Yenepoya students hold menstrual hygiene awareness program for children with special needs in Perla
Perla: An awareness programme on menstrual hygiene management for children with special needs was organised at Navajeevana Special School in Perla by the Department of Occupational Therapy, Yenepoya Faculty of Allied and Health Care Professions, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, in association with the school.
The initiative aimed to promote informed, dignified, and inclusive menstrual care practices for children with special needs by equipping parents, teachers, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals with practical knowledge and structured guidance.
The event was conducted under the leadership of Dr Dhayanithi K (OT), organising chairperson, with Dr Nevita Saha (OT) and Drs Anas (OT) and Saiyukta Chhetri (OT) as organising members.
In the first session, Dr Nevita Saha explained menstruation as a normal physiological process, outlining its biological basis and emphasising the importance of menstrual hygiene, particularly for children with special needs who require predictable routines and consistent support. The session included demonstrations and reverse demonstrations to help participants understand step-by-step hygiene practices.
The second session focused on managing menstrual discomfort. Occupational Therapy students demonstrated simple exercises to relieve menstrual cramps, including child’s pose, cat–cow rolls, sphinx pose, half frog pose (left and right), hip circles, knee-to-chest exercises and the lying butterfly position. Each exercise was explained methodically to ensure ease of comprehension and practical application in both home and school environments.
As part of the programme, menstrual hygiene kits were distributed to over 25 students. The kits included sanitary pads, panty liners, disposable bags, sanitizer, tissues, wet wipes, extra underwear, a menstrual calendar and an educational pamphlet. The contents were explained clearly to children, parents, teachers, caregivers, and rehabilitation professionals to ensure effective and safe usage.
The programme witnessed active participation from over 30 children with special needs, along with more than 50 parents, caregivers, special educators and rehabilitation professionals participated in the programme. The event was supported by four assistant professors and 15 final-year Occupational Therapy students.
Concluding the event, Participants appreciated the initiative for addressing an important but sensitive topic and emphasised the need for continued awareness, confidence, and overall well-being among children with special needs.
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Udupi: Woman, bank employee arrested in property tax fraud case
Udupi: Udupi City Police have arrested two persons, including a woman, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of property tax funds belonging to the Udupi Municipal Council.
The accused have been identified as Shalini, who was working as a tax consultant outside the municipal office, and Ganesh, a bank employee.
According to police, Anand Suvarna had paid Rs 34,730 towards 12 years of property tax for his building in Kalmadi to Shalini on October 16, 2025. She reportedly issued him a receipt acknowledging the payment.
However, when Suvarna recently checked the status of the payment on the property tax portal, he found that the amount had not been credited and was still shown as pending. He then brought the matter to the notice of the Municipal Commissioner, who verified that the payment had not been recorded.
During questioning, Shalini allegedly admitted to the lapse. On February 16, 2026, she generated a new challan in Suvarna’s name and paid Rs 35,213 towards the dues.
Police said a case has been registered at the Udupi City Police Station against the accused for allegedly misappropriating tax money and defrauding the government by affixing the seal of Union Bank on the challan without remitting the amount initially received from the taxpayer.
Further investigation is under way.
