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Udupi limps back to normalcy; eight cases registered; Annamalai returns to Chikkamagaluru

coastaldigest.com web desk
September 12, 2018

Udupi, Sept 12: The temple town which had witnessed clashes between Congress and BJP workers during Bharat Bandh on September 10, has now returned to normalcy.

The police have registered a total of eight cases in connection with the clashes during the bandh. Three cases were booked by the police, one case had been filed by a shopkeeper and another case had been registered by a woman. The rest were cases and counter cases by political party workers.

After the clashes, the Additional Director-General of Police (Law and Order) had directed Chikkamagaluru Superintendent of Police K Annamalai to rush to Udupi to assist the local police as the Inspector-General of Police (Western Range) was on leave.

Mr. Annamalai, who had earlier served as Superintendent of Police of Udupi district, arrived here on Monday evening. He met the injured persons at the District Government Hospital here and interacted with the local police officers. He left here for Chikkamagaluru on Tuesday.

Sources said that the police were studying video footages of the clashes that had taken place. Based on these footages, further action might be taken, if necessary.

Meanwhile, Udupi SP Laxman Nimbargi has justified baton charge during clashes, saying it was inevitable to bring to situation under control.

Comments

Ramprasad
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

Democracy is keep lies and promises and making common people fools

Mohan
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

When party workers getting wisdom and idea about real picture then they stop quarrelling for party and leaders. 

Ibrahim
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

Whatever.. poor party worker always suffer. Leaders are in good terms on "behind the screen"

Naresh
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

BJP's victory is history. BJP alone contested and won. BJP didnt go for any horse trading or ugly coalition

Kumar
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

BJP shown their failure frustration. That led to clash

Danish
 - 
Wednesday, 12 Sep 2018

I am not cong supporter, but still i can tell cong people are less trouble makers. Its proven in Many cases. BJP always looking forward to make unwanted issues and communal statements

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IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

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July 27,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 27: Former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday took strong exception to the BJP's celebration over completing one year in office and alleged that people are suffering due to anti-people policies of the state government.

In a tweet on Monday, he said that since the last six months pension due to physically challenged, old age and Widow pensions were not paid. He urged the Government Issue emerge order to release pension amounts immediately. It was shameful on the part of the Government to keep the pension amount being kept pending.

This government has no eyes and ears and claiming only challenging years and transparent government, what examples required for them, he questioned.

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June 8,2020

Bengaluru, Jun 8: More than two months after the nationwide lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus, people offered prayers at Bengaluru's Saint Mary's Church and Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple as the government has allowed reopening of religious places from today.

Fewer devotees here visited Saint Mary's Church in Shivaji Nagar and were seen maintaining social distancing inside the church premises.

Meanwhile, people queued outside Shree Dodda Ganapathi Temple at Basavanagudi to offer prayers in the wee hours of Monday.

Floor markings have been made here to maintain social distancing.

Social distancing norms are also being followed in Hubli's Nagashetty Koppa where only a few devotees thronged the temple on Monday morning.

In Kalaburagi's Sharana Basaveshwara Temple the visiting hours for devotees have been fixed from 7 am to 10 am and three hours in the evening from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Thermal screening is being conducted here and a disinfectant tunnel has also been installed at the entry point.

Floor markings have also been made here to ensure social distancing while barricades have also been installed on the temple premises.

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