Dinesh Shahra Foundation Encourages Excellence in Indigenous Cow Care as they present Gopal Gaurav Awards PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 17: Dr Dinesh Shahra, renowned philanthropist and founder of Dinesh Shahra Foundation (DSF), presented the esteemed Gopal Gaurav Awards, initiated by Shankaracharya Raghweshwara Bharati to five awardees, Subrahmanya Prasad Kasaragod, Smt Nagaratna Hebbar, Dr Jeevankumar Doddaballapur, Baburao Patil Bailahongal, Mahendra Singhi Hubli, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the preservation of indigenous cow care practices, further to DSF's initiative of Gau Shakti. The awards ceremony, held at Ramdeva Ashram, Bhanukuli, Karnataka, was graced by the esteemed presence of spiritual leader Sri Sri Raghaveshwara Bharathi ji, marking a significant celebration of traditional cow care values. The Gopal Gaurav Awards, in alignment with Dinesh Shahra Foundation's vision and pioneered by Shankaracharya Raghweshwara Bharati, were presented by Dr. Dinesh Shahra, emphasizing the importance of cow care and the preservation of indigenous cows. The Gopal Gaurav Awards are a testament to DSF's commitment to promoting Sanatan values of cow care and Vedic education. During the ceremony, Dr. Shahra delivered an impassioned speech, highlighting the timeless significance of Shankaracharya's teachings in promoting cow care practices and the integration of Sanatan values into contemporary life. Emphasizing the importance of sustainability and cultural preservation, he reiterated DSF's mission to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity through initiatives like the Sanatan Living movement. Apart from the awards ceremony, Dr. Shahra actively participated in Shankaracharya Jayanti celebrations and cultural events, showcasing his dedication to spiritual enrichment and fostering cultural exchanges. Through DSF's multifaceted initiatives focusing on cow care, tree plantation, and Vedic education, Dr. Shahra continues to lead efforts aimed at fostering unity, sustainability, and holistic development in society. Dr. Dinesh Shahra's unwavering commitment to social welfare and environmental stewardship serves as an inspiration, motivating collective action towards building a more harmonious and sustainable future for generations to come. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by PNN. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
Coimbatore city police arrest Karnataka drug supplier
COIMBATORE: A special team of Coimbatore city police on Thursday arrested a Karnataka-based drug distributor, who was allegedly involved in most of the drug abuse cases in the district for the last two years and had been evading arrest. He was arrested on Wednesday when he arrived in the city to deliver a consignment. As many as 116 sedative tablets, three grams of methamphetamine, three mobile phones, and some tobacco products were seized from him. Four of his customers were also arrested. According to police, V Praveen Shetty (36) of Aravinda Nagar in Dharwad, worked in a pharmacy owned by Vasanth Shetty, who also knew about his illegal drug sale. Praveen was the supplier in most of the cases registered in the city. He was also supplying the drugs across Tamil Nadu. In Coimbatore city over-the-counter sale of scheduled drugs has been curbed. But somehow the abuse opioid drugs continued. We came to know that they were brought from Hubli in Karnataka and a special teamwent there three times to arrest the suspect, but he evaded us until Wednesday. The drug was brought from Mumbai to a super stockiest Rajesh in Hubli from where Praveen received it and supplied it in the retail. We are on the lookout for the super stockiest and the pharmacy owner, said city police commissioner V Balakrishnan. As per the Drug Control Act, the drugs he sold were categorized as Schedule H. However it does not attract the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. Hence we booked the case under the IPC section 328. As Praveen has a link with several cases booked in Coimbatore city, steps are being taken to detain him under the Goondas Act, Balakrishnan added. According to sources, the interrogation of the arrested youngsters spilt the beans on Praveen.
