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Category: Yellapur

  • Yallapur: Tree Fall Claims Lives of Pregnant Woman and Student

    Yallapur, September 8, 2025: A devastating incident occurred near Kiravatti in Yallapur taluk, where a tree collapse resulted in the deaths of Savitri Bagu Kharat (28), a five-month-pregnant woman, and Swati Babu Kharat (17), a student. The tragedy struck in Domageri as Savitri was returning from an Anganwadi center when the tree suddenly fell on them. Savitri succumbed to her injuries on the spot, while Swati, critically injured, passed away en route to the hospital.

    Three children—Ghatu Lakku Kokare (5), Shravani Babu Kharat (2), and Shambhavi Babu Kharat (4)—sustained serious injuries and were rushed to KIMS Hospital in Hubballi for treatment. Additionally, Sanvi Babu Kokare (5), Vinay Lakku Kokare (5), and Anushree Mambu Kokare (5) escaped with minor injuries and are receiving care at Yallapur Hospital. The force of the falling tree also damaged nearby electric poles.

    Upon hearing of the incident, Yallapur MLA Shivaram Hebbar visited the site and expressed condolences to the bereaved families. A case has been registered at Yallapur Police Station, and further investigations are underway to determine the cause of the tree fall.

  • Uttara Kannada: Schools and Colleges Closed on August 28, 2025, Due to Red Alert

    Karwar, August 27, 2025 – The Uttara Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all primary schools, high schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges on August 28, 2025, in response to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bengaluru, forecasting heavy rainfall. The closure applies to all taluks, including Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Shirasi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida, and Dandeli.

    The decision aims to ensure the safety of students and prevent untoward incidents due to incessant rains, which have raised concerns about flooding and transportation risks. The district administration has urged parents and students to cooperate with this precautionary measure.

  • Uttara Kannada: Holiday Declared for Tuesday in Most Taluks

    Uttara Kannada, August 18, 2025 – The district administration of Uttara Kannada has announced a holiday for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, for schools, anganwadis, and pre-university colleges across 11 taluks, excluding Mundgod, in response to forecasts of heavy rainfall. This decision comes after a similar announcement on Sunday, August 17, 2025, when a holiday was initially declared for 10 taluks, excluding Mundgod, and later extended to include Haliyal.

    The holiday aims to ensure the safety of students and staff amid adverse weather conditions in the region. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and further updates will be provided as needed. Parents and institutions are advised to stay informed through official channels for any additional announcements.

  • Weather Alert for August 18, 2025: Heavy Rainfall Expected in Karnataka, School Closures Announced

    Bengaluru, August 17, 2025 – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted extremely heavy rainfall in Karnataka’s coastal and south interior districts on August 18, 2025, prompting a red alert for Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Chikkamagaluru, and Shivamogga. An orange alert has been issued for north interior districts, including Hassan, Kodagu, Haveri, and Belagavi, while a yellow alert covers Bidar, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, Vijayanagara, Yadgir, Chikkaballapura, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Kolar, and Mysuru. Rainfall is expected to persist across the state until August 23, with the Tunga River flowing above danger levels, raising concerns about flooding and landslides.

    School Closures

    • Chikkamagaluru District: Due to torrential rains in the Malenadu region, the district administration has declared a holiday for anganwadis and schools on August 18 in Mudigere, Kalasa, Sringeri, Koppa, Narasimharajapura, and specific hoblis in Chikkamagaluru taluk (Jagar, Khandya, Aldur, Vastare, Avathi). District Collector Meena Nagaraj issued the order as a precautionary measure.
    • Uttara Kannada District: With a red alert in place, the district administration has announced a holiday for primary and high schools across Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Dandeli, and Joida taluks. District Collector Lakshmipriya issued the directive to ensure safety.

    Public Advisory

    The Udupi District Disaster Management Authority has urged residents, tourists, and fishermen to avoid rivers, water bodies, and the sea due to high waves and strong winds expected in the Arabian Sea. People are advised to stay indoors during rain, wind, or lightning, avoid agricultural activities, and steer clear of unstable trees, power lines, or weak structures. Residents in landslide-prone areas should contact tahsildar offices or gram panchayats for relocation to care centers. Emergency contacts include the toll-free number 1077 and the Udupi District Control Room at 0820-2574802.

    The public is requested to adhere to these safety measures to mitigate risks during this period of intense weather activity.

