Bridge collapses near thirthahalli: Road connectivity between Udupi-Shimoga cut-off
Shimoga: Vehicular movement between Udupi-Shimoga has come to an abrupt halt, due to the collapse of a bridge at Ranjadakatte village, near Thirthahalli.
As per sources, due to heavy rainfall in the area, the water level rose in the stream leading to the collapse of a large portion of the bridge. As the result, vehicular movement came to a standstill.
Hundreds of commuters from across Shimoga, Davangere, Chitradurga, and various other surrounding districts have been travelling via this bridge to reach Udupi, Manipal for medical treatment.
Due to the unforeseen incident, ambulances and vehicles would face great inconvenience.
The local natives have blamed the PWD and the National Highway Authority for their negligence, which has allegedly led to the collapsing of the bridge.
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Karnataka Muslim Convention to be held as scheduled on May 16, say organisers
Bengaluru: Organisers of the ‘Karnataka Muslim Convention’ have clarified that the programme will be held as scheduled on Saturday, May 16, at 10.30 am at Town Hall in Bengaluru, and urged the public not to pay attention to rumours regarding any change in the event.
In a joint statement, convention coordinators Suhail Ahmed Maroor, Tanveer Ahmed and Yahya Damudi said there is no change whatsoever in the programme and that all preparations are in the final stage.
The convention is being organised by the Karnataka Rajya Muslim Sanghatanegala Okkoota.
According to the organisers, more than 45 Muslim organisations, associations and jamaats from different parts of Karnataka have extended support to the event and have assured active participation.
The organisers said the state government has withdrawn the restriction on hijab, but noted that nine other major demands of the Muslim community are still pending.
They said the convention is being held to urge the government to fulfil these constitutional demands without further delay.
