Parameshwar chants Rahul mantra ahead of Sonia visit

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October 17, 2012

Mangalore, October 17: Youth of Karnataka have a role model in Rahul Gandhi and more opportunities will be given to youth in the upcoming elections, said G Parameshwar, KPCC President, a day ahead of AICC chief Sonia Gandhi's visit to Mangalore.

Speaking to media persons at the district Congress office in Mangalore on Wednesday, Mr. Parameshwar said that like other political parties, the Congress too is keen to encourage youth power and more opportunities for 'clean, corrupt-free, and eligible' youth will be given in the upcoming elections, he said, while stating that the youth of Karnataka already have a role model in Rahul Gandhi. “I cannot think of a better youth leadership than that of Rahul Gandhi”, he said.

Briefing about the scheduled programme to be attended by Ms. Gandhi tomorrow, Mr. Parameshwar said that a host of issues related to the state politics and problems of the state would be brought to her notice.

“Both Siddharamaiah, the leader of Opposition at Legislative Assembly, and I will bring to her notice the various problems we are facing. We will place a demand before her to press for the implementation of Nanjundappa Report according to which six districts with very poor development rate need to be given special status. The issue of drought in the state will be brought to her notice again. The problem of areca growers in Dakshina Kannada district will be put forth as well and rehabilitation demands will be made. We will also place the Cauvery issue before her, although I am not sure how far she could help us as the matter is in court”, Mr. Parameshwar said.

The programme will begin at 1 p.m. wherein party activists and leaders even from Zilla Panchayat and Gram Panchayat ranks would be given an opportunity to express their views, problems and suggestions. Ms. Gandhi will arrive at the venue at 4:30 pm, he said. Ms. Gandhi will administer oath to a group of children under 15 years of the Congress Seva Dal contingent on the occasion too. Five activists from the undivided district of DK will be allowed to speak before the AICC Congress chief for 5 minutes each. Ms. Gandhi will be given a special reception and guard of honour, Mr. Parameshwar added.

Mr. Parameshwar said that Ms.Gandhi will also take part in Dasara celebrations at the Kudroli temple in the city tomorrow.

Tight security in Mangalore ahead of Sonia Gandhi's visit

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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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