Hubballi, August 20: A two-wheeler rider died on the spot when his scooter was hit by a lorry from the rear near Unakal tank here on Monday.
The deceased is identified as Sheikh Umar Kittur (26). The lorry rammed the scooter from the rear due to which, Sheik fell on the road and the lorry ran over his head killing him on the spot. Soon after the incident, the lorry driver fled the scene leaving the lorry. A case was registered at Hubballi North Traffic police station.



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Bengaluru: Dr Boby Chemmanur was felicitated by Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader Fareed at a special function held at Vidhana Soudha.
Dr Chemmanur, popularly known as “BoChe”, was honoured for successfully completing an 812-kilometre run aimed at spreading the message of world peace. The achievement earned him recognition in the Unique World Records and the Guinness World Records.
Dr Chemmanur has also received several prestigious awards and honours, including the Mother Teresa Award, for his contributions to social service.
Speaker U.T. Khader also spoke about Dr Chemmanur’s achievement in the Legislative Assembly and congratulated him for the accomplishment.
Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani, Agriculture Minister Cheluvarayaswamy and MLA and Chief Minister’s legal advisor Ponnanna were present on the occasion.
