New Delhi, June 8: Arunachal Pradesh Governor B.D. Mishra met the Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal S.B. Deo, here and briefed him about an initiative to form a group of Army officers in the northeastern state to motivate the youth.

The group will visit schools and colleges across Arunachal Pradesh and motivate the young to excel in life and join the armed forces.

Mishra requested Deo to spare these officers for a few days in a year so that they can visit the state for their "social mission".

The Vice Chief promised to cooperate with the initiative.

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Vijayanagara: One man was killed and 12 others were injured after a truck hit vehicle they were traveling in on the National Highway 50 stretch on the outskirts of Koodligi in the district.

The accident victim, Madhu (27), is learned to have been an employee of Reliance Digital from Andhra Pradesh.

The vehicle was reportedly traveling from Bengaluru to Koodligi and the passengers are learned to have been seriously injured following the collision with the truck, which was found to have a Maharashtra registration.

Koodligi Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP) Mallesh Dodmani and Circle Inspector Prahlad Channagiri arrived at the accident spot on being informed of the accident.

The police officers and locals rescued the injured passengers and got them shifted to the Koodligi Government Hospital. Some of the passengers were reportedly taken to the Ballari Trauma Care Centre for further treatment.

A case has been registered at the Koodligi Police Station and the officers are investigating the incident.