CM inaugurates Kannada Nudi Theru -Jagruthi Jhata at Sullia

October 12, 2011

Mangalore, October 12: Chief Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Kannada Nudi Theru -Jagruthi Jhata at Sullia in the presence of senior litterateurs, thinkers and political leaders.

The event is being organised by the Kannada Development Authority (KDA) in association with Dakshina Kannada and Udupi district administrations.

The stage programme was inaugurated by Karnataka Rathna Dr D Veerendra Heggade. Jnanpith awardee Chandrasekhara Kambar flagged off 'folk art rally'. Sullia MLA S Angara will preside over the function. Kannada and Culture Minister Govinda M Karajola, District-in-charge minister Krishna J Palemar, Muzrai Minister Dr V S Acharya were the chief guests.

The four-day long Nudi Theru -Jagruthi Jhata, which will be moving through important towns in Dakshina Kannada and Udpi districts, till October 15, reached Puttur around 3:00 before heading towards Belthangady for halt.

On Thursday, after finishing stage programme, the Jatha will be moving to Bantwal at 1:00 pm.

On Friday morning the Jatha will be arriving in the city of Mangalore and cultural programmes will be held at Town Hall.

Around 2:30 pm on the same day Nudi Theru will reach Moodbidri and will spend night in Karkala.

On Saturday, the Nudi Theru is expected to get a rousing welcome in Udupi at 10 am.

The valedictory programme will be held on the same day at 4 pm at Govt. Pre-University College in Kundapur under the presidentship of KDA Chairman Mukhyamantri Chandru.

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19-year-old student from Udupi dies of heat stroke in UAE

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September 16,2024

In a heart-breaking incident, 19-year-old Shaun D'Souza, a native of Vittalwadi in Udupi's Kundapur taluk, tragically lost his life in the UAE due to heat stroke.

Shaun, the beloved son of Elias Cyril D'Souza and Pramila D'Souza, originally from Hosabettu, Moodbidri, had been pursuing his college education in the UAE.

He was admitted to a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah, approximately 115 km from Dubai, after collapsing from heatstroke. Despite receiving immediate medical attention, Shaun breathed his last on Sunday, September 15.

He is deeply mourned by his parents and two siblings. The family, who had been residing near St. Mary's Church in the UAE, are grappling with the profound loss. Shaun’s father, Elias, works as a manager for a private company, while his mother, Pramila, is an accountant.

The local community has come together to offer their support and condolences in this time of sorrow.

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Mangaluru: 5 miscreants held for pelting stones at masjid near Surathkal

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru: Police have arrested five miscreants belonging to saffron outfits for pelting stones at a masjid at Katipalla near Surathkal on the outskirts of the city last night.

The arrested have been identified as Bharat, Chennappa, Nitin, Manu and Sujit all residents of Surathkal and surrounding areas. Among them, Bharat is said to be a rowdy sheeter.

The miscreants, who came on two motorbikes late on Sunday night, pelted stones at Masjidul Huda, located at 3rd block of Katipalla on the eve of Miladunnabi.

Confirming the incident, City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that investigation is in progress and a case has been registered at Surathkal police station.

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