Shining Mangalore Kuwait wins KPL Season 2 under floodlights in Kuwait
Kuwait: The second season of the Karnataka Premier League (KPL) concluded under floodlights in Kuwait, with Shining Mangalore Kuwait emerging as champions after a strong run through the tournament.
The competition featured seven teams made up exclusively of players from Karnataka. Matches were played over two weeks and marked the first-ever floodlight cricket tournament organised for the Karnataka community in Kuwait.
In the first semifinal, MKCC faced Black Panther. After winning the toss and opting to field, MKCC restricted Black Panther to 28 for six in five overs. MKCC chased the target comfortably, winning by eight wickets. Husain Shaikh was named Man of the Match for his performance.
In the second semifinal, Shining Mangalore took on Ayansh Oriental 11. Electing to field, Shining Mangalore limited their opponents to 38 for five in five overs. They went on to chase the target successfully, winning by seven wickets. Rifaz Malik, who scored 17 runs off nine balls, received the Man of the Match award.
In the final, MKCC posted 51 for three in five overs. Shining Mangalore chased down the total with confidence, winning by eight wickets to clinch the championship trophy. Musthafa Kalladka was awarded Man of the Match in the final.
Melrick Dsouza was declared Man of the Series and Best Batsman for his consistent performances throughout the tournament. Rakesh Kumar of Black Panther was named Best Bowler. Siddik Ranthadka received the Best Fielder award, while Firoz Jeppu was recognised as Best Wicket Keeper.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Chief Guest Soudhan Shetty of Oriental Hotel, Satheesh of Karavali Hotel, Hussain Bava of Hotel Sangeetha, Naveen William, owner of MKCC, Shareef Vamanjoor of Amal Mustaqbal, Ibrahim Muloor of Kuwait Express Cargo, Latheef Vamanjoor of Time Zone Watches, Thameem Moosa Ullal, manager of Shining Mangalore, along with Bader Muneer Uchila, Sunil Dsouza and Ishwar Moolya.
The tournament was organised by Tuluva Brothers Kuwait, with coordination and support from Naresh, Ravi Poojari and Sourabh Shetty from Mangalore. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Clinton.
Organisers said the successful conduct of KPL Season 2 reflected the strong unity and passion for cricket among the Karnataka community in Kuwait and laid the groundwork for future editions of the tournament.
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Karnataka govt hints at increasing PHH ration card income limit
Bengaluru (PTI) The Karnataka government on Thursday indicated that it may hike the family income limit to obtain a Priority Households (PHH) ration card, considering rising costs.
Karnataka Health & Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao gave this indication in the Legislative Assembly, while replying to a question on behalf of Food and Civil Supplies Minister K H Muniyappa. He was responding to a question by senior BJP MLA C N Ashwath Narayan, during question hour.
"The current family annual income limit of Rs 1.20 lakh was fixed in 2017, it should certainly be accepted that the amount is less. From 2017, we are now in 2026. There is a need to revise this. It must be re-examined," said Rao, who previously served as Food and Civil Supplies Minister.
Noting that the Karnataka Administrative Reforms Commission, headed by senior Congress MLA R V Deshpande, has recommended increasing the income limit to Rs 3 lakh, he said, "The department will look into this."
Raising the issue, Narayan stressed the need for higher income limits as the cost of living in Bengaluru had risen.
Replying to Narayan's statement that 50 per cent of the urban population should get PHH or Antyodaya cards, citing the Food Security Act, the minister said the act meant for the country as a whole, while it varies for states.
Karnataka has 1.24 crore households with PHH ration cards, Rao said. "The Centre has identified 1.09 crore eligible families in Karnataka. But the state has exceeded this by 15.8 lakh families. In some rural areas, 95 per cent of the population is covered."
He also highlighted cases where ineligible people have obtained the card.
"There is demand for this card as it is considered the basis for obtaining other benefits like medical and other things. They don't want it for obtaining ration, but for other benefits," he said.
