Shri Ram Sene leader's teenage daughter hangs herself

coastaldigest.com news network

August 20, 2011

Mangalore, Aug 20: In a heart rending incident, a teen-age daughter of Shri Ram Sene leader Praveen Valke has ended her life by hanging herself for a trivial reason at her residence in the Dongerkeri area in the city here on Saturday.

The victim, Nidhi, was a Class IX student at prestigious school in the city.

It is said that girl took this extreme step after her mother denied her permission to visit her best friend's house to spend time.

Family sources said that Nidhi after returning from school in the afternoon expressed her desire to go to her best friend's house to play. However, her mother scolded her and asked to remain at home. Frustrated by this, Nidhi went to her room and hanged herself from ceiling fan.

One of the relatives of the victim said that Nidhi had been asking for an internet connection for the computer for several days and that her father Mr Valke had promised to fulfill her demand within few days.

A case has been registered at Mangalore North Police Station.

Comments

Add new comment

Coastaldigest.com reserves the right to delete or block any comments.
Coastaldigset.com is not responsible for its readers’ comments.
Comments that are abusive, incendiary or irrelevant are strictly prohibited.
Please use a genuine email ID and provide your name to avoid reject.

Udupi’s Kamini Island set for eco-friendly development to boost tourism

News Network

November 15,2024

Udupi: The Tourism Department is planning a major eco-friendly development initiative for Kamini Island, located near the Blue Flag-certified Padubidri End Point beach, aiming to attract more visitors while maintaining environmental sustainability.

Assistant Director Kumar CU emphasized that, given the island’s proximity to the Blue Flag beach, all development efforts will center around eco-friendly practices. “We are looking to enhance the Kamini River and the island’s surroundings by adding a hanging bridge, nature trails, and eco-friendly food courts offering traditional cuisine. Visitors will also be able to reach the island by pedal boats or kayaking,” he said.

The development project is estimated to cost between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore. Meanwhile, the Blue Flag beach, Padubidri, continues to see a steady flow of visitors. Vijay Shetty, manager of the beach, shared that tenders for food courts and water sports have been awarded to private parties. Recently, three new coracles have been introduced, which are proving to be a hit with visitors. Additionally, three more shelters are expected to be ready by November 20.

Shetty mentioned that the beach can now accommodate between 2,500 and 3,000 visitors daily, although footfall remains lower than other district beaches due to user fees and activity restrictions. “Initially, most visitors were from Mangaluru, but now nearly 40% come from other districts, showing a shift in the visitor demographics,” Shetty noted.

To further boost tourism and promote a healthy lifestyle, a Beach Carnival is set to take place on November 23-24, featuring the National Sea Swimming Championship and a sea marathon in collaboration with the Padubidri JCI, which is celebrating its golden jubilee. Cultural events will be held at the main beach, with some sports events taking place at the Blue Flag beach. Emphasis will be placed on making all activities environmentally friendly.

Comments