<p>Last year, a US woman named Kristie Pereira was forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her desperately ill puppy Beau to a Maryland shelter for euthanasia.</p>

<p>Just as she was coming to terms with the tough decision, the heartbroken woman was left stunned. She discovered&nbsp;last week that the dog was up for adoption at the same rescue organisation from where she had initially adopted him. What happened?</p>

<h2><strong>A dog named Beau</strong></h2>

<p>Pereira had adopted the two-month-old hound mix from Lost Dog &amp; Cat Rescue Foundation for $450 in late 2022. Beau quickly became her inseparable companion, but his health deteriorated within weeks.</p>

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<p>As per CBS News, veterinarians suspected a severe neurological issue and suggested euthanasia after other treatments failed and extensive tests were quoted at $12,000.</p>

<p>"Honestly, I mean, after I talked to them is really when I felt, you know, that I was going to be doing the right thing by putting him down," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2023, following sleepless nights and consultations with Lost Dog &amp; Cat Rescue staff, Pereira took Beau to Montgomery County Animal Services and paid $15 for euthanasia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They really gave me that support and that encouragement that, although it's hard, sometimes that's the best thing to do," said Pereira.</p>

<p>She was not allowed to stay with him during the process.</p>

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<p>Visiting Maryland last week, Pereira checked the rescue's website and found Beau, now named Amos Hart, up for adoption. Calls to the shelter revealed he had not been euthanised, as shelter veterinarians found no neurological issues and returned him to Lost Dog &amp; Cat Rescue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The rescue treated a liver problem with a $7,000 surgery funded through GoFundMe.&nbsp;An elated Pereira has offered to pay the $7,000 to get Beau back.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back with me," she told The Associated Press on Friday (May 24).</p>

<p>However, she has been met with rude responses from the rescue, which accused her of abandoning the dog and refused to return him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lost Dog &amp; Cat Rescue Foundation, as per CBS News, maintains a policy of not re-homing surrendered dogs with their former owners.</p>

<p>Montgomery County Animal Services, bound by contract, returned Beau to the rescue and noted that the decision to return the dog lies with the rescue. As of Friday, Beau remained available for adoption on the rescue's website.<br />
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Last year, a US woman named Kristie Pereira was forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her desperately ill puppy Beau to a Maryland shelter for euthanasia.

Last year, a US woman named Kristie Pereira was forced to make the heart-wrenching decision to take her desperately ill puppy Beau to a Maryland shelter for euthanasia. Just as she was coming to terms with the tough decision, the heartbroken woman was left stunned. She discovered last week that the dog was up for adoption at the same rescue organisation from where she had initially adopted him. What happened? A dog named Beau Pereira had adopted the two-month-old hound mix from Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation for $450 in late 2022. Beau quickly became her inseparable companion, but his health deteriorated within weeks. Also read | Feral chickens turn Norfolk village into a 'clucking' nightmare As per CBS News, veterinarians suspected a severe neurological issue and suggested euthanasia after other treatments failed and extensive tests were quoted at $12,000. "Honestly, I mean, after I talked to them is really when I felt, you know, that I was going to be doing the right thing by putting him down," she said. In March 2023, following sleepless nights and consultations with Lost Dog & Cat Rescue staff, Pereira took Beau to Montgomery County Animal Services and paid $15 for euthanasia. "They really gave me that support and that encouragement that, although it's hard, sometimes that's the best thing to do," said Pereira. She was not allowed to stay with him during the process. Also read | US: Man in custody after stabbings at Massachusetts theater, McDonald’s Visiting Maryland last week, Pereira checked the rescue's website and found Beau, now named Amos Hart, up for adoption. Calls to the shelter revealed he had not been euthanised, as shelter veterinarians found no neurological issues and returned him to Lost Dog & Cat Rescue. The rescue treated a liver problem with a $7,000 surgery funded through GoFundMe. An elated Pereira has offered to pay the $7,000 to get Beau back. "I have a lot of questions, but first and foremost, I want him back with me," she told The Associated Press on Friday (May 24). However, she has been met with rude responses from the rescue, which accused her of abandoning the dog and refused to return him. Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation, as per CBS News, maintains a policy of not re-homing surrendered dogs with their former owners. Montgomery County Animal Services, bound by contract, returned Beau to the rescue and noted that the decision to return the dog lies with the rescue. As of Friday, Beau remained available for adoption on the rescue's website. (With inputs from agencies)

