Mangaluru: Counterfeit notes worth Rs 4.50 lakh seized, 2 arrested

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January 3, 2023

Mangaluru, Jan 3: Two persons have been arrested by the city police after seizing counterfeit currency notes of Rs 500 denomination amounting to Rs 4.50 lakh.

Acting on a tip off, the police arrested the duo while checking vehicles at check posts that were set up on the eve of New Year at strategic locations, said Commissioner of Police N Shashikumar to mediapersons.

According to police, two persons riding on a scooter tried to escape. The police waylaid their scooter and arrested both. They have been identified as Nijamuddin alias Nizam (32) from B C Road and Rajeem alias Rafi (31) from Jeppu.

During the interrogation, the duo revealed that they had collected counterfeit notes from one Daniel in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru city police have already arrested Daniel in a separate case. It is learnt that the fake notes were printed at Coimbatore. The arrested had reportedly told the police that they had contacted Daniel for fake currencies to repay the loans borrowed.

The arrested were produced before the court which remanded them in police custody.

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Clean and Green on Wheels: Mangaluru’s Push for Electric Public Transport

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November 13,2024

In the heart of Mangaluru, where rising air pollution is spurring public health worries, voices are calling for a greener, cleaner shift in the city’s public transport. Leading this call is APD Foundation, a Mangaluru-based environmental NGO, which has urged Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre to mandate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in public transport.

Abdullah A Rehman, CEO of APD Foundation, emphasized in a formal letter to the minister that Mangaluru’s public transportation system—efficient and organized with both government and private players—could transition smoothly to EVs in stages. He suggested that government-backed financial incentives, partnerships with EV manufacturers, and collaborations with environmental groups could streamline the switch.

Rehman stressed the potential of EVs to cut down emissions, enhance air quality, and reduce noise levels, noting the quieter operation of electric buses. He confirmed that a copy of his letter was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner as well.

However, Dilraj Alva from the Dakshina Kannada City Bus Association noted potential challenges, explaining that the shift might take up to two years due to infrastructure and budget hurdles. Most EV buses, he explained, are procured through aggregators, not directly by individual operators. The addition of charging stations and other essential infrastructure further complicates the transition.

Alva also raised the economic concern: while diesel buses are priced between ₹30-40 lakh, electric buses can cost up to ₹1 crore. Reflecting on recent meetings with companies, including one in Manipal, he questioned the assumption that EVs are an absolute solution to pollution. “EVs aren’t entirely eco-friendly, especially when considering battery disposal,” he cautioned.

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