Daily wage labourer wins Rs 1.5 crore lottery

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September 6, 2018

Chandigarh, Sept 6: A labourer from Mandvi village of Punjab’s Sangrur district, Manoj Kumar, has become a lottery crorepatiafter winning the first prize of Rs 1.5 crore in the Punjab State Rakhi Bumper 2018. He had borrowed money to buy the Rs 200-lottery ticket.

Manoj Kumar met the director, lotteries, TPS Phoolka on Wednesday and submitted his claim. The director assured him the payment would be made at the earliest, said the department spokesperson.

The draw of the lottery was announced on August 29 in Ludhiana and it was revealed that the first two prizes, Rs 1.5 crore each, have gone to two ticket holders, including Manoj. “The daily wager from Sangrur said he had borrowed money to purchase the lottery ticket,” the spokesperson said, adding that Manoj would be able to tide over financial problems with the prize money.

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Dakshina Kannada MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta Joins Defence Ministry Advisory Committee

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October 27,2024

Mangaluru, Oct 27: Dakshina Kannada MP Captain Brijesh Chowta has been appointed to the consultative committee of the Ministry of Defence.

This esteemed committee, led by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, comprises 14 members from the Lok Sabha, six from the Rajya Sabha, and two nominated members.

Capt. Chowta is among the 14 members selected from the Lok Sabha to represent the voice of the people in this critical sector.

The committee is tasked with providing expert advice to the government on key defence policies, implementation strategies, and national security matters.

Meetings will be held regularly to ensure informed, timely guidance on these crucial issues, according to a press release from MP Chowta's office.

“With our country making strides towards self-reliance in defence under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it’s an honour to serve as a member of the Ministry of Defence Advisory Committee. As both a soldier and a parliamentarian, this role is a true privilege,” expressed Capt. Chowta.

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Tragedy strikes at Udupi beach: Two youths drown amid wedding festivities

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October 26,2024

Udupi, Oct 26: In a heartbreaking incident in Beejadi village near Kundapur in Udupi district, two young men were swept away by a powerful wave while swimming in the sea on Saturday morning.

Santosh, 21, was pulled from the water by local fishermen and residents, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries on the way to the hospital. Ajay, who was also caught in the wave, remains missing, according to Kundapur police.

The duo, along with friends Shreyas and Mokshith, had been staying at the Sahana Sun Caste Resort to attend a wedding. Ignoring warnings from locals about the dangers of entering the sea, the group ventured into the water. Around 9:30 a.m., a large wave suddenly engulfed them, sweeping Ajay and Santosh into deeper waters.

Police reported that Ajay hailed from Hangalli village near Kundapur, while Santosh was from Dasarahalli near Bengaluru. Expert divers have been dispatched to the scene in hopes of locating Ajay’s body.

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