Ambulance service donated by Dina School inaugurated

November 15, 2012

Shirur, November 15: The ambulance service donated by Dina School for Special Education and Rehabilitation, Shirur, to Shirur Association, was inaugurated at Shirur PU College Grounds on Thursday by Oscar Fernandes, MP.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Fernandes said that more than what the society is doing for us, it is important as to what we do for the society. Syed Abdul Khader Bashu, educationist and philanthropist, has been doing just that. He has been running A grade education institutions and serving the society which is commendable. His institution must serve as an inspiration to the society, Mr. Fernandes said.

The MP also assured that long pending demand of Shirur people of the construction of a bridge has been considered and the work will soon be completed after necessary funds are released.

Mr. Khader on the occasion felicitated Mr. Fernandes. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khader assured that if this ambulance service turns out to be a success, another ambulance service would be introduced for Shirur.

Former MLA Gopal Poojary, who presided over the programme appreciated Mr. Khader's work and pointed out that such initiatives go a long way in strengthening harmony in the society.

Akhther Ahmed Khan, Administrator, Touheed English Medium School, Gangulli, handed over the keys of the ambulance to Syed Ibrahim, President of Shirur Association.

Babu Shetty and Gowri Devadiga, members of Udupi Zilla Panchayat also spoke.

MA Gafoor, KPCC Secretary, Dilshad Begum, President, Shirur Gram Panchayat, Vice President Manjunath Poojary, members of Taluk Panchayat were present besides others.

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Think Before You Post! Mangaluru Police Crack Down on Provocative Instagram Accounts

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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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‘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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