Bantwal: Road show triggers clash between Congress and SDPI workers

February 19, 2016

clash Mangaluru, Feb 19: A tense atmosphere prevailed at Sajipanadu village in Bantwal taluk after a clash broke out between workers of Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and Congress over alleged violation of the model code of conduct by the latter ahead of February 20 elections.

In fact public campaign for the second phase of the elections to the Zilla and Taluk Panchayat had come to an end on Wednesday night. However supporters of the Congress candidate of Pudu constituency of Dakshina Kannada zilla panchayat reportedly organized a road show on Thursday.

The road show enraged the SDPI supporters, who took the returning officer to task and raised slogans against Congress. This led to a clash between workers of Congress and SDPI.

Police rushed to the spot and managed to bring the situation under control. As a precautionary measure additional forces were deployed in the area.

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all problem is happened because of show off minister khader and his followers. eventhough SDPI leaders and workers requested him not to voilate the model code of conduct they continued to make the road show broke the model code of conduct.

Roads are public properties it's not place to create trouble to the normal life of people .

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Section 144 in Dakshina Kannada from 8pm to 5am till July end

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July 1,2020

Mangaluru, July 1: The district administration has imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 in entire Dakshina Kannada between 8pm and 5am in the entire month of July.

Notice in this regard was issued today by Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B Roopesh. The order will come into force with immediate and will be in place ill July 31, the DC said.

The decision was taken days after Karnataka government took steps to tighten covid restriction and imposed lockdown from 8pm to 5am.

Under the imposed Section 144, the presence or movement of one or more persons in public places are prohibited. Besides, the gathering of any sort anywhere, including religious places subject to certain conditions in view of the COVID-19 pandemic will also be restricted.

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Expat from Dakshina Kannada dies of covid-19 in Kuwait

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May 19,2020

Mangaluru, May 19: An Indian expatriate worker hailing from Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district, who was undergoing treatment for covid-19, passed away in Kuwait.

He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter. His family resides at Kashimath, Vittal in Bantwal taluk.

According to sources, he was unwell for past one month and had been diagnosed with covid-19 infection.

The last rites were conducted in Kuwait. Under the guidance of the priests of the local church, prayer and other last rituals were performed at his home in Bantwal.

He had visited this hometown last year for the wedding of his daughter, sources said.

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Wild bison intrudes into Mangaluru city amidst lockdown; captured

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May 5,2020

Mangaluru, May 5: Even as the coastal city entered third phase of lockdown to contain the spread of covid-19, a wild bison was spotted in Mangaluru today.

According to sources, local residents at Hathill area and Mannagudda area spotted bison. It is not sure whether it was the same bison or two different bison.

Some reports claimed that it was spotted in Kudroli area too triggering panic among people.

With the help of local residents and police, the forest officials managed to catch the bison around noon.

It is assumed that the wild animal must have come to the city as there was less movement of people and vehicle due to lockdown for past few weeks.

WATCH VIDEO: Wild bison intrudes into Mangaluru city amidst lockdown, triggers panic, captured finally pic.twitter.com/dcBHJj1wOQ

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