Two, Three-Wheelers barred from NH-66 stretch in Mangaluru amid heavy rains
Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jun 14 (PTI): Amid relentless rainfall across coastal Karnataka, district highway authorities have restricted the movement of two and three-wheelers along a crucial stretch of National Highway-66 between Suratkal and Nantoor Junction in Dakshina Kannada district, citing safety concerns.
In an official notification, the highway administration invoked Section 31 of the Control of National Highways (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, to divert two- and three-wheelers onto designated service roads for the ongoing monsoon period, which is expected to last until September 2025.
Officials said that continous rain since last month has damaged portions of NH-66, rendering it unsafe for smaller vehicles. Additionally, a maximum speed limit of 50 km/h has been enforced along the stretch to minimise accidents.
All highway users have been advised to adhere strictly to the speed limit and obey traffic diversion signs during the monsoon.
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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
