villages in Belthangady taluk and had given a compensation of Rs 50,000 each to 21 victims. But, the government failed to go ahead with the compensation payment procedure later on, he alleged.

I will speak to the Chief Secretary of the state government and apprise him of the problems of Endosulfan victims, Yeddyurappa said.

Several leaders including PV Mohan, AICC member, JR Lobo, Congress leader and former MCC commissioner, Muneer Katipalla, DYFI leader, Kripa Alva and Shakuntala Shetty, former Puttur MLA took part in the hunger strike.

NON-RISIDENT PARISHIONERS DAY in Kemmannu by Global Kemmannu Flowers. - 12/12/2012

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Udupi/Kemmannu: Global Kemmannu Flowers is on its toes to host their first ever Mega-Event back home in kemmannu in aid of the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu.

Kemmannu parish completes seventy five years of its existence in May 2013. A grand 2 days of celebration to conclude the year long activities will be held in the month of May 2013.

The parish has already celebrated with grandeur the silver and golden jubilees with your co-operation. The Parish has undertaken many big and small projects for the welfare of the parish families. But there isn’t a descent parochial house yet. The parish clergy live in the house in 1938 which has no adequate ventilation and light. With this in mind, in this Platinum Jubilee year of our Parish, the parishioners and the parish council have taken up the following projects as part of its Platinum Jubilee Celebrations:

- The parochial house with an estimated cost of Rs.25 Lakhs
- A dining hall to the northern side of our existing hall to be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs.15 Lakhs.

As a part of continuous celebrations on this Platinum Jubilee year of Kemmannu Church and by keeping in mind the above two projects, Global kemmannu Flowers under the leadership of Kemmannu Flowers, UAE will be celebrating NON RESIDENT PARISHIONERS DAY in Kemmannu on the 29th of December 2012. The event will start with a thanksgiving mass at 4.00 PM. Following the holly mass a small function to inaugurate the dining hall to the main hall will be held. The stage programme is expected to start at 6.00 pm.

The following are also confirmed their participation to attend the event as chief guests:

1. Mr. Frank Fernandes, Mosaco Shipping, Dubai.
2. Mr. B. M. Zaffar, Thonse Health Centre, Hoode/Thonse.
3. Mr. Sathish Venkataraman, Chilly Willy Trading, Dubai.
4. Mr. Walter Nandalike, Daijiworld Media
5. Mr. Oswald Crasto, Sahara, Oilfield suppliers and trading, Qatar
6. Mr. Kenneth Saldanha, Dubai

A 3 hour variety entertainment mostly performed by the Non Resident Parishioners of kemmannu includes Fashion Show, Dance performances by Kids and Adults, Live Band and Music, Ever romantic Konkani Melody Songs and Funny Skits to give good jaw exercises. Spot prizes to try your luck, a eye catching tableau and carnival dance choreographed by Mr. Stany D’Cunha(Bulla) are in the programme list. Refreshments will be served after the holy mass and dinner will be served after the stage programme to all who are attending this event.

Regular Meetings are conducted in UAE and Qatar to make the event a memorable one. We have received an excellent response from our Sponsors and well wishers and definitely there is room for more. The complete net collection after deducting the expenses will be handed over to the Platinum Jubilee committee on behalf of Global Kemmanny Flowers. Anybody wants to become the part of this contribution can contact Mr. Alex Lewis or Mr. Donald Saldanha, through kemmannuflowers@gmail.com or kemmannu@gmail.com. Or the following global coordinators.

1. Agnello Dsouza, Mumbai at amd3112@gmail.com
2. Trecilla Lobo, United Kingdom at trecilla@hotmail.co.uk.
3. Dephny Lobo, Doha Qatar, at dephnylobo26@yahoo.com
4. Roshan Andrade, Oman, at roshanadrade@hotmail.com
5. Arthur Lewis, Kuwait, at noel@gulfins.com.kw
6. Suzy Fernandes, Abu Dhabi, UAE, at suzyfernandes@hotmail.com
7. Donald Saldanha, Sharjha, UAE, at Donald_saldanha@hotmail.com
8. Clarice Dsouza, Dubai, UAE, at stanraj44@hotmail.com

Mr. Sydney Dsouza, President of kemmannu flowers, UAE thanked all those who have already contributed, as well as registered online through form available in www.kemmannu.com to attend the event. He is also extending this invitation through this media to all those parishioners of kemmannu, neighbouring parishioners from India and abroad, well wishers, friends and relatives who are not yet decided and registered to come and join us in kemmannu church ground on the 29th December, 2012 from 4 pm till 9.30 pm. Online registration form is available in www.kemmannu.com. The event is open to all for FREE.

