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Mangaluru: Tension in Bengre as BJP workers returning from Amit Shah event clash with locals

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February 21, 2018

Mangaluru, Feb 21: A mild tension prevailed in Bengre peninsula in Mangaluru as a group of BJP workers, who were returning after attending a fishermen’s convention organized by BJP in Udupi’s Malpe, clashed with local Muslim residents and allegedly pelted stones at some houses last night. BJP national president Amit Shah who was chief guest at the fishermen’s convention.

According to a report by local Kannada news portal, the BJP workers who were returning in buses thrashed two Muslim boys and pelted stones at houses belonging to Muslims at Kasba Bengre on Tuesday night. The report identified the injured boys as Ameen (16) and Safwan (16).

However, local police said that four people - identified as Rahul, Lokesh, Vipin and Aamir - suffered injuries in a clash between the BJP workers and local Muslim youths at Bengre. The injured were treated at a hospital.

It is learnt that five buses were arranged from Bengre to transport BJP workers to Amit Shah’s event in Malpe. The BJP workers were reportedly shouting provocative and anti-Muslim slogans when their bus reached Bengre. This led to a clash between local Muslim youth and the BJP workers, many of whom were reportedly drunk.

Police arrived on the spot and resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the mob. Panambur police have registered the case and are investigating.

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ahmed
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Thursday, 22 Feb 2018

Mr GUNDA Amith Sha advice to gundagiri....

Wellwisher
 - 
Wednesday, 21 Feb 2018

So result of amit shah Mangalore visit is cleared to all. So peace lovers right time to decide which party to be form state govt. 

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January 28,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 28: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday warned the officials that strict action will be taken against the officials, who demand bribe from beneficiaries in various schemes.

Speaking after distributing the regularising letters to around 1000 people belonging to the Backward class in government lands, Mr Yediyurappa said the government was itself coming to the doorsteps of people.

“Officials will visit door to door to distribute the regularization letters and if any officials demand bribe bring to the notice of the government which will take action against such persons,” he said.

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Fairman
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Tuesday, 28 Jan 2020

Shaitan is reading bible

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April 6,2020
Mangaluru, Apr 6: Agricultural produce vendors have decided to hold an indefinite strike from Monday here in city's Central Market.
 
This move comes in response to district administration’s order asking them to shift to the APMC yard at Baikampady and not heeding to their appeal to allow them to operate from the Market and other areas in the city.
 
The district administration has decided to shift the vendors in order to prevent crowding in the market and maintain social distancing norms.

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January 10,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 10: Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday launched 'Sapthapadi', a mass marriage program in Bengaluru.

The state authorities will provide a mangalsutra worth Rs 40,000 and Rs 5,000 to the groom. They will also give Rs 10,000 to the bride after marriage.

The state government has also informed that the department has shortlisted some temples where the mass marriages will be held.

Yediyurappa also confirmed that the government will help communities like Muslim and Christians also to organise mass marriage as per their respective rituals.

According to the state government guidelines, issued last year in November, both parents of the couple should attend the ceremony if the duo wants to avail benefits of this offer but those who want to marry without their parent's permission do not stand a chance here.

Also, those wanting a love marriage will not be able to reap the benefits of the scheme. The plan is to conduct about 1,000 marriages in 90-100 temples.

The couples wanting to tie the knot are expected to register themselves 30 days before the scheduled date in the temple. Following which a list will be prepared.

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