Udupi: Boat capsizes off Koderi beach, nine fishermen rescued
Udupi (PTI): A fishing boat capsized due to giant tidal waves, five nautical miles off the Koderi beach in Udupi district on Friday, police sources said.
All the nine fishermen on board were rescued by fishermen from other boats. One of the fishermen, who was trapped in the net, was brought out after great effort, sources said.
The fishermen on board six boats who were fishing nearby the capsized boat, named Durgaparameshwari, swung into action and saved all the fishermen. They also pulled the overturned boat, which was being washed away, with ropes and brought it safely to Maravanthe fishing port, sources said.
A boat had capsized at Karkikali in Madikal in the same area on July 31 last, in which two fishermen lost their lives.
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Those against Constitution are speaking about changing it, says Karnataka CM
Bengaluru, Nov 26: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said those against the Constitution are speaking of changing it, while he and his party are fighting to safeguard it.
He was speaking on the sidelines of an event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution.
"Those who are against the Constitution, they are telling it (about changing the Constitution). Recently Swamiji of the Pejawar Math in Udupi had also spoken about the need for amending the Constitution. I don't know...we are fighting to ensure that the Constitution should not be changed," Siddaramiah said in response to a question.
Addressing reporters here, he said, "About 106 amendments have been made to the Constitution so far. We are celebrating 75 years (of adopting the constitution). Probably India's is the longest (written) Constitution in the whole world."
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Noting that it has been 75 years since the country adopted its Constitution, the CM said whether it is central or the state government or the local bodies, they have to function in accordance with the Constitution and uphold its principles.
Pointing out that his government has made it compulsory for students to read the preamble of the Constitution at schools and colleges, he said, "Every child should understand the preamble of the Constitution, its principles, and should function according to it. Everyone should be aware of the rights and duties that have been provided under the Constitution. So we observe the constitution day. It is a pious day."
