Mangaluru: 3 on drug peddling charge; cocaine, mobiles, car worth Rs 10 lakh seized

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October 14, 2019

Mangaluru, Oct 14: By arresting three youths, the police have busted an alleged drug peddling racket in Mangaluru today.

The arrested have been identified as Fasim Noushid (25), Mohammed Zaid (26), residents of Falnir in the city, and Afzal Hussain (28), from Kunjathur in Kasaragod district of Kerala.

City crime branch (CCB) and the cops from the Cyber Crime, Economic Offence and Narcotics (CEN) Station in a joint drive arrested three persons while they were attempting to sell cocaine in the city.

The cops have also seized 30 grams of cocaine valued at Rs 2.4 lakh, mobile phones and a Maruti Swift car. The total value of seizure is estimated at Rs 10 lakh.

City police commissioner PS Harsha said a drive was conducted based on a tip off. "We received a tip off that a gang has been making attempts to sell cocaine to earn money illegally. Following this, a team of officers from the CCB and CEN laid a trap and succeeded in nabbing three,” he said.

A case has been registered at the CEN. More accused are involved in the racket, the commissioner said adding that the investigation is on to trace all other accused behind it.

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May 20,2020

New Delhi, May 20: In further relaxation of lockdown rules, domestic flights will begin operations from May 25 in a calibrated manner. Currently, only cargo and evacuation flight services are allowed.

The nationwide lockdown to halt the spread of coronavirus is in place till May 31. However, certain relaxations have been allowed.

All airports and air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from next week, tweeted civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

The standard operating procedures for passenger movement will be separately issued by the ministry, said the minister.

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May 18,2020

Mangaluru, May 18: The coastal city of Mangaluru and other parts of twin districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi are receiving heavy rain coupled with lightning and thunder.

The rain, which started in the wee hours, continued to lash for hours. It brought much relief from the sweltering heat.

Waterlogged roads in different parts of Mangaluru cause inconvenience to motorists. The clouds were so dark that the drivers were forced to switch on the headlights while driving vehicles in the morning.

The IMD has predicted heavy rain in the coastal Karnataka for next two days.

Lighting claims a life

Meanwhile, a youth died after lightning struck him at Paduyenagudde in Katpadi of Udupi district on Sunday late night. The deceased was identified as Bharat. Though he was rushed to the hospital, he failed to respond to the treatment.

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March 10,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 10: Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to the Kempegowda International Airport and checked all measures taken by authorities and doctors to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Till date, 45 people have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus infection across India.

A resident of Bengaluru was tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.

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