Mangaluru: KSCA honours K L Rahul

coastaldigest.com news network
March 31, 2015

Mangaluru, Mar 31: City-based Indian cricketer K L Rahul was felicitated at an award presentation function hosted by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), Mangaluru Zone in the city on Tuesday.

rahul 31 1

Awards were presented to winners of various cricket tournaments from Mangaluru zone in the programme.

Speaking on the occasion, KSCA Managing Committee honorary treasurer P Dayanand Pai said that a cricket stadium was of utmost importance for budding young cricketers from the coastal region, to enable them to represent the state and the nation in the sport.

Presiding over the programme, KSCA Managing Committee honorary secretary Brijesh P Patel said that Mangaluru zone had great potential for young talented cricketers although the lack of proper infrastructure such as a cricket stadium was a setback to the youngsters.

The vision of the KSCA is to build infrastructure in every district in the state and has began making stronger efforts to obtain land from the state government for this purpose, he said, adding that the association was also making efforts towards setting up a cricket stadium in Mangaluru.

The KSCA also wishes to revive junior cricket by conducting tournaments in the Under 14 category to encourage young aspirants to pursue cricket from their growing years, he said.

Speaking on Karnataka cricket team's winning streak in the Irani Cup and Ranji Cup tournaments in 2014-15, he lauded the performance of young cricketers from the state in retaining the trophies in successive wins. He also lauded the performance and commitment of K L Rahul for his maiden century in an international match against Australia in the 4th Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy and his triple century in a Ranji Trophy match.

Acknowledging the wishes from the association and his friends, K L Rahul said that his accomplishment in becoming a test cricketer representing India in international matches started off with a small dream and a sense of determination to work hard to achieve his goal. He extended his gratitude for the love and support from his teachers, coaches and friends.

KSCA Managing Committee chairman H Rathan Kumar welcomed the gathering. Zonal In-charge N C Girish, zonal coordinator A V Shashidhara, convenor Manohar Amin and several others were present on the occasion.

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

rahul 31 1

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
January 27,2025

udupihoaxbomb.jpg

Udupi, Jan 27: A bomb threat sent shockwaves through a private school in Udupi, prompting immediate action from the authorities. Students, staff, and parents were thrown into a state of alarm after receiving an alarming email that triggered safety protocols.

The threat was quickly reported to the police, who deployed teams to investigate. Security checks and thorough inspections were carried out to ensure the safety of everyone on the premises.

According to Vincent D’Costa, Principal of Sharada Residential School, the email warned of a potential attack with a bomb targeting the school. It read: “Evacuate the minority students immediately. On this holy day, your school will be victims of the twin pipe IED blast. This is to commemorate the unfair hanging of Afzal Guru and the incident involving Anna University Professor Chithrakala Gopalan. We aim to reach heaven through this tragic event. We will be the ones activating the devices today.”

In response, Principal D’Costa reassured the media, saying, “Upon receiving the email, we immediately notified the relevant authorities, and security measures have been strengthened. Our students come from various parts of the country, so we are always vigilant. There is no cause for fear, and we stand united with the police in ensuring the safety of everyone.”

The incident led to a gathering of worried parents and guardians at the school, anxiously awaiting updates and reassurance regarding the situation.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
January 23,2025

Bengaluru: A suspected case of Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, was reported in Bengaluru late on Wednesday, marking what is likely the first case in Karnataka this year.

A 40-year-old man, who recently traveled to Dubai, has been admitted to Victoria Hospital and is currently receiving treatment, according to well-placed sources. Further investigations are underway to verify additional details of the suspected case.

Mpox raised widespread alarm last year when cases surged in several African countries and began appearing in other nations, including Pakistan and Thailand. In August 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).'

India's first confirmed case of Mpox was reported in September 2024. Last month, Kerala reported two additional cases.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.
News Network
January 31,2025

Bengaluru: Special matching grants for the development of the backward region of Kalyana Karnataka, approval for the Mekedatu project and release of Rs 11,495 crore of special grants recommended by the 15th Finance Commission were among the suggestions and requests made by the Karnataka government during a pre-budget consultation with the Centre.

Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) to take their demands and suggestions for the Union Budget 2025-26, to be presented on February 1.

In his presentation at the meeting, Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on behalf of the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought release of Rs 5,300 crore promised in the Union Budget to Upper Bhadra project to provide water to drought prone central Karnataka and special matching grants for the development of backward region of Kalyana Karnataka and the global eco sensitive Western Ghats.

The state urged the Central government to shift from a "reimbursement-based" system to an "advance-release" model for the implementation of the centrally sponsored schemes and also proposed increasing the Central share of their honorariums to Rs 5,000 per month for ASHA workers and Rs 2,000 for Anganwadi helpers.

According to a statement shared by the Gowda's office on Friday, the minister suggested increasing Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana assistance from Rs 1.5 lakh to Rs five lakh for urban houses and from Rs 72,000 to Rs three lakh for rural houses.

Karnataka has requested additional railway lines, expedited projects, and Central support for 50 per cent of land acquisition and 100 per cent construction costs.

The state also urged approvals for road infrastructure proposals, including new ring roads and upgrades to National Highways.

Gowda has also requested the Union government to increase pensions for old-age, widows, physically-challenged persons.

The Karnataka government called for transparent and need-based reforms in disaster relief fund allocation and timely release of SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) funds, prioritising states' disaster vulnerabilities, it stated.

Comments

Add new comment

  • Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
  • Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
  • Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
  • Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.