Puttur: Student falls from school bus, dies
Puttur, November 10: A student accidentally fell down from a moving school bus and died on Ishwaramangala- Patte road near Patladka in the taluk on Saturday.
The student has been identified as Gagan Alva (15), son of Padmanabha Alva of Anile in Badagannur village, studying in the 10th standard in Gajanana English Medium School. He used to commute in school bus every day. On Saturday afternoon, the incident happened while he was going home. He was standing on the footboard of the bus and when the bus took a turn at Patladka cross, the door of the bus opened suddenly and Gagan, who was standing on the foot-board, threw away from the bus.
The student who sustained severe head injury died on the way to a Puttur hospital. The boy survived by his father, mother and sister. Following a complaint from Padmanabha Alva, Sampya police registered a case.
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UAE issues fresh emergency alert, says situation currently safe
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: Residents and visitors across the United Arab Emirates received a fresh emergency alert on their mobile phones stating that the situation in the country is currently safe.
The message, issued by the Ministry of Interior (MOI), thanked people for their cooperation and reassured them that conditions were stable.
“Thank you for your cooperation. We reassure you that the situation is currently safe. You may resume your normal activities while continuing to remain cautious and take the necessary precautions, and to follow official instructions. (MOI),” the alert read.
The notification was sent in both Arabic and English through the country’s emergency alert system.
The advisory comes after earlier alerts warning of potential missile threats amid rising regional tensions. Authorities have urged the public to stay cautious and follow official guidance.
