Dakshina Kannadigas have made K’taka proud in every field, Says former CM Sadananda Gowda
Karavali Ratna and Pratibha Puraskara ceremony held in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda on Saturday lauded the people of Dakshina Kannada district for their remarkable contribution to India’s economy and their achievements in banking, hospitality, art, literature, music, and cinema.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Karavali Ratna and Pratibha Puraskara ceremony organised by the Dakshina Kannadigara Sangha at Nayana Auditorium in Bengaluru.
“Institutions like Canara Bank, Vijaya Bank, Syndicate Bank, and Karnataka Bank were founded by people from Dakshina Kannada. They have played a crucial role in the country’s financial growth. Similarly, the district’s entrepreneurs have made their mark in the global hospitality sector. Even the globally acclaimed film Kantara is a creation of Dakshina Kannada’s talent,” Gowda said.
He also noted that Yakshagana, the traditional coastal art form, has gained international recognition.
“It was because of the blessings of the people of Dakshina Kannada that I got the opportunity to serve as the Chief Minister,” he added.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishwasantosh Bharat Swamiji appreciated the Sangha for honouring achievers from all faiths. “By awarding people from different religions, the association has set an example of peaceful coexistence. Those who try to create communal divides should study their own religious scriptures, as peace and harmony are the essence of every faith,” he said.
During the ceremony, Syed Mohammed Beary, Chairman of Bearys Group, Nekre Satishchandra Shetty, Elias Sanctis, and Soundarya Manjappa were presented with the Karavali Ratna Award for their achievements.
Presiding over the event, Sangha President K.C. Ballal urged the community to stay united and continue nurturing young talent. “We must carry this association forward by bringing together Dakshina Kannadigas living in Bengaluru and encouraging the next generation to take leadership,” he said.
Writer and thinker Dr. K.P. Putturaya, along with office-bearers of the association, were present at the event. Hema Prakash led the prayer, and Radha Keshav Hebbar proposed the vote of thanks.
The programme also emphasised the importance of education and moral values in building a better society. “Education is the foundation of stability. If one works hard with sincerity and does not harm or deceive others, success is certain. Doing good for society and nurturing humanity are the truest forms of religion,” Syed Beary said.
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NEET student hangs self in Rajasthan's Sikar
Jaipur (PTI): A student preparing for the NEET examination allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in a rented room in Rajasthan's Sikar on Friday, police said.
According to the police, the student allegedly hanged himself from a ceiling fan using his sister's scarf while one sister was attending coaching classes and the other was in the bathroom.
He had appeared in the NEET UG exam 2026, which was cancelled due to paper leak, they said.
Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar said that the deceased, identified as Pradeep Meghwal, was a resident of Kanika ki Dhani village in Jhunjhunu's Gudha Gaudji area.
He had been living in a rented room in Sikar's Jaldhari Nagar area with his two sisters while preparing for NEET over the last three years.
His elder sister later found him hanging and informed the landlord and police after bringing him down, officials said.
The SHO said the body was kept at SK Hospital mortuary, and a postmortem had not been conducted.
The student's father, Rajesh Kumar Meghwal, told police that Pradeep's NEET examination had gone well and the family was expecting him to score around 650 marks.
Former Rajasthan deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot expressed grief over the incident and linked it to anxiety among students after reports of irregularities and paper leaks in NEET 2026.
Pilot said repeated paper leak incidents and cancellation of examinations were affecting students' mental health and demanded a time-bound investigation and strict action against those responsible.
