Udupi: Tipper truck drags car for one kilometer after car rams into it from behind
Hejamadi: In a startling incident, a car collided with a tipper from behind and got stuck, leading to the tipper dragging it for approximately one kilometer. The mishap occurred opposite the Kannangaru bypass on Monday.
According to reports, a car traveling from Udupi collided with the rear end of a tipper truck. The impact was so severe that the car became lodged onto the tipper. Unfortunately, the tipper driver was unaware of the situation and continued driving.
Fortunately, another car driver who approached from the rear noticed the unusual sight and managed to stop the tipper near the toll gate. The occupants of the car, identified as Zafar Khan, Shahina, and Yasir Khan from Sagar, were immediately rushed to a private hospital in Suratkal for medical treatment.
The three individuals were reportedly en route to a hospital in Mangalore from Sagar at the time of the incident. Officials from the Padubidri police station visited the scene of the accident and subsequently seized both the car and the tipper for further investigation.
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PM Modi attends Christmas service at Delhi church, greets citizens
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended a Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption here along with a large congregation of Christians of Delhi and north India.
The service included prayers, carols, hymns and a special prayer for the prime minister by Rt. Rev. Dr. Paul Swarup, the Bishop of Delhi.
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"Attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion. May the spirit of Christmas inspire harmony and goodwill in our society," Modi said in a post on X.
Earlier, the prime minister greeted citizens on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with peace, compassion and hope. May the teachings of Jesus Christ strengthen harmony in our society," he said in another post on X.
Over the last few years, PM Modi has been regularly attending programmes connected with the Christian community.
During Easter in 2023, he attended a programme at the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Delhi.
On Christmas in 2023, he hosted a programme at his residence 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi.
In 2024, he attended a dinner at the residence of Minister George Kurian and also a programme hosted by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India.
This shows a regular engagement with the community, sources said.
Meanwhile, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan also greeted people on Christmas.
"Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas, overflowing with hope, love, and kindness. May Christ's message inspire us to build stronger, more caring communities, and may his teachings strengthen our bonds and promote lasting peace," he wrote on X.
