Car hits pedestrians standing by road in Sullia; 3 dead, one injured
Sullia: A tragic incident unfolded in Sullia taluk on Thursday as a car traveling from Madikeri to Mangaluru lost control and struck four pedestrians standing by the road at Adkar. Three of the pedestrians lost their lives in the accident, while a fourth sustained injuries.
The victims have been identified as Chandrappa, Regappa, and Mantesh, all natives of Ranebennur in Haveri district. The injured pedestrian has been identified as Venkappa. All four individuals were employed as manual workers.
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The accident occurred when the car allegedly veered off course and collided with the pedestrians who were standing beside the road at Adkar. The car's loss of control also led to a collision with a parked truck by the roadside.
Following the impact, all four pedestrians suffered grievous injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Tragically, despite medical efforts, Chandrappa, Regappa, and Mantesh succumbed to their injuries. Venkappa, the injured survivor, is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital.
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Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies at 80
New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.
Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.
He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.
His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.
He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.
