Maruti Suzuki Autocross on Oct 15, 16

October 12, 2011

Mangalore, October 12: The Mangalore Motor Sport Association will be organizing the Maruti Suzuki Autocross for two and four wheelers to be held on October 15 and 16, November 26 and 27 and on January 7 and 8 at Kulur near here.

The event will be run for two days; Saturday shall be the practice secession. Sunday is the final race. Distance of the dirt track is approximately 1km. For two-wheelers five to seven laps per class. For four-wheelers two laps for all the classes. Electronic laser time recorder will be implemented for autocross.

It has been confirmed entries from Bangalore, Mysore, Moodigere, Chickmagalur, Hassan, Coorg and Shimoga. Main feature of this event is the participation of Mr. Baban Khan from Bangalore, Aroor Vikram Rao, Aroor Arjun Rao, Top Team of Moodigere. Two wheeler Siddharth Nayak, Mohammed Adnan, Sudeepan, Shruptha Padival.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. Are the main Sponserer's of this event. Co-Sponsored by Castrol, JK tyres, K and N Filter, IMG Sports and Mandovi Motors. Hospitality Sponsor by Hotel Gold Finch.

The Prize distribution ceremony will be at venue. Office bearers of this event are Mr. A. Sanjay Rao, Chairman of the event, Director Mandovi Motors, Mr. Sudhir B.K., President Mangalore Motor Sports Association, Mr. Yathish Baikampady coordinator of the event.

MMSA have been organizing Motorsports events in Karnataka and the neighboring states for over ten years and have been very instrumental in promoting Motorsports in the region and FMSCI recognized club in Mangalore. MMSA organized major events like Vintage, Car Rally, Dirt drag, TSD Rallys, Surf Track Racing, Treasure Hunt and many more.

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19-year-old student from Udupi dies of heat stroke in UAE

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September 16,2024

In a heart-breaking incident, 19-year-old Shaun D'Souza, a native of Vittalwadi in Udupi's Kundapur taluk, tragically lost his life in the UAE due to heat stroke.

Shaun, the beloved son of Elias Cyril D'Souza and Pramila D'Souza, originally from Hosabettu, Moodbidri, had been pursuing his college education in the UAE.

He was admitted to a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 115 km from Dubai, after collapsing from heatstroke. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Shaun breathed his last on Sunday, September 15.

He is deeply mourned by his parents and two siblings. The family, who had been residing near St. Mary's Church in the UAE, are grappling with the profound loss. Shaun’s father, Elias, works as a manager for a private company, while his mother, Pramila, is an accountant.

The local community has come together to offer their support and condolences in this time of sorrow.

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Deputy SP suspended over Ganesh idol procession violence in Mandya

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September 20,2024

Mandya: The Deputy Superintendent of Police of Nagamangala town in Mandya district has been suspended for "negligence and dereliction of duty" in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups during a Lord Ganesh idol procession, police said on Friday.

This is the second suspension of a police officer over the clashes on September 11 following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension here.

The situation in the town has since returned to normalcy and most of the shops have started operating. However, adequate security forces continued to be stationed here as a precautionary measure, according to police.

Sumeeth A R, DySP (Nagamangala), was suspended on Thursday for negligence and dereliction of duty, Mandya Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baldandi told PTI.

"He (Sumeeth) was not present at the spot nor was he at the police headquarters when the incident occurred. He arrived late at the spot despite the sensitive nature of events," he said.

Earlier, Police Inspector Ashok Kumar posted at Nagamangala town police station was suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the violence.

A total of 55 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to police, an argument broke out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badarikoppalu village reached a place of worship on September 11, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

The police had used mild force to disperse the crowd to control the situation.

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