Shivamogga hosts second edition of Bearys Green Run
Shivamogga: The second edition of the Bearys Green Run, a major event promoting fitness and environmental awareness, was held at Bearys City Centre. The initiative, organized by the Bearys Group, saw over 1,000 participants, including a special category for differently-abled individuals, making it one of the city’s most vibrant events of the year.
Building on the success of its inaugural edition in 2023 and the Bearys Green Ride – Cyclothon earlier this year, the Green Run highlighted eco-friendly practices and sustainable development. As part of the event, Bearys Group distributed 1,000 saplings to be planted across Shivamogga, contributing to the city’s green cover and promoting a culture of environmental responsibility.
Siddique Beary, Deputy Managing Director of Bearys Group, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of physical fitness and preserving nature for future generations. Reflecting on the event’s legacy, he fondly recalled the presence of the late environmentalist Dr. Tulsi Gowda, who graced the first edition of the Green Run in 2023.
The event’s success was bolstered by partnerships with organizations such as National Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd., Thirthahalli, and Decathlon, which contributed to creating an inclusive and energetic atmosphere for participants.
Bearys Group expressed gratitude to the citizens, students, and youth of Shivamogga, as well as the media, for their support in making the Green Run a platform for fostering fitness, unity, and environmental stewardship.
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Rupee declines 27 paise to 90.95 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee depreciated 27 paise to 90.95 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, weighed down by a strong American currency and higher crude oil prices due to the escalated geopolitical tension.
A selling rush in domestic equities further pressured the Indian currency, forex traders said.
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 90.94 and slipped further to trade at 90.95 against the greenback in early deals, losing 27 paise from its previous closing level.
The rupee rose 4 paise to settle at 90.68 against the US dollar on Wednesday. The currency exchange markets were closed on Thursday on account of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti.
Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.04 per cent higher at 97.89.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.14 per cent higher at USD 71.77 per barrel in futures trade.
Analysts attributed the strengthening dollar and crude prices to heightened tension between the US and Iran, with both countries signalling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehran's nuclear programme fizzle out.
On the domestic equity market front, Sensex fell 150.35 points to 82,347.79 in early trade while the Nifty declined 35.15 points to 25,419.20.
On Thursday, foreign institutional investors offloaded equities worth Rs 880.49 crore, according to exchange data.
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