Bengaluru: A day after accusing Congress state president D K Shivakumar of being involved in a conspiracy behind the sex scandal that led to his resignation as minister in 2021, BJP leader Ramesh Jarkiholi on Tuesday held a lengthy discussion with Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, sources said.

Jarkiholi had on Monday demanded that the sex scandal case should be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation as a “big racket” is involved in which politicians and bureaucrats are honey trapped and blackmailed.

Calling for the arrest of the young woman in the case and her accomplices including two people from Mandya, the BJP MLA had charged that Shivakumar was behind the scandal.

“Today, Ramesh Jarkiholi had a long meeting with the Chief Minister. He met him at his residence for 10 minutes, then travelled with him in the flight till Hubballi,” sources close to the Chief Minister told PTI.

The sources also said the meeting revolved mainly around the sex scandal and the alleged role of Shivakumar and a few others from Belagavi district.

Jarkiholi had insisted that the case should be handed over to the CBI for thorough investigation. It was not clear whether the Chief Minister heeded to the demand.

In a press conference on Monday, Jarkiholi had claimed that there are at least 120 sleaze video clippings available involving various officers and politicians who are being blackmailed.

He said the issue is very serious and the government should get it investigated by the premier investigation agency.

BENGALURU: Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi on Tuesday said her party is setting the agenda for the upcoming Karnataka assembly election with BJP promising ‘Namma Clinic’ on the lines of Delhi’s Mohalla Clinics and Congress promising 200 units of free electricity as has been implemented in the national capital.

The party will fight in all the 224 assembly constituencies across the state in the election, which is less than three months away, and the list of candidates would be announced in the first week of March, the AAP leader said at a press conference here.

The party leader said people do not want a “copycat version of the Delhi model of governance and want the original”. Hence, the party has decided to fight the election in Karnataka with all its vigour.

She said the BJP and the Congress are “poor copycats in implementing schemes”.

While the saffron party has been in power for the past three-and-half years, it is only at the brink of assembly polls that it is promising to implement the ‘Namma Clinics’ based on the Mohalla Clinic model of Delhi, she claimed.

“If you (BJP) were serious about providing high-quality healthcare, why has it not been done all these years? It goes to show that a copycat is only a copycat,” Atishi charged.

She wondered why the BJP made a promise of 24,000 classes under the ‘Viveka’ scheme in Karnataka at the end of its tenure.

“My question is why they were not built in the last five years. You (BJP) have been in power, you had the budget and yet you have not built them,” Atishi sought to know.

The AAP leader said the Congress is promising 200 units of free electricity if voted to power, which is similar to AAP’s scheme, which has already been implemented in Delhi.

She challenged the Congress that the people of Karnataka will believe the party’s promise of free electricity if it gives free electricity in the states where it is in power such as Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Himachal Pradesh before the date of the Karnataka assembly election.

Regarding the Janata Dal (Secular), she said the party is now talking about high-quality education.

“You can see that the entire election agenda of the Karnataka state assembly election has been set by the AAP because people want change as they are tired of corruption,” said the AAP MLA, representing Kalkaji in Delhi.

“The AAP has shown that they can bring high-quality education, high-quality healthcare, and they can give 200 units of free electricity to the people and that is the reason people are gravitating towards our party,” Atishi pointed out.

The party will contest all 224 seats and there was a tremendous response on the ground, the AAP leader said. “I urge the people of Karnataka to choose an honest party, which has delivered its promises,” she said.

Mass Marriages of 10 couples from Karnataka was Conducted BY World Memon Organisation[WMO] womens wing At yolee grand On 30th January 2023. WMO Conducts yearly mass marriages for poor sections of society

BENGALURU: The Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco was inaugurated in Bengaluru on Monday, with Moroccan Ambassador to India Mohammed Maliki stating that there was a need for a consulate in the city. Pratap Madhukar Kamath, Managing Director of Abaran Timeless Jewellery, was declared the Honorary Consul of Morocco in Bengaluru by Amabassador Maliki on Monday.

Speaking to reporters, Kamath said that the role of the consulate would be to maintain bilateral relations between Morocco and India and ensure that more investments happen on both sides, especially in the tourism sector.

Maliki said that with India-Morocco relations flourishing, more consulates have been established in the past, including in Mumbai and Kolkata. “There is a need for more outreach as a country and India is more akin to a continent due to its immense size. There are many opportunities that are present to us elsewhere than where our consulates are present. It was a natural choice to expand our presence to represent our business interests in this part of the world, because you simply cannot skip Bengaluru,” he said.

He said that Bengaluru had been of great interest, especially due to its focus on several industries, including in startups, energy, defence and the IT sector. “The Honorary Consul will help in safeguarding the interests of both Moroccans and Indians. They will also help in organising cultural visits, economic visits, business and parliamentary delegations,”he said.

