Puttur: Panic prevails around NH 48 after gas leak

February 8, 2011

Puttur, February 8: Traffic on National Highway 48 disrupted for many hours after a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas from Mangalore to Bangalore, tumbled near Nelyady in Puttur taluk on Tuesday morning.

There was panic in the area following this accident, which resulted in leakage of a large quantity of gas.

Sources said that the traffic from Bangalore to Mangalore has been diverted via Gundia to Kadaba, and the vehicles bound for Bangalore from the city are being sent via Charmadi ghat.

Heavy loss caused due to the gas leakage, although the fire brigade's rescue team rushed to the spot within 40 munities of the accident.

The experts have warned local people against using fire inside the houses, as the area over which the leakage has spread has not yet been assessed.

As per the latest information, the fire fighters are continuing their operation in the accident site.

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Will end Karnataka leadership confusion after talks with top leaders: Kharge

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November 27,2025

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday announced that he will convene a high-level meeting in New Delhi with senior leaders — including Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar — to resolve the escalating leadership turmoil in Karnataka and “put an end to the confusion.”

Kharge said the discussions would focus on the way forward for the ruling party, as rumours of a possible leadership change continue to swirl. The speculation has intensified after the Congress government crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20, reviving talk of an alleged 2023 “power-sharing agreement” between Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar.

“After reaching Delhi, I will call three or four important leaders and hold discussions. Once we talk, we will decide how to move ahead and end this confusion,” Kharge told reporters in Bengaluru, according to PTI.

When asked specifically about calling Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar to Delhi, he responded: “Certainly, we should call them. We will discuss with them and settle the issue.”

He confirmed that Rahul Gandhi, the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister and other senior members would be part of the deliberations. “After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made,” he said.

Meanwhile, Siddaramaiah held a separate strategy meeting at his Bengaluru residence with ministers and leaders seen as his close confidants, including G. Parameshwara, Satish Jarkiholi, H.C. Mahadevappa, K. Venkatesh and K.N. Rajanna.
Signalling calm, the Chief Minister told reporters, “Will go to Delhi if the high command calls.”

Shivakumar echoed a similar stance, saying he too would head to the national capital if summoned by the party leadership.

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