RSS leader Achyutrao Vaidya passes away
Thane (PTI): Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Achyutrao Vaidya died of old age in Thane city of Maharashtra at 95, his family members said.
Vaidya held several positions of importance in RSS and was responsible for expanding its footprint in Thane district along with other leaders.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Vaidya's residence on Monday evening and paid rich tributes to him.
"His demise is a great loss for Thane city and district," said Shinde, an MLA from Thane.
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Activa rider dies in collision with car near Puttur
Puttur: A man lost his life in an accident involving a car and an Activa scooter at Purusharakatte on Saturday night.
The deceased has been identified as Ganesh, a Holige trader from Indira Nagar, Purusharakatte. The accident occurred when a car traveling towards Puttur collided with Ganesh's Activa, which was coming from the opposite direction.
The impact of the collision threw Ganesh and his vehicle into a roadside drain, leaving him with severe injuries. He was initially taken to Puttur Hospital and later shifted to a hospital in Mangaluru, where he succumbed to his injuries despite receiving treatment.
