Pramesh Jain

City gears up for 73RD Independence Day Elaborate security arrangements done across city :CoP Bhaskar Rao :

“Manekshaw Parade Ground in the city will turn into a fortress on August 15 on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day”.

Bengaluru City is gearing up for the 73rd Independence Day.The grand parade will be organised at Maneskshaw Parade Ground in the city.
On the occasion of 73rd Independence Day celebrations,210th Lalbagh flower show was conducted in Bengaluru to pay a floral tribute to the Indian Armed Forces.

Chief Minister of karnataka BS Yediyurappa with other dignitaries will  arrive just before 9 am and will then hoist the National Flag.
Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao and Deputy Commissioner,Srinivas with BBMP Commissioner,Manjunath Prasad held a joint press conference at Manekshaw parade ground and briefed the media persons about the preparations and security arrangements made for the August 15.
Bhaskar Rao addressing media said,Every year,we make elaborate security arrangements with tight police security is provided at vital places in the city to prevent untoward incidents.As many as 1,900 cops will be deployed in and around the grounds to oversee the security challenges, explained Bhaskar Rao. Two Additional and Joint Commissioners,11 Deputy Commissioners of police, 23 Assistant Commissioners of Police,around 100 Police Inspectors of city,with PSIs,probationary PSIs,221 ASIs,1,108, constables and more than 100 men in plain clothes will be deployed for the event. For traffic management, 3 DCPs, 7 ACPs, 24 PIs, 38 PSIs, 61 ASIs, 263 HCPs, and 1,500 constables will be deployed on the day.Will make sure that independence Day will be held in all its grandeur at Manekshaw parade ground.Within the ground, 10 platoons of KSRP and 5 of CAR, 3 fire engines, 2 ambulances, 2 quick response teams,and a unit each of D-SWAT, RIV,RAF 1 platoon and Garuda Force will be deployed.Further, home guards, women cops,Mufti police,with quick response teams,Garuda, Rapid Action Force will also be utilised on the occasion.More than Fifty CCTV cameras, four luggage scanners, ambulances and fire tenders will also be present in the grounds.Some hospitals around the venue have been alerted to keep beds ready.The police have also made elaborate traffic arrangements to facilitate smooth traffic movement around the parade ground on August 15.Vehicle parking in and around Cubbon Road and M.G.Road is prohibited. Because of shortage of parking place, participants and invitees have been requested to use public transport he added.
BBMP Commissioner,Manjunath Prasad explained that Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa will reach the parade grounds and hoist the flag at 9 am.As soon as the flag is hoisted, the army personnel will rain flowers from the helicopter.As many as 1,250 children will participate in the cultural progra0mmes, he added. The total seating capacity is about 11,450 and 1,200 VVIP’s will take part in the event he added.
The 210th Flower Show in Lalbagh Botanical Garden, Bangalore, which began on August 9 has already begun pulling in the crowds, who have thronged the event in droves to witness the beautiful phenomenon. This year, the Independence Day Flower Show has been dedicated to former Mysuru ruler Jayacharamaja Wodeyar as part of his 100th birth anniversary celebrations.
In the Flower Show, which will go on till August 18, around 12.5 lakh flowers has been used to create a royal theme in the iconic Lalbagh glasshouse.
The replicas of Chamarajendra Wadiyar Circle in Mysuru, the Raja Durbar of the palace, and the Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens are amongst the major attractions this year.
Replicas of musical instruments such as the veena, keyboard and other instruments are also on display in a bid to showcase the late Maharaja’s love for music.
According to the director of Horticulture department N Jagdish, 12.5 lakh flowers have been used for the 2019 Independence Day Flower Show in Lalbagh. While they include over 92 varieties of flowers, including roses, anthuriums, chrysanthemums, carnations, poinsettias, over 9.5 lakh potted plants and 6.7 lakh flowering plants are on display. The flowers have made their way to the garden from Thailand, northeast India, Ooty, Kemmangundi hill station, and Nandi Hills.
Metro cuts rates for return journey from Lalbagh:
Namma Metro officials have introduced a subsidised rate for return journey tickets from Lalbagh Metro Station in a bid to increase convenience for the visitors travelling from other parts of the city. The tickets, which will be issued between 10 am and 8 pm till August 18, will cost only Rs 30 to any other station from Lalbagh. However, BMRCL authorities clarified that the onward journey from any station to Lalbagh Metro station will be by means of tokens and smart cards at normal fares.
With Independence Day being just hours away, Bengaluru Traffic Chief Joint Commissioner of Traffic,Dr.BR Ravikante Gowda,said that provisions have been made for parking in and around the ground. Traffic will be diverted from BRV junction to Kamaraj Road junction on Cubbon Road from 8:30 am to 10:30am.some important diversion are here, 
TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS:
Vehicles coming from Infantry Road towards Manipal Centre will be diverted on Infantry Road- Safina Plaza- Main Guard cross road – Alice Circle – Dispensary road- Kamaraj Road and Dickenson Road junction – KR Road and Cubbon road junction to Manipal Centre junction.
Vehicles coming from Manipal junction towards BRV junction on Cubbon Road will take left turn at KR Road junction towards Cauvery junction – MG Road – Anil Kumble circle- BRV junction and proceed towards Central Street.
Vehicles from Anil Kumble Circle towards Cubbon Road will go straight on Central street junction – Infantry Road – Safina Plaza-Main Guard cross road – Alice Circle – Dispensary Road- Kamaraj Road and Dickenson Road junction – KR Road and Cubbon road junction to Manipal centre junction.
Vehicles coming from Cauvery circle on MG Road going towards Cubbon Road and KR Road junction shall go straight on MG Road towards Anil Kumble junction and turn right to BRV junction and move towards Central Street.
PARKING SPACES
Parking for two-wheelers on Kamaraj Road, in front of Army Public School, Main Guard Cross Road, near Safina Plaza and entry must be through Gate 2 on foot. Those without car passes can park their vehicles at Shivajinagar bus depot. Parking can be done on Central Street, from Anil Kumble Circle to Shivajinagar bus stand, on Cubbon Road from CTO circle to KR Road and MG Road from Anil Kumble Circle to Queen’s Circle the relaese said.