Police Officers Suspended After Anjali Ambigers Murder in Hubballi
Hubballi : In the wake of Anjali Ambiger's murder in Hubballi, two officers from Bendigeri Police Station have been placed under suspension for dereliction of duty. The murder occurred at around 5.30 am on Wednesday in Veerapur Oni, within Bendigeri station's jurisdiction. Girish Sawanth allegedly murdered Anjali at her house for refusing his romantic advances. Anjali's family had said that she had received death threats from Girish days before the murder and had alerted the police. On Wednesday Hubli-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai criticized the police for failing to act, stating the tragedy could have been prevented with timely intervention. City Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar has issued an order placing Bendigeri Police Inspector CB Chikkodi and Woman Head Constable Rekha Havaraddi under suspension for dereliction of duty. An inquiry has been ordered which will be led by DCP (Crime and Traffic). The murder has sparked protests from BJP and ABVP activists, who demanded immediate action. Various seers visited Anjali's family, calli ng for strict measures against the perpetrator. Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticized the police for not acting on the death threat complaint, accusing them of indirectly causing Anjali's murder. He condemned the current state government, claiming that law and order have deteriorated, allowing criminals to act with impunity. Bommai accused the police of being preoccupied with political cases rather than ensuring public safety. He pointed out parallels with the murder of Neha Hiremath and criticized the lack of action in both cases. He accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr. Parameshwara of inaction and demanded accountability from the Congress government. On one side, Neha was murdered in the midst of students. On the other hand, Anjali was murdered by forcibly entering the house. Is this not a Goonda Raj? Both Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister Dr Parameshwara are like nothing has happened, he alleged. The state is witnessing a rise in crime, and there is an atmosphere of fear and lawlessness. The government must explain its failure to protect its citizens, Bommai asserted. Bommai demanded accountability from the government for not addressing severe crimes against women, including a gang rape in Haveri and an assault on a Dalit woman in Belagavi.
Young Woman Murdered in Hubballi After Rejecting Romantic Advances
An 18-year-old first-year engineering student died by suicide at GITAM University's building at Rudraram in Patancheru on Friday afternoon.(Representational Image:DC) An 18-year-old first-year engineering student died by suicide at GITAM University's building at Rudraram in Patancheru on Friday afternoon.(Representational Image:DC) Hubballi: In a chilling echo of the recent murder of Neha Hiremath, a 20-year-old woman was brutally killed in front of her family on Wednesday morning in Hubballi. The victim, Anjali, was attacked allegedly by a man whose romantic advances she had spurned. The incident occurred in Veerapur Oni, in the 68th ward of the Hubballi-Dharwad City Corporation, represented by Neha Hiremaths father, Niranjan Hiremath. Anjali, 21, who worked at a canteen, lived with her two sisters at their grandmothers house. On Wednesday around 5.30 am, Girish knocked on the door of Anjali's house. When the door was opened he forced his way into the house. He wanted to marry Anjali and when she refused, he allegedly stabbed her in front of her family and fled from the spot. The incident provoked an angry protest, who demanded immediate arrest of the accused, strict action against him, and compensation for Anjali's impoverished family. Officials finally pacified the crowd and made arrangements for Anjalis last rites. Anjalis sister recounted the horrifying events before the reporters. He came into the house, declared his love for Anjali, and proposed marriage. Our grandmother asked him to involve his family. He called Anjali to come. As she too was not willing to accept his proposal he stabbed her in the stomach, Anjali's sister said. She added that the accused had been harassing Anjali over the phone and had previously threatened her. We had told this to the police. They had assured to look into it, she added. Anjalis father, who lives separately, said he had warned the accused to stay away from his daughter. Girish had promised to cease his advances. Niranjan Hiremath, corporator of the ward and father of the late Neha Hiremath, expressed his outrage. First, my own daughter was murdered. Now, another girl in my ward has faced the same fate. We need stringent measures against these criminals to prevent such tragedies, he demanded. He expressed unhappiness over the police officials. Hubli-Dharwad Central MLA Mahesh Tenginakai also voiced his dissatisfaction, criticizing the lack of preventive action following Neha's murder. The family of Anjali had approached the police. If strict action had been taken then, this incident would not have occurred, he stated. The murder of Neha Hiremath, the daughter of Congress corporator Niranjan Hiremath, by her former classmate on April 18, had already sparked widespread outrage and became a significant political issue during the parliamentary elections.
