Bahrain to host World Kannada Cultural Convention

August 3, 2011

Mangalore, August 3: Bahrain is all set to host the two-day 8th World Kannada Cultural Convention 2011 for the second time from September 29. Organized by Kannada Sangha Bahrain and city-based Hrudayavahini monthly, the convention aims to bring children of Non-Resident Indian Kannadigas outside India closer to their language, literature and culture and provide platform for local artists to mingle with their counterparts settled in Bahrain.

The convention will be marked by kavighosti, hasya ghosti, madhyama ghosti, non-resident-Kannadiga ghosti and other cultural programmes such as bharathanatyam, dance drama, Yakshagana and music. Raj Kumar, president of Kannada Sangha, told reporters here on Tuesday that a performance by Sandalwood actors including Puneeth Raj Kumar will mark the finale of the two-day programme.

Senior politicians from Karnataka including the Union minister for external affairs S M Krishna are expected to attend the inaugural function on September 29. The Sangha has a history of 35 years and there are nearly 25,000 Kannadigas in Bahrain, he explained.

The highlight of the event will be an exhibition that focuses on education, housing and health. The person who will chair the convention will be selected in the third week of August. The organisers, as is the norm, will honour 14 persons, including 7 Horanadu and Non-Resident Kannadigas and equal number of achievers from Karnataka. Artists, litterateurs interested in taking part in the event may call 9343343239 on or before August 10.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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