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Bring my son’s body back, I want to see him: Naveen’s father

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CHALAGERI(HAVERI DIST): The pain of Shekhar Gyana Goudar, father of Naveen — who was killed in Russian shelling at Kharkiv in Ukraine on Tuesday, knew no bounds when he came to know that his son, with whom he spoke three times a day over WhatsApp, was no more. The shock was too much for Naveen’s mother Vijayalakshmi, who fainted.

As the news of Naveen’s death spread, friends and relatives started to gather at Shekhar Goudar’s house and consoled the family. Shekhar Goudar had only one question, “When are they getting my son’s body back? I want to see him…”

Naveen (21) was killed when he stepped out of the metro underground tunnel, where he and his friends were taking shelter, to get food from a supermarket on Tuesday morning. The entire family used to make video calls to Naveen every day and Tuesday was no exception. Shekhar Goudar spoke to Naveen just minutes before his death.

Soon after Naveen’s friend informed Shekhar that Naveen was dead, he told his relatives to get in touch with ministry of external affairs officials, who confirmed the news later. He said, “My son had told me about the hardships faced by him and his friends. I used to infuse confidence in him, tell him about the developments in other parts of Ukraine and efforts being made by the government to evacuate Indians.”

Naveen’s uncle Ujjinappa Gyana Goudar said, “The government should have been serious and started evacuation in places where the war was intense. The government should have shifted Indians, especially students, from Kyiv and Kharkiv first. If it had been done, Naveen would be alive.”

Shekhar Goudar said, “If professional education was affordable for the poor in this country, why would I have sent my son to Ukraine and lost him today?” He said, “I had visited union minister Pralhad Joshi’s house to request him to get back my son. I could not meet him and returned empty handed.”

Venkatesh, whose son Praveen too is studying at Kharkiv, said, “Naveen and Praveen were together at the bunker and they never came out. But on Tuesday, Naveen got up early and went to buy some food and exchange currency at the Beketova supermarket along with another friend Yeshwanth. Yeshwanth returned as it was too cold outside. At 7.58 am, Naveen called another friend Amit and asked him to transfer some money as he was short of cash. As Naveen didn’t return even after several minutes, they called him at 8.10 and a local resident, who picked up the call, told them that Naveen was dead and the body had been taken to the mortuary at a nearby hospital.”

Shekhar Goudar, who worked as an engineer in Abu Dhabi, returned to India some years ago and was working at South India Paper Mills Limited at Nanjangud. Naveen did his primary and higher primary at St Lawrence School in Ranebennur and later joined his father at Nanjangud. He completed his high school and pre-university in Mysuru. He appeared for NEET, but did not make the cutoff and decided to pursue medicine at Kharkiv National Medical University.

Shekhar Goudar retired from service two years ago and has started farming in Chalageri. Naveens’ brother Harsha, who is pursuing his PhD in agriculture at GKVK in Bengaluru, said Naveen had secured 97 per cent in second PU, but could not do well in NEET, which forced him to secure admission in Ukraine.

Naveen studied at Adarsha School in Debur village of Nanjangud taluk. He had visited his friends and the schools six months ago. He was the topper in SSLC for the school in 2015-16 and had secured 607 marks for 625. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Shekar Goudar and told him to be bold and to lead the family from the front.

Former chief minister BS Yediyurappa, who visited the family, said arrangements are being made to bring the body back in three to four days.

State to hold pulse polio drive on Sunday

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Parmesh S Jain

Healthy children are the wealth of the country. Polio is a terrible
disease,which causes permanent disability in children.

The disease affects
children under the age of 5 years more as compared to other age groups.

There have been no reported cases of polio in India since 2011.

The
World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared India a polio-free nation in 2014.

However,considering that there are still some cases reported in
neighbouring countries it is imperative that we continue with strict vigilance,surveillance and preventive actions.

Against this backdrop this year, under the guidance of Government
of India the National Pulse Polio Immunisation Program has been planned from 27-02-2022 to 02-03-2022.

