Ankola: A tragic incident occurred near Shirur in Ankola taluk where a landslide resulted in the deaths of seven people, including five members of a single family. The victims have been identified as Lakshmana Nayka (47), Shanti Nayka (36), Roshan (11), Avantika (6), and Jagannath (55). Information about the other two deceased individuals is still pending.

ALSO READ: 1.5 tmcft of Cauvery water flowing to Tamil Nadu daily, says DK Shivakumar

The collapse, attributed to continuous heavy rains and the unscientific and incomplete work of the company contracted for the construction of the quadruple highway, occurred near the Shiruru Bommaiah temple on the Ankola-Kumta route of National Highway 66.

Due to the landslide, tea stalls and other small shops along the highway were completely damaged.

Get all the latest, breaking news from Karnataka in a single click. CLICK HERE to get all the latest news from Karnataka.

Let the Truth be known. If you read VB and like VB, please be a VB Supporter and Help us deliver the Truth to one and all.



Ranchi (PTI): A Ranchi-based businessman died allegedly by suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of his apartment here, police said on Friday.

The incident took place around 10:30 pm on Thursday in Hindpiri police station area, they said.

“The deceased, Anurag Sarawgi, was heard speaking to someone over the phone in a loud tone. The door of his room was bolted from inside. He then suddenly jumped from the sixth floor of the apartment,” SP (City) Paras Rana told PTI.

No suicide note was recovered from his room, Rana said.

A thorough investigation is underway, the SP added.

(Assistance for overcoming suicidal thoughts is available on the state’s health helpline 104, Tele-MANAS 14416.)