Komarpanth Samaj Gokarna Rathotsava 2018

The historical event at Gokarna Mahabaleshwara Temple which is Chaitra Bahulla Rathotsava of Kshatriya Komarpanth Samaj will be held on Sunday the 15th April 2018.

ಕ್ಷತ್ರೀಯ ಕೊಮಾರಪಂಥ ಸಮಾಜದ ಗತಕಾಲದಿಂದ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಾ ಬಂದಿರುವ ಶ್ರೀ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಗೋಕರ್ಣದ ರಥೋತ್ಸವವೂ ಚೈತ್ರ ಬಹುಳ ಅಮವಾಸ್ಯೆ ದಿನಾಂಕ  *15-04-2018 ಭಾನುವಾರ*  ದಂದು ನೆರವೆರಿಸಲಾಗುವುದು.

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=== Event Details ===
• ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ 9:00 ಘಂಟೆಗೆ ಸಮಾಜದ ಉನ್ನತಿಗೆ  ಶತ ರುದ್ರ ಹವನ.
Morning 9AM onwards Shatha Rudra Havana for the benefit of entire Samaj.

• ಪೂರ್ಣಾಹುತಿ ಮಧ್ಯಾಹ್ನ : 12:00 ಘಂಟೆಗೆ.
 12pm Poornahuti of Shatha Rudra Havana

• ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಘವೇಶ್ವರ ಭಾರತಿ ತೀರ್ಥ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿಯವರಿಂದ ನಮ್ಮ    
  ಸಮಾಜಕ್ಕೆ  ಆಶೀರ್ವಚನ.
Sri Sri Raghavaeshwara Bharati Thirtha Swamiji  will deliver Words of Blessings to our Samaj.

• ಪ್ರಸಾದ ಭೋಜನ.
Prasada Lunch.

• ಸಂಜೆ 6 ಘಂಟೆಗೆ ರಥಬಿದಿಯಿಂದ ಮೆರವಣಿಗೆ ಮೂಲಕ  ದೇವಸ್ಥಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಬರುವುದು.
Evening 6pm procession of the Samaj members from Car Street to the Mahabaleshwara Temple.

• ಸಮಾಜದ ವತಿಯಿಂದ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಕೊಡದಿಂದ ರುದ್ರಾಭೀಷೇಕ.
RudraBhisheka on behalf of the Samaj, using the Silver Pot of the Samaj.

• ಪಲ್ಲಕ್ಕಿ ಮೂಲಕ ಶ್ರೀ ದೇವರ ಉತ್ಸವ ಮೂರ್ತಿ ರಥಾರೋಹಣ.
Lord Mahabaleshwara will be taken to the Ratha by Pallaki.

• ರಥೋತ್ಸವ.
Rathotsava.

• ಪ್ರಸಾದ ವಿತರಣೆ.
Prasada distribution.

ಅಂದು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಹಿರಿಯರು ಶ್ರೀ ಮಹಾಬಲೇಶ್ವರನ ಸನ್ನಿಧಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಡೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬಂದ ಪರಂಪರೆಯನ್ನು ಮುಂದುವರೆಸಿಕೊಂಡು ಹೋಗುವುದು ನಮ್ಮ ಕರ್ತವ್ಯ. ಆದ ಕಾರಣ, ಶ್ರೀಗಳು ನಮ್ಮ ಸಮಾಜದ ಶ್ರೇಯಸ್ಸು ಹಾಗೂ ಅಭಿವೃದ್ಧಿಗೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಆಶಿರ್ವಚನದ ಮೂಲಕ ನಮಗೆ ಮಾರ್ಗದರ್ಶನ ಮಾಡಲಿರುವರು.

ಈ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಸಮಾಜ ಬಾಂಧವರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದು, ಶ್ರೀ ದೇವರ ಕೃಪಾಕಟಾಕ್ಷಕ್ಕೆ ಪಾತ್ರರಾಗಬೇಕಾಗಿ ವಿನಂತಿ.
Request the presence of all Samaj members in large numbers  from all places. Do get your near and dear ones and be blessed by Lord Gokarna Mahabaleshwara and Sri Sri Raghavaeshwara Bharati Thirtha Swamiji  of Ramachandrapura Matha (the administrator of Gokarna Temple).
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Katyayani Baneshwar Aversa - Kaul pooja

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Sri Katyayani Baneshwar is one of the Kuladevata of the Kshatriya Komarpanths.

