Ready to work even as PA of HDK, says Nagaraj Shetty after being made State JD(S) VP

October 15, 2012

Mangalore, October 15: B Nagaraj Shetty, former minister, has been made the State Vice President of the Janata Dal (Secular).

The official announcement was made by M B Sadashiva, District President, JD(S) at a press meet organized by the party in Mangalore on Monday.

Amarnath Shetty, Former Minister and senior party leader, handed over the charge of the post to Mr. Shetty on the occasion and said that the party has been strengthened with the inclusion of Mr. Shetty. A combined effort will be made by all leaders in strengthening the party at grass root level, he said.

The post has been specially created for Nagaraj Shetty by H D Kumaraswamy, State President, Mr. Sadashiva said. The JD(S) now has two senior State Vice Presidents in Nagaraj Shetty and Amarnath Shetty besides Sushil Noranha representing the minorities, he added.

When asked as to why he had accepted the post when he had made it clear while joining the party that he does not seek any position, Mr. Shetty said that he had not asked for the post. “I did not ask for this post. This was given to me and I accepted it”, he said. Mr. Sadashiva too joined Mr. Shetty in his defense and said that Mr. Shetty was not aspiring for any post and that it is a 'surpise gift' the party has given him.

When asked if he would accept the party's proposal for an election ticket, Mr. Shetty reiterated his claim that he will not contest elections. “My life is now reserved for JD(S) and I will work as a party activist for the welfare of the poor, needy, the minorities and the backward classes. I maintain that I am not in the party with an eye on any post. I am even willing to work as the PA of 'Kumaranna' (Kumaraswamy)”, Mr. Shetty said.

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Tragic accident claims 10 lives as fruit truck overturns in Uttara Kannada

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January 22,2025

Yellapura: A devastating accident occurred early Wednesday morning in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, leaving at least 10 people dead and several others critically injured. The tragedy unfolded near the Kageri petrol station in Yellapur when a truck carrying fruits and vegetables plunged into a valley and overturned.

The truck, which was transporting over 40 traders, was en route from Savanuru in Haveri district to Kumta market in Uttara Kannada. Among the passengers were fruit vendors heading to the Yellapura fair to sell their produce. The accident occurred on the Savanur-Hubballi road, as confirmed by M. Narayana, the Superintendent of Police of Uttara Kannada.

“At approximately 5:30 a.m., the truck driver attempted to give way to another vehicle and veered too far to the left, causing the truck to fall into a valley approximately 50 meters deep,” said SP Narayana.

Victims have been identified as:

Fayaz Imam Saab Jamkhandi (45)

Wasim Virullah Mudageri (35)

Ijaz Mustak Mulla (20)

Sadiq Bhasha Farash (30)

Ghulam Hussain Jawali (40)

Imtiaz Mamajafar Mulakeri (36)

Alfaaz Jafar Mandakki (25)

Jilani Abdul Jakhati (25)

Aslam Babuli Benny (24)

Immediate Response

Upon receiving information about the accident, police rushed to the scene and coordinated the rescue operations. The injured were swiftly transported to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi for treatment. Tragically, eight individuals died on the spot, while another succumbed to critical injuries shortly after. The absence of a protective wall on the road in the valley has been highlighted as a contributing factor.

“Many passengers sustained serious injuries, and the death toll could rise,” said police officials. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the accident.

Community in Mourning

This tragic incident has left the local community in shock, as families and friends mourn the loss of lives. Authorities are urging caution and have reiterated the need for safety measures on roads in vulnerable areas. Further updates on the condition of the injured are awaited.

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