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Southern Film Round Up

March 22, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

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Amoolya’s Resolution

The profound actress with beauty & brain Amoolya has decided to give up stereo type role with fiery dialogues for some time. A series of films of Amoolya was hot tempered and it has come to her notice that audience, media is talking about this monotony.
Amoolya once a college vacation actress is now ready with full prominence to cinema. She has completed graduation in commerce. The post graduation she is taking up in a foreign university. That is because there will be no need to go to college and the course also finishes very quickly.

Arrambam Actress To Play A Cop In Jayam Ravi’s Bogan

Jayam Ravi will team up again with his Romeo Juliet director Lakshaman for a new film titled as Bogan. Hansika who played the female lead in Romeo Juliet will be Ravi’s heroine in Bogan & Thani Oruvan villain Arvind Swamy will be playing an important role in the flick. Ravi will be playing a cop in this film. Akshara Gowda who made an appearance in Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s blockbuster Thupakki and Ajith starrer Arrambam will be acting as a cop in the film. The actress also revealed that as she plays a cop she will have some action sequences and she will also shake a leg with the film’s hero Jayam Ravi in the latter’s intro song. The shooting which is all set to begin soon, will start with the shoot of this song choreographed by Raju Sundaram master & composed by the film’s music director D. Imman.

Censor Target Fixed For Vijay’s Theri

Vijay’s Theri is getting ready to hit the screens on 14th Apr, 2016 as a grand Tamil New Year treat for the fans of Ilayathalapathy as well as the general movie buffs. The film’s producer Kalaipuli.S.Thanu has confirmed the release plan.

The Theri team headed by director Atlee has been working round the clock to complete the post production as early as possible so that the film will hit the release target. Theri will be sent for Censor Certification process by the last week of Mar, and hence the film has to be completed within a couple of weeks.

Gautham Starts Shooting His Film With Dhanush

The shooting of director Gautham Menon’s film with Dhanush has begun recently.
The shooting has started in SSN Engineering College located in the outskirts of Chennai. Apparently some romance scenes are being canned. Jomon T John of Malayalam super hit Ennu Ninte Moideen & Charlie fame makes his Kollywod debut as the cinematographer of the film.

Sasikumar’s Next Big Announcement

After director Bala’s Tharai Thappattai, actor Sasikumar has completed acting in the film Vetrivel directed by debutante Vasanthamani, The shooting of the film set in Tanjore and the near by towns & villages has been completed a few months back and the 1st look poster was released a couple of weeks ago. The next will be the audio launch which is scheduled to happen soon. Sasikumar has confirmed the news in his official Facebook page. D. Imman has composed music for the film.

Vetrivel stars Sadikumar & Miya George in lead roles while Prabhu. Thambi Ramiah & Samuthirakani have acted in supporting characters.

Amala Paul’s Bold Attempt For Amma Kanakku

Amala Paul is doing the lead role in Amma Kanakku produced by Dhanush under Wunderbar Films. The film is the Tamil remake of the Hindi flick Nil Battey Sannata and Ashwini Iyer, who directed the original, is directing the Tamil version as well. Interestingly, Amala Paul will be seen playing the mother of a 13 year old in this drama. Dhanush wanted her to come to his office and watch a film. She watched the film and felt that it would be great if she gets to play the mother’s role in the remake. Dhanush said he wanted her to play the role and she instantly gave the nod.
The shooting of Amma Kanakku was completed last month.

Heroine finalized for Chiranjeevi’s 150th Film

While Chiranjeevi’s 150th film is likely to be launched officially in the 3rd week of Apr, 2016 it’s learnt that Nayanatara has been finalized to play the female lead. The 1st name that did the rounds earlier was Nayanatara’s. It was said that the fee quoted by the damsel is astronomical and so, the makers ruled her out. However, latest updates reveal that the supposedly high remuneration is a non -issue for the makers. After all, this one will be a mega – budgeted film and Chiru being a veteran who is almost 60 years old, there are not many star heroines who can match his stupendous mega glamour. Nayanatara must have been a default choice. A remake of Vijay -starrer Kaththi, this film has a message built into the story.

Heebah Patel And “Her” many Boy Friends

Heebah Patel, who shot to fame with the Sukumar -written Kumari 21F, has been roped in for yet another youthful entertainer. Titled as Nenu…….Naa Boy Friends, this film will go on the floors from the 1st week of Apr, 2016. Producer Bekkam Venu Gopal, who has produced films like Tata…….Birla……. Madhyalo Laila, and Cinema Choopistha Mava, will produce this movie on Lucky Media. If her 1st film was directed by a Sukumar protege, this film will be directed by a V V Vinayak protege.

