Crew of stationary lorry run over by another lorry; two killed, three injured

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November 19, 2011

Mangalore, November 19: Two people died on spot and three others sustained severe injuries in a ghastly road accident on National Highway 66 near NITK Gate on the outskirts of the city on Friday night.

Deceased have been identified as Ram Suvarath Dind, a driver from Gujarat and Sonu from Surat.

The tragedy occurred at around 10:00pm, when the driver and crew of a trailer lorry from Haryana were having supper at the platform after parking their vehicle on the road side. It is said that the drivers and cleaners of three other lorries had also joined them for supper.

When they were about to finish their last meal of the day, a speeding lorry trailer coming from the direction of Kudremukh rammed into the platform of the stationary lorry killing two people and injuring two others.

Eyewitness said that the rash and reckless driving was the main reason for the accident as the lorry had moved several feet away from the road. The accused driver too sustained injuries in the incident.

Police from jurisdictional Panambur station rushed to the spot and made arrangement to shift the injured to a private hospital in the city.

A case has been booked against the lorry driver.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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