Target population of children below 5 years for vaccinating this
year is 10,80,104.

The program will be implemented across the city with 141 planning units,situated at BBMP UPHCs along with 3404
Vaccination Booths (includes mobile and transit teams), installed across
all 198 wards.

More than 15000 team members will be mobilised for the
program.Dedicated teams are also assigned for slums population and
migrant camps.

There shall also special mobile and transit booths installed at key
sites like schools,major parks,metro stations,religious places of worship,play schools,day care centres,major bus transit points,metro station,market areas,shopping malls,play areas and slums.

Nodal officers have been appointed from all departments to oversee
and coordinate immunisation implementation, coverage and management
across these booths.

In addition,the program has also been widely advertised on
television,radio and newspapers and in public places such as malls,commercial areas, markets.

BBMP has utilised their daily door-to-door solid waste collection vehicle announcements to reach out citizens of
Bengaluru to educate the public about the program.

BBMP acknowledges the support of Medical colleges,Nursing
colleges,Rotary Lions,Akshaya patra,Adhamya chetana,and many
other NGO partners who have joined hands for effective implementation
of pulse polio program.

People of Bengaluru have been always proactive in ensuring the
safety of their children, we have seen 100% coverage in our previous
Pulse Polio drives, we look forward to your continued support towards
ensuring vaccination of all children below.the age of 5 years. Call 1533 to
locate your nearest Pulse Polio Booth.

“Let The victory over Polio continue with two Drops of Life,’

Government to help Kannadigas arriving from Ukraine to reach their homes: CM Bommai

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Parmesh S jain

The State government would provide all the help for the students from Karnataka who have arrived from Ukraine to Mumbai and Delhi to reach their homes in various parts of the state, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

Speaking to media persons at Vidhana Soudha Bommai said,the Principal Resident Commissioner at Delhi has been instructed to make arrangements for food and accommodation for these students.

We have also sent the list of our students to External Affairs minister,Dr Jaishankar after I spoke to him over the issue.

It has been decided to bring those stranded in Western part of Ukraine by road. Accordingly many students are arriving through Romania. Their details are being collected.”

Most of the students are in the Kharakhai region of Ukraine.

They have been instructed to remain in safe places and avoid unnecessary movement in roads.

Our Prime Minister has spoken to the Russian President and requested for safe passage for flights to bring our students back home.He has accepted the request.

The process will begin once the war subsides.All measures would be taken to bring our students back home safely by road and air in the next few days, Bommai said.

CM speaks to students,boosts their morale

“I too spoke to some students and provided the contact numbers for help. I have assured all the help and asked them to keep their morale high.

Our Prime Minister’s talks with the Russian President are showing results. All the Indians and Kannadigas would be brought home safely,” Bommai said.

As the war is raging there is no order. There is chaos in cities and towns where Russians have entered. Indians too are stranded there.

But no major mishap has happened. But they are suffering due to lack of proper shelter and food. Most of them are taking shelter in underground Metro bunkers, Bommai said.

PM’s diplomatic talks fruitful

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s talks with the Russian President have proved fruitful. Our External Affairs minister has spoken to neighboring countries of Ukraine and deployed representatives who could speak Russian to facilitate smooth passage of Indians through these countries bordering Ukraine,” Bommai said.

There is scope to bring these stranded Indians by road through the Western region of Ukraine. The process has already started.

The Kannadigas who arrive would be provided all the help to enable them to reach home without any hassles.

Both the Union government and Karnataka government have set up helplines.We are in constant touch with them.More than 200 people from Karnataka are in touch,” Bommai said.

CM inaugurates ‘GST Taxpayer Awareness Documentaries’- CTD

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Parmesh S jain

Commercial Tax Department,Karnataka in its continuous and consistent efforts to create awareness among taxpayers is releasing a set of 20 documentaries related to latest guidelines of GST.

