Bengaluru: Sister-brother duo die in fatal accident
Bengaluru: In an incident reported from Doddanagamangala near Electronic City, a speeding water tanker rammed into a two-wheeler, resulting in the death of an elder sister and her younger brother.
The deceased have been identified as Madhumitha (20) and Ranjan (18), residents of Kempegowda layout in Doddanagamangala.
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The incident reportedly occurred, when Ranjan was riding the two-wheeler to drop Madhumitha, a student at SSMRV College, on the first day of her new term. When a speeding water tanker collided with their two-wheeler, causing them to fall. The rear wheel of the tanker ran over Madhumitha's head, leading her death on the spot.
A case has been registered at the Electronic City Traffic Police Station, and the police have initiated appropriate action.
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Schools in Mizoram's nine districts closed due to rain
Aizawl (PTI): All schools in nine districts of Mizoram remained closed on Tuesday due to heavy rain that has been lashing the northeastern state since the day before, an official said.
School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said administrations of nine districts, including Aizawl, Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit, announced school closure on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for students' safety.
However, schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai remained open following a slight improvement in weather conditions there, she said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Serchhip recorded the highest rainfall at 70.5 mm in a 24-hour period, followed by Hnahthial 55 mm, Siaha 37.5 mm, and Aizawl 36 mm.
Khawzawl district reported 30 mm of rainfall, Mamit 25.9 mm, Kolasib 25 mm, Lawngtlai 17.5 mm, and Lunglei 2.2 mm during the same period, it said.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Mizoram on Tuesday.
