CPM district leader U Dasa Bhandari passes away in Kundapur
Kundapur: CPM senior district leader U Dasa Bhandari died at his residence in Koni on Tuesday night after battling ill-health for some time. He was 80.
Bhandari had played a prominent role in the development of various workers’ unions in the district and ensure the workers’ unions get various government facilities. He had also faced physical assault during the Land Reforms struggle.
He held various various posts, including as the founder-president of the building and other construction workers’ organization, and as a member of CPM district committee and the agriculture workers’ union. In addition, he had contested the Assembly election from Baindur with CPM ticket.
Bhandari had been under treatment at home for some time since he was facing health problems.
He is survived by his wife and three children, said sources.
Members of the CPM, taluk building and other construction workers’ associations, labourers’ associations and various other organizations have offered condolences to the family and paid their respects to the deceased leader.
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Watch video: Falling rocket debris in Doha outskirts triggers panic; Al Jazeera verifies footage
Doha: Panic gripped parts of Doha’s outskirts after falling rocket debris triggered a large explosion, according to video footage verified by Al Jazeera.
The footage, which has been widely circulated online, shows an object falling from the sky before a massive blast occurs. Red flames and thick black smoke can be seen rising from the impact site.
In the video, people are heard screaming and running for safety as the debris falls. One person is heard saying, “It is right next to my room.” Moments later, he adds, “Oh my God! May Allah protect us.”
Al Jazeera reported that it had verified the authenticity of the footage.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region following ongoing military exchanges. Further details about damage or casualties were not immediately available.
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