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8 month pregnant woman thrown off scooter, crushed to death by bus

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September 8, 2016

Mangaluru, Sep 8: In a tragic incident, a pregnant woman was killed today after being hit by a state-run bus at Mukrampady near Puttur on the outskirts of the city.

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The victim has been identified as Aamina (32), wife of Mohammed Kunhi, a resident of Panjigaru village near Bellare in Sullia taluk.

While Mr Kunhi was riding his Honda Activa, eight-month pregnant Aaamina was riding pillion. They were heading to Puttur to meet a gynaecologist for medical check-up.

The tragedy took place at around 11:30 a.m. It is learnt that Mr Kunhi applied brakes when he noticed a speeding bus coming from the opposite direction.

As it was a slippery road, the rider lost control over the two-wheeler and it fell on the road. The pregnant woman also fell on the road. Unfortunately, within a second she was run over by the same bus.

Police said the woman died on the spot, while her husband suffered minor injuries. Her body was immediately taken to a hospital in an attempt to save the baby.

The KSRTC bus bearing register number KA 19 F 3309 was plying from Putturu twards Kumbra. More details are awaited.

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imtiaz
 - 
Friday, 9 Sep 2016

Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiwoon....

Syed Mohiudin
 - 
Thursday, 8 Sep 2016

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi Rajivoon.

kaizer
 - 
Thursday, 8 Sep 2016

YA ALLAH, such a heart melting tragedy, MAY ALLAH grant JANNAH,
KSRTC had staged a big protest to hike in their salary , let me ask you is this the reason you want hike in salary, these bus drivers drive so recklessly that they dont even care about the lives of others, its high time now. Govt should take stringent action against these reckless drivers.

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August 7,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 7: Dr Mohammed Yusuf, chairperson of the Karnataka State Board of Auqaf, passed away at a private hospital in the city today following a brief illness. He was 74.

Dr Yusuf was an industrialist and was known for his philanthropic activities. 

A veterinarian, Dr Yusuf had quit the government job and set up business in Bengaluru and Dubai decades ago and has earned considerable success.

He was re-elected as Board of Auqaf chief in January this year. He had held the post more than once in the past. 

He will be buried at the graveyard near Masjid-e-Muzammil which was built by himself at Govindapura, source said.

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March 30,2020

Mangaluru Mar 30: The Mangaluru South Police has registered a criminal case against a man over a 'derogatory post' against the district administration. According to DC Sindhu B Rupesh, the man identified as Melwyn Pinto had sent a derogatory message on WhatsApp.

She warned on taking stringent action against miscreants who are spreading false information and rumours about district administration under DM Act provisions.

Meanwhile, City Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha said, "We have noticed people going around on merry rides without purpose either on two-wheelers or in cars during the lockdown period."

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June 22,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 22: The opening of Schools in the state, is unlikely before Dasara festival, as a majority of the parents are averse to send their children due to the COVID-19 scare.

According to official sources, in the State education department, a majority of parents, who were asked to give their opinion on re-opening of schools in the state, have reportedly favoured continuing the closing of schools till September.

The primary and Secondary education department had received feedback from various stakeholders including educational institutions, parents and Teachers, clocking high towards not opening the schools for the 2020-21 academic year till Dasara days.

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