Thirthahalli tense as shop owned by Nanditha's father is gutted

December 13, 2014

Thirthahalli, Dec 13: The town, still recovering from the death of 14-year-old girl Nanditha K?B, is tense again after a fire gutted the grocery shop owned by her father, T G Krishnappa, in the early hours of Friday.

According to local residents, the incident took place at around 2.30 am. Noticing flames, they informed Krishnappa and tried to douse the fire. However, grocery items worth lakhs of rupees were destroyed. The fire started at the back of the shop, while the front door remained intact. The Thirthahalli police have registered a case.

The fire incident comes close on the heels of the CID submitting an interim report stating that Nanditha committed suicide by consuming a poisonous substance, unable to cope with English medium education. She was a class 8 student at the government high school in the town. Her father had lodged a complaint alleging abduction, molestation and murder on October 31. But the police ruled out all these allegations.

Superintendent of Police Kaushlendra Kumar visited the shop at 5 am on Friday. He said, œThe investigation is on and two teams have been formed to nab those responsible. Nobody has been arrested so far. Security has been beefed up in the town.

With regard to the fire, he said, œShort circuit is not the cause at all. It seems like some miscreants have done this deliberately. We will find out the truth shortly.

As news of the fire spread, a crowd gathered at the shop. Heated arguments were exchanged between Irfan, who was interrogated in the Nanditha case, and Krishnappa. It is said that they manhandled each other. The police brought the situation under control. Both families have lodged police complaints against each other.

Krishnappa said that he has failed to get justice in the case relating to his daughter's death. œThose who killed my daughter are being protected. I will meet the chief minister, seeking justice, soon.

Incident echoes in Council In the Legislative Council in Belagavi, BJP members demanded that the police give protection to the parents of Nanditha.

Krishna Bhat and Ganesh Karnik raised the issue on Friday. They said that the police had failed to give adequate protection to the victim's family. The shop owned by the girl's father was set on fire and the family has lost its source of livelihood, they said. They demanded that the Nanditha murder case be handed over to the CBI for a probe.

Social Welfare Minister H Anjaneya said Home Minister K J George would give a reply in the House on the matter.

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Fusion-2K25: Melkar Women’s College Celebrates 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony

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December 17,2025

Melkar, Dec 17: The 17th Annual Day and Graduation Ceremony of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, themed “Fusion-2K25,” was celebrated with dignity and enthusiasm, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s academic journey. The programme reflected the college’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, character building, and the holistic development of students.

The event was inaugurated by Mr. Asif Mohammed, whose presence greatly enriched the occasion. The celebration was further graced by the chief guests Mr. P. B. Ahmed Mudassir and Mr. Nissar Fakeer Mohammed, along with the distinguished guests of honour Mr. B. A. Nazeer and Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar. In their inspiring addresses, the guests encouraged the graduating students and appreciated the dedicated efforts of the management, faculty, and students.

The annual report was presented by the Principal, Mr. Abdul Majeed S, highlighting the institution’s academic progress, notable achievements, and extracurricular accomplishments during the academic year.

The presidential address was delivered by the esteemed Chairman of Melkar Women’s PU and Degree College, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasized the vital role of education in empowering women and shaping responsible citizens. He also stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and perseverance in achieving success.

Cultural programmes and academic recognitions formed an integral part of the celebration, showcasing the talents and achievements of the students. The graduation ceremony was a proud moment for the outgoing students as they were formally conferred degrees and wished success in their future endeavours.

Ms. Mashmooma Fathima served as the Master of Ceremonies. The welcome address was delivered by Ms. Fathima Nida, and the programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Ms. Ayisha Suhana.

The event successfully achieved its objectives and was highly appreciated by the guests and attendees.

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Major facelift for Mangaluru's sporting heart: Mangala Stadium set for 2-month closure to upgrade synthetic track

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December 15,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 15: Educational institutions in Mangaluru that rely on the popular Mangala Stadium for their annual sports events are bracing for an inconvenience as the city's key sporting venue is set to close its gates for a significant upgrade. The stadium is expected to be unavailable for approximately two months starting from January 15, 2026.

The closure is necessitated by a proposed overhaul of the stadium's facilities, with a special focus on upgrading the synthetic track. Pradeep Dsouza, Assistant Director of the District of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES), Dakshina Kannada, confirmed the development.

"Experts have visited the stadium, conducted a thorough inspection, and have given the go-ahead for a complete makeover," Dsouza stated. "Funds have been allocated for the project, and we are currently awaiting the final green signal from state officials to commence the work. We anticipate that the work will likely begin in the second week of January. Consequently, we have stopped renting out the stadium to colleges and other organizations in preparation for the upgrade."

The timing presents a logistical challenge for colleges, as many schools have already concluded their sports meets.

"Colleges will now be organizing their events and will need to find alternative locations to host their sports meets," Dsouza added. He suggested a few potential venues, including the Dakshina Kannada police ground, University College grounds, Panambur grounds, Swaraj Maidan in Moodbidri, and the Mangalore University sports grounds in Konaje.

However, many institutions note that finding a comparable venue will be difficult. While the DK police ground and University College grounds are closer to the city center, they do not possess the extensive facilities and infrastructure offered by Mangala Stadium.

Dr. P Dayananda Pai - P Satisha Govt First Grade College, Carstreet, is one such institution dependent on the stadium. Principal Jayakar Bhandary expressed hope for a swift completion of the work. "We expect the work to be completed at the earliest. If not, we will be forced to look for other venues to host the sports day for our students," Bhandary said, highlighting the pressing need for the city's main sporting facility.

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