Moodbidri: Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic spirit at Alva’s Educational Foundation in Moodbidri.

Captain Ganesh Karnik was the chief guest at the celebration. He hoisted the national flag on the Alva’s campus.

President of Alva’s Educational Foundation Dr. M. Mohan Alva, Trustee Vivek Alva and others were present.

The programme began with the singing of the national song Vande Mataram. This was followed by the flag-hoisting ceremony and the national anthem.

Speaking on the occasion, Captain Ganesh Karnik said that freedom comes with duty and responsibility. He said every citizen has a responsibility to live with pride as an Indian.

He said freedom was not received as a gift. Many people fought for it with sacrifice, courage, pain and strong determination. He remembered the sacrifices of the freedom fighters.

Teachers and students of Alva’s Educational Foundation attended the programme.

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Students held the Indian Tricolour in their hands and waved it while patriotic songs were being performed. The campus also echoed with loud slogans of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”

Puttur: A bike rider died in a tragic accident involving a KSRTC bus and a motorcycle at Nelliguri near Bolikkala in Keyyur village on August 15.

According to reports, the KSRTC bus was travelling from Madavu Katte towards Savanur. The motorcycle was heading from Savanur towards Puttur.

The two vehicles collided head-on near Nelliguri.

The bike rider, identified as Abhilash, died on the spot. Following the accident, local people gathered at the spot.

Abhilash is survived by his father, mother and brother.

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Puttur police visited the spot and conducted an inspection. Further investigation is underway.

Shivamogga: An eight-year-old boy died after being attacked by wasps in Shivamogga.

The incident happened when a swarm of wasps attacked the boy and his father near their house. A wasp nest was reportedly found on a banana plant behind their house.

The deceased boy was identified as eight-year-old Nischith. He was a Class 2 student. His father, Venkatesh, was also attacked in the incident.

Both father and son were rushed to the hospital for treatment. However, Nischith died while undergoing treatment.

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The boy’s death has left his family in deep shock. The parents’ cries over the loss of their son were heartbreaking.