Chief Minister,Basavaraj Bommai inaugurated the first set of five documentaries issued by the Commercial Taxes Department in presence of ACS, Finance Sh. I S N Prasad and CCT Smt. Shikha.

The first five videos give details about following 5 topics-

“Supply of restaurant services through e Commerce operators”.

“Communication between taxpayers on GSTN Portal”.

“GST on maintenance charges in Apartments”.

“Procedure for claiming ITC refund on exports”.

“CTD Karnataka website”.

The remaining movies will be addressing the issues of misuse of PAN Card by bogus dealers, CTD Helpdesk and other topics to address the issues faced by dealers.

Bommai stated that better understanding of GST law will go a long way for dealers to ensure better compliance.

Social development along with social justice: CM Bommai

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Parmesh S Jain

Social development along with social justice would be achieved through various programmes for the welfare of minorities.

Some of the communities among the minorities are steeped in poverty and suitable programmes would be formulated for their development,Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said.

The Chief Minister in his address after inaugurating the Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Bhavan built by the Minorities Development department said,the minorities should adapt to the fast changing world to achieve their goals and join the social mainstream.

The 21st century is the Knowledge Century. Children should be prepared to face the competitive world. We should help them to utilize the opportunities and rise to international level.

Education,professional guidance for the minorities

The Minorities Development department should draw up its plans keeping in mind the poorest of the poor among the community.

Children who should be having books in their hands are being made to toil carrying loaded gunny sacks.

The children should get professional guidance to pursue IT, Engineering, ITI, IAS, IPS and other career opportunities.

The children of minority communities should get good education and employment.

They should become economically empowered and join the social mainstream, Bommai said.

New National Education Policy

The New National Education Policy provides an open environment for children’s education.The NEP is being implemented after an exhaustive

Study under the leadership of the Prime Minister. The minorities should make good use of the NEP, Bommai said.

Wakf property for social cause

The Wakf Board has been formed to protect the Wakf property. it should ensure that the Wakf properties are not misused.

Wakf property should be used for the welfare of the community. Stringent action would be taken against those who violate the law in this regard, Bommai said.

Bring back Karnataka students safely from Ukraine: CM Bommai appeals to MEA minister Jaishankar

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Parmesh S Jain

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has appealed to Union Minister for External Affairs Jaishankar to bring back Karnataka students safely from the war torn Ukraine.

Speaking to media persons Bommai said,I have spoken to the Union External Affairs minister in the morning.

The Union government is doing everything possible to bring back the stranded Indians safely.

Possibilities of taking them to safety back through land route options are being explored as the air services have been hit by the war with Russia.

There is information about secure movement possibilities towards the western part of Ukraine and the Indian Embassy in Ukraine is in touch with stranded Indian students.

We have appealed to ensure the safety of the students and make arrangements for their food and accommodation.

Helplines have been set up by both Union and State governments.

The Union Minister for External Affairs has appealed to the students to be careful till the war subsides,Bommai said.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s son passes away at 26

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SAN FRANCISCO: Tech giant Microsoft Corporation said that Zain Nadella, son of CEO Satya Nadella and his wife Anu Nadella, has died, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.

The software maker told its executive staff in an email that Zain, who was 26 years old and had been born with cerebral palsy, passed away on Monday morning.

The message asked executives to hold the family in their thoughts and prayers while giving them space to grieve privately, the report said. In October 2017, the CEO talked about the birth of his son in a blogpost.

“One night, during the thirty-sixth week of her pregnancy, Anu noticed that the baby was not moving as much as she was accustomed to. So we went to the emergency room of a local hospital in Bellevue,” Nadella had said in the post.

“We thought it would be just a routine checkup, little more than new parent anxiety. In fact, I distinctly remember feeling annoyed by the wait times we experienced in the emergency room. But upon examination, the doctors were alarmed enough to order an emergency cesarean section,” he added.

The CEO mentioned that Zain was born at 11:29 p.m. on August 13, 1996, all of three pounds and he did not cry.

