Parts of DK district receive heavy downpour on weekends, spell likely to continue till Dec 11
Mangaluru: Several pockets of the Dakshina Kannada district received heavy rainfall on Saturday and Sunday night, while a yellow alert has been issued by the met department till Monday (Dec 11) Morning.
Heavy rains accompanied by thunder were reported to have occurred in urban and rural regions of the district during the night on the weekend.
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Meanwhile, minor damages due to the heavy rain were reported from some regions.
While Mangaluru city, Puttur, Bantwal, Sullia and Bellare received good rains on Saturday night, On Sunday heavy rains lashed several parts of Belthangady.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
