International Chess tournament: 87 players lead at the end of day-2

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July 17, 2011
Mangalore, July 17: Eighty Seven players are leading with two points at the end of second round in the Indian Overseas Bank 5th Mangalore FIDE Rated Open chess tournament being held at Radhakrishna Temple, Mangalore.

On the first board Top seeded GM RR Laxman of ICF had to split the point with low ELO rated Pramanik Projjwal of Karnataka in 39 moves. Facing the Larsen opening, Laxman set to score quickly gained some advantage from opening.

In middle game transition lost control and had to settle for a draw. Augustin of Karnataka offered some resistance before bowing to GM Thipsay on the on the3rd board. Sarbajit Adhikari of West Bengal surprised IM Rathnakaran of SRly by holding him to a draw on the 10th board.

Former under 7 National Champion Harshal Shahi of delhi scored an upset win over IM Praveen Kumar in 46 moves. IPS Rajashekara of Karnataka , posted in Nagaland opened his account with a fluent victory against Ashwath Govind of Mangalore , and M R Vasudeva , Director Airport Authority of India, Mangalore lost to Pawan Bhat . The 3rd round started at 3.00 pm today and in progress.

vasudeva

Pramanik


Important Results of Round 2

Bo.

Name

Title

Club

Pts

Res.

Pts

Title

Name

Club

1

Pramanik Projjwal

KAR

drew with

GM

Laxman R R

ICF

2

Thejkumar M S

IM

SWRly

2

beat

1

Biswas Gopal Chandra

WB

3

Augustin A

KAR

1

lost to

2

GM

Thipsay Praveen M

MAH

4

Stany G A

KAR

2

beat

1

Gavi Siddayya

KAR

5

Venu Madhav N

AP

1

lost to

2

IM

Anwesh Upadhyaya

ORI

6

Himanshu Sharma

IM

HAR

2

beat

1

Malla Nooka Raju

AP

7

Soumya Banerjee

WB

1

lost to

2

IM

Ramnath Bhuvanesh R

TN

8

Sriram Jha

GM

DEL

2

beat

1

Santhosh David

KER

9

Srivastav J P

Delhi

1

lost to

2

IM

Swapnil S Dhopade

MAH

10

Rathnakaran K

IM

KER

drew with

Sarbajit Adhikari

WB

11

Srikanth P

AP

1

lost to

2

IM

Konguvel Ponnuswamy

TN

12

Shyam Nikil P

IM

TN

2

beat

1

Arjun U Prabhu

KAR

13

Karthik V Ap

AP

1

lost to

2

IM

Shivananda B S

KAR

14

Saptarshi Roy

IM

Rly

2

beat

1

Godbole Atharva

MAH

15

Singh Soram Rahul

Asm

1

lost to

2

IM

Karthikeyan P

TN

16

Nitin S

IM

TN

2

beat

1

Kaustuv Kundu

WB

17

Ganesan K

Tn

1

lost to

2

IM

Suvrajit Saha

WB

18

Sangma Rahul

IM

DEL

2

beat

1

Shreeshan S

KAR

19

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The couple was traveling from Yenepoya Hospital to Bajpe when the scooter skidded on the poorly maintained road. Rahmat fell onto the road and was fatally struck by a tanker lorry that was coming from behind. Despite being rushed to the hospital, doctors declared her dead upon arrival.

The incident prompted a swift response from the DYFI Ullal Taluk Committee, which staged a protest on Saturday night, condemning the unsafe condition of the road. Nithin Kuthar, president of the committee, criticized MLA and Legislative Assembly Speaker UT Khader for failing to ensure safe infrastructure, despite touting the road as toll-free. 

Kuthar demanded immediate repairs, warning that the committee would march to the MLA’s office with black flags if the road is not fixed within a week.

Former DYFI State President Sunil Kumar Bajal also voiced frustration over the deteriorating condition of Thokkottu market, highlighting the struggles people face while crossing roads riddled with dangerous potholes. In response to public outcry, temporary repairs were made to the road at Chembugudde on Sunday, though locals remain wary and demand a more permanent solution. 

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Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar emphasized the urgent need for local job creation and a dedicated tourism policy to address communal tensions and rejuvenate the Dakshina Kannada region. 

He spoke during "Ashoka Jan-Mana," a clothing distribution event organized by Rai Estates Educational and Charitable Trust, under the leadership of MLA Ashok Rai, at Kombettu’s taluk stadium in Puttur on Saturday.

“There are challenges to communal harmony across the coastal and interior regions of Dakshina Kannada. To counter these issues, we must provide opportunities for our youth," Shivakumar stated. "The government is considering a specialized tourism policy for the coastal areas to attract more visitors and retain local talent."

Shivakumar expressed concern about a rising trend among local youth to migrate to Saudi Arabia, Mumbai, and Bengaluru due to limited job opportunities in the area. "Communal disturbances have also discouraged students from other districts from enrolling in our institutions, and several banks that originated here have closed down," he said.

Highlighting the region's potential, Shivakumar remarked, “Dakshina Kannada is home to many temples and boasts a rich coastline. Yet, despite Mangaluru having a major port, we still lack five-star hotels. Developing tourism here will be essential for creating jobs and fostering harmony.”

He also hinted at development projects proposed by Ashok Rai for Puttur, which are currently under wraps due to by-election restrictions. Assuring commitment, Shivakumar said, “Although we secured only two seats in Dakshina Kannada, we are committed to developing all constituencies in the region.”

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Kasargod, Oct 29: At least 154 people have been injured in a fireworks accident at the Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod district. Among the injured, eight individuals are reported to be in serious condition, with one person in extremely critical condition. The tragic incident occurred just after midnight on Monday during the traditional Theyyam festival, which drew over 1,500 attendees to the temple.

Eyewitnesses stated that the accident was triggered when sparks from firecrackers ignited additional fireworks stored in a nearby room. As panic ensued, a stampede followed, leading to further injuries. Local authorities confirmed that 97 individuals have been admitted to various hospitals in Kasargod, Kozhikode, Kannur, and Mangalore for treatment.

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Kasargod district Superintendent of Police (SP) D. Shilpa emphasized that the temple authorities failed to comply with safety protocols, noting that they did not secure the mandatory licenses required for the bursting of firecrackers. District Collector K. Inbasekar confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway, with forensic samples collected from the accident site.

Local CPI(M) MLA M. Rajagopal expressed his condolences, calling the incident "very unfortunate" and reinforcing that safety measures must be strictly adhered to during such celebrations. Kasargod MP Rajmohan Unnithan echoed these sentiments, pointing out the serious lapses on the part of officials responsible for ensuring safety during the festival.

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