Udupi: Heavy rains claim two lives in Kundapura
Kundapura: The relentless downpour in Udupi district over the past three days has resulted in two tragic fatalities in Kundapura. The entire region has been severely impacted by the heavy rainfall, causing adverse conditions.
In separate incidents in Kundapura, two individuals lost their lives due to the harsh weather conditions prevailing in the district. On Tuesday evening, Seshadri Aital (71), a resident of Toplumane village in Yedamoge, tragically drowned in the Kubja river while crossing a temporary wooden footbridge connecting his house to his areca nut plantation. His body was later recovered from the eight feet deep waters of the Mundkanaole bush around 10:45 pm.
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Similarly, Dinakara Shetty (53) from Ulthoor village in Kundapura taluk met with a fatal accident when his motorcycle skidded into a nearby lake. Dinakara, who worked as a cashier in a hotel in Manur, was en route to his wife's house in Ulthoor village, Maliadi. The heavy rainfall had caused the lake near his house to overflow, submerging the adjacent dirt road. In the darkness, he inadvertently plunged into the water pit along with his bike, resulting in his tragic demise.
The rivers in the area are flowing at high levels, and with the persistent rainfall and strong winds, there is an increased risk of flooding in low-lying areas, further exacerbating the situation in neighboring regions.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
