Belagavi: Villagers rescue man swept away by flash flood in Ramdurg
Belagavi: A man had a narrow escape after being swept away by strong water currents while crossing a flooded stretch of road on his bike near Godachi village in Ramdurg taluk.
Due to heavy rains lashing the Western Ghats region, the Malaprabha River has been overflowing, prompting authorities to issue high alerts in surrounding areas. Despite warnings, the biker attempted to cross the road when a powerful water stream suddenly dragged both him and his bike away.
Alert villagers quickly sprang into action, using a rope to pull the man to safety, preventing what could have been a fatal accident.
Continuous heavy rainfall across Belagavi district has turned roads, streams, and bridges into gushing waterways, severely disrupting public movement and posing a risk to commuters.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
