Amaco MPL 2015 off to a dazzling start

December 14, 2015

Mangaluru, Dec 14: All roads led to the Panambur’s NMPT stadium on the outskirts of the city on Sunday evening as a grand opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Amaco Mangalore Premier League 2.0.

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Cricket fans in Mangaluru were in for a visual treat at the spectacular inauguration and opening ceremony of the coastal Karnataka’s biggest Twenty20 cricket tournament which saw a delightful medley of cricket, entertainment and cultural extravaganza.

Organised by the Karnataka Regional Cricket Academy (KRCA) with a slogan ‘let us unite through cricket’, under the guidance of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), the second edition of Amaco MPL features 12 teams from Mangaluru zone, comparison Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu districts along with Bhatkal.

Accompanied by a galaxy of dignitaries, B Ramanath Rai, the minister for forest, environment and ecology and Dakshina Kannada district-in-charge, formally inaugurated the Amaco MPL 2015 by releasing the balloons into the air.

Speaking on the occasion, UT Khader, minister for health and family welfare, reiterated that cricket is one of the means to unite the people in this coastal city.

He said that Amaco MPL not only gives cricketers of this zone to exhibit their talents but opens an opportunity for the people of this region to uphold unity, brotherhood and harmony burying differences and misunderstandings.

Mohammed Asif, the chief executive officer of Amaco group of companies, who is the title sponsor of the tournament, also laid emphasis on upholding unity and harmony in this sensitive region.

Manohar Amin, convenor of KSCA for Mangaluru zone administered the oath to the squad members of 12 teams of the Amaco MPL.

AB Ibrahim, Deputy Commissioner, Y Abdullah Kunhi, chancellor, Yenepoya University, Zakariya Jokatte, chairman, Al Muzain also spoke.

Mohammed Sirajuddin, MPL chairman welcomed. Imthiyaz, MPL convenor, UT Ifthikhar Ali, senate member of RGUHS were present among others.

Performance by popular singers and dancers apart from tiger dance, chande and exhibition of other traditional arts of coastal Karnataka enthralled the spectators.

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Amaco MPL 2015 off to a dazzling start (Album)

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Women lead massive protest demanding liquor ban in Karnataka

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January 27,2020

Bagalkote, Jan 27: The bank of Krishna River in front of Sangamantha Temple at Koodalasangama in Karnataka today witnessed the launch of women’s indefinite strike demanding liquor ban in the state.

Thousands of women from various parts of Karnataka have taken part in the strike being organised under the banner of 'Karnataka Madya Nisheda Andolana'.

The strike was launched to draw the attention of the state government to press for a complete ban on the sale of liquor across the state.

About 50 various organizations and religious pontiffs have extended their support for the strike. Food is being cooked on the bank of the river for the agitating women.

The women from Chikmagalur, Tumakuru, Raichur and Ballari districts are taking part in it.

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The protest is for Liquor ban and not against ....... Please edit the articles before posting

Thanks to God,

At least now, people wokeup., which should have been done immediattely after independence or during implementation of constitution.

Shame to men who drink more.

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Saffron activist arrested for raping minor boy in Bantwal

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February 7,2020

Bantwal, Feb 7: A 31-year-old man has been arrested on charge of sexual assault on a minor boy at Kanyana under the limits of Vittla police station in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

The police have identified accused as Suresh Prabhu, a resident of Kanyana village. He is said to be an activist of a saffron outfit.

The alleged sexual assault took place on February 1, when the victim, a schoolboy, was on his way home from the school.

According to police, Prabhu called the boy saying he wanted to tell a secret. He then took him to the school toilet and sexually assaulted him there.

After returning home, the boy narrated the incident to his mother, who approached the jurisdictional Vittla police station and lodged a complaint.

After taking the minor boy’s statement, the police registered a case under section 341, 377, 506 IPC and POCSO Act against Prabhu. He was arrested on February 5.

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South Western Railway inducts first batch of women SI for Railway Protection Force

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July 25,2020

Hubballi, Jul 25: South Western Railway (SWR) inducted seven lady sub-inspectors (SI) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), in a first, on Friday. Three more women SI undergoing training in Lucknow are expected to join SWR soon.

According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of SWR, the inducted sub-inspectors are part of 164 women SI cadets who passed out of the RPF training centre in Moula Ali, Hyderabad, after a rigorous training of nine months. They will take care of the security of railway passengers, Railway property, and Railway premises, after resuming their duties.

They will also be responsible for giving special care to the vulnerable sections of society, women, and children while discharging their duties, the CPRO said.

The CPRO also informed that the newly admitted female SIs will be posted to major stations on SWR for regular duties on completion of their two months of practical training over the Zone. Further 120 ladies are undergoing constables training for various training centres across India.

This move is considered a step forward into women empowerment in Railways.

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