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Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SC orders action against building constructed illegally in Thiruvananthapuram
T'puram: The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the city corporation to take stern action against a four-storey commercial building constructed by flouting the civic body rules. The apex court also dismissed an appeal filed by Thiruvananthapuram-based building