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The North Division police of Nandini Layout police sub-inspector Laxman opened fire at Rowdy-sheeter Bharatha alias Bobby at Jalahalli in Bengaluru. 
The accused has been identified as Bharatha alias Bobby,25 year old. 
 The incident took place in the early morning of Tuesday at 6:45 am near Prestige apartments in Jalahalli area.
2 rounds fired one in air and one on right leg of bharatha @ Bobby.Cops opened fire when the accused tried to attack constable Umesh to evade arrest he was wanted in several cases.
Rowdy-sheeter was shot in his right leg on knee when the accused attacked the police constable Umesh when he tried to nab him.
A Constable attached to Nandini Layout police station Umesh was injured in the attack.
He was involved in 307 attempt to murder of rowdy shooter venkatesh @ kadu 4 days before in nandini layout.
Bharatha is wanted in more than 10 Robbery cases registered against in various police stations across city and two attempt to murder cases.
DCP North,Shashi Kumar told media persons that as on 10th August of this month a attempt to murder case was registered against the rowdy sheeter Bharatha alias Bobby in Nandini Layout police station the complainant stated in his complaint that as on 10th August in the afternoon at around 2:45 pm when the victim Venkatesh alias Kadu a Rowdy sheeter and his father was going by walk  near 6th Cross of Ganesh block under Nandini Layout police station limits suddenly the rowdy sheeter Bharat alias Bobby and his other four associates attacked and stabbed Venkatesh alias Kadu brutally with sharp weapons and injured him badly after injuring him badly he fled the spot and escaped from the incident a attempt to murder case was registered against him and special team was led by ACP, Dhananjaya under the leadership of PI,Lohit.BN and his team as PSI,Laxman visited the crime spot and after collecting the information from the victim and his father the team swung into action and took the case very seriously and were on lookout for the absconded accused.The Nandini Layout police inspector received a information that as on 12th August in the late midnight 12.40 am,Manjunath a drivezy rental bikes driver was robbed near Laggere bridge he stated when he was on his way to his home while passing through Laggere bridge some unknown miscreants have stopped him and forcibly took his mobile and bike and other valuables and escaped with his bike as soon as the information was passed the same information was flashed across the city and Nakkabandi checks were enhanced in North Division area to nab the accused at the same time inspector Lohit got a tip-off that the accused is spotted near prestige apartments in Jalahalli area  immediately PSI,Laxman and his crime police constable Umesh rushed to the spot and tracked down the accused the constable went to nab him while nabbing the accused took out the dragger and attacked constable Umesh so the PSI Laxman opened one round fire in Air and asked the accused to surrender but he dint heed to the sub inspector warning to surrender and again he tried to attack Umesh constable and PSI Laxman and tried to escape by evading arrest so in protecting PSI life and constable life the PSI Laxman opened second round fire on his right leg and tamed him by injuring on his right leg knee,the injured constable and accused rushed to MS Ramaiah hospital and are undergoing treatment.The rowdy sheeter Bharat alias Bobby was released just recently from jail and continued his criminal activities of robbery.Bharatha was wanted in 307 case and an extortion case of Bangalore rural and he is a rowdy sheeter in mahalaxmi layout police station and after getting discharged from the hospital our team will arrest him and one more case under 307 will be registered against the accused in Jalahalli police station and further investigation is on and finally Bengaluru Police Commissioner,Bhaskar Rao,Addl CP West,Umesh Kumar,has appreciated DCP North,Shashi Kumar,ACP Malleshwaram sub division Dhananjaya,PI,Lohit BN,PSI Laxman and his crime police constable Umesh and their whole team for the exemplary work and commendable job done by them in nabbing the notorious dreaded criminal rowdy sheeter after playing or risking their life who has created fear among residents of Nandini Layout and surrounding areas is cooling his heels in the jail and a suitable award will be given to the team he added.

