4 drown as their car gets washed away in overflowing stream

Bagalkot, Jun 8: Four people were killed after the car in which they were travelling was washed away in the overflowing stream near Anavala village of Kaladagi hobli, Bagalkot district on Tuesday night.

The deceased have been identified as Holebasappa Shiraguppi (55), Yamanappa Hadapada (45), Ashok Sathappanavar (40) and Rudrappa Gurappanavar (55). Another person in the vehicle, Basavalingappa Shiraguppi survived the accident.

Sathappanvar was on his way to his wife's place (Yandigeri) along with his relative, Gurappanavar. He offered a drop to the other three, who were waiting for a bus in Anavala village. The car left the village by around 9 pm when it was raining heavily.

As the vehicle was crossing the stream near Anavala village, it was pushed around 100 metres away from the road by water gushing from the stream. The vehicle later got stuck between the pillars which were erected for building a bridge across the stream.

“As the car swerved, the door on my side opened. I came out, swam the stream and cried for help. People living nearby pulled me from the stream with the help of a rope,” said Basavalingappa Shiraguppi. The other four in the vehicle had died by then. The police conducted a search operation from 12 midnight to 3.30 am and traced the bodies. Kaladagi hobli received record rain on Tuesday night. It rained 272 mm in a single night, said tahsildar Vinay Kulkarni.

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SMR Public School’s ‘EXCELLENTIA’ highlights academic excellence and holistic growth

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December 16,2025

Melkar (Bantwal): The 9th Annual Day celebration of SMR Public School, titled “EXCELLENTIA”, was held on December 15 with great enthusiasm and dignity, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and holistic development.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. U. T. Iftikar Ali. The chief guests were Dr. Akhtar Hussain, Mr. P. Moosabba Beary, Mr. Zakaria Jokattre, and Dr. T. M. Abdul Rahuf—whose inspiring addresses motivated the students and appreciated the school’s contributions to education.

Mr. Abdul Nasir, Mr. Ibrahim Gadiyar, Mr. Razak Golthamajal, Mr. Sali Koya, Mr. Arshad Hussain, Mr. Ismail Balanoor, Mr. Feroz Bawa, Mr. Sahul Hameed, Mr. Abubakkar, Mr. Hameed K. Mani, Mr. Abdul Majeed (Principal, Melkar Women’s College), and Mr. Abdul Lathief (Former Principal, Melkar Women’s College) were the guests of honour.

The Annual Report was presented by the Headmistress, Ms. Fathimathul Zaheera, highlighting the school’s achievements and progress during the academic year. The Presidential Address was delivered by the Chairman of SMR Public School, Dr. Haji S. M. Rasheed, who emphasised the vital role of education in shaping students’ futures and stressed the importance of discipline, dedication, and consistent effort in achieving 100 per cent academic results.

Secretary of SMR Public School, Mr. Rifath Ahmed, and PTA President, Mr. Sandeep Kumar, were also present on the occasion.

The Annual Day celebration showcased the collective efforts of students and teachers and reaffirmed the school’s commitment to quality education and all-round development. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, expressing gratitude to all dignitaries, parents, and well-wishers for their support. The 9th Annual Day—EXCELLENTIA—was a memorable and successful event, leaving a lasting impression on everyone present.

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