Bhatkal: Fisherman dies of drowning after slipping into sea
Local youngsters help trace the body
Bhatkal: A 40 year-old local fisherman died after drowning as he slipped into the sea from a docked ship at Bhatkal’s fishing dock here on Thursday afternoon.
The deceased has been identified as Uday Moger (40), who was working on a fishing boat. He was a resident of Karikal locality in Bhatkal.
According to the sources, Uday was attending nature’s call from the docked boat and lost balance and slipped into the waters.
He went missing after slipping into the sea. Local fishermen contacted prominent social workers of Bhatkal, Nazir Kashimji and Muazziz Kola seeking help for the rescue operation.
Both the social workers reached the spot along with a team local youngsters and swung into action to trace Uday.
After an hour of hard work the team finally traced Uday, but by then Uday had already breathed his last. Uday is survived by his wife and three chidren.
Local fishermen thanked the Muslim youngsters, Nazir Kashimji and Muazziz Kola for attending their call for help and reaching out to them.
In a video that is now being widely shared in local social media groups, members of local fishermen community are seen thanking and appreciating local Muslim youngsters for always attending such calls for help and lending support every time such incidents are reported.
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BJP wins Kinnigoli, Bajpe, Manki Town Panchayat elections
Mangaluru/Karwar: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recorded a series of electoral victories across coastal Karnataka and Uttara Kannada districts on Wednesday, securing clear majorities in the Kinnigoli, Bajpe, and Manki Town Panchayat elections.
In Mulki taluk, the BJP won the Kinnigoli Town Panchayat by securing 10 of the 18 wards, while the Congress won the remaining eight. This was the first election to the Kinnigoli Town Panchayat since it was upgraded four years ago. Polling was held on December 21, and the BJP crossed the majority mark in its maiden electoral contest.
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Following the declaration of results, BJP workers celebrated across Kinnigoli. MLA Umanath Kotian, BJP district vice-president Sunil Alva, Mulki Town Panchayat president Satish Anchan, Mandal president Dinesh Putran, and other party leaders took part in the victory celebrations.
In Mangaluru taluk, the BJP secured a clear majority in the first-ever elections to the Bajpe Town Panchayat. Of the 19 wards, the BJP won 11 seats, while the Congress secured four seats, the SDPI won three seats, and one independent candidate was elected. Vote counting was conducted at the Mangaluru Mini Vidhana Soudha.
In Uttara Kannada district, BJP-backed candidates won a decisive majority in the inaugural elections to the Manki Town Panchayat in Honnavar taluk. Of the 20 wards, two Congress-backed candidates had already been elected unopposed. In the remaining 18 wards where polling took place on December 21, BJP-supported candidates won 12 seats, while Congress-backed candidates won six, taking the Congress tally to eight seats in total.
The Manki results have drawn political attention as the town falls within the home region of district in-charge minister Mankal Vaidya. Despite the minister’s influence, BJP-backed candidates secured a comfortable majority. Party workers celebrated the victories by bursting crackers and distributing sweets, with local leaders stating that the outcome would strengthen the party’s position in the region.
