Second edition of three-day India Paddle Festival at M'luru's Sasihithlu beach to begin from March 7
Mangaluru: The India Paddle Festival, an international Stand-Up Paddle (SUP) event, is set to return for its second edition being held at the Sasihithlu Beach in Mangaluru for three days from March 7.
The festival, organised by Surfing Swami Foundation and presented by Karnataka Tourism, is expected to see the participation of top international SUP athletes, regional competitors and water sports enthusiasts.
The event will showcase top-level competitions, community races, and workshops, catering to both professional athletes and amateur enthusiasts.
Surfing Swami Foundation Director Dhananjay Shetty stated that last year’s event was a turning point for their paddlers, providing them with invaluable exposure to international competition. "Bringing back the India Paddle Festival is a testament to the growing SUP and surfing culture in India,” he added.
Tristan Boxford, CEO of the APP World Tour mentioned that India has immense potential for stand-up paddling, with its massive coastline and growing community of passionate athletes. “We look forward to seeing top-tier talent from around the world compete in Mangaluru, further inspiring the next generation of paddlers in India,” Boxford said.
For registration and event details, visit https://indiapaddlefestival.com/
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Intensive spot inspection underway in dense forest Area in Dharmasthala
Witness identifies suspected mass burial sites
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Belthangady: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the Dharmasthala mass burial case has taken the prime witness and complainant into the dense forest area near the Netravati bathing ghat in Dharmasthala to conduct a detailed spot inspection.
Under tight police security, the witness was brought to the bathing ghat area around noon. He initially pointed out a specific location near the ghat, following which the officers led him into the thick forest nearby for further verification.
The inspection inside the forest has been going on for over an hour. The witness is believed to have buried multiple bodies in this region, and SIT officers are now working to identify and mark these suspected sites.
Sources say that the forest area inspection may continue for several more hours. Based on the witness's statements and identification of the locations, the police are marking the spots. Officials have indicated that this is the preliminary phase of the process, focusing on identifying potential burial sites. In the next phase, excavation and recovery of the bodies are likely to begin.
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