Yesteryear bombshell Mamta Kulkarni turns spiritual

New Delhi, July 24, 2013: Mamta Kulkarni - the feisty actor from the 90s who was part of films such as Ghatak, Karan Arjun and Baazi, is now, believe it or not, a spiritual queen. The 41-year-old, who has been away from the limelight for more than a decade, has been found, and it turns out she has even written a spiritual book, Autobiography Of An Yogini (sic), by Mamta Kulkarni.

Revealing the reason for quitting Bollywood in an interview to Bollywoodjournalist.com, she says, “Some are born for cause of world … some are born as cause for God, I fall for latter part. So, the call to go to my actual cause of my existence was inevitable (sic).”

Asked about her plans to make a comeback, she says, “I am laughing, is it possible for ghee to become milk again? Is it possible for Rishi Valmiki to become Vallya again? My real heroes have changed from Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir to first the Father, and Lords of all religions.”

Mamta, who even took potshots at some of her contemporaries in the interview, doesn’t reveal her whereabouts. “In these 12-13 years, not even my family knew where I was and what I was doing, as this was the demand of the spiritual world .... the Mamta Kulkarni they knew (to be leading) a previous celebrity’s life had/was already burning into ashes. Out of 24 hours, 18 hours went in God’s service ... where was the time to see or hear anyone? I didn’t apply makeup for 12 years, didn’t visit a beauty parlour for 12 years, didn’t watch a movie for 12 years, didn’t look in the mirror for 12 years!”

Kulkarni also clears the air about her reported marriage to alleged drug-lord Vicky Goswami. “I was never married to no one, neither am I still married to anyone. My penance got over and Vicki was released ... I love vicki but even he knows my first love now is God (sic).”

ASI Srikala harassment case : Probe report bails out ACP Jagannath

Mangalore, July 25, 2013 : A special committee constituted by the Mangalore Police Commissioner Manish Kharbikar to enquire into  the ASI Srikala harassment case, has  submitted its report to the Commissioner stating that the  charges against  ACP Jagannath in the case  could not be proved. As per the report, there has been no sexual harassment.

The Committee report has come in as a big relief to ACP Jagannath who has been sent on leave following the incident.

It may be recalled here that  Srikala, ASI of Pandeshwar police station, had in her complaint lodged on May 23 had alleged that ACP Jagannath had mentally and sexually harassed her.

 The ASI had also alleged that the ACP had abused her and had also refused to grant leave to her.

The probe committee was head by ACP Kavitha and comprised of Kalavathi, inspector, Hilda Goveas, Assistant Administrative Officer at the Commissioner’s office,  Ramila Shekhar, Professor in School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya and  Crime Branch Superintendent Pauline Mariyappa.

Spandana channel comes to aid of Niddodi

Moodbidri, July 25, 2013 :  Spandana TV channel, the first ever HD Channel of  Karnataka, has come to the aid of the people of Niddodi in Moodbidri  who are fighting tooth and nail against  the 4000 mw capacity ultra mega thermal power plant  proposed to be set up in the village.

Through its programme ‘ Voice of  People Janatheyatta Spandana Balaga’ programme  it has pledged its support to the people of  Niddodi.

A Spandana team comprising Vilas Nayak, Chief Executive Officer of Spandana Channel and Harish K Adoor, Group Editor visited the proposed site of the plant on July 24, Wednesday  and elicited the opinion of the people for the proposed project. On this occasion,  Spandana even screened a documentary titled ‘Niddodi Ulisi.’

Several residents of Niddodi,  members of the Action Committee and local elected representatives were present on the occasion.

Spandana channel will  telecast programmes that will try to draw the attention of the government  regarding the problems which the area will have to face if the proposed project becomes a reality.

Adopt modern technology to protect religious shrines : DC

Mangalore, July 25, 2013 : Deputy Commissioner N Prakash  has emphasized the need to protect  the wealth in the religious shrines of  Dakshina Kannada by making use of modern technology.

He was addressing a  meeting of administrative officers of prominent temples of the district  as per the directive of the Home Ministry.

The meeting discussed in length the various security measures to be taken by  ancient temples and other shrines in the district. 

The Deputy Commissioner informed the meeting that a comprehensive report would be submitted to the government if the  temple authorities furnished the necessary information.

The meeting also discussed  the  issue of insurance cover as well as appointment of armed guards to the shrines. KA Dayanand, Additional DC and officials of the Religious and Endowment Department were present.

Kumble : 5453 bottles of foreign liquor seized

Manjeshwar, July 25, 2013 :The Kumble Excise officials have seized nearly 5453 bottles of foreign made liquor  from the house of one Naveen Kumar Shetty (21) at a place called Charla in Meenja village.

The liquor bottles were found hidden in a gunny bag in the kitchen of his house.

The raid was conducted by Assistant Excise Commissioner P Satish Kumar, Preventive Officer Basheer Ahmed, PK Vinayraj, PJ Sebastian and others.

Vittal Govt College row : Principal sent on leave

Vittal, July 25, 2013 : The Principal of the Government First Grade College at Vittal has been sent on leave for a week without pay following the recent clash between student groups and the subsequent protests staged by the students under the aegis of the ABVP.

During the protest, the ABVP had accused the Principal of resorting to maladministration and had demanded his transfer or suspension. The Education Department which has partially bowed to the demand, has now sent the Principal on leave. In the meantime, Prof. Xavier D’Souza has been appointed the in-charge Principal of the College.

As already reported, there was a tense situation in the college after the students’ council election when the Principal suspended seven students who had gone against the rule and burst fire crackers in the college premises.

In developments later on there was a clash between two student groups over the issue of eve-teasing resulting in injuries to four students.

On July 24, Wednesday YS Ganathi, Assistant Director of the Education Department visited the College and held talks with Uday Shanker, the Principal  and later sent him on leave.

Dr Devananda Gaonkar, Joint Director of the Department of Collegiate Education also held talks with the students on various issues and asked them to give their answers in writing. Similarly information was also gathered from the staff.

Amid empty promises,sea erosion continues to haunt coastal districts

Mangalore, July 24, 2013: As every year the problem of sea erosion has raised its ugly head in various places along the coast in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Sea erosion has intensified at several places giving sleepless nights to people residing in the vicinity of the shore line.

The problem is acute in Ullal, Someshwara, Kotepura in Dakshina Kannada, while in Udupi district, the mighty tidal waves are posing danger in Tenka Ermal, Tenka, Kundapur and other places.

Ullal is facing the brunt of sea erosion with many opining  that the problem was severe this year.Even Tenka Ermal is one of the worst affected places with a road that was developed last year eroding at almost five places on July24, Wednesday.The sea is also threatening as many as six houses in the area.

In Tenka nearly 20 coconut trees have also been engulfed by the giant waves.Locals point out that a breakwater constructed by UPCL has intensified sea erosion this year.

Malpe in Udupi district also continues to face problems due to sea erosion.At Hanuman Nagara and Kola areas the sea has washed away the stone benches on the beach and has affected a  few houses too. This year too it is no different than the past with leaders promising temporary solution for the time being and permanent solution in the near future.