13-year-old falls into drain, dies

New Delhi: A 13-year-old boy died after falling into an open drain in the Rajendra Park Extension area of outer Delhi on Friday. The victim, identified as Vikas, a student of Class VI, was walking along the edge of the wide drain when he is believed to have slipped and fallen into the drain, he said. “In an attempt to save him, a local resident, Anju, along with others nearby, extended a wooden stick for Vikas to hold on to. However, the boy was unable to grab hold of it, and despite their efforts, he drowned,” said the officer.

3.5l diyas to adorn Vasudev Ghat

New Delhi: Over 3.5 lakh earthen lamps will be lit at Vasudev Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna here next week ahead of Dev Deepawali, Guru Purb and the 150th birth anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda, according to an official statement.