CM felicitates Asian Games Gold Medalist Poovamma
Mangaluru, Sept 07: Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, during his visit to Managaluru today, felicitated Asian Games Gold Medalist Poovamma, who made the nation proud in the recent Asian Games held in Jakarta in Indonesia.
It was a touching moment when Chief Minister felicitated her with a total cash prize of Rs. 40 lakh, including Rs. 25 lakh for winning gold medal and Rs. 15 lakh for winning the silver medal, and he promised her to allot a site.
Chief Minister said that let her inspire others and reiterated that the government is committed to encourage achievers in sports.
Overwhelmed Poovamma thanked Chief Minister for this quick gesture. Meanwhile, the Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Jayamala Congratulated her. Loksabha Member Nalin Kumar Kateel, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council Kota Srinivasa Poojary and other elected representatives and officers were present.
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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.
