Vishweshwara Bhat taken into custody, released

June 27, 2012

Bangalore, June 27: Senior journalist Vishweshwara Bhat was taken into custody by Halasur Gate Police and produced before the Bangalore Civil Court over a defamation case following the orders of the court on Wednesday.

It is said that Mr. Bhat had not appeared before the court in spite of it giving summons seven times in connection with a defamation case filed by Advocate A P Ranganath. The Court therefore ordered Halasur Police to take Mr. Bhat into custody and produce him.

However, Mr. Bhat later secured bail.

Advocate A P Ranganath, the General Secretary of the Advocates Association of Bangalore, had filed a defamation case against a Kannada TV news channel headed by Mr. Bhat for referring to lawyers as 'Goondas' during their reporting of the tussle between lawyers and media persons at the Bangalore Court premises in March earlier this year.

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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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