Visitor denies sex with prostitut - 12/11/2012

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Dubai: An Arab visitor has been accused of getting drunk and having sex with an Uzbek prostitute he picked from a nightclub in Al Muraqabat.

Prosecutors charged the woman, 34-year-old, D.F., of allowing the accused to have sex for money. Both defendants were accused of consuming liquor.

D.F. confessed to the charges but the man, identified as B.A., a Saudi, denied the sex-for-money accusation. The defendant said he consumed liquor but had nothing to do with the sex charges.

The public prosecutor did not reveal how the matter came to notice, but said that the man was taken naked along with the woman for forensic examination. The test confirmed the charges.

Court records said the Uzbek woman confessed that she was staying in Dubai illegally and that she made her way into the UAE through Al Buraimi. She admitted that she was deported from the country earlier on sex charges, but returned back to work in the sex trade.

A verdict will be heard on December 23.

Mangalore: Royal Challengers-KSCA Cricket Academy inaugurated at Sahyadri College campus - 12/11/2012

MT Mangalore: The Royal Challengers-KSCA Cricket Academy was inaugurated by Dr. M Shantharam Shetty, Pro-Chancellor, Nitte University, at the Sahyadri College campus at Adyar on December 10, Monday. The Academy will be equipped with modern facilities including international standard cricketing infrastructure, turf wickets and bowling machine. Even coaches will be appointed to train the youngsters.

The star attractions of the function were Anil Kumble, President of Karnataka State Cricket Association, Javagal Srinath, former Indian pacer and the Honorary Secretary of the Association and Syed Kirmani, former Indian wicket keeper.

KSCA Cricket Academy at Sahyadri College

The foundation laying ceremony of the proposed cricket pavilion, was held on the same occasion. Turf wickets, the first of such kind in Mangalore, were also inaugurated. The Sahyadri College Management has leased out the land to KSCA for three years during which the land will be maintained by the Association.

Speaking at a function held in this connection, P Dayananda Pai, Chairman of Century Group, said Mangalore needed an international standard cricket stadium and added it could be constructed provided the 25 acre land needed for the same was provided.

Dr Shantharam Shetty said Mangalore which excelled in various fields like education and banking, however did not have adequate infrastructural facilities to promote the game of cricket and hoped the new Academy would strive in that direction.

Later, participating in an interactive session, Srinath spoke on the objectives of the Cricket Academy and added modern methods including video technology would be adopted to analyse the performance of the children trained by the Academy. He said the Academy would coach youngsters during four days in a week, from Monday to Thursday. Steps would be taken to see that the coaching did not affect the studies of the students, he added.

Mangalore Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar, Deputy Commissioner N Prakash, Dr. Srikanth Rai, President of DKCA, Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman of Bhandary Foundation, and others were present.

Jacintha's brother says she died of shame - 12/10/2012

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London, 10 December 2012 (PTI): The distraught family of an Indian-origin nurse, who got caught up in a prank call made to a hospital treating Prince William’s wife Kate, believe she died of shame after falling for the hoax.

46-year-old Jacintha Saldanha was found dead at nurses quarters next to the private King Edward VII hospital in Marylebone, central London on Friday.

Saldanha’s brother Naveen has said that his sister has died of shame following the royal hospital hoax.

Naveen was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying that his devoutly Catholic sister was a proper and righteous person.

She would have been devastated at unwittingly assisting a colleague in breaching medical confidentiality over the condition of Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge.

She would have felt much shame about the incident, Naveen said.

