Udupi: Independence Day celebrated after a break from rain
Udupi, August 15: The 72nd Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic zeal in Udupi today when rains gave a break after four days today.
District in-charge Minister and Minister for Women and Child Welfare Jayamala hoisted the tricolour and received the guard of honor.
The minister also felicitated the Kannada and English medium students who topped the district in the SSLC and PUC examinations this year.
The number of public and students participating in the ceremony was less due to rain. Officials were present in large numbers.
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One held for illegal transportation of beef in goods vehicle in Karnataka's Mandya
Mandya (PTI): A driver was arrested for allegedly transporting beef and other cattle parts illegally in a goods vehicle in this district, police said on Monday.
The vehicle was intercepted and seized during a late-night operation near Paschimavahini in Srirangapatna taluk on Sunday, they said.
According to police, the vehicle, which was reportedly travelling from Hunsur to Ramanagara, was first stopped by members of a local Hindu organisation, who then alerted the police. The Srirangapatna Town Police reached the spot and took the vehicle into custody.
During inspection, police found beef and legs of cattle inside the goods carrier. The driver was detained on the spot, a senior police officer said.
Samples of the seized meat have been sent for forensic examination, he added.
A case under the relevant sections of the Karnataka Prevention of Cow Slaughter and Cattle Preservation Act has been registered at the Srirangapatna Town Police Station, and an investigation is underway to trace the source and destination of the consignment, they said.