MANGALURU: Adviser of Education Reforms of state government Prof MR Doreswamy on Friday expressed displeasure over the failure of elected representatives in adopting government schools in the state.

Doreswamy said that there are 224 MLAs in the state, but only 10% of them have adopted a few government schools. When asked if CM Basavaraj Bommai has adopted a school in his constituency, he said, “I am not aware of it.” He said former CM BS Yediyurappa has developed many schools in his constituency.

He said, “New dimensions were added to the state policy on development of government schools based on my recommendations. The recommendations were included in the 2020-21 budget which had stated that MLAs, MLCs and MPs are supposed to adopt three to five government schools. The voters must question their elected representatives on their failure in adopting the schools.”

CHENNAI: Around 15% of work (14.4 km) on the 96km stretch of Chennai-Bengaluru expressway on the Tamil Nadu side has been completed, according to sources. Officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) said work is expected to be completed within the next 15-16 months. “The challenge during the rains was getting earth. As ponds and lakes were brimming, it was difficult but since water has started receding now, it earth can be sourced from the waterbodies,” the officials said.

A total of 833.91 hectares of land will be acquired for the project in Tamil Nadu. Out of this, 95% of the land has already been acquired and the rest will be done soon, said another NHAI official. The work on TN side has been divided into four packages. These include 24 km between Gudipala and Walajahpet, 24.5 km between Walajapet to Arakkonam, 25.5 km between Arakkonam and Kancheepuram and 32.1 km between Kanchipuram and Sriperumbudur. Of this, more than 10 km is on the Andhra side, the official said. As per the design, the project on the Tamil Nadu side includes 54 bridges, 13 vehicular subways and toll plazas.

The Bengaluru – Chennai expressway passing through Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu is expected to be completed at an estimated cost of `16,730 crore. On completion, the expressway will help reduce travel time between Bengaluru and Chennai by two to three hours. Currently, it takes between five to seven hours to travel on the existing 326-km Chennai-Bengaluru bypass road which handles more than 75,000 vehicles a day.

The project is considered to be a priority project under Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor. Tamil Nadu will have to invest $22,965 million (USD) in developing Chennai-Bangalore Industrial Corridor which will span across seven districts of the state, covering nearly 30,000 sq km, according to the master plan prepared by the Japanese International Corporation Agency (JICA).

BENGALURU: People in City Market area in Bengaluru couldn’t believe what they were witnessing on Tuesday morning. They saw Rs 10 currency notes raining on them from the flyover. At first it appeared like a prank, but after realising they were real notes, the people started falling over each other to collect the cash. The incident has a filmy touch too.

The man who was throwing the cash from the flyover was dressed in a suit and had a wall clock hanging around his neck. Identified as Arun aka Anchor Arun, he came on a two-wheeler and stopped it on the flyover around 10.45 am. He then dug into a paper bag he was carrying, pulled out the currency notes and started throwing them down from the flyover.

His act soon caught the attention of the commuters on the flyover too. Some stopped and asked him to give them the cash while others were at their wit’s end. Within a few minutes, Arun started his bike and sped away. After a video of the incident went viral on social media, the City Market police swung into action and traced him. On being questioned, Arun told the police that he is the founder and CEO of Vdot9events.com.

‘Cashman’ spent Rs 3,000

Arun also told the police that he was a business coach, a motivational speaker, runs a YouTube channel and claims to be Karnataka’s first event blogger. A resident of Nagarabavi, Arun refused to speak to the media but said that he will reveal everything at the right time. He said he had done it with a good intention. The police said that he had thrown at least Rs 3,000 cash. Police have registered a suo motu case against him and booked him for causing danger or obstruction on public way, creating a nuisance and also under the Karnataka Police Act. The police are further questioning him to find out the reason behind his act.

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Bengaluru, January 20 th 2023: P N RAO, the fashion brand from Bengaluru launched a coffee table book
on January 19 th and unveiled the bust of the founder late Shri P N Rao, coinciding with its centenary year
celebrations. The first seeds of thoughts about capturing the 100-year journey of P N RAO first
germinated in the minds of the partners – Machender Pishe, Chandramohan Pishe, Naveen Pishe and
Ketan Pishe about two years ago. The over 100-page book is divided into three chapters. The first
chapter talks about the Bhavsar Kshatriya community to whom the P N Rao community belongs, their
settlement in Bengaluru, the establishment of the tailoring business in the South Parade, Cantonment
area – the areas frequented by the Britishers.

Chapter 2 captures the hardships faced by founder late Shri P N Rao in the initial founding days of
dressing up the British ladies for the races. This part also highlights, the humble beginnings, setting up
shopping in erstwhile South Parade and the challenges to pivot the business to men’s wear in the late
40’s and early 50’s as the Britishers were leaving the country. This warranted the eldest son of late Shri P
N Rao, late Shri Panduranga Rao, learning the art of learning men’s pattern making thus branching off
into men’s clothing. This chapter also highlights the growth of P N Rao between 1920s and 1970s. This
period also witnessed the setting up of brand Rupasi on Brigade Road.

