Fire breaks out at Ruskin Complex in Vitla, two shops gutted
Vitla, April 20: A fire broke out late Saturday night at the Ruskin Complex located on Palace Road in Vitla, gutting two shops and causing considerable property damage.
Members of the local group ‘Friends Vitla’ were among the first to notice the flames and rushed to the scene in a pickup vehicle. They began efforts to control the fire using available resources before the arrival of the fire department.
Firefighters from the Puttur fire station soon reached the spot with fire tenders and managed to extinguish the flames before they could spread further to adjacent establishments.
Though no injuries have been reported, two commercial units within the complex suffered significant damage. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, and authorities have launched an investigation.
The timely intervention by the local volunteers and fire personnel is believed to have prevented a much larger disaster in the commercial area.
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Looking forward to my upcoming Israel visit: PM Modi
New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he was looking forward to his upcoming visit to Israel.
The prime minister said this on X in response to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comment that Modi will visit Israel on Wednesday.
"Thank you, my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu. I fully agree with you on the bond between India and Israel as well as the diverse nature of our bilateral relations. India deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress.
"Looking forward to our discussions during my upcoming Israel visit," he said.
In a post on X on Sunday morning, Netanyahu spoke about the historic visit of "my dear friend", Prime Minister Modi, to Israel on Wednesday.
He said the bond between Israel and India is a powerful alliance between two global leaders.
"We are partners in innovation, security, and a shared strategic vision. Together, we are building an axis of nations committed to stability and progress," he said.
Netanyahu said that from artificial intelligence to regional cooperation, the partnership between India and Israel continues to reach new heights.
"Looking forward to seeing you in Jerusalem, PM Modi!" he said.
