GP's move of issuing NOC for wine shops earns wrath of people

September 11, 2013

Mangalore, Sep 11: The move of Naringana Gram Panchayat of issuing a No Objection Certificate (NOC), succumbing to the pressure of liquor lobby has earned criticism from various quarters.

A protest was staged in this regard where taking on the GP for its action, Manjeshwara Mandala Congress President D M K said that the disastrous move has been taken by the GP at the cost of the health of the villagers.

"There exists a peaceful atmosphere at Thaudugoli village, in the border area of Kerala-Karnataka. But, if liquor shops are opened at Naringana, Thaudugoli and nearby places then it will have an adverse affect on the lives of the villagers. Since the Panchayat has gone ahead with the permission unilaterally, there is no doubt that it has budged down to liquor lobby," he said adding that the Ministers concerned must intervene immediately and see to it that the liquor shops are not opened.

Endorsing his views, DYFI leader Imthiyaz has said that the NOC issued by the Naringana Panchayat must be withdrawn, respecting the emotions of the local residents, failing which intense protests will be staged in future.

They also alleged that the Panchayat members have been bought by the liquor lobby and specifically pointed that the NOC was issued to open a wine shop in a place like Thaudugoli where Muslim population is in majority, using a Muslim GP member as a middleman.

Manjeshwar Block Panchayat Standing Committee President Moosa Kunhi, Varkady GP Standing Committee President Nicolas Monteiro, Manjanady Jamath member Khathar Bawa among others were 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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Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

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December 7,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 7: A rare bamboo shrimp has been rediscovered on mainland India more than 70 years after it was last reported, confirming for the first time the presence of Atyopsis spinipes in the country. The find was made by researchers from the Centre for Climate Change Studies at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, during surveys in Karnataka and Odisha.

The team — shrimp expert Dr S Prakash, PhD scholar K Kunjulakshmi, and Mangaluru-based researcher Maclean Antony Santos — combined field surveys, ecological assessments and DNA analysis to identify the elusive species. Their findings, published in Zootaxa, resolve decades of taxonomic confusion stemming from a 1951 report that misidentified the species as Atyopsis moluccensis without strong evidence.

The shrimp has now been confirmed at two locations: the Mulki–Pavanje estuary near Mangaluru and the Kuakhai River in Bhubaneswar. Historical specimens from the Andaman Islands, previously labelled as A. moluccensis, were also found to be misidentified and actually belong to A. spinipes.

The rediscovery began after an aquarium hobbyist in Odisha spotted a shrimp in 2022, prompting systematic surveys across Udupi, Karwar and Mangaluru. Four female specimens were collected in Mulki and one in Odisha, all genetically matching.

Researchers warn the species may exist in very small, vulnerable populations as freshwater habitats face increasing pressure from pollution, sand mining and infrastructure development. All verified specimens have been deposited with the Zoological Survey of India for future reference.

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