Communal vigilantism: Saffron activists thrash college boys and girls in front of cops at Pilikula

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January 2, 2018

Mangaluru, Jan 2: In a fresh case of communal vigilantism, a group of trouble mongers, suspected to be activists of a saffron outfit, on Tuesday pounced on two male and two female students of a pre-university college hurling abuses at them just because they were together in a tourist spot on the outskirts of the coastal city despite belonging to different faiths.

The incident took place at Manasa Amusement & Water Park in Pilikula, one of the prominent tourist destinations in the region.

It is said that a group of students from Pompei PU College in Aikala had been to the Park in the morning. They belonged to three different religions. All of a sudden they were rounded up by the miscreants who started thrashing them. The miscreants repeatedly touched the girls inappropriately and abused them.

Even though the local police rushed to the spot after sometime, the miscreants did not stop their goondaism. A video, which went viral on social media, shows a suspected saffron activist attacking one of the girls in front of police when the two girls were about to board a police car.

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Its muslim boys and christain girls, enjoying in park.

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Mother of Kerala woman who allegedly joined IS seeks Centre's help to get her back

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March 18,2020

Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 18: Bindhu Sampath, the mother of Nimisha alias Fathima who travelled from Kerala to Afghanistan to join the Islamic State (IS), has sought the Central government's help to bring her daughter back to India.

"I saw a video of my daughter in which she was requesting her return to India. She has realised that India is her country, not Afghanistan. She is scared that she'll be put in jail over there. Responding to my mail, the Afghanistan government has said that the procedure will take time," said Bindhu Sampath.

"I believe in Indian laws. Let her be questioned and realise what is good or bad. I am waiting for the Central government's confirmation on the matter," added Sampath.

Around four years back, a team of 21 members which consisted of couples and children went to Syria from Kerala to join ISIS and lead an Islamic life. After they left, police registered a case against them, which has been handled by the National Investigation Agency.

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Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation resumes booking of tickets

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May 19,2020

Bengaluru, May 19: Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has begun booking of tickets from May 18. Ticket counters have been opened after implementation of new guidelines for the fourth phase of COVID-19 nationwide lockdown.

People seeking to travel can book the tickets through KSRTC booking counters, authorised franchises booking counters and online, mobile booking, according to a release.

The advanced booking has started for Bengaluru-Shivamogga, Bengaluru-Mysuru, Bengaluru-Mangaluru routes, among others.

Bookings can be made upto 30 days in advance, as per the release.

Amid COVID-19, Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation has restricted the operation services of the bus between 7 AM to 7 PM, said the release.

Passengers are permitted to travel with social distancing measures while the transport corporation will follow the standard operating procedure issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

The MHA had issued updated guidelines after the implementation of the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown on May 17th.

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Vidya Dinker, Naveenchandra to participate in national level consultation on Urban Governance

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January 21,2020

Mangalore, Jan 21: Former city councillor and social activists Naveenchandra and social activist Vidya Dinker have been invited to participate in two-day National Level Consultation on Urban Governance which will take place on January 22 and 23 at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.

Urban governance stakeholders of 20 states and one union territory will be participating in this national level consultative seminar. The participants will include elected representatives, NGO representatives and urban planning experts. The seminar is being organised by Mumbai based Prajna Foundation, which has undertaken an in-depth study of the governance of the 20 states and one union territories.

Having served several terms as a corporator of Mangaluru City Corporation, Naveenchandra is knowledgeable in matters relating to urban governance. He is very popular in his constituency. Vidya Dinker is a well known city based social activist. She is the Coordinator, Citizens Forum for Mangalore Development.

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Vidya Dinker I can understand but Naveen i don't know on what qualifications and credentials he has been selected and to say he is Popular in his constituency is a Misnormer . Just visit kambla ward once and speak to people and you can understand it better !!!