Shankar Bidari, Prof Radhakrishna, C Rajanna formally join Congress

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network)

March 19, 2013

Bangalore, Mar 19: Former IPS officer Shankar Bidari put an end to all the rumors on Monday by formally joining Congress party along with Dr C Rajanna of Panacea Hospital group and educationist Prof K E Radhakrishna.

AICC Karnataka in-charge Madhusudhan Mistry inducted them into the party by handing them over the party flag at a programme here.

Later, speaking to reporters, Bidari said he had served the police department in various capacities for 42 years.

“I have now joined politics to repay the love, trust and support given by the people of the State. I will sincerely and honestly do any work assigned to me by the party,” he added.

According to party sources, he is likely to contest from Terdal in Bagalkot district.

“It is only in the Congress party one is able to see people of all communities, caste, creed and language. It is the only party that treats everybody equally. Hence, I joined the party. The party will give opportunity to everybody based on their capacity, qualification and contribution,” Bidari said.

Asked whether he had any plans to contest in the coming polls, he said he had never said he would not contest elections. But he said he would abide by the party's decision.

Prof Radhakrishna was in the JD(S). He had unsuccessfully contested the 2009 parliamentary polls as the JD(S) candidate in Bangalore South constituency. But he had secured about 30,000 votes.

KPCC chief G Parameshwara said none of the three had asked for the party ticket to contest the coming polls. They have joined the party to do social service, he added.

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Barakah International School & College Achieves 100% Results in CBSE Class 10 & 12 Exams – 2025

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May 13,2025

Barakah International School & College continues its tradition of academic excellence, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations for the year 2025.

Top Performers:

Grade 10:

Mehrish Haleema – 96.4%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Musthafa & Mrs. Munawar

Hamnah Nafeesa – 96.2%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Kunhi & Mrs. Gulnaz Fathima

Bushra Suha – 92.2%
Daughter of Dr. Mohammed Ashfaque & Dr. Aisha Suha

Anum Nafeesa Ashfaq – 91.3%
Daughter of Mr. Abdul Khader Ashfaq & Mrs. Suhana

From left to right: Mehrish Haleema, Hamna Nafeesa, Bushra Suha, Anum Nafisa Ashfaq

Grade 12 (Science Stream):

Tisha Reem – 93%
Daughter of Mr. Rayees Mohammed & Mrs. Tabsira Nakhuda

Several other students across all streams also secured outstanding results, reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic rigor and student success.

As a leading educational institution in Mangalore, Barakah International School & College offers holistic education from Pre-KG through to Degree level, nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped for future challenges.

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Mangaluru: Traffic congestion to ease as Netravati Bridge to reopen from May 2

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April 30,2025

Mangaluru, April 30: The Netravati bridge at Jeppinamogaru, which had been closed for repair works since March 19, is set to reopen for vehicular traffic from May 2, police commissioner Anupam Agrawal announced.

Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that the bridge repairs are now complete. A new bearing has been installed in one of the bridge’s pillars, and all necessary structural maintenance has been carried out. Currently, the concrete curing process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude within the next two days, paving the way for the bridge to reopen as scheduled.

The closure of the old Netravati bridge had led to severe daily traffic congestion, as vehicles were diverted to the newly constructed parallel bridge on National Highway 66, where two-way traffic was temporarily permitted. Traffic jams were especially intense during peak morning and evening hours, causing vehicle queues that often stretched from Pumpwell and Kallapu to the Thokkottu flyover. Even emergency vehicles faced difficulties navigating through the gridlock.

To manage the situation, light vehicles heading towards Deralakatte and Konaje — or traveling towards Mangaluru from these areas — were diverted via the Harekala-Pavoor bridge. However, this alternate route also witnessed significant congestion during rush hours. As a result, many commuters, especially those traveling from Thokkottu, Talapady, and Kerala, were forced to start their journeys at least an hour earlier than usual.

The public had been urging authorities to expedite the repair works to ease traffic woes. With the bridge now ready to reopen, commuters can expect a significant improvement in traffic flow along the busy corridor from May 2 onward.

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