Five youngsters killed as speeding car jumps over divider on flyover in Nelamangala, hits KSRTC bus
Bengaluru: In a road accident that reportedly occurred in Jindal, Nelamangala, around Saturday midnight, five youngsters traveling in a car at high speed died after a collision between their vehicle and a state transport bus.
Four of the accident victims are learned to have died on the spot while the fifth breathed his last in hospital. Two of the youngsters are identified as Harshith, a native of Doddaballapura and student of the Sai College near Rajanukunte, and Likhith. The three other victims are yet to be identified.
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Police sources have said that the five friends were traveling on the national highway from Tumakuru to Bengaluru Saturday midnight at high speed. While on the flyover near Jindal, the driver is said to have lost control, resulting in the car hitting and also jumping the divider, before colliding with a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus that was traveling from Bengaluru to Hubballi.
The car was completely damaged due to the intensity of the collision, with the front of the bus too being partially damaged. The 43 passengers traveling in the bus are learned to be out of danger.
Madanayakanahalli Police have visited and inspected the accident spot. They are learned to have registered a case and investigating the incident.
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Energia opens Corporate Service Center in Mangaluru, eyes future renewable projects in India
Mangaluru: Energia on Sunday inaugurated its Corporate Service Center in Mangaluru, marking a step towards strengthening its global corporate operations and expanding its presence in India.
The new office was inaugurated in the presence of U. T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, along with members of Mangaluru’s business and community circles.
The ceremony was led by Shahid Hassan, CEO of Energia, along with Mohin Sheikh, Managing Director, Rajan Mengoth, Operations Director, and Mehboob, Chairman of Energia. Senior officials and team members of the company were also present.
The Mangaluru Corporate Service Center will function as a dedicated support office for Energia’s operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company said the centre will help improve coordination, strengthen back-end support and enhance governance across key corporate functions. It is expected to improve service delivery through structured processes and better operational control.
Energia stated that the new centre will create employment opportunities in Mangaluru, particularly in corporate services and support roles. The company also plans to introduce structured career pathways and skill development programmes for professionals in the region.
While the immediate focus of the centre will be to support overseas operations, Energia said it intends to deepen its long-term engagement in India. The company indicated that it is exploring opportunities in the renewable energy sector in line with India’s expanding clean energy landscape. The Mangaluru office is expected to act as a base for future partnerships and renewable initiatives in the country.
“This Corporate Service Center reflects Energia’s long-term commitment to building strong capability and governance. Mangalore gives us access to high-quality talent, and this office will play a critical role in supporting our Saudi operations while also helping us prepare for future renewable initiatives in India,” said Shahid Hassan, CEO of Energia.
Among those present at the event were Chairman of State Allied and Health Care Council UT Iftikhar Ali, President of New Jumma Masjid Sharif Whitestone, Founder of Team B-Human Asif Deal, Dr Haroon Hussain and others.
Energia is an energy solutions company with operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a growing presence in other markets. The company provides integrated energy solutions across sectors with a focus on reliability and long-term value creation.
