39th All India Universities athletics: Host Mangaluru leads

Alva’s athletes shine in the event

Vartha Bharati | 26-11-2018 | 23:55:00 IST

Poonam Rani, Jay Shah

Moodabidri, November 26: Host Mangaluru university athletes have continued their winning spree on the third day of the 39th All India Universities athletics competition, organized jointly by the Alva’s Education Foundation and the Mangaluru University at Swaraj Maidan here on Monday.

Mangaluru University’s Alva’s athlete Poonam registered a new record in javelin throw by throwing 53.67 mts, while Jai Shah Kuta of Mumbai University made a new record in triple jump. Poonam has beaten the 52.64 mts record made by Annu Rani of CCSU of Meerut in 2013, while, Jay Shah has jumped 16.36 mts to break the previous record of 16.05 mts of Sreejith Mohan of Alvas in 2017.

On Sunday, total three new records were made and on Monday, one new record was registered. With this, total five new records were registered in two days. On the first day, Ilakiya Dasan of Alvas created a record in 100 mts race and honoured with ‘Fastest Runner’ title. Out of five records, Alva’s college students have got two records. In 400 mts running race, Rohan D Kumar of Alvas got the second prize, while Vanam Sharma of Alvas got the silver medal by throwing discus 51.76 mts and Praveen got the second place in triple jump by jumping 16.05 mts.

Result

Javelin Throw (Women)

1.       Poonam Rani- Mangaluru University -53.67 mts- New Record
2.       Saloni- MJPR University, Bareilly – 48.25 mts
3.       Pushpa Jakhar- MES University, Bikaner- 47.44 mts

Triple Jump (Men)

1.       Jay Shah- Mumbai University- 16.36 mts – New Record
2.       Praveen- Mangaluru University- 16.05 mts
3.       G Kiruba- Anna University-15.78 mts

Third Day Result

20 km Walkathon (Women)

1.       Raveena-2,550- Maharshi Dayananda Univeristy, Rotak- 1:43:58:64
2.       Sonal Sukhwal-2,815- Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur-1:47:14:53
3.       K.M Priyanka-2,600- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam-1:49:21:85

Discus Throw (Men)

1.       Benake Keerthi Kumar- Shivaji University- 52.59 mts
2.       Vanam Sharma- Mangaluru University- 51.76 mts
3.       Paramjeet- Kalinga University-49.22 mts   

400mts Running (Men)

1.       R Rajesh- Madras University- 47.68 seconds
2.       Rohan D Kumar- Mangaluru University- 48..02 seconds
3.       Kadam Rahul- Mumbai University- 48.12 seconds

400mts Running (Women)

1.       Shalini V.K- Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam- 54.21 seconds
2.       Jerine Joseph - Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam- 54.45 seconds
3.       R Vitya- Bharathiar University- 54.48 seconds

Alvas get gold in Decathlon

1.       Krishna Kumar- Mangaluru University (6,906 points)- New Record
2.       Vikas Kaushik- Kurukshetra University - 6,525 points
3.       Anuj Sangwan- Punjab University, Patiala- 6,354 points

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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe

02-03-2026 ¦ 02-03-2026 IST

Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.

The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.

“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.

The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.

The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.