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Amaco MPL 2015 off to a dazzling start

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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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January 28,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 28: Amidst nationwide agitation by ‘We, the People of India’ against contentious CAA, NRC, the women of Manglauru have decided to hold satyagrah and form a human chain in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner in the heart of the city on January 30.

This was announced in a press conference today by activists Sajida Momin, Vidya Dinker, Terry Pais, Maria Ferandes and Suhasini Babbukatte.

The event will mark the 73rd anniversary of the martyrdom of the original Satyagrahi Mahatma Gandhi, who was assassinated by saffronite terrorist Nathuram Godse.

Ms Momin told media persons that the Satyagrah will commence at 10 a.m. to safeguard the constitution. At 4:30 p.m. a human chain will be formed.

“At 5.17p.m. when the father of the nation was gunned down 72 years ago during his evening prayer at Birla House by Godse, we will convey Gandhi’s message of unity against violence,” she said.

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April 6,2020
Mangaluru, Apr 6: Agricultural produce vendors have decided to hold an indefinite strike from Monday here in city's Central Market.
 
This move comes in response to district administration’s order asking them to shift to the APMC yard at Baikampady and not heeding to their appeal to allow them to operate from the Market and other areas in the city.
 
The district administration has decided to shift the vendors in order to prevent crowding in the market and maintain social distancing norms.

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June 10,2020

Udupli, Jun 10: A promising Kabaddi player and young businessman allegedly committed suicide inside his father’s boat today at Malpe fishing port as he had suffered heavy loss in business due to covid lockdown. 

The deceased has been identified as Bhagyaraj (27), a resident of Pavanjigudde in Badanidiyoor, Bailakere. He was working as writer for two boats owned by his father. He was a well-known Kabaddi player in Udupi district. 

It is said that he had raised a huge loan to build a house and also acquired a fishing boat. However, he suffered heavy losses in business due to lockdown. Fish famine added to his woes. 

Upset by these developments, Bhagyaraj hanged himself inside his boat that was anchored at the port. A case was registered at Malpe police station. Investigations are on.

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