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Srinivas University welcomes new physiotherapy and occupational therapy students

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 11:17:32 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 12: Srinivas University, Institute of Physiotherapy and Institute of Occupational Therapy, organized Orientation Day 2026 for the newly admitted Bachelor of Physiotherapy (B PT) and Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (B OT) students at Hotel Srinivas, Hampankatta, Mangaluru.

The programme marked the formal beginning of the students’ academic journey at Srinivas University and aimed to familiarize them and their par....

Beltangady: Man arrested for allegedly caste-abusing woman, damaging crops

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 11:00:58 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Beltangady

Beltangady, Sep 12: A man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing onto agricultural land, caste-abusing a Scheduled Caste woman, issuing death threats and damaging crops and fencing, resulting in an estimated loss of Rs 1.30 lac, within the Venoor police station limits.

According to the complaint, the woman, a resident within the Venoor police station jurisdiction, was working on the agricultural land alon....

Modi, Xi stress differences should not become disputes

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 10:56:44 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, emphasising that “differences should not become disputes” and reaffirming the need for a strategic and long-term approach to India-China relations.

According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the two le....

IISDR and St Agnes College organises FDP on evolving dynamics of teaching

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 10:51:28 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 12: As part of the MoU between the institutions, The Indian Institute of Skill Development and Research (IISDR), in association with St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangaluru, organised a Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on “Multiple dynamics & joy of teaching in the present paradigm” at St Agnes College, Mangaluru.

The programme brought together more than 50 faculty members from various educational i....

Dalits being used to insult Constitution with Manusmriti mindset: Vinay Kumar Sorake

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 10:22:11 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Sep 12: Former minister and KPCC campaign committee president Vinay Kumar Sorake accused the BJP of using people from the Dalit community with a “Manusmriti mindset” to insult the Constitution of India.

He was speaking at a protest organised by the KPCC campaign committee in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue at Ajjarkad here, condemning the alleged purification of a venue where Congress pre....

12 Bihar students fall ill after mid-day meal

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 10:04:58 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Patna

Patna, Sep 12: Around 12 students fell ill after consuming the mid-day meal at Upgraded Middle School, Vasudeva, in Bihar’s Saharsa district on Saturday, prompting an inquiry by the health and education authorities.

The affected students were taken to the Bariyahi Primary Health Centre, where they are undergoing treatment under medical supervision.

According to an Educatio....

Mangaluru: Derebail church to host ‘Gadhyanth Udkhana’ on Sep 14

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:48:48 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 12: The Youth Christian Life Community of Most Holy Redeemer Church, Derebail, is all set to organise ‘Gadhyanth Udkhana’, a special day of fun, fellowship and faith bringing together parishes from the Mangalore diocese.

The event will be held on September 14, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm at Balipemar, Nagori, Angelore.

The programme will feature a variety of sporting and rec....

St Aloysius College Higher Primary School organises anti-drug awareness programme

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:43:38 PM

Media Release

Mangaluru, Sep 12: The PTA Committee of St Aloysius College Higher Primary School, Kodialbail, conducted an anti-drug awareness programme for the students on September 12, at the school auditorium. The programme aimed to create awareness among students about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to encourage them to make responsible and healthy choices.

The session was attended by the students of classes VI and VII, PTA representativ....

Gladson Almeida, Jovita D’Souza re-elected president, VP of MCA Qatar

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:30:13 PM

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Media Release

Doha, Sep 12: The Mangalore Cultural Association (MCA) held its 16th Annual General Body Meeting on August 28, at the ICC-Mumbai Hall in Doha. The meeting reviewed the past year and elected the executive committee for the 2026–28 term.

The meeting began with emcee Merlyn D’Souza inviting members to rise for the MCA anthem. She also highlighted the association’s activities over the past 18 years and thanked....

CIA brief listed India among possible bin Laden attack targets in 1998

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:29:49 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Washington

Washington, Sep 12: India was among the countries identified by Osama bin Laden’s network as potential locations for attacks in 1998, according to a declassified CIA intelligence brief that also details the network’s links with Pakistan and the Taliban’s refusal to expel bin Laden from Afghanistan.

The August 28, 1998 assessment, titled _Bin Ladin Terrorist Network Still a Threat_, named Indi....

India’s gem, jewellery exports rise 12.5% in August

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:26:39 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 12: India’s gem and jewellery exports maintained their positive momentum in August, with gross exports rising 12.52 per cent year-on-year to Rs 21,945.87 crore, according to a report by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

The report said the month witnessed a notable shift towards value-added jewellery, with studded gold jewellery exports recording strong growth amid dem....

Salman’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ release date likely after CBFC screening

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:23:12 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 12: Salman Khan’s upcoming war drama _Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace_, earlier titled _Battle of Galwan_, is expected to announce its release date after the film is screened by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), according to sources.

The film has generated considerable anticipation among moviegoers, with the makers reportedly nearing completion of the project.

Daijiworld Media Network - Guwahati

Guwahati, Sep 12: The Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh is facing a severe shortage of doctors, nurses and support staff, putting additional pressure on one of Upper Assam’s key tertiary healthcare institutions.

According to a senior official, 121 of the 434 sanctioned posts for doctors at AMCH are currently vacant. With 313 doctors in position, nearly 28 per cent of the sanctioned med....

England complete historic 3-0 Test whitewash of Pakistan

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:16:34 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Birmingham

Birmingham, Sep 12: England completed their first-ever home Test series whitewash of Pakistan after beating the visitors by eight wickets in the third and final Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 130, England were briefly put under pressure by Mohammad Abbas, who struck early. However, Joe Root (62) and Jordan Cox (59) combined for an unbeaten 128-run partnership to guide the hosts....

Two Pune men held in Rs 2-crore Goa cyber fraud

daijiworld.com — Sat, Sep 12 2026 09:13:18 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Panaji

Panaji, Sep 12: Goa Police arrested two men from Pune within 48 hours of registering a cyber fraud case involving the alleged impersonation of a company CEO on WhatsApp and the fraudulent transfer of Rs 2 crore through RTGS.

The Cyber Crime Police Station at Ribandar registered an FIR after the accused allegedly used the CEO’s name and profile photograph on WhatsApp to induce the company’s accountant t....