Karakala:Grama Panchayat member struck by lightning, dies
Karakala, May 29: A grama panchayat member was killed when a bolt of lightning struck her on Monday night in Bailuru here.
The deceased has been identified as Bailuru Grama Panchayat member Sheela Nelke (35). Her husband was also injured in the incident.
Sheela died on the spot when a lightning bolt struck her house. Meanwhile, her husband, who was severely injured in the incident, has been admitted to Karkala hospital.
Sheela was elected as GP member for the first time with the support of BJP.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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