Valmiki's ideals relevant even today: MLA Lobo

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October 18, 2013

Mangalore, Oct 18: Valmiki Jayanthi was observed in a programme jointly organised by Dakshina Kannada district administration, Zilla Panchayat, Scheduled Class Welfare Department and Kannada and Culture Department, in association with DK Valmiki Nayaka Association at DK zilla panchayat auditorium here on Friday.

Presiding over the programme, Mangalore South MLA J R Lobo said that the views expressed in the Hindu epic Ramayana written by Valmiki were relevant even to this day.

“It has been comprehensively mentioned in the Ramayana how the administrative system of a country ought to be. If Valmiki Jayanthi should be observed in a meaningful manner, we have to implement the teachings and outlook described in Ramayana in our lives, by which a change can be brought in the entire system,” he said.

Speaking after inaugurating the programme, Mangalore North MLA Moidin Bava said that along with the celebration of Valmiki Jayanthi, the action undertaken by the government for the development of the society should be implemented in an appropriate manner.

Professor of History at Mangalore University Dr Hanuma Nayak delivered a lecture on the occasion.

DK Deputy Commissioner N Prakash, additional deputy commissioner K Dayanand, DK Zilla Panchayat CEO Dr Tulasi Maddideni, ITDP Project Co-ordinator Sabeer Ahmed Mulla, Deputy Director of Kannada and Culture department Chandrahas Rai and others were present on the occasion.

Students from Scheduled Caste community having scored above 85 percent marks in PUC were felicitated in the programme.

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Mangaluru trip turns tragic: 3 engineering college students drown in beach

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January 8,2025

Mangaluru, Jan 8: The serene beaches near Kulai Jetty under the limits of Surathkal police station turned into a scene of tragedy on Wednesday, January 8, as a group of four close friends saw their day of joy morph into heartbreak.

Three young men lost their lives in the unforgiving waves, while one narrowly escaped death, saved by the heroic efforts of local fishermen.

The victims have been identified as:

M. S. Manjunath (31), son of Shivlingappa, hailing from Upparigenahalli, Chitradurga district.

Shivakumar (30) from Shivamogga district.

Satyavelu (30) from JP Nagar, Bengaluru.

The sole survivor, Parameshwara (30), from Hangarga, Bidar district, now carries the weight of a harrowing ordeal and the devastating loss of his three closest friends.

These young men, all students of AMC Engineering College in Bengaluru, had embarked on a trip meant to create memories of joy and camaraderie. Driving overnight from Bengaluru, they reached Mangaluru on Wednesday morning. After breakfast at a local eatery, the group decided to visit the picturesque Kulai Jetty, seeking solace and adventure in the sea.

But their joyful outing took a tragic turn. While playing in the water, the four were caught in strong currents. Despite the swift intervention of local fishermen, only Parameshwara could be rescued in time. The lifeless bodies of Manjunath, Shivakumar, and Satyavelu were later found on the right side of the jetty, their dreams and futures cruelly cut short.

The Surathkal police, alerted to the incident, promptly arrived at the scene and began their investigation. The bodies were transported to AJ Hospital for post-mortem examinations, leaving their families and friends to grapple with the enormity of their loss.

A case has been registered at Surathkal Police Station. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable and dangerous nature of the sea, urging visitors to prioritize safety above all else.

What was meant to be a day of joy has left a void that can never be filled, as three grieving families now face the unbearable pain of losing their loved ones.

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