Man arrested for hunting Peacock in Bhatkal
Bhatkal: The forest department officials on Tuesday arrested a man for hunting the national bird Peacock and illegally transporting it near Behalli under the Muttali Grama Panchayat limits.
The arrested accused have been identified as Inayatullah, a resident of Mughlihonda.
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The accused was arrested during a search operation conducted by the Forest Department officials. Inayatullah reportedly shot the bird and was transporting it on a bike, during which the officials found him in possession of the dead bird.
A case has been registered under the Protection of Wildlife Act and the accused has been presented to the court.
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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.
