Shivanogga: Villagers around Varahi Power Project area in Hosanagar Taluka reported that they felt mild tremors in the wee hours of Sunday (3 February).

Around 1 a.m, villagers heard a huge sound for a couple of seconds, which led to the household items including utensil in homes fell down, causing sudden panic among the residents.

Official sources confirmed the reports and added that tremors were recorded in Megaravalli, Hanasa, Karunapura, Gadtagadde, Shuntihaklu, Yadur, Sunnadamane, Halige, and adjoining villages. The magnitude of tremors were recorded 2.2 on Richter scale.

 

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Belthangady: A 19-year-old girl from Belalu village, who had attempted suicide at home by consuming poison, has reportedly died at a hospital in Mangaluru.

The deceased, Rama, was the daughter of Dinesh and Revathi Naik of Mayada Balemandikallu in Belalu village, Belthangady taluk, and a II PUC student at Vamapadavu College.

Rama’s attempt to commit suicide is being linked to personal matters, as she is known to have loved a youngster.

On the night of April 19, she reportedly consumed rat poison at her residence and was admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru for treatment. After 10 days of treatment, she died on April 30 after failing to respond to medical care.

A case has been registered at the Dharmasthala Police Station, and investigation is underway.

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