Kundapur: 24 year-old woman injured in Leopard attack
Kundapur: A 24-year-old woman was on Monday attacked by a leopard at Subbannakere near Kumbadi Mandadi junction here.
Prema Bandi (24), the victim is now being treated at Udupi district hospital for severe face and neck injuries of the attack.
Prema left from her home in the morning to deliver milk at Japti Milk Producers’ Association in Karikal. On her way, she was attacked by the wild cat on the road.
Prema sustained injuries on face, ears and eyes in the attack. She fell onto the ground with bleeding face when the local residents rushed to her rescue. The leopard then escaped from the scene and local rushed Prema to Kundapur hospital. She was later shifted to Udupi district hospital for further treatment.
Kundapur Forest Officer Prabhakar Kulal and sub-divisional forest officer Uday also arrived at the spot.
JK Mahabal Naik, Vice President of Milk Producer’s association said that leopards normally live on the outskirts of Kundapur and roars of wild animals can be heard during the night. He added that a few dogs have also been killed by wild cats in past few years.
“There are women who go to deliver milk early in the morning to homes, and with such attacks it is not safe for them. Forest officials should immediately look into the matter and resolve this issue” Secretary of the association Venkatesh said.
Kundapur Zonal Forest Officer Prabhakar Kulal assured action and said that two traps have been placed to trap the leopard, which also include a caged dog to attract the leopard. “We have laid two traps already, more will be placed if necessary. We will also provide relief for the treatment of Prema from the forest department” he said.
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Tenders invited to conduct feasibility study for second airport for Bengaluru: Minister
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has invited tenders to select an expert consultancy firm to prepare a location suitability and comprehensive technical and financial feasibility report for the proposed second international airport for the State capital.
The last date for submission of applications is January 12, 2026, Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil said on Saturday.
According to a statement issued by the minister's office, Patil said the state government has identified sites at Choodahalli and Somanahalli on Kanakapura Road, along with another location near Nelamangala, for the proposed airport.
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A high-level team from the Airports Authority of India has inspected these locations and submitted a preliminary report, he said.
"The consultancy firm selected through the tender process will be required to submit a detailed technical and financial feasibility report to the Government within five months," he added.
The minister said that firms that have executed projects worth at least Rs 250 crore annually over the past five years, and have handled or prepared consultancy reports for a minimum of five projects in the relevant sector, will be eligible to participate in the tender.
"The selected consultancy firm will study parameters such as rainfall patterns, topography, availability of power, water supply, sewerage and waste management infrastructure, surrounding population, regional development, and noise pollution likely to arise from airport operations at all three identified locations," he said.
Patil noted that the feasibility report must also include details of the estimated cost of developing the proposed airport, the extent of land required, and approvals to be obtained from various authorities, including the Ministry of Defence and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
The report will also assess the impact of a new airport on industries, tourism and public mobility in the region, he said.
Patil said that the consultancy firm will further examine existing connectivity to the proposed sites and the infrastructure that would need to be developed after the airport is constructed. In addition, cargo handling and passenger services, along with their economic viability, will be studied.
Based on a comprehensive assessment of all three locations, the firm will submit its recommendation on the most suitable site for the second airport, he explained.
Patil said Kempegowda International Airport currently ranks second in the country in terms of passenger density. By 2033, the State will require another airport, and efforts have therefore been initiated well in advance with a forward-looking approach.
Once the feasibility report is received, the Government will decide on the next course of action, he added.