Emotional rollercoaster: US woman finds her ‘euthanised’ dog up for adoption

<p>An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters&nbsp;and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking.</p>

<p>The genius child, Adhara Pérez Sánchez, has an IQ that beats Albert Einstein — whose IQ is estimated to be around 160.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Adhara finished her High School education at the very young age of seven. Mirror UK reports that the genius girl will soon be awarded a masters and is currently working with the Mexican Space Agency. She is helping the space agency promote space exploration among the younger generations.</p>

<p>Her disciplines for the masters are also nothing short of impressive. She did a degree in systems and industrial engineering with a specialisation in mathematics from the Technological University of Mexico. These technical credentials at a very young&nbsp;make her stand out from everyone else her age.</p>

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<p>Despite the impressive IQ and equally impressive credentials, Adhara faced bullying because of a speech disability.</p>

<p>When she was three years old, Adhara was diagnosed with a developmental disability after her speech significantly regressed.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Her mother, Nayeli Sánchez, told Marie Claire Mexico that Adhara had to switch schools three times and her old classroom staff and classmates remained apathetic to her achievements.</p>

<p>"The teachers were not very empathetic, they told me that I wish she would finish an assignment - she began to exclude herself, she did not want to play with her classmates, she felt strange, different."</p>

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<p>"She could be at school for a while but then she couldn't, she fell asleep, she didn't want to do things anymore," she said and continued, "She was very depressed, people did not have empathy, they made fun of her."</p>

<p>The 11-year-old is studying hard to be an astronaut and hopes to colonise Mars.</p>

<p>"I want to go to space and colonise Mars," she said. "If you don’t like where you are, imagine where you want to be. I see myself at NASA, so it’s worth a try."</p>

<p>What's more, last year the University of Arizona even offered the future space explorer a scholarship to study astrophysics. However, due to visa complications, she had to defer.</p>

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An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking.

An autistic 11-year-old girl has completed her masters and will soon be receiving the degree. The prodigy belongs to Mexico City and has an impressive IQ of 162 — higher than the 160 of the greatest ever physicist of this generation, Stephen Hawking. The genius child, Adhara Pérez Sánchez, has an IQ that beats Albert Einstein — whose IQ is estimated to be around 160. Adhara finished her High School education at the very young age of seven. Mirror UK reports that the genius girl will soon be awarded a masters and is currently working with the Mexican Space Agency. She is helping the space agency promote space exploration among the younger generations. Her disciplines for the masters are also nothing short of impressive. She did a degree in systems and industrial engineering with a specialisation in mathematics from the Technological University of Mexico. These technical credentials at a very young make her stand out from everyone else her age. Also read | In 2022, Swedes spent 12 million hours watching 'nothing' on Slow TV. Here's why you should take inspiration Despite the impressive IQ and equally impressive credentials, Adhara faced bullying because of a speech disability. When she was three years old, Adhara was diagnosed with a developmental disability after her speech significantly regressed. Watch | Gravitas: An 11-year-old has an IQ more than that of Einstein Her mother, Nayeli Sánchez, told Marie Claire Mexico that Adhara had to switch schools three times and her old classroom staff and classmates remained apathetic to her achievements. "The teachers were not very empathetic, they told me that I wish she would finish an assignment - she began to exclude herself, she did not want to play with her classmates, she felt strange, different." Also read | French startup will take people to space in a balloon. Here's how "She could be at school for a while but then she couldn't, she fell asleep, she didn't want to do things anymore," she said and continued, "She was very depressed, people did not have empathy, they made fun of her." The 11-year-old is studying hard to be an astronaut and hopes to colonise Mars. "I want to go to space and colonise Mars," she said. "If you don’t like where you are, imagine where you want to be. I see myself at NASA, so it’s worth a try." What's more, last year the University of Arizona even offered the future space explorer a scholarship to study astrophysics. However, due to visa complications, she had to defer. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Autistic 11-year-old girl beats IQ scores of Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking

<p>Every Thursday without fail,&nbsp;90-year-old Frans Hugo travels to distribute newspapers in the South African desert, packing a flask full&nbsp;of coffee, some boiled eggs, and a towel to cover his bare legs from the sweltering heat. This aged&nbsp;editor has been travelling the 1,200-kilometer (750-mile) round trip across the semiarid Karoo area of the country every week.&nbsp;This has been his routine&nbsp;for around 40 years, as reported by AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He was perhaps the last bastion of a dwindling industry when he was born Charl Francois Hugo in Cape Town in 1932, but everyone just calls him Frans.</p>

