Twenty-nine students of the Shepherds' International Academy, Attavar, in the city won gold, silver and bronze medals in the 20th state-level Open Karate Championship 2023, organised by Shorin Ryu Karate Association at the Swami's Strength Training Center, Samaja Mandira, in Moodbidri on September 9.

On Saturday, at the University College campus in Mangaluru, Dr. Shamsul Islam, a retired Associate Professor of Political Science from the University of Delhi, unveiled posters containing the names of four significant incidents in the state and the names of 132 martyrs from Karnataka who participated in the First War of Indian Independence in 1857. This event was organized as part of the 'BV Kakkilaya Inspired Oration for 2023' on the topic of "Joint Martyrdoms, Joint Heritage of 1857 War of Independence" by the BV Kakkilaya Foundation.

Mangaluru: Many parts of India, including parts of Kananda-speaking states, witnessed revolts against the British Raj following the mutiny of 1857. The following 132 names of the martyrs of the 1857 War of Independence are from Karnataka (hundreds of martyrs remain unaccounted for). These included Hindus-Muslims-Sikhs as well as people of all Castes and sections, women included. These names have been gathered from Dictionary of Martyrs: India’s Freedom Struggle 1857-1947, v. 5, Ministry of Culture, Government of India & ICHR, 2018. It is based on contemporary British official documents including ‘Mutiny Records’. This list has been compiled by Dr. Shamsul Islam, former Associate Professor of Delhi University, and published as a Poster during the BV Kakkilaya Oration 2023, held at University College, Mangalore on September 9, 2023.

In a remarkable feat, Wasil Kasim, a first-year student enrolled in the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science program at Bearys Institute of Technology, Mangalore, secured the bronze medal in the 105 kg category at the prestigious Visvesvara Technological University (VTU) Powerlifting Competition.

Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has called for the establishment of well-equipped special physiotherapy units in all primary health centers (PHCs) across the state. He emphasized the importance of physiotherapy as a significant form of medical treatment during his inaugural address at the two-day 'Mangalore Physiocon International Physiotherapy Conference' titled 'Connect to Unlock the Potential of Physiotherapy.' The event was organized by the South Canara Physiotherapy Teachers Association and held at the TMA Pai International Convention Centre in Mangaluru.

 Ibrahim bin Fahim Shahbandri, a young talent from Bhatkal represented India at the International Qur'an Memorization Competition organized by the Saudi government in Makkah and secured the second position in his category.

The elections for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and 4 other committee members of the 24th term of the Mangaluru City Corporation will take place on September 8th at 12:00 PM, announced the MCC in a release.

 Karnataka Governor Tavar Chand Gehlot is set to embark on a visit to the Dakshina Kannada district on September 8 (Friday), as announced by his office in a press release.