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Helpline numbers for Andhra train accident
Hyderabad: The authorities in Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur district have opened helplines to provide information to the kins of the passengers travelling in the train that met with an accident, killing six early Monday.
A Congress legislator was among those killed. At least 20 people were injured.
A truck rammed into the Bengaluru-Nanded train at crossing near Madakasira in Penukonda mandal of Anantapur district.
The helpline number at the accident site is 9701374062
Penukonda Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO) helpline 08555-220228
Dharmavaram helpline 08559-222555
Anantapur railway helpline 08554-236444
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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration
The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.
Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.
The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.