Flash floods in Oman: 2 from Kerala die, Cong's Satheesan seeks PM Modi's intervention
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): Senior Congress leader V D Satheesan on Sunday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urgent intervention in view of reports of the death of two people from Kerala and the disappearance of another in flash floods in Oman.
In his letter, Satheesan expressed deep concern over the tragic incident that occurred on Saturday, claiming the lives of Yusuf and Shamla, natives of Trithala in Kerala.
"I write to you with deep concern regarding the tragic flash floods that struck Oman on Saturday, resulting in the loss of two lives and leaving one woman from Kerala still missing," Satheesan said in the letter.
The woman identified as Ramla also belongs to Trithala.
According to reports, the victims were travelling in a vehicle when it was caught in a sudden flash flood in Oman's Al Batinah Governorate.
Satheesan urged the Centre to take immediate steps to coordinate with Omani authorities to expedite and strengthen the ongoing search and rescue operations, especially in view of the continuing heavy rains and flood risk in the region.
He, in the letter, also requested all possible assistance to ensure the safety of those affected and to support the families of the victims.
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TVK goes solo in Puducherry polls, names candidates for 30 seats
Puducherry (PTI): The TVK on Sunday announced its candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Puducherry.
The party said it will contest all the 30 constituencies on its own.
The list includes two women, who have been fielded from Mangalam and Kadirkamam in Puducherry region.
The party has named A K Sai J Saravanan Kumar as is its nominee in Thirubhuvanai reserved segment here.
Saravanan Kumar quit the BJP on Saturday following denial of ticket to him to seek reelection from Oussudu reserved segment.
Former AIADMK legislators K A U Asana and L Periyasamy are the TVK nominees to contest from Karaikal (South) and Nettapakkam (reserved) segments respectively.
Former president of the Puducherry unit of the BJP, V Saminathan has been fielded in Lawspet constituency.
Former Deputy Inspector General of Police of Puducherry V J Chandran and former Congress legislator N Dhanavelou are among the party nominees.
The party has also announced the names of its candidates for the remaining constituencies.
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