Karwar: The BJP Government in Karnataka observed “Mask Day” in the state to create awareness among the masses about the importance of wearing masks during the COVID-19 crisis. But the BJP MP of Uttara Kannada District, Ananth Kumar Hegde was seen attending a meeting in Karwar without wearing a mask, photos of which are now going viral on social media platforms.

Udupi: In a tragic road accident reported from Udupi from NH 66 near Ambagilu in Udupi, a Mahendra Bolero vehicle rammed into a signboard killing two people including the driver on the spot. Reports added that the two were on their way to APMC Market to sell vegetables.

A chartered flight from Sharjah, carrying 168 passengers and six infants landed at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on Wednesday.

Kundapur: An employee of a software company who was returning to his native place Koteshwara from Bengaluru died on the bus today. The accident occurred when he was traveling from Bengaluru on a private bus.

Mangaluru: Heavy rain has gripped the Coastal Karnataka over the last few days with several parts of the Coast receiving constant rain from three days. In an incident reported from Someshwara in Ullal, a house that had reportedly sustained damaged due to monsoon last year as well, collapsed due to rain and high-tides in the sea on Tuesday afternoon here.

Ullal: Ullal Police on late Monday night arrested one person on charges of raping a minor girl and impregnating her. The accused has been booked the POCSO Act.

Bantwal: In a tragic incident reported from Sangabettu village in Bantwal Taluk, a brother and his sister committed suicide by setting themselves ablaze after sprinkling petrol over themselves on Monday night here.

Mangaluru: The injured father of a four-year-old infant who died on the spot in a road accident near Baikampady Junction on Sunday evening succumbed to his injuries on Monday morning at a private hospital in the city here.