As per the Hindu Calender (Panchang), today is the Ashwin Shukla Poornima (Full Moon Day of Ashwija, also known as Kojagiri Poornima).

At the temple of Sri Katyayani Baneshwar in Aversa, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, after the mid day pooja, on this full moon day “MAHA SANTHARPANE” (mass feeding of Prasada Bhojan) is undertaken.

In the evening the silver Pallaki Utsav is celebrated.

Sri Devi seated in silver Palanquin is taken in procession to the platform at the base of Peepal tree near the Shrine of Sri Kalabhairava and pooja is offered to HER there.

Then in procession, Sri Devi is taken back to the temple, pooja offered there and prasada distributed.

On the next morning, i.e. the first day of Krishna Paksha (Ashwija Vadhya Pratipada day) at around Ten O’clock, the sarees and clothes offered to Sri Devi and Sree Baneshwara are auctioned in public.

Special pooja is performed that night, and “KAULA PRASAD” is distributed in an orderly manner in front of Sri Baneshwar Shrine.

To partake in the Blessings of the Kuladevata, Kulaavi people from Karwar, Ankola, Sirsi, Kumta, Goa, Mangalore, Udupi, Shimoga and Mumbai visit the temple on this day.

Jai Katyayani Baneshwar ! 🙏🙏

Also Visit - http://www.shreekatyayani.org/

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Instagram Account of Kshatriya Komarpanth Community

And now #KshatriyaKomarpant Samaj is also on #Instagram.




Now its is easier for the active KPS on the #SocialMedia to Tag us with #Komarpanth or #Komarpant or @KshatriyaKomarpanth at :

https://www.instagram.com/kshatriyakomarpanth/




Good Day!

Kshatriya Komarpant Samaj on Twitter

Dear all,

#Twitter account of #KshatriyaKomarpanth has been created.

Take a look at Kshatriyakomarpanth (@komarpanth): https://twitter.com/komarpanth?s=08

You may follow @Komarpanth on @Twitter to remain in touch with the latest updates.

NAMASTE! 

Exclusive Matrimonial section in the Kshatriya Komarpanth Community website

Dear Kshatriya Komarpanth members,

Updated Matrimony Site at www.kshatriyakomarpanth.com

3 Steps to use

Step 1: Register on the Website and Call 9175425900

Step 2: Get confirmation mail within 12 hours along with credentials

Step 3: Start using the services

Features:
* Only registered users can see your profile.
* No one can save photos you upload in your profile.
* Send request.
* Chat free within account.

Any queries please mail to kshatriyakomarpanth@gmail.com

All Privacy issues are taken care of. We respect the value of your privacy.

Kshatriya Komarpanth Community Website - getting Ready

WWW.KSHATRIYAKOMARPANTH.COM


We are glad to announce that Akhila Komarpanth Samaj have published the website www.kshatriyakomarpanth.com (Global Official) for the development of our community worldwide.


This website will be common platform for the interaction for our community (Kshatriya Komarpanth).


In order to have better and easy communication we have also added Facebook page for KP people to interact with each other. The details of and Link to the Facebook page is given in the website www.kshatriyakomarpanth.com.


Any queries should be mailed to kshatriyakomarpanth@gmail.com and  akkpskarwar@gmail.com


This website will be maintained by the central team.


The website is sponsored by Mr. Yogesh Naik, Mr. Ramdas Naik; and Mr. Shreenivas Naik.


Any things related to website can either be mailed or messaged in private (Whatsapp) to us as we would not be always available in the Whatsapp group. For requesting to be added to the Whatsapp group, all Komarpants can message to +91 8805999061.


Content of website

Our website contains the following details:

1. Region page:

This page contains details different regions with events organized in different regions.