Pop Talent Smita Pips Records

Smita has blown to smithereens many a record. Her recently released song coming with the theme of Baahubali’s Kilkili language, titled Baha Kilikki, featuring herself along with Baahubali Prabhakar and others, has crossed the coveted mark of a whopping 1 million hits.

Speaking media to Smita averred that she wanted to do an exciting concept. Right from Deva Katta, cinematographer Sameer, music director Acchu, everyone helped her do the song. She wanted to do a racy song. The shoot was completed in 2 nights. Smita, who has come back in the reckoning after years of sabbatical, recently made a devotional album titled Nirvana Shatakam and released it on the Maha Shivratri day.

Darvinte Parinamam Trailer Released

The trailer of Darvinte Parinamam has been released. The movie stars Prithviraj & Chandini in lead roles. Chemban Vinod also essays a prominent role in the movie. The teaser was released recently. The trailer of the movie looks very promising.
Another Prithviraj blockbuster can be expected with this movie. Prithviraj plays a satellite TV operator in the movie. Chandini plays his love interest. She had made a noticeable debut with ‘KL 10 Pathu’.

Prithviraj Is Vidya Balan’s her In Madhavikutty’s Biopic

In a movie which will star Vidya Balan in the lead role, Prithviraj is all set to play the supporting role. The movie is based on Madhavikutty’s life and this biopic will have Vidya essaying the writer. Kamal is helming the movie. The movie will be made simultaneously in Malayalam & Hindi. Prithviraj and Vidya has previously acted together in Urumi. This will be their 2nd association. Kamal has been consciously choosing interesting & realistic narratives. Gadamma, Celluloid point to his sensibilities.

Hunsur Married Spoorthi

The programming & business head Raghavendra Hunsur of Zee Kannada has entered into wedlock with Spoorthi Byrappa on 4th Mar, 2016. The grand reception was held in Bengaluru Palace grounds and marriage was held at Sri Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. For the wedding reception crazy star V Ravichandran, Dr Shivarajakumar, Ganesh, Yash, Darshan, Jaggesh, Vijaya Raghavendra, Pooja Gandhi, Priyanka Upendra attended to bless the newly married couple.

 

As of now in Dhuniya Vijay Masthi Gudi, Amoolya is having the traditional costume role. It is a deglamorised role. 3 scripts she has heard so far for coming years.

Filed Under: Film Tagged With: Film, Movie, South India FILM

Bhojpuri Films Round Up

March 22, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Kab Hoi Saiyan Se Milanwa Hamar All Songs Recorded

All the 11 songs of Hamrahi Films’ Kab Hoi Saiyan Se Milanwa Hamar has been recorded recently, under the baton of music director Rajesh Gupta. The songs were rendered by Udit Narayan, Mohan Rathod, Alok Kumar, Indu Sonali, Manoj Mishra, Khushboo Jain, Khushbu Uttam, Alka Pahadiya and Amrita Dixit. They were penned by Virendra Pandey, Sagar Shahri & Manish Mahi. The other credits are produced by Manoj Singh & Varun Pandey, directed by Ajeet Kumar, story by Pradeep Hamrahi, screenplay & dialogues by Manish Mahi, choreography by Kaanu Mukherjee, action by Pradeep Khadka, cinematography by Babloo Shoaib & associate director is Rajesh Rajput. It stars Pradeep Hamrahi, Priya Rajput, Puja Sinha, Pankaj Singh, Gopal Rai, Ali Khan, Ritu Pandey, Ratnesh & Uday Shreevastav. The film will mount the sets on 28th Mar, 2016 at Ara, Patna & Rajgir in Bihar with a 25 days start to finish shooting schedule.

Jaan Hamaar Shooting Progresses in Allahabad

A 16 days 2nd shooting schedule of Koyal Films’ Jaan Hamaar is currently in progress in Allahabad (UP). The credits are produced & directed by Kashinath Jaiswal, written & lyrics by Mritunjay Shrivastav, music by Raja Bhattacharya, cinematography by Shahbaaz Khan “Pappu” & creative director is Paras N. Singh. It stars Shahbaz Khan, Kalpana Shah, Ali Khan, Anand Mohan, Seema Singh & debutate Prem Singh.

