Senior journalist Ravish Kumar’s mother passes away
Patna: Renowned journalist Ravish Kumar’s mother Yashoda Pandey passed away on Tuesday after battling illness for a long time.
The Magsaysay-winning journalist, a native of Motihari in Bihar, shared an emotional post on social media, on learning of his mother’s death.
Several social media users have offered condolence to Ravish Kumar over the demise of his mother.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tweeted, “Saddened by the demise of senior journalist Mr. Ravish Kumar’s mother Yashoda Pandey. She was a social and pious woman. I pray to God for the eternal peace of the departed soul.”
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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.
