Bantwal: BJP’s Rajesh Nayak, SDPI’s Riyaz file nomination papers

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April 20, 2018

Bantwal, Apr 20: A day after Bantwal’s sitting MLA B Ramanath Rai filed nomination papers, BJP candidate Rajesh Naik Ulippadi and SDPI candidate Mohammed Riyaz Farangipete on Friday filed their papers for May 12 assembly polls. 

Dakshina Kannada MP Nalin Kumar Kateel, MLC Kota Srinivas Poojary, former MLC Monappa Bhandary, former MLA Padmanabha Kottari and Davadas Shetty were present when Naik, handed over his nomination papers to the returning officer at the Mini Vdhana Saudha. 

Prior to this Naik offered special prayers at Polali Sri Rajarajeshwari temple and held a paadayaatra for 15 kms till BC Road. Thousands of people took part in the procession. 

SDPI declares war against Cong, BJP

On the other hand, SDPI candidate Riyaz took out a march from party’s office at Kaikamba along with hundreds of supporters after juma prayers.

Speaking to media persons after handing over nomination papers to retuning officer Ravi Basari at Mini Vidhana Saudha, Riyaz said that he is ready to take on BJP’s hardline Hindutva and Congress’ soft Hindutva. 

“This time SDPI has garnered support from all sections of the people. This is a hint at the end of the 70 years of exploitation. People have decided to send SDPI candidate to the Assembly from Bantwal,” he said.

SDPI district president Athaullah Jokatte, state secretary Alfonso Fanco, SDTU state president Jaleel K, Shaul SH, PD Antony and Anand Mittabai were present.

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June 10,2020

Puttur, June 10: Passengers of a KSRTC bus had a miraculous escape while driver and conductor suffered minor injuries after it fell on a house below 25ft.

Police said that except for some minor injuries to the driver and conductor none of the 21 passengers were hurt.

The bus was bound for Ishwaramangala from Puttur when the mishap took place as the driver lost control over the steering.

The roof and walls of the house on which the bus fell was partially damaged.

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April 29,2020

Newsroom, Apr 29: Abdul Rahman Al Sudais, the imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah has hinted that Muslims will be allowed to perform prayers again at the holiest mosque after a few days. 

Al Sudais, who is also the president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, predicted this while answering a question from a reporter about the possibility of having worshippers gather again at the mosque.

He said that soon people will be allowed to return to the mosque for prayers and for circumambulation around the holy Kaaba.

The authorities care about people more than anything else, he said. "All Muslims should pray to Allah to help us through this pandemic. People must be careful and take necessary precautions to protect themselves and others," he added.

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July 3,2020

Brahmavar, Jul 3: Two friends drowned accidentally in a rivulet while catching fish near Barkur in Brahmavar taluk of Udupi district today.  

The deceased have been identified as Karthik (20), a final year B.Com student, and Harsha (26), who was working as a recovery agent for a local finance company. Both were local residents. 

The incident took place around 8 a.m. when they were trying to catch fish. Even though a few locals were there on the spot they could not save the duo as the water level has increased in the rivulet due to rains. After an hour the bodies were fished out. 

A case was registered at Brahmavar police station and investigations are on.

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