10 killed in Myanmar landslide
Yangon, July 14 : At least 10 people were killed in a massive landslide in Myanmar's Kachin state on Saturday.
The pit wall of an old jade mine site collapsed and some workers were buried by mud near San-Khar village and Lone-Khin village in the region, an official from Lone-Khine local police department told Xinhua news agency.
Over 10 bodies were found and 20 people were brought to nearby hospitals for treatment, the official added.
The landslide occurred at about 2 p.m. (local time). Rescue operations and investigation into the accident were underway.
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Mangaluru: Anti-Ragging and drug awareness event held at BIT
Mangaluru: Beary Institute of Technology, Mangaluru took a proactive step in addressing the detrimental effects of drug abuse and ragging by hosting a thought-provoking talk titled "Anti-Ragging and Drug Awareness." The event, held in the International Seminar Hall, aimed to raise awareness and foster a collective commitment to making Mangaluru a drug-free area.
The distinguished speaker, PSI Puneeth Goankar from Konaje Police Station, shared valuable insights into the consequences of drug abuse and ragging.
The event attracted a diverse audience, including students and faculty members, who gathered to join the fight against drug abuse. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation and a shared determination to tackle these issues head-on. The program commenced with a welcome address delivered by Dr. S.I. Manjur Basha, Principal of BIT.
