After pillar collapse, road caves in, injures two-wheeler rider at metro project site in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A man riding his two-wheeler on the Hosur road sustained injuries when a part of the road caved in at Shoolay Circle here in the city.
A tunnel for the Namma Metro project was being bored near the accident spot when the road caved in.
Phase 2 of the project, called the 'red line', from Nagavara to Gottigere, is underway near the site. The tunnel was being bored 150 metres away from the point where the road caved in.
The incident was also captured on a CCTV camera near the road.
A large portion of the road caved in just as the biker was passing through the area, leading to the accident. The man is reported to have suffered minor injuries.
The incident comes just two days after a woman and her minor son were killed after a pillar collapsed on them, sparking massive outrage in the city against the Namma metro and the state government. The woman's husband and daughter had also suffered injuries but are reported to be out of danger.
#Breaking in #Bengaluru: Road caves in near Brigade Towers on #BrigadeRoad in the central part of the city. No casualty reported. (🎥 by TOI Sunil)
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Yenepoya University conducts autism awareness campaign in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: The Department of Occupational Therapy at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) conducted a community-based Autism Awareness Campaign at Fiza Mall and Ullal Beach in the city.
The campaign was aimed at promoting awareness, inclusion, and early identification of autism, in line with the global theme, “Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value.”
The programme was led by Dr. Dhayanithi K and Dr. Ananya Jana as organising chairpersons, with Dr. Anas, Dr. Amanda S. Phillip, and Dr. Ansu V. David served as organising members.
Students of the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (BOT) programme participated in conducting the campaign.
The event included activities such as flash mobs, street plays, face painting, mehendi, and direct interaction with the public.
These activities focused on highlighting early signs of autism, the need for early intervention, and the importance of inclusion and acceptance of individuals with autism.
The campaign reached around 300 to 500 members of the public. It also provided students with practical exposure to community-based rehabilitation and public health education.
As part of the initiative, QR-based digital resources were introduced to help the public access reliable information on autism.
“Awareness is the first step towards inclusion, and early intervention can significantly improve outcomes,” the organising team said.
The department thanked the university for its support in organising the campaign. It also acknowledged the cooperation of the management of Fiza Mall and the Ullal Beach Police Department in facilitating the event.
