Byndoor man killed in bike-truck collision in Kumta
Kumta: Mohan Nagappa Kharvi (40), a resident of Byndoor of Udupi district died on the spot after the bike in which he was travelling, collided with a tipper lorry on Divgi NH 66 in the outskirts of the city here on Wednesday, February 6.
According to the reports, Mohan, on Wednesday evening around 5.00 pm was riding his way towards Ankola, when he collided with a tipper lorry that was coming from the opposite direction.
The accident left Mohan dead on the spot and his bike split in two pieces. His body was shifted to Kumta government hospital for post-mortem, which is expected to be handed over to the family later at night, after post-mortem.
A case has been registered at Kumta police station.
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JK: Fire breaks out in commercial building near Lal Chowk, 19 gas cylinders recovered
Srinagar (PTI): A fire broke out in a five-storey commercial building near the Lal Chowk city centre here on Saturday, but was doused before it could spread in the congested business hub, officials said.
They said firefighters recovered 19 gas cylinders during the operation and there were no casualties in the incident.
Assistant Director, Fire and Emergency Services, Aqib Mir, said, "The fire originated from the attic portion of the building, which houses the kitchen of a restaurant. The cause of the fire is being ascertained."
"The attic was severely damaged. There were no casualties," he said.
The firefighters managed to contain the damage by swiftly dousing the blaze using a hydraulic platform, Mir said.
During the firefighting operation, 19 gas cylinders were recovered from the spot, he said.
"We have informed the concerned police station," he added.
Mir appealed to people not to store combustible substances at home or commercial places.
