Bantwal: Truck driver tries to flee accident site after colliding with bus, locals youngsters chase
Bantwal: In an accident that occurred on Thursday, a private bus and a container Lorry crashed into each other in the early hours at the Mangaluru- Bengaluru National Highway in Budoli.
The private bus which was en-route to Mangaluru from Bengaluru and the container lorry which was en-route to Bengaluru from Mangaluru reportedly got into an accident at Bollukallu in Budoli. The bus driver who lost control of the vehicle is said to have steered the bus to the side of the road and stopped the vehicle.
In the aftermath of the accident, the driver of the container lorry reportedly tried to flee from the accident site. During his escape attempt, a group of local youngsters chased the Lorry up to a distance of 5 kilometers and stopped the vehicle, it is learned.
Vitla police visited the site and conducted an inquiry.
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Karnataka launches state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): In a significant boost to India’s rapidly expanding space economy, the Karnataka government on Friday launched the country’s first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology here, officials said.
The initiative is aimed at strengthening India’s capabilities to translate space innovation into scalable commercial outcomes, they said.
The Centre, established by the Government of Karnataka through the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society in collaboration with SIA (Satcom Industry Association India) -India, was inaugurated by Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, in the presence of senior officials and industry leaders, officials said.
Speaking at the launch, Minister Kharge said that Karnataka has consistently been at the forefront of India's technology and innovation journey. With the launch of this Centre of Excellence for Space Technology, we are extending that leadership into one of the most strategic sectors of the future.
"Our focus is not just on advancing research, but on creating an ecosystem where innovation can translate into real-world applications, economic growth, and high-quality jobs. This Centre will play a critical role in positioning Karnataka as a key driver of India's space economy," he said.
According to an official statement, the CoE SpaceTech Foundation has been established under a Memorandum of Agreement between KITS and SIA-India to drive research and innovation in space technologies, industry-aligned training, startup incubation and cross-sector applications, it said.
The Centre has also formalised strategic MoUs with multiple industry and academic partners to support research in space biotech and microgravity, enable collaboration, build talent pipelines, and provide startups with training and market access, it added.
