Eight devotees killed in road accident in Andhra, PM Modi condoles
Chilakaladona (Andhra Pradesh) (PTI): At least eight devotees, including five women, were killed and 10 others were injured after a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) collided with a tanker in Mantralayam of Kurnool district on Thursday, police said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the accident deeply painful.
"I extend my condolences to those who have lost their loved ones and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000," said PM Modi in a post on X.
The accident occurred when the devotees were travelling to Mantralayam for the darshan of Sri Raghavendra Swamy, and the vehicle carrying nearly 20 passengers rammed into the tanker.
"Eight devotees died on the spot, while several others sustained injuries and were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment," Yemmiganur Deputy Superintendent of Police N Bhargavi told PTI.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident and inquired about the condition of the injured.
The accident occurred around 3 am on NH 167 when the driver, reportedly drowsy, drove in the wrong direction, leading to the collision, she said.
The presence of 20 people in the LCV exacerbated the impact of the accident, resulting in increased casualties. A minor girl and two men also died in the accident.
The injured were initially shifted to a nearby hospital, while critically injured persons were referred to Kurnool Government General Hospital (GGH) for better medical care.
Meanwhile, CM Naidu directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured and offered his condolences to the families of the deceased.
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Barakah International School records 100% results in CBSE class 10, over 38 distinctions
Mangaluru: Barakah International School and College has once again recorded a 100% pass result in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10 examinations, with students securing high scores and a significant number of distinctions.
The results of the examinations held for the academic year 2025–26 were announced by the board on Wednesday, April 15.
Leading the batch, school topper Aysha Saleem Javeed secured 96.4 %. She was closely followed by Maryam Taybah, who scored 94.4 %, while Inas Syed and Fidha Falaq secured 92 % each. Essam Khalid Syed and Suhaim scored 90.6 %, and Maryam Mohammed Iqbal along with Fathima Farhana secured 90% each.
Notably, over 38 students achieved distinction, highlighting the collective dedication, perseverance, and hard work of the students, as well as the unwavering commitment of the teaching faculty.
The management, principal, and staff of Barakah International School expressed their heartfelt appreciation for the students’ achievements.
They also acknowledged the vital role played by parents in supporting their children’s academic journey,
Barakah International School and College, Adyar, offers education from Pre-KG to degree level.
