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Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
A world shattered, a family wiped out
Ayodhya/Lucknow: For over a year, Prahlad Gupta's niece was living with her maternal uncle in Sihagaon, pursuing her education with dreams of a brighter future. On Sunday morning, she was unaware that tragedy was about to strike. Her uncle's family left for darshan at the Prithvinath temple, a spiritual outing that turned fatal. Around 11 am, the devastating news reached her—not from family, but from her school captain, who informed her of the accident. What she didn't know until later was that her uncle Prahlad's younger brother Ramkaran, along with his entire family—wife Ansuya, son Shubh (7) and daughter Saumya (9)—perished in the crash. Also gone were Prahlad's wife Bina, his daughters Kajal and Rinki and his youngest brother Ramroop's wife and son. The family's grief deepened with the disappearance of Ramroop's 10-year-old daughter Rachna, who is feared drowned. Even as the Gonda district hospital conducted post-mortem examinations of the the 11 dead under the supervision of CMO Dr Rashmi Verma, the mourning village of Moti Ganj waited for the return of their loved ones' bodies. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo Six autopsies were completed within an hour-and-a-half; the remaining were in progress. Once done, all the bodies were to be sent together to the village. Outside the postmortem house, silence and sorrow loomed. Inside Prahlad's home in Moti Ganj, wails echoed through the air, drowning the village in mourning. Neighbours tried to console the family, but many could not hold back their own tears. Among the deceased were also their neighbour Ramlallan Verma's wife Sanju (26) and sister Gudia alias Anju (20), who joined the family on the trip. Prahlad's son Satyam and daughter Pinky survived the crash with injuries, as did neighbour Ramlallan and the driver Sitaraman. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep condolences and announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. "Govt stands with the bereaved families in this hour of grief," he said. "All possible assistance will be provided." As search operations continued with SDRF teams to find little Rachna, what remains is a family devastated—and a niece who will never return to the same home again. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Citizen
12-05-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Limpopo fencers shine at national championships
POLOKWANE – The Fencing Federation of South Africa hosted the Senior National Championships in Midrand on May 3 and 4, where top fencers from across the country competed for national titles in the épée, foil and sabre categories. Despite facing financial constraints, Limpopo fielded a small but determined team of nine senior fencers. The delegation included five athletes from the Sello Maduma Fencing Academy (SMFA), three from the University of Limpopo (UL) Fencing Club, and one from Firebirds Fencing Club. 'Despite the small team, Limpopo made a big impact,' said Renuka Ramroop, veteran fencer and chairperson of the Limpopo Fencing Association. Leading the team was SMFA's Rahul van Manen, who delivered a standout performance by earning three medals across all three disciplines. Van Manen, ranked third nationally in senior men's épée heading into the championships, won silver in a tightly contested final – narrowly losing by a single point to South Africa's top-ranked fencer. This result elevates him to second place in the national rankings. He went on to claim another silver medal in the senior men's foil, defending the gold he won earlier this year in Gqeberha. Though he narrowly missed repeating his title, his consistent performance now ranks him as the number one foil fencer in the country. He also secured a bronze medal in the sabre event, capping off an impressive all-round showing. Ramroop said that all Limpopo athletes advanced beyond the individual pool stages and improved their national rankings, a reflection of the province's rising competitiveness. UL fencers Katlego Matladi and Mpho Mpe fought tenaciously, while SMFA's Sebastian Austin delivered a strong performance, now ranked 10th nationally in senior men's épée. With Van Manen at number two and Austin at number ten in the national épée rankings, Limpopo now boasts two fencers in the top 10 – a significant milestone for the province. The female fencers also made their presence felt. Safiya Khan Patel was placed eighth in the senior women's épée and continued to show promise in the foil category. Ramroop herself earned a bronze medal in the veterans' division and maintains her national number three ranking. In the team event, Limpopo's Team A, comprising Matladi, Mpe, Austin and Van Manen, secured a bronze medal. The team staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a four-point deficit in the final three minutes to win 45–43. 'Although fencing is still developing in Limpopo compared to other provinces, our athletes continue to show exceptional talent and determination. They are proving they can compete with the best and bring home medals,' Ramroop said. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
