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Diocese of Mangalore to host four-day Mega Bible Convention 2026 at Cordel, Kulshekar, from February 26 to March 1.

St Aloysius University hosts ‘Gumot Gin’yan’ workshop to promote Konkanni traditional songs on Mother Language Day.

Konkan Yuva’s blood donation drive in Dubai records 161 donations, marking its highest participation to date.

Diocese of Mangalore conducts training on ‘My Diocese’ ERP to modernise parish administration and enhance transparency.

Kayyar Church Conservation Committee condemns demolition of historic Christ the King Church in Kasaragod.

Danube Properties unveils a 0.5% monthly payment plan as a special Ramadan offer, valid until March 31, 2026.

‘Lenten Gospel Comics’ released at Infant Jesus Shrine, offering children a creative way to engage with the Gospel during Lent.

St Thomas Church Nirkan felicitated Bishop Edward Baretto on his appointment as Coadjutor Bishop of Darjeeling.

Harold D’Souza delivered a powerful keynote at the Educators Human Trafficking Awareness Summit in Columbus, inspiring prevention and action.

Billawas Qatar hosted a grand throwball tournament in Doha with 20 teams, celebrating sportsmanship and community spirit.

Scam awareness drive in New Jersey educates seniors and youth, with Harold D’Souza urging vigilance against financial fraud.

The renovated St Anne’s Chapel at Thottam, Malpe was reopened with Holy Eucharist, Rosary and a candlelight procession.

Thumbay Group launches Thumbay Medicity Dubai, an integrated academic healthcare city uniting education, research, and patient care in Al Qusais.

Gandharva Gamaka School was inaugurated in Dubai, extending the legacy of Padma Shri Hoshahalli Keshava Murthy and promoting Gamaka abroad.

Coastal Friends UAE announced the ULLAS Memorial Trophy 2026, a multi-sport event featuring throwball and cricket, to be held in Ajman.

Spanish Ambassador Juan Antonio March Pujol launched CTRL+ALT+HUMAN in Mangaluru, sparking debate on AI, diplomacy and India’s global role.

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Gerald Isaac Lobo as head of the Diocese of Udupi, effective January 31, 2026.

Sur Suray at Kalaangann featured young voices in Hindustani classical ragas and Konkani songs, marking the 290th Mandd Sobhann theatre programme.

Karnataka Konkani Sahitya Academy will host its first-ever Vishwa Konkani Fest in Dubai in November 2026, celebrating Konkani language and culture.

Thumbay University Hospital marks a major milestone by successfully performing its first advanced off-pump heart bypass surgery in Ajman.