<p>The Messenger, Die Noordwester, and Die Oewernuus are three of the community newspapers that the active nonagenarian edits and hand-delivers.</p>

<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Hugo distributes news to the towns and villages dotted throughout this vast, arid backcountry while driving an orange Fiat Multipla loaded with copies of the eight-page weeklies and a vintage portable radio to keep him company.</div>

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<p><strong><em>Frans Hugo, 90, drives 1,200 kilometres every week to distribute his three newspapers, which he owns and edits in South Africa's rural Karoo. (AFP)</em></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Moving&nbsp;to the countryside to take a break&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>He sets off at 1:30 in the morning from Calvinia, a little town of fewer than 3,000 people located roughly 500 kilometres north of Africa's southernmost tip, and returns in the early evening.</p>

<p>"I am like a pompdonkie," he told AFP on a recent tour, using the local moniker for the nodding donkey pumps used to extract groundwater from boreholes.</p>

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<p>"I keep doing this every Thursday without fail. I will probably stop when I am physically not capable of doing it anymore."</p>

<p>Hugo worked as a journalist in Cape Town and then in Namibia for almost 30 years before moving to this remote area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em><strong>Although there is a decline in readership, newspapers have survived the internet's onslaught.&nbsp;</strong></em><strong><em>(AFP)</em></strong></p>

<p>"I couldn't handle the pressure anymore, so I moved to the Karoo," he told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just as I was able to take a breath and relax, the man who owned the printers and the newspaper here in Calvinia came to ask me if I was interested in the business."</p>

<h2><strong>Surviving in the digital age</strong></h2>

<p>While many printed newspapers worldwide are fighting to survive the digital era, he has managed to keep certain classic small-town publications alive with the help of his wife and three helpers. The Messenger, formerly the Victoria West Messenger, was established in 1875, whilst Die Noordwester and Die Oewernuus began publishing in the 1900s.</p>

<p>All three are published in Afrikaans, one of South Africa's 11 official languages and a language of Dutch settlers, however they occasionally contain English-language content.</p>

<p>Hugo shrugs at those who want to "read the news on their cell&nbsp;phones."</p>

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<p><em><strong>Newspapers in the Afrikaans language include The Messenger, Die Noordwester, and Die Oewernuus.&nbsp;</strong></em><strong><em>(AFP)</em></strong></p>

<p>The growth of the internet has affected reading, but it doesn't appear to have reached his newsroom, which resembles a museum.</p>

<p>The office is decorated with a vintage Heidelberg printing press and paper cutters. The staff makes use of early 1990s-era computers and software.</p>

<p>Hugo claims that despite this, there is a never-ending desire for local news since his staff publishes roughly 1,300 copies every week.</p>

<p>The newspapers, which cost eight rand (about 50 cents), are left at businesses, convenience stores, and the residences of the correspondents.</p>

<p>Farmers who reside in a distant, semi-arid area make up the majority of the readers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Every Thursday without fail, 90-year-old Frans Hugo travels to distribute newspapers in the South African desert, packing a flask full of coffee, some boiled eggs, and a towel to cover his bare legs from the sweltering heat.

