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IAF helicopter deputed for Mysuru Dasara air show makes emergency landing

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October 2, 2019

Srirangapatna, Oct 2: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter deputed for an air show as part of the Mysuru Dasara celebrations made an emergency landing near Srirangapatna on Wednesday after the chopper developed a technical snag.

The IAF said that the helicopter made the emergency landing as per standard operating procedures.
No loss of life and property was reported in the incident.

"The crew of Mi-17 helicopter deputed for the Mysuru Dasara noticed a technical snag. As per standard operating procedures, they have done a precautionary landing. The rectification party will come and repair the snag," the force said in a statement.

Mysuru Dasara, Karnataka's official festival, was inaugurated on September 29 and will go on till October 8.

For the 10-day festival, the famous Mysuru Palace has been lit up with 100,000 light bulbs, making for a stunning sight. Several programmes such as a vintage car rally and an air show among others are being organised

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Wednesday, 2 Oct 2019

The wasted 900 crores on satellite must have used to strengthen our Land, Air & Naval forces. But how can we expect a brilliancy from brainless people. Mangana kaiyalli maanikya.

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March 24,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 24: Amidst uncertainty and fear in the wake of coronavirus outbreak, the prices of vegetables and fruits have shot up in the coastal city of Mangaluru.

Fearing complete closure of shops, people arrived at the market to purchase vegetables in large numbers today morning.

Encashing the situation, the traders too increased the prices of vegetables and fruits.

Tomatoes that were sold for Rs 15 to 20 per kg in the last few days were sold at Rs 40 to 60 per kg. 

Long yard beans were sold at Rs 50 per kg while okra fetched Rs 60 per kg in the market. Onions were sold at Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kg.

Owing to rumours, the price of chicken was reduced to Rs 50 per kg. On Monday, it had increased to Rs 70 to Rs 80 per kg.

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January 8,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 8: In an operation, forest officials of Puttur has arrested two persons as many elephant tusks at Puduvettu in Belathangadi taluk of Dakshina Kannada.

Forest officials said on Wednesday the accused nabbed last night were identified as PK Dinesh from Madikeri and V Kumar from Hassan district.

Both were caught while trying to sell tusks the value of which was estimated to be lakhs.

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January 14,2020

Mangaluru, Jan 14: Ace Yakshagana guru Kadri Ramachandra Bhat Yelluru will be awarded the ‘Kundeshwara Samman’ award by Shri Kundeshwara Kshetra, Hirgana, Karkala taluk.

The award will be presented to him in a ceremony on January 21.

“A Yakshagana, ‘Bhargava Vijaya’, with Yakshadhruva Patla Sateesh Shetty will be held on the same day. A Tulu drama, ‘Panoditthundu’, will be staged by Sindhura team. The annual temple festival will be held on January 22,” a press release issued by Cultural Programme Convenor Jitendra Kundeshwara said here on Tuesday.

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