Gaon Ke Lal Dubbing Starts

The dubbing of Janub Art Movies’ Gaon Ke Lal has started at Guru Kripa Studio. The credits are produced by Er. A. N. Tripathi & M. A. Siwani, directed by Jagdish Singh, story by A. N. Tripathi, screenplay & dialogues by Santram, music by Vijay Nanda, lyrics by Subhash Yadav, Vishwanath Rajpuri & Durgesh Tiwari, action by Pradip Khadka, editing by Kamal Sahgal choreography by Santosh Sarvadarshi, cinematography by D. K. Sharma & creative director is Santram. It stars Satyendra Singh, Priya Kapoor, Bipin Singh, Santosh Shrivastav, Julie Michael, Jay Tilak, Reena Mishra, Nazar, Neelam Pandey & Seema Singh.

Hitler Editing Starts

The editing of A. K. Creation’s Hitler has started at Shakuntalam Studio under the supervision of editor Kamal Sahgal. The credits produced by Mohammad Nasim, directed by Santram, story – screenplay -dialogues by Nanhe Pandey, Som Bhushan & Santram, lyrics by S. Kumar, Santram & Tasavur Ali, music by S. Kumar, action by Shahabuddin & choreography by Santosh Sarvadarshi & Bhoopi. It stars Viraj Bhatt, Monalisa, Sanjay Pandey, Manoj Tiger, Murlidhar, Bhoomika, Sanjay Verma, Tanveer Shaikh, Pooja, Anara Gupta, Janardan Bhardwaj, Ashok, Jayraj Singh, Javed Rehman, Aman Samani & Mohammed Nasim.

Bam Bam Bol Raha hai Kashi – Shooting completed

The entire shooting of Purple Pebble Pictures maiden venture Bam Bam Bol Raha Hai Kashi was recently completed at varied locales of Gujarat. The credits are Santosh Mishra is writer & director, associate producer is Ravi Shankar Jaiswal is Associate producer, music by Madhukar Anand & Rajnish Mishra, cinematography by Rafik Sheikh, choreography by Kanu Mukhrajee, line producer is Mahesh Upadhyay, Raman & Manohar, art by Rubel Sarkar. It stars Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua, Aamrapali Dube, Antra Banarjee, Deepak Sinha, Prakash Jais, Manoj Tiger, Ayaz Khan, Samarth Chaturvedi, Dhananjay Singh, Dr Archana Singh & Sanjay Pandey.

Balam Ji Jhuth Na Boli Editing Start’s

The Editing of Mithila A – 1 Films & Radha Mohan Films, Balam Ji Jhooth Na Boli has started in l minute studio. The credits are produced by Naval R. Singh, directed by Akhilesh Kumar Upadhyay (Raju Baba), story by Anavika Panday, screenplay & dialogues Vishwanath Rajpuri, music by Ganesh Panday, lyrics by Dinesh Sharma & Ganesh Panday, choreography by Kedar Subba & cinematography by Dilip. It stars Anandder Mishra, Pratibha Panday, Naval R Singh, Gajendra Brijraj
Natasha, Sanjay Yadav, Rupali Mishra, J. P. Singh, Abhishek et al.

Chhath Mai Ki Mahima Musical Muhurat Held

The musical muhurat of Dela Films, Associate Melody Max & A. R. Films Presents Avadhi (Hindi Mix) Film Chhath Mai Ki Mahima was held at Zip Zap Recording Studio on march 6th Mar, 2016 with a song recording. The muhurat song was crooned by Khushboo Jain, penned by Pyarelal Yadav & composed by Sudhakar Sneh. The credits. are produced by Aishwarya Rajput & D. M. Tripathi, directed by Rampal Singh, story by S. K. Chauhan, screenplay & dialogues by Vikas Vishwakarma, choreography by Kanu Mukharji, cinematography by T. Hegde, creative director & H.O.P. is Anil Pathak, co – producer is Razzak Khan, executive producer is Shailendra Singh & production manager is Umesh Sharma. It stars Anjana Singh, Aishwarya Rajput, Sanjay Pandey, Ritu Panday, Anil Pathak, Soniya Mishra, Rajni Pandey & Ramesh Trivedi.

