Rain lashes Mangalore; lightning strike kills youth in Belthangady

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October 14, 2012

Mangalore, October 14: Sudden rains lashed the coastal city on Sunday evening leaving commercial and residential areas of Mangalore waterlogged.

Coupled with thunder and lightning, the heavy downpour caused loss of life and damaged many houses on the outskirts of the city and other parts of Dakshina Kananda district.

According to sources, lightning claimed a life in Venoor village of Belthangady taluk. The deceased has been identified as Mohammed (18).

The downpour, however, failed to lift the spirits of people of the city. Hundreds of devotees and vehicles participated in the 'hore-kanike' procession of Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, which passed through the city streets amidst rains.

Although the weather was pleasant when the procession started, devotees faced rain after they reached Lady Hill.

While commuters and pedestrians had a tough time wading through water, 'Mangaluru Dasara' shoppers thronging the numerous markets were left disappointed.

The clouds and rains also brought down the temperature of the city making the weather pleasant. The Met has predicted scattered rain in coastal Karnataka.

Triggered by a trough of low pressure, the downpour started at 6:30 p.m. and continued for at least the next three hours. By then, it had left many areas of the city under water.

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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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Mangaluru: 5 miscreants held for pelting stones at masjid near Surathkal

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September 16,2024

Mangaluru: Police have arrested five miscreants belonging to saffron outfits for pelting stones at a masjid at Katipalla near Surathkal on the outskirts of the city last night.

The arrested have been identified as Bharat, Chennappa, Nitin, Manu and Sujit all residents of Surathkal and surrounding areas. Among them, Bharat is said to be a rowdy sheeter.

The miscreants, who came on two motorbikes late on Sunday night, pelted stones at Masjidul Huda, located at 3rd block of Katipalla on the eve of Miladunnabi.

Confirming the incident, City Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal said that investigation is in progress and a case has been registered at Surathkal police station.

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