Newsroom, Sept 14: Sunil Chatra, one of the directors of Sri Durgamba Transit Private Limited, died in a road accident in Tamil Nadu today.
According to sources, the tragedy took place when at around 3 p.m. when he was driving his Mitsubishi Pajero in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu.
A prominent name in transport industry, he was also the director of Raipur Bus Service Private Limited and Sri Durgamba Transway Private Limited.
Bengaluru, Jun 9: The total number of positive COVID-19 cases in Karnataka rose to 5,921 on Tuesday after the state reported two deaths and 161 new cases of the virus.
"Two deaths and 161 new COVID-19 positive cases reported from yesterday 5 pm till today at 5 pm, taking the total number of positive cases to 5,921," said Karnataka Health Department.
The toll in the state is presently at 66.
While 164 patients have been discharged today, the number of discharged patients so far is 2,605. The active cases in the state stands at 3,248.
Among the new cases, Yadgir contributed highest (61), followed by Bengaluru Urban (29) and Dakshina Kannada (23). Udupi did not report any new case. More details to follow.
Mangaluru Mar 27: Thinking that he might have contracted the coronavirus infection, a 55-year-old man has committed suicide in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district.
The deceased has been identified as Sadashiva Shetty, a resident of Abbettu under Meramajalu village. He was working in a petrol bunk.
It is learnt that Sadashiva suspected that he might have come in contact with coronavirus infected people while working in the petrol bunk.
He was scared that the same might get transferred to his family members through him.
He was depressed for past few days. Today, he hanged himself from the ceiling fan of his house, sources said.
A case has been regarded at the Bantwal rural police station and investigations are on.
Mangaluru, Apr 25: Heavy rain lashed Mangaluru and surrounding areas on Saturday, providing the people respite from the sweltering heat, which they have been experiencing for the last few weeks.
The rain, which started around 10.30 pm on Friday, lashed heavily after 2 am. Later, there was drizzle for sometime before it stopped raining around 8 am.
People were seen walking towards the market to purchase essential commodities holding an umbrella and wearing a raincoat.
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He was great human being and humble person,God give strength to his family RIP Sunil Sir.
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