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104-year-old Umrah pilgrim from Dakshina Kannada dies in Makkah

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April 4, 2018

Mangaluru, Apr 4: A centenarian woman from coastal Karnataka, who had gone to Saudi Arabia two weeks ago to perform Umrah died of heart attack in the holy land of Makkah on Monday, Apr 2, family sources said. 

Fathima aka Paathumma (104), a resident of Boluvar village in Puttur taluk of Dakshina Kannada district, had undertaken the pilgrimage through a private travel agency.

The end came when she was getting ready for homeward journey after fulfilling all the rituals of Umrah. She was buried in Madinah, sources said. 

Fathima was reportedly suffering from a few age related illness. Dr Satish Kumar of Ashwini Clink at Haradi was treating her freely for several years.  

In spite of being a centenarian, Fathima was working for a beedi company. She used to stick labels to beedi packs.

Recently, she had expressed her desire to perform either Hajj or Umrah. Hence, a group of philanthropists from her village and surrounding places including Haradi Abdul Razzak made all arrangements for her Umrah trip. She was also given a farewell by Kallega mosque committee a few days before she boarded the flight.

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ABDUL AZIZ SHE…
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Thursday, 5 Apr 2018

Inna Lillahi Wa inna Ilaihi Rajivoon

Ajaz
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Thursday, 5 Apr 2018

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi rajioon......

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April 3,2020

Mysuru/Chamarajanagara, Apr 3: In order to prevent the transmission of Novel Coronavirus though overcrowding, the central jails in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar have begun releasing some of their inmates.

As many as 55 undertrials and convicts were released from Mysuru jail since the last two days, while 18 were released from the prison in Chamarajanagar. The jail inmates had been released on interim bail, for a period of two months.

While the undertrials were facing charges that involved a maximum prison term of seven years, the convicts were facing criminal miscellaneous cases of the family court. Most of the convicts released were prisoners who had not paid the maintenance costs ordered by the family courts in divorce cases.

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March 14,2020

Mangaluru, Mar14 (UNI) In view of prevailing Global situation, Coast Guard Karnataka took initiatives for creating awareness among the CG Personnel, Civilian Staff and Families on precautions so that the contagious Coronavirus be prevented.

For the benefit of CG personnel posters have been displayed at entrance and prominent places in office premises and residential areas including the CG KG School.

All CG Personnel and their families were advised to frequently wash their hands with sanitiser or soap and water at regular intervals. They are also requested to cover their nose and mouth with handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing. It is advised to consult doctor if there is fever, difficulty in breathing, coughing, all being symptoms of Corona Virus.

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April 13,2020

Kundapur, Apr 13: The city police, burdened with the enforcement of COVID-19 lockdown decided to undertake door delivery of essential items to ensure people remained indoor, official sources said here on Monday.

According to them, the police would be delivering items to the houses in Kumdapur, Byndoor, Gongolli, Shankara Narayana, Kundapur Rural, Kota and Amavasebail.

The police will start spreading awareness with this regard for three days starting from today (April 13).

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