Mangaluru, August 9: Team India player Mangaluru-based KL Rahul was appointed as the brand ambassador of Puma India, known for its sports materials. Rahul will work for three years as brand ambassador along with Virat Kohli and other sports stars for new sports products.

Rahul, who is 26 year-old, has his records of making centuries in all three formats of cricket. In his statement, Puma India managing director Abhishek Ganguli said that Rahul was considered as the brand ambassador for his commitment, confidence, energy and diversity.



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Afzalpur: A 24-year-old police constable Dhareppa died as the motorbike he was riding went out of control and toppled on the road while traveling near Gobbur B village on Saturday morning.

Dhareppa, learned to be a resident of Shirawala village, was reportedly traveling back home to the village from Kalaburagi when the accident occurred and the bike fell on the road.

The police constable, who was grievously injured in the accident, is said to have died on the spot.

Aland Deputy Superintendent of Police Thammaraya Patil, Circle Inspector Lakhan Masaguppi and Devalagangapura Sub-inspector Sangeetha Shinde visited the accident spot and inspected it.

A case has been registered and investigation is underway.