Tamil Nadu nurse Sabina honored with Kalpana Chawla award for service in Wayanad rescue
Chennai: A. Sabina, a nurse from the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu, has been awarded this year's prestigious 'Kalpana Chawla Award' in recognition of her outstanding bravery and service during the recent natural disaster in Wayanad, Kerala.
The disaster occurred when a landslide caused the connecting bridge between Mundakai and Suralmalai to collapse, leaving many residents stranded and in urgent need of assistance.
With relief operations facing significant challenges, a zip line was quickly set up to reach the affected area.
Sabina, who has been working with an NGO in the Nilgiris for the past three years, immediately volunteered to participate in the rescue efforts.
"When my boss informed me about the landslide, he suggested we should assist since it happened nearby. Upon arrival, most people were fleeing in fear, but we stayed to provide first aid. Looking back, it's terrifying to recall the scene, but in the moment, our sole focus was on the patients," she shared.
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Sengottaiyan secures historic 10th victory in Gobichettipalayam assembly constituency
Gobichettipalayam (Tamil Nadu) (PTI): In a historic 10th win, veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan clinched the Gobichettipalayam seat in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Contesting for the first time under actor Vijay’s TVK, the 78-year-old secured approximately 71,380 votes, defeating DMK’s N Nallasivam by a margin of nearly 13,000 votes.
This win marks Sengottaiyan’s 10th consecutive victory in the constituency, cementing his status as an immovable force in the region despite his high-profile exit from the AIADMK in late 2025.
His success was a cornerstone for the TVK, which emerged as a formidable force across the state. Supporters celebrated the win as a testament to Sengottaiyan’s personal influence, which successfully transitioned from his former Dravidian home to the newly formed TVK.
