Three dead after car falls into canal in Mandya
Mandya (Karnataka), Feb 3 (PTI): Three people died after an overspeeding car allegedly fell into a canal in this district when the driver lost control of the vehicle on Monday, police said.
The deceased, have been identified as Kaju, Nayaz and Ayaz were from Halahalli village in Mandya taluk, the police added.
According to the police, the incident occurred at around 7.30 am. The car, which was allegedly overspeeding, was passing by the V C canal. While attempting to overtake another vehicle, the car fell into the canal, which is estimated to be over 100 feet deep.
When the car fell into the canal, some locals managed to rescue one of the four people in the car.
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V.D. Satheesan elected as new Chief Minister of Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Celebrations erupted across Kerala on Thursday after V D Satheesan was selected by the Congress High Command as the next Chief Minister of the state.
Satheesan was at the Contonment House in Thiruvananthapuram, the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition, when AICC leaders announced it in New Delhi.
Soon after the announcement, jubilant Satheesan supporters burst firecrackers and distributed sweets in several parts of the state.
Paravur in Ernakulam district, the Assembly constituency he has represented since 2001, witnessed large-scale celebrations.
Satheesan was widely seen as the frontrunner for the post, with UDF allies also backing his candidature during the selection process.
As the Leader of the Opposition in the outgoing Assembly, he led the UDF both inside and outside the House.
Apart from Satheesan, senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and Congress MP K C Venugopal were also considered for the post.
