Udupi: Tragic fire in Ambalapadi claims life of bar owner; Wife hospitalized
Udupi: In a tragic incident this morning in Ambalapadi's Gandhinagar, a fire broke out at the home of Ramananda Shetty, a local bar owner. Tragically, Ramananda Shetty lost his life in the fire, while his wife Ashwini Shetty sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital.
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The fire, suspected to have originated from an electrical short circuit while the family was asleep, resulted in significant property damage, including the destruction of an inverter. The Udupi fire service immediately reached the scene, rescuing four individuals from the engulfed home.
Despite efforts to save him, Ramananda Shetty succumbed to his injuries after being admitted to the hospital.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