“Zain was transported from the hospital in Bellevue across Lake Washington to Seattle Children’s Hospital with its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Anu began her recovery from the difficult birth. I spent the night with her in the hospital and immediately went to see Zain the next morning. Little did I know then how profoundly our lives would change,” Nadella said.

“Over the course of the next couple of years, we learned more about the damage caused by in utero asphyxiation, and how Zain would require a wheelchair and be reliant on us because of severe cerebral palsy. I was devastated. But mostly I was sad for how things turned out for me and Anu,” he added.

40-mile Russian convoy threatens Kyiv; shelling intensifies

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Kyiv(AP): A 40-mile convoy of Russian tanks and other vehicles threatened Ukraine’s capital Tuesday as an intense shelling attack targeted the country’s second-largest city, and both sides looked to resume talks in the coming days aimed at stopping the fighting.

The country’s embattled president said he believed the stepped-up shelling was designed to force him into concessions.

I believe Russia is trying to put pressure (on Ukraine) with this simple method,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said late Monday in a video address. He did not offer details of hourslong talks that took place Monday, but he said Kyiv was not prepared to make concessions when one side is hitting another with rocket artillery.

The developments came as Russia finds itself increasingly isolated as a result of international condemnation and potentially backbreaking economic sanctions. Five days into the invasion, the Russian military’s movements have been stalled by fierce resistance on the ground and a surprising inability to dominate the airspace.

The Kremlin has twice in as many days raised the specter of nuclear war and put on high alert an arsenal including intercontinental ballistic missiles and long-range bombers. Stepping up his rhetoric, President Vladimir Putin denounced the U.S. and its allies as an empire of lies.

Meanwhile, an embattled Ukraine moved to solidify its ties to the West by applying to join the European Union a largely symbolic move for now, but one that is unlikely to sit well with Putin, who has long accused the U.S. of trying to pull Ukraine out of Moscow’s orbit.

A top Putin aide and head of the Russian delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, said that the first talks held between the two sides since the invasion lasted nearly five hours and that the envoys found certain points on which common positions could be foreseen. He said they agreed to continue the discussions in the days ahead.

As the talks along the Belarusian border wrapped up, several blasts could be heard in Kyiv, and Russian troops advanced on the city of nearly 3 million. The vast convoy of armored vehicles, tanks, artillery and support vehicles was 17 miles (25 kilometers) from the center of the city and stretched for about 40 miles, according to satellite imagery from Maxar Technologies.

People in Kyiv lined up for groceries after the end of a weekend curfew, standing beneath a building with a gaping hole blown in its side. Kyiv remained a key goal for the Russians, Zelenskyy said, noting that it was hit by three missile strikes on Monday and that hundreds of saboteurs were roaming the city.

They want to break our nationhood, that’s why the capital is constantly under threat, Zelenskyy said.

Messages aimed at the advancing Russian soldiers popped up on billboards, bus stops and electronic traffic signs across the capital. Some used profanity to encourage Russians to leave. Others appealed to their humanity.

Russian soldier Stop! Remember your family. Go home with a clean conscience, one read.

Video from Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city, with a population of about 1.5 million, showed residential areas being shelled, with apartment buildings shaken by repeated, powerful blasts.

Authorities in Kharkiv said at least seven people had been killed and dozens injured. They warned that casualties could be far higher.

They wanted to have a blitzkrieg, but it failed, so they act this way, said 83-year-old Valentin Petrovich, who watched the shelling from his downtown apartment. He gave just his first name and his patronymic, a middle name derived from his father’s name, out of fear for his safety.

The Russian military has denied targeting residential areas despite abundant evidence of shelling of homes, schools and hospitals.

Fighting raged in other towns and cities across the country. The strategic port city of Mariupol, on the Sea of Azov, is hanging on, said Zelenskyy adviser Oleksiy Arestovich. An oil depot was reported bombed in the eastern city of Sumy.

