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By Express News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After a continuous struggle for years, lifeguards in the district's beaches have a glimmer of hope. The government has approved their plea to avail a risk allowance of Rs 100 raising their salary from Rs 700 to Rs 800 per day. "We used to receive a risk allowance earlier, but it was cut three years ago. Lifeguards above the age of 50 are waiting for the government to give packages before they quit this profession. Meanwhile, the Department of Tourism plans to bring an overall welfare proposal for the lifeguards..