Bantwal

Bantwal: Parents Protest against Transfer of Head Teacher at Devasya Moodoor School

Published

12 months ago

August 20, 2025

Bantwal: Parents of students studying at the Government Higher Primary School in Devasya Moodoor, located in Maninalkuru village of Bantwal taluk, staged a protest on Monday opposing the sudden transfer of the school’s head teacher. The protest was held on the school premises, with parents choosing not to send their children to class as a mark of dissent.

According to sources, the transfer was initiated under the grounds of the head teacher being considered an “additional teacher.” Among the total four teachers at the school, one had already been deputed to another institution, leaving the school with only three educators for 95 students.

Parents argued that transferring the head teacher without any prior consultation would adversely affect the academic progress and overall development of the school. They expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government’s decision, claiming it was unfair and detrimental to the children’s education.

The protest gained attention due to the school’s recent initiatives for development. Last year, the School Development and Monitoring Committee (SDMC), led by president Vasanth Mudimar, had drawn public interest by raising funds through a creative campaign that involved dressing up in a tiger costume (Sharadoola vesha).

Former Zilla Panchayat member M. Tungappa Bangera visited the protest site and listened to the concerns of the parents. He also held discussions with Nonnayya, the acting Block Education Officer (BEO) of Bantwal. According to the BEO, the transfer was made based on departmental instructions, considering the Kannada language teacher as surplus.

Bangera then contacted the District Deputy Director of Public Instruction (DDPI) via phone and brought the matter to their attention. Following this assurance of further review and a request to end the protest, the parents agreed to withdraw their demonstration and submitted a formal appeal to the education authorities.

Present at the site were SDMC president Vasanth Mudimar, members Ramakrishna Maiya, Sudarshan Baj, Monappa Poojary, several local leaders, and parents. CRP Ravi and Pushparaj from the Block Education Office also visited the school for further inspection.

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Guru Purnima to Be Celebrated at Shambhur Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir

Published

3 weeks ago

July 28, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bantwal: Guru Purnima will be celebrated at the renowned Shambhur Sri Shirdi Sai Mandir in Bantwal taluk on July 29. The temple is popularly known as the “Shirdi Sai Mandir of South India.”

The celebrations will begin at 5:00 a.m. with Kakad Aarti. Mangala Snana will be held at 6:00 a.m. Bhajana Sankirtana is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. The lamp-lighting ceremony will take place at 10:00 a.m., followed by Guru Vandana at 11:00 a.m.

At 12:00 noon, devotees will offer Pada Puja to Sai Baba. Maha Puja and Anna Santharpane will be held at 1:00 p.m. The evening programme includes Dhoop Aarti at 7:00 p.m., followed by Maha Puja and Anna Santharpane at 8:00 p.m. The Sai Baba Pallakki Utsava will begin at 8:30 p.m.

As part of the celebrations, Subedar Nagesh S. Poojari, who has served the nation in the armed forces for the past 26 years, will be honoured. The Bhajana Sankirtana will be led by music scholar Pallavi Prabhu.

The temple will also organise its special Aatida Thinasu programme on July 30. As in previous years, devotees can prepare traditional Aati dishes at home and personally offer them to Sai Baba. The food will later be distributed among devotees as prasadam, the temple president said.

Bantwal

Road Accident Claims Life in Bantwal

Published

5 months ago

March 28, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bantwal: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a man in Ganesh Nagar near Neralakatte in Bantwal.

The deceased has been identified as 68-year-old Hukkappa Gowda. The accident occurred while he was crossing the road. A two-wheeler hit him, leading to his death.

Senior police officials visited the accident spot. District Additional Superintendent of Police A.S. Bhumareddy inspected the scene and is leading the investigation.

Further details about the incident are yet to be confirmed.

Bantwal

Young Photographer Dies in Bike Accident

Published

5 months ago

March 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Bantwal: A 43-year-old photographer died after a road accident between two bikes in Panemangalore, Bantwal. The incident happened on Friday night.

The deceased has been identified as Rakshith Shetty, a resident of Shambhoor. He was seriously injured in the accident and was admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru.

However, he died on Saturday despite treatment, police said.

Rakshith was an active member of the Bantwal unit of the Photographers’ Association and was known as a talented videographer.

Tragically, his daughter’s 10th birthday was scheduled to be celebrated at home on March 15. The family had already made preparations for the celebration.

But the house that was ready for a birthday celebration is now mourning the death of the father.

Rakshith’s brother Ranjith was also injured in an accident years ago and has been bedridden at home.

The poor family is now left without its main support.