Pumping has been reduced by 23 mn litres a day due to high silt deposit caused by rain

BENGALURU: The high presence of silt in Cauvery water due to the rain has forced Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) to reduce the supply of water to the city by 23 million litres of water per day (MLD) for the last couple of days. As a result, complaints of water shortage have trickled in from Bengaluru South.BWSSB draws water from the Shiva Anicut Reservoir, which is nearly 100km from the city, and pumps a maximum of 1,453 MLD to the city.

Speaking to The New Indian Express, engineer in-chief, BWSSB, Kemparamaiah said that heavy rain in the catchment areas of the Krishna Raja Sagar as well as Kabini dams has ensured release of additional water from them. “Due to the force in which water gushes, there has been much soil erosion resulting in high turbidity (huge silt deposits) in the water that reaches TK Halli dam. Also, due to the enormous force, a lot of weed and other floating matter has joined the water. These two factors have resulted in reduction in the amount of water that can be supplied to the city,” he said.

BWSSB used to pump 1,453 MLD of water until last week. “From Sunday, we have only been pumping 1,430 MLD of water. This situation is likely to continue for a short while,” he said. Asked about the impact of it on the water needs of Bengalureans, Kemparamaiah said that complaints were received from Jayanagar, Koramangala and Ejipura on Monday and Tuesday. “The water stored due to rainwater harvesting systems at homes and improvement in water levels in borewells due to recharge of groundwater caused by rains are helping in dealing with the shortage and there is no major crisis,” the Kemparamaiah added.  

BWSSB’s chief engineer of Kaveri Division S V Ramesh said normalcy in water supply would be restored by Friday (August 16). “The deposit of sludge due to the turbidity in water is high and this has resulted in a reduction in rate of filtration. For the last three days, engineers of the Kaveri division have been working day and night to clear the dissolved air flotation nozzles attached to the aeration tanks in TK Halli.”
He said the turbidity was 205 NPU (Nephelometric Turbidity Units) on Sunday which reduced to 86 NTU by Tuesday. “We expect it to touch between 10 and 12 NPU within the next three days, which is the normal level,” the CE said.

 The floods this year have been one of the worst to hit the state in recent times, so much so that the property loss is estimated to be about Rs 40,000 crore.

BENGALURU: The floods this year have been one of the worst to hit the state in recent times, so much so that the property loss is estimated to be about Rs 40,000 crore. There is an immediate need for funds and material supplies to put people back on their feet.

Amid a massive effort by genuine agencies and people to collect flood relief material and funds, there is a problem – there is an unscrupulous effort by many to make a quick buck.

All leaders have cautioned against donating to such unscrupulous agencies and people. For instance, many people are collecting money from motorists at traffic signals, from shops, eateries and commercial establishments as well as from residential areas. No one knows who these people are and where the money is going.     

