Ullal: UT Khader inaugurates ‘Rani Abbakka Swabhimaan Ota’
Ullal: Dakshin Kannada District Incharge Minister, UT Khader on Saturday morning flagged off the ‘Rani Abbakka Swabhimaan Ota’ (Rani Abbakka Swabhimaan Marathon) here in Ullal.
The half marathon was organised by Department of Kannada and Culture, Department of Youth Empowerment and Department of Sports as a part of ‘Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava’ and was inaugurated from Rani Abbakka circle in Ullal.
21 km for men and 8 km for women was the distance set for marathon.
The marathon of men began from Abbaka circle and passed through Thokkottu, Kuttara, Noipaddu and ended at Konaje VV Stadium.
The women’s marathon also started from Abbaka circle and passed through Kuttara, Deralakatte and ended at Konaje VV Stadium.
Abbakka Rani or Abbakka Mahadevi was the queen of Tulunadu who fought the Portuguese in the latter half of the 16th century. She belonged to the Chowta dynasty that ruled over the area from the temple town of Moodabidri. The port town of Ullal served as their subsidiary capital.
Abbakka's memory is much cherished in her hometown of Ullal. The "Veera Rani Abbakka Utsava" is an annual celebration held in her memory.
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UAE issues multiple emergency alert to residents, visitors on phone warning of missile threat
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received multiple emergency alerts on their mobile phones in the early hours of Sunday, warning of a potential missile threat amid rising tensions in the region.
The alert, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), advised people to immediately seek shelter in the nearest secure building and stay away from windows, doors and open areas.
The message read: “Due to current situation, a potential missile threats, Seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building, and to steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await for further instructions. (MOI)”
The alert appeared in both Arabic and English and was circulated widely through the country’s emergency notification system.
The advisory comes as several Gulf countries remain on high alert following recent military developments in the region. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and follow official instructions until further updates are issued.
