Two Rajasthani men in possession of drugs arrested in Mangalore
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Mangaluru: Barke police have arrested two men in connection with the possession and supply of narcotic substances and seized 174 grams of opium along with other valuables from them.
The arrested have been identified as Vasudeva alias San (48), originally from Jalore district of Rajasthan and currently residing in a rented house at Bhagavati Nagar, and Mangal Chaudhary (45), a native of Rajasthan living near Kudroli.
Acting on reliable information, Barke police sub-inspector Vinayak Thoragal and his team apprehended Vasudeva on Wednesday afternoon near the Gujarati School behind Bhagavati Nagar, Kodyalbail. During the search, opium marked in Rajasthani language as “Kalakadd” was found concealed inside the petrol tank cover of his two-wheeler. Upon questioning, Vasudeva revealed that he had purchased the narcotic from Mangal Chaudhary.
From Vasudeva, police recovered 174 grams of liquid opium valued at Rs 9,000, a mobile phone worth Rs 40,000, and a two-wheeler worth Rs 50,000. The total seized property is valued at Rs 99,000.
A case has been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Both accused were produced before the court, which has remanded them to judicial custody, police said.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
