Mangaluru: Tibetan Spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Thursday arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport for his two-day visit to the city where he will take part in a conference organised by All India Catholic School on Friday.
Dalai Lama arrived in the city on Thursday afternoon around 12.30 pm where he was welcomed by Mangaluru Assistant Commissioner Ravichandra Nayak, Deputy Police Commissioner Arunangshu Giri and Lakshmi Ganesh. He was also greeted by traditional Tibetan dance outside the airport.
In the wake of Dalai Lama’s visit security at the airport was beefed up at the Mangaluru International Airport and the Buddhist monk was escorted to a private hotel in the city where he will city in Zero Traffic amidst heavy security.
According to the reports Dalai Lama will take part in a conference organised by All India Catholic School at Father Muller Hall here in the city on August 30.
He is later expected to leave for Bengaluru on August 31 Saturday morning on flight.

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Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): A 26-year-old youth from this district has died allegedly by suicide in Chicago, US, recently, due to distress over debt, sources said on Saturday.
The family members of the deceased have requested that the identity of their relative be withheld, noting that his parents are senior citizens suffering from medical conditions.
Reacting to the incident, Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh expressed condolences and assured assistance for the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased.
"My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family. I request Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu to ensure smooth and hassle-free transport of the mortal remains," Lokesh said in a post on X.
An NRI community member from the US posted on social media that one of their members from Kurnool on Optional Practical Training (OPT) passed away in Chicago a few days ago.
He said Telugu Association of North America (TANA) had completed all necessary documentation and formalities to send the mortal remains to India for final rites.
He further requested assistance in expediting the cargo pickup, currently scheduled for Sunday, seeking an earlier arrangement considering the urgency.
(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)
