Belthangady: Youngster drowns at Mundaje Netravati River
Belthangady: In an incident that occurred at Paramukha at Mundaje village, a youngster from Kabaka who had gone to take a bath in the Netravati River reportedly got caught in the currents and drowned.
The deceased youngster who had gone missing earlier has been identified as Kiran (20), son of Sundari, residents of Kabaka at Puttur Taluk, it is learned.
The youngster had reportedly gone to his grandmother’s house at Paramukha in Mundaje and ventured out with his brother on Sunday evening. While taking a bath, Kiran is said to have accidentally drowned in the river.
On the same evening of the incident, the Dharmasthala police and Fire Brigade Unit were reportedly informed and a rescue operation had been undertaken with co-operation from the locals. Despite a prolonged search, the rescuers could not locate the youngster. However, the body of the deceased youth was recovered from the river on Monday, it is learned.
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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit.
Before embarking, Modi said he was confident that his visit would further consolidate the "enduring bonds" between India and Israel, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the countries' shared vision for a resilient, innovative, and prosperous future.
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Modi said the visit comes at the invitation of his "dear friend Prime Minister Netanyahu."
"I look forward to my discussions with Prime Minister Netanyahu aimed at further strengthening our cooperation across various domains, including science and technology, innovation, agriculture, water management... defence and security, trade and investment, as well as people-to-people ties," he said in his departure statement.
The prime minister said the two leaders will also exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.
During the visit, Modi will meet with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
"I will also have the honour of becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to address the Israeli Parliament, Knesset, an occasion that would be a tribute to the strong parliamentary and democratic ties that bind our two nations," he said.
Modi said he is looking forward to interacting with the members of the Indian diaspora who have long been nurturing the India-Israel friendship.
