Mangaluru: 2 killed in police firing; curfew imposed; holiday declared for schools, colleges

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December 19, 2019

Mangaluru, Dec 19: At least two persons were killed in police firing in the coastal city of Mangaluru on Thursday during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests.

According to sources, the cops opened fire on protesters in Bundar area of Mangaluru. Both the victims are said to be local residents.

Meanwhile, curfew was imposed under the limits of North, South, East, Barke and Urwa Police Station in Mangaluru.

Former Mangaluru Mayor K Ashraf, suffered injuries while trying to control the agitators. He has been admitted to a private hospital. He is out of danger.

In the wake of violence, holiday has been declared to all schools and colleges coming under Mangaluru City Corporation on Friday, December 20.

Mangaluru city police Commissioner PS Harsha claimed that 20 police personnel are injured.

Deputy Commissioner Sindhu B. Rupeh said there had been clashes between stone-throwing crowds and police in Mangaluru since Thursday afternoon, despite restrictions imposed on public gatherings.

Also Read: Mangaluru: Cops resort to baton charge as anti-CAA agitators defy ban orders

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Such a small crowd and Police shot and killed 2 people.. Police need to learn Bombay to let the people express their views hold peaceful protest.

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KSCA asks administrative staff to work from home amid corona scare

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March 18,2020

Karnataka, Mar 18: Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has asked its administrative staff to work from home until further order amid coronavirus outbreak.

KSCA has taken various measures to mitigate the risk of spreading coronavirus. The association had already closed down all section of the sports centre and also given off to all the sports centre staff from March 14.

"Ksca had already closed down all section of the sports centre and also given off to all the sports centre staff w.e.f 14th March 2020. Further to that, now it is decided that most of the KSCA administrative staff will be working from home until further orders," KSCA Treasurer and official spokesperson Vinay Mruthyunjaya said in a statement.

"All the KSCA employees have been advised strictly to be at home and should not travel and be available on phones and mails. However skeleton staff will be deputed at KSCA to make sure ongoing works like grounds maintenance, regular maintenance etc., is not affected," he added.

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KCCI appeals to exclude Dakshina Kannada from list of corona hotspot areas

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April 12,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 12: Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appealed to the Additional Chief Secretary to Karnataka government Jawaid Akhtar to exclude Dakshina Kannada district from hotspot/ red zone area pertaining to coronavirus, saying that the district has not reported any new case since last five days.

KCCI president Isaac Vas said DK district has not reported any new case of COVID-19 in the last five days. Of the 12 cases reported in the district, six are from Kasargod and one from Bhatkal.

None of the patients suffering from coronavirus are in ICU or put on ventilator, he said in a statement.

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