Jamakhandi (Bagalkot district), Aug 27: A farmer was killed in a crocodile attack in River Krishna waters near Halingali village of the taluk on Friday.
The deceased has been identified as Dharmanna Jinnappa Khanagonda (45).
He had ventured into the river to change the dysfunctional footvalve of a irrigation pump. The crocodile attacked him and dragged him into the river. The body of the farmer was yet to be traced.
He is survived by wife and two daughters.
Kasaragod, Mar 23: With 19 more positive cases reported on Monday, surveillance against people coming out of their houses and wandering around in public places has been intensified in the district.
With today's addition, the total number of positive cases of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased to 38 in Kasaragod.
There will be total restriction in place for the public to step out of their houses. Those who are found outside on the streets would be arrested, caution the district authorities. Please log in to get detailed story.
Mangaluru/Udupi, May 20: The twin districts of coastal Karnataka today reported seven new coronavirus cases. Six cases were reported from Udupi district and one from Dakshina Kannada.
All the six new coronavirus patients in Udupi have been admitted to Dr TMA Pai Covid hospital.
With the new case, 22 confirmed cases of coronavirus have been reported so far in the district, including a one death. Three have recovered, and 18 are active.
55th case in Mangaluru
The new coronavirus patient in Dakshina Kannada is a 40-year-old woman from Neermarga near Mangaluru.
With this, the total number of cases in Dakshina Kannada has risen to 55 out of which 33 are currently active.
The woman had travelled from Rajajinagar in Bengaluru along with her son to Mangaluru on May 10.
Sources said that she was residing in two houses at Kudupu and Kuttikala.
She was suffering from Asthma and respiratory problems. She was admitted to Wenlock COVID hospital on May 17.
Bengaluru, Feb 19: Karnataka Forest Minister Anand Singh on Wednesday said that there was no criminal case filed directly against him.
When asked about PIL filed in the Karnataka High Court against him, Singh told media: "Some lawyer has filed a PIL against me in the High Court. I cannot stop anyone from filing the PIL."
"I have given my criminal record. There is no criminal case directly filed against me. My name is there in some cases but in 'others category'. We will see what happens," he said.
When asked about Congress leader Siddaramaiah's comments criticising him for being given the forest portfolio, Singh said: "I cannot comment on what he said against me as he is a former chief minister and very senior leader."
"Also the opposition always tries to make allegations against me. That is why he criticised me," he said.
Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly Siddaramaiah on Monday demanded that Forest Minister Anand Singh should either be expelled from the ministry or assigned a different portfolio.
A number of cases are pending against Singh including those registered under the Karnataka Forest Act.
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Too dangerous. Should keep warning board or sign there
Rest in peace
Ill fate
RIP
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