Communal clashes erupt at Gangavathi after mosque stoned on Milad eve

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December 12, 2016

Gangavathi, Dec 12: Over a dozen people including a senior police officer and a journalist were injured during a communal clash at Gangavathi town in Koppal district on the eve of Eid Milad-un-Nabi.

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More than 10 people, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police and a journalist, were injured during communal clashes at Gangavathi town in Koppal district on Sunday.

Two autorickshaws, as many goods vehicles and a bike were destroyed after miscreants set them on fire. The police clamped prohibitory orders in the town following the violence. Additional forces have been deployed and situation continues to be tense, the police said.

DySP S?M?Sandigwad, television journalist Venkatesh Hosalli and a local Muslim leader Yusuf Qadri were among the injured.

The condition of Hosalli and Shivakumar and K?Pampapathi, who were also injured in the violence, is said to be serious.

The violence broke out over tying some flags atop a few houses at Gundamma camp on the occasion of Hanuma Jayanthi and Eid Milad. Situation turned tense as youths from the two communities had an argument.

A few minutes later, a few unknown men, who had masked their faces, threw stones at a masjid at Alfia Circle and fled the scene.

As the news of stone- throwing spread, members of the Muslim community held a meeting at a mosque. Meanwhile, some youths attacked the Yajnavalkya temple and thrashed a few devotees, the police said.

Following the attack on the devotees, a group of youths brandishing lethal weapons stoned the residence of local MLA Iqbal Ansari's personal assistant S?M?Qadri.

Later, Muslim youths set a tyre on fire in front of the police station and staged a protest, seeking action against the attackers. A?group of Hindu youths also burnt a tyre at Pampa Circle, demanding action against those who had attacked the devotees at the temple.

Koppal Superintendent of Police Thyagarajan rushed to spot and was monitoring the situation when the reports last came in.

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K M Shafeeq
 - 
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

I heard that after the Celebration of Eid Miladunnabi (saws) no body are there for the Salah/Prayer /Namaz in Masjid, still I am in confusion about your Love of Prophet (saws) you never thing this type of Love will make you happy/ help in the hereafter.

I meant to say that whatever he Prophet Mohammad Peace be upon him teaches us, do it first rest of guesses will discuss later.

Obey the 5 Islamic Pillars
1. Shahadath Kalima
2. Five (5) Times a day Obligatory Prayers
3. Zakath (Obligatory Charity for the poor people)
4. Ramzan / Ramadan Fasting
5. HAJ (If it is possible / able to do Haj, go for Haj)

If you are unable to fulfill the commandments of Allah and the prophet Mohammad (pbuh) as much as you can, then what type Muslim you are?

K M Shafeeq
 - 
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

whomsoever made this issue they should be Identified as soon as possible, and must be rectified. The Muslim should never commit such a communal clashes because Islam never teaches to harm the community / society of the country.

you should be understand What is Islam and who is Muslim ?

Islam is the Religion, meaning submission of his/her will to almighty God (Allah)

Muslim is the caste, one who is submitting his/her will to almighty Allah (God) is a Muslim

Islam is Peace Religion don't look at the Muslims may be theirs name seems as Muslim in fact they are not keeping commandments of Allah The Holy Quran & the Saheeh Hadith of Prophet (SAWS) is the Constitution of Human beings. meaning how to Live a Life peacefully.

See the Book \THE 100\" Ranking of the most influential Person in History by American Astrophysicists & author Michael H.Hart

if we see here some of the comments are indicates it should have done by Muslims! in fact the True Muslim cannot be done this communal clash and something hidden need to be identified."

K M Shafeeq
 - 
Wednesday, 14 Dec 2016

whomsoever made this issue they should be Identified as soon as possible, and must be rectified. The Muslim should never commit such a communal clashes because Islam never teaches to harm the community / society of the country.

you should be understand What is Islam and who is Muslim ?

Islam is the Religion, meaning submission of his/her will to almighty God (Allah)

Muslim is the caste, one who is submitting his/her will to almighty Allah (God) is a Muslim

Islam is Peace Religion don't look at the Muslims may be theirs name seems as Muslim in fact they are not keeping commandments of Allah The Holy Quran & the Saheeh Hadith of Prophet (SAWS) is the Constitution of Human beings. meaning how to Live a Life peacefully.

See the Book \THE 100\" Ranking of the most influential Person in History by American Astrophysicists & author Michael H.Hart

if we see here some of the comments are indicates it should have done by Muslims! in fact the True Muslim cannot be done this communal clash and something hidden need to be identified."

Althaf
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

Because of this Non islamic event people are suffering. Muslims should not do this kind of Bidaath.

