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MPL 2016 off to dazzling start as Azhar spreads cricket fever in Mangaluru

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December 17, 2016

Mangaluru, Dec 17: All roads led to Dr B R Ambedkar stadium at Panambur, Mangaluru, on Saturday evening as a grand opening ceremony marked the commencement of the Mangalore Premiere League - 2016.

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Cricket fans of Mangaluru and surrounding areas were in for a visual treat at the spectacular Inauguration of the third edition of the MPL which saw a delightful medley of cricket, entertainment and cultural extravaganza.

It was legendarily cricketer and former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin who formally inaugurated the biggest cricket carnival of coastal Karnataka.

Greeting the crowd in Tulu language, Namaskara Kudla, Mr Azaharuddin revived many memories of the year 1992 when he first showed his skills as a cricketer in this coastal city.

Highlighting the need for a cricket stadium in the coastal city, Azharuddin reminded the crowd about how the game evokes passions in a cricket crazy nation.

Advising all players to play the game in its true spirit, Azharuddin also lauded the efforts put up by the ground staff and the curator to provide a good outfield and a sporting wicket for the encounters to follow.

Praising the sponsors and the organizers behind the league, Azharuddin hoped that MPL will truly claim its place in the list of cricketing events that cricketers and cricket lovers would want to be a part of.

Post the brief inaugural speeches by guests and sponsors and Azharuddin administering the oath to the 12 participating teams, dazzling fireworks lit up the evening sky.

LED lights show, Russian fire stunts and sky lanterns enthralled spectators. This was followed by an exhibition match featuring Azharuddin XI and Roaring Tigers XI led by actor Arjun Kapikad.

Teams vying for the prestigious trophy are Redhawks Kudla, Team Elegant Moodbidri, Kankanady Knight Riders, Karavali Warriors Panambur, Karkala Gladiators, President Sixers Kundapura, Maestro Titans, Spark Eveners Bolar, coastaldigest.com, Surathkal Strikers, United Ullal and Udupi Tigers.

Also Read: Coastalwood XI win MPL exhibition match; Azharuddin wins hearts

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Hafeez Ullal
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Sunday, 18 Dec 2016

I wish all the very best of luck for the tournament success, it will help young talent come out from mangalore get chance to play in national team, thanks CD for this wonderful coverage.

SYED
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Sunday, 18 Dec 2016

may allah protect us from all kind of evil deeds. Who ever took part in this event will be accounted and to be answered on the day of judgement. In'sha allah.

Suleman Hamza
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Saturday, 17 Dec 2016

I am sure these guys are going to do something great....can't imagine. Keep it up guys...
Crazy cricket fans....and sponsors. Great going.....LOL....

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January 6,2020

Hubballi, Jan 6: Elected representatives of the BJP, Congress and JD(S) on Sunday decided to sink their differences and fight unitedly for Karnataka’s rightful share in the Mahadayi and Kalasa-Banduri water dispute with Goa.

The meeting convened by JD(S) MLC Basavaraj Horatti here saw participation of BJP ministers Prahlad Joshi and Jagadish Shettar, Congress and JD(S) lawmakers, among others.

After a 70-minute closed door meeting, MLC Horatti told reporters that they discussed the water dispute in detail and decided to take steps based on inputs from legal and technical experts on the rightful apportioning of water. “Today, we took the first big step towards the overall development of the region, unencumbered by political divisions,” he said.

Though the air was filled with a sense of jubilation as the issue had united seemingly hostile political parties on one side, a few activists expressed disappointment that the meeting failed to set a timeline to resolve the dispute.

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March 11,2020

New Delhi, Mar 11: In the wake of the ongoing political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Wednesday said that Bharatiya Janata Party is using Jyotiraditya Scindia to usurp power in the state and that the former Congress leader has "fallen into the trap."

"#BJP is enacting the strategy the way they did in #Karnataka. It is murder of democracy #JyotiradityaScindia has fallen into the trap. He will realise the himalayan blunder very shortly. BJP after using #Scindia will through (throw) him out. I am confident Shri Kamalnath prove majority," he tweeted.

The Chief Minister's comments came at a time of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh after Scindia and 22 MLAs resigned from the party on Tuesday.

Scindia is likely to join the BJP today.

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June 9,2020

Mangaluru, May 9: An Indian expatriate worker from Karnataka’s coastal district of Dakshina Kannada died of in Dubai after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

The deceased has been identified as Yashwant, 37, hailing from Malali Kajila House in Tenkulipady village, on the outskirts of Mangaluru.

He was working as an air-conditioner mechanic in Dubai for the last two years.

As per sources, he suffered a heart attack. However, the exact cause of this death is yet to be known.

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