BBMP gifts Rs 5 lakh cheque to first baby girl of 2018
Bengaluru: The first baby girl born on New Year Day is extremely lucky. She has earned a reward of Rs 5 lakhs which was handed over to her by BBMP Mayor Sampath Raj at the D Nagaraj Maternity Hospital at Bashyam Circle in the city on January 1, Monday. The Mayor had earlier made an announcement that a cash prize will be awarded to the first baby girl born on New Year.
Pushpa, a resident of Rajajinagar was admitted to the hospital on December 31 after she had developed labour pains. She had delivered a baby girl at five minutes past midnight. After BBMP Health Officer intimated about this, the Mayor visited the hospital on Monday morning and handed over the cheque and a Madilu kit to the mother. The Mayor also enquired about the health of the mother and baby.
Later, speaking to reporters he said the amount will be deposited in a bank in a joint account in the name of the child and BBMP Commissioner. It aims at encouraging girls to excel in life, he added.
The lucky baby's mother Pushpa also expressed her immense pleasure and said she would use the money towards the education of her child.
Deputy Mayor Padmavathi Narasimhamurthi, Standing Committee on Health President Mujahid Pasha and BBMP officials were present.
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Two youngsters lose their lives to sea in Murudeshwar
Murudeshwar: Two youngsters lost their lives after they drowned in the sea in Murudeshwar.
The incident occurred around 5 PM on Sunday, claiming the lives of Maulvi Ismail Barmawar (22) and another youth whose identity remains unascertained, as informed by the police.
According to reports, the youngsters were swimming in the sea when they encountered rough waves, which led to their death.
The Murudeshwar police have initiated an investigation into the matter following a formal complaint lodged at the police station.
