Ullal: A pedestrian was seriously injured after a car hit him at Talapady in Ullal taluk.

The injured person has been identified as 50-year-old Sharanappa, a resident of Gadag. The incident occurred when Sharanappa was standing on the side of the road.

A Kerala-registered car allegedly hit him while being driven carelessly. Sharanappa suffered serious injuries in the accident.

The Mangaluru South Traffic Police have registered a case regarding the incident. The accident has raised concerns about pedestrian safety in Talapady.

The area does not have a proper service road. Vehicles and trucks are also often parked on the main road.

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As a result, pedestrians have very little space to walk safely.

Residents have urged the concerned National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) authorities to take immediate steps to improve road safety in the area.

Bantwal: Heavy winds and torrential rain caused severe damage to the house of Jaya Sapalya after its roof collapsed at Kagudde in Tenkabellur village of Bantwal taluk.

Bantwal MLA Rajesh Naik Uli Padiguthu visited the house to inspect the damage and meet the affected family.

He enquired about the well-being of the family members and assessed the extent of the loss.

The MLA later held discussions with the concerned officials and instructed them to provide immediate relief and all necessary assistance to the family as per government norms.

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Village Administrative Officer Mallikarjun, PDO Rashmi R. Kille, Revenue Department Officer Rita D’Souza, former Panchayat member Raghuveer Acharya, Sundar, Ramachandra, Tirulesh, and others were present during the visit.

Lifestyle: Becoming a parent is a joyful experience, but caring for a newborn can also be tiring. Simple daily habits can make life easier for both babies and parents. Experts suggest a few easy techniques to improve sleep, feeding, and overall care.

Parents can make nighttime cleanups easier by layering the crib with a mattress protector, a sheet, another protector, and a second sheet. If there is a leak during the night, they only need to remove the top layer instead of changing the entire bed.

When placing a sleeping baby in a bassinet, parents should gently lower the baby’s feet first, followed by the bottom, and then the head. Keeping a hand on the baby’s chest for a few seconds can help prevent sudden waking.

Using a white noise machine can block household sounds and help babies sleep more peacefully. Swaddling babies properly or using a Velcro sleep sack can also help keep them calm and comfortable.

At night, parents are advised to change the baby’s diaper before feeding. This helps wake the baby enough to have a full feeding, and the feeding often helps the baby fall asleep again.

Another useful trick is to place a clean diaper under the baby before removing the dirty one. This helps catch any unexpected mess and makes diaper changes quicker.

Parents should also keep extra clothes, burp cloths, and clean sheets near feeding and sleeping areas. This saves time during unexpected spills or diaper leaks.

If a baby has trapped gas, gentle bicycle leg movements may help relieve tummy discomfort and make the baby feel more comfortable.

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Experts also remind parents to take care of themselves. Accepting help from family and friends for meals, errands, or babysitting can provide much-needed rest.

Keeping healthy one-handed snacks, such as nuts, fruit, or protein bars, nearby can help parents stay energized while feeding or holding the baby.

Above all, parents should remember that the difficult newborn stage is temporary. Sleepless nights, frequent feeding, and crying will gradually become easier as the baby grows.