Fraudulent SIM Card Business Unearthed: Abdul Roshan Arrested with 40,000 Fake SIM Cards
Bangalore: T he Malappuram Cyber Crime Police has apprehended Abdul Roshan, a resident of Hubli, Karnataka, in connection with a fraudulent SIM card operation. During the arrest in Madikeri, Karnataka, authorities seized 40,000 counterfeit SIM cards and 180 mobile phones. Abdul Roshan's arrest followed an investigation conducted by Malappuram District Police Chief S. Sasidharan and Cyber Inspector I.C. Chitharanjan. The investigation was initiated after a cyber fraud case was reported involving a victim from Vengara, who suffered significant financial losses. The victim had engaged with a share market website advertised on Facebook, and cyber criminals, posing as customer care representatives, convinced the victim to deposit large sums of money into various accounts. However, the victim neither received any returns nor recovered the deposited funds. The cyber criminals managed to extort Rs 1.08 crores from the victim. Abdul Roshan is allegedly involved in a fraudulent SIM card business, operating through a network of mobile shop owners across the state. These shop owners obtain customers' fingerprints to activate counterfeit SIM cards, which are then sold to Roshan for Rs 50 each. Roshan subsequently provides these SIM cards to cyber criminals. This illicit activity not only violates individuals' privacy but also poses a serious threat to national security. The illegal SIM card trade has been linked to terrorist and anti-national activities in the past. In a previous incident, terrorists were found to have obtained SIM cards using counterfeit copies of innocent individuals' ID cards. In 2023, the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Police busted a cyber-crime gang in Coimbatore, seizing 22,735 SIM cards, along with laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones, SIM modem boxes, and ATM cards with chequebooks. The mastermind of this operation, Syed Raghib Khursheed, was arrested in New Delhi. Similarly, in June 2023, Assam police arrested Mustakin Ali and Ashraful Islam in Morigaon district, who were found in possession of 24,000 fake SIM cards obtained using fake IDs. In April 2024, Haryana police arrested 42 cyber criminals involved in fraud cases across the country. Among the accused were Deen Mohammad, Asif, Arif, Sarfaraz, Saqib, Ijaz, and Munajir. These cases underscore the existence of a vast network within the country, posing a significant national security risk. Terrorists could potentially access fraudulent SIM cards, implicating innocent individuals whose documents have been compromised without their knowledge or involvement. Kerala Nadwathul Mujahideen Opposes Reduction in Muslim Reservation Uttar Pradesh: Elderly Man Killed, Family Brutally Assaulted During Election Debate India Plans Massive Defense Sector Investment in Next Decade, says an International report
Bangalore: A man named Saddam Hussain has been arrested for raping a Dalit minor girl in Hubli Navanagar, Dharwad, Karnataka. A case is being prosecuted against him under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act) Act. On Friday (May 3, 2024), he attacked two policemen with a knife in Sutagatti area and tried to escape from police custody. Under compulsion, the police also had to open fire, which hit his leg. 19-year-old Saddam Hussain is accused of not only raping a Dalit minor girl studying in his own class, but also made her pregnant. He then injured Dharwad Vidyagiri police inspector Sangamesh Bidiginal while trying to escape from the custody of Nawanagar police. Apart from him, he also attacked another constable. As soon as he swung the knife, the police fired one shot in the air and one towards his leg. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Rajiv M gave this information. While Saddam Hussain is undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital, both the injured policemen have been admitted to the Civil Hospital. Saddam Hussein first gained the trust of the victim by befriending her by proxy, and then forcibly established sexual relations with her. He had also threatened the girl. He was arrested within 1 hour. A case is also being registered against him under SC/ST Act. Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar said that the police opened fire in self-defense. The condition of the injured is stable. Police had received information from the hospital that the minor girl was pregnant, after investigation an FIR was registered and the accused was identified. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu said that as soon as Dharwad Police got information about the incident, they took immediate action. He said that the police has done the right thing, in that situation what Saddam Hussein did is a crime and he will face consequences as per the law. India Highlights Global Security Challenge of Online Radicalisation at Interpol Conference Triple Talaq Incident on Moving Train Shocks Jhansi Passengers: Man Flees After Divorcing Wife You will become poor as soon as you fall prey to parcel scam, how does the money disappear?
