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Holiday turns sour; UP couple robbed in Mangalore
MANGALORE: An autorickshaw
driver and his accomplices robbed a couple from Uttar Pradesh of valuables
worth more than Rs 50,000 in Mangalore on Wednesday night.
Deepak Joshi (27) and his wife Sonali (22), along with their four-year-old
son Nikhil, residents of Durgakund in Uttar Pradesh, had come to this
coastal town on a visit.
An autorickshaw driver accosted them at the railway station and, on
learning that they were first-time visitors, offered to show them
“affordable lodging’’. On the way, the driver tagged along two more
persons. When the vehicle reached VT Road, the driver and his accomplices
grabbed Joshi’s son and threatened to kill him if they were not handed
over the valuables. With no other option, Joshi handed over Rs 14,000 in
cash and jewellery worth Rs 40,000.
Joshi has lodged a complaint with the Bunder police. The auto number that
Joshi noted down — KA-19 6680 — is said to be fake.
RTO Giridar said the number belonged to a goods tempo. Also, the number
has not been allotted to any autorickshaw even after working out different
combinations with the codes, he added. The police lodged the Joshis at a
hotel in Bunder area. The Joshis were to leave the city on Thursday night
after a final round of talks with the police.
The Bunder police said they were enquiring with the autorickshaw drivers
operating from the railway station about the identity of the accused. They
suspect the crime was committed using a fake number plate. But one
question eludes answers: Since Nikhil boarded the vehicle at the railway
auto-stand, how could fellow drivers miss the fake number and not
recognise an outsider among their ranks?
Sendoff to Sr.
Maria Goretti
Honnawar, November 21:
Prathibhodaya director Sr. Maria Goretti was given a heart touching
sendoff today by community people. After 11 years of her service to the
needy and less fortunate, she was promoted and had to leave Prathibhodaya.
I offered my life to God and when I see smile in needy people's faces I
feel fully satisfied of my work said Sr. Goretti in her reply for her
felicitation and honour.
During the programme under the auspices of Bala Pragathi Centre's various
programmes 3150 poor children from all religious background received
educational assistance from the people of Czech Republic. Even though
people of Czech Republic are not rich, their heart is very closer to less
fortunate said Consulate Officer Ms. Diana. She had come down to see the
programmes which are run from the money received from Czech citizens from
their day to day savings. There were around two thousand people where in
the hall those who received help through these programmes.
Taxi drivers
protest private cars
Mangalore, November 21: Recently number of private cars who collect passengers is on the rise. Department of transportation is not taking action against this act. Because of these private cars, government is losing taxes and those taxi drivers who want to run their business lawfully are getting cheated. If private car owners do not stop this unlawful business, taxi drivers will be catching them and handing over to the police said Airport Tourist and Taxi Drivers' Association in their media publication.
S. K. and Udupi
District Sports Meet
Two gold medals to Reena Rodrigues
Ujire, November 21: Ms. Reena Rodrigues from Mangalore bagged two gold medals in South Kanara and Udupi District Sports Meet which held here in Ujire. In Women's shot-put and discus throw, Ms. Reena earned these gold medals.
Library Week
started in Mangalore
Mangalore, November 21: Mangalore City Corporation corporator Mr. Gilbert Pinto inaugurated Library Week at Kadri Central Library. Dr. Diwakar Shetty presided over the programme. Retired Assistant Forest Officer Mr. N. Gopala Poojary gave his best wishes. Assistant librarian Mrs. Surekha Ananda gave information on Library Week. Librarian Mrs. Nora F. Rodrigues compered the programme and proposed a vote of thanks. Readers those who took part in the function, gave several suggestions to improve library.
Co-relation
between health and positive thinking
Mangalore, November 21: “A
co-relation exists between positive thinking and good health. Negative
feelings like fear, hatred and jealousy should be avoided to lead a
healthy life, said MAHE Vice Chancellor Dr. B. M. Hegde at the
inauguration of diabetes awareness camp at Dr. T. M. A. Pai Hospital Udupi
recently. MAHE registrar, Dr. Guru Madhava Rao presided over the programme.
Head of the general medicine department of the hospital Dr. Sudha
Vidyasagar convened the programme. She said that the aim of the camp was
to suggest measures for prevention of complications in diabetes. Surgery
department head Dr. Annappa Kudva spoke on surgical complications involved
in the operation of diabetic patients’ foot and emphasised the need for
foot care.
Dr. Krishna Rao of Ophthalmology department talked about eye problems in
diabetics and how to prevent them. Dr. Bhamini of Physiotherapy department
stressed the need for exercise in diabetic patients.
All the participants underwent blood sugar test and medical examination.
Footprints of patients were taken and appropriate footwear suggested from
the footwear exhibition that formed part of the camp. Nearly 250 diabetics
attended the programme.