SSF celebrates silver jubilee, arranges dowry-free marriage of 25 couples

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January 2, 2014

Mangalore, Jan 2: The silver jubilee celebrations of Karnataka State Sunni Students' Federation (SSF) commenced with the dowry-free mass marriage of 25 Muslim couples from the state at the inaugural ceremony, held at Nehru Maidan in the city on Thursday.

The 'Nikah' ceremony of 25 couples was performed by Shaikhuna Assayyed Abdurrahman Al-Bukhari and Shaikhuna M A Abdul Khader Musliyar.

In his inaugural address, general secretary of All India Sunni Ulema Federation Kanthapuram A P Aboobakkar Musliyar said that in the present day scenario, conducting marriages without dowry had become difficult for the families of young girls in the community.

“Dowry has become more of a business, the cost of which families of girls had to bear. Conducting dowry-free marriages is a good way to end the evil system of dowry,” he said lauding the efforts of the organizers in putting up a event worth emulating.

“Such programmes will be helpful for the marriage and education of girls from the underprivileged sections of the community,” he said.

Chancellor of Yenepoya University Y Abdullah Kunhi released the logo of the silver jubilee celebration of the federation. Usman Haji Mittur released a memorial edition 'Ishara'.

As a part of the silver jubilee celebrations, 25,000 SSF members will take a ceremonial oath pledging not to demand dowry.

Several prominent personalities took part in the inaugural ceremony.

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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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Mangaluru police issue alert over fake traffic fine payment Apps and links

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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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