Panambur: Lorry hits bike near petrol pump; rider killed
Panambur: A two-wheeler rider died on the spot after a lorry allegedly hit his bike near the Indian Oil petrol pump in Panambur on Thursday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Shivadas Ganapathi Nayak, a native of Ankola taluk in Uttara Kannada district, who was residing in a rented house in Bejai, Mangaluru.
According to police, Shivadas was employed at a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Baikampady and was returning home after work when the accident occurred. Police said the lorry hit his bike from behind. He fell and was run over by the rear wheel of the lorry, resulting in his death.
Mangaluru North Traffic Police Inspector Shivakumar M. and his team visited the scene, conducted an inspection, and initiated further legal proceedings. Further investigation is underway.
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Deputy Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa conducts surprise inspections in Udupi, pulls up officials
Udupi: Deputy Lokayukta Justice B. Veerappa carried out surprise inspections at multiple locations in Udupi early Friday morning and expressed dissatisfaction over shortcomings in maintenance and sanitation.
The inspection began at the wastewater treatment plant in Nittur, where Justice Veerappa observed what he described as serious lapses in its functioning. He questioned the concerned officials, including the Municipal Commissioner, over the alleged discharge of untreated wastewater into the sea.
“You, who receive Rs 3 lakh every month for the maintenance of the unit, are discharging the wastewater directly into the sea without treating it,” he said during the inspection. Officials from the Environment Department were also pulled up in connection with the matter.
The Deputy Lokayukta later visited Malpe Port to review sanitation conditions. He noted the presence of accumulated waste, sewage flow and foul smell in and around the port area, and directed the authorities to take immediate corrective steps to improve hygiene.
Justice Veerappa also inspected the KSRTC bus stand at Bannanje, including the cleanliness of the canteen premises. During the visit, women staff working at the canteen brought to his notice the absence of facilities such as ESI benefits. He directed the contractor to address the issue without delay and indicated that further action would be taken if compliance was not ensured.
