Bhatkal: A distressing incident unfolded in Bakadakeri of Kakini village in Bhatkal Taluk, where a 28-year-old contractor took his own life. The deceased, identified as Dinesh from Shirali, was found hanging from a cashew tree near the Bakadakeri graveyard.

Dinesh, who worked as a contractor for road and other construction projects, left home in the morning as usual but did not return. Concerned about his absence, his family initiated a search and discovered his lifeless body. Subsequently, Dinesh's brother, Subraya Nayak, lodged a complaint with the Murdeshwar police station, and PSI Manjunath registered the case.

Police officials visited the scene of the incident to initiate a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the tragic suicide. The body was then sent to Murdeshwar Hospital for a postmortem examination and later released to the family.

While the exact reason behind Dinesh's decision to end his life remains unknown, further investigation is underway to ascertain the factors leading to the incident.

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Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the Centre to introduce additional Vande Bharat train services between Mangaluru and Bengaluru to improve daily connectivity.

In his letter, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the Karnataka government is focusing on developing tier-2 cities into modern work and industry destinations to ensure balanced growth across the state and generate employment opportunities. He noted that Mangaluru has the potential to emerge as a strong alternative to Bengaluru, citing its strengths in education, commerce and culture, but pointed out that inadequate fast transport links have limited the city’s growth.

The minister said that the absence of quick daily travel options forces professionals and businesspersons to spend nights travelling for short-duration work, resulting in loss of productive time. He described this as unfair to the people of Dakshina Kannada, many of whom regularly commute between the two cities.

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To address this, Dinesh Gundu Rao requested the introduction of Vande Bharat trains from Mangaluru to Bengaluru at 4 am, 10 am and 6 pm, with return services on the same day on all weekdays. He said such services would significantly benefit working professionals and business communities and provide a major boost to economic activity in coastal Karnataka.

The minister added that improved high-speed rail connectivity would facilitate exchanges in healthcare, banking, commerce and industry, as both cities complement each other. He also said better connectivity would attract travellers from other parts of India and abroad to Mangaluru, given the city’s existing infrastructure and facilities.

Stating that passenger occupancy would not be a concern for these services, Dinesh Gundu Rao said the proposal reflects the aspirations of both the Karnataka government and the people of coastal Karnataka. He expressed hope for a positive response from the Union Railway Ministry.