Safety awareness program held for bus drivers, conductors in Mangaluru
In response to a recent incident in Mangaluru where a bus conductor tragically lost his life after falling from a moving bus, an awareness program focused on safety was conducted in the city, targeting bus owners, drivers, and conductors.
During the event, informative materials outlining safety protocols were distributed to the attending bus conductors. Among the key safety guidelines emphasized were the prohibition of standing on the footboard of buses for all passengers, including conductors.
Additionally, drivers and conductors were advised to treat all passengers with respect, ensure that every passenger receives a ticket, refrain from denying passengers the use of 'Chalo cards,' and avoid using loud or harsh horns while operating the buses.
The program aimed to raise awareness about the importance of adhering to safety measures within the public transportation system and promoting the well-being of passengers and staff alike.
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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.
