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Three Mangaloreans killed in car accident near Madina

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August 21, 2010

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Muhaaz Moideen, Afroza and Mariyam Nahiza ( From left to right )

Madina, August 22: Three people of two Mangalorean families including two children died on spot when the car, in which they were travelling, met with an accident, at An-Naqiya, a town situated nearly 100 kms away from here on Sunday evening August 21.

Six others have been injured, three of them critically, in the accident that took place at around 4:00pm, family sources said. According to sources, the car overturned due to the drowsiness of driver.

The deceased have been identified as BC Road-based Abdul Latheef (45), and Krishnapura based siblings Mariyam Nahiza (10) and Muhaaz Moideen (5).

Nine people comprising of driver Nazeer, hailing from BC Road, owner of the car Abdul Latheef, his wife Raihana Mumthaz, Moideen alias Unnha (45), hailing from Krishnapura, his wife Noor Jahan (35), their four children Mariyam Nahiza, Muhaaz Moideen, Rida Fathima and Aisha Firoz were returning from Madina to Dammam after performing Umrah together.

Abdurrahman Ahmed Jokatte, a relative of the victims told Costaldigest.com that the bodies of the victims have been kept in Meeqath hospital in Madina and injured have been admitted to King Fahad Hospital in the same city for treatment.

He said that the parents of the deceased children and the driver of the car sustained critical injuries in the crash, but, latest report stated that their condition is out of danger.

The two children, Afroza and Rida, who sustained severe head injuries, have been responding well to the treatment while the condition of their mother Noor Jahan continues to be critical, according to family sources.

Several Mangaloreans from Madina and surrounding areas rushed to the hospital immediately after they heard the news.
Meanwhile, efforts are under way to secure the possession of the bodies for last rites and according to sources, the paper work is in the final stage. The burial is likely to take place in Madina once the necessary procedures are completed.

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February 14,2020

Mangaluru, Feb 14: In a unique initiative, students of a government school in Dakshina Kannada have made a food stop in the campus to provide water and food to birds and squirrels.

The students have hung coconut shells on trees in the school premises with food and water in it for birds and squirrels.

Speaking about the same, the Principal of the school said: "Students are taking a lot of interest in the activity. Various types of birds visit the school campus, making the ambience very nice."

He added that he wants children to become socially and environmentally conscious. "The one area where children need to be given exposure is the protection of the environment, the upkeep of the campus and the greenery in and around their homes as well as in their schools."

Commenting on the recent initiative of the school's eco-club, he said, "Using this small idea, we can have a great beginning towards taking up bigger initiatives to take care of the environment."

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa, on completion of one year of his government, today said coronavirus hampered his development plans for the state.

He said the state will not see a lockdown again "at any cost".

"Due to coronavirus we couldn't meet people's expectations but now we'll not have lockdown in Karnataka at any cost. In future we're going to fulfill whatever I announced in Budget. If necessary we'll take loans and complete all development work," said Yediyurappa.

"Covid has hampered development plans of Karnataka, lot more needs to be done, i'm committed to providing an able, stable government," he said.

Arrangements were made for virtual celebrations to mark the one-year anniversary of Yediyurappa government at Banquet Hall in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Social distancing was maintained at the event.

A record 5,199 new COVID-19 cases and 82 deaths were reported from Karnataka on Sunday, the state's health department said.

With this, the total number of coronavirus cases in the state stands at 96,141, including 58,417 active cases and 35,838 recoveries.

So far, 1,878 deaths have been reported from Karnataka. Karnataka is the only state to have over 50,000 active cases with overall tally below 1 lakh.

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July 16,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 16: Streets in Mangaluru wore a deserted look as the city woke up to the first morning of the seven-day lockdown on Thursday.

The lockdown is being observed after the state government announced it as a necessary step to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The week-long total shutdown came into effect in the Karnataka's Dakshina Kannada district from 8 pm on July 15 till 5 am on July 22.

The state government allowed relaxation between 8am to 11 am for purchasing of essential commodities. A slight rush was observed during the hours of the relaxation.

Karnataka has so far reported 47,253 positive COVID-19 cases, including 27,859 active cases and 18,466 recoveries.

So far, 928 people have lost their lives due to the infectious virus in the state.

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