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.

Mangaluru: Namma Kudla channel director Leelaksha B. Karkera has been selected for the Kambala Academy Award.

The award is presented by the Kambala Conservation, Management and Training Academy. It will be presented at a programme to be held at Ontikatte in Moodbidri on Thursday.

Leelaksha B. Karkera has been chosen for the award in recognition of his contribution to the Kambala field. He has been actively supporting and promoting Kambala through Namma Kudla for several years.

Namma Kudla has been providing live coverage of Kambala events across the undivided Dakshina Kannada district. The channel also highlights Kambala owners, special features of the buffaloes and the achievements of Kambala racers.

The channel has also been recognising and honouring people who have made significant contributions to Kambala every year.

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Leelaksha B. Karkera has also encouraged Kambala owners and racers by presenting awards and giving them a platform through the channel. His continued efforts to promote and preserve the traditional sport have been recognised through the Kambala Academy Award.

Mangaluru: Madikeri MLA Dr. Mantar Gowda visited the residence of international athlete M.R. Poovamma in Mangaluru and felicitated her for her remarkable achievement at the Asian Games.

Poovamma, who hails from Kodagu, won a gold medal for India at the Asian Games. Her achievement has brought pride to the country as well as Karnataka.

Dr. Mantar Gowda congratulated Poovamma and appreciated her contribution to Indian athletics. He praised her for making Kodagu proud through her outstanding performance in sports.

“Poovamma is a daughter of Kodagu who has achieved great success in the field of sports. Her accomplishment is a matter of pride for the entire region,” the MLA said.

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During the visit, Dr. Mantar Gowda also extended a special invitation to Poovamma to attend the famous Madikeri Dasara celebrations as the chief guest.

The MLA wished her continued success in her sporting career.