Indian nurse dies in road accident in UAE
Dubai(PTI): A 36-year-old Indian nurse died in a horrific car accident while on a drive with her family to the Jebel Jais mountains in the UAE's Ras Al Khaimah during the Eid holiday, according to media reports on Sunday.
Tintu Paul, 36, from Kochi in Kerala, was with her husband Kripa Shankar, children -- Kritin, 10, one and half-year-old Aadin Shankar -- and other family members when their car lost control, veered off the road and crashed, Khaleej Times reported.
She, along with her family, was on a short holiday to the Jebel Jais mountain range on May 3 for Eid. Paul, her husband, children, and other family members were rushed to a hospital in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) by the police.
Despite all efforts, the nurse succumbed to her injuries the next day, while her husband and son remain in the ICU.
Paul had been working with RAK Al Hamra Clinic for the last one and half years. Basil, Paul's maternal cousin, said that the husband and son are battling for their lives.
Her husband was severely injured in the accident and is under treatment in ICU and the elder son is also receiving treatment at a hospital in RAK, he said.
Basil said they are simply devastated by this news. Her (Paul's) mother is unable to accept the loss and keeps saying that her daughter will return soon, he said.
Paul's brother, who is in the UK, flew into the UAE to help conduct the last rites.
This is the second death of an Indian nurse in a week. On May 1, Sheba Mary Thomas, a resident of Cheppad, Kerala, working in Abu Dhabi, lost her life in another car accident while on the Eid holiday in Salalah, Oman, Gulf News reported.
RAK Police have urged all motorists and road users to adhere to all necessary precautions while driving in mountainous areas and abide by traffic rules at all times to ensure their safety and that of others.
Police have also advised all road users to drive within the speed limit and maintain a safe distance between vehicles to ensure safety.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
