Congress candidate Geetha Shivraj Kumar campaigns vigorously in Shimoga
Shimoga: Congress candidate Geetha Shivraj Kumar has launched an energetic campaign in Shimoga despite the scorching sun, starting from Santhekadur village in Shimoga taluk where she received a warm welcome from the villagers.
Addressing a large gathering at an open meeting in Sante Kadur village, Geeta Shivraj Kumar appealed to the people, stating, "I am Shimoga's daughter and should not be sent back empty-handed. I will be the voice of the malenadu's people."
She expressed happiness at the participation of thousands of women in her campaign and expressed her desire to engage in social service. Geeta highlighted the Congress party's commitment to implementing various welfare schemes for the poor.
Minister Madhubangarappa expressed confidence that Geeta Shivraj Kumar would effectively represent the district's interests and urged the people to support her victory.
Referring to former MP Bangarappa's legacy, Madhubangarappa spoke on the continued relevance of Bangarappa's implemented plans and called for justice to be served for Bangarappa's defeat.
The campaign event was attended by former MP Ayanur Manjunath, prominent figures GD Manjunath, Veda Vijayakumar, and Vijayakumar, among others.
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Boeing aircraft catches fire on runway at Denver Airport; Panicked passengers slide out amid smoke
Denver: A major accident was narrowly averted at Denver International Airport on Saturday afternoon when an American Airlines flight to Miami had to stop takeoff after its landing gear resulted in smoke and fire on the runway.
The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, operating as flight AA-3023, had 173 passengers on board, all of whom were safely evacuated. However, one person reportedly suffered a minor injury and was taken to the hospital for treatment.
A footage circulating online shows the moment panic-stricken passengers rushed down emergency slides while thick smoke rose from the aircraft’s left rear wheel.
🚨#BREAKING: Watch as People evacuate from a American Airlines jet after a left main wheels caught fire
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Watch as passengers and crew evacuate American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8, at Denver International Airport. The Miami-bound jet was forced… pic.twitter.com/RmUrXYj5Jp
American Airlines, in a statement, said that the aircraft ‘experienced a maintenance issue’ with a tire on the landing gear just before taking off. “All customers and crew deplaned safely, and the aircraft was taken out of service to be inspected by our maintenance team,” the airlines added.
The US aviation watchdog, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is investigating the incident which led to the fire after malfunction in the landing gear.
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