Filed Under: Film Tagged With: Bhojpuri, Film, Movie

Apollo Hospitals strengthens its presence in Bangalore

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

Launches its third facility at Sheshadripuram with a strong focus on non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

Apollo Hospitals

Bengaluru: Apollo Group of Hospitals inaugurated a super speciality hospital at Sheshadripuram in Bangalore today. Present at the inaugural ceremony were Shri UT Khader, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt of Karnataka, Shri. Dinesh Gundurao, Hon’ble Minister of State for Food, Civil Supply and Consumer Affairs, Shri. SIddeshwara G M, Union Minister of State for Small Industries & Public Enterprises, Dr. Prathap C Reddy Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, Lt. Gen. Dr. Naresh Parmar, CEO – Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka Region and Mr Ravindra Pai, COO, Apollo Hospitals Sheshadripuram, amongst other dignitaries.

This 200 bed facility developed in 2 acres is their fourth in the state of Karnataka in addition to the ones existing at Bannerghatta Road & Jayanagar in Bangalore and one in Mysore. With this hospital, Apollo continues to keep up with its commitment towards bringing quality healthcare closer and accessible to all. “We started about 33 years back with our first hospital at Chennai and the journey so far has been remarkable. This hospital has been established to address the rapid rise of NCDs that are affecting the population of Bangalore”, said Dr Prathap C Reddy, Chairman Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited.“ It is disheartening to see that people continue to suffer from disorders like Heart Attacks, Epilepsy, Stroke and many others diseases despite the fact that timely diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent or cure any disease”, he further added.

“India is burdened today by the incidence of NCDs in the form of cancer, Diabetes and cardiac diseases. According to a recent WHO report, these ailments are a leading cause of mortality and account for 60 per cent of all mortalities in India. This effort comes in as an initiative to contribute to WHO’s seven year global action plan to prevent and control NCDs”, said Dinesh Gundu Rao, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs, Govt. of Karnataka.

The hospital is well-equipped with latest infrastructure, state of the art technology and a team of specialists to address and cater to the rising need of attention towards non communicable diseases which are on the rise in the state.“Particularly in Bangalore, we see about 1200 cases coming to us every month on an average between the age group of 30-40 years. The primary focus of the Sheshadripuram Hospital would be to tackle NCDs that have witnessed a rapid increase in the number of cases especially in the recent years”, said Lt. Gen. Dr Naresh Parmar, CEO – Apollo Hospitals, Karnataka Region.

The five specialities that Apollo Hospital Sheshadripuram would focus on are Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Orthopaedics, Medical & Surgical Gastroenterology & General and Laparoscopic Surgery led by a team of experts with combined experience of over 100yrs.

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Apollo Hospitals

World T20: Australia beats Bangladesh by 3 wickets

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

Australia-Bangladesh

Bengaluru: Australia beat Bangladesh in the third match of the World Twenty20’s Super 10 stage on Monday at the Chinnaswami Stadium, chasing down a 157 run target with three wickets and nine balls to spare.

Opening the chase for Australia, Usman Khwaja played a phenomenal innings of 58 runs off 45 balls with seven fours and a sixer.

Though Australia only lost its first wicket until the eight over, wickets started falling regularly after the 11th over.

Glenn Maxwell however chipped in with 26 runs in 15 balls with two four and two sixes, while other batsmens who helped the team sail through safely included Shane Watson (21), David Warner (17) and Steve Smith (14).

Shakib Al Hassan emerged the most successful bowler for Bangladesh claiming 3/27 in four overs while Mustafizur Rahman clocked 2/30.

Winning the toss, Australian captain Steve Smith chose to field but failed to contain Bangladesh to a low total.

Mahmudullah top scored with a quickfire 49 runs off 29 balls smashing seven fours and a six.

Autralia’s Adam Zampa claimed three wickets in four overs conceding 23 runs and was declared the player of the match for his bowling effort.

With two points, Australia reached the third position in Group 2 while Bangladesh touched the bottom with the loss.

Brief Scores:

Australia 157/7 in 18.3 overs (Usman Khwaja 58, Glenn Maxwell 26; Shakib Al Hasan 3/27, Mustafizur Rahman 2/30) beat Bangladesh 156/5 in 20 overs (Mahmudullah 49, Shakib Al Hasan 33; Adam Zampa 3/23, Shane Watson 2/31).

