Oldies rolled out on Mangalore roads

January 26, 2012

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Mangalore, January 26: The UAE Exchange Vintage and Classic Car Carnival named “Make Oldage a Smileage” was held to spread an awareness among the public about the need for caring aged parents and relatives at Nehru Maidan in Mangalore here on the occasion of Republic Day.

This is the eighth time that the carnival is being held in the city.

A fleet of vintage cars including 1946-Dodge Power Wagon Truck of Dharmadhikari of Dharmasthala, Veerendra Heggade were the cynosure of all eyes.

Around 40 vehicles moved approximately a distance of 20 kms from Nehru Maidan to Sulthan Bathery. Later, cars were parked for display in a corner of Nehru Maidan.

The other participants of the show include Girish, Hemraj from Moodbidri, Krishnappa Uchil, Anil Soans, Srinivas Kini, Rajavarma Ballal, Dr Ganapathi, Anand Pai, Naresh S S and Ravindranath Pai from Mangalore.

Interestingly, these vintage vehicles provided an opportunity for Krishna Palemar, district minister who inaugurated the rally to showcase his driving skills on some of these vehicles, including a 1939 Damf Kraft Wagen motorcycle of German make owned by Girish. Palemar, also drove the Ford A.

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January 16,2025

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Mangaluru, Jan 16: In an unimaginable twist of fate, the vibrant life of 19-year-old K Ahmed Shaheem was abruptly cut short on the evening of January 15, as he collapsed and passed away while enjoying a game of badminton with friends at Falnir, Mangaluru.

Shaheem, the beloved son of Shareef, originally from Addoor and currently residing at Ivory Tower, Attavar, Mangaluru, was in the prime of his youth. 

A student pursuing his graduation at a local private college, Shaheem had a bright future ahead, filled with dreams and ambitions. His sudden death has left family, friends, and the entire community in shock and grief.

Witnesses recount the heart-wrenching moment when Shaheem, in the middle of an energetic game, suddenly fell to the ground. His friends, devastated by the sight, rushed him to the hospital in the hope of saving his life. But tragically, doctors confirmed that he had passed away by the time he arrived.

Shaheem was not only a student, but also a passionate individual deeply involved in various social organizations, where he touched many lives with his kindness and commitment. His sudden departure has left a void that can never be filled, and his memory will remain forever etched in the hearts of all who knew him.

As his family mourns the loss of their precious son, the community stands in solidarity, deeply moved by the untimely loss of a young life that had so much promise.

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January 6,2025

Bengaluru: An eight-month old baby has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a Bengaluru hospital on Monday, with reports going viral online. This is likely the first reported case of HMPV in the country after the recent spike in China.

The baby is reportedly undergoing treatment in a private hospital in northern Bengaluru.

The Karnataka state health department has maintained that there is no cause for concern.

"We don't know what strain of virus is spreading in China. Without knowing that, we cannot say that this reported case is concerning. We have been reviewing all influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) from December to check for any strain that is concerning. There is no such concerning spike across the state or country," said a well-placed source in the state health department.

The HMPV is a known virus (first discovered in 2001) that causes respiratory symptoms similar to that of a common cold, largely affecting children below the age of five. It is not a new virus.

Cases have been reported in the past, especially in the winter season, note experts and health department officials, making it not an immediate concern, unless an unusual spike is observed.

In December 2024, 714 suspected cases of HMPV were tested in 16 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) across the country, of which only nine were confirmed positive.

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