Kundapur: Srilahari Devadiga, a student of Kundapura Sri Venkataramana English Medium High School, secured the second position in the state and the first position in Udupi district by scoring 624 marks in the SSLC examination. 

She is the daughter of Shridhar Devadiga, a businessman, and Lalitha S, a typist in the Kundapur City Planning Authority.

Srilahari has been attending Venkataramana School since first grade and scored 125 in Sanskrit, 100 in Kannada, 100 in English, 100 in Science, 100 in Social Studies, and 99 in Mathematics. Despite not taking any tuitions, Srilahari attributed her success to her daily study routine and the encouragement of her parents, family, and teachers.

Expressing her joy at her daughter's achievement, Lalitha Sridhar Devadiga said that Srilahari studied diligently and did not go to tuitions, except for home lessons. 

Srilahari expressed her desire to continue in the science department and pursue a career as a doctor. She also stated that achieving a score of 620 was expected to be high and she is pleased to have secured the first position in the district.

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Kasaragod: The Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) Kasaragod Deanery, in collaboration with the Christ King Youth Movement (CKYM) Kayyar, is all set to host the highly anticipated cultural and arts festival, Kalotsav-2025. The event will take place at Christ the King Church grounds in Kayyar on January 11 and 12.

According to a release from CKYM Kayyar, the festival will commence at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, and will continue on Sunday, January 12, from 11:00 AM until 10:30 PM.

Kalotsav-2025 promises a spectacular celebration of creativity, entertainment, and community engagement, with an array of cultural performances, family entertainment activities, exciting games with prizes, and a variety of competitions. Featured events include face painting, stand-up comedy, bottle painting, singing, dance, and more.

All Konkani speaking people from across 16 parishes under the Kasaragod Deanery will participate in the festivities, making it a grand showcase of talent and unity.