Rains subside in Dakshina Kannada; family evacuated after landslide; body found in river

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August 20, 2018

Mangaluru/Puttur, Aug 20: After pounding the coastal district hard for almost a week, the monsoon rains subside in Dakshina Kannada even as mudslides disconnected some remote villages from rest of the district.

The water level in most of the rivers in Dakshina Kannada is also slowing receding. The level in the Kumaradhara in Puttur is 23.5 m; the danger level is 26.5 meters. The level in the Nethravati in Bantwal is 7.6 m. A few days ago it had crossed the danger mark of 8.5 m.

Meanwhile, the local police found the body of a 40-year-old man by the side of Kumaradhara river in Pajjadka of Alankaru village near Kadaba. The police suspect that he slipped into the river at Sakleshpur in Hassan district. Efforts are on to identify him.

On Sunday, the Kadaba police rescued five-member family that was trapped in a farmhouse located at the foothills of Puttila in Bilinele village of Puttur taluk.

The police said they rushed to the spot in the morning after reports of landslip in a part of the farmland belonging a farmer’s family. The landslip cut off the mud track connecting their house to the main road. Fearing more landslips, the police moved him and his family to the house of a relative of theirs staying on top of the hill.

According to the police, two coconut trees and 10 arecanut trees in Gunapal Gowda’s farm were swept away following the landslide. There was no harm to around 40 households staying at an elevated portion in the area, the police said.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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