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Amit Shah visit: Palace Grounds to turn into fortress for Saturday’s event

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 City police have made elaborate security arrangements at Palace Grounds, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend an event on Saturday.

Home Minister Amit Shah

BENGALURU: City police have made elaborate security arrangements at Palace Grounds, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend an event on Saturday. Over 1,400 policemen have been deployed for bandobast.Shah will attend the Viveka Deepini Convention on the grounds. Over one lakh people are expected to take part in the event. In view of protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the city, police have placed tight security measures in place for the event. 

As many as 1,487 police personnel has been deployed for security. The police conducted a rehearsal of the security to be in place on Friday. All officers have been instructed to carry service revolvers and pistols with them. Other policemen have been directed to wear helmet and body protectors and carry lathis.

“All those attending the event will be thoroughly frisked and anti-sabotage checks will be conducted at the venue. Besides, 12 KSRP and CAR platoons, a SWAT vehicle, a rapid intervention vehicle and a command and control vehicle will be deployed as security measure,” an official said.

Traffic snarls expected near Palace Grounds
As Shah’s convoy will take the road from Kempegowda International Airport, traffic snarls are expected on the stretch. It is adviced that those who want to go to the airport leave early or take the following route: 
South Bengaluru to Airport: Basaveshwara Circle—Old High Grounds Police Station Junction—T Chowdaiah Road—Windsor Manor Junction —Cauvery Theatre Junction—Bashyam Circle—Jeevaraj Alva Road—Sadashivanagar police station junction—New BEL Road—Hebbal flyover—and proceed furtherEast Bengaluru to Airport: MG Road—Kamaraj road—Thom’s Cafe—Wheeler Road—ITC Bridge—MS Nagar—IOC Bridge—Banasawadi Main Road—ORR—Hennur Ring Road—Nagawara Junction—Thanisandra Main Road—Hegde Nagar—Kattigehalli—Bagalur Cross—and proceed further. 

More states may pass anti-CAA resolutions

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Punjab is the second state after Kerala to have passed such a resolution.

NEW DELHI: After the Amarinder Singh-led Punjab government on Friday passed a resolution in the state Assembly against CAA, other Congress-ruled states such as Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh may follow suit. While all 13 non-BJP ruled states have opposed the CAA-NRC, only two have passed a resolution against the Act. Punjab is the second state after Kerala to have passed such a resolution.

Congress-ruled states such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are discussing similar resolutions. According to sources, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has already discussed the matter with the party high command. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel and Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath have already expressed their opposition to the CAA-NRC. “Chhattisgarh government may bring in a resolution in the upcoming budget session and things are under consideration,” said a top leader from the state. 

Health & Glow partners with the most popular classical fragrances of Ajmal in Bangalore

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Ajmal Perfumes partners with Health & Glow to reach out to the mass Indian consumers

January 16th 2020: Shanvi Srivastava the popular South Indian actress unveiled the most popular classical fragrances of Ajmal at Health & Glow today. Ajmal Perfumes, one of the Gulf region’s biggest perfume houses based out of Dubai, with over 300 products in its portfolio.The perfume brand known for its bespoke fragrances is celebrated world-wide for its passion for crafting memories through perfumes ever since its founder Haji Ajmal Ali, created the brand in 1951. As a trader of oudh and oudh oil, Haji Ajmal Ali opened his first store in Mumbai in the 1960s. In 1976, Ajmal opened its doors in the UAE. Currently, Ajmal Perfumes is present in 34 cities with 56 company owned outlets across India. Ajmal is present in all the major online marketplaces too.

Unveiled the most popular classical fragrances of Ajmal

The seven-decade old brand is the perfect match for Health & Glow, the beauty destination of India, which has been playing a major role in shaping the idea of beauty and personal care in India for over two decades now.

Commenting on the association, Mr. Abdulla Ajmal, Consultant Perfumer (and third generation of Ajmal) – Ajmal & Sons, India said, “We are ecstatic to partner with Health & Glow, one of the renowned and most trusted beauty retailers in India. This is in line with our brand extension strategy to partner with the best-in-class retail players.  With Health & Glow as the partner, we’re confident of stability, sustainability and most importantly, scalability of our brand.”   

Commenting on this new format outlet, Mr. Saurav Bhattacharya – President Operations at Ajmal & Sons said, “By leveraging Ajmal’s USP of innovation, and an in-depth knowledge of the clientele that frequents Health & Glow, we are offering customers the very best from Ajmal’s world of fragrances, that are now available in select Health & Glow stores & online. We will also keep expanding our footprint in India in the near future to cover the entire gamut of discerning perfume users. We practically started at zero and we aim to get 500 points of sale by the end of March 2020. Post 500 points of sale, we are ambitiously aiming at crossing 2000 points of sale in the next two years.”