This Karnataka Museum Teaches People How To Use Solar Energy
The Sun Ray Solar Museum at Hubli was founded by solar scientist Mahesh Shivashimpiger and is the first of its kind in the world.
Looks like love jihad case, CM trying to protect culprits: Karnataka BJP chief on Hubli murder
Looks like love jihad case, CM trying to protect culprits: Karnataka BJP chief on Hubli murder The murder of Karnataka college student Neha Hiremath by her former classmate Fayaz has triggered a political row, with BJP terming it a case of 'love jihad', while the Congress party has denied the allegation. According to sources, BJP Karnataka is likely to hold protests across the state over the incident. Speaking on the case, that took place on the college campus Hubli-Dharawad, BJP President BY Vijayendra told ANI that prima facie it looks like a love jihad case. So rather than getting into the investigation, the CM is trying to protect the culprits. The present Congress government does not care about anything. Earlier when a blast took place in Mangalore, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said it was a small stray incident and not a terrorist attack. Later when an investigation was carried out, many people were arrested. As far as the Hubballi- Dharwad incident is concerned, it is very unfortunate on the part of the CM. Instead of coming to the rescue of the family, he says the murder took place due to a personal vendetta. Women across the state are questioning the state government, he said. Further, the state BJP chief said that the Congress is talking about guarantees but there is no safety of women here in Karnataka. In the last three days, more than eight murders have happened in the state but there is no action. Even the state Home Minister is talking along the same lines. There is no doubt, Vijyendra added. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah reacted to the situation and said that whichever murder happened was due to personal reasons. The law and order situation is very good in Karnataka, It is our duty to maintain law and order and we are doing it. Congress Corporator and father of the deceased, Niranjan Hiremath said, After my daughter' was returning from college, an unknown person came and stabbed her seven times and she died on the spot. The accused has already been arrested. The motive of the murder is that the victim rejected the accused's love proposal. We had a conversation with the accused before the incident took place where we explained to him that we are Hindu and you are Muslim, so we cannot allow you to get married. (ANI)
BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh expresses concern over murder of Congress corporator's daughter
BJP leader Sumalatha Ambareesh expresses concern over murder of Congress corporator's daughter Karnataka BJP leader and Mandya MP, Sumalatha Ambareesh, expressed her concern and sadness over the murder of the Karnataka Congress corporator's daughter in Hubbali. It's very unfortunate. Nobody can predict anything like this happening, but the very fact that these culprits are going unpunished is going to lead to more such incidents in the future. That's what is very, very worrisome, she told ANI on Friday. The victim, Neha Hiremath, daughter of Congress Corporator Niranjan Hiremath, succumbed to multiple stab wounds inflicted by Fayaz, a former friend and classmate who has since been arrested. The last rites of the twenty-four-year-old daughter of a Congress corporator, who was killed on the college campus in Hubbali, were performed by her parents on Friday. The Congress government in Karnataka is facing severe criticism for its handling of law and order in the state after the daughter of a Congress corporator was stabbed to death on a college campus in Hubbali. The state unit of the ABVP and the BJP protested the murder in Hubballi and Bengaluru on Friday and the issue is likely to flare up with the state going to the Lok Sabha Polls on April 26 and May 7. Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner Renuka Sukumar informed that an FIR had been registered and the accused had been apprehended within an hour. The accused has been sent to judicial custody, she added. FIR has been registered in this case and the accused was also secured within an hour. He has been sent to judicial custody. It is a very serious case and we are investigating. In the course of the investigation, everything will come to light, the Hubballi-Dharwad Police Commissioner said. The Leader of the Opposition of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R Ashoka, on Friday, termed the Hubbali college campus murder as shameful and raised questions about the law and order situation in the state. The incident in Hubli is shameful. The daughter of a Congress corporator has been stabbed to death. Such an incident in the middle of elections raises questions about law and order, he