Mangaluru: In observance of World Physiotherapy Day on September 8, the Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy (NIPT) under Nitte University organized a beach cleanup drive, "Swachh Sagar Abhiyan," at Tannirbavi Beach. The event was held in collaboration with Ramakrishna Ashram, Mangaluru.
The initiative was inaugurated by Nitte University Chancellor, Sri N.V. Hegde, who spoke on the significance of social responsibility among educational institutions. The event was presided over by Sri Jithakamanand Maharaj, President of Ramakrishna Ashram, Mangaluru.
Prominent figures such as Captain Ganesh Karnik and Yojaka India Coordinator Padmanabhan Panicker attended the event as Guests of Honour. Dr. Dhanesh Kumar, Principal of NIPT, welcomed the gathering, which included over 500 students, and spoke about the importance of World Physiotherapy Day. Event coordinator Prof. Rakesh Krishna delivered the vote of thanks, and Sruvatsa served as the master of ceremonies.
Senior volunteers from Ramakrishna Ashram, including Kamalaksha Pai, Yogish Kayartadka, Sachin Nallur, and Sajith, led the cleanup efforts, guiding 500 physiotherapy student volunteers in cleaning various sections of Tannirbavi Beach. Faculty members Dr. Purushottam Chippala, Dr. Jayesh, Dr. Nityal, Dr. Saumya Srivastava, and Aishwarya Nair also participated in the initiative.
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Bhatkal: An eight-year-old boy, Krithik, got caught amid the forceful sea waves and drowned off the Murdeshwar beach in the taluk on Monday.
The deceased boy was the younger son of KV Reddy, resident of Bidarahalli in Bengaluru.
Reddy and his family arrived at Murdeshwar on Sunday and spent the night here. On Monday morning, the children were playing on the beach near the temple, when a gigantic wave is learned to have hit the shore and washed away two people, Krithik and Vasantha (27).
While Krithik could not be saved, Vasantha was rescued and, found to be seriously ill, taken to the RNS Hospital.
Murdeshwar Police have registered a case and are probing the matter.
The officers have urged people to take precautions while playing on the beach.