Mangaluru: A collaborative effort between the Message of Humanity Forum Mangaluru, Blood Donors Mangaluru, KMC Hospital Mangaluru, and City Centre Mall Mangaluru culminated in a commendable blood donation camp held on Tuesday, August 15. The event took place at the lower basement of City Centre Mall here in the city.

The joint blood donation camp garnered success, with 101 donors stepping forward to volunteer for blood donation. The organizers expressed their appreciation to all the donors, coordinators, supporters, and well-wishers who made the event successful through a press statement.

"Today's blood donation camp proved to be a resounding success, with an impressive turnout of around 101 donors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those who participated, as well as the dedicated coordinators, supporters, and all those who have expressed their good wishes," organizers said in their official press release.

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Hyderabad (PTI): A fire broke out at a shopping mall in Jubilee Hills area here on Thursday, though no one was injured in the incident, police and Fire department officials said.

The fire started at around 11.20 AM in the building, housing a saree showroom and other garment outlets, where renovation work was going on, they said, adding five workers, who were inside were brought out.

Three fire tenders were pressed into service and the blaze was extinguished. TV visuals showed flames erupting and thick smoke emanating from the exterior of the building.

"The building was vacant and there was no material inside. The fire has been brought under control. No one was injured in the incident," a fire department official said.

The exact cause of the blaze was under investigation, he said.