2. Job Posting:

In regard to develop our youths we have made job posting where our community youths can see latest jobs available along with training that they can have before getting jobs.

3. Matrimony Page:

As our community is widely spread across the world we have developed common a platform where

a. Girls/Boys can register for finding their life partner.

b. Parents can register for their Son/Daughter in order to find a perfect match to their children.

In this page you can view all details like Name, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, working status, Contact Details, (Optional) Height and Weight.

We have also taken proper precautions for sharing of contact details and photographs in order to keep privacy of the respective people.

Added Features: See Future Plans point 2


4. Youth Association:

This page will show you details regarding youth activities their achievements & awards which may help them in terms of support.

5. Women Association:

This page will give you details how women’s are helping each others for our community developing, and self employment.

6. Kuldevata:

Details of kuldevata of different families (Optional Photograph & How to Reach).


Future Plans

1. Cab Service:

We have planned to create an application for mobile which will help us to find cabs/auto/taxi based on your GPS location. Such that we are not charged more than usual and homely service as service will be provided by our community people.

2. Horoscope Matching:

In regard of matrimony many may face problem for checking horoscope match (Kundli Match) this will help for matching horoscope (Appx. 99% Perfect). This will be online horoscope matching webpage which saves a lot of time.

3. Classified Ads:

We are planning to start classified ads in various fields where our community people can grow up the business very fast. (Example: Event organizers for marriage, Resorts/Hotels/Lodges, Tours & Travels etc).

All the above details have been under the rights of our Kshatriya Komarpanth Samaj. Copying/Replication these contents violates our terms and conditions please be careful before using any part of it.

Quick Links:

Website: www.kshatriyakomarpanth.com

#Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KshatriyaKomarpanth-752723404857883/

Email:

kshatriyakomarpanth@gmail.com

akkpskarwar@gmail.com




Mr Srinivas A Naik of Dandeli/Goa is the Creator of the website - www.kshatriyakomarpanth.com

Upcoming events of Komarpanth Samaj - Dec 2015 - Feb 2016

Events of Komarpant Samaj:

1) 25th Dec. 2015 AGM at 10.30 a m.at Karwar.

2) 25th  Dec. 2015 Pooja & get together  at Bombay.

3) 3rd Jan 2016, AGM & get together at Bangalore from 10 a.m onwards.

4) 26th Jan 2016 AGM at Poona

5) 13th Feb. 2016, Vadhu Vaar melava from 4 p.m to 7 p.m.at Dadar, Bombay

Information compiled by Sri Ramachandra Naik Painguini Goa. 

Guru Sevaa opportunity for the Komarpanths

Guru Sevaa opportunity for the Komarpanths  on the 09th August 2014 at Honnavar Chaaturmaasya venue of SriSri Raghaveshwarabharati MahaSwamiji...

“Komarpanths’ display of their Secular Kshatriya nature during the Statue Unveiling Event of Henja Naik” - news report

“Komarpanths’ display of their Secular Kshatriya nature during the Statue Unveiling Event of Henja Naik”

The unveiling/installation ceremony of the Statue of Veera Henja Naik at his Samadhi (tomb) near Govt. Boys Model School at Kodibag of Karwar was an event that reflected Patriotism and Secularism, proving that Komarpanths are the real patriotic Kshatriyas, with Nation First in their hearts.

Swami Bhaveshananda-ji of Ramakrishna Mission, Karwar, noted in his Inaugural address that the event was “Society/community building/integrating event”.

Naval Commander Vinaybhushan Naik gave a call to all Karwar youth to follow the footsteps of Veera Henja Naik, and join the Defence Forces to serve the Nation.

The Event was attended by prominent Karwarians, such as Adv Nagaraj Nayak, Maqbool Shaikh, Nazeer Shaikh, P. M. Tandel, Adv Kishore Desai, Ramesh Gowda, man of whom were felicitated on the occasion.

Komarpanth members from Dandeli, Ravi P. Naik, Gajendra Naik, Smt. Anu Kalas, Shankar Majalikar, Prakash Naik, Mohan Shiva Naik, Prabhakar Malsekar, and many more, were present. Shivanand Kalas dressed as Mahatma Gandhi and Vinod Naik as Veera Henja Naik himself were the centre of attention in the event.

