Yeddy, Shobha, DVS, Ravi, other BJP leaders attend grand Reddy wedding

November 16, 2016

Bengaluru, Nov 16: Demonetisation may have sucked the cash out of the economy but did nothing to dim the lights of the big fat wedding of the season, the betrothal of the daughter of Gali Janardhan Reddy, former Karnataka minister and mining baron accused of multiple scams.

The pre-nuptial bash at the Palace Grounds here had much to pop eyes at but also to note the incongruity: huge sets capturing the grandeur of the Vijayanagar empire competed for attention with the recreated rusticity of a village, just as samba dancers from Brazil jostled with Kathakali artistes from Kerala. Among the lesser lights of the day was a paan counter, said to have cost a mere Rs 25 lakh to set up, handed out Janardhan Reddy's favourite Gulzar pan from Ballari.

The irony of this wedding bang amidst the current crackdown against the poor Rs 500 note could not have been lost. And to complete the irony, the pantheon of the BJP, state party president B S Yeddyurappa and former chief ministers Jagadish Shettar and DV Sadananda Gowda, Udupi-Chikkamagaluru MP Shobha Kandlaje, former minister CT Ravi attended the function, after having raised talk that they would stay away.

Sources privy to the arrangements estimated that Janardhan Reddy, who is facing multiple charges of illegal mining of iron ore, is spending around Rs 150 crore on the wedding tomorrow. However, a complaint lodged with the Income Tax Department estimated the figure to be around Rs 650 crore.

There were 180 bouncers to mind the show, and the menu was vegetarian with a lot of variety – south, north, east and west.

The celebrations started Tuesday night with a procession of dancers from India and abroad and foreigners in traditional attire welcoming guests. Stars and singers like Yash, Arun Sagar, Anushree, Haripriya, Shankar-Mahadevan, K S Chitra and Vijay Prakash entertained the audience. The bride's name is Brahmani and the groom's Rajeev Reddy.

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Kalladka also joined ....Bai deshbakthi karma paisa da piroudu

If they are not attending then who should attend ? They are the chelas of reddy brothers.

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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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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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