Bantwal: Low-lying areas inundated again
Bantwal: The low-lying areas in Bantwal have once again flooded with the water flowing from Nethravathi River after a break of one day.
Meanwhile, Tahsildar Purandara Hegde has announced holiday for all the schools in the taluk today (August. 16).
The water level in the Netravati River has once again risen after rains continued to lash this morning. The taluk authorities have warned the people who are living nearby river to shift to safer locations.
The Netravati river water, which has thrown the normal life out of gear in Bantwal and Panemangaluru, was reduced yesterday evening. The river, which was raised at the height of 10.4 meters, was reduced to 7 to 8 meters yesterday. But the water level is rising again on Thursday morning and is now close to the danger mark as it has reached 8.6 meters at 7 am.
The power supply is frequently being disrupted. In all, the people of Bantwal have been badly hit by the downpour.
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3 Indian students among those injured in Australia’s Bondi Beach attack
Melbourne (PTI): Three Indian students were among 40 people injured in the terrorist attack on Sydney's Bondi Beach in Australia, according to a media report on Tuesday.
Two out of these three students are believed to be receiving treatment in the hospital, The Australia Today news portal reported.
The names of the Indian students injured during Sunday's attack have not been disclosed yet.
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The Indian students sustained injuries during the shooting, and their exact condition has not been formally confirmed yet, it said.
Naveed Akram, 24, and his father, 50, opened fire on a gathering during the Jewish festival Hanukkah by the Sea celebration.
At least 15 people were killed in the attack, including a 10-year-old child. Five of the injured remain in critical condition, while two injured police officers are in serious but stable condition, it added.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the investigation is expanding as new information emerges, including international travel by the alleged attackers and the discovery of extremist material, the report said.
