Bantwal

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

Published

3 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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Omni Car Overturns Near Mani: Passengers Escape with Minor Injuries

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6 days ago

November 3, 2025

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Bantwal: A major accident was averted when an Omni car overturned near Kodaje, close to Mani in Bantwal taluk, on Sunday. The vehicle, carrying a family from Kushalnagar, was returning from Mangaluru when one of its wheels reportedly malfunctioned, causing the car to skid off the road and overturn into a roadside pit.

There were five passengers in the car at the time of the accident. The driver sustained a serious injury to his leg, while the other four passengers escaped with minor injuries. Local youths rushed to the spot and helped rescue those trapped inside the vehicle.

The car was badly damaged in the incident. Police personnel from Vittal station visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The injured were shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru for further treatment

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Garbage Dumping Sparks Public Anger in Narikombu Village

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1 week ago

November 1, 2025

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Bantwal: A tense situation arose in the Narikombu Gram Panchayat limits after residents accused the Panchayat of dumping garbage by the roadside at Koppalakodi. The incident occurred when waste collected from Nehru Nagar was allegedly transported and dumped near a public road in Koppalakodi.

According to locals, the garbage was brought in a Panchayat waste disposal vehicle and dumped in an area surrounded by houses and a Shishu Mandir school. Angered by this act, residents gathered at the spot and strongly protested against the Panchayat officials.

Villagers immediately informed the Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) about the issue and demanded that the garbage be removed. They also insisted that the waste be taken back and dumped at its original location.

Police later visited the spot to calm the situation and ensured peace in the area. Following public pressure, the authorities successfully moved the dumped garbage back to its original place.

Residents alleged that the Gram Panchayat president, members, and the PDO were involved in allowing the dumping. They claimed that the Panchayat’s own waste vehicle and driver were instructed to dispose of the garbage there. When locals tried to contact the president and members, their phones were reportedly switched off.

The villagers have warned that if such incidents happen again, they will dump the waste in front of the Panchayat office and hold a protest.

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Two Students Seriously Injured as Car Hits Bike Near BC Road

Published

1 week ago

October 31, 2025

Namma Kudla

Bantwal: Two youths were seriously injured after a car coming from the wrong side hit their bike near Talapady, close to BC Road, on Friday afternoon.

The injured have been identified as Midlaj, a resident of Vittla and a student of the MIFS Institute, and another youth whose name is yet to be known. Both were pursuing a Fire and Safety course at the MIFS Institute in Adyar.

According to reports, the students were returning home to Vittla after completing their classes in Adyar when a speeding car coming from the wrong side of the road collided with their bike at Talapady. The impact was severe, and their newly purchased bike was badly damaged.

The accident caused a traffic jam on the National Highway for some time. Bantwal traffic police visited the spot and took necessary action.

Local residents alleged that such accidents often occur because some vehicles take the service road at Talapady to avoid paying toll at the Brahmarakootlu toll plaza.