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World Masters Athletics Championship – Sweden Sriramulu 101-year-old won three gold medals

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World Masters Athletics Championship – Sweden: Sriramulu, 101-year-old won three gold medals

At the World Masters Athletics Championship in Gothenburg, Sweden, 101-year-old Vallabhajosyula Sriramulu took home three gold medals.

Mr. Sriramulu won gold in shotput, discus, and javelin at the global Masters Athletics Championship. On July 18, 2024, the seasoned sportsman marked his 101st birthday.

A statement released here on Tuesday stated that over 8,000 athletes from 110 countries participated in the event, which started on August 13 and ended on August 25. He had previously taken home two silver and one gold from the 2011 world master athletics.

At the Visakhapatnam International Airport, Mr. Sriramulu was greeted with a bouquet by D.S. Varma, vice president of the Visakhapatnam District Cricket Association (VDCA), who also expressed his gratitude for making Visakhapatnam proud of him and his noteworthy accomplishment.

Rameshwaram Cafe blast planner calls for nationwide attacks on trains

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New Delhi: Indian intelligence agencies are on high alert after a video surfaced showing terrorist Farhatullah Ghori calling on sleeper cells in India to carry out attacks on trains nationwide. Ghori, who is believed to be based in Pakistan, is reportedly responsible for orchestrating the Rameshwaram Cafe blast in Bengaluru earlier this year.

In the video, Ghori outlines methods for carrying out bomb attacks using pressure cookers and also suggests targeting petroleum pipelines and Hindu leaders. He criticises the Indian government’s efforts to weaken sleeper cells through actions by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), but vows to “return and shake the government.”

The Rameshwaram Cafe blast on March 1 injured at least 10 people. The NIA, which took over the investigation, arrested two key suspects, Abdul Matheen Ahmed Taahaa and Mussavir Hussain Shazib, in April. They were allegedly members of an Islamic State (IS) module operating in Karnataka’s Shivamogga region.

Ghori, also known as Abu Sufiyan and Sardar Sahab, has been linked to several high-profile attacks in India, including the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack and the 2005 suicide bombing at the Task Force office in Hyderabad. He is believed to be orchestrating online jihadist recruitment with the support of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

70,000 international student graduates at risk of deportation as Canada tightens policies

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New Delhi: Students who came to Canada with aspirations of building a new life are now staging protests across the country against a new federal policy that puts them at risk of getting deported from the country.

Scores of Indian student graduates have led demonstrations in response to the Justin Trudeau government’s decision to limit study permits and reduce permanent residency nominations. Protests have been ongoing for more than three months in front of the legislative assembly in Prince Edward Island (PEI) by international students, and similar demonstrations have occurred in Ontario, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

The new policies aim to cut permanent residency nominations by 25% and restrict study permits. This shift follows significant population growth in Canada, with immigration accounting for about 97% of last year’s population increase.

“I spent the most crucial six years of my life taking many risks to come to Canada,” Mehakdeep Singh, a former international student who is facing deportation, told City News Toronto. Despite studying, working, paying taxes, and earning sufficient Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points, Singh feels the government has taken advantage of students like him. He, along with others who invested their family’s savings in tuition, now face the uncertainty of an expiring work permit and no clear path to permanent residency.

Students and advocacy groups, such as the International Sikh Student Organization, pointed out that these issues stem from broader policy failures rather than the migration of international students, as mentioned by the news outlet. They are urging the federal government to extend work permits and create clear pathways to permanent residency, stressing that international students significantly contribute to the Canadian economy and deserve fair treatment.

Delhi entrepreneur goes viral for creating LinkedIn profile for his 2-year-old son

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A Delhi-based entrepreneur, Sivesh Kumar, co-founder and COO of Coffea India, has gained widespread attention for creating a LinkedIn profile for his two-year-old son, Tiger Chauhan. Earlier this week, Kumar set up the profile and has been regularly posting updates.

Tiger Chauhan’s LinkedIn bio states, “I am just a kid, trying to find my place in this world. My father’s friend always says that ‘network is Net worth’. So I am here to network which will help me in my career.”

