Dhanraj Pillai to flag off I-Day monsoon marathon

August 14, 2011

Mangalore, August 14: India's Hockey legend Dhanraj Pillai will flag off Bhoothanatheshwara Cross Country Monsoon Marathon on August 15.

According to a press release, cash prizes totalling over Rs 7 lakhs will be disbursed to the winners of the marathon, which will commence and end at the Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshawara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore.

Separate events will be held for men and women in the following categories: Professionals Half Marathon (All ages / 21 kms), Professionals Half Marathon (Children below 16 years / 6 kms), Halli Marathon (Children below 14 years /4 kms), Halli Marathon (Children 14 – 16 years /6 kms), Halli Marathon (16 – 50 years /10 kms), District-level Halli Marathon (16 – 50 years /10 kms), Senior Citizens Marathon (50 – 60 years /10 kms), Senior Citizens Marathon (above 60 years /6 Kms).

The objective of the marathon is to promote health and hygiene, foster social harmony, cultivate appreciation of rural way of life, awaken appreciation for the rich natural splendour of our countryside and inspire the people to protect the environment and ecology.The theme of the Marathon is 'Unity'. Participants will be required to wear the traditional attire of their particular community. In the professional sportsperson's category, collarless white T-shirt and White Shorts, is compulsory dress code for men, while women shall wear collared white T-shirt and shorts.

Sandalwood stars Pooja Gandhi, Neethu and Shivadwaj too will attend the inauguration of the marathon.

Entry is free. For further details contact: 9902965238 / 9845406569 / 98453 32105. One can confirm entry by SMS through 9902965238 / 98453 32105 or email [email protected]

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The Airport’s Operations Control Centre received an alert regarding the passenger’s health condition. The airport activated its emergency response protocol, mobilising the airport medical team and coordinating with stakeholders including CISF, immigration, and customs.

Upon landing, airport medical personnel attended to the passenger, assessed his condition, and arranged to shift him to a local tertiary-care hospital for further treatment. The passenger’s relatives accompanied the passenger, who incidentally received necessary medical care on board, which helped stabilise the situation.

Following the handling of the emergency, the flight departed for Thiruvananthapuram at 2:05 am on Tuesday.

"We appreciate the cooperation of all parties involved, and this incident reaffirms our ongoing commitment to prioritising passenger safety and readiness to respond to unforeseen emergencies with professionalism and care," the Airport spokesperson said.

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