At least 18 killed after small plane crashes in remote part of South Sudan
Juba, Jan 29 (AP): A small plane crashed in a remote part of South Sudan, killing at least 18 people on Wednesday, an official said.
The flight, chartered by Chinese oil firm Greater Pioneer Operating Co., had 21 people on board, including two pilots, said Gatwech Bipal, the minister of information in the oil-rich Unity state, where the crash happened earlier on Wednesday.
The plane crashed while it was taking off near an oil field to head to the international airport in Juba, the South Sudanese capital, he said.
Local media reported that the plane was carrying oil workers.
The UN-affiliated Radio Miraya, citing the flight manifest, reported that the victims included mostly South Sudanese, one Indian and two Chinese nationals.
It wasn't immediately clear what caused the crash, and authorities had not yet revealed the identities of the victims.
South Sudan, which gained independence from Sudan in 2011, is a major oil producer in the region. The East African nation has been trying to ramp up oil production and exports amid persistent cash flow issues for the government.
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Syeda Kashmira Simran clears Civil Judge Examinations in first attempt, secures 30th rank
Madikeri: In a major academic feat, Syeda Kashmira Simran, daughter of late Kashmir Simran Syed Nazir Ahmed and Syeda Nikhat Asma, founders of Mountain View School, Virajpet town, has been selected for the post of Civil Judge. She cleared and secured the 30th rank in the first attempt.
Syeda completed her primary and secondary education at Mountain View School, established by her parents in Virajpet, and pursued her pre-university education in Mangaluru.
She later obtained her BBA LL.B. degree from Vidya Vikas College in Mysuru.
In 2023, she began practicing as an advocate in Virajpet under the guidance of I.R. Pramod.
Speaking to Prajavani, Syeda said, “My father and mother gave high priority to education. They also strongly believed that girls should pursue higher education and lead a self-reliant life. I am now satisfied that I have fulfilled their dream.”
So far, four advocates who trained under the guidance of I.R. Pramod has been selected as Civil Judges.
More than 10,000 candidates appeared for the Civil Judge Examination, of whom 83 were selected. Among them, Syeda Kasmira Simran secured the 30th rank.