    Heavy rain forecast | Maravanthe | Photo:Waqqas Kazi

  • Yellapur: Three Dead, Several Injured in KSRTC Bus Crash on NH-66 Near Hittina Bail

    Yellapur, August 16, 2025 – A tragic accident occurred late on August 15, 2025, around 11 p.m., near Hittina Bail in Yellapur taluk, Uttara Kannada district, when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus (KA-19-F-3470) traveling from Amminagad, Bagalkot, to Dharmasthala crashed into a stationary Kerala-registered lorry on National Highway-66. The collision resulted in the deaths of three passengers and severe injuries to several others.

    The deceased have been identified as Neelavva Yalagurdappa Haradolli (Guledagudda, Bagalkot district), Girijavva Ayyappa Budannavar (Jalihal, Badami taluk), and an unidentified man aged approximately 45. The injured, including Ramesh Chandappa Kittali, Chidananda Kittali, Mallappa Yamanappa Katti, Manjula Galappa Halabar, Mallikarjun Andala, Devaki Bellli, Sameera Begum, and Sharifa Begum, were admitted to Yellapur Government Hospital for treatment.

    Preliminary investigations suggest the lorry, parked without indicators or safety measures, contributed to the crash, alongside the bus driver’s high speed and negligence. The impact severely damaged one side of the bus. Yellapur police, led by CPI Ramesh Hanapur and PSI Yallaling Kunnuru, shifted the injured to the hospital and the deceased to the Yellapur mortuary. A case has been registered against the bus driver, Yamanappa Magi (Alamatti, Vijayapura district), and the lorry driver at Yellapur police station, with investigations ongoing to determine further details.

  • Yellapur: Bodies of Two Brothers Swept Away in Kavalagi Stream Recovered

    Yellapur, August 13, 2025 – The bodies of two brothers, Mohammed Rafik Ibrahim Sab Sayyad (27) and Mohammed Hanif Ibrahim Sab Sayyad (25), from Madanasara village, who went missing after being swept away by the strong currents of Kavalagi stream while returning from fishing in the Bedti River, have been recovered. The incident occurred on August 10, 2025, when the brothers, part of a group of eight, were caught in a sudden surge of water while crossing the stream.

    Local residents, police, and fire brigade personnel immediately launched a search operation. On August 11, Mohammed Rafik’s body was found, followed by Mohammed Hanif’s body on August 13, approximately 1 km from the incident site. The police retrieved the bodies and initiated legal procedures. The tragedy has left the family and local community in deep sorrow.

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  • Yallapur: Body of One Brother Found, Search Continues for Missing Sibling After Fishing Tragedy

    Yallapur, August 11, 2025 – The body of Rafeek Ibrahim Saab Saiyad (27), one of two brothers swept away by strong currents in Kavalagi stream while fishing on Sunday, was recovered on Monday, August 11. The search continues for his younger brother, Mahmad Haneef Ibrahim Saiyad (25), who remains missing following the tragic incident in Yallapur taluk.

    The brothers, residents of Madanasara village, had been fishing in the Bedthi river and were returning when they were caught in the swift waters of Kavalagi stream. Local residents, police, and fire brigade personnel initiated a search operation, locating Rafeek’s body approximately 300 meters from where he was swept away.

    The search effort is being led by DYSP Geeta Patil, CPI Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Yallaling Kunnuru and Siddappa Gudi, along with other personnel. Authorities are continuing their efforts to locate Haneef, with the community anxiously awaiting updates.

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  • Two Youths from Same Family Missing After Being Swept Away in Yallapur Stream

    Yallapur, August 10, 2025 – In a tragic incident on Sunday, two youths from the same family in Madanasara village, Yallapur taluk, went missing after being swept away by strong currents in Kavalagi stream while returning from a fishing trip.

    The missing individuals have been identified as Mahmad Rafeek Saab Saiyad (27) and Mahmad Haneef Saab Saiyad (25), both residents of Madanasara village. According to reports, a group of eight people had crossed Kavalagi stream to fish at Bedthi stream on Sunday morning. Around 5:30 PM, while returning and crossing Kavalagi stream, a sudden surge in water flow swept the two men away.

    A case has been registered at the Yallapur police station. Police, along with fire brigade personnel, have visited the site and initiated a search operation for the missing youths. The incident has raised concerns about safety near streams during unpredictable water flow conditions, and authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the men.