Translation  of Karavali Munjavu News dated 19-2-2013

Veera Henja Naik Statue Procession in Karwar on 17-2-2013

Excerpts of the news of the Komarpanth Community Procession dated 17th February 2013

from Karavali Munjavu, Karwar's local Kannada Daily, dated 18th February 2013.

The Procession started from the Flower Chowk of Karwar (Main Rickshaw-stand) and ended at the Samadhi of Veera Henje Naik at Kodibag, Karwar, attended by numerous Samaj members and citizens of Karwar.

 First from the right of the Photograph is Sri. Maruti R Naik of Kadwad

"Kshatriya Komarpath members/people have been known for their valour, and have been active in protecting their Land, for which Veera Henja Naik is the best proof", said Naval Commander Vinaybhushan Naik, who presided as the Chief Guest of the Statue Installation Ceremony. "One soldier should be born in every home of Karnataka, and each house should send a son to join the defence forces of the country", was the call given by Cmdr Vinaybhushan Naik.

Swami Bhaveshananda of Ramakrishna Math, Karwar, said Karwar was the land of Blessed people, and opined that everyone should stand against injustice and corruption in the society.

Sri. Nanda Achari, the sculptor and Ex-servicemen of the community were honoured on the occassion.

Source - Karavali Munjavu News

Unveiling of Veer Henja Naik's Statue - In the News

The local Kannada Daily - Karavali Munjavu, published from Karwar carried the news of the Chief Minister unveiling the Statues of Veera Henja Naik and Chattrapati Shivaji, at Karwar.

R B S Komarpant of Cancona in the News - Navhind Times

Let Konkani be the unifying force for Goans: Damodar Mauzo

Published on: July 14, 2010 - 22:46

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POINGUINNIM: A book on tiatr titled ‘Teag’, written by Mr Ramesh B Komarpant was recently released at the hands of Damodar Mauzo, who was the chief guest on the occasion. The function was presided over by Goa Konkani Academy vice-president, Mr Vincy Quadros. Others present on the occasion were vice-president of Ravindra Bhavan, Margao, Mr Shridhar Kamat, Mr kamlakar Mhalshi and a host of other dignitaries.

Mauzo, speaking on the occasion, said that Konkani in the Devanagri and Romi script go hand in hand, but there were sections of people with vested interests who were trying to create rifts among the people over the issue. He said the time has come to fight any attempt at divisions and instead work with unity adding that working towards the promotion of both the scripts was the need of the hour. Mauzo maintained that the two forms of Konkani theatre namely ‘tiatr’ and ‘natak’ have a distinct identity and hence comparison of any sort was unfair.

Mr Shridhar Kamat in his speech stated that tiatr had its own strengths and any comparison with any other forms of drama would be inappropriate and that Konkani tiatr has contributed immensely towards the development of the Konkani language. He hoped that with the number of people choosing to write in Konkani increasing, Konkani would receive the much needed boost. Though Canacona doesn’t have a Ravindra Bhavan, musical activities and other forms of dramas continued to thrive here he said suggesting that the facilities and schemes offered by the Ravindra Bhavan at Margao should also be extended to the people of Canacona so that Canconkars too could get a platform to showcase their talent.

Mr Vincy Quadros took the opportunity to advise budding writers to forward one copy of their book to the executive committee. He further listed out a few schemes that writers could avail of.

Mr Sudesh Naik explained the preface of the book while Mr Vassalo Carvalho spoke on Konkani tiatr, its composition, setting and inception. Earlier, Mr Kamlakar Mhalshi welcomed the gathering, while Mr Anant Agni compered the function. Mr R B S Komarpant proposed the vote of thanks.

http://www.navhindtimes.in/iwatch/let-konkani-be-unifying-force-goans-damodar-mauzo

Opposition for grants to English medium schools BY Konkani Tiatr writer R B S Komarpant - NEWS ARCHIVE OF THE HERALD

HERALD - 27th March 2011,

Page 5 Opposition for grants to English medium schools gains momentum 

CANACONA, MARCH 26: The movement to oppose demands for government grants to English medium schools has begun picking in Canacona, as a few people, including Marathi protagonists, met at the residence of a Tiatrist in Canacona to discuss the issue on Friday evening. After discussing the issue, a resolution was taken condemning Education Minister Babush Monseratte for supporting the demand to provide government aid to English medium schools. 

