China astronauts return after 90 days aboard space station
Beijing, Sep 17: A trio of Chinese astronauts returned to earth Friday after a 90-day stay aboard their nation's first space station in China's longest mission yet.
Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo landed in the Shenzhou-12 spaceship just after 1:30 p.m. (0530 GMT) after having undocked from the space station Thursday morning.
State broadcaster CCTV showed footage of the spacecraft parachuting to land in the Gobi Desert where it was met by helicopters and off-road vehicles. Minutes later, a crew of technicians began opening the hatch of the capsule, which appeared undamaged.
After launching on June 17, mission commander Nie and astronauts Liu and Tang went on two spacewalks, deployed a 10-meter (33-foot) mechanical arm, and had a video call with Communist Party leader Xi Jinping.
While few details have been made public by China's military, which runs the space program, astronaut trios are expected to be brought on 90-day missions to the station over the next two years to make it fully functional.
The government has not announced the names of the next set of astronauts nor the launch date of Shenzhou-13.
China has sent 14 astronauts into space since 2003, when it became only the third country after the former Soviet Union and the United States to do so on its own.
China embarked on its own space station program after being excluded from the International Space Station, largely due to U.S. objections to the Chinese space program's secrecy and military backing.
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Bobby Chemmanur International Jewellers opens 58th jewellery showroom in Mangaluru
Mangaluru: A new gold and diamond jewellery showroom, Bobby Chemmanur International Jewellers, owned by businessman, philanthropist, sportsperson, and motivational speaker Bobby Chemmanur, was inaugurated in Mangaluru on Sunday.
The showroom, located near the Clock Tower at Hampankatta in the city, was inaugurated by dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, Bobby Chemmanur said that the group currently operates 57 outlets across the USA, the Gulf, and India, and the Mangaluru store marks its 58th outlet. He added that the company aims to open a total of 25 outlets in Karnataka. He stated that high-quality gold and diamond jewellery are being offered at the most affordable prices to customers. The Chemmanur group, with a history of 163 years, is involved in multiple businesses and contributes a portion of its profits to support the needy.
He further remarked that while he may be well-known globally, have set records, and have a large fan following, none of these are permanent. According to him, only the love of people is enduring. He said that life between birth and death is very short, and one should accept both happiness and sorrow equally and live joyfully.
Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar delivered a video message. MLA Vedavyas Kamath, Karnataka Ganiga Development Corporation Chairman Vishwas Kumar Das, actor-director Upendra, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, former MLA Moidin Bava, BJP leader Jagadish Adhikari, former Mayor Manoj Kumar, and former Deputy Mayor Poornima extended their wishes.
On the occasion of the inauguration, financial assistance was distributed to selected deserving patients in Mangaluru through the Boche Fans Charitable Trust. Cultural programmes were also organised as part of the event, with Sahil Zaheer hosting the programme.
Offers announced:
- HUID 916 gold jewellery available at wholesale prices
* Free gold coin on purchase of diamond, uncut, or platinum jewellery worth above ₹2 lakh
* Advance booking facility available with a specified payment
* Exchange option for old gold with new HUID 916 jewellery
* Up to 50% discount on making charges for uncut jewellery
* Wide collection of silver jewellery also available
