Bharat Bandh: Rasta roko held in Mangaluru; protests held across Dakshina Kannada

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December 8, 2020

Mangaluru, Dec 8: Various farmers’ organisations and political parties apart from BJP in Dakshina Kannada district have extended support to the nationwide bandh call given by farmers today.

A rasta roko protest was held at Nanthoor in the city at 10am. Leaders and workers of Congress, CPIM, DYFI among other parties pro-farmer groups and social activists took part in the Nanthoor protest.

Addressing the protesters, district president of Hasiru Sene Raithara Sangha Oswald said: “We are suspicious that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced lockdown and asked everyone to sit at home to amend this bill. The government did not even think to consult with the concerned before the bills were being amended."

Similar protests were held by various pro-farmer organisations across the district. Karavali Karnataka Janabhivriddhi Vedike spokesperson TR Bhat said, “Various organisations have extended their support to the national level protest by farmers. Our forum has been fighting against mega industries and their agents who acquire agriculture land forcefully. We extend our support to farmers in the nation and demand the government to repeal those anti-farmer laws.”

Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (Hasiru Sene) Dakshina Kannada district unit has extended its support to the nationwide bandh call given by farmers. Sangha district president Suresh Bhat said that the Centre’s new farm laws will affect agriculture sector adversely. “New farm laws will be disastrous to our traditional farming. It is a part of central government’s conspiracy that the laws will pave way for dismantling of the minimum support price system. Farmers will have to cultivatr following the directions of corporate companies and they will not have any rights on produces,” he said.

Runamuktha Horata Samiti president BM Bhat said that the organization held a protest in association with the Congress near the Mini Vidhana Soudha in Belthangady on Tuesday. District Congress Committee president and MLC K Harish Kumar took part.

Dakshina Kannada District Muslim Okkoota also has extended support to the cause of farmers.

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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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