(IANS)

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Australia, Bangladesh, Cricket

Movie Review: ‘Heist’ is an impressively enjoyable film for one and all

March 22, 2016 by Shaheen Raaj

Bus 657

Producer: Randall Emmett, George Furla, Wayne Marc Godfrey, Alexander Tabrizi & Stephen Cyrus Sepher
Director: Scott Mann
Star Cast: Robert De Niro, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kate Bossworth, Morris Chestnut, Dave Bautista, Gina Carano, Mark – Paul Gosselaar, D. B. Sweeny, Tyson Sullivan
Genre: Action & Adventure
Verdict: GOOD

Plot: When their attempt to rob a casino owned by the feared gangster Pope (Robert De Niro) goes awry and a shootout ensues, Vaughn (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) & Cox (Dave Bautista) are forced to flee on foot & hijack city Bus 657 and take the passengers hostage. Now, in a high speed chase, Vaughn will not only have to outwit the police, led by Officer Bajos (Gina Carano) who are in hot pursuit, but he will have to contend with Pope’s maniacal right hand man, Dog (Morris Chestnut), in order to make it through the day alive.

Aces: The only redeeming factor of this not so suspenseful joy ride in Bus 657 is the natural & restrained performance of Robert De Nero, Jeffery Dean Morgan & Dave Bautista. while the rest of the cast just fill the bill in carrying the film forward.

Minuses: There are lots of loopholes & gaps in the film which are distractive.

Last Word: Actually speaking Heist – Bus 657 can be recommended at least for a one time watch.

Filed Under: Film Tagged With: Film, Heist, Hollywood, Movie, Movie Review

FLO Bangalore organizes discussion on women’s mental health

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

FICCI-FLO

Bengaluru: FLO Bangalore is focusing on managing Mental Health this March. With the members of the FICCI Ladies Organisation being largely entrepreneurs and senior professionals – a focus on mental health and its management was essential. In a first ever synergy, the traditional and the modern techniques would come together.

Master Akshar from the Akshar Power Yoga Academy and Dr. Sabina Rao, join to address the women of Bangalore of a holistic strategy to manage the challenges of a modern life.

While modern technology should make our life easier, but the challenges have really made our life more stress full.

Mental Health has been under increasing focus internationally and at home in India. Deepika Padukone became the first ever actress in recent memory to speak out about depression and having gone through the same in her life. Drawing from her own experiences, the actress has now opened her own NGO that will focus on spreading awareness about mental health and provide help to those suffering from depression and other forms of mental illness.

“Mental Health should not be considered a stigma. Neither should a person seeking mental help assistance be considered insane or mad,” says Rati Dhandhania Mundrey, Chairperson FLO Bangalore. “Mental Health is a challenge that needs to be taken as seriously as any other physical ailment. FLO members are senior professionals and entrepreneurs and lead busy and stressful lives. It is hoped that this synergy of the traditional and the modern would be able to help the women of today, deal with an increasingly demanding and complex world.”

Filed Under: India, Women Tagged With: FLO Bangalore

Rohith Vemula suicide: Students ransack HCU VC’s official residence

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

rohith-vemula

Hyderabad: A group of students today allegedly ransacked the official residence of Hyderabad Central University (HCU) Vice-Chancellor Prof Appa Rao Podile, protesting against his resumption of duty after having been on long leave.

Scores of students gathered at VC’s lodge after learning that Podile was holding a press conference to announce that he was going to resume charge today.

Prof Podile had gone on a long leave at the height of students’ agitation seeking justice for Dalit research scholar Rohith Vemula, who had committed suicide on January 17 at a hostel room in the HCU campus.

The agitating students today raised slogans against the VC. They broke window panes, smashed doors and television among other items.

One of the protesting students said, “Our primary demand is that the VC should not come…we lost Rohith Vemula. He (Prof Podile) is one of the culprits.”

“It’s almost over two months since the incident occurred but no action has been initiated,” he said.

The protesting students further demanded that the VC should be immediately arrested.

A large number of police personnel were deployed near the Vice Chancellor’s lodge as tension prevailed on the campus.

The press conference by Podile, which was scheduled at 11.30 AM, was cancelled due to the protests.

Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Podile resumed the charge in the forenoon of March 22, according to the university’s website.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India Tagged With: Rohith Vemula

Sreesanth to contest in Assembly polls for BJP

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

Sreesanth

Kochi: Former Indian pace bowler S. Sreesanth on Tuesday said he has been offered a BJP ticket to contest the May 16 Kerala assembly elections.

“I will announce my candidature tomorrow (Wednesday). I have been offered a ticket by the BJP to contest either from Ernakulam or Tripunithura constituency. I wish to contest from Tripunithura,” Sreesanth told the media in Bengaluru.

