Kuloor: Woman dies after falling off bike due to pothole, crushed under lorry
Mangaluru: A tragic accident claimed the life of a woman on Tuesday morning near Royal Oak at Kuloor on the outskirts of the city. The mishap occurred when a two-wheeler lost control after hitting a pothole on the national highway, causing the rider to fall onto the road and come under the wheels of a lorry.
The deceased has been identified as Madhavi, a staff member at A.J. Hospital. She was reportedly on her way from Kuloor to the hospital for work when the incident took place. Due to the pothole, Madhavi’s bike toppled, throwing her onto the road. A fish-laden lorry following close behind ran over her, killing her on the spot.
The body was shifted to A.J. Hospital. Mangaluru North Traffic Police visited the spot and conducted an inspection. A case has been registered at the North Traffic Police Station.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
