Name Mangalore airport after Rani Abbakka'

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January 30, 2013

Mangalore, Jan 30: A protest demanding naming of the Mangalore International Airport after Ullal's freedom fighter queen Rani Abbakka was held in front of the Deputy Commissioner's office in Mangalore on Wednesday under the agies of Veerarani Abbakka Utsava Samithi, Ullal.

Speaking on the occasion, K Jayaram Shetty, Former MLA and Honourary President of the Samithi, said that Rani Abbakka was the first freedom fighter to raise objection to the colonial rule in India by taking on the Portuguese. It has been a long pending demand of the Samithi to name Mangalore Airport after Rani Abbakka. The government must consider christening the airport after her, specially now that it has attained international status. “Naming the airport after her will introduce more and more people to her greatness,” he said.

The Samithi has already submitted an appeal to the district administration as well as the airport authorities in this regard. The authorities have promised to forward the request to Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Rani Abbakka's name deserves to be etched permanently in the city's history. Rani Abbakka took all her subjects belonging to various faiths in to confidence to shape her fight against the Portuguese. Ever since the 'Abbakka Utsava' began, there has been a decline in the communal conflicts in Ullal, Mr. Shetty pointed out.

Dinakar Ullal, Secretary of the Samithi, Ravindra Shetty of KJP, Annayya Kulal, were present among others.

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Great respects to Veera rani abbaka

Correctly said

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

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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‘Profit’ trap: Mangaluru trader duped of ₹33.1 lakh in online App scam

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A 34-year-old fruit and vegetable trader in Mangaluru has reportedly lost ₹33.1 lakh after falling victim to an online investment scam run through a fake mobile app.

Police said the scam began in September, when the victim received a link on Facebook. Clicking it connected him to a WhatsApp number, where an unidentified person introduced a high-return investment scheme and instructed him to download an app.

To build trust, the fraudster asked him to invest ₹30,000 on September 24. The trader soon received ₹34,000 as “profit,” convincing him the scheme was genuine. Over the next two months, he transferred money in multiple instalments via Google Pay and IMPS to different scanner codes and bank accounts shared by the scammers. Between September 24 and December 3, he ended up sending a total of ₹33.1 lakh.

When he later requested a refund of his investment and promised returns, the scammers demanded additional payments, claiming he needed to pay a “service tax” first. Even after he paid a small amount, no money was returned, and the scammers continued pressuring him for more.

A case has been registered at the CEN Crime Police Station.

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