Belthangady: In the shocking case of seven skeletons recovered from Netravati Bangle Gudde area of Dharmasthala village, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has reportedly identified one of the skeletons with the help of an ID card found at the site.

According to officials, the remains are suspected to belong to U.B. Ayyappa (70), a resident of Shettigeri village in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district. An ID card found near the skeleton has led investigators to this assumption.

The SIT suspects that the body recovered alongside the ID card could be that of Ayyappa and has begun verification. Family members had earlier lodged a missing complaint at Kattu Police Station, stating that Ayyappa had gone missing after visiting Mysuru for treatment. However, no trace of him was found until now.

At present, only the skull and bones have been recovered, and authorities have said that a forensic examination will be necessary to confirm whether the remains indeed belong to Ayyappa.

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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.