Local roundup: Stories of positivity with Mysuru petrol station giving free petrol, first Indian woman swimmer to enter Tokyo Olympics, and more!

We have got for you important news, events and stories of positivity that took place in India in the past few days in the Local roundup. Read all of them below!

Local roundup stories are the accumulation of stories of positivity, news, and events and that take place in India. Check what major did you miss the past few days here.

1. Mysuru petrol station gives 5 litres of petrol to COVID-19 warriors as gift

This deed has been initiated by N Sundaram and Sons Petrol bunk near Bogadi Circle in Mysuru. This Karnataka-based petrol station provided 5 liters of petrol to nearly 50 medical and non-medical staff as a gift to appreciate their work during the pandemic.

2. Maana Patel becomes first Indian woman to qualify for Tokyo Olympics for swimming

Indians are continuously making the country proud by qualifying for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. The next on the list is the 21-year-old Maana Patel who has already won three gold medals from various championships. This time, she has been qualified through the Universality quota.

3. Tamil Nadu brride performs martial arts to apread awareness about self defense

A video is going viral on social media where a bride from Tamil Nadu's Thootukudi district is seen performing martial arts. To spread awareness about the importance of self-defense, Nisha performed Silambattam after her wedding on June 28.

4. Horticulturists grow 121 types of mangoes on a single tree

A 15-year-old tree in Uttar Pradesh has become the highlight of Saharanpur for its 121 mango varieties grown on a single tree. It has been a result of experiments done by horticulturists due to which varieties like Dussehri, Langra, Chaunsa, Ramkela, and more are being grown.

5. Mumbai teenager raises Rs 12 lakh for vaccination of villagers

Nandini Kataria, a 16-year-old class 9 student, raised Rs 12 lakh with the help of wealthy households to organize a vaccination drive for villagers of Alibaug, which is also the second home of Nandini. She contacted Apollo hospitals and local authorities for the drive.

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