In his first post on August 26, the young boy shared that he is “here to network” in hopes of securing a spot in a prestigious pre-school. “I turned two today and already started to feel the pressure of this world. With all the talks at home to get me into school. Hmm, the pressure is real and me ‘nanhi si jaan’,” the post reads.

The post continues, “My father Sivesh Kumar’s friend Praveen Kumar Rajbhar always says that ‘Network is Networth’, so I am here to network which will help me (to start with) get into a good pre-school. And further will take one step at a time. I am trying to stay away from social media (as nobody gives me the phone at home), but still for my career will try to log in once a week. Looking for all the help.”

Many LinkedIn users commented on the post, welcoming Tiger to the “real world” and noting, “At just two, you’re already ahead of the game—most of us only realized the importance of networking after several cups of chai and a few gray hairs.” Others shared their best wishes and birthday greetings, with one user saying, “Happy birthday Tiger. I hope you sail through all the struggles of preschool really well! All the very best for the journey ahead. You can do it, master.”
Sivesh Kumar’s second post featured Tiger dressed as Lord Krishna for Janmashtami celebrations.

HDMC launches door-to-door waste collection in Hubballi-Dharwad imposes fines for littering

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HDMC launches door-to-door waste collection in Hubballi-Dharwad, imposes fines for littering

Hubballi: The Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation (HDMC) has rolled out a door-to-door waste collection initiative in all wards. The new system, implemented by the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Unit, aims to prevent garbage from piling up on roads, public spaces, and open sites in Hubballi and Dharwad.

The decision to introduce this waste collection system and impose fines follows growing concerns over the public’s negligence in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. Many residents and shop owners have been discarding waste in public areas, despite previous warnings from authorities.

BM Mallikarjun, Executive Engineer of the SWM Unit, noted that while initial efforts to warn the public about littering had been made, some individuals and businesses, particularly paan shops and roadside eateries, ignored these warnings. Consequently, the SWM Unit has now begun imposing fines on those caught littering. Mallikarjun emphasized that the Unit is committed to enforcing these penalties without exceptions.

As part of this enforcement, the SWM Unit has already fined several violators. For instance, residents and a hotelier in Wards 6 and 14 were traced and fined a total of ₹5,400 after waste was found dumped beside the road. Mallikarjun highlighted that the SWM Unit has a fleet of 236 vehicles dedicated to daily waste collection across Hubballi-Dharwad, handling between 450 to 500 tonnes of waste.

To further deter littering, the Corporation has installed 120 CCTV cameras in key residential areas and markets. These cameras will be monitored regularly, and any individual or business caught discarding waste in public places will face penalties. The fine for individual violators is set at ₹100, with higher fines for shop owners. Repeat offenders among shop owners may even face the cancellation of their trade licenses.

Mallikarjun urged citizens to cooperate by waiting for the Corporation’s waste collection vehicles instead of dumping garbage on the streets. He also assured that the SWM Unit would continue its stringent enforcement measures until the practice of littering is eradicated.

Shivamogga Police raid Central Prison ahead of Renukaswamy murder case accused’s transfer

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Shivamogga: In a preemptive move, the Shivamogga District Police conducted a surprise raid at the Central Prison early on Wednesday morning, just before the arrival of two key accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The raid was led by Superintendent of Police (SP) GK Mithun Kumar and involved a team of 120 police personnel.

The inspection comes ahead of the transfer of Jagadish and Lakshman, two of the accused in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, who are being relocated to Shivamogga from the Central Prison in Bengaluru.

During the search, the police team inspected all barracks and cells within the prison. While they discovered beedi and cigarette stubs, no prohibited or illegal items were found on the premises.

This raid is part of a broader security measure taken by the authorities following reports that several individuals involved in the Renukaswamy murder case, including Kannada film star Darshan, are being transferred from Bengaluru Central Prison to various other prisons across the state. Jagadish and Lakshman are set to be housed at the Shivamogga Central Prison, and the inspection was carried out as a precautionary step to maintain order and security within the facility.

