Father kills son after heated argument over "chicken curry" in Dakshina Kannada
Sullia: In an incident reported on late Tuesday night, a father killed his son reportedly after a feud over “chicken curry”. The incident was reported from Guttigaru-Moga, in Sullia of Dakshina Kannada district.
The victim's son has been identified as Shivaram, a resident Mogra Erangudde Majalu here. The accused father has been identified as Sheena.
The dispute arose when Shivaram returned home late and found that the “chicken Curry” had already been consumed. Irked by this, Shivaram raised his discontent, and a heated argument ensued between him and his father around midnight. It is alleged that during the argument, Sheena lost his temper and struck a hammer on Shivaram’s head.
As a result of the attack, Shivaram sustained serious injuries and passed away on the spot. The Subrahmanya police arrived on the crime scene and arrested Sheena. Shivaram's body was taken to Kadaba Hospital for post-mortem.
The deceased, who worked as a laborer, is survived by his wife and two young children.
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NGT pulls up officials over illegal quarrying near Navi Mumbai cancer hospital
Thane (PTI): The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken a stern view of the "illegal" quarrying operations behind Tata Cancer Hospital in Navi Mumbai, warning top officials of coercive action for failing to respond to environmental concerns.
The western zone bench, comprising Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh and expert member Dr Sujit Kumar Bajpayee, was hearing petitions filed by an activist and another taken up suo motu following a news report.
The tribunal, in its order dated December 5, noted that it had directed the Raigad district collector and the Directorate of Geology and Mines to submit their reply affidavits, but the same had not been filed.
"We have no option but to direct the registrar of this tribunal to address a letter to the learned Chief Secretary of the State of Maharashtra, requesting him that a direction from his side be issued to the District Collector, Raigad and Director of Geology and Mining to appear before us positively on the next date," the bench said.
The RTI findings suggest that illegal quarrying activity was being carried out behind the premier cancer hospital, posing a health and environmental risk.
The NGT warned that it would be "compelled to order personal appearance of the officers concerned" if they continue to ignore judicial directives.
The Chief Secretary has now been tasked with ensuring the collector and mining officials file their replies by the next hearing on February 12, 2026.
