Lorry overturns: One dead, 18 injured

February 23, 2011

Mangalore, February 23: A tipper lorry transporting labourers to a road contract work site overturned after it hit an auto rickshaw in the process of overtaking it at Puthigepadavu under Moodbidri police station limits on Tuesday leading to the death of a woman and causing injuries to 18 others.

Five of the grievously injured have been admitted to a private hospital in the city, while the rest are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Moodbidri, police stated.

The deceased has been identified as Renuka (35). Sutharo, Mohammed Akther, Saroja, Lakshmi, Vikas, Rajesh, Susheelavva, Raju, Mohammed Ajeem, Sandeep, Jihavul Rehman, Jenjin and Pramod Kumar are among the injured.

The tipper, which was carrying 17 labourers from Kinnigoli to work on road asphalting at Moodbidri, belonged to one Santhosh Shetty of Kinnigoli, a PWD contractor.

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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