Archives for 2024

New Delhi: Former president of Atlas Cycles Salil Kapoor allegedly shot himself dead at his home in Lutyens Delhi area on Tuesday, police officials said.

Kapoor’s body was found in a pool of blood near the puja room of his house on the Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Road around 1 pm by his manager, they said.

According to a police officer, Kapoor shot in his head with a licensed revolver. In a note recovered from the spot, the former president of Atlas Cycles purportedly mentioned a “financial burden” on him, he said.

His wife and three children were staying separately, the police officer said.

Kapoor’s manager and his family stayed with him at the three-storey building, the police officer said, adding that Kapoor was immediately rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead.

Forensic and crime teams have been called to collect the exhibits from the spot, police said.

Kapoor was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing of Delhi Police in 2015 in connection with a case of cheating Rs 9 crore. He was booked in two separate cases of cheating.

His sister-in-law Natasha Kapoor also hanged herself to death in the same house in January 2020. In a note left behind, she had urged the family members to take care of themselves but did not mention the cause behind her taking the extreme step.

Bengaluru: Infosys has finally released offer letters to 1,000 engineering graduates, ending a prolonged wait of over two years, according to the Nascent Information Technology Employees Senate (NITES). This development comes nearly a week after Infosys CEO Sahil Parekh assured that the company would honor offers made to freshers and follow through with their joining process.

The IT giant issued the offer letters via email, with a scheduled joining date of October 7, 2024.These roles, designated for System Engineers, were initially offered to candidates in 2022. The candidates were required to complete two pre-training sessions in 2024, with the most recent session held on August 19. Despite fulfilling these requirements, the candidates faced delays in their onboarding process.

NITES, an IT and ITES employees’ union, recently lodged a complaint with the Ministry of Labour and Employment against Infosys, alleging that the company had delayed the onboarding of 2,000 engineering graduates for System Engineer (SE) and Digital SE roles, with annual packages ranging from Rs 3.2 lakh to Rs 3.7 lakh.

The offer letter states, “Your scheduled date of joining the employment of the company will be October 7, 2024. Your location for employment is Mysore, India.” The letter also includes a clause that requires new recruits to pay Infosys a specified amount as ‘damages’ if they leave before completing their probation period.

The letter further explains, “You recognize and accept that at the time of appointment as systems engineer trainee, except exposure to academic knowledge, you have received no formal, effective, technical or practical training to independently function as a systems engineer trainee who is commercially viable to the company… You recognize and accept that the company would suffer substantial financial loss, inconvenience, loss of resources, man hours, etc., in the event you fail to complete the training and/or leave the company during the probation period.”

Brahmavara: A pedestrian who was crossing the road in front of Pooja Hotel hotel near Dharmavaram Auditorium in Bhramavara, died after he was reportedly struck by a container on Tuesday evening.

The deceased has been identified as Ligori Dsouza (74). A container heading to Udupi from Kundapura struck Ligori.

Ligori D’Souza, who was seriously injured, died on the way to Brahmavar Community Health Centre.

The container driver reportedly fled the scene with the vehicle. A case in connection with the incident has been registered at the Brahmavara police station.

Gangolli: Gangolli Police have arrested two individuals, including a minor, for a theft at Maravathe Post Office from Jolly Road Cross near Bhatkal on Tuesday.

The accused are identified as Fouzan Ahammed (19), a resident of Bhatkal and another minor. A motor bike used for the crime has been seized from the accused. The police have presented the accused before the court.

A team of police personnel from Gangolli Police Station including SI Harish R, SI Basavaraj Kanashetty and Constables Sandeep Kurani, Raju Naik, Nagaraj and Dinesh apprehended the accused on the basis on CCTV footage from the crime scene.

Mangaluru: As the city prepares for the upcoming Ganesha Chaturthi and Eid Milad festivals, Mangaluru Police Commissioner Anupam Agrawal has urged residents to celebrate the events peacefully and in strict adherence to the issued guidelines. Ganesha Chaturthi will be celebrated from September 6 to 17, with idols being installed at 165 locations within the Mangaluru police commissionerate limits. Eid Milad will be observed on September 15 and 16.

The celebrations will involve processions across areas classified as hypersensitive, sensitive, and normal, with 22 hypersensitive zones, 64 sensitive zones, and 79 normal zones identified within the city.

A peace meeting was convened on Monday, during which Commissioner Agrawal emphasized that organizers must obtain necessary permissions from various authorities, including Mescom, fire and emergency services, local bodies, and landowners where the idols are to be installed.

Organizers have been instructed to construct pandals with precautions against wind, rain, and fire hazards. Fire-fighting equipment such as sand, water buckets, and fire extinguishers must be readily available. The commissioner also advised against placing inflammable materials near lamps inside the Ganesha mantapas.

Organizers are required to provide local police with details of the main guests, including their contact information. Permissions from local bodies are mandatory for displaying flexes and banners, which must not contain any provocative content. Furthermore, all tableaux and dance performances should be conducted in a manner that respects all religious sentiments.

The use of firecrackers has been prohibited near hospitals and densely populated areas after 10 PM.

For idol immersion processions, permission from the police is required, and organizers must follow designated routes. The police have directed that no provocative slogans be used during the processions, and that vehicles used for tableaux must have valid fitness certificates and insurance. Volunteers participating in the processions are to wear matching uniforms and ensure that no vehicles are parked along the procession routes. Additionally, permission is required for the use of sound systems, which must adhere to the prescribed time limits. The use of DJs has been strictly prohibited.

Commissioner Agrawal stated that these measures are essential to ensure a harmonious celebration, and religious leaders have been briefed on the guidelines to promote communal harmony.

In the Dakshina Kannada district, Ganesha idols will be installed at 221 locations, with eight sites in hypersensitive areas, 53 in sensitive areas, and 160 in normal areas.

Mangaluru: Congress MLC BK Hariprasad addressed reporters on Tuesday, clarifying that he is not seeking the position of Chief Minister of Karnataka. Hariprasad emphasized that the final decision regarding the continuation of Siddaramaiah in the role amid ongoing legal issues would be made by the All India Congress Committee (AICC).

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces allegations of illegally receiving a site from the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), with the BJP demanding his resignation. In response to these accusations, Hariprasad expressed confidence that both Siddaramaiah and the Congress party would prevail in the legal proceedings, noting that a final judgment has not yet been issued.

Hariprasad addressed concerns about other Congress members expressing interest in the Chief Minister position. He clarified that party leaders had previously addressed questions about potential replacements and that any decision regarding a change in leadership would be determined by the Congress High Command. Hariprasad also highlighted that the 135 Congress legislators in Karnataka are exercising their democratic right to express their opinions and aspirations.

On the issue of alleged irregularities in Covid-19 management under the BJP government and Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar, Hariprasad criticized the BJP administration for its handling of the pandemic. He pointed out the significant number of deaths and the difficulties faced by the public due to vaccine supply mismanagement during the BJP’s tenure. Hariprasad noted that the former health minister has been silent on these allegations and indicated that the release of the Justice John Michael Cunha Commission’s report on the irregularities will bring the truth to light. He warned that those found guilty of illegal activities during the pandemic would face legal consequences.