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MPL-2018 players’ auction held: 12 teams ready to battle it out for glory

coastaldigest.com news network
February 18, 2018

Mangaluru, Feb 18: The countdown has begun for the fourth edition of the Mangalore Premiere League as all the 12 franchise owners gave shape to their teams in the players’ auction held at Forum Fiza Mall in Mangaluru on Saturday.

The IPL-model  T20 cricket tournament is being jointly organized by the  Brand Vision Events, Mangalore Occasional and Sea Bird Cricket Academy  with the approval and guidance of Karnataka State Cricket Association from March 20 to April 1, 2018 at Dr B R Ambedkar Cricket Stadium, Panambur, Mangaluru.

Dikshanshu Negi (coastaldigest.com) Bharath Kota (AK Sports Udupi), Karthik (United Ullala), Lal Sachin (Team Elegent), and Abhilash (Karkala Gladiators) were sold out for maximum prize of Rs 50000 from A category. Mangalore United bagged IPL player Suchith for Rs 35000.  Pawan KB was sold to Maestro Titan for Rs 48000.

Star players from the state category list such as Mohammded Taha, Akhil B, Abrar Kazi, Kunain Abbas, Abhinav, David, Pawan K.B., Kranthikumar, Devadatt, Dube, Ravikumar, Stalin Hoover, Rohan Kadam, More, Raju Bhatkal, Sharath, Prathwiraj, Vishwanath, Vaishak, Nidhish and Shashishkhar adorned the front seats in the different teams.

The following players were sold out for maximum prize Rs.20000.00 from B category: Sadiq (Mangalore United), Shreesha (T4 Super King), Rahul (AK Sports, Udupi), Sathyaswaroop (United Ullala), Ibrahim Athrady (Maestro Titan), Kashinath (Classic Bantwala), Nasrulla (Ali Warriors).

Mr. Harsha Bhat, Samarsh and Appanna were the three players sold out from C category  for the maximum fixed prize of Rs.10000.  Remaining players were sold out for base prize from this category.

As per the provision given the team owners have nominated the following players as icon players prior to the auction process: Adithya Somanna (coastaldigest.com), Nischith Rao (United Ullala), Bharath Duri (Bedra), Akshaya Ballal (Mangalore United) Nehal Ullal (T4), Rahul Kotian (Vice), Rithesh  Bhatkal (Ali Warriers), K C Cariappa (AK Sports), Nithin Mulki (Gladiators) Nehal D’Souza (Maestro Titan), Manoj M (Elegant), Arif Mukka (Classic).

Manohar Amin, Mangaluru zonal convener of Karnataka State Cricket Association inaugurated the auction process. Mr. Yashpal Suvarna, Tushar, Deepthi, Ali Ashpak Tara, Kushal Kumar, Chirag, Mubin, U T Ifthikar, Marshal Noronha were present as chief guests.

MPL chairman Sirajuddin welcomed the gathering. Convener Imthiaz conducted the auction process. Safthar Shirva, Balakrishna Parkala and Shashidar Kodikal were the judges. Shivnarayan Aithal compered the programme.

The 12 teams have been divided into two pools:

A Pool: Bedra Bulls, Karkala Gladiators, Team Elegant, Ali Warriors, Wise Warriors, coastaldigest.com

B Pool: Maestro titans, AK Sports, T4  Super Kings, United Ullal, Bantwal Classic, Manglore United.

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Ahamed
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Monday, 19 Feb 2018

Mera bai ALLAH KA RAASTE ME KARCH KARRO SAWAB MELEGA duniyakeleyee naam ke liyee kithna karch karro lakin AHKIRIAT ME KAL JAWAB DENA PADEGA ...thoda socho bai..

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Sunday, 18 Feb 2018

Hopefully Team Coastal Digest will become champion Once again in MPL....In sha allah..

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June 3,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 3: Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Tuesday intensified preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in a bid to make air-travel contactless.

The airport has introduced contact-less self-check-in kiosks, non-intrusive thermal cameras, self bag drop facility and other features.

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) had earlier said that it will ensure that the taxis are sanitised and the drivers are screened before every trip to eliminate all chances of infection.

"Drivers have been instructed to maintain a safe distance. They will be encouraged to use hand sanitiser and face masks to make the car a safe space. Able-bodied passengers are advised to load their luggage into the car without the driver's assistance. For elderly citizens and passengers with reduced mobility, drivers will assist while following hygiene measures," BIAL statement had said.

The masks have been made mandatory for both drivers as well as passengers.

Karnataka on Monday reported 187 new cases of coronavirus, with which the State's total COVID-19 count has surged to 3,408.

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August 9,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 9: A youth was killed and three others injured as a pillar of an old temple on the outskirts of Bengaluru fell on them as they and five others dug under it in search of treasure, police said on Saturday.

"One treasure hunter got crushed under a pillar, three suffered injuries and have been hospitalised while five are on the run," a police official said.

The incident occurred at a centuries-old Anjaneya temple in Hindiganala village near Hoskote, around 50 km away from the city, on Thursday night.

Suresh, 23, got crushed to death while Manjunath, 23, Srinivas, 22, and Sebastian Raja Rathna, 22, were injured.

Following the unexpected accident, the injured treasure hunters called a 108 ambulance, leading to the entire incident coming to light.

The ambulance staff helped the youth stuck under the temple pillars and took them to hospital.

Police have registered a case under various sections of the Ancient Monuments Act, the Karnataka Treasure Trove Act, and the Indian Penal Code.

According to the official, local youth the village as well as a nearby village were involved in the hunt.

Police are on the lookout for the five treasure hunters on the run.

However, the police official said that it was an old ruined temple and there was nothing there.

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August 1,2020

Mandya, Aug 1: In a terrific incident, a college student has stabbed his own mother to death in Karnataka’s Mandya town over a trivial issue. The police have managed to nab the accused. 

According to police, the boy was irked by his mother rebuking him for staying out with his friends late in the night.

On Wednesday (July 29), she scolded him for not listening to her advice, following which he stabbed her to death, the official said. 

The student was arrested on July 30. He reportedly confessed to the crime. 

A police officer said that the woman was upset over her son frequently spending time with his friends till late in the night.

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