Chapter 3, brings to fore the views of customers, vendors, suppliers and others associated with P N Rao
about their experience with the brand and how they can forge stronger ties with the brand to make the
brand the most preferred brand among customers.

The coffee table book is penned by Aliyeh Rizvi and is filled with anecdotes and family stories that
helped build the brand P N Rao. To be priced at Rs. 2,000 a piece, the book, titled “A Saga of Needle and
Thread” with an initial print run of 500 copies will be available at P N Rao stores.
On this occasion, the partners also unveiled the bust of the founder late Shri P N Rao as a tribute to the
legend and his contribution to the apparel industry.

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Eyeing re-entry into women’s business wear segment in its centenary year

Bengaluru: The legendary 100-year old fashion brand P N RAO, which was born in 1923 is celebrating its centenary year. With 5 branches in the city and 2 in Chennai, the brand enjoys a rich legacy and has been known for dressing up the who’s who of the city who have an eye for bespoke tailoring and fine clothing. As a big tribute to this milestone, the brand is eyeing its re-entry into the women’s business wear segment. 

Speaking at a press conference Machender Pishe, Chandramohan Pishe, Naveen Pishe and Ketan Pishe – Partners of P N RAO said, “P N RAO has contributed immensely to the Indian retail industry and built a unique reputation of its own as an iconic made in India brand”. 

Ketan Pishe, Partner, P N RAO, said “From a humble beginning, the brand has grown along with the city and holds a very special place in the hearts of Bengalureans and Chennaiites. Celebrating 100 years is a big milestone for us which speaks volumes about our brand and our vision and mission. While we are committed to offering the finest apparels to our customers and understand our client’s psyche, we are constantly evaluating ways and means to raise the bar and expand our customer base”. 

It will be interesting to know that P N RAO started as a ladies tailoring brand which took immense pride in dressing up the British ladies in the pre-Independence days. Post-Independence, the founder’s eldest son Mr. P N Panduranga Rao learnt the art of gents pattern making which led to the brand branching off into men’s wear and has till date remained committed to offering the best in men’s wear.

“P N RAO has built one of the largest bespoke tailoring units on the outskirts of Bengaluru which is completely solar powered which demonstrates our commitment to the environment and clean and safe and hygienic manufacturing of our apparels”, added Naveen Pishe, Partner, P N RAO. 

With its intention of re-entry into the women’s wear business clothing, the brand will round up into a holistic fashion wear brand for both men and women. P N RAO has always made sure that the brand remained relevant and updated in fashion wear in these 100 years and hence has been a name to reckon with, since its inception. Today with this announcement the history of glorious craftsmanship and service is going to repeat itself in women’s wear industry.     

On this special occasion the brand has announced their future strategies of further expansion and specializations. The brand also felicitated top 100 names of Persons / Brands / Institutions of Bengaluru city, who have been instrumental in contributing to the city and hence creating a name for the city. Alongside they also launched the brand’s coffee table book which covers not just the brand journey, but also the city journey. 

To pay respect to this great lineage the bust of late Shri Pishe Narayan Rao was also unveiled. 

 About P N RAO: 

P N RAO started their journey back in 1923, pioneered by Pishe Narayan Rao. In the early days British officers and ladies of high rank counted on the stylised, customized perfection attuned by P N RAO. The empire expanded over the years with their characteristic suave and grace blending tradition and contemporary innovation. Over the decades, they defined men’s beau monde across the nation. The brand has become synonymous with class and quality. P N RAO has been the choice of men’s wear with their seven stores, spread across Bengaluru and Chennai. Constant upgrade and superior quality have buttoned up their suit of success. In the post-independence era this brand has revolutionized men’s tailoring under P N Panduranga Rao and starred as a trend setter in ‘ready to wear’ clothing. P N RAO is having one of the largest bespoke tailoring facilities in the country with solar powered units in Hoskote industrial belt.

BENGALURU: Poll-bound Karnataka will be the focus of discussions at the BJP National Executive meeting at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday. An elaborate road show leading up to the venue has been planned for Monday. 

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai, former CM B S Yediyurappa, National General Secretary C T Ravi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, state BJP president Nalin Kateel, and state BJP Organising General Secretary G V Rajesh are heading to Delhi for the meeting, where National General Secretary (Organising) B L Santosh is expected to participate. 

Sources said Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to hold detailed meetings with the Karnataka team for information on poll preparedness. Important issues like reservation for Panchamsalis, the party’s strength in Old Mysuru and organisational strength is also expected to come up for discussion. While it is true that nine states are headed for polls this year, BJP’s big worry will be Karnataka, which is the only state in the south where it is in power.