Commenting on the collaboration Mr. K Venkataramani, MD & CEO, Health and Glow, said, “We are extremely happy and proud to present Ajmal, one of the greatest perfume brands that is so committed to create the bond between memory and smell.  

Health & Glow has the legacy of working with reputed brands, and Ajmal Perfumes is no exception to it. It’s the seven-decade long heritage of creating the finest and most captivating fragrances that we believe our customers deserve to explore. Being the beauty destination of India, we understand our customers and believe that every product that we offer in-store & online, is a reflection of our vision and philosophy.”

About Ajmal Perfumes:

The Company Ajmal & Sons was established in the year 1951 by Haji Ajmal Ali. As a trader of oudh and oudh oil, Haji Ajmal Ali opened his first store in Nagdevi, Mumbai in the 1960s. In 1976, Ajmal opened its doors in the UAE.

Today this family-owned business is steered by the passion of the second and third generation Ajmal, each playing a key role in the brand’s development. At present, Ajmal Perfumes is present in 34 cities with 56 company owned outlets across India. Ajmal is present in all the major online marketplaces and also at the airports in stores like Olfactive in Mumbai and Delhi and at the Parcos stores too. Globally the brand has a presence at several airports and in-flight retail.

About Health & Glow:

What began in 1997, has only grown by foundation, service and meaning. Health & Glow, with its high quality products and absolute attention to detail in its service, has crafted a niche for itself in the industry and the hearts of its customers. Today, they have emerged as the largest network of beauty and wellness store with over 160 stores across Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Kolkata, Pune, Bhubaneswar and Mangalore. In addition to the stores, they also have online store (healthandglow.com) and App for convenient shopping. They host an unmatched and an ever-increasing assortment of makeup, skin care, hair care, herbals, naturals and wellness products for both men and women. With more than 600 brands and growing, 6000+ products that are of 100% authentic range, they seek to exceed the expectations of their diverse customers.

Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul star in India’s series-levelling 36-run win

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India beat Australia by 36 runs in the second ODI at the SCA stadium in Rajkot to level the three-match series between the two sides 1-1.

Indian bowler Kuldeep Yadav with his teammates celebrates the wicket of Australian batsman Steve Smith during the second ODI cricket match between India and Australia at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot.(Photo | PTI)

RAJKOT: Kuldeep Yadav bowled a game-changing 38th over to complement a KL Rahul blinder as India levelled the series with a comfortable 36-run victory over Australia in second ODI here on Friday.

Put into bat, India put up a much-improved batting performance with Rahul’s blistering 52-ball-80 taking India to 340 for six after Shikhar Dhawan (96 off 90 balls) and skipper Virat Kohli (78 off 76 balls) laid the foundation.

Australia were in the game till Steven Smith (98) carried the battle back to the enemy camp but Kuldeep’s ninth over turned out to be a game-changer as he first dismissed wicketkeeper Alex Carey and then had a delivery that bounced extra to have Smith played on.

The visitors were all-out for 304 in 49.1 overs.

Kuldeep’s final figures of 2 for 65 may not be mind-blowing but did just enough damage to see that the third ODI in Bengaluru doesn’t lose context.

Mohammed Shami (3/77 in 10 overs) and Navdeep Saini (2/62 in 10 overs) then bowled some exquisite toe-crushers to put an end to the contest.

Jasprit Bumrah (1/32 in 9.1 overs) was economical as ever and his contribution cannot be overlooked.

However, on a placid track, Smith, a proverbial thorn in India’s flesh was again proving to be dangerous along with Marnus Labuschagne (44) as they added 96 in quick time.

Ravindra Jadeja (2/58 in 10 overs) steady spell and got rid of Labuschagne in nick of time to upset Smith’s rhythm after he had hit nine fours and a six off 102 balls.

However, this match also brings to fore Rahul’s emergence as proper keeper-batsman option for white-ball cricket as his extra runs coming in at No 5, proving to be valuable in the end.

Not to forget his reasonably decent keeping effecting a stumping and also took two catches.

More importantly, his keeping down the leg-side was far better than Rishabh Pant, who is currently recovering from concussion.

Earlier, it was Dhawan, who missed a well-deserved ton by a whisker but laid a solid platform for the aggressive duo of skipper Kohli and Rahul to ensure a commanding total.

Back in form since the last T20 encounter against Sri Lanka, the senior opener looked solid in his 90-ball-96 while Kohli, back at his familiar one drop position, held the middle-order with a 78 off 76 balls and Rahul (80 off 52 balls) provided the final flourish in what was much-improved batting performance from the hosts.

