Worker from Kerala dies in Riyadh after AC compressor explodes
Riyadh: A 36-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, who had been undergoing treatment after sustaining severe injuries in an air conditioner compressor explosion, passed away on Sunday, reports said.
The deceased has been identified as Ziyad, son of Kaniyam Parampil Basheer, a native of Thodupuzha in Randupulam, Idukki district. He was residing in Manjaly and working as a driver in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The tragic incident occurred around 2 PM on Friday, when the AC compressor exploded, leaving Ziyad critically injured with severe burn wounds. He was immediately rushed to the emergency unit of Al Mouwasat Hospital in Riyadh.
Despite efforts by doctors to save him, Ziyad succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon. His final rites were held on Monday afternoon at the Naseem Al Salam Mausoleum, it has been reported.
Ziyad had been employed as a personal driver for a Saudi national for the past five years. He is survived by his wife and a young daughter.
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Deputy CM Shivakumar announces property ownership drive in Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar announced a major property ownership drive here aimed at correcting and regularising property records, saying the government had already rectified 23 lakh Khatas and enabled citizens to download their documents online.
Shivakumar, who also holds the Bengaluru Development portfolio, said the state government had begun converting B-Khatas into A-Khatas and would organise special Khata camps every Saturday across corporation limits from May 16 to help citizens secure their property documents.
A Khata is a legal document in Bengaluru certifying that a property complies with all local by-laws, regulations and has paid property taxes to the civic body.
“We have already corrected 23 lakh khatas and provided an opportunity for people to download them,” he said.
Shivakumar explained that the major campaign has been undertaken in Bengaluru to streamline property documentation.
The Deputy Chief Minister said between five and 10 centres would be set up in every corporation area as part of the “Khata Andolana” programme and urged citizens to participate in large numbers.
“I appeal to people to safeguard their property documents. We have created an opportunity for all citizens,” he said.
Calling it a "people-centric" initiative, Shivakumar said the government was working to ensure citizens received proper ownership documentation for their properties.
Shivakumar further claimed that the initiative had drawn national attention and said the Union government had recognised Karnataka with an award for the programme.
“Your Khata is your right. Obtain your Khata and protect yourself from fraud,” he said, while urging people to take advantage of the scheme.