Saldanha answered the hoax call at 5.30am on Wednesday morning, and was helping out on reception at the time of the prank. Giggling DJs Mel Greig and Michael Christian were pretending to be the British Queen and Prince Charles and asked her if they could be put through to Kate.

Saldanha connected them to another nurse who gave details of Kate's condition, who was suffering from acute morning sickness at the London hospital.

A recording of the conversation was broadcast on the 2Day FM station with the DJs gleefully boasting about their successful hoax.

Saldanha, whose husband Benedict Barboza is an National Health Service accountant, moved to the UK ten years ago from Mangalore in Karnataka.

Benedict, expressed his sadness on his Facebook page with a short note Obituary Jacintha.

I am devastated with the tragic loss of my beloved wife Jacintha in tragic circumstances, he wrote. He said she will be laid to rest in Shirva, India.

Saldanha's sister-in-law Celine Barboza said the family could not understand what had caused the strong mother of two apparently to end her life.

Padubelle: Confraternity Sunday Observed in Holy Cross Church, Pamboor - 12/10/2012

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Padubelle, 10 Dec 2012: Confraternity Sunday was celebrated in the Holy Cross Church, Shanthipura-Pamboor on Sunday, December 09, 2012 in preparation for the upcoming annual feast to be celebrated on Wednesday, December 12.

The Solemn Mass began at 4:30 pm. Rev.Fr. Naveen D’Souza, Assistant Parish Priest of Shirva was the main celebrant along with Rev.Fr.Charles Lewis, the Parish Priest of Pamboor.

The Eucharist procession began following the end of the Holy Mass. The Eucharist was taken in procession to B.C. Road with hundreds of parishioners marching along with the musical band, choir and altar boys. A small prayer service was held at B.C. Road and the Eucharist was taken back to the Church in procession.

The Ceremony concluded in the church with Eucharistic blessings and by display of Fireworks. Hundreds of parishioners participated in the Confraternity Sunday ceremonies.

Indian papal envoy to Ivory Coast Archbishop Ambrose Madtha Dies in accident - 12/9/2012

MT Ivory Coast, Dec 9, 2012: The papal envoy to Ivory Coast, Indian Archbishop Ambrose Madtha, has been killed in a traffic accident in the west of the country, the Ivorian church announced. Madtha was travelling back from the northwestern town of Odienne to an ordination ceremony in the countrys west on Saturday evening when his car collided with another vehicle.

Archbishop Ambrose Madtha

Archbishop Ambrose Madtha, belonging to the clergy of Lucknow, was born on 2nd November 1955, at Belthangady, near Mangalore, Karnataka. Msgr. Madtha is the son of late Joseph Madtha and Mary Madtha and brother of Fr. Henry Madtha, Rev. Sr. Therese Madtha SCB, and Rev. Sr. Bridget Madtha, FMM.

He completed his B.Ed in Lucknow University, MA in Economics from Nagpur University, Philosphy and Theology Courses from St. Charles Seminary Nagpur. Msgr. Madtha received his Doctorate in Canon Law from Urban University in Rome. He was ordained a priest in 1982 in the Diocese of Lucknow.

Unfortunately the apostolic nuncio died on the spot, said Mathieu Tehan, spokesman for the western diocese of Man where the ceremony was to take place. President Alassane Ouattara, in a statement read on national television, expressed his deep regret at the death and sent condolences to the church and Madtha’s family.

SFX KUTAM DUBAI general meeting & annual lucky dip draw. - 12/8/2012

Report by Canute & Pics by : Asha

SFX KUTAM DUBAI held its general meeting on 7^th of December 2012 at Winny's Restaurant Karama Dubai. In the meeting several points were discussed and specifically this meeting was convened to carry out the annual lucky dip draw.

Following were the winners.

Prize	Name	Ticket No	Mobile No

1St	Aanya George	1601	050-6525385

2nd	Asid Ali	1654	050-9879698

3rd	Sonali Mathias	2402	050-8646687

Consolation prizes

1	Flavia Mathias	1989	050-8070989

2	Paola Maggiori	1003	050-7244190

3	Praveen Sequeira	2966	050-9914176

4	Enelra Rego	2942	052-9152510

5	Jyothi Menezes	2507	050-5842899