Bilal among five kids to land lucky ticket for India-England match

February 26, 2011

Mangalore, February 26: As many as five children from Mangalore have secured the golden opportunity of watching the India-England World Cup match on Sunday at Bangalore's Chinnaswamy Stadium after being selected through a lucky draw scheme organized by home appliances giant LG.

The five youngsters will also get a unique chance of participating in the toss, besides watching the match live at the 45,000-capacity stadium along with one of their senior family members.

The lucky winners of the scheme are: 1. Mohammed Bilal, son of Mohammed Bashir from Pandeshwar, Alistain Roch, son of Arthur Roach, Akshay, son of Dayananda Pai, Nikil Joshi, son of Shivakumar Joshi and Nishanth Poojary, son of Balakrishna Poojary.

Mohammed Bilal, who is a student at St Rita Primary School, Jeppu, is extremely delighted at the prospect of watching his beloved cricketers up-close.

“I am thrilled. I am looking forward to seeing the international players from close quarters,” said an elated Bilal.

The winners will be flying to Bangalore along with one of their family members for the marquee event, which has evoked excitement across the country.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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