BJP MLC calls for resignation of Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge over land allotment row

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Mangaluru (Karnataka) BJP MLC Pratapsimha Nayak on Wednesday called for the resignation of Minister Priyank Kharge over the alleged allotment of a land to a trust run by his family including his father and Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge.

Speaking to reporters here, Nayak said Kharge, who is the Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj in the Congress government should step down, accusing him of exerting undue influence in securing the Civic Amenity (CA) site to Siddhartha Vihar Trust, an organisation associated with Kharge family members.

The family has the best CA sites registered in their trust which is a ‘scam’, he claimed.

Nayak also stated that the Siddaramiah government was on a shaky pitch, and every minister and MLA in the government were busy creating action plans for themselves in the impending situation for the Congress party.

On Tuesday, the BJP petitioned the Karnataka Governor seeking the dismissal from the Cabinet of Minister Kharge over the alleged allotment of a land to a trust run by his family.

However, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the land allotment and said it has been done in accordance with law.

Road accidents have claimed more lives than wars, militancy, Naxalism: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

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New Delhi: More people have lost their lives in India in road accidents than wars, militancy and Naxalism, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Addressing the sixth Edition of FICCI Road Safety Awards and Conclave 2024, Gadkari further said the number of blackspots is increasing because of bad detailed project reports (DPRs) of road projects.

“More people have lost lives in road crashes than wars, militancy and Naxalism,” he said.

According to Gadkari, India accounts for 5 lakh accidents and 1.5 lakh deaths annually, while 3 lakh people are injured.

“This caused a 3 per cent loss to the country’s GDP. Like a sacrificial lamb, a driver is blamed for every accident. Let me tell you, and I observe minutely — often, the road engineering is at fault,” he said.

The minister emphasised on the need to conduct safety audit of all highways.

He also noted that to reduce number of accidents, “we need to follow lane discipline”.

Gadkari added that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is readying codes for ambulance and its drivers, to train them in using sophisticated machinery like cutters to rescue road accident victims quickly.

76-year-old woman on morning walk dies after pack of stray dogs attacks her in Bengaluru

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Bengaluru: A 76-year-old retired teacher died after she was attacked by a pack of stray dogs while she was on her morning walk near her house here on Wednesday, police said.

According to the police, Rajdulari Sinha was suddenly attacked by at least 10-12 dogs in the playground at Air Force East 7th Residential Camp in Jalahalli around 6.30 am.

A case of unnatural death report has been filed in Gangamma Gudi police station, a senior police officer said.

Sinha, mother-in-law of an airman sustained multiple grievous injuries and died on the way to the hospital, he said.

Posting on social media platform X, a social media user, who claimed to have witnessed the incident stated, “It’s a tragic scene in the morning itself. Dozens of stray dogs attack a lady. I shouted, and my family joined me until a gentleman comes the dogs attacked. Jalahalli Airforce playground, Vidyaranyapura. I am guilty that I couldn’t help her because of this wall.” “I was the helpless eyewitness. Due to their big wall, I couldn’t save her. I shouted and called some people and they took her to hospital, but no use,” he added. 

Illegal liquor trafficking: Man arrested in Chamarajanagar vehicle seized

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Illegal liquor trafficking: Man arrested in Chamarajanagar, vehicle seized

Chamarajanagar: A man was arrested by Excise officials on Wednesday for illegally transporting liquor on a two-wheeler in Yalandur taluk.

The accused, identified as Shivaswamy, was caught on Honnur Road while attempting to conceal 6 liters and 520 ml of liquor in a plastic bag.

Excise personnel, who were on road patrol, seized liquor valued at ₹2,918 and a vehicle worth ₹70,000 from the accused.

Following the arrest, Shivaswamy was taken into custody and later sent to judicial custody.

The operation was led by Chamarajanagar Zone Excise Inspector Mahadev C.M., with the assistance of Sibandhis Raghu and Nagesh.

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