Puttur: One person died and another injured seriously when a drinking water tank of the Ganga Kalyana scheme at Pavemajalu in Ariaydka breached in the taluk on Saturday late night.

Following the fear of Kyasanur Forest Disease, the Forest Department (Wildlife) has restricted the entry into water falls, trekking places and other tourist spots in the forest area, temporarily.

Urban Development Minister UT Khader appealed people of the city to cooperate to maintain the cleanliness of the city.

A skirmish triggered for a trivial issue on toilet pit ended up in killing two youth at Kota on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Bharath and Yathish of Kota.

Yathish worked as an assistant to Congress candidate Rakesh Malli in the last Assembly election, while Bharath was working as an auto driver.

Bantwal: The Vitla police have arrested leaders of two groups over a clash that took place between their groups.

Mangaluru: In order to ease the crossing of rivers and streams for the school children, the construction of 221 foot bridges at various places in the Dakshina Kannada district at the cost of Rs 31 crore has been proposed.

Bantwal: The National Festival Celebration Committee on Saturday celebrated the 70th Republic Day at Bantwal taluk office  on Saturday.

Mangaluru: Country-boat fishermen are staging protest against the Persin boats which are prepared for light fishing.