Padubidri: Missing student’s dead body found
Padubidre: The dead body of a student who went missing after heavy rain on Tuesday was found on Wednesday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Nidhi Acharya (9). The locals, who were searching her, found her body nearby. Nidhi and Nisha, daughters of Umesh Acharya and Asha of Padebettu, were students of SBVP Higher Primary School. Nidhi was studying in the fourth standard.
Both the sisters used to go to school by bicycle. Due to heavy rainfall on Tuesday, the school closed at 3 pm itself. While proceeding towards their home, Nidhi and Nisha were washed away in swirling rainwater while crossing a small bridge near Padebettu’s Alde. Nisha managed to grip on and was rescued by a few locals. But Nidhi was not fortunate enough to get any grip and went missing. Unfortunately, today her dead body has been found.
Compensation announced: DC Priyanka Mary Francis visited the victim’s home and consoled the bereaved family members besides announcing a compensation of Rs. 4 lakh.
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US Consulate in Dubai reportedly attacked
Dubai: Smoke was seen rising from an area near the United States Consulate in Dubai, according to witness accounts cited by Reuters.
There was no immediate official confirmation on the extent of damage or whether there were any casualties in the incident.
Earlier, the US embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital, was also attacked. Authorities reported damage to the premises, but no casualties were recorded.
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Iran continuing to target US interests in the Middle East following deadly attacks launched on Saturday by Israel and the United States.
Near US embassy in Dubai pic.twitter.com/z5VTZNVxNO
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