Veera Rani Abbakka awards for Dr Indira Hegde, Vinni Fernandes

January 7, 2015

Mangaluru, Jan 7: Renowned Kannada-Tulu writer and researcher Dr Indira Hegde and well-known television and theatre artiste Vinni Fernandes have been selected for Veera Rani Abbakka Award and Rani Abbakka Award for the year 2015 respectively.

Announcing this at a press conference here on Wednesday, president of the reception committee of Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava K Jayaram Shetty said that the awards would be presented at the valedictory ceremony of'Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava- 2015' to be held on January 24 and 25 at the B A Pre-university College premises at Thumbay. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present the awards to the recipients at the valedictory ceremony, he said, adding that the award consisted of a memento and Rs 20,000 in cash.

Hailing from Kinnigoli, Dr Indira Hegde has written several books including novels, short-stories collection and works of research on socio-cultural study of Bunt community. She has also received several awards in recognition of her contribution to literature and research, he said.

Vinni Fernandes has performed various roles in cine films, television serials and dramas in Konkani, Kannada, Tulu and Beary. Hailing from Kulshekhar, she has acted in acclaimed Kannada films such as Haseena, Nayi Neralu and Gulabi Talkies apart from several other movies, he said.

He said that the recipients for the awards were selected by the advisory committee chaired by Dr Amrutha Someshwara.

Working president of the committee Dinakar Ullal, general secretary Bhaskar Rai Kukkevalli, nodal officer Chandrahas Rai and others were present on the occasion.

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Series of car fires in Mangaluru: Another incident leaves vehicle destroyed

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January 2,2025

Mangaluru, Jan 2: The coastal city of Mangaluru witnessed yet another alarming car fire incident last evening, marking the latest in a series of similar mishaps in recent months. Fortunately, quick action by the driver and passengers prevented any injuries.

On January 1, a moving Volkswagen car caught fire on the road leading to the helipad at Maryhill. The passengers noticed flames emanating from the front of the vehicle. Acting promptly, the driver pulled over, and all four occupants exited safely.

Local residents attempted to douse the flames using water, and personnel from the Kadri fire service soon arrived to manage the situation. Despite their efforts, the car's engine was completely destroyed.

This incident adds to a growing list of car fire cases reported in Mangaluru recently:

December 16, 2024: A Hyundai car caught fire near City Centre Mall. The driver narrowly escaped.

November 15, 2024: A car was gutted within minutes near Kadri police station, though the driver escaped unharmed.

November 10, 2024: A Maruti 800 waiting at a petrol station caught fire and was completely burnt.

September 28, 2024: A parked BMW at Adyar was destroyed in a fire.

September 5, 2024: Another BMW caught fire near NITK.

In all these incidents, timely evacuation ensured that no injuries were reported. However, the frequency of such cases raises serious concerns about vehicle safety and the need for preventive measures.

Authorities and vehicle manufacturers must investigate the underlying causes of these fires to prevent future occurrences. Public awareness about vehicle maintenance and safety measures is also critical to avert such mishaps.

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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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