TN: Cop, woman charred to death in fridge explosion
Coimbatore, Mar 9: A police official and a woman were charred to death in a fire that engulfed their house in Nallur village near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district on Thursday, officials said.
The deceased have been identified as Shabarinath, an inspector working in Chennai, and Shanthi, police said.
Preliminary reports suggest that the explosion of a refrigerator in the house was the reason behind the fire and further investigations were on, they said.
Senior police officials and Fire and Rescue services personnel are on the spot. A post-mortem is yet to be done.
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Shaheen Group announces free education for SSLC toppers scoring 95% and above
Bidar: Shaheen Group of Institutions has announced free education for students across Karnataka who have secured 95 per cent and above marks in the SSLC examinations.
The announcement was made by Dr. Abdul Qadeer, Chairman of the institution, as part of an initiative aimed at encouraging academic excellence and supporting deserving students.
According to the institution, eligible students from across the state will be provided free education for both First Year and Second Year PUC at Shaheen institutions.
The initiative is expected to benefit a large number of meritorious students by helping them continue higher education without financial burden.
In addition, Dr. Abdul Qadeer announced special scholarships for Kannada medium students and those studying in government schools, recognising their efforts and encouraging them to pursue further studies.
Speaking on the occasion, he said the initiative reflects Shaheen’s continued commitment to inclusive education and merit-based support, ensuring that talented students from all backgrounds receive opportunities to progress.