said. Karnataka state BJP President BY Vijayendra took on the state government, accusing them of going slow on the case to appease a certain faction. In a horrific incident, a 24-year-old girl, daughter of a Congress corporator has been has been hacked to death in broad daylight by Fiyaz, reportedly for refusing his marriage proposal. Guarantee of Safety for Women has been pathetically absent since Congress came into power. Repeated incidents of crimes against women like assaults and murder raises concerns about the seriousness of the Siddaramaiah government in providing a safe environment for our sisters and daughters. Women have been highly vulnerable under this incapable government and have been living under extreme fear as Criminal elements have been on the rise and are operating without any fear of law and order, Vijayendra said. However, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that the Hubballi campus murder occurred due to personal reasons. The CM added that the law and order situation in Karnataka is good and that they must maintain it. Whatever murder happened was due to personal reasons. The law and order situation is very good in Karnataka. It is our duty to maintain law and order and we are doing it, the CM said. Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said the law will be applied to all. BJP is trying to threaten by showing that there is no law and order in Karnataka. Karnataka has the best law and order. They are just trying to tell the voters that they are going to put the governor's rule in the state. They cannot do it. The law will take its own course for everyone, Shivakumar said. Karnataka's Home Minister, G Parameshwar, denied the presence of a communal angle in the Hubballi campus murder case and dismissed the allegations of 'love jihad'. It appears there was mutual love between the two. However, when the girl started walking away, the boy stabbed her. I fail to see any evidence of love jihad here. It seems that he (the accused) believed she was going to marry someone else. I don't know all the details, he said. (ANI)
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PM Modi inaugurates 15 new airport projects
The other projects include new airports in Uttar Pradesh at Chitrakoot, Shavasti, Azamgarh, and new terminals at Belgaum, Hubli in Karnataka Jabalpur and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Shravatsi and Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh will get air connectivity for the first time.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 15 airport projects on Sunday, including Delhi's new terminal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 15 airport projects, including in Delhi, Lucknow, and Pune airports. The projects also include new airports in Uttar Pradesh at Chitrakoot, Shavasti, Azamgarh, and new terminals at Belgaum, Hubli in Karnataka, Jabalpur, and Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh.
Minister Patil Emphasizes Agro-Industry Growth, Announces Funds for Airport and Railway Projects
Vijayapura : Minister of Infrastructure Development, M B Patil, announced on Monday the release of 57.63 crore for the works of Raichur and Mysuru airports. Of this sum, 14.62 crore has been earmarked for Raichur Airport, while the remaining 43 crore will be utilized for the expansion and enhancement of the runway at Mysuru airport. Highlighting the state's growing industries, especially in the agro-based sector, Minister Patil emphasized the need for enhanced transportation facilities and swift travel. The ongoing expansion of industries across the state, coupled with the increasing prevalence of agro-based industries, underscores our commitment to fostering growth. With a focus on market expansion, facilitating easy transportation, and ensuring swift travel experiences, we are actively developing airports. In alignment with this vision, grants have been allocated for the projects at Mysuru and Raichur airports. Our government is resolute in its intention to establish well-equipped airports in every district, Patil said. In discussing the state's railway projects, Patil said that 93.32 crore has been sanctioned for the Tumakuru-Davangere and Gadag-Wadi railway projects, both in the final stages of land acquisition. Of this funding, 50 crore will be allocated for Tumakuru-Davangere, and 43.32 crore for Gadag-Wadi projects. Patil pointed out that the Gadag-Wadi railway development will significantly connect Kittur, including Hubli, with various cities in Maharashtra, including Mumbai. The Tumakuru-Davangere project, crucial for connecting Tumakuru with central Karnataka, is deemed essential for the state's development by facilitating quicker travel to parts of North Karnataka. Upon completion, these railway projects are expected to stimulate economic activities and infrastructure development across multiple districts, Patil asserted.
