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Mangaluru: Husband, wife die as truck knocks down scooter at Nanthoor

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June 12, 2018

Mangaluru, Jun 12: A married couple was killed after a reckless trucked rammed into a scooter at Nanthoor junction in the city today.

The deceased have been identified as Muhammad Sameer Kaup (30), who was riding the scooter and his wife Amreen (26), who was riding pillion.

According to sources, the cement-laden Eicher truck hit the scooter from behind a few meters away from Nanthoor Circle.

The impact was such that the husband and wife were thrown onto the road. Within seconds they were run over by the truck.

Both were rushed to a private hospital. The woman breathed her last even before reaching the hospital while her husband died in the hospital.

Police have registered a case and investigations are on. Negligence on part of truck driver is said to be main reason for the accident.

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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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July 16,2020

Byndoor, Jul 16: Byndoor Police Station in Kundapur taluk of Udupi District, has been sealed for the second time in a month, after three personnel including an ASI were tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

All the three including a lady Home Guard have been admitted to the designated Covid Hospital.

Last month the Station was sealed after staff had tested positive.

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