Madikeri: Man, 3-year-old daughter killed in road accident
Madikeri: A 38-year-old man and her 3-year-old daughter were killed in a tragic accident involving a Maruti Omni and a Bolero Jeep , near Anekadu on the Kushalnagar-Madikeri National Highway on Wednesday.
The deceased has been identified as Rajesh Devaiah (38) and his daughter Nancy Bollamma (3), residents of Basavanahalli. The duo was reportedly traveling in an omni car.
It has been also learned that Rajesh who originally hailed from Kalur village in the district, and was currently residing in Basavanahalli near Kushalnagar.
The accident occurred while the duo was returning to Basavanahalli in an omni car after attending the christening ceremony of a relative in Madikeri. The Omni was struck by a Bolero Jeep, which was carrying plantation workers to Boikeri belonging to Chanakal Kaval of Periyapatna taluk. Rajesh's wife, Smita, was said to be following the Omni on her two-wheeler.
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While Rajesh died on the spot his daughter nancy succumbed at a Madikeri hospital.
Meanwhile, Bolero driver Arun, labor women Jayalakshmi and Neelamma also sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment at Kushalnagar hospital. A case in connection with the incident has been registered at the Kushalnagar police station.
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Mangaluru’s Karavali Utsava is back; Cultural, beach events lined up, here’s the complete schedule
Mangaluru: This year’s Karavali Utsava will commence on December 20, with a wide range of cultural, adventure, and tourism-focused programs planned across Mangaluru and other parts of the Dakshina Kannada district, Deputy Commissioner Darshan H.V. said.
He was speaking while presiding over a Karavali Utsava preparedness review meeting held at the District Commissioner’s office.
The main event will be held at the Karavali Utsava grounds in the city. In an effort to promote beach tourism, special programs will be organised at six beaches across the district, which include Panambur, Ullal, Someshwara, Sasihitlu, Tannirbhavi, and the Blue Flag Beach.
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Outlining the schedule, the Deputy Commissioner said adventure sports will be held at Sasihitlu Beach, while a wine, cheese, and cake festival will take place at the Tannirbhavi Blue Flag Beach.
A music festival and triathlon are planned at Tannirbhavi Beach. Football, volleyball and other sports events will be organised at Ullal Beach, cultural programs at Panambur Beach, and a music evening and yoga program at Someshwara Beach.
In addition, food festivals featuring a variety of local and regional cuisines will be held at all beaches. The Kala Parba program and a flower and floriculture exhibition will be organised at Kadri Park, while a film festival is also planned in Mangaluru city.
A football tournament will be held at Nehru Maidan on December 27 and 28, and special programs will be organised at Pilikula Nisargadhama. To attract tourists, helicopter joyrides have also been arranged, the Deputy Commissioner said.
The review meeting was attended by Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narvade Vinayak Karbari, Mangaluru Deputy Divisional Officer Meenakshi Arya, Deputy Commissioner of Police Mithun H.N., Deputy Conservator of Forests Antony Mariappa, and other officials.
