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KRRS urges areca growers to ignore rumours

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April 12, 2013
Mangalore, Apr 12: Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha has urged the areca growers to pay not heed to the rumours being spread by some leaders and members of certain organizations that court has denied waiving off of their loans.

Addressing media persons at a news conference in Mangalore on Friday, Sachin Meega, Vice-President, Kisan Khet Mazdoor Congress said that although the High Court of Karnataka had directed the Union Ministry of Finance (MoF) to implement the Gorakh Singh report, it did not do so, amounting to contempt of court.

“In September 2012, the High Court delivered a verdict in favour of areca growers when it directed the Ministry of Finance to waive off loans of areca growers possessing up to 10 acres of land. But the MoF did not honour the verdict of the court and did not implement the Gorakh Singh report. Some officials and leaders are misleading areca farmers by making false and irresponsible statements stating that the court has not asked loans to be waived off. Areca growers of the district must not pay heed to these rumours since the court verdict is in their favour”, Mr. Meega sought to clarify.

About 2,48,000 families dependent on areca farming will benefit if loans are waived off. The approximate amount of loan is Rs. 2008 crore, Mr. Meega said.

B Sridhar Shetty, Working President, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Hasiru Sene, DK, N Ishwar Bhat Badila, Chief Secretary, Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha, Hasiru Sene, DK, were present.

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy has issued a high-alert warning to vehicle owners regarding a surge in cyber fraud targeting those looking to pay traffic violation fines. Fraudsters are reportedly exploiting recent government discount schemes on traffic penalties to deceive citizens.

The Scam: How Fraudsters Strike

Criminals are using SMS, WhatsApp, and social media to circulate suspicious links and APK files (Android application packages). They claim these apps allow users to pay e-challans at a discount.

•    Device Hacking: Downloading these unauthorized apps gives hackers full access to the victim's smartphone.

•    Financial Theft: Once the phone is compromised, fraudsters intercept OTPs and personal data to drain bank accounts.

•    Phishing Sites: Fake websites mimicking official portals are also being used to harvest banking credentials.

Already, two residents within Mangaluru city limits have reported significant financial losses after falling victim to these fraudulent apps.

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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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