Yeddy, Shobha, DVS, Ravi, other BJP leaders attend grand Reddy wedding

November 16, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 16: Demonetisation may have sucked the cash out of the economy but did nothing to dim the lights of the big fat wedding of the season, the betrothal of the daughter of Gali Janardhan Reddy, former Karnataka minister and mining baron accused of multiple scams.

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The pre-nuptial bash at the Palace Grounds here had much to pop eyes at but also to note the incongruity: huge sets capturing the grandeur of the Vijayanagar empire competed for attention with the recreated rusticity of a village, just as samba dancers from Brazil jostled with Kathakali artistes from Kerala. Among the lesser lights of the day was a paan counter, said to have cost a mere Rs 25 lakh to set up, handed out Janardhan Reddy's favourite Gulzar pan from Ballari.

The irony of this wedding bang amidst the current crackdown against the poor Rs 500 note could not have been lost. And to complete the irony, the pantheon of the BJP, state party president B S Yeddyurappa and former chief ministers Jagadish Shettar and DV Sadananda Gowda, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Kandlaje, former minister CT Ravi attended the function, after having raised talk that they would stay away.

Sources privy to the arrangements estimated that Janardhan Reddy, who is facing multiple charges of illegal mining of iron ore, is spending around Rs 150 crore on the wedding tomorrow. However, a complaint lodged with the Income Tax Department estimated the figure to be around Rs 650 crore.

There were 180 bouncers to mind the show, and the menu was vegetarian with a lot of variety – south, north, east and west.

The celebrations started Tuesday night with a procession of dancers from India and abroad and foreigners in traditional attire welcoming guests. Stars and singers like Yash, Arun Sagar, Anushree, Haripriya, Shankar-Mahadevan, K S Chitra and Vijay Prakash entertained the audience. The bride's name is Brahmani and the groom's Rajeev Reddy.

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Ansari
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Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016

Kalladka also joined ....Bai deshbakthi karma paisa da piroudu

Althaf
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Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016

If they are not attending then who should attend ? They are the chelas of reddy brothers.

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December 2,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 2: Mangaluru International Airport responded to a medical emergency late on Monday night. Air India Express flight IX 522, travelling from Riyadh to Thiruvananthapuram, was diverted to Mangaluru Airport after a passenger in his late 30s experienced a medical emergency on board.

The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs. 

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said. 

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December 16,2025

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Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present. 

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December 5,2025

Mangaluru: In a significant step to curb online hate and intimidation, Mangaluru City Police have registered a suo motu case against multiple Instagram accounts accused of circulating alleged provocative and threatening content.

While monitoring social media activity on Tuesday, Kankanady Town PSI Anitha Nikkam identified the Instagram handle ‘team_targetttt_900’ for posting a hate message alongside images of lethal weapons. Another account, ‘team_nagara_900’, allegedly shared a threatening post targeting activist Bharath Kumdelu, tagging additional pages such as KARAVALI-OFFICIAL.

Several other accounts — including ‘immu_bhai.fan’, ‘target_boy_900’, ‘kings_of_manglore’, ‘team_target_boys.900’, ‘arshad_mangalore’, ‘target_ka19_ullal’, ‘team_target__’, ‘troll_tigersz_900’, ‘tr_group_900’, and ‘team_target_900’ — are also under scrutiny for spreading similar inflammatory material, police said.

Authorities have urged citizens, especially young social media users, to report suspicious pages and avoid engaging with groups that glorify violence or threaten individuals. Online hate can quickly escalate into real-world harm, and police stress that sharing or promoting such content can attract legal consequences.

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