Kasaragod returns to normalcy: Prohibitory orders in Manjeshwar taluk
Kasaragod, Jan 4: The situation in the district which was disturbed during the protest called against the entry of women into Sabarimala temple returned to normal situation on Friday morning.
Since today morning, movement of people, vehicles is as usual and shops and business establishments remain open. But the situation in Manjeshwar taluk where stabbing and other incidents were happening even after protest has returned to normal condition. But the deputy commissioner has imposed prohibitory order under Section 144. The district administration also declared holiday for all schools in the taluk on Friday.
There was widespread violence in the taluk during protest on Thursday and it continued till late night. Last night, two persons at Kadambar in Manjeshwar and one person in Kumble were stabbed. Guruprasad (23) and Kiran Kumar (40) of Kadambar were attacked by a team of miscreants. Both of them were admitted to a hospital.
Another person Vasanth of Kumble was also stabbed and injured. The deputy commissioner has directed the authorities to take stringent action against those who involve in antisocial activities.
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ISRO launches its heaviest satellite on ‘Bahubali’ rocket
Bengaluru: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Wednesday successfully launched its heaviest satellite to date, marking a major milestone in India’s space programme.
According to a report published by The New Indian Express, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3)-M6 rocket lifted off with the 6.10-tonne BlueBird-6 Block-2 communication satellite of US-based AST SpaceMobile (AST and Science, LLC) and released it accurately in the 518.50 km altitude circular Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
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The launch took place at 8.55 am and the satellite released in its orbit at 9.11 am in what ISRO scientists described as a “textbook launch”.
ISRO Chairman V Narayanan reportedly said this was the third commercial launch using the LVM3 rocket and the first time it was used exclusively for a foreign communication satellite. He said that this mission was also the ninth launch mission of the LVM3, with all launches so far being successful.
Until now, ISRO’s heaviest launch was the 4.40-tonne GSAT-7R satellite placed in orbit in November 2025 for the Indian Navy. The BlueBird-6 satellite now surpasses that record, making it the heaviest payload launched by ISRO.
Explaining the BlueBird Block-2 Mission, the team said the satellite, which will be a part of a constellation of other similar satellites under the mission will provide faster 4G and 5G services and video calls. It also aims at enhancing network connectivity with locations where there were hassles earlier. AST SpaceMobile has launched five satellites, Bluebird 1-5 in September 2024, which provide continuous coverage across the US and other select countries.
As per the report, the LVM3-M6 has injected the satellite in the 518.50 km circular LEO orbit at a 53-degree inclination to the equator. It is just 1.5 km lower than the designated orbit, and is considered accurate. This precise placement is also an achievement marked by the ISRO team, said Narayanan.
The satellite had arrived at Sriharikota in October, and the launch was earlier postponed due to technical reasons before being successfully carried out on December 24, officials said.
