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Young Doctor Dies by Suicide in Mangaluru

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10 months ago

August 6, 2025

Mangaluru: In a tragic incident reported late Monday night, a 27-year-old young veterinarian, Dr Keerthana Joshi, died by suicide at her residence in Mangaluru. The reason behind her extreme step remains unknown.

Dr Keerthana, a resident of Bappalige, was the daughter of chartered accountant Ganesh Joshi and Veena Joshi. According to sources, she was found hanging at her home and was declared dead at the scene. Her body was later taken to her family’s native home in Puttur, where the final rites were performed.

Dr Keerthana had completed her MD in Veterinary Science and was actively practicing in private clinics in Puttur, Koyila, and Mangaluru. She was known for her dedication to animal care and was respected in the local veterinary community.

She is survived by her parents and younger sister, Dr Meghana Joshi.

The police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

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93 Students of Alva’s High School Score Above 95%

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3 weeks ago

April 24, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has announced the SSLC results for this year. Alva’s High School has achieved excellent results.

Dr. M. Mohan Alva, President of Alva’s Education Foundation, shared the details at a press conference on Thursday. He said that 75 students scored more than 600 marks out of 625.

Several students achieved top scores. Sadhvi P.V. scored 622 marks. Prithviraj Reddy scored 621. Adarsh scored 620. Lakshmi and Pavan Kumar scored 619 each. Shambhavi scored 618. Anvita B scored 617. Shankar Gowda also scored 617. Shreya and Sushmita scored 616 each. Dileep, Keshav, Priyanka, Swati, and Veeresh scored 615 marks each.

A total of 93 students scored above 95 percent. Around 184 students scored above 90 percent. Also, 247 students scored above 85 percent.

Five students scored full marks in four subjects. Thirteen students scored full marks in three subjects. Thirty-seven students scored full marks in two subjects. Eighty-five students scored full marks in one subject.

In total, 139 students of the school scored above 95 percent in the final exam.

The press conference was attended by Prashanth B, Headmaster of Alva’s Kannada Medium School. Vijaya T. Murthy, Headmistress of Alva’s English Medium School, was also present. Administrative Officer Preetham Kunder and Assistant Administrative Officer Rajesh Kumar Shetty were also present.

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Antique Jewellery Show Begins at Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Mangaluru

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4 weeks ago

April 20, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: An antique jewellery exhibition has started at the Malabar Gold & Diamonds showroom in Mangaluru. The event will be held from April 18 to April 27.

The exhibition was inaugurated on April 19. The chief guests were educational trainer, leadership coach, and motivational speaker U. T. Farzana and entrepreneur Vidya Jitendra Kottari. They officially opened the show and welcomed visitors.

Speaking at the event, U. T. Farzana said she has admired Malabar Gold & Diamonds since her childhood. She said the exhibition has a rich collection of antique jewellery. She added that the designs reflect history and skilled craftsmanship. She also said the brand is known for traditional and modern jewellery styles.

Vidya Jitendra Kottari said the showroom offers good customer service. She appreciated the friendly staff and the wide range of designs. She said visiting the showroom is a pleasant experience.

Several officials from the showroom were present at the event. These included Store Head Hafeez Rahman, Branch Manager Raghuram C. S., Marketing Manager Sheikh Farhan, Sales Manager Girish Shetty, and Deputy Sales Manager Sameer.

The antique jewellery show will continue for 10 days. Visitors can see and buy jewellery inspired by ancient designs and traditional styles.

MANGALORE

MRPL Celebrates 136th Birth Anniversary of Dr B.R. Ambedkar

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1 month ago

April 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mangaluru: The 136th birth anniversary of B. R. Ambedkar was celebrated at the MRPL premises with respect and dignity.

On the occasion, Managing Director M. Shyamprasad Kamath, Director (Refinery) Nandakumar V. Pillai, and Director (Finance) Devendra Kumar offered floral tributes to the statue of Dr Ambedkar.

Members and office bearers of MSSEWA were present during the event. Senior officials, employees, and their family members also attended the programme.

The gathering paid homage to Dr Ambedkar and remembered his contributions to the nation. The event was held in a peaceful and respectful manner.