Cautioning people against donating to unscrupulous people and organisations, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said, “Give money to the CM Relief Fund and relief materials to reputed agencies.’’ 

Congress leader D K Shivakumar, who visited flood-ravaged Hubballi-Dharwad and Belagavi, said,

“There is a great need of funds and materials. People should contribute responsibly. There are some unscrupulous characters who have made a business out of it. The authorities should be aware of who is collecting money and where it is going. Those collecting materials can inform the authorities.”

KPCC working president Eshwar Khandre said, “I went to camps in Raichur, Yadgir, Mangaluru, Kodagu and Mysuru. The camps in Raichur were the worst hit. Toilet facilities were not proper. One relief camp was almost empty as they didn’t have amenities. The collected materials will have to be distributed properly.’’

BJP spokesman Go Madhusudan said, “There are some anti-social elements who are making use of this opportunity to gain some profit. I request people to donate to the CM relief fund or to reputed organizations who have a fair track record.”

The company used artificial intelligence to fact-check this claim and found it to be untrue.

BENGALURU: Messages about petrol pumps being closed in Karnataka, owing to lack of transportation through flood-hit highways began spreading on social media, including WhatsApp and Twitter, on Thursday. It said petrol pumps will be closed for the next three days from August 9 to August 11 due to heavy rain and roadblock. People were advised to make alternate arrangements. A worried citizen uploaded the information on Logically app — a fake news fighting startup based in Karnataka (Mysuru) and the United Kingdom.

The company used artificial intelligence to fact-check this claim and found it to be untrue.“A user uploaded the claim on Twitter which he received on WhatsApp, which is assigned to a fact-checker to investigate. Our software that uses artificial intelligence goes through all kinds of tweets related to the subject. Further research led to a tweet by Akhila Karnataka Federation of Petroleum Traders official advising people not to panic and fall prey to fake messages about petrol bunks,” Suchita Goel, senior analyst and supervisor of Logically told TNIE.

Ranjith Hegde, secretary of Akhila Karnataka Federation of Petroleum Traders said, “Petrol tankers are transported by road or even through train wagons. If some highways are affected, we just use other longer routes. There is also a supply of fuel through pipelines between Chennai – Bengaluru and Mangaluru – Hassan.”

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Bengaluru: Utopia 2019, the International Cultural Fest of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Bengaluru saw 721 students come from 28 countries to celebrate as one, the unity and harmony that are the foundations of a better world. The theme for this year was ‘Mélange’ which translates into blend of different cultures, performing arts and languages, that is, ‘A Blend of Brilliance’.

The series of events started with Rollick, the football event where the battleground came alive with the sports lovers sweating it out. Kinetoscope, the photography contest saw a great participation in capturing diversity of life and culture. Next competition of the event Chaine won all the hearts with their magical and groovy dance performances.

This was followed by a street play (Nukkad Natak) showing a sharp reflection of society. The next act was Mime which truly represented the power of silence with expression. Arpeggio, the musical extravaganza saw a perfect blend of melodies in the battle of music. Vogue, the fashion show displayed an aesthetic expression of one’s desire to stand out in a crowd. The most exciting gaming event was PUBG where participants ruled the battleground and won the Chicken Dinner.

SIBM-B also came up with Global Food Fiesta. The students explored varieties of dishes and satisfied their taste buds by devouring the luscious food catered to them.

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In the recent days, traffic police across Chennai and other cities in the State have adopted innovative measures to encourage motorists to use helmet.

Bangalore: Soon, you will be charged not Rs 100, but a whopping Rs 1,000 as fine for riding without helmet. The city traffic police have sent a warning to motorists, saying that the recently amended Motor Vehicles Act will be implemented within a few weeks. The amended Act, passed by Parliament, has raised the penalty for riding without helmet to Rs 1,000.

In the recent days, traffic police across Bangalore and other cities in the State have adopted innovative measures to encourage motorists to use helmet. They were seen thanking riders wearing helmets at some spots, while distributing sweets and chocolates to those riding without it, along with a message about the upcoming rule.

A press statement issued by the department said most victims of road accidents were young, and that 90 per cent fatalities were due to head injuries. “Earlier, when the helmet rule was being implemented in full force, there were many incidents of scuffles and arguments with police personnel,” said A Arun, additional commissioner, traffic.