While Dhawan added 81 for the opening stand with Rohit Sharma (42) who would regret this missed opportunity on a batting belter after getting set, the southpaw also had a vital 103-run stand with Kohli for the second wicket.

As fare would have it, both the openers suffered from on-field injuries — Dhawan being hit on rib-cage trying to fend a Pat Cummins bouncer while Rohit got a jerk on his shoulder while trying go field at the boundary line.

The Kohli-Rahul duo’s 78-run partnership off 10.3 overs was also pivotal as it helped the latter to launch a final assault during the end overs.

While Dhawan’s innings had 13 fours and a six, Kohli had six hits to the fence including a classic jab-flick off Pat Cummins (0/53 in 10 overs).

Rahul’s was a stand-out innings with six boundaries and three -maximums, one of which was a lofted cover drive off Mitchell Starc (0/78 in 10 overs), who had a forgettable day.

Adam Zampa (3/50 in 10 overs) was once again the stand-out performer taking Kohli out of equation for the seventh time in limited overs just when he was looking to get his 44th ODI ton.

At the start, Dhawan began with a bowler’s back-drive, giving a glimpse of what was in store.

The southpaw completed his sixth fifty versus Australia in 60 balls as he played shots all around the ground.

The last time Dhawan scored successive fifties was in January 2019 against New Zealand.

This was his 29th in 50-over cricket.

The left-hander was particularly harsh on left-arm spinner Ashton Agar (0-63 in 8 overs), whom he hammered for two successive fours in the 25th, a sweep and a reverse-sweep, and then in 27th over stuck a four and a six, not allowing him to settle down.

In fact the 77 runs from 10 overs bowled by fifth and sixth bowling option Marnus Labuschagne (0/14 in 2 overs) was the difference from the last game.

However, Dhawan missed out on his 18th ODI hundred by four runs when he pulled a Kane Richardson ball straight to fine leg in 29th over.

Shreyas Iyer (7) fell cheaply.

But Kohli was in sublime touch as he ran the singles and doubles with intensity and also it the loose balls for boundary.

Maharashtra government to make Marathi compulsory in all schools

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Govt will soon table law making the language mandatory in schools.

Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to bring in a legislation for making Marathi compulsory in all schools, irrespective of their Boards, in the state. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has asked officials to table a proposal making Marathi a mandatory language in non-state Boards such as the CBSE and the ICSE. According to the officials, they had issued a circular making Marathi a compulsory language, but many schools did not adhere to this order. “But there is no rule or act making the Marathi language a compulsory subject. It could be one of the reasons why the schools under central boards did not following our guidelines,” said an official.

Vishwajeet Kadam, MoS for Marathi language, confirmed that the government is committed to making Marathi compulsory in all boards. “If you are staying in Maharashtra, then you should speak and write Marathi. We will ensure that all schools must follow the state directives. If they fail to do so, then strict action will be taken against such schools,” Kadam said.

An official confirmed that the government wants to bring a law in this regard. “On the lines of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and West Bengal, the Maharashtra government also wants to pass the law for making Marathi mandatory in primary schools,” said an official, who is working on this proposal.

Sources said the move will help the Shiv Sena to formulate and consolidate its Marathi vote bank in the civic elections scheduled in 2022. “The BMC election is prestigious for the Sena. The BJP is trying to forge an alliance with the MNS that may damage the Sena’s Marathi votes. Therefore, this pro-Marathi stand is being taken to deny the space and agenda that can be taken by the Raj Thackeray-led MNS,” said a Shiv Sena leader.  

India summons Pakistan official over abduction of girls from minority Hindu community in Sindh

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As per reports, two minor girls, Shanti Meghwad and Sarmi Meghwad belonging to the minority Hindu community were abducted from a village in Sindh.

India Pakistan flag

NEW DELHI: India on Friday summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission here and lodged a strong protest over recent cases of abduction of minor girls belonging to minority Hindu community in that country, official sources said.

As per reports, two minor girls, Shanti Meghwad and Sarmi Meghwad belonging to the minority Hindu community were abducted from a village in Sindh province on January 14.

“Pakistan has been conveyed the grave concerns as expressed amongst various quarters of the Indian civil society at such a shocking and deplorable incident involving minor girls from the minority Hindu community there.

“The incidents have been strongly condemned, and India has asked for immediate and safe return of these girls to their families,” said a source.

These girls belonged to Umar Village in Sindh, according to reports.