Russian artillery hit a military base in Okhtyrka, a city between Kharkiv and Kyiv, and more than 70 Ukrainian soldiers were killed, the head of the region wrote on Telegram. Dmytro Zhyvytskyy posted photographs of the charred shell of a four-story building and rescuers searching rubble.

In a later Facebook post, he said many Russian soldiers and some local residents also were killed during the fighting on Sunday. The report could not immediately be confirmed.

Despite its vast military strength, Russia still lacked control of Ukrainian airspace, a surprise that may help explain how Ukraine has so far prevented a rout.

In the seaside resort town of Berdyansk, dozens of protesters chanted angrily in the main square against Russian occupiers, yelling at them to go home and singing the Ukrainian national anthem. They described the soldiers as exhausted young conscripts.

Frightened kids, frightened looks. They want to eat, Konstantin Maloletka, who runs a small shop, said by telephone. He said the soldiers went into a supermarket and grabbed canned meat, vodka and cigarettes.

“They ate right in the store, he said. It looked like they haven’t been fed in recent days.

Across Ukraine, terrified families huddled overnight in shelters, basements or corridors.

I sit and pray for these negotiations to end successfully, so that they reach an agreement to end the slaughter, said Alexandra Mikhailova, weeping as she clutched her cat in a shelter in Mariupol. Around her, parents tried to console children and keep them warm. 

Mild tremor hits Kutch in Gujarat

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Ahmedabad: A mild tremor of 3.4 magnitude was recorded in Kutch district of Gujarat on Tuesday morning, officials said. There was no casualty or property damage, the district administration said.

The tremor was recorded at 7.50 am, with its epicentre 19 km west south-west of Rapar in the district, the Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) in Gandhinagar said.

It was located at a depth of 21.7 km, the ISR said.

In the last two weeks, three tremors of 3.4 magnitude have been recorded in the district, which is located in a very ‘high risk’ seismic zone.

In January 2001, a massive earthquake had jolted the district in which 13,800 people were killed and another 1.67 lakh were injured.

2020 northeast Delhi riots: Group presents fact finding report, suggests corrective measures

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New Delhi: Marking two years of the 2020 northeast Delhi violence, a group of citizens and organisations on Monday came together to present a fact finding report and suggest corrective measures.

Former Indian ambassador Deb Mukharji, ex-home secretary Gopal Pillai, historian Mridula Mukharji, senior journalist and researcher Pamela Philipose, and former member of Planning Commission of India and writer Syeda Hameed presented the report.

Speaking at a press conference here, the group alleged that the Delhi Police had failed to take adequate measures to prevent the spread of the riots in spite of adequate intelligence and warning indicators of heightened tensions and threats.

In its report, the group also claimed that there were widespread instances of police misconduct which included harassing victims and citizens by various means, including large-scale arrests, refusing to arrest and take action against powerful’ people implicated in inciting violence and corruption.

The jury also flagged lack of a proper and transparent investigation into the riots that killed 53 people and injured over 250 people.

Such a report comes days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the city police for its “strict” and “fair” investigation in the northeast Delhi riots.

According to data provided by northeast district of Delhi Police, charge sheets were filed in 353 cases related to the violence and the court took cognizance in 293 such cases.

The data further stated that charges were framed in 87 cases, the fate of 16 cases was decided, conviction announced in two cases, 244 supplementary charge sheets filed and the total number of arrests made so far is 2,041.

The group further alleged that the Delhi government failed in providing adequate relief to victims of the violence. It has also not been able to prevent harassment and provide fair investigation of riot-related cases over the last two years, it said.

According to a report of the Delhi Assembly’s minorities welfare committee, as on January 18, 2021, 3,425 applications were received for compensation, of which 2,221 were approved. A sum of Rs 26,09,78,416 has been paid as compensation, while 1,179 cases were rejected or were duplicate applications.

It stated that Rs 1 crore each has been paid in two separate death cases where the victims were government employees.

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