Coffee Grower electrocuted in Chikkamagaluru while carrying ladder
Chikkamagaluru: A tragic incident occurred in Gabgal village on Thursday afternoon when a coffee grower, Saldana (46), lost his life after accidentally coming into contact with an electric wire. The incident took place while Saldana was walking to his coffee garden, carrying an iron ladder.
Saldana, a resident of Gabgal village, was well-known in the area as a coffee grower. The unfortunate accident happened when the ladder he was carrying touched an overhead electric wire, leading to his electrocution.
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The Baluru Police have registered a case regarding the incident. Officers, along with officials from MESCOM (Mangalore Electricity Supply Company), visited the site to conduct a thorough inspection.
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Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies at 80
New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.
Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.
He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.
His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.
He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.
