Dakshina Kannada tree crushes school bus; child dead
A large roadside tree fell onto a moving Kalladka Shree Rama School bus in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, killing one child and injuring two others as students were being dropped home after school; Bantwal Rural Police have launched an investigation, and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said the government would provide compensation and oversee relief efforts for the families. The incident prompted condolences from state officials and renewed attention to weather-related school safety in the district.
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About U. T. Khader
U. T. Khader Fareed is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress. He is currently serving as the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka, and, since 12 August 2026, as the Minister for Minority Affairs, Haj and Waqf, Government of Karnataka. He previously served as the 17th Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly from May 2023 to June 2026.
Everything about U. T. Khader →- Occupation
- politician
- Position held
- Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly
- Citizenship
- India
- Born
- October 12, 1969