He said he hailed from a family with leftist leanings, while his wife’s family supports the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Sreesanth was banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India after fixing allegations. He last played in the 2013 Indian Premier League. He was arrested on charge of match-fixing and was lodged in Tihar Jail in Delhi.

In July 2015, a Patiala House court in Delhi exonerated him and two other players in the case, against which Delhi Police have gone in appeal.

While his parents are settled in Ernakulam in Kerala, he keeps shuttling between Bengaluru and Kochi.

Sreesanth has played 27 Tests (87 wickets), 53 ODIs (75) and 10 T20Is (seven wickets) and was part of two World Cup winning teams, in the 2007 World Twenty20 and the 2011 World Cup.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India Tagged With: BJP, S Sreesanth

Had positive meeting with PM, says Mehbooba

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

Mehbooba Mufti

New Delhi: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday said she had a “positive meeting” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here.

“It has been a positive meeting with PM and I will go back to Srinagar and take the next step,” Mufti told the media outside the Prime Minister’s official residence at 7 Race Course Road.

“I am content after meeting PM,” she added.

“Stalemate (in J&K) has been continuing since two-three months. I feel positive after this meeting,” said Mehbooba, daughter of late chief minister Mufti Mohammad Sayed.

She also said that she has called for a legislature party meeting on Thursday and will take further decision there.

(Agencies)

Filed Under: India Tagged With: BJP, Mehbooba Mufti, Narendra Modi

Brussels attacks: Airport and metro hit by explosions

March 22, 2016 by Nasheman

Health ministry says 11 people killed at Zaventem airport, shortly before another blast kills 15 at Maelbeek station.

The explosion shattered windows at Zaventem airport [Francois Lenoir/Reuters]

The explosion shattered windows at Zaventem airport [Francois Lenoir/Reuters]

by Al Jazeera

Two explosions have hit Brussels’ Zaventem airport, killing 11 people and injuring 81 others, the health ministry says.

Shortly after the airport blasts on Tuesday morning, an explosion also struck the Maelbeek metro station in the centre of the Belgian capital, killing 15 people, the city transport authority said. The station is close to European Union institutions.

The Belgian federal prosecutor told state media that one of the explosions at the airport was “probably” a suicide attack.

Footage from the airport – the country’s largest – showed people running from the terminal building as plumes of smoke rose to the sky.

The powerful blasts caused parts of the ceiling to fall down and windows were shattered.

All metro lines were shut down after the attacks. Witnesses at the Maelbeek station said people with blood on their faces were seen at the scene.

Ian McCafferty, a witness at the station, said the blast happened during busy rush hour traffic.

“People started running when they saw smoke coming,” he said. “The point of these attacks is to make you live in fear, but I refuse to.”

The interior ministry raised the country’s terror alert to the highest level after the blasts and Brussels’ crisis centre told people: “Stay where you are”.

House searches were carried out in the region around Brussels after the attacks, public broadcaster RTBF said on Twitter.

The interior minister said 600 additional police had been deployed.

Reuters news agency said shots were fired before the explosions at the airport.

“When I heard the first explosion, lots of people started screaming and running,” Tom, an intern working at the airport, told Al Jazeera.

“When I heard the second explosion, which was about 30 seconds after the first one, everything got chaotic. I could see panic on everyone’s face, blood on their bodies.”

After clearing the area of passengers, police brought in sniffer dogs to search the area. Unconfirmed media reports said weapons were found inside the airport.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel called for unity as details were still emerging about the attacks.

“We are facing a difficult, challenging time and we should face up to this challenge by being united,” he said.

“What we feared has happened, we were hit by blind attacks.”

Abdeslam arrest

The country had been on high alert since the arrest in Brussels last week of Salah Abdeslam, a key suspect in last November’s Paris attacks that left 130 people dead.

Belgium’s Interior Minister Jan Jambon said on Monday the country was aware of the risk of a possible revenge attack following the capture of the 26-year-old.

“We know that stopping one cell can … push others into action. We are aware of it in this case,” he told public radio.

Governments in Europe and beyond quickly responded to the Brussels attacks, calling emergency national security meetings and stepping up controls at airports and other sensitive sites.

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said his country would increase border patrols at the Dutch-Belgian borders and boost security.

France also announced increased security measures. President Francois Hollande said: “We are faced with a global threat … The war against terrorism must be conducted across Europe.”

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Brussels

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