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Ladakh sets Guinness record for world’s highest frozen lake half marathon at Pangong

Ladakh has scripted its name in the Guinness World Records for completing the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon at an altitude of 13,862 feet at the famed Pangong Lake.

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Frozen lake half marathon at Pangong Lake in Ladakh

Ladakh has scripted its name in the Guinness World Records for completing the world’s highest frozen lake half marathon at an altitude of 13,862 feet at the famed Pangong Lake.

Amid sub-zero temperatures, the record-breaking four-hour marathon featuring 75 participants, covered a distance of 21 kms from Lukung and ended at Maan village on Monday, an official said.

The majestic Pangong Lake—spread over 700-sq km across the India-China border—freezes over during bone chilling winters as the region records temperatures 30 degrees below zero.

The marathon christened “Last Run” raise awareness about climate change and its ill-effects on the Himalayas was organized by the Adventure Sports Foundation of Ladakh (ASFL) in collaboration with Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh, Tourism Department, Ladakh and Leh district administration.

Leh District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shrikant Balasaheb Suse told reporters that the Pangong frozen lake half marathon is now officially registered in the Guinness book of world records.

The senior official said that the marathon, besides spreading the message of ecological awareness among the stakeholders through sports, also aimed at promoting sustainable winter tourism in border villages of eastern Ladakh to generate livelihood opportunities for residents especially in winters which is part of the Centre’s ‘vibrant village programme’ in the Union Territory.

The marathon, flagged off by LAHDC (Leh) Chief Executive Councillor Tashi Gyalson had five energy stations were set up along the route, consisting of energy drinks, medical teams and oxygen support, along with mobile ambulances.

The DDC revealed that all 75 participants underwent a rigorous six-day acclimatization training, in accordance with the SOPs laid down by the administration. Additionally, all participants underwent comprehensive medical examination to ensure their fitness for the grueling run.

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He said that the Indian Army and the ITBP provided active medical and logistics support to make the marathon a success, adding that Union Territory Disaster Response Force personnel and Ladakh mountain guide association personnel were deployed along the route to ensure safety of the runners. The route was decided after proper inspection and size of the frozen layer of ice.

Cash prizes were awarded to the men and women who secured the first three places in their respective divisions while other participants were also felicitated with medals and certificates at the concluding ceremony of the event.

Guinness officials on the occasion issued a certificate to LAHDC Leh and ASFL certifying the run as “Highest Altitude Frozen Half Marathon.”

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Coding Ninjas faces social media criticism over prohibiting staff from leaving office without permission

According to the Indian labor law, the rights to safe working place with basic amenities, right to appropriate working hours, right to any assured incentive are protected under the law. There are many instances when companies have violated the Indian Labour Law

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Coding Ninja

Computer training institute Coding Ninjas is facing a backlash after a video went viral in which a watchman can be seen locking doors of an office of Coding Ninjas so that employees could not exit without permission from the office.

Ed-tech entrepreneur Ravi Handa shared a video on Twitter saying Indian ed-tech founders are now literally locking their employees. He said that this company should to get out of this country. Nowhere else would anyone dare to pull off something like, they do in India.

Responding to the person, recording the video, the watchman informed that one of the managers has ordered to not let employees out of the office without permission. After the video went viral, several people on the internet reacted to it and demanded the strict action. People said such behaviour raises many serious concerns.

A Coding Ninjas spokesperson issued a statement, clarifying that the incident that occurred two days ago and was due to a regrettable action by an employee in one of their offices.  He added the same was immediately rectified within a few minutes. The employee acknowledged his mistake and apologized for such behaviour. Disciplinary action has been taken against the concerned employee as the company believes in their values and culture as an organization. As the incident caught everyone’s attention, the founders of the Coding Ninjas also expressed their regret and issued an apology to all their employees.

According to Indian labour law, the rights to safe working place with basic amenities, right to appropriate working hours, right to any assured incentive are protected under the law. There are many instances when companies have violated the Indian labour law. The authorities have to be more active in terms of labour law to check if they are being followed properly by companies.   

