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Saudi: Umrah-bound Bhatkal family meets with accident; 2 killed; 5 injured

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January 10, 2016

Bhatkal, Jan 10: A 45-year-old man and his 7-year-old daughter were killed on spot and five other family members were critically injured when the car which they were travelling met with an accident near Taif in Saudi Arabia in the wee hours of Sunday.

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The family hailing from coastal Karnataka’s Bhatkal town and residing in Saudi Arabia, was on Umrah pilgrimage when the tragedy took place.

The deceased have been identified as Fayaz Gawai (45) and Fiza (7).

Fayaz’s 38-year-old wife, their two sons – Umar(4) and Faihan (2) – and two more relatives Ansar Shingheti (46) and Yasir Manna (40) have been hospitalised with multiple injuries. Among them the condition of driver Yasir Manna is said to be extremely critical.

It is learnt that they had started their journey towards the holy city of Makkah in a Toyota Fortuner from the industrial city of Jubail. When they reached Dhalam near Taif at around 1:30 a.m. on another vehicle belonging to an Arab national rammed into their car.

On hearing the news, NRI activists including members of Bhatkal Muslim Association rushed to the hospital and helped the injured. It is learnt that the bodies of the victims will be repatriated to Bhatkal after completing paper works.

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Wasiulla Khan
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Monday, 11 Jan 2016

As an old resident of Jubail I know Fayaz Bhai (Owner of Irwa Text) since long time. He is of great nature, soft spoken and nice personality. May Allah rest his soul in peace and give courage to his family to pass this difficult time. Ameen...

Wasiulla Khan
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Monday, 11 Jan 2016

As a long resident of Jubail, the news of Fayaz Bhai's demise has shocked and I am sure it would shock many more like me. I know Fayaz Bhai (owner of IRWA Ready Made Garment Shop located in Jubail) since many years. He is of great character and soft spoken personality. May Allah rest his and his daughter's soul in peace and give courage to family members specially to his wife and kids to pass this difficult time...Ameen

imtiaz
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Monday, 11 Jan 2016

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajiwoon.. may allah forgive their sins n grant them Jannah......such a sad news....

shaima umar
 - 
Sunday, 10 Jan 2016

Inna lillahi wa inna ilahi rajihoon. May their soul rest in peace. Ameen

kaleel
 - 
Sunday, 10 Jan 2016

Inna lillahi wahinna raajihoon ..

mohammad.n
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Sunday, 10 Jan 2016

Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji oon.

Saudi has to plan for train facilities for long distance trips.
Driving more than 1200 kms @ speed 120 - 140 and without proper place to rest is not at all easy. this is serious issue. thousands die in road accidents, long drive, accident due to sleepy drivers. some urgent and reckless drivers causing accidents. installing cameras and earning money on speed cars by traffic dept isn't enough. there should be a plan to stop such risky drivings.

train service can save 90% of lives which lost in road accidents in Saudi. Still Saudi isn't caring on this issue. may be they will plan after 25 years same like what they did in case of metro train.

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August 4,2020

Bengaluru, Aug 4: The heath condition of Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa who had tested positive for Covid-19 continues to be stable and he is currently asymptomatic, hospital source said.

Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah who too has tested positive for Covid-19, is suffering from high fever and is currently receiving treatment. He has been admitted at the Manipal hospital in Bengaluru.

"I request all those who had come in contact with me to check out for symptoms and to quarantine themselves," Siddaramaiah had said in a tweet.

Yediyurappa, is in the same hospital for treatment along with his daughter B Y Padmavati, who too tested positive for the virus on Monday.

Yediyurappa on Sunday night (2 August) had tweeted that, "I have tested positive for coronavirus. Whilst I am fine, I am being hospitalised as a precaution on the recommendation of doctors. I request those who have come in contact with me recently to be observant and exercise self quarantine.”

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February 11,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 11: Onion price dropped to Rs 25-30 per kg on Monday, down from the dizzying Rs 200/kg in December and January. The price had spiked because of excess rain, which ruined the crop in several parts of the country.

With supply stabilising, especially from Maharashtra and northern Karnataka, and exports banned, the rate is now easing, officials said.

Consumers may be smiling but farmers are worried as they are not able to make more than Rs 17/kg as against the expected Rs 40.

"We get onions from Nasik and Sholapur in Maharashtra. Nasik onions used to be exported but since that is currently banned, they are landing in Bengaluru, leaving the market here with a surplus," said K Lokesh, president, Karnataka State Onion Merchants Association.

A farmer from Sholapur wh o was part of a onion growers' delegation which met traders in Bengaluru, said, "The cost of everything has gone up. Labour charges and fuel prices are draining us. How can we survive? How can I pay for my children's education?"

Another Sholapur farmer rued: "My daughter's wedding is in March. How am I going to meet all the expenses? I have to pay for labour, transportation, gunny bags and when everything adds up, I don't get to save more than Rs 30,000 in a month."

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June 16,2020

Mangaluru, Jun 16: Dakshina Kannada today reported 79 fresh covid-19 cases, taking the total infections in the coastal district to 370.

Out of the 79 positive cases, 75 persons had returned from Saudi Arabia. All of them have been shifted to the designated COVID hospital in Mangaluru for treatment.

As many as 11 persons today discharged from the hospital taking the total number of discharges to 145. There are 217 active cases in the district. 

Udupi district today reported 7 new covid cases taking the total to 1035. Among them 817 have discharged from the hospitals including today’s 81. The number of active cases is 217.

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