UT Khader's selfless deed earns him praise

July 7, 2014

Mangalore, Jul 7: Known for his benevolence and humane nature, health minister U T Khader once again proved he was a humanitarian by rushing to help wounded victims of an accident setting aside all other matters.

When a couple were gravely injured after being hit by a passing vehicle while they were crossing the road near Mekhri Circle in Bangalore on Sunday, Mr Khader who was passing by in his vehicle, came to the rescue of the aged couple who were bleeding due to their injuries.

The incident which involved 71-year old Hariharan and his wife 64-year old Shantha, saw the timely rescue of the couple by Mr Khader who immediately sent the couple to NIMHANS institution for treatment in his vehicle.

Following this, he hired an auto rickshaw to proceed towards his prior destination. His driver took the couple to the hospital and got them admitted there.

The people who witnessed the incident and his selfless deed at a time of emergency were amazed by this, and were in praise of the minister.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Elusive bamboo shrimp resurfaces in Mangaluru estuary after 70 years

News Network

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.

Comments