One dead, several injured as private bus heading to Mangaluru falls into stream near Agasur village
Karwar (PTI): One person died while several others were injured after the private bus they were travelling in fell into a stream after hitting a bridge in the wee hours of Monday, police said.
The deceased was identified as Vinayak Shinde, a resident of Hubballi, they said.
The accident occurred near Agasur village in Uttara Kannada district at around 3:00 am when the private bus was heading to Mangaluru.
Citing preliminary inquiry, a senior police officer said the driver was engaged in rash driving. While trying to avoid potholes, he lost control, causing the vehicle to hit the bridge, overturn and fall into the stream.
With the help of locals and police teams, the passengers in the bus were rescued.
During the accident, a male passenger died and 18 others sustained minor injuries. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, he said.
With the help of a crane, the bus was retrieved from the stream, police said, adding further investigation is underway.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
