Kalaburagi: A tragic head-on collision between two motorcycles resulted in a fatality and left two individuals severely injured. The incident unfolded near Guddadammana Gudi, situated close to Bhusanur, on Tuesday.

The victim who lost his life in the accident has been identified as Hasan Ali Ahmed Ali Khandowale, aged 38, and a resident of Naukad Galli, Aland.

The collision occurred when Hasan Ali was riding his motorcycle from Aland en route to Jawali (D) village. Simultaneously, another motorcyclist on a Bullet bike was heading from Bhusanur towards the NSL sugar factory. The two motorcycles collided head-on, tragically leading to the instant death of Hasan Ali.

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The individuals riding the Bullet motorcycle, Kirankumar Suryakanta Hathagundi and Sidrama Somanna Pujari, sustained grave injuries. They have been admitted to Kalaburagi Hospital for further medical treatment. Additionally, another person involved in the accident sustained minor injuries.

In response to the incident, Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) Vatsalya Biradara and Crime Branch PSI Basavaraja Sanmani, along with their team, visited the accident site for a thorough inspection. A case has been registered at the Nimberga police station.

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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.