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Stephen Menezes has been elected as the new president of Mangalore Konkans Dubai, one of the oldest Konkani associations in the GCC. The new executive committee has pledged to continue the legacy of MKD through cultural, social, and philanthropic initiatives.

Dubai will host the fourth edition of ‘Aatidonji Dina’ on September 14, 2025, celebrating Tuluva and Kannadiga culture with food, performances, and community engagement.

Konkan Yuva, in association with SMMC and YAM Dubai, organized a blood donation drive in Dubai on March 19, 2025, attracting 85 participants, of whom 70 successfully donated blood. The event, held at Dubai Health Center, Jaddaf, aimed to support UAE’s blood reserves and promote community welfare.

With a plethora of career options available in today’s complex and competitive times, the role of career counselling session has become indispensable and as such KCO

Harold and Dancy D’Souza’s keynote at IWC’s International Women’s Day event shed light on human trafficking awareness, inspiring resilience and action

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday underscored the importance of education in the upliftment of the Muslim community while strongly criticizing caste-based politics in India.

The Hindu community gathered on Thursday to celebrate Holi, the vibrant festival of colours, at Krishna Temple in Saddar. Over 50 families participated in the festivities.

The town is preparing for the three-day annual Urs celebration at Shri Guru Dattatreya Bababudhan Swami Dargah Inam Dattatreya Peetha, set to begin on March 15.

A Dalit Class 12 student, Devendran Raj, was brutally attacked by three assailants on his way to school in Thoothukudi district. The attackers dragged him off a bus and assaulted him.

A caste-based discrimination controversy has erupted at the historic Sree Koodalmanikyam Temple in Kerala, where upper-caste tantris (priests) refused to perform rituals.

Konkani Cultural Organization prominently known as KCO is well known in the UAE, GCC and in India for its benevolent work in helping the needy and deserving students

Dancy D’Souza receives her fifth Do-Good Program Award for her exceptional volunteer service, inspiring her community with compassion and resilience.

Eyes Open International has been named among the Top 4 finalists for “Organization of the Year” at the Liberator Awards 2025, recognizing its tireless fight against human trafficking

Mahashivratri, revered as the Great Night of Lord Shiva, is observed with immense devotion and enthusiasm by Hindus across the globe.

Satyanarayana Thodtillaya (45), hailing from Kokkada village in Belthangady taluk, has been selected as the chief priest (Periya Nambi) of the renowned Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

In Lingadahalli, Tarikere, a couple faced social exclusion from their community for supporting their daughter’s choice in marriage.

Villagers accused the local panchayat of selectively targeting a Valmiki temple, claiming that several religious structures exist on panchayat land

Religious leaders have strongly opposed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s comment referring to the Mahakumbh as “Mrityu Kumbh”, condemning it as an affront to Sanatan Dharma.

The Karnataka BJP has strongly criticized Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for allegedly blocking funds allocated for the Vishwagaaniga Community Trust, aimed at the development of the Gaaniga community

KCO’s Pearl Jubilee celebrations began with a Thanksgiving Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Abu Dhabi, marking the start of a year focused on faith, culture, and community.