Every Thursday without fail, 90-year-old Frans Hugo travels to distribute newspapers in the South African desert, packing a flask full of coffee, some boiled eggs, and a towel to cover his bare legs from the sweltering heat. This aged editor has been travelling the 1,200-kilometer (750-mile) round trip across the semiarid Karoo area of the country every week. This has been his routine for around 40 years, as reported by AFP. He was perhaps the last bastion of a dwindling industry when he was born Charl Francois Hugo in Cape Town in 1932, but everyone just calls him Frans. The Messenger, Die Noordwester, and Die Oewernuus are three of the community newspapers that the active nonagenarian edits and hand-delivers. Hugo distributes news to the towns and villages dotted throughout this vast, arid backcountry while driving an orange Fiat Multipla loaded with copies of the eight-page weeklies and a vintage portable radio to keep him company. Frans Hugo, 90, drives 1,200 kilometres every week to distribute his three newspapers, which he owns and edits in South Africa's rural Karoo. (AFP) Moving to the countryside to take a break He sets off at 1:30 in the morning from Calvinia, a little town of fewer than 3,000 people located roughly 500 kilometres north of Africa's southernmost tip, and returns in the early evening. "I am like a pompdonkie," he told AFP on a recent tour, using the local moniker for the nodding donkey pumps used to extract groundwater from boreholes. Also watch | World of Africa: Vibrant South African designs "I keep doing this every Thursday without fail. I will probably stop when I am physically not capable of doing it anymore." Hugo worked as a journalist in Cape Town and then in Namibia for almost 30 years before moving to this remote area. Although there is a decline in readership, newspapers have survived the internet's onslaught. (AFP) "I couldn't handle the pressure anymore, so I moved to the Karoo," he told AFP. "Just as I was able to take a breath and relax, the man who owned the printers and the newspaper here in Calvinia came to ask me if I was interested in the business." Surviving in the digital age While many printed newspapers worldwide are fighting to survive the digital era, he has managed to keep certain classic small-town publications alive with the help of his wife and three helpers. The Messenger, formerly the Victoria West Messenger, was established in 1875, whilst Die Noordwester and Die Oewernuus began publishing in the 1900s. All three are published in Afrikaans, one of South Africa's 11 official languages and a language of Dutch settlers, however they occasionally contain English-language content. Hugo shrugs at those who want to "read the news on their cell phones." Newspapers in the Afrikaans language include The Messenger, Die Noordwester, and Die Oewernuus. (AFP) The growth of the internet has affected reading, but it doesn't appear to have reached his newsroom, which resembles a museum. The office is decorated with a vintage Heidelberg printing press and paper cutters. The staff makes use of early 1990s-era computers and software. Hugo claims that despite this, there is a never-ending desire for local news since his staff publishes roughly 1,300 copies every week. The newspapers, which cost eight rand (about 50 cents), are left at businesses, convenience stores, and the residences of the correspondents. Farmers who reside in a distant, semi-arid area make up the majority of the readers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back.</p>

<p>Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles)&nbsp;all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii. However, as per The North Coast Cetacean Society a.k.a., BC Whales, &nbsp;it is likely that Moon will die soon.</p>

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<p>The non-profit whale-research organisation that is dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans along the northern coast of British Columbia, as per Guardian said that Moon's story is a stark reminder of the growing dangers that these gentle marine giants face along Canada's west coast.</p>

<p>"It’s absolutely amazing...but also it just breaks your heart," said Janie Wray the CEO of BC Whales, as she talked about the whale's long migratory journey that too without the use of her tail due to the broken back.</p>

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<p>The organisation as per a post on Instagram first noticed Moon's injury on September 7.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As our drone hovered overhead we immediately recognized that this whale had been struck by a vessel due to the unnatural ‘S’ bend in the spine from the dorsal fin to her fluke," said the organisation, adding "In her current condition, she will not survive to make the return journey."</p>

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<p><sup><strong>Image courtesy: BC Whales/Instagram</strong></sup></p>

<p>On December 1, the Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) spotted a whale with a severely deformed spine and it was soon confirmed that it was Moon. Humpback whales have a " tradition of migrating between feeding and breeding grounds". She was most probably born in Hawaii which is a breeding ground for whales like her.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When spotted with the deformity the second time, she was found to be "emancipated and covered with whale lice as a testament to her severely depreciated condition."</p>

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<p>"This is the stark reality of a vessel strike, and it speaks to the extended suffering that whales can endure afterwards, " said the whale protection organisation in its post.&nbsp;</p>

<p>BC Whales further said that while we may never truly understand the strength it must've taken for Moon to complete this journey, the tenacity must be respected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It added that we must "recognise that vessel strikes lead to a devastating end," and urged boaters to be aware of the local laws and best practices. It further urged mariners to "stay alert, slow down and wait" adding that vessels of all sizes "can be a threat".</p>

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Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back. Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles) all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii.

