Manual worker’s house in Kalasa destroyed as tree falls on it amid thunderstorm
Chikkamagaluru: The house of a manual worker in Kalasa taluk of the district was destroyed as a gigantic tree fell on it early morning on Friday, following heavy rain and winds across the taluk.
The house owned by Girija, a manual worker, was situated in Kagganahalla near Balehole. The tree was uprooted in the thunderstorm through the night on Thursday and reportedly toppled on the house at around 4 am on Friday.
Girija’s family members are out of danger but have expressed worry at the loss occurred as not only the roof of the house but many things inside the house too were destroyed due to the mishap.
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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.
