Mangaluru: 25-yr-old dancer dies as speeding truck rams his scooter at Pumpwell

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April 29, 2018

Mangaluru, Apr 29: A 25-year-old youth died on the spot after a speeding truck rammed into his two-wheeler near Pumpwell Circle in the city today.

The victim has been identified as Akshay S (25), son of Vishwanath, hailing from Kumpala. He was a budding dancer and a member of the Aryans dance troupe.

According to sources, Akshay was on his way to a dance programme when the truck heading towards Mangaluru knocked down his scooter killing him on the spot.

The lorry driver sped from the scene soon after the accident. The accident disrupted traffic for some time as a large number of local residents gathered on the spot.

Reckless driving and slow pace of flyover construction work that has created a mess on the road are responsible for the tragedy, according to locals.

A case has been registered and investigations are on. A manhunt is on to nab the driver.

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Heading to Karavali Utsava? Check traffic changes and parking rules in Mangaluru

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December 20,2025

Mangaluru, Dec 20: The Mangaluru City Police have issued a detailed traffic advisory ahead of the inaugural ceremony of Karavali Utsava, which will be held at the Karavali Utsava Ground on Saturday.

The festival will be inaugurated at 6:00 pm by Dakshina Kannada District Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao. Cultural and public programmes will be held at the venue every evening and will continue until January 2.

According to City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, parking of vehicles is strictly prohibited on both sides of the road from Lalbagh to Karavali Utsava Ground. Visitors are requested to park their vehicles only at designated parking areas.

To help the public, traffic signboards and parking guidance flex boards have been installed along the routes leading to the venue. The police have urged commuters and visitors to follow these instructions to ensure smooth traffic movement.

Designated Parking Locations

•   Urwa Market Ground – Cars
•   Gandhinagar Government School (near Press Club) – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Ladyhill Church parking area – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Canara School Ground, Mannagudda – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Thimmappa Hotel premises – Two-wheelers and cars
•   Scout and Guide Bhavana premises (behind Karavali Utsava Grounds) – Two-wheelers
•   Urwa Market Road – Two-wheelers
•   Hat Hill Road – Two-wheelers

The police have appealed to the public to cooperate by following traffic rules and parking guidelines to avoid inconvenience during the festival.

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