DK seeks Rs 5 crore financial aid to provide rain relief

July 18, 2011

Mangalore, July 18: As the torrential rains have continued to lash coastal areas of Karnataka causing damages and bringing miseries to people, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has sought immediate financial assistance from the state government.

A media release issued from the district administration on Monday, stated that Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda has sought Rs 5 crore from the state government to provide relief to people affected by recent spell of heavy rains lashing the district.

The district on an average recorded 1,859.9 mm of rainfall from January 1 to June 18 as against 1,483.5 mm rainfall in the same period last year.

In all, six persons have died due to natural calamity from April 1 to date in the district.

In the last 72 hours ending 8 am on Monday, the district has received heavy rainfall.

The average rainfall in the five taluks on Saturday was 52.8 mm, on Sunday 69.9 mm, and 68.6 mm on Monday.

Highest rainfall of 93.4 mm was recorded in Belthangady on Monday, followed by Bantwal at 63.4 mm, Puttur and Sullia 62.4 mm respectively, and Mangalore 61.2 mm.

Meanwhile, Director-in-charge, Meteorological Centre, Bangalore, has warned the fishermen that strong onshore winds from westerly direction speed occasionally reaching 45-55 kmph likely along off Karnataka coast during next 24 hours.

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Udupi: Student slips down while boarding moving train, rescued by woman constable

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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