Massive landslide in Ankola: Seven feared trapped
Karwar: A massive landslide near the National Highway in Shirur, Ankola taluk, has led to fears that seven individuals, including five from the same family, may be trapped under mud.
The landslide occurred following extensive excavation by IRB Company to widen National Highway 66.
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Heavy rains in recent days triggered the collapse, burying a house with 5 of its occupants. A tanker parked nearby a canteen also sweeped into the Gangavali river. Driver and cleaner of the tanker were also trapped under the mud.
Rescue operations are underway, with another collapse reported near in Kinnar village, Karwar taluk, causing significant damage to a house.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
