One dies, several houses collapse in rain

June 29, 2011

Mangalore, June 29: One person is suspected to have been killed in a rain-related accident and at least five houses were damaged partially or fully since Monday evening.

Dakshina Kannada district received an average rainfall of over 115 mm and the water level in the Nethravathi rose by another one metre in Bantwal.

Meanwhile, two trees fell on Mangalore-Moodbidri Road at Parari near Vamanjoor at 2 a.m. on Tuesday bringing down four electric poles. Traffic disruption was minimal as vehicles could move by the edge of the road.

The Deputy Commissioner's office here received information that Dhanapala, son of Marappagouda died when he was trying to wash his legs in a pond at Devachalla on Subramanya-Sullia Road in Sullia taluk.

Subramanya police said the man, a daily wage worker, had gone for work at another farmer's compound. After handling organic manure, he had gone to wash his hands and legs in the pond unmindful of the heavy rain. Fire and Emergency Services personnel fished out the body subsequently from the 20-foot deep pond.

In the same taluk, the house and the compound wall of Ratnavathi, wife of Krishnoji Rao was damaged in rain with loss estimated at Rs. 68,000. At Ajjavara village of the taluk, the tiled house of Hussain collapsed while that of Isamma in Kadaba too fell. The tiled house of Gulabi, wife of Rama in Badaga-Ulipady, collapsed when a tree fell on it in the Gurupura Hobli . In Chitrapura, Mulky, the tiled house of Sundari collapsed.

The water level in the Nethravathi and Kumaradhara rivers rose by four meters to 18 metres by Tuesday morning. The maximum water level for Nethravathi is 29.5 metres and for Kumaradhara is 28.5 metres.

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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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