“Though the High Court was repeatedly requesting public to wear helmets, when we enforced it, people were annoyed. They said we had not informed them of the rule beforehand. So now, we are notifying the public in advance about the revised penalty.” He said the traffic cops had already started to penalise pillion riders travelling without helmet.

“Nobody can anticipate when and where an accident will take place. Accidents happen and people lose life even at a short distance of 10 feet. …accidents can be prevented only if motorists realise their responsibility and follow the rules with self discipline,” the press statement read.

 Addressing the mammoth rally, Gowda slammed the Congress calling it a ‘curse’.

BANGALORE: The father and son duo of HD Deve Gowda and HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday tried to mollify the JDS workers in their own way. Stung by the workers’ complaints that their voices are never heard, the party organised a meeting at the Palace Grounds. ‘Nishtavanta,’ (loyal) party workers were taken aback when Gowda called the party’s coalition with the Congress for 14 months, a mistake.

And in an emotional outburst, Kumaraswamy said: “Do you remember that I shed tears when I met you after taking over as CM? I did it because I did not meet your expectations. With 37 MLAs compared to their (Congress) 80, I felt obligated to them. I swallowed poison like Vishakanta (Lord Shiva). I wept thinking of all the limitations. I was not free as a CM.’’ 

Addressing the mammoth rally, Gowda slammed the Congress calling it a ‘curse’. He was quoting his former colleague (late) J H Patel, who had said BJP was a ‘cancer’ and Congress a  ‘curse’.Gowda did not specify why he considered the Congress a  mistake or a curse or why he felt so let down by it. He said, “I would like to submit that ‘ I am to blame’.

”Speaking about the present government, Gowda said, “I wish this BJP government continues for the three years and eight months left. But then, we don’t know what will happen, we need to be alert.”

 Normal life has been affected in Malnad, as the intensity of rain has been increasing every day since Monday.

CHIKKAMAGALUR: Normal life has been affected in Malnad, as the intensity of rain has been increasing every day since Monday. Trees and electric poles are uprooted in some areas leading to road blockade and disruption in regular power supply. 

Major rivers like the Tunga, Bhadra and the Hemavathi are flowing above the danger mark. Hebbale Bridge across the Bhadra River near Kalasa is completely submerged in water, thereby disconnecting the route to the Annapoorneshwari temple of Horanadu.

Since Tunga river is in spate, it looks as if the temple town is floating on waters. An occurrence of land slide has blocked the road near Sriram estate between Kalasa and Kudremukh road. 

Traffic on Charmadi Ghat stopped for two days 
In view of heavy rains in the Charamadi Ghat ranges, land slides have occurred near 5th and 6th curves. Falls created out of rainwater are forcefully gushing on to the road. Sometimes loose boulders are rolling down. Sensing the danger, the Chikkamagaluru DC Dr Bagadi Gautam has ordered suspension of vehicular movement along Charmadi Ghat. 

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who represents Badami constituency, has direct officials to take necessary precautions to save human lives and livestock, claimed sources.

BAGALKOTE: After the Krishna, it’s the Ghataprabha and Malaprabha rivers which are rising in the district, prompting the administration to declare a two-day holiday for all schools and colleges in the region.  The incessant rain in the Western Ghats has swollen all tributaries of these two rivers, with a sharp rise in the water level every day. This has submerged at least five villages and leftover 30 partially flooded.  

Rahul Melamalagi, a resident of Ranjangi village of Mudhol, told TNIE, “Many families 
have moved to their relatives’ homes after the district administration warned them to vacate their houses. Officers told us that the river will continue to flow at the same level for another week, as there is heavy 
rainfall in Maharashtra,” said Rahul.

Meanwhile, the Naviluteertha Water Reservoir is discharging more than 25,000 cusecs of water into the Malaprabha, and the district administration has been told to evacuate people dwelling on the banks of the river. If the Malaprabha overflows, it will affect 27 villages of Badami taluk and seven villages of Hungund taluk.

Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who represents Badami constituency, has direct officials to take necessary precautions to save human lives and livestock, claimed sources. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, who conducted an aerial inspection on Monday, will visit the flood-hit areas of Mudhol and Jamkhandi on Thursday.