Mangaluru expat killed in worksite explosion in Qatar

coastaldigest.com web desk
July 24, 2019

Mangaluru, Jul 24: In a tragic incident, an Indian expatriate worker from coastal Karnataka has lost his life in a worksite mishap in a Middle Eastern country.

The victim is Sandesh Puriya, 35, who was working as an Operation and Maintenance Service Foreman at TAKYEEF Electromechanical W.L.L, Qatar.

It is learnt that he died on the spot following an explosion at an AC chilling unit when he was on duty on Tuesday, July 23. His body is expected to be repatriated tomorrow after the completion of the paper works.

A resident of Kulai on the outskirts of Mangaluru, he had flown to Gulf in 2012. He had entered wedlock just two years ago. He is survived by his wife, parents and two brothers.

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Raguvaran
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

I am Sandesh's colleague in Takyeef.. We never expect such kind of incident to my close friend sandesh.we really miss him now. His soul rest in peace..

Charan
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

Really shocked to hear the news of sandesh demise, he was true a kind hearted person i ever had seen, deeply sad.

giridhar
 - 
Wednesday, 24 Jul 2019

I was deeply saddened by the news of sandesh passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

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"Everyone talks about equality. Those who desired inequality in the past are now seeking equality. The time is ripe to bring Uniform Civil Code," he said.

The Minister said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been a part of the party's agenda since the time when BJP was formed in 1980.

"We spoke about article 370, we have done it, on Ayodhya issue, the Supreme Court has given its verdict. As the time comes we will do it," he said.

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Bengaluru, Mar 24: The usually busy and bustling city of Bengaluru wore a deserted look on Tuesday as Karnataka went into total lockdown, with the exception being the emergency services, to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday had announced a complete lockdown in the state till April 1.
"In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the entire state will be locked down from 12 am of March 23 to April 1. People are requested to strictly follow it to contain the coronavirus spread," Yediyurappa said.
Earlier, the Karnataka government had ordered the suspending of all public and private transport services.
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of positive cases of COVID-19 in India have risen to 491.

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July 8,2020

Manjeshwar, Jul 8: Manjeshwar police arrested a man with 10 Kg of Ganja while fleeing away from a checkpoint at Battippadavu last night.

The police said on Wednesday that since the vehicle did not stop they had to chase it and after going some distance the driver lost control over the steering and it met with an accident.

The police immediately arrested the accused and the ganja was found concealed in a gunny bag.

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