Rikaz
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

if they had not thrown stone on mosque, temple and devotees wouldn't have been disturbed.....tit for tat attitude is not good....Muslims should refrain from it....

put those bajrangies behind bar.....they are the biggest problem creators around.....bad people.....

zakir
 - 
Monday, 12 Dec 2016

We Indians are appreated all over the world but some black sheep in every communitiy and their so called coward leaders make use of every possible effort to creat communal clash and encash the political gain out of this...

Why not police use Goonda act on those who initiate these....

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Mangaluru: In a significant development, Mescom has proposed a phased electricity tariff hike starting with Rs 0.70 per unit for the fiscal year 2025-26. The proposal has been submitted to the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) for approval, signaling a potential increase in electricity costs for consumers.

Mescom emphasized that the current tariff structure is insufficient to meet operational expenses and manage revenue effectively. To address this, the company has invited public objections to the proposed hike.

Currently, the electricity supply cost is Rs 9.23 per unit, while the consumer tariff stands at Rs 8.53 per unit, leading to a shortfall of Rs 0.70 per unit. For the financial year 2023-24, Mescom reported revenue of Rs 5,924.73 crore against an expenditure of Rs 6,310.39 crore, resulting in a deficit of Rs 367.66 crore. For the 2025-26 fiscal year, projected revenue is Rs 5,850.81 crore, with an actual requirement of Rs 5,961.63 crore, creating a deficit of Rs 110.82 crore.

In a first, Mescom has submitted a multi-year tariff revision proposal to KERC. The plan outlines a hike of Rs 0.70 per unit for 2025-26, followed by Rs 0.37 per unit for 2026-27 and Rs 0.54 per unit for 2027-28.

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January 8,2025

Mangaluru: Air India Express (AIE) has postponed its much-anticipated direct flight service between Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) and Singapore, citing low bookings. Passengers who had booked tickets for the inaugural flight scheduled for January 21 and subsequent dates have been notified of the cancellation through email.

In its email, AIE assured passengers of alternative travel arrangements, including connecting flight options between MIA and Singapore. However, the decision to delay the direct service has left travelers and travel agents disappointed.

An AIE official attributed the postponement to operational challenges but clarified that the airline has not abandoned plans for the route. “We are committed to starting the service, but there is no immediate confirmation on the new launch date,” the official stated. He further explained that sustaining a route requires consistent demand, and seasonal travel alone is insufficient to justify operations.

Another AIE representative admitted that the number of bookings for the inaugural flight was below expectations but declined to disclose specific figures.

Rajesh H Acharya, director of HQ Connections Pte Ltd in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed his disappointment. Acharya, who has been advocating for a direct flight between Mangaluru and Singapore since 2017, said, “After years of effort, we finally convinced the airline to start this service, but it has now been deferred.”

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Acharya posted: "Did not expect such behavior from @AirIndiaX, now owned by @TataCompanies & @SIAirlines. If there are issues, travelers deserve to be informed well in advance. This decision needs investigation at the highest level."

The delay has raised questions among the travel community, with many hoping the airline will address these concerns and provide a clear timeline for the launch of the Mangaluru-Singapore direct flight.

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January 13,2025

Mangaluru: Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) in Singapore remain determined to establish direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore despite setbacks. This follows Air India Express' (AIE) recent decision to postpone its planned direct flight service on this route, disappointing many expats.

In response, NRIs have proposed an alternative solution: extending IndiGo's existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru. Currently, the Singapore-Bengaluru flight lands at Kempegowda International Airport at 7:40 AM, but passengers cannot board the 9:00 AM Bengaluru-Mangaluru connection due to insufficient transit time. Extending the Singapore-Bengaluru flight to Mangaluru would address this issue and benefit travelers.

Rajesh H. Acharya, director of HQ Connections in Singapore and coordinator of the Singapore Tuluver community, expressed disappointment over AIE's handling of the situation. "We’ve been advocating for this route since 2017, and it was close to becoming a reality. However, the sudden postponement and lack of stakeholder support have delayed our efforts," he said.

A petition has been submitted to IndiGo Airlines requesting the introduction of a direct Mangaluru-Singapore flight. Alternatively, it suggests extending IndiGo’s existing Singapore-Bengaluru flight to include Mangaluru. Expats have also approached Scoot Airlines in Singapore for direct connectivity. However, the lack of 'Point of Call' status for Mangaluru Airport remains a significant hurdle for international flights.

Despite the challenges, NRIs continue their efforts to make direct air connectivity between Mangaluru and Singapore a reality.

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