A special Deepavali for special children

October 25, 2011

Mangalore, October 25: There was a glow of happiness on the faces of special children staying in the Sanidhya Residential School here on Monday evening.

They had someone to care for them for this year's Deepavali and the festival mood had set in for special school campus, thanks to Manjunath Friends Circle of Kadri Hills, Mangalore.

Members of this Circle spent time with the special children on the eve of Deepavali and distributed sweets, apart from bursting of crackers and fireworks.

Inaugurating the special event Coastal Development Authority Chairman Nagaraj Shetty said that it was the responsibility of civil society to take care the children, who were suffering from different disabilities for no fault of their own.

Appreciating the effort to of the Circle in organising 'a meaningful Deepavali celebration' in association with Sandhya, he said that such tradition should continue.

Speaking on the occasion Mangalore City Corporation Commissioner Harish Kumar said that institutions like 'Sanidhya' are doing a good job by looking after those children who were neglected in the society.

Mahabal Marla, president of the school, presided over the function. Youth congress leaders Praveen Alva, Vishwas Das and others were present.

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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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