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Nudi Theru' to showcase DK culture at Vishwa Kannada Sammelana

March 5, 2011

Mangalore, March 5: As part of Vishwa Kannada Sammelana scheduled to be held in Belgaum, the district 'Nudi Theru' will start its journey from March 7 at Kadri Park here.

The 'Theru' (chariot), depicting the essence of Dakshina Kannada culture will leave the district with the intention to create awareness among the people about the event.

P Shivashankar, CEO of Zilla Panchayat told media persons at Zilla Panchayath auditorium here that preparations for the event have already begun. The chariot will be designed by city based Nisarga Institution. Tableaus showcasing rich tradition, culture and historic significance of the district will be sent to take part in Vishwa Kannada Sammelan, he said.

The chariot will visit selected historical places in Bantwal, Puttur, Sullia, Belthangady and Moodbidri. Thahasildars of respective taluks will receive the chariot along with prominent persons of various fields. It will leave the district on March 10 at 3 pm for Belgaum.

KV Raman, Director of Ranga Bharathi, Nithyananda Rao and Lakshmeesh of Manikrishna Swamy will be district representatives in the Sammelana.

A total of 50 prominent personalities of various fields such as science and technology, literature, fine arts, horticulture, theatre, environment, sports, agriculture etc representing Dakshina Kannada have been invited for the Sammelana.

He asked the people to participate in district tour of Chariot and to extend their cooperation for the success of Sammelana.

Mangala Naik, Assistant Director, Kannada and Samskrithi Department, KV Raman, Chandrashekhar Shetty and others were present.

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Hassan, Feb 26: A 35-year-old poachers died on the spot by his fellow man accidentally, mistaking him as animal at Yedikumari Kaginahere forest areas near Sakaleshpura in the district early hours Tuesday, police sources said.

The deceased has been identified as Harish.

The incident happened when ten poachers went hunting for wild animals in the Yedikumari Kaginahare forest areas.

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August 1,2020

Udupi, Aug 1: A girl child died five persons suffered injuries in a car accident today on National Highway-66 near Ambalpady in Udupi.

According to sources, two couples and children were travelling in the car from Mangaluru to Shikaripura when the tragedy took place. 

The speeding car rammed into the road divider and flipped over after the driver lost control over it near Ambalpady. 

Among the injured, the condition of a woman is said to be critical. She has been admitted to KMC Hospital in Manipal. The other passengers escaped with minor injuries.

A case has been registered at Udupi town traffic police station and investigations are on. More details are awaited.

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July 16,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 16: Eminent theatre personality and renowned vocalist Dr Subhadramma Mansur who had won many awards including the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava award died on Wednesday night, according to her family.

She was 81 and is survived by two sons and a daughter.

The family said she developed severe respiratory problems last night following which she was rushed to hospital, but died on the way.

Condoling her death, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said Dr Mansur had contributed to the theatre world for five decades. He also recalled her devotion to music as an eminent vocalist.

"I pray for her soul to rest in peace and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss," the Chief Minister said in his message posted on Twitter.

The veteran theatre personality from Ballari earned recognition for her roles in mythology-based dramas.

Connoisseurs of stage performances recall her memorable portrayal of Draupadi, a character from the Mahabharata.

Her depiction of Hemareddy Mallamma left a deep imprint on the audience.

Many awards were bestowed on her including the Rajyotsava Award, Nataka Akademi and Gubbi Veeranna Award and an honorary doctorate by the Srikrishna Devaraya University

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