Belthangady: In an unfortunate incident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, three individuals died a gruesome death when a tree fell on them while they were cutting a tree near Kayila in Patrame Village. 

Prashant (23), son of Uliya resident Ramanna Kumbar, Swastik (25) son of Sesappa Poojary, and Uppinangady resident Ganesh (38) are the men who died in the gruesome incident. 

This unfortunate incident is said to have occurred when the men were reportedly cutting a tree on the property of Anaaru Kayila Lokayya Gowda, it is learned.

Belthangady’s Circle Inspector Sandesh PI, Dharmasthala Station’s SI Pawan Nayak visited the site of the accident and conducted an investigation.

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Bidar: Ayatullah Professor Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran in India during his visit to Shaheen Knowledge City on Monday visited the Shaheen Group of Institutions.  

Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of Shaheen Group of Institutions welcomed Professor Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Qadeer highlighted the historic and civilisational relationship between India and Iran and the centuries-old cultural, educational, and academic exchanges between the two nations.

Furthermore, he emphasized that both countries share deep-rooted ties in knowledge, language, and scientific traditions, which continue to strengthen cooperation even today. 

During his visit, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi addressed a large gathering of students and faculty at Shaheen PU College.

Addressing the gathering, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi spoke on the importance of science, technology, and development, stressing that nations progress through innovation, research, and strong educational institutions.

He also encouraged students to aim for excellence in emerging fields such as biotechnology, space science, cyber technology, and nanotechnology.

During the visit, discussions were also held on future academic collaborations between Indian institutions and leading universities in Iran, particularly in advanced scientific and technological sectors.

Ayatullah Hakim Elahi also commended the remarkable contribution of the Shaheen Group of Institutions in transforming the lives of students, especially those from underprivileged and Madrasa backgrounds, by providing quality education and opportunities in professional fields.

As part of his visit, Ayatullah Hakim Elahi also toured the historic Mahmud Gawan Madrasa and commended its legacy as a centre of learning.