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Youth held for posting objectionable pic of deity on social media  

coastaldigest.com news network
September 11, 2017

Mangaluru, Sept 11: A youth was arrested by the Puttur police in Dakshina Kannada district for allegedly posting an objectionable photo of Deyi Baideti, a revered spirit of Tulu Nadu, on social media.

The arrested has been identified as Abdul Haneef (25), a resident of Eshwarmangala near Puttur. 

A driver by profession, Abdul Haneef was accused of posting the image which shows him touching the chest of the idol.

On the complaint by Keshav Poojary Badrala, secretary of Brahmashree Narayana Guruswamy Billava Sangha, Puttur, the Puttur Rural police arrested Haneef and produced him before the magistrate.

The police have accused Haneef of offences under Section 295 (A) of Indian Penal Code and under provisions of the Information Technology Act.

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Yogesh
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

We need freedom of speech, we have the right to criticize anything. For degrading hinduism anybody can do anything

*Free speech not aplicable while criticising islam. 

Sangeeth
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

If it is against Islam then nobody will raise the voice against arrest. Everybody wants to degrade hinduism

Sudeep
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

Laws should be ammend amended

Ganesh
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

I remember the famous cartoons by Aseem Trivedi. And he got punishment for the true representation of Indian scenario. Politicians and leaders have the fear of truth.

Danish
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

True... Mr. Kumar.

 

If you disagree with that then you should visit US once. They are criticizing Trump in a vulgar way even after they dont have free speech. Shame on you saffrons and feku

Kumar
 - 
Monday, 11 Sep 2017

Here in India no free speech. Under modi rule everything is punishable.

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July 15,2020

Mangaluru, July 15: Moulana Iqbal Mulla Nadvi, an acclaimed Islamic scholar and Qadhi (Khazi) of Bhatkal, passed away at a private hospital in Mangaluru. 

The elderly scholar was critically for past few weeks. 

He had served as the president of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal for several years.

He was known among Islamic scholars of Karnataka for his boldness, sincerity and wisdom.

Last rites are expected to be held in Bhatkal.

More details are awatied. 

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March 27,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 27: A youth from Dakshina Kannada district, who had returned from United Arab Emirates earlier this month has tested positive for the deadly Covid-19 caused by the novel coronavirus. With this the total of Covid-19 in the district has mounted to seven. 

The fresh Covid-19 patient is a 21-year-old youth hailing from Karaya in Belthangady taluk. 

He had left Dubai on March 21 and land at Bengaluru Airport. Then he reached Belthangady through a KSRTC bus the very next morning. 

As he was suffering from fever and cough, he was admitted to Puttur government hospital on March 24. Same day his throat swab sample was sent for coronavirus testing. Today it was declared positive. 

His condition is said to be stable. However, his family members and those who were in touch with him are under observation.

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July 29,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 29: Ahead of popular Hindu festival Raksha Bandhan, Karnataka postal circle has introduced an online portal 'Rakhi Post' to deliver rakhis across the country amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

This year Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Monday, August 3.

This service can be used to send rakhis to people across the country without violating the coronavirus norms.

Speaking to news agency, Senior Superintendent of Post offices, Shriharsha N said, "I am happy to announce that Karnataka postal circle has introduced an online portal 'rakhi post' to deliver rakhis to people during coronavirus phase."

"People willing to avail this service can visit this portal and pay a nominal amount of Rs 100 to send a rakhi," Shriharsha said.

The official has suggested to avail the service before July 31 for the timely delivery of rakhis.

The portal is also offering a special service to send rakhis to the soldier deployed on the borders. "We have also introduced a unique feature to deliver rakhis to Indian soldiers on the borders," he added.

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