In another incident, a minor girl, Mehak, also belonging to the minority Hindu community, was abducted from the Jacobabad district of Sindh province in Pakistan on January 15, according to reports.

‘Free Kashmir’ placard row: Advocates come forward to assist Nalini Balakumar

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This comes after Bar announced its members would not appear for her, as she displayed a ‘Free Kashmir’ placard 

MYSURU: A few days after Mysuru Bar Association made an announcement that none of its members would appear for Nalini Balakumar, who is facing sedition charges for holding a ‘Free Kashmir’ placard during a protest at the University of Mysore recently, support has begun pouring in for the beleaguered woman and other students from several advocates.

In a statement, senior advocates from across the state said that they are ready to represent Nalini and other students who are booked in the case, and help them by providing necessary legal assistance. Offering to appear in court to represent Nalini and the other students who are booked under IPC sections 34 and 124A (sedition), the advocates stated: “Every person has the fundamental and constitutional right to be represented in a court of law.”

“As senior advocates, we are ready to represent the accused in court and provide her necessary legal assistance. So, students are requested not to worry and concentrate on their academics,” the statement says, undersigned by senior advocates CS Dwarakanath, S Shankarappa, KN Jagadeesh Mahadevu, BT Venkatesh, JD Kashinath, Srinivasa Kumar and R Jagannatha, among others. On Wednesday, a group of advocates from Bengaluru issued a statement calling the Mysuru Bar Association’s decision a blatant attack on the ideals of the Constitution.

SDPI, PFI may face ban for ‘planning attacks’

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Bommai says organisations plotting to eliminate BJP leaders; BSY to lead delegation to Delhi to seek ban 

BENGALURU: The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), People’s Front of India (PFI) and a few other similar organizations may soon be banned, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister JC Madhuswamy told the media after the cabinet meeting on Friday. They said the issue was discussed in the cabinet and some stern action is being considered against these “extreme outfits”.

This statement comes after information that the organisations were seeking to eliminate some known names in the BJP like Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya and Chakravarti Sulibele of Yuva Brigade, a sister outfit of the BJP.   Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said, “Many of them are known violators, they have planned and executed murders, unrest and terror activities over a period of time, and much has been documented.’’ Many have been arrested in previous cases and questioned, and the government has a lot of information on their activities which will all be provided to central government and other agencies, Bommai said. There have been murders, terror activities, planning and conspiracy in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Mysuru and other places also.

This is the third time the government is reiterating that it is seeking to ban these organisations. It may be recalled that the first time was following the attack on Congress MLA Tanveer Sait in Mysuru, when the government had stated that it would consider a ban on the PFI. Cabinet Minister R Ashoka had said they would go ahead with banning the SDPI and Karnataka Forum for Dignity. 

The second time the ban was mentioned was after the protests in Mangaluru, when the government again considered the issue of banning SDPI and PFI, where protests saw two deaths due to police firing. Minister Suresh Kumar had said that “both organisations instigate violence and disturb peace in society. Both need to be banned’’.

SDPI state secretary Akram Hassan said, “There is no basis for banning any political party. We are a registered political party functioning under the Constitution. We have won more than 20 seats in municipal and other elections across the state. We are a 10-year-old party, and from day one, they have tried to ban our party, questioning our existence.’’

Earlier in the day, Health Minister B Sriramulu told reporters that a delegation headed by Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa will soon go to Delhi to meet Home Ministry officials, demanding a ban on these organisations. “I will also be part of it and meet the officials concerned next month to submit the memorandum,” he said.Police said that those who attacked a BJP worker for taking part in a pro-CAA demonstration were planning to target many senior  leaders, including Bangalore South MP Tejasvi Surya. “I have more trust on God. There is talk of giving security to people like us, what about people who work on the ground. Our worker Varun was attacked, who will give security to them? People who work for country cannot be seen holding a gun or seen with a gunman. If this is seen, it is nothing but destroying the very purpose of democracy,” the MP said.

Industry Minister Jagadish Shettar said the SDPI always denies its involvement in such activities but it has been proved now. The organisation should be banned as the members have always been involved in anti-social activities and the Union government should take very serious note of this, he said.

Asha workers to get one-time settlement
The strike by thousands of ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activists) workers seems to have succeeded in garnering the attention of the state government.  Although the government has not fulfilled all their demands, it has offered them a one-time settlement of Rs 3,000 each to the 41,000 Asha workers and said it will look into their other demands.  Minister J C Madhuswamy, who announced it after the cabinet meeting on Friday, the state government will incur an additional burden of Rs 12.5 crore to meet the one-time settlement.  ASHA workers had staged a massive protest soon after the New Year after all the deadlines they had given the government expired at the end of last year. The offer came in about a fortnight after the protest began.

