MPL-2018 players’ auction held: 12 teams ready to battle it out for glory

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February 18, 2018

Mangaluru, Feb 18: The countdown has begun for the fourth edition of the Mangalore Premiere League as all the 12 franchise owners gave shape to their teams in the players’ auction held at Forum Fiza Mall in Mangaluru on Saturday.

The IPL-model T20 cricket tournament is being jointly organized by the Brand Vision Events, Mangalore Occasional and Sea Bird Cricket Academy with the approval and guidance of Karnataka State Cricket Association from March 20 to April 1, 2018 at Dr B R Ambedkar Cricket Stadium, Panambur, Mangaluru.

Dikshanshu Negi (coastaldigest.com) Bharath Kota (AK Sports Udupi), Karthik (United Ullala), Lal Sachin (Team Elegent), and Abhilash (Karkala Gladiators) were sold out for maximum prize of Rs 50000 from A category. Mangalore United bagged IPL player Suchith for Rs 35000. Pawan KB was sold to Maestro Titan for Rs 48000.

Star players from the state category list such as Mohammded Taha, Akhil B, Abrar Kazi, Kunain Abbas, Abhinav, David, Pawan K.B., Kranthikumar, Devadatt, Dube, Ravikumar, Stalin Hoover, Rohan Kadam, More, Raju Bhatkal, Sharath, Prathwiraj, Vishwanath, Vaishak, Nidhish and Shashishkhar adorned the front seats in the different teams.

The following players were sold out for maximum prize Rs.20000.00 from B category: Sadiq (Mangalore United), Shreesha (T4 Super King), Rahul (AK Sports, Udupi), Sathyaswaroop (United Ullala), Ibrahim Athrady (Maestro Titan), Kashinath (Classic Bantwala), Nasrulla (Ali Warriors).

Mr. Harsha Bhat, Samarsh and Appanna were the three players sold out from C category for the maximum fixed prize of Rs.10000. Remaining players were sold out for base prize from this category.

As per the provision given the team owners have nominated the following players as icon players prior to the auction process: Adithya Somanna (coastaldigest.com), Nischith Rao (United Ullala), Bharath Duri (Bedra), Akshaya Ballal (Mangalore United) Nehal Ullal (T4), Rahul Kotian (Vice), Rithesh Bhatkal (Ali Warriers), K C Cariappa (AK Sports), Nithin Mulki (Gladiators) Nehal D’Souza (Maestro Titan), Manoj M (Elegant), Arif Mukka (Classic).

Manohar Amin, Mangaluru zonal convener of Karnataka State Cricket Association inaugurated the auction process. Mr. Yashpal Suvarna, Tushar, Deepthi, Ali Ashpak Tara, Kushal Kumar, Chirag, Mubin, U T Ifthikar, Marshal Noronha were present as chief guests.

MPL chairman Sirajuddin welcomed the gathering. Convener Imthiaz conducted the auction process. Safthar Shirva, Balakrishna Parkala and Shashidar Kodikal were the judges. Shivnarayan Aithal compered the programme.

The 12 teams have been divided into two pools:

A Pool: Bedra Bulls, Karkala Gladiators, Team Elegant, Ali Warriors, Wise Warriors, coastaldigest.com

B Pool: Maestro titans, AK Sports, T4 Super Kings, United Ullal, Bantwal Classic, Manglore United.

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Hopefully Team Coastal Digest will become champion Once again in MPL....In sha allah..

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Mangaluru: Youth arrested for misleading Instagram post targeting police

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December 19,2025

Mangaluru: The Mangaluru CEN police have arrested a 23-year-old man for allegedly posting provocative and misleading content on an Instagram page named “mr_a_titude”, targeting the Bajpe police.

Mangaluru Commissioner of Police Sudheer Kumar Reddy C H identified the arrested as Abhishek M, a resident of Katipalla in Mangaluru.

A case has been registered at the Bajpe Police Station under Sections 353(1)(c), 353(2), 56, and 57 read with Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in connection with the post.

According to police, the accused uploaded a photograph of a hotel on the Instagram page and alleged that accused persons in a murder case under the Bajpe police jurisdiction were being given “royal treatment” by the police, including being served beef meals daily from the hotel.

The post further accused the police of supporting criminals, misusing their authority, and betraying public trust. Police said the content was provocative in nature and aimed at inciting public outrage against the police.

Following the post, a case was registered at the Bajpe police station, and further investigation was transferred to the CEN police station.

Police records indicate that the accused has a criminal history, with multiple cases registered against him, including murder, attempt to murder, assault, and robbery at the Surathkal Police Station, and one case at the Kaup Police Station.

The Commissioner said the accused was traced and arrested using technical evidence.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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