Two-wheeler rider killed, two injured in Kabaka road accident
Puttur: A tragic collision between a two-wheeler and a mini tourist bus occurred on Sunday night in Polya near Kabaka, resulting in the death of the two-wheeler rider and injuries to two others.
The deceased, Clifford Moras Raja (45), a resident of Alakemajalu, was working in the Master Plannery in Nehru Nagar of Puttur. He died on the spot. Co-riders Surender (29) and Sanneef (28) from Bihar sustained injuries.
Clifford Moras had called Surender and Sanneef to do some private work on the laundry floor as Sunday was a holiday for the Master Plannery Institute. The accident occurred when he was returning towards Puttur on a scooter to drop the two of them at their room in Mura. A collision took place between Clifford's scooter and a mini bus traveling from Madikeri to Mangalore at Polya turn. Clifford was critically injured and succumbed to his injuries on the spot.
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Co-rider Surender suffered a fractured left leg, while Sanneef sustained facial injuries. Both injured individuals have been admitted to Puttur Government Hospital.
Clifford Moras is survived by his wife and two children. Puttur traffic police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
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No unannounced load shedding in Kerala, outages due to overload, says Minister
Palakkad (PTI): Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty on Saturday said there was no unannounced load shedding in the state, attributing recent power interruptions to temporary overload caused by high consumption.
Clarifying concerns raised from various parts of the state, the minister said the disruptions are not deliberate but occur when demand peaks, particularly between 10 pm and 11 pm.
"It is not being done intentionally. Power consumption has risen sharply, and when there is excessive and indiscriminate usage, the system experiences overload, leading to natural supply interruptions," he told reporters here.
His remarks come amid complaints that several areas have been witnessing frequent power cuts, often lasting around 15 minutes and occurring multiple times during the night.
Krishnankutty said the state's power demand has crossed 6,195 MW, putting pressure on the supply system. He added that around 70 per cent of Kerala's electricity is procured from outside, and existing power banking arrangements have been exhausted.
"We have approached the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to purchase more power. However, this will come at a higher cost," he said.
The minister said the government is trying to avoid increasing electricity tariffs and urged consumers to exercise restraint in usage to help manage the situation.
Responding to opposition criticism over the ruling LDF's earlier claims of a decade without power cuts, he said the current situation is not unique to Kerala.
A power crisis is emerging across the country, he said, and sarcastically asked the Opposition to take note of the role of natural factors in this.
Krishnankutty expressed confidence that the situation would improve within two days, while cautioning that long-term energy security would depend on enhancing in-state power generation.
He also warned that future generations could face serious challenges if adequate electricity production capacity is not developed within Kerala.
