Udupi: Rahul Gandhi breaks protocol to mingle with govt school children at Tenka Yermal

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March 20, 2018

Udupi, Mar 20: All India Congress Committee (AICC) president Rahul Gandhi, whose two day coastal Karnataka tour began on Tuesday, happily mingled with the students of a government school at Tenka Yermal village in Udupi district.

He arrived at Mangaluru International Airport, from where he took a chopper and arrived at the temporary helipad constructed on the ground of the Government Junior College at Tenka Yermal village.

The beloved son of Sonia Gandhi landed at the helipad at the grounds of Government Model High School at Tenka Yermal village.

He broke the security cordon and entered the school and shook hands with some students. They were excited to see Gandhi amidst them.

The security personnel, who were caught unawares, then closed the gates of the school. Gandhi then left to address the workers and leaders of Congress Seva Dal at the Rajiv Gandhi Political Institute here.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, KPCC President G Parameshwara, and Congress leaders Mallikarjuna Kharge, M. Veerappa Moily, and D.K. Shivakumar accompanied Gandhi.

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MN Kaup
 - 
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018

Welcome to Udupi. Please contest from Udupi in next Lok Sabha polls. We are fed up with Karandlaje who knows nothing but counting dead bodies of Hindus.

 

Viren Kotian
 - 
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018

Leader of a party which is almost about to be completely eliminated from India breaking protocol and mingling with kids is not an issue. Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, who is facing Pakistanis and their supporters in India also broke protocols many times to mingle with people, especially kids and farmers.

Rishika
 - 
Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018

Love you rahul Gandhiji... You are the best... the best politician of the time. PM chair is waiting for you. Only one more year to go!

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May 12,2020

Manama: Kannada Sangha Bahrain President Mr. Pradeep Shetty and Vice President of Bahrain's prestigious KHK HEROES Foundation Mohammed Mansoor on Monday, May 11, met The Second Secretary (Consular & CW) of the Embassy of India, Bahrain Mr. P. K. Chowdhury in the Indian Embassy. 

The situation, problems and relief of Indians and Kannadigas residing in Bahrain during the COVID 19 Pandemic was discussed in detail. The distribution of food (dry ration) kits, as well as those seeking repatriation, was also discussed in the meeting.

When asked about the repatriation of distressed Kannadigas, the Second Secretary said that though the number of Kannadigas who wish to return home is not much compared to the rest of the states, still Embassy is compiling all the information and will do the needful soon. 

Mr. Shetty and Mr. Mansoor told the Second Secretary that those who are in problem can contact them and they are ready to do their best.

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June 10,2020

Udupli, Jun 10: A promising Kabaddi player and young businessman allegedly committed suicide inside his father’s boat today at Malpe fishing port as he had suffered heavy loss in business due to covid lockdown. 

The deceased has been identified as Bhagyaraj (27), a resident of Pavanjigudde in Badanidiyoor, Bailakere. He was working as writer for two boats owned by his father. He was a well-known Kabaddi player in Udupi district. 

It is said that he had raised a huge loan to build a house and also acquired a fishing boat. However, he suffered heavy losses in business due to lockdown. Fish famine added to his woes. 

Upset by these developments, Bhagyaraj hanged himself inside his boat that was anchored at the port. A case was registered at Malpe police station. Investigations are on.

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May 15,2020

Mangaluru, May 15: Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police on Friday warned those who are opposing quarantine to either go for it or face legal action under Epidemic Diseases Act.

In a release here on Friday, Mr B M Laxmi Prasad said that schools and hostels have been identified for quarantining those who arrive from other states. Those, who return, will be quarantined in the respective Gram Panchayat/local bodies’ jurisdiction. The public should not panic over the quarantine facility.

The quarantine facility has been introduced in the interest of the general public. If anyone opposes or protests against such facility, then legal action will be initiated against them, he warned.

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