8-year-old girl injured by lightning strike
Kadaba: A girl was injured after she was struck by lightning on Thursday night at Alankari village in the taluk.
The injured has been identified as Bhavya, the second daughter of Pallattadka resident Keshav. Bhavya is studying in second standard at Shri Bharati vidyakendra in Alankaru.
The incident occurred when the victim was in home with her parents. Immediately she was rushed to a nearby hospital after the lightning struck her.
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Passenger from Mumbai caught with 500g of Hydroponic Ganja at Mangaluru Airport
Mangaluru: A domestic air traveller from Mumbai was detained at Mangaluru International Airport on Monday evening after officials found around 500 grams of hydroponic ganja hidden in his luggage.
The accused, identified as Shankar Narayan Poddar, had arrived on an IndiGo flight that landed at 6:10 pm. Based on a tip-off, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel intercepted and questioned him shortly after arrival.
During the inspection of his checked-in baggage, officials discovered approximately 512 grams of hydroponic ganja.
The passenger, along with the confiscated substance, were handed over to the Bajpe Police Station for further investigation and legal action.
