LIC celebrates National Sports Day with week-long fitness activities across offices
Mumbai: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is celebrating National Sports Day from August 26 to August 31, 2024, in honor of the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. This week-long event aims to promote fitness and well-being among its employees across the country.
As part of the celebrations, LIC offices nationwide will organize various indoor and outdoor sports activities on one designated day during the week. These activities are designed to encourage employees to incorporate fitness into their daily routines, highlighting the importance of physical activity in leading a healthy lifestyle.
On August 29, 2024, National Sports Day, all LIC employees participated in the FIT India Fitness Pledge, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a physically active lifestyle. The pledge is part of the government’s broader FIT India Movement, which seeks to inspire citizens to prioritize fitness and well-being.
In Mumbai, LIC will cap off the week with a Fit India Walkathon on August 31, 2024. The event will serve as a collective celebration of the values of fitness and a healthy lifestyle, bringing together employees to participate in a walkathon that emphasizes the importance of staying active.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