Three months and thousands of kilometres: that's how much Moon the humpback whale has travelled, that too with a broken back. Navigating ocean swells and currents, in immense pain the whale has travelled 5,000km (3,100 miles) all the way from British Columbia to Hawaii. However, as per The North Coast Cetacean Society a.k.a., BC Whales, it is likely that Moon will die soon. Watch | WION Climate Tracker | Study: Blue Whales eat 10 million pieces of microplastics daily The non-profit whale-research organisation that is dedicated to the research and protection of cetaceans along the northern coast of British Columbia, as per Guardian said that Moon's story is a stark reminder of the growing dangers that these gentle marine giants face along Canada's west coast. "It’s absolutely amazing...but also it just breaks your heart," said Janie Wray the CEO of BC Whales, as she talked about the whale's long migratory journey that too without the use of her tail due to the broken back. Also read | Chimpanzees show objects to others, just like humans to simply grab attention: Study The organisation as per a post on Instagram first noticed Moon's injury on September 7. "As our drone hovered overhead we immediately recognized that this whale had been struck by a vessel due to the unnatural ‘S’ bend in the spine from the dorsal fin to her fluke," said the organisation, adding "In her current condition, she will not survive to make the return journey." Image courtesy: BC Whales/Instagram On December 1, the Pacific Whale Foundation (PWF) spotted a whale with a severely deformed spine and it was soon confirmed that it was Moon. Humpback whales have a " tradition of migrating between feeding and breeding grounds". She was most probably born in Hawaii which is a breeding ground for whales like her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BCWhales (@bcwhales) × When spotted with the deformity the second time, she was found to be "emancipated and covered with whale lice as a testament to her severely depreciated condition." Also read | Climate change may kill 65 per cent of insects on Earth, says a study "This is the stark reality of a vessel strike, and it speaks to the extended suffering that whales can endure afterwards, " said the whale protection organisation in its post. BC Whales further said that while we may never truly understand the strength it must've taken for Moon to complete this journey, the tenacity must be respected. It added that we must "recognise that vessel strikes lead to a devastating end," and urged boaters to be aware of the local laws and best practices. It further urged mariners to "stay alert, slow down and wait" adding that vessels of all sizes "can be a threat". (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>In an unfortunate turn of events, Chinnakannu, a visually challenged septuagenarian in Tamil Nadu recently realized that his life savings held in cash were not even worth the paper it was printed on.</p>

<p>Living off the alms offered by people, the destitute senior citizen over several years managed to save INR 65,000 and had kept the savings in a place he considered safe.</p>

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<p>However, owing to illness and other factors, he, unfortunately, had forgotten all about his cash savings.</p>

<p>Only recently did the elderly person come to know of demonetization, which was announced on November 8th&nbsp;2016, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Apparently, a friend of his told him that the 'old notes' were useless.</p>

<p>It was on Monday that the senior citizen approached the Krishnagiri district collector, with the help of a cobbler.</p>

<p>The senior citizen has petitioned the collector to help him out in converting the demonetized currency (consisting of Rs1000 and 500 notes) into legal tender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The issue came to light after pictures and videos of the visually challenged person holding a wad of invalid currency notes were widely shared on social media.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the video, Chinnakannu says that he found the cash only on Sunday and realized about the notes being illegal tender and that he didn’t know about this earlier. He added that he was in the Collector office to ensure that this currency can be converted into usable currency (legal tender).&nbsp;</p>


In an unfortunate turn of events, Chinnakannu, a visually challenged septuagenarian in Tamil Nadu recently realized that his life savings held in cash were not even worth the paper it was printed on.

In an unfortunate turn of events, Chinnakannu, a visually challenged septuagenarian in Tamil Nadu recently realized that his life savings held in cash were not even worth the paper it was printed on. Living off the alms offered by people, the destitute senior citizen over several years managed to save INR 65,000 and had kept the savings in a place he considered safe. Also read | Indian couple wade through floodwater in ‘improvised vessel’ to tie the knot, braving all elements However, owing to illness and other factors, he, unfortunately, had forgotten all about his cash savings. Only recently did the elderly person come to know of demonetization, which was announced on November 8th 2016, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chinnakannu, a Visually-challenged septuagenarian, seen at Krishnagiri, Collector Office, with a wad of demonetized Rs.1000&500 notes amounting to Rs.65K He hopes to get it converted to usable cash.. he had kept the money safely & had forgotten about it for many yrs.. pic.twitter.com/FOiarsh7N2 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) October 19, 2021 × Apparently, a friend of his told him that the 'old notes' were useless. It was on Monday that the senior citizen approached the Krishnagiri district collector, with the help of a cobbler. The senior citizen has petitioned the collector to help him out in converting the demonetized currency (consisting of Rs1000 and 500 notes) into legal tender. The issue came to light after pictures and videos of the visually challenged person holding a wad of invalid currency notes were widely shared on social media. Also read | All six members of a family, spanning across three generations killed in Kerala floods In the video, Chinnakannu says that he found the cash only on Sunday and realized about the notes being illegal tender and that he didn’t know about this earlier. He added that he was in the Collector office to ensure that this currency can be converted into usable currency (legal tender).

'Must convert it to usable cash', visually challenged senior approaches collector with 65k in demonetised cash

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A 6-year-old boy is being hailed as a 'hero' for his courageous act of saving his younger sister from a dog attack. He was bitten several times on his face and head. Many celebrities have applauded the boy’s bravery.

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