‘No need for CBI or ED probe in irrigation scam’: Ajit Pawar files affidavit in court

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It was alleged that Pawar, then VIDC chairman, and officials of the corporation colluded with contractors while issuing tenders for projects, causing a loss to the exchequer.

Ajit pawar

NAGPUR: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has filed an affidavit in the Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court in reply to petitions against him in the multi-crore irrigation scam, terming the allegations as “mala fide”.

The NCP leader also said in the affidavit filed on Tuesday that there is no requirement for the present investigation to be handed over to the CBI or the ED.

The Director-General of the Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau in an affidavit filed in the High Court in December last year had stated the ACB’s inquiry found no involvement of Pawar in the alleged scam in the 12 projects undertaken by the Vidarbha Irrigation Development Corporation (VIDC).

It was alleged that Pawar, then VIDC chairman, and officials of the corporation colluded with contractors while issuing tenders for projects, causing a loss to the exchequer.

The petitioner, Atul Jagtap of Janmanch who has filed 4 PILs in the alleged scam, had filed an application in the HC seeking CBI enquiry into the matter.

The hearing of which is still going in the court and the next hearing is scheduled this week.

On Tuesday, Pawar, in his reply, said the present affidavit is a common reply to the present civil application (Jagtap) and similar other applications which are identical in nature.

“I raise an objection regarding locus standi of Jagtap and maintainability of the present applications as the petitioner has no locus to make the prayers as contained in the said applications. The four PILs filed by Jagtap are not maintainable in as much as Jagtap is himself a contractor and filed tenders in respect of various projects which were involved in the present alleged.

“The present civil applications may not be entertained by the HC as they are actuated by personal motives mala fide intentions, business rivalry or not in the nature of public interest,” he said.

“I deny all allegations concerning me or imputing me in toto. I say that I have not indulged in any corrupt, motivated or mala fide act while discharging my duties as a minister. I state that I have as a minister or as ex-officio chairman of the VIDC, have followed all the rules and have discharged my public duties with a clear conscience and without fear, favour or illegal motives,” Pawar said in the affidavit.

“I further deny the contention that the present investigation is required to be handed over to the CBI or the Enforcement Directorate and state there is not even a farthing of either pleadings or evidence to show the exceptional case as to why the investigation requires to be transferred and for statements and averments made in such vague and careless manners, the prayers made in application deserve to be rejected,” Pawar stated.

The hearing on the present application by petitioner Jagtap is expected this week.

5,000 feral camels culled in drought-hit Australia

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The cull came as Australia experienced its hottest and driest year on record in 2019, with the severe drought causing some towns to run out of water and fuelling deadly bushfires.

Feral camels

SYDNEY: Helicopter-borne marksmen killed more than 5,000 camels in a five-day cull of feral herds that were threatening indigenous communities in drought-stricken areas of southern Australia, officials said Tuesday.

Aboriginal leaders in South Australia state said extremely large herds of the non-native camels had been driven towards rural communities by drought and extreme heat, threatening scarce food and drinking water, damaging infrastructure, and creating a dangerous hazard for drivers.

The cull in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands — home to about 2,300 indigenous people in the arid northwest of South Australia — ended on Sunday, said APY general manager Richard King.

“We appreciate the concerns of animal rights activists, but there is significant misinformation about the realities of life for non-native feral animals, in what is among the most arid and remote places on Earth,” King said in a statement on Tuesday.

“As custodians of the land, we need to deal with an introduced pest in a way that protects valuable water supplies for communities and puts the lives of everyone, including our young children, the elderly, and native flora and fauna first.

” King said weakened camels frequently became stuck and died in water holes, contaminating water sources needed by locals and native animals and birds.

“The prolonged dry period, while not difficult for native wildlife, leads to extreme distress for feral camels,” he said.

APY officials said the operation had removed more than 5,000 camels.

The cull came as Australia experienced its hottest and driest year on record in 2019, with the severe drought causing some towns to run out of water and fuelling deadly bushfires that have devastated the country’s southeast.

Camels were first introduced to Australia in the 1840s to aid in the exploration of the continent’s vast interior, with up to 20,000 imported from India in the six decades that followed.

Australia is now thought to have the largest wild camel population in the world, with official estimates suggesting more than one million are roaming the country’s inland deserts.

The animals are considered a pest, as they foul water sources and trample native flora while foraging for food over vast distances each day.

Traditional owners in the APY Lands have for years mustered and sold off feral camels.

But more recently they have “been unable to manage the scale and number of camels that congregate in dry conditions”, according to the environment department.

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