Farmer in Ellemala gives land for Hanur health sub-centre building
Hanur: A farmer in Ellemala village of Hanur taluk has reportedly donated his land to the Chamarajanagar district health office for the construction of the building a health sub-centre.
The health sub-centre in Ellemala, which is under the administration of the Hanur taluk primary health centre, has no building of its own. A farmer-couple Jayamma and K V Siddappa of Kenchayyadoddi have given their site, measuring 60x40 and situated in 28/20 of Survey No 20 in Ellemala village, for construction of the building, said sources.
They have also reportedly requested that the health sub-centre be named after them.
The Health Department has appreciated their efforts at social service. The district health officer has also assured that the new building would be named after Jayamma and Siddappa, the sources added.
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Dakshina Kannada: Two girls drown while bathing near Kolyadakatta dam in Kadaba
Mangaluru: Two girl students drowned while bathing near the Kolyadakatta dam area of the Gundya river on Friday evening here in the Kadaba Taluk of the district.
The deceased have been identified as Arpita (15) and Sunita (21), both residents of Vimalagiri in Kutrupadi village.
According to reports, five girl students had visited the river along with their friends as it was a holiday. While bathing in the river, the two students reportedly entered a deeper portion of the water without realising the depth and began drowning.
Those accompanying them tried to rescue the duo, but were unsuccessful, leading to the tragedy.
After receiving information about the incident, Kadaba Police Station personnel visited the spot and conducted an inspection. The bodies were later recovered with the help of local residents.
