Udupi: Hotel Manipal Inn on Sunday organised a felicitation ceremony for the students and academic achievers. The event was organised at the hotel premises here.

The program was inaugurated by Udupi MLA Raghupati Bhat. In his address, Bhat lauded the efforts of teachers in setting the bar of quality of education in Udupi.

“Because of the commitment of teachers we have been able to achieve great results over the years in academics. Our teachers take up their profession as a form of service, and this has reflected in the results. Quality of education in government schools has surpassed that of private schools.” He said.

Mangaluru MLA UT Khader also spoke at the event and added that these students are assets and they should not be limited to being assets to their parents but they should be an asset to the nation.

“They should reach top positions and obtain the love of the people. As the essence of all religions is the same, each one should embrace the quality of love, trust, and brotherhood. In this regard, such kinds of events are setting an example”, he added.

Udupi district’s SSLC toppers, Puneeth Nayak, Ayesha Ajwa, and Neha, who secured the maximum marks in the board exams, prominent ophthalmologist  Dr. Rohith Shetty and Manipal KMC’s 2019 Gold medallist Dr. Sufian Ibrahim were felicitated during the event.

Manipal KMC’s Dean Dr. Sharath Rao, State Government Employees Association District President Subramanya Sherigar,  General Manager of the Hotel Dr. Ramdas Prabhu, and student Prajna Prashanth were also honored during the occasion.

Businessman Gurme Suresh Shetty presided over the event. Former Minister Vinay Kumar Sorake delivered the Chief Guest’s address, while the Managing Director of the Manipal Inn, Ibrahim Maulana welcomed the guest.

Ilyas Kaup of the Marketing Department delivered the vote of thanks and Prashant Shetty compered the event.

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Vijayanagara: One man was killed and 12 others were injured after a truck hit vehicle they were traveling in on the National Highway 50 stretch on the outskirts of Koodligi in the district.

The accident victim, Madhu (27), is learned to have been an employee of Reliance Digital from Andhra Pradesh.

The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Bengaluru to Koodligi and the passengers are learned to have been seriously injured following the collision with the truck, which was found to have a Maharashtra registration.

Koodligi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mallesh Dodmani and Circle Inspector Prahlad Channagiri arrived at the accident spot on being informed of the accident.

The police officers and locals rescued the injured passengers and got them shifted to the Koodligi Government Hospital. Some of the passengers were reportedly taken to the Ballari Trauma Care Centre for further treatment.

A case has been registered at the Koodligi Police Station and the officers are investigating the incident.