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Two lakh saplings to be planted across Mangalore: Minister

July 11, 2011
Mangalore, July 11: The Mangalore City Corporation, Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Forests observed Vanamahotsava on Monday by planting saplings across Nehru Maidan here.

District in Charge Minister Krishna J Palemar inaugurated the programme by planting and watering a sapling.

The stage function was also inaugurated at Town Hall by the Minister. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Palemar said nearly two lakh saplings would be planted in and around the city of Mangalore to increase green cover in urban areas.

He said people should worship the nature and keep clean the environment. He suggested the authorities of MCC to make compulsory to plant at least one tree while constructing house.

He called upon the youth to cultivate a good relationship with nature and show special interest in planting trees and looking after it. “Protecting and promoting green is the only way ahead to save the planet”, he added.

Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly N Yogish Bhat presided over the function.

The prizes for the winners of the drawing and quiz competitions held at Pilikula Nisarga Dhama were given away on the occasion.

Deputy Commissioner NS Channappa Gowda, Mangalore Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, Deputy Mayor Geetha Nayak, Senior Forest Officer T V Mohandas, Forest Conservative Officer Shanthappa and others were present.

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July 7,2020

Udupi, Jul 7: A hotelier committed suicide by jumping into a well at Hiriadka in Udupi district last evening. 

The deceased is Raghavendra Bhat (48), a resident of Kadiyali and owner of Hotel Shivasagar in Kadiyali.

He had been to his brother's house in Hiriyadka where he resorted to the extreme step. 

He was known for organising tiger dance competitions during Sri Krishnashtami every year.

He had contested the Udupi CMC election from Congress party, but had lost by a few votes. Later he had joined the BJP.

A case has been registered ar Hiriadka police station and investigations are on.

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May 9,2020

Chikkamagaluru, May 9: A young Hindu activist allegedly killed his brother at Beeranahalli in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in Karnataka over a board game dispute.

The accused has been identified as 26-year-old Kiran and the victim is his 29-year-old brother Arun, said police.

According to police, the duo were playing a board game on Thursday and they had placed a bet of Rs 500. 

After Arun won the game, he asked for the money and Kiran refused to yield, which lead to an argument. 

In a fit of rage, an intoxicated Kiran hit his brother and when the latter fell unconscious and dragged him on to the road.

Arun was immediately rushed to McGann Hospital in Shivamogga. However, he died on Thursday night, said police.

A case was registered at the Lakkavalli Police Station.

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April 7,2020

Bengaluru, April 7: Karnataka government on Monday allowed bakeries and related product food units in the state to open and function with minimum staff amid a coronavirus nation-wide lockdown.

A circular issued by Rajendar Kumar Kataria, Secretary to the government said, "The Central government has permitted the functioning of food units engaged in bakery and biscuit, condiments, confectionery and sweet for manufacturing, supply and operating retail outlets with minimum staff/labour."

The circular said these units shall strictly follow the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Department of Health and Family Welfare, Karnataka government with regard to the preventive measures to be ensured for combating COVID-19.

"It is stated that all employers shall ensure that these units maintain high standard of health, hygiene, sanitation and social distancing. The units shall not permit serving/dining in the premises and only parcel/takeaways are permitted," the circular added.

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