Pilikula Kambala concludes

February 14, 2011

Mangalore, February 14: The Kambala (buffalo race) at the Nethravathi-Phalguni Jodukere Kambala at Pilikula organised by Pilikula Niasargadhama Society and Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Zilla Kambala Samiti at Moodeshedde concluded on Sunday.

Buffaloes of Salethur Kuntadka Monappa Gowda won the first prize in Kanehalage category. The buffalos were driven by Guruvayanakere Ramlan. Kedubari Guruvappa Poojary bagged the second prize in the same category.

Hagga Hiriya: Moodbidri Karinje Vinu Vishwanatha Shetty (First) and Sukumar Shetty (Second).

Hagga Kiriya: Moodbidri Hosabettu Erimaru Barke Chandrahas Sadhu Sanil bagged the prize.

Adda Halage: Haleppady Mundottu Sathish Gatty and Eedu Makkila Sanath Kumar Jain bagged first and second prizes respectively.

Negilu Hiriya: Alevoor Thenku Mane Raghu Shetty and Sanur Sundara K Acharya won the prizes.

Negilu Kiriya: Boladaguthu Sathish Shetty and Sujal Shailesh Kumar emerged on top.

More than 100 teams from different parts of the two districts participated in the event.

The event began with the trial runs in “Negilu” section, where the rider runs along with the buffalos holding the plough.

This was followed by runs with the races where the buffalos are tied by rope and also the “Halige” section where the rider stands on a wooden plank.

The event's highlight was the “Kanalige” section. Here the rider has to press the wooden plank and make the water splash and touch the banner tied about 7 feet from the ground.

The event was inaugurated by MLA Abhayachandra Jain.

J.R. Lobo, Executive Director, Pilikula Nisargadhama, HJ Bhandary, Director, Dr Jeevandhar Ballal, President, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Zilla Kambala Samiti, Dr KV Rao were among those who participated in the function.

A hen show was also held during the event.

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Badria Vision 2028: Phase I Project Launched at Campus Ceremony

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January 19,2026

Mangaluru: The Phase I project of Badria Vision 2028 was formally launched at a ceremony held at the Badria Campus on January 17, marking an important step in the institution’s long-term development roadmap.

The programme was attended by P.B. Abdul Hameed, Secretary of the MEA, and P.C. Hasir, Correspondent of the MEA, who presided over the event and underscored the institution’s commitment to growth and academic excellence.

Office-bearers of the Badria Alumni Association were present in large numbers, including A.K. Sajid (President), Shamsuddin and S.M. Farooq (Vice-Presidents), Shaheed (General Secretary), and Khaleel (Treasurer), reflecting strong alumni engagement in the initiative.

The gathering was blessed by Sayyid Shamsuddeen Basith Thangal Kukkaje, Qateeb of Zeenat Yatheem Bakshi, who led a special dua seeking divine guidance and success for the project.

The ceremony also witnessed the participation of prominent alumnus and local corporate professional Abdul Latheef, along with alumni members Naushad, Kalandar, Safwan, members of the core committee, and several other former students.

A key moment of the event was the formal handover of a cheque to Ameen Woodland Architect, signalling the immediate commencement of construction work under Phase I of the project.

Organisers said the launch of Phase I reflects a shared vision, institutional unity, and collective resolve to realise the objectives of Badria Vision 2028.

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