Gang of 6 from Bengaluru arrested for highway robbery in Uppinangady

August 7, 2016

waylay Mangaluru, Aug 7: A gang of six from Peenya in Bengaluru have been arrested by Dakshina Kannada police in a case of highway robbery reported at Panjala in Uppinangady on Saturday.

The arrested are identified as Dinesh Kumar, 24, Pradeep, 22, Nagaraj, 26, Sanjeev Kumar, 22, Gautham, 19 and Shivaram, 27, the driver of a SUV. The gang had waylaid the bike and robbed money from a businessman on Saturday.

Police sources said the incident occurred at around 9.45pm when when Abdul Kareem, a resident of Uppinangady, was returning home after closing down his bakery. The gang waylaid his bike and robbed him of Rs 20,000 and documents.

Kareem immediately informed Uppinangady police station. Soon after receiving the complaint from Kareem, the police sent alert message to the outpost unit.

The police team succeeded in arresting the accused in 15 minutes, sources said adding that the gang has several cases against them in Tavarekere, Ramnagar and Baiyappanahalli in Bengaluru.

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Good job by cops. Timely action resulted in catching culprit within minutes. Great.

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Mangaluru | Woman corporator, health dept staff test positive for covid-19

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July 8,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 8: A corporator and a staff in Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) have tested positive for the coronavirus.

The woman corporator, who was under home quarantine for past few days ago, received her covid test report today.

A staff of health department who works in MCC also tested positive for the covid-19.

The woman corporator had recently attended a primary health centre meeting. A person who had attended the meeting was later tested positive. Hence the corporator was placed under home quarantine.

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KKMA Dream House project: Two more houses handed over in Puttur taluk ahead of Eid

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July 30,2020

Mangaluru, July 30: Under the KKMA Dream House (Home for Homeless) project, the Karnataka Branch of Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association built two new houses at Nelyadi in Puttur taluk (house # 12 & 13) and handed over the keys on 29th July 2020 to the two widows as an Eid al-Adha gift for them.

Mr. S.M. Basha, president of Sea Food Buyers Association, Mangaluru, Mr. Sajid A.K, president of Highland Islamic Forum (HIF), Mangaluru, Mr. S.M. Farooq, president of KKMA Karnataka State Committee and Mr. Abubakker Thumbay, Vice President of Karnataka Branch Religious Affairs graced the occasion as Chief Guests.

Mr. S.M. Basha along with other dignitaries handed over the House # 12 key to a widow with three daughters at Bail house in Nelyadi and Mr. Sajid A.K. handed over the House # 13 key to another widow with two children at Alampadi in Nelyadi.

Ustaad Haneef Saqafi, Qateeb Badriya Juma Masjid Nelyadi, Advocate Ismail, Ex-President and present committee member, Abdul Qader, Secretary of Jamaat, Taj Umar, Treasurer of Jamath, City Abbu, Ex-President of Jamath were present. Ustaad Haneef Saqafi did the dua prayers. Mr. Abdul Rehman, Contractor of the two houses was also present.

Kuwait Kerala Muslim Association being a leading Social Service Organization is an Extrordinary organization of ordinary people has successfully implemented several social development projects in Kerala and Karnataka states. KKMA Karnataka branch has previously handed over 11 houses for homeless at different places in Dakshina Kannada District.

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Police issue warning amidst lockdown in Mangaluru; impact in Udupi too

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March 23,2020

Mangaluru/Udupi, Mar 23: The coastal district of Dakshina Kannada including the city of Mangaluru today refused to return to normalcy from yesterday’s Janata Curfew, as the government imposed lockdown in the district till the month end to contain the Covid-19 caused by the deadly novel coronavirus.

The lockdown coupled with the prohibitory orders under Section 144 has forced all the commercial establishments barring few to remain closed in the district.

The police started issuing stern warning to the people through loudspeakers against venturing out of their homes unnecessarily. People are allowed to move only in case of any emergency or basic needs.

The police warning came after a few people started ignoring the lockdown and ban orders. A few private buses also were seen plying on the roads in the morning.

Under the proibitory orders, the district administration banned from venturing out of their homes except in case of emergency or extreme necessity. All public programmes including religious ceremonies, cultural programmes also are banned. All shops, commercial establishments, workshops and godowns with other unessential goods are supposed to remain closed. Bus service, both government and private, are to suspended. Mass prayers and religious ceremonies are not allowed in temples, mosques and churches. Beaches and other tourist spots are closed.

Udupi

The lockdown in 9 districts of Karnataka has forced many private buses in Udupi to stay off the roads for second day on Monday. Some buses plying between Udupi to Kundapur have resumed service a day after Janata Curfew, with very minimum occupancy.

Due to lockdown in Dakshina Kannada, all services operating from Mangaluru to Udupi, Manipal, and Kundapur have been suspended till the month end. Buses on Karkala-Udupi route have also stopped their operations.