Landslide in Sakleshpur: Six trains on Hassan-Mangaluru stalled
passengers look for alternative travel means
Sakleshpur: The Hassan-Mangaluru trains were halted late Friday night following a landslide between kilometer markers 42 and 43 near Ballupete of Sakleshpur taluk that resulted in not only a heavy load of soil but also trees falling on the railway line.
Six trains on the route, at six major points like Sakleshpur, Yedakumeri, Shiribagilu and Aldur were stayed, to prevent casualties due to the landslide on the railway track nearing midnight on Friday.
Thousands of passengers who travel in these trains have not only been stranded but also struggling to find other ways to reach their destination. Officers of the South Western Railways are making arrangements to provide them alternative means of transport.
The concerned officials are also working at clearing the debris from the railway track.
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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.
