Davengere: Two kerala origin youths reportedly died in a fatal accident here on the National Highway-48 near the railway bridge situated opposite to the city’s S.S Hospital on Thursday morning.
The deceased have been identified as Athul (25) and Rishikesh (24) both hailing from Kerala. It has been learnt that both of them were traveling to Bengaluru from Hubli.
The incident reportedly happened when the youths lost control over the bike they were traveling in and rammed into a traffic barrier, as a result both the youths fell off the bridge to the edge of the railway track, resulting in their death on the spot.
In the meantime a car traveling from the opposite direction reportedly hit the stranded bike on the road. The car driver who sustained minor injuries was admitted to the hospital.
Superintendent of police, Uma Prashant reached the accident spot and conducted an investigation. The Davangere South Traffic Police registered a case in connection with the accident.
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Bengaluru: Thirteen students from Karnataka studying at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology in Srinagar have returned safely to New Delhi, due to the coordinated efforts of the Government of India.
It was facilitated by the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries under the close supervision of Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy, his office said in a statement.
The group travelled from Srinagar to Jammu by bus and then onwards to Delhi by train, it said.
Officials from the Ministry of Steel and Heavy Industries received the students upon arrival at the railway station and personally escorted them, it said, adding that arrangements have been made for their safe journey to Bengaluru.
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership in moments like these is both inspiring and reassuring. His clear instructions and deep personal commitment to every citizen's welfare enabled swift coordination between departments. I commend our security agencies, railway personnel, and ministry officials who acted with precision and compassion. The safety of our people, especially students from distant regions, is our foremost priority," Kumaraswamy said.
The students expressed heartfelt gratitude to the prime minister, the Government of India and Union Minister Kumaraswamy.