Mangaluru: Assistant Police Sub-Inspector attempts suicide by consuming poison
Mangaluru: An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police (ASI) under Mangaluru Police Commissionerate attempt suicide by consuming poison on Monday here in the city.
Posted at Mangaluru East Police Station, 45-year old ASI Naveen consumed poison on Monday and attempted to commit suicide.
On Monday afternoon Naveen reportedly consumed poison in a lodging in the city. As soon as the police were informed about the incident, Bunder Police personnel rushed to the spot and shifted Naveen to a private hospital for treatment.
The exact reason behind Naveen choosing to take the extreme step is yet to be ascertained.
A case in this regard has been registered at North Bunder Police Station.
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MYAS launches quiz on national flag, 25 top-scorers to get trip to Siachen with Mandaviya
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has launched an online quiz on the national flag and 25 top-scoring participants in the age bracket of 21 to 29 will get an opportunity to visit Siachen with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
The quiz, according to the ministry, will "foster patriotism and enhance awareness about the Indian National Flag."
"This online quiz, hosted on the MYBharat portal (mybharat.gov.in), invites all citizen to participate and test their knowledge about the Tricolour," the ministry stated.
It will consist of multiple-choice questions and all contestants will be awarded an e-certificate.
"As a grand incentive, 25 top-scoring participants will be selected for a remarkable opportunity to visit Siachen in the company of the Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya," the ministry said.
"The selection of winners for the Siachen visit will be limited to youth between the ages of 21 and 29. The final selection of the 25 winners will be conducted through a computer-based lottery system from the pool of top scorers," it added.
