Untimely rain lashes parts of Karnataka including DK

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February 19, 2021

Bengaluru, Feb 19: Untimely rain, accompanied by thunder, hailstones and lightning, lashed several parts of Karnataka on Friday, disrupting farming activities in rural areas.

Rain that started in the early hours, flooded low lying areas in Chitradurga were affected. Drain water flooded the streets disrupting vehicular movement.

Bharamasagar, Sirigere, Bheemasamudra in Chitradurga taluk, Dharmapura in Hiriyur taluk, Nayakanahatti, Parashurampura in Challakere taluk and Chikkajajur in Holalkere taluk saw heavy rains.

Parts of Dakshina Kannada district also received heavy rain for half an hour on Friday. Various parts of Belthangady received rain from 3.30 am to 4 am and drizzling continued till 8 am. Sudden rain affected the drying of areca nuts in interior villages. Ujire, Charmadi, Mundaje, Belthangady, Dharmasthala, Kalmanja, Nidle, Kalenja, Belalu, Kaniyoor and surrounding areas experienced rainfall. On the other hand, N R Pura, Kottigehara, Balehonnur, Kadur and Koppa in Chikmagalur.

Large hailstones accompanied by rains lashed different parts of Kodagu district on Friday.

The gusty winds damaged the standing crops. Heaps of hailstones were found on the roads, coffee estates, roof of the houses, arecanut and coconut plantations at Mullooru, Nidta, Ankanahalli, Gudugalale and other areas.

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Udupi NRI duped of Rs 12.25 lakh in Telegram investment scam

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December 4,2025

Udupi: A 40-year-old NRI from Udupi has reportedly lost more than Rs 12.25 lakh in an online investment scam operated through Telegram.

According to a complaint filed at the CEN police station, Leo Jerome Mendonsa, who has been working in Dubai for the past 15 years in computer accessories sales, maintains NRI accounts in Karkala and Nitte.

On November 12, 2025, Mendonsa was added to a Telegram group called Instaflow Earnings by unknown individuals. Users identified as Priya and Dipannita persuaded him to invest in “Revenue Tasks.” Initially, Mendonsa transferred Rs 1,100 multiple times and received the promised returns, encouraging him to continue.

On November 14, another user, Nishmitha Shetty, directed him to register on a website, digitvisionuoce.cc, and invest Rs 4 lakh in various shares. Over the next few days, he made multiple transfers totaling Rs 12,25,000, including Rs 50,000 via Google Pay, believing the scheme was legitimate.

After receiving the money, the alleged handlers stopped responding, and neither the invested amount nor the promised profits were returned.

The CEN police have registered a case under Sections 66(C) and 66(D) of the IT Act and Section 318(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and investigations are ongoing.

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