The meeting took place at the residence of Konkani Tiatr writer R B S Komarpant to prepare a roadmap for the taluka level meet on Monday and for April 6 meeting at Azad Maidan in Panjim. Komarpant sought to blame the Christian community for demanding government grants to English medium primary schools. "By demanding grants for English medium primary schools, the Christians are dividing the people," said Komarpant, who convened the meeting on Friday. Konkani writer Kamlakar Mhalshi informed that no particular community should be made responsible for the issue, "but we should explore and solve the issue as to why suddenly parents of children attending primary schools run by the archdiocese now want to shift to English medium." "We should know the reason and educate parents first, who apparently with a reason have decided to demand English medium education to their children from elementary level." "We should not forget that the archdiocese managed schools in the State had shifted to Konkani medium once the primary education in mother tongue was made mandatory and no one had bothered to question it then," he said. ' Amid discussion over demands for government grants to English medium schools in the State, few area-wise representatives were chosen and asked to bring more people to attend the Monday meet, which also will be attended by speakers from other parts of the State. 

In the meeting, representatives were also asked to involve elected representatives, including both MLAs, panchayat members, Mahila Mandals, Devasthan committees and others so that more people attend the meet. Incidentally, the demand for English medium primary education is high even in Canacona taluka. Sources have told Herald that in Canacona there are over 300 students studying in an unaided English medium private primary school run by an education society, while there are only 700 students studying in seven aided Konkani medium primary schools. Ulhas Pai Bhatikar (State awardee and retired headmaster), Shantaji Naik Gaonkar (retired headmaster), Kamlakar Bhalshi (Konkani writer/Sarva Shiksha Abhiya Canacona i/c), Anant Agni (teacher), RBS Komarpant (Konkani writerlTiatrist), Shantaram Komarpant (retired government primary teacher), Ravindra Raikar (retired teacher), Chinmoy were some of the people present at the meeting.

Ankola Komarpants' Suggi - Article from The Hindu

Suggi dancers express their gratitude

From the Hindu

This folk dance form is on the verge of extinction

“Suggi kunitha”, a local seasonal folk dance, has begun in the coastal taluks of Uttara Kannada district. The troupes of the Suggi dancers move from one village to another during the paddy harvest season till the festival of “Holi” to perform the dance as a gratitude to the God for the successful harvest.

History

The Suggi dancers wear traditional dresses and headgears. The dance has historical background as it was used to create awareness among the masses against the British rule during the Independence movement.

Communities

In Uttara Kannada, the Suggi dances were performed by the Hallakki Vokkalu, Patgar, Namadhari, Komarpanth, and Ager who were mainly agriculturists. After 12 years, the Kshatriya Komarapantha community of Avarsa in Ankola taluk has taken up the Suggi dance and their first performance was at Harwada. Of the 45 Komarapanth families in Harwada, 29 families had participated in the Suggi.

Rest of the families accompanied the Suggi dancers in fancy dresses, beating the drums. With the younger generation not taking up agriculture anymore, the Suggi dance is on the verge of extinction. But the people of different communities had been encouraged to keep their folk art alive.

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It is performed in coastal districts during the harvest season

It was used to create awareness during the Independence movement 

Felicitation of Komarpant Artists - Datta Komarpant's Blog

Datta Komarpant

National Commission for Backward Classes to hold Meeting at Panaji, Goa - News

Panaji, Feb 21- Under section 9 (1) of the National Commission for Backward Classes Act (Act No. 27 of 1993), the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) with examine requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the Central List of Backward Classes and hear Complaints of over-inclusion or under inclusion f any backward class in such lists and tender such advice to the Central Government as it deems appropriate, and under Section 9 (2) of the Act such advice of the Commission shall ordinarily be binding upon the Central Government.

