Monday night's rain incurs losses to anchored boats in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: In the heavy rain that occurred on Monday night, which was accompanied by severe winds, the boats that were anchored at Old Bunder Dhakke in Mangaluru sustained damages after the ropes tying the boats got severed due to heavy wind, causing the boats to collide with each other resulting in severe damages.
Due to the heavy rain and winds, several boats in Panambur, Minakaliya, Chitrapura, Surathkal, and Sasihithlu were pushed towards the seashore. The anchored boats that were damaged have caused immense hardship to the fishermen.
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Tension in Koppal village over Ambedkar flag during fair; five arrested
Koppal: Tension prevailed in Halwarti village of Koppal taluk after a clash reportedly broke out between members of Dalit and upper-caste communities over the hoisting of an Ambedkar flag during the Beeralingeshwara fair.
According to police, a verbal argument between youths from the two communities escalated into a physical confrontation, leading to unrest in the village.
In a related development, it has been alleged that members of the upper-caste community entered the house of a Dalit youth, identified as Gavisiddappa Hosamani, damaged the door and vandalised the front portion of the house.
As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order.
Police said a complaint has been registered at the Koppal Rural Police Station and five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigation is under way.
