Udupi: A tragic road accident occurred early this morning on National Highway 66 near Guddeangadi, Udyavara, resulting in the death of a young motorbike rider and a fire that destroyed both the lorry and the bike involved.

The deceased has been identified as 19-year-old Avinash Acharya, a resident of Korangrapadi.

According to reports, an Eicher lorry travelling from Gujarat to Kerala collided with the motorbike ahead. The impact caused Avinash to fall onto the road, where he sustained severe injuries. He succumbed to his injuries while being rushed to the hospital.

The collision led to the motorbike being dragged along the road, sparking a fire that spread to the lorry. Both the lorry and the motorbike were completely destroyed in the blaze.

Udupi Traffic Police have reached the scene and are investigating the incident.

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Bengaluru, Jul 25 (PTI): The Karnataka government has issued a notification reducing the pass percentage for SSLC exam from 35 to 33, effective from the academic year 2025-26

The draft Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board First Regulations (Amendment) 2025 was notified on Thursday.

According to the proposed guidelines, candidates must secure an average of 33 per cent marks, combining both internal assessment and external examination, to be declared pass.

This reduction was implemented through an amendment to the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board Act, 1966.

"Candidates shall secure an average of 33 per cent marks in internal assessment and external examination combined and shall be declared pass if they secure at least 206 marks out of a total of 625 marks, including at least 30 per cent marks in each subject out of the total marks of the respective subject," the notification issued by the Department of School Education & Literacy stated.

According to the notification, 15 days have been given to public to file objections to this new proposed rule.

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