Fatal collision between KSRTC bus, motorcycle claims rider's life in Puttur
Puttur: In a tragic incident this morning, a collision between a KSRTC bus and a motorcycle resulted in the death of the motorcyclist at Purusharakke of Narimogaru village in Puttur.
The deceased, identified as Mokshit Gowda (23), hailed from Kundadka near Vitla in Bantwal taluk. Mokshit, employed as a Siphon Machine Operator at Bindu Factory in Purusharakatte, lost his life on the spot.
Reports indicate that Mokshit, who had left his bike for servicing, was on his way back home when the unfortunate accident occurred on Subrahmanya Road in Kaniyoor.
Puttur Traffic Police Station has initiated an investigation into the incident.
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Sexual harassment allegations rock Italian cricket
New Delhi (PTI): Days after making a historic debut at the T20 World Cup, Italy cricket has been rocked by sexual harassment allegations by a women's team player against women's cricket co-ordinator Prabath Ekneligoda, who has been suspended by the nation's cricket board, the Federazione Cricket Italiana (FCRI) informed.
According to a statement released by FCRI, the allegations are the subject of an investigation by the federal prosecutor.
"The Federation confirms that, during 2025, the President of the federation acting within her institutional responsibilities and with the full safeguarding of the athletes and other parties involved in mind, ordered the immediate precautionary suspension of the individual concerned from all federal duties and activities," ESPN Cricinfo quoted the the board as saying in a statement.
"This measure was adopted pending a thorough and definitive assessment of the circumstances. The decision was taken as a prudent and responsible step, aimed at preventing any undue speculation, preserving the integrity of the sporting environment, and ensuring that any fact-finding takes place in the appropriate forums, with full respect for personal dignity, due process and the presumption of innocence."
According to reports, Ekneligoda's lawyer has denied the allegations, claiming "ulterior motives" were behind them.
FCRI media manager Rakbir Hasan confirmed to the website that Ekneligoda had travelled with the board president Maria Lorena Haz Paz at the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka but didn't have any official duties.
"It is further noted that proceedings are currently under way before the Federal Prosecutor's Office, which is responsible for carrying out the assessments and investigations provided under sporting regulations," the FCRI said.
