Kambala thrills children at Srujanotsav

January 25, 2012

Mangalore, January 25: Children squealed with delight when buffaloes charged in the marshy water at the Kambala organised as a part of Srujanotsav at Pilikula on Tuesday.

The non-competitive, demonstrative Kambala was held to introduce the essence of Tulunadu to the young participants from various parts of India. As many as 10 pair of buffaloes participated in the race which was held in two marshy tracks in front of Guthu Mane at Pilikula.

Speaking to Deccan Herald, Bernard D'Souza from Gurupura said that he has participated in many Kambalas but this will be the memorable one, as it was performed for children. D'Souza and his pair of buffaloes Pandu and Raja have participated in many Kambalas since two years. “I feed them 2 kg horse gram in morning and evening. I also give them a hot water bath and massage,” says D'Souza.

Naveen Chandra Alva has brought his priced buffaloes Raja and Gopala which won him the gold medal at Kambala organised at Moodbidri recently.

“I spend Rs 800 every day for the pair of buffaloes. They are reared only for the Kambla purpose. Participating in Kambala is a matter of prestige,” he says.One could sense a feeling of unity and religious harmony as four Kambala participants were Christians, two were Muslims and the rest were Hindus.

“I loved the Kambala. It was entertaining as well as refreshing. It gives us a village feel, which is a rare experience for the children who live in city. I had heard about it but I saw it for the first time,” said Namrata from Mysore Bal Bhavan.

However, Shilpa from Maharashtra was not happy with what she saw. “The riders beat the buffaloes. It is wrong to seek pleasure by torturing animals,” she said.

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Mangaluru: Young medical store owner killed as lorry hits his motorbike

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January 7,2025

Mangaluru: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young medical store owner on Monday, January 6, near Tiblapadavu, Natekallu, located on the outskirts of the city.

The victim, identified as 25-year-old Ausaf, was the proprietor of Hajira Medicals and the son of Jaleel, a resident of Derlakatte.

The unfortunate incident unfolded as Ausaf was riding his bike from Derlakatte toward Tiblapadavu. Upon approaching a divider near Tiblapadavu, a lorry made a sudden turn, resulting in a collision between the motorbike and the rear of the lorry. Ausaf succumbed to his injuries on the spot.

Having completed his education a few years ago, Ausaf had taken up the responsibility of managing Hajira Medicals at Derlakatte Junction. He was well-known in his community for his dedication and service.

Authorities at the Mangaluru South Traffic Police Station have registered a case, and CCTV footage capturing the incident is under review. The tragic loss has left the local community in shock, mourning the untimely demise of a promising young entrepreneur.

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HMPV enters India: First case detected in 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru

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January 6,2025

Bengaluru: An eight-month old baby has been detected with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in a Bengaluru hospital on Monday, with reports going viral online. This is likely the first reported case of HMPV in the country after the recent spike in China.

The baby is reportedly undergoing treatment in a private hospital in northern Bengaluru.

The Karnataka state health department has maintained that there is no cause for concern.

"We don't know what strain of virus is spreading in China. Without knowing that, we cannot say that this reported case is concerning. We have been reviewing all influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) from December to check for any strain that is concerning. There is no such concerning spike across the state or country," said a well-placed source in the state health department.

The HMPV is a known virus (first discovered in 2001) that causes respiratory symptoms similar to that of a common cold, largely affecting children below the age of five. It is not a new virus.

Cases have been reported in the past, especially in the winter season, note experts and health department officials, making it not an immediate concern, unless an unusual spike is observed.

In December 2024, 714 suspected cases of HMPV were tested in 16 Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDLs) across the country, of which only nine were confirmed positive.

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