           The Commission  consisting of Justice MN Rao, Chairperson,  S.K. Khanventhan  member, Deepak Katole, member and Smt. Chitra Chopra, Member-Secretary will hold a Public Hearing on 24th February, 2011 at 10.00 A.M. at Seminar Hall, Secretariat, Porvorim, Goa regarding the request received by this Commission from the State Government of Goa/representatives, listed below for their inclusion in the Central List of Other Backward Classes for the State of Goa.

           Castes /Communities in respect of which Public Hearing is to be helds Teli (including Christian Teli), Shimpi (including Christian Shimpi), Christian Renders, Komarpant, Thakar, Satarkar, Chari/Mesta, Nadaf, Pinjar, Mansoori and Quraishi, Kasab, Kasai.

           The association (s) organization (s) and/or individual (s) of the above castes/sub-castes/ communities are requested to appear before the Bench of the Commission as per the above programme and furnish all available information/data regarding the above castes/sub-castes/communities. Any other association (s) organization (s) and/or individual (s) who have any view to express in the matter of the aforesaid  castes/communities also be present. 

Source - http://www.digitalgoa.com/ca_disp.php?id=1821

Suggi of Ankola Komarpants

During the Week preceding the Holi Festival, the Komarpants of Aversa, Belekeri, Hattikeri, Bhavikeri, etc villages, take part in this Community Ritual of "Suggi". Suggi means "Harvest Festival". It is meant for appeasing the Gods for a better Crop on the next year, and also to show their gratitude for the Harvest that they have got in the present year.

Each Komarpant family spends money like Rs.2000-00 to Rs.6000-00 for each “Turaai” - decorative head-gear, depending on their spending capacity. This head-gear decoration is made by some Vokkaliga persons of their village, and is worn on an auspicious day before the Temple of the family deity/God.

One male member from each family of the Komarpants from this region has to participate in the Suggi Ritual. And each family whole-heartedly does participate. After wearing this headgear- Turaai, each person with one assistant/stand-by male member of the family, walk to all villages around Ankola taluk and perform the Ritualistic Suggi Dance before each Temple/God of that village and in the courtyard of the villagers. For the entire period, they stay away from their respective houses, cooking their own food outside and strictly adhering to traditional codes of conduct. 

Only after the Suggi period of one week or so, the men remove the Turaai before their Temples, and return to their homes, on the next day of the Holi Festival. This is a unique tradition even now being followed by the Komarpants of Aversa/Ankola taluk. It is believed that Honouring the Suggi Dancers is equivalent to honoring the Gods, for better Harvest and for keeping deadly diseases/epidemics at bay.

This tradition had recieved wide publicity in the local Newspapers, this year, as compared to the preceding years. It is the Duty of the each member of the Komarpant Community to encourage and preserve such Unique Traditions, that keep the community United as a Whole.

This year - 2010, about 135 people wore these beautiful Turaai's.

Enquiry Report on the Assault of Photo-Journalist - Soiru Komarpant is "Out"

The much talked about inquiry instituted by the government into the assault of photo-journalist by police during Margao riots has failed to identify the culprit. Instead the inquiry report has suggested special jackets be given to photo journalists while covering incidents of Violence.


Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had ordered inquiry following complaint that the Photo-journalist Soiru Komarpant was assaulted by police while he was discharging his duty at one violent incident in Margao 2 years back .
Then additional collector Swapnil Naik was entrusted with a job to carry out the inquiry. Two and half months back Naik submitted his detail report to the Home ministry. Reporters should be provided with proper identity cards and the identity should be displayed along with Jackets. Secondly those journalists who are covering violent incidences or beats which involve risks should be covered under Health Insurance so that immediate medical help can be made available, the report has suggested in general.

As far as case of Komarpant is concerned, he should be given compensation by government, the report has concluded.
Report has not put onus on anybody about the alleged assault. 


Source - Digital Goa

The Eighth Deadliest Country for Journalists - Wall Street Journal Blog

In a Report published today to mark World Press Freedom day, Reporters Without Borders names 40 such devils around the world that it calls predators of press freedom.

The devils are the “politicians, government officials, religious leaders, militias and criminal organizations that cannot stand the press, treat it as an enemy and directly attack journalists,” report says.

In India, the devil is mostly kept at bay because journalists here “take pride in their freedom and will defend it robustly in street protests or before the court,”  a separate report maintained online by the world media watchdog says on India.

But the report on India also notes that the safety of journalists is precarious in some Indian states like the Naxalite-affected Chhattisgarh where “local reporters are regularly accused by police of being ‘Maoists’ and by insurgents of being ‘traitors’.”

Assault on Soiru Komarpant Photo journalist of Gomantak daily of Goa

"In Goa, indeed there are cases that concern us. Soiru Komarpant, a photojournalist working with Gomantak newspaper was assaulted a year back. The inquiry is conducted but report is not open," Kamat remembered talking about hazards faced by media in Goa.

"We want the report to come out which will also expect to suggest certain guidelines for the photojournalists when they are on duty," the GUJ said.

Komarpant was brutally assaulted by police in Margao city last year when he was covering a flash communal violence that erupted in this commercial town. Chief minister Digamber kamat had constituted inquiry by senior bureaucrat Swapnil Naik to investigate into the assault. "The report is placed before chief minister's office months back but still its not revealed despite our several representation to chief minister," Kamat said. 

Subsequently, Goa had witnessed two more assaults including vernacular journalists in south Goa. "In one of the case, a minister had threatened a journalist butnothing has happened to get him justice," Kamat said. "These are stray incidents which threatens freedom of press in Goa," GUJ president said. Goa Union of Journalist president Prakash Kamat, during the function, urged state acting chief secretary Narendra Kumar to commit on making this inquiry report public on international press freedom day.

Sources - http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_goa-govt-refuses-to-make-journalist-assault-report-public_1378406

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_public-pressure-may-force-curbs-on-paid-news-trend_1378416

Press photographer injured in lathi-charge - HERALD REPORTER

MARGAO, JUNE 27, 2008 – A press photographer employed with Marathi daily Gomantak Soiru Komarpant was badly beaten up by the police during the lathi charge on 

Bajrang Dal activists. He was later admitted in Hospicio hospital with low pressure andpain in the back.
Komarpant informed that the policemen beat him up mercilessly even after introducing himself as a press photographer.
The incident was brought to the notice of the district Collector, G P Naik and Superintendent of police, Shekar Prabhudesai at the press briefing called on the district Collectorate.

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Some Komarpants still live in mud houses - Navhind Times

Members of this community who had been neglected for many years since Liberation finally hope for upliftment of their community. These people have been living in mud houses with thatched roofs and occupationally involve themselves in cultivating tenanted fields and fishing.

By JOAO SOUSA M | NT NeTWORK

MARGAO: After being ignored for decades in post-Liberation Goa, the Komarpant community has finally seen light with the government deciding to include the community into the OBC category. The inclusion has given a glimmer of  hope to the community as it will go a long way in upliftment of the community, which has been neglected for years after Goa’s liberation.

As a member of the community, Ms Parbhawati Komarpant said, “At least we will get some benefits from the government before we get old.” A visit to the areas inhabited by this community has a story to tell as the people still continue to live in mud houses with thatched roofs. While some work in fields, others cultivate tenanted fields and still others are involved in fishing and toddy tapping. Even though education has reached the Komarpants’ the youth are not highly qualified and have been finding it difficult to get jobs under the general category. However, the community has a few honours as hard work has seen the community produce a doctor a couple of advocates and a few have gone on to become engineers and agriculturists however their number is limited

Ms Parvathi Komarpant, who lost her husband some 7 years back, is battling hard to make both ends meet as she has seven children but no bread earner as her son is unable to gain employment. She also informed that she has not been receiving any aid from the government. She said that she has been working in fields of the landlords to earn livelihood. When informed that the community has now been added to the OBC category, she expressed hope that now at least her son, Mr Girish Komarpant would get some government job.

However, some members of the community have raised concerns that people from Karnataka whom they say are already getting benefits from the government of Karnataka and are settled in Goa, are trying to derive benefits of OBC category, which they feel is unjust to them.

Source - Navhind Times