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Tollbooth staffer dies after being assaulted by four persons on Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway | Watch viral video

The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar, a resident of Karikal Tandya in Bengaluru

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Tollbooth staffer dies after being assaulted by four persons on Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway | Watch viral video

In a shocking incident, an employee of the Mysuru-Bengaluru Expressway toll plaza was beaten to death in Karnataka’s Ramanagar district. A video of the incident is now viral on the Internet.

In the viral video, some people on a highway can be seen hitting a man, reportedly for a fight over paying the toll fee.

The deceased has been identified as Pawan Kumar, a resident of Karikal Tandya in Bengaluru Taluk. His colleague Manjunath was also injured in the attack.

The incident took place on June 4, Sunday night, when an argument broke out between the toll staff and a group of men over paying the toll fee. The accused allegedly had a heated argument with the staff over the delay, which lead to a fistfight.

The passers-by stopped and pacified. It seemed that the fight was over for the time being but the angry accused reportedly waited for Kumar, the victim.

At midnight, as Kumar stepped out of the plaza, the four people attacked him and Manjunath with hockey sticks. The whole incident was captured on CCTV. Both were taken to the hospital where Pawan Kumar died because of the injuries. The accused fled the scene after the incident.

The Police have registered a case of murder and an investigation is ongoing to catch the accused at the earliest. According to the police, the accused have been identified based on the CCTV camera footage of the incident and is said to be from Bengaluru.

Users filled the comments section, where one person wrote, the accused should join school again and learn the importance of peace. Another user wrote that toll plaza employees should be taught how to behave as they misbehave with the commuters. He added the situation was good when the female employees were deployed in the tollbooth.

A user wrote it was a total failure of the law and order implementation by the local police.

Reports said local commuters have been protesting against the toll collection in the expressway as similar incidents of heated arguments with the toll employees have been reported in the past.

The Mysuru-Bengaluru expressway was inaugurated on March 12 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The local commuters have complained, whenever they travel by the Bengaluru-Mysuru expressway, there is a delay in opening the barrier despite a fast tag. The toll plaza employees said there had been a technical issue as there is a delay in the detection of vehicles near the toll plaza by the sensors.     

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Bride gets kidnapped by her brother over inter-caste marriage in Bihar’s Araria, video viral

After the incident Police reached the parent’s house and rescued her from them. The incidence took place in Shyamnagar village in Araria on June 3 which is going viral on social media. The woman is identified as Rupa Kumari who was in love with her boyfriend Chotu Kumar for a long time.

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Bihar araria's bride kidnap

A video is doing a rounds on internet, a young girl is forcefully abducted by the two men happened to be her relatives. The distressing incident can be seen in the video, it is being claimed that the girl choose to marry someone from another caste. The young girl tied the knot with her lover a few days ago against the family decision since the groom had a different caste.

After the incident Police reached the parent’s house and rescued her from them. The incidence took place in Shyamnagar village in Araria on June 3 which is going viral on social media. The woman is identified as Rupa Kumari who was in love with her boyfriend Chotu Kumar for a long time. As her family members were against their marriage, they planned to escape on May 28 and went to adjoining Supaul district where they got married in a temple and also held a court marriage.

The family member of Chotu Kumar reached Supaul when they learned about their marriage and brought them back home. As the family member of the girl was against this marriage, a panchayat meeting was organized to resolve the issue.

The father of Chotu Surensh Kumar Thakur claimed that the family member of the girl attacked him while the panchayat meeting was underway. He said they were also looking for his son Chotu, doubting their intention he did not bring his son to the panchayat meeting. Taking the advantage of it, the girl’s brother dragged her to the bike and fled away from the spot.

SDPO, Forbesganj, Khusru Siraj said when the incident came to their notice, a team immediately rushed at the spot and managed to bring the girl from the captivity of her parents. The family members of the girl were involved in physical assault of Chotu’s father. The Police have registered an FIR in this connection on the statement of the girl and Chotu’s father.

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