16th Independence Cup football tourney begins

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July 14, 2012

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Mangalore, July 14: The biggest event on the district's football calendar, featuring around 150 teams and over 2,000 players, kicked off on Saturday in the city.

Deputy Mayor Amitha Kala formally inaugurated the 16th Independence Cup Football Tournament 2012 at District Football Ground, adjacent to Nehru Maidan in the presence of dignitaries. The tournament is being organised under the aegis of Dakshina Kannada Football Association.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony Ramesh, Chairman, Mangalore Urban Development Authority, admitted that there was a need for permanent and full-fledged football ground in the city as the present ground was being utilized for all games. The field in Emmekere could be transformed into a permanent football ground, he said.

He also said the encouragement and basic faculties are the need of the hour for the young footballers. “If you want to see more and more national and international sportsmen in this region encourage young players and provide basic facilities”, he said.

In her inaugural address Amitha Kala said that games like football helps young people to develop their personality.

Congratulating the DKFA for continuously organising football tournament in the city, she said that such tournaments play crucial role in producing good footballers.

Govinda Pai, Assistant General Manager, Corporation Bank, said that give equal importance to games like football instead of concentrating only on cricket.

According to D M Aslam, President, DKFA, matches would be played in seven separate categories. The matches for Higher Primary School boys and girls teams would be held from July 14 to 17. For High School boys and girls teams, matches would be held from July 18 to 21. The competition for PU College teams would be held from July 22 to 27. The college level football matches would be held between July 28 and August 7, and the professional college teams would play the matches between August 8 and 14. The final matches for High School, PU College and Degree College teams would be held on August 15, he said.

The Independence Cup tournaments have been taking place in Mangalore since 1997, the year of 50th anniversary of the country's independence.

A Divakar, Corporator, MCC, and office-bearers of the DKFA Vijay Suvarna, Mohammed Hussain Bolar, Umesh Uchil and Anil PV were present among others.

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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.

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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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Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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Mangaluru: Police have arrested five miscreants belonging to saffron outfits for pelting stones at a masjid at Katipalla near Surathkal on the outskirts of the city last night. 

The arrested have been identified as Bharat, Chennappa, Nitin, Manu and Sujit all residents of Surathkal and surrounding areas. Among them, Bharat is said to be a rowdy sheeter. 

The miscreants, who came on two motorbikes late on Sunday night, pelted stones at Masjidul Huda, located at 3rd block of Katipalla on the eve of Miladunnabi.  

Confirming the incident, City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that investigation is in progress and a case has been registered at Surathkal police station.

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