Mangaluru: A 23-year-old conductor of a city bus in Mangaluru met with a tragic accident wherein he fell from the moving bus on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in his untimely death.

The young conductor, identified as Eerayya, fell from the front door of the bus while it was in motion within the city.

The incident occurred during the bus's journey from Padua in Kadri to Shivbagh. Eerayya, who was standing at the door of the bus, is believed to have lost his balance and control, leading to the unfortunate fall. The impact of the fall resulted in severe injuries, ultimately leading to his demise.

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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.