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117 candidates to try their luck in 13 constituencies of DK, Udupi

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April 21, 2013
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Mangalore/Udupi, Apr 21: As many as 117 candidates will try their luck in the 13 assembly constituencies of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.

As the last day for withdrawal of nominations ended on Saturday, 15 candidates withdrew their papers in Dakshina Kannada district, leaving 71 candidates in the fray. While six candidates withdrew from the contest in Udupi, leaving 46 to battle it out on the May 5 elections to the state assembly.

DK district

There are nine candidates in Mangalore North (two withdrew), 13 in Mangalore South (two withdrew), 15 in Mangalore (three withdrew), seven candidates in Belthangady (one withdrew), six in Moodbidri (two withdrew), six in Bantwal (three withdrew), six in Puttur (one withdrew) and nine in Sullia (one withdrew).

As many as 98 candidates had filed 139 nominations in DK while 53 candidates had filed 97 papers in Udupi district. In DK, 12 nomination papers were rejected during scrutiny.

There are only three women candidates in fray in DK district. They are Chandravathi (Sullia, KJP), Rajasri Hegde (JD(S), Belthangady) and Shakunthala Shetty (Puttur, Cong). The BJP has not fielded any woman candidate in the district.

Candidates in Belthangady constituency are K Vasanth Bangera (Cong), Ranjan Gowda (BJP), Rajasri S Hegde (JD(S)), Sukesh Kumar (KJP), Channakeshava (BSP) and Venkatesh Bende (JD(U)).

Nine candidates in Sullia are B Raghu (Cong), S Angara (BJP), Nandaraj Sankesh(JD(S)), Chandravathi (KJP), Koosappa (SDPI), A Angara (independent), Karunesh S (indepdent), K Kushala (independent) and Kunhiraman (independent).

Six candidates in Moodbidri are K Abhayachandra Jain (Cong), Umanath Kotian (BJP), K Amarnath Shetty (JD(S)), Michael Lobo (KJP), Ismail B (SDPI) and Abhayakumar (independent).

Six candidates in Bantwal are Ramanath Rai (Cong), Rajesh Naik (BJP), Krishnappa Poojary Kalladka (JD(S)), Abdul Majeed Khan (SDPI), Ibrahim (KJP), and Lolaksha (RPI). The candidates who are in fray in Puttur constituency are Shakunthala Shetty (Cong), Sanjeeva Matandoor (BJP), Dinesh B N (JD(S)), Jayaram Bhat (KJP), Aboobakkar Siddiq (SDPI) and Shekhar Madavu (independent).

The 13 candidates in fray in Mangalore South constituency are J R Lobo (Cong), N Yogish Bhat (BJP), S P Chengappa (JD(S), Vasanth Achari (CPI(M)), Dyanand Shetty (KJP), Abdul Jaleel (SDPI), Derik Pinto (Pyramid Party of India), Harish Alva (JDU), Naushad Mohamamd (independent), Yogish Shetty Jeppu (independent), Yogish Naik (independent), B Sachin Hegde (independent), Mohammad Habibulla Khader (independent).

The final nine candidates who will contest from Mangalore North constituency are Mohiuddin Bava (Cong), J Krishna Palemar (BJP), Gulam Mohammad (JD(S), Ramachandra Baikampady (KJP), Supreeth Kumar Poojary (NCP), Aboobakker (SDPI), Mahabala Shetty (independent), Maxim Pinto (independent) and H Vinay Acharya (independent).

The 15 candidates who have remained in fray from Mangalore constituency are U T Khader (Cong), Chandrahas Ullal (BJP), Abdul Aziz Malar (JD(S)), K Krishnappa Salian (CPI(M), K Ravindra Shetty (KJP), Akram Hasan (Social Democratic Party of India), Hamid Ullal (JD(U), Abdul Rehman (independent), Alfred D'Souza (independent), Ibrahim (independent), T Ismail (independent), Kabir Ullal (independent), Farooq U H (independent), Mohammad Hanif (independent) and Bava Mohammad (independent).

Udupi district

Seven candidates will try their luck in the Udupi Assembly constituency. The names of those who are in fray in Udupi constituency are B Sudhakar Shetty (BJP), Pramod Madhwaraj (Congress), Thukaram Kotian (independent), Alevoor Yogesh Acharya (independent), Manjunath V (BSP), Barkur Sathish Poojary (JDS) and Naseer Hussain (independent).

There are 13 candidates in Baindur constituency. They are K Gopal Poojary (Congress), B M Sukumar Shetty (BJP), Abdul Ajeez (independent), Lokesh Vital Borkar (independent), K Shankar (CPIML), Uday Kumar Thallur (BSP), Manjunath K (JD(U), Sridhar Pedemane (independent), Naveenchandra Uppunda (KJP), Surayya Bhanu (JDS), H Suresh Poojary (independent), Diwakar Kotian (independent) and Abdul Ajeej (independent).

Nine candidates will contest in the Assembly elections in Karkala constituency. They are Sunil Kumar (BJP), H Gopal Poojary (Congress), K P Padmavathi (independent), Praveen Poojary (KJP), Sunil Soans (BSP), Walter D'Souza (JD(S)), U K Sayyed (independent), Riyaz (independent) and Gopal (independent).

There are 11 candidates in fray in Kaup assembly constituency. They are Lalaji Mendon (BJP), Vinay Kumar Sorake (Congress), Vasanth Salian (JD(S)), Abdul Hakeem (independent), Ronald Castelino (independent), Srikanth B Acharya (independent), Kasim (independent), Hameed (independent), Praveen Kumar (independent), Vijay Kumar Hegde (independent) and Stephen Richard Lobo (independent).

There are six candidates in final round in Kundapur constituency. They are Kishor Kumar (BJP), Haladi Srinivas Shetty (independent), Malyadi Shivaram Shetty (Congress), Krishna Bharath Kal (JD(U)), Srinivas Harijana (independent) and Manjunath (independent).

The candidates who withdrew their nominations are Vandana (Udupi independent), Ganesh prasad Shetty (Baindur independent), Ibrahim (Kundapur, BSR Congress), Hiriyanna (Kundapur, independent), Hameer Hamza (Kaup, independent) and Aboobakkar Siddiki (Kaup, independent).

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru police have arrested a 27-year-old NRI on his return from Saudi Arabia in connection with an Instagram post allegedly containing derogatory and provocative remarks about the Hindu religion, officials said on Monday.

The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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December 17,2025

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Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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Udupi, Dec 15: What was meant to be a post-pilgrimage gathering turned tragic in Padukere village of Brahmavar taluk, Udupi district, late Sunday night, when a clash among youths escalated into a fatal assault, leaving one man dead.

The victim has been identified as 30-year-old Santosh Mogaveera, a resident of Padukere.

According to preliminary information, the incident took place during a late-night drinking party involving a group of local youths who had recently returned after completing their pilgrimage to the Sabarimala shrine. An argument reportedly broke out among the group and soon escalated into a violent confrontation.

During the ensuing brawl, Santosh Mogaveera was allegedly assaulted and collapsed at the spot after sustaining serious injuries. He was rushed by local residents to a private hospital in Brahmavar, where doctors declared him dead.

On receiving information, senior police officials, including Brahmavar Circle Inspector Gopikrishna, Kota Police Sub-Inspector Praveen Kumar T, Station ASI Manthesh Jabagoudar, and head constables Pradeep and Ashok, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.

Police have taken four youths into custody in connection with the incident. A case has been registered at the Kota police station, and further investigation is underway to ascertain the exact sequence of events leading to the death.

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