I'm in the government: Minister R. Shankar
Udupi: I am an independent MLA of KPJP. I am inside the government. I have no invitation from the BJP. Media is simply ridiculing this, said forest Minister R. Shankar.
He was responding to media questions after attending a private event in Udupi today.
The state coalition government is secure for five years. Asking why I should join the Congress or the JD (S) being an independent candidate, R Shankar said, I did not go to Mumbai. I did not participate in any activity. I have come here to attend the marriage ceremony of my relative, "he said.
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Biker injured, leopard dies in road accident near forest area in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A leopard was killed after being hit by a motorcycle near Mandagadde in Thirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district.
According to reports, the biker was travelling from Shivamogga towards Thirthahalli when the leopard suddenly came onto the road from a nearby forest area near Mandagadde. The rider is said to have lost control of the bike and crashed into the animal.
The leopard suffered severe injuries in the impact and died on the spot. The biker also fell onto the road along with the motorcycle and sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a hospital in Shivamogga for further treatment.
After receiving information about the incident, forest department officials, including Gajanur RFO Vinay Kumar, visited the spot and conducted an inspection.
