Crocodile kills 10-year-old boy in Odisha's Kendrapara, half-eaten body found
Kendrapara (PTI): A 10-year-old boy was allegedly killed by a crocodile in Odisha's Kendrapara district, police said on Thursday.
The crocodile pounced upon Ashutosh Acharya, a class 5 student, when he was bathing in the Brahmani river at Nimapur village, which is on the outskirts of the Bhitarkanika National Park, they said.
The half-eaten body of the boy was found by locals after an hour-long search, said an officer of the Pattamundai police station, where the incident happened on Wednesday.
The nesting season of salt-water crocodiles is in full swing at present, and they turn violent if they fear any interference in their habitation during this time, said officials of the Rajnagar Mangrove (Wildlife) forest division.
The family of the deceased would be given Rs 6 lakh as ex-gratia, they said.
The Bhitarkanika National Park and the adjoining Mahanadi deltaic region are home to 1,793 saltwater crocodiles, they added.
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Ratan Tata passes away at 86
Mumbai: Ratan Tata, the revered 86-year-old former chairman of the Tata Group, passed away at Breach Candy Hospital on Monday due to age-related health complications. His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian business world.
Tata, known for his integrity, leadership, and philanthropy, was a towering figure in Indian industry. He was admitted to the hospital recently, where he was undergoing treatment.
Confirming the news, Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, took to social media to express his condolences. In a heartfelt tweet, Goenka said, "The clock has stopped ticking. The Titan passes away. #RatanTata was a beacon of integrity, ethical leadership, and philanthropy, who has imprinted an indelible mark on the world of business and beyond. He will forever soar high in our memories. R.I.P."
More details on the funeral arrangements are awaited as the nation mourns the loss of one of its greatest icons.
