Archives for September 2024

Madikeri: A bank manager reportedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside the bank premises, at Kakkabe near Napoklu in Kodagu on Wednesday evening.

The deceased have been identified as Viju (46), Manager of a reputed national bank’s Kakkabe branch. Viju is a resident of Chingoli village of Alappuzha district in Kerala. He is survived by wife and a son.

According to sources, Viju’s wife is also a manager of the same bank’s Bettagiri branch.

A case in this regard has been lodged at the Napoklu police station and further action has been initiated.

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Bangalore:Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Vivek Oberoi recently hosted an exclusive HNI (High Net Worth Individual) party at Phoenix Market City, Bangalore, as part of his Solitario Bling Better India Tour. The event at the Solitario store drew the city’s elite, sparking conversations about the rising popularity and future potential of lab-grown diamonds in the luxury market.

This event marks a significant moment in Solitario’s ongoing efforts to redefine the retail and jewellery industry by emphasizing sustainability and ethical practices in diamond production. Held in the presence of Bangalore franchise owners Akhil and Shubha Bansal, the event disucssions highlighted the increasing awareness and acceptance of lab-grown diamonds as a desirable alternative to traditional mined diamonds, particularly among eco-conscious consumers.

Continuing its expansion in Bangalore, Solitario recently opened its latest store at Nexus ShantiNiketan. As the festive season approaches, Solitario sets its sights on capturing a significant market presence with its stunning lab-grown diamond jewelry, aligning with the growing demand for timeless and sustainable fashion.

Vivek Oberoi’s Bling Better India Tour is set to continue across multiple cities, bringing Solitario’s vision of ethical and clean luxury to the forefront of the Indian diamond market.

About Solitario

Solitario Diamonds is the fastest growing and a leading player in luxury lab-grown segment in India, dedicated to crafting exquisite bespoke jewellery pieces, crafted for modern and consciously minded customers.

Solitario was born with the mission to bring sustainable adornment to India, that reflect the essence aesthetics and ethics. The brand is essaying one of the faster growth trajectories in the industry, with prominent presence spanning across 18 stores and 20 shop in shops in 7 countries and 21 cities across the globe.  The cities include Dubai, Barcelona, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh among others.

Solitario believes every diamond created has been cut and refined using state-of-the-art cutting and processing units. It envisions its craft as a living legacy, that reflects the mindful values of a transformed luxury industry, sparking conversations on sustainable elegance and shaping a legacy beyond convention.

New Delhi: Amidst rains in several parts of the national capital, a wall of a ‘dargah’ collapsed in central Delhi’s Nabi Karim area on Friday morning leaving one person dead and two others injured, officials said.

A call regarding the incident was received at 7 am and three fire tenders were pressed into service, an official of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said.

The official said that two persons were rescued but a few people were fear trapped under the debris of the wall.

Following the rescue operation, a man trapped under the debris was taken out. He was taken to the hospital, where he was declared dead, he added.

A police officer said that the incident took place at around 6.45 am.

The deceased has been identified as Rehmat, 35, a resident of Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

Rehmat, who used to drive an e-rickshaw, used to live in a temporary structure set up under the wall, he added.

Two other persons have suffered injuries and are under treatment.

The fire officials, local police and other rescue teams were on the spot.

The debris is being removed from the spot, the officer said.

Residents in the vicinity of an industrial zone complained of eye irritation and breathing difficulties as a thick haze enveloped the area after a suspected gas leak from a factory in Maharashtra’s Thane district, an official said on Friday.

The situation is under control and there were no injuries or hospitalisations, said Yasin Tadvi, Chief of the Disaster Management Cell of the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC).

Panic ensued after smog-like conditions prevailed in the Morivali MIDC area of Ambernath town, on the outskirts of Mumbai, around 11 pm on Thursday, the official said.

After receiving complaints about a burning sensation in the eyes and breathlessness, local firefighters investigated the source of the haze, which was traced to a chemical company. They also advised people to stay indoors as a precaution.

Officials said a phosphorous-based chemical at the factory caused a dense white smoke, which spread through the area.

The manufacturing activities at the company have been halted temporarily, the official added.

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the corruption case linked to the excise policy ‘scam’.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan granted the relief to Kejriwal on a bail bond of Rs 10 lakh, and two sureties.

The top court directed Kejriwal not to make any public comment on the merits of the case.

Kolkata : West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose on Thursday said he will not share any public platform with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in view of people’s outcry over the RG Kar hospital impasse.

In a video message, Bose also said he will also socially boycott the chief minister.

“I will not be sharing any public platform with the chief minister. I will take proactive steps against her for violating Constitutional provisions. My role as the Governor will be confined to the Constitutional obligations,” Bose said.

The governor’s message came after the proposed meeting between the chief minister and the agitating junior doctors did not take place earlier in the day.

The medics, even after reaching the gates of the state secretariat Nabanna, refused to hold talks with the state government unless their demand for live streaming of the meeting to resolve the RG Kar hospital impasse was met. The Mamata Banerjee government did not allow live-streaming but said the proceedings could be video-recorded, an option rejected by the medics.

“I have been flooded with questions and representations from various sections of the public of what action the Governor is proposing to end the present crisis in Bengal. I stand committed to the people of Bengal,” the governor said.

Bose reiterated his commitment to the parents of the RG Kar hospital doctor who was raped and murdered and also to those who are demonstrating for justice.

“In my assessment, the government has failed in its duties. The home minister has failed in her responsibility to maintain law and order,” he added.

The chief minister is in charge of the home and health departments.

“The health minister has miserably failed in containing the liquidation in the medical system in the state. It is an irony that the health minister is the home minister who is also the CM who is protesting instead of protecting. There is violence in the streets, in homes, in campus, in hospitals, in villages, in the cities. Violence is everywhere and people are silent,” Bose said.

The governor said he has been issuing instructions under Article 167 of the Constitution to the chief minister for compliance.

He said he had asked Banerjee to hold an emergency Cabinet meeting in the wake of the RG Kar Hospital impasse.

The governor has also asked for a white paper on the government’s alleged financial mismanagement.

However, these instructions were not followed.

New Delhi : A 35-year-old man was shot dead by two bike borne assailants in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash area on Thursday night, officials said.

Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Ankit Chauhan said that an information was received regarding firing at GK 1, adding one person was injured and taken to the Max Hospital.

The police personnel on reaching the spot found some bullet projectiles and empty cartridges.

On enquiry, it was found that Nadir Shah, a resident of CR Park, had suffered bullet injuries, police said.

“The attackers came on a two wheeler, fired on him and ran away. He was immediately rushed to the hospital by his friends but was declared brought dead,” Chauhan said.

Shah used to a run a gym here on a partnership basis. The investigations are on from all possible angles, he added.

The police has also not ruled out the possibility of a gang war.