Crew of stationary lorry run over by another lorry; two killed, three injured

naeem@coastaldigest.com (CD Network, Photos by Ahmed Anwar)

November 19, 2011

Mangalore, November 19: Two people died on spot and three others sustained severe injuries in a ghastly road accident on National Highway 66 near NITK Gate on the outskirts of the city on Friday night.

Deceased have been identified as Ram Suvarath Dind, a driver from Gujarat and Sonu from Surat.

The tragedy occurred at around 10:00pm, when the driver and crew of a trailer lorry from Haryana were having supper at the platform after parking their vehicle on the road side. It is said that the drivers and cleaners of three other lorries had also joined them for supper.

When they were about to finish their last meal of the day, a speeding lorry trailer coming from the direction of Kudremukh rammed into the platform of the stationary lorry killing two people and injuring two others.

Eyewitness said that the rash and reckless driving was the main reason for the accident as the lorry had moved several feet away from the road. The accused driver too sustained injuries in the incident.

Police from jurisdictional Panambur station rushed to the spot and made arrangement to shift the injured to a private hospital in the city.

A case has been booked against the lorry driver.

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Barakah International School & College Achieves 100% Results in CBSE Class 10 & 12 Exams – 2025

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May 13,2025

Barakah International School & College continues its tradition of academic excellence, achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 examinations for the year 2025.

Top Performers:

Grade 10:

Mehrish Haleema – 96.4%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Musthafa & Mrs. Munawar

Hamnah Nafeesa – 96.2%
Daughter of Mr. Mohammed Kunhi & Mrs. Gulnaz Fathima

Bushra Suha – 92.2%
Daughter of Dr. Mohammed Ashfaque & Dr. Aisha Suha

Anum Nafeesa Ashfaq – 91.3%
Daughter of Mr. Abdul Khader Ashfaq & Mrs. Suhana

From left to right: Mehrish Haleema, Hamna Nafeesa, Bushra Suha, Anum Nafisa Ashfaq

Grade 12 (Science Stream):

Tisha Reem – 93%
Daughter of Mr. Rayees Mohammed & Mrs. Tabsira Nakhuda

Several other students across all streams also secured outstanding results, reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic rigor and student success.

As a leading educational institution in Mangalore, Barakah International School & College offers holistic education from Pre-KG through to Degree level, nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped for future challenges.

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Mangaluru: Traffic congestion to ease as Netravati Bridge to reopen from May 2

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April 30,2025

Mangaluru, April 30: The Netravati bridge at Jeppinamogaru, which had been closed for repair works since March 19, is set to reopen for vehicular traffic from May 2, police commissioner Anupam Agrawal announced.

Officials from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) confirmed that the bridge repairs are now complete. A new bearing has been installed in one of the bridge’s pillars, and all necessary structural maintenance has been carried out. Currently, the concrete curing process is in its final stages and is expected to conclude within the next two days, paving the way for the bridge to reopen as scheduled.

The closure of the old Netravati bridge had led to severe daily traffic congestion, as vehicles were diverted to the newly constructed parallel bridge on National Highway 66, where two-way traffic was temporarily permitted. Traffic jams were especially intense during peak morning and evening hours, causing vehicle queues that often stretched from Pumpwell and Kallapu to the Thokkottu flyover. Even emergency vehicles faced difficulties navigating through the gridlock.

To manage the situation, light vehicles heading towards Deralakatte and Konaje — or traveling towards Mangaluru from these areas — were diverted via the Harekala-Pavoor bridge. However, this alternate route also witnessed significant congestion during rush hours. As a result, many commuters, especially those traveling from Thokkottu, Talapady, and Kerala, were forced to start their journeys at least an hour earlier than usual.

The public had been urging authorities to expedite the repair works to ease traffic woes. With the bridge now ready to reopen, commuters can expect a significant improvement in traffic flow along the busy corridor from May 2 onward.

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