Student killed, six hurt in mishap

September 3, 2011

Uppinagady, September 3: A first year PU student was killed and five others sustained serious injuries when a jeep and a motor bike collided at Ennethodi near Alankaru on Uppinangady-Kadaka State Highway on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Lakshmi (17), daughter of Rajan from Kombaru Tamil Colony. She was studying at Durgamba PU College, Kadaba.

The injured are Pavithra (16), Deeksha (16), Ashwitha (16) and motor bike rider Wilson.

The accident occurred when the students were returning in a jeep after taking part in the immersion of Ganesh idol procession.

It is said that the motorbike rider lost his control after overtaking a speedy bus and rammed against oncoming jeep. The jeep driver too lost control over his vehicle and it overturned.

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Rains lash Dakshina Kannada and Udupi amidst red alert

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September 24,2024

Mangaluru, Sept 24: A blanket of gloom descended over Dakshina Kannada and Udupi as heavy rains battered the coastal Karnataka districts on Tuesday. Substantial rainfall has been drenching the region since Monday, intensifying as the day progressed.

In Dakshina Kannada, torrential downpours began early Tuesday, followed by overcast skies and humid conditions.

The showers persisted intermittently through the afternoon, with areas like Beltangady experiencing moderate rainfall, while Puttur and Bellare bore the brunt of heavier storms.

Overnight showers were reported in Bantwal, and Mangaluru city, along with its surrounding rural areas, witnessed a steady increase in rainfall, peaking by the evening.

After a brief respite, the return of intense rainfall has brought a welcome drop in temperatures. In Udupi, Karkala, Udupi city, Kundapur, and Hebri taluks all faced substantial rains throughout the day, continuing from late Sunday night.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the coastal districts, predicting more heavy rainfall in the coming hours.

A yellow alert has been placed for Wednesday, signaling the likelihood of additional downpours. Fishermen have been cautioned to remain vigilant, as the possibility of strong winds looms over the coastal waters.

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