Mangaluru: The Tulu drama book Gutthonji Kateyaand, written by journalist Rajesh Shetty Dota, was released at the Mangaluru Press Club on Wednesday.

Senior folk scholar Dr. Chinnappa Gowda released the book and said the play highlights the importance of preserving the traditions and cultural heritage of Tulunadu.

He said the play explores the traditional Guttu system of Tulunadu and examines how the younger generation is moving away from these traditions in the modern era.

According to Dr. Gowda, several plays have previously dealt with different aspects of the Guttu tradition. However, Gutthonji Kateyaand attempts to present the conflict between two completely opposite viewpoints in an effective manner.

He noted that the play conveys a strong message that Tulu traditions may continue to survive in different forms even while facing the threat of being forgotten. He expressed confidence that the play would receive a positive response when staged.

Introducing the book, advocate and theatre personality Shashiraj Kavoor said the play has a strong structure and carries the unique flavour of the region. He added that the storytelling style is well suited for a stage production.

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Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists’ Association president Pushparaj B.N. and author Rajesh Shetty Dota were present at the event.

Mangaluru: The School of Engineering at St Aloysius Deemed to Be University will organise the 7th International Conference on Data Science, Computation and Security on October 9 in Mangaluru.

The conference will bring together experts from India and Japan, making their participation one of the major highlights of the event, said Rev. Fr. Melwyn D’Cunha, Pro-Chancellor of St Aloysius Deemed to Be University, at a press conference.

The conference aims to provide a platform for knowledge sharing and discussions in the rapidly developing fields of data science, computation and security. It will bring academicians, researchers, industry professionals and experts together to exchange ideas and explore developments in these fields.

The inaugural session will begin at 9:30 a.m., said Dr. Geetha Pinto, Associate Dean of the School of Engineering.

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Dean of the School of Engineering Dr. S. Ruben, Assistant Dean Dr. Glenson Tony and the university’s Public Relations Officer Chandra Kala were present at the press conference.

The organisers said the conference will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss emerging technologies, share research findings and strengthen academic and industry collaboration.

Mangaluru: The body of 14-year-old Shreyas S. Kumbara, who went missing after being swept away by strong waves at Panambur Beach in Mangaluru on October 4, was found on the banks of the Shambhavi River at Hejamady Kodi in Udupi district on Tuesday evening, October 6.

Shreyas, a resident of Renkedaguttu in Kasaba village of Belthangady taluk, had come to Mangaluru with his friends on October 4. In the evening, he went to the Kurikatta coastal area near Panambur Beach to play with them. He was caught in the strong waves and swept into the sea.

His friends, who were frightened by the incident, did not inform his family that night. The incident came to light on Monday morning, following which his father, Sesappa, lodged a complaint at Panambur Police Station.

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A search operation was launched to trace the missing boy. His body was eventually found on the banks of the Shambhavi River at Hejamady Kodi on Tuesday evening. His father identified the body.

A case has been registered at Padubidri Police Station in connection with the incident.