Kadaba: Three die in gruesome road accident

March 4, 2011

Kadaba, March 4: A ghastly accident involving a jeep and a tipper at Ramakunja village under Kadaba Police station limits on Friday morning left at least three people dead and six others injured, two among them seriously, police sources said.

Police identified the deceased as Podiya alias Padmayya Gowda (55), a resident of Kindovu in Bajathur, Kushalappa Gowda (40), a resident of Alankaur Nadumane and Shanthappa Kumbara (26), resident of Alankaru Sharavoor. While the earlier two died on spot, the third casualty occurred on the way to hospital, sources said.

The jeep was carrying nine persons in all. The injured have been identified as Jeep driver Devu Gowda, passengers Honnappa Gowada, resident of Ramakunja village, Prasad, resident of Alankar Marunthila, Guruva, resident of Ramakunja, Babu and Pavithra, residents of Konthur Belpadi. They have been admitted to different hospitals in Mangalore and Puttur.

According to sources, the accident took place when the jeep, which was transporting passengers from Alankar to Puttur, rammed into an oncoming tar laden lorry, in a bid to overtake a rig lorry.

A case has been registered at Kadaba police staion. CPI Puttur Rural is investigating the matter.

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Dakshina Kannada’s 8-year-old author debuts novel on world stage at Sharjah Book Fair

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November 24,2025

Sharjah, UAE: Ayisha Basheer Esra, a talented young writer hailing from Aramboor in Dakshina Kannada’s Sullia taluk, marked a significant milestone in her burgeoning literary career with the launch of her debut novel, The Betrayal of the Kingdom, at the Sharjah International Book Fair. The prestigious event, recognized as the world’s largest book fair, provided a fitting stage for the unveiling of Esra’s work.

The official release ceremony was conducted by Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Director of the Religious Affairs Office of the Sharjah Government and a distinguished member of the royal family, underscoring the significance of Esra’s achievement. Mrs. Lini Shivaprasad, Principal of GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah, had the honor of receiving the first copy of the novel.

The event was graced by the presence of numerous distinguished guests, reflecting the widespread recognition of Esra’s literary talent and the anticipation surrounding her debut novel. Among the notable attendees were Syed Panakkad Munawwarali Shihab Tangal, Dr. Mariam Al Shenasi, the UAE’s renowned writer and Head of Dar Al Yasmin Publications, Dr. K. K. N. Kurup, Retired Vice Chancellor of Calicut University and Historian, Sharjah Businessman Shamsuddin Bin Mohideen, Nizar Talangara, President of the Sharjah Indian Association, V. T Salim, Director of Silver Home Real Estate, Munir Al Wafa, MD of Lipi Publication Akbar, and other esteemed individuals.

At the remarkably young age of eight, Esra has already established herself as a prolific writer, authoring and publishing collections of short stories in addition to her newly released full-length novel. Her dedication to writing and her exceptional talent have positioned her as one of the youngest authors to achieve such literary success.

Esra is the daughter of Basheer and Haseena, residents of Aramboor, Sullia, and currently a student at Sharjah’s GEMS Millennium School. Her early accomplishments serve as an inspiration to aspiring young writers and a testament to the power of nurturing creativity from a young age.

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