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15-member Mangalore-bound team flies out of Libya, to arrive on Sunday

March 5, 2011

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Kaup, March 5: A group of 15 expats from the coastal districts stranded in Libya following the unrest sparked off by the uprising against Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's is expected to reach India on Sunday.

The Indian embassy in Tripoli has been making arrangements for the safe evacuation of people Indians and more than 10 officers of the embassy are currently engaged in rescue operations under the leadership of Swaminathan.

Meanwhile, a batch of 60 Indians, including several from the coastal districts, who had fled Libya have reached a safe place. The team has arrived in Cairo, capital ofEgypt after facing hostage-lke situation in Brega in Libya.

There is no specific information on the number of people from Mangalore, Udupi, Bhatkal and surrounding areas who are currently trapped in the trouble-torn country, but according to sources several batches have already left the country fearing threats to their lives.

A member of the Mangalore-based team that has reached Cairo told the media on conditionof anonymity that the team has been housed at a five-star hotel, but declined to reveal the name.

The team is expected to reach Mumbai on Sunday after flying via Bahrain.

Meanwhile, the news of the stranded family members' expected arrival has brought cheers for the anxious members back home.

Interestingly, neither the deputy commissioner's office nor the police department has specific data on the number of expats from the coastal district currently stranded in Libya.

Meanwhile, the police inspector incharge of the immigration section at Mangalore airport, Chandrashekhar, said there has not been any information on anyone having arrived from Libya through the airport.

According to passport office sources, most of the people who travel to Libya for job and other requirements use either Bangalore or Mumbai as embarcation point.

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March 8,2020

Mangaluru, Mar 8: A cruise ship with a Panama flag has been turned back at the New Mangalore Port here following the Centre's advisory in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, officials said.

The vessel 'MSC Lirica' was sent back on Saturday as the Union Ministry of Shipping had directed all ports not to allow any cruise ship from foreign destinations to call on Indian ports.

No further details about the ship were disclosed.

New Mangaluru Port Trust chairman A V Ramana said the ministry has directed all ports to deny entry to cruise ships till March 31 in the wake of the coronavirus scare.

Around 25 vessels were expected to call on the port here during the cruise season.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) conducted an awareness programme on prevention of coronavirus COVID-19 at Mangaluru International Airport.

The stakeholders were sensitised on handling passengers affected with covid-19 and precautions to be taken for dealing with affected passengers.

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March 30,2020

Mangaluru Mar 30: The Mangaluru South Police has registered a criminal case against a man over a 'derogatory post' against the district administration. According to DC Sindhu B Rupesh, the man identified as Melwyn Pinto had sent a derogatory message on WhatsApp.

She warned on taking stringent action against miscreants who are spreading false information and rumours about district administration under DM Act provisions.

Meanwhile, City Commissioner of Police Dr P S Harsha said, "We have noticed people going around on merry rides without purpose either on two-wheelers or in cars during the lockdown period."

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Media Release
June 9,2020

Mangaluru: Continuing the relief work they started in the wake of the Corona Lockdown, ‘Team B-Human’ a local social organization is reaching out to the migrant workers who are stuck here in the region, unable to return to the homes.

Team of volunteers of the organization reached out to the migrant workers and distributed essential items including clothes and footwear of men, women, and kids.

Earlier, the organization had reached out to thousands of migrant workers and needy families and had helped them with food kits, Ramadan Kits along with medical assistance to many.

Several migrant workers recently moved back to their respective states, villages with their families, while others, unable to move back for various reasons are stuck here facing several difficulties and plights. The relief work by ‘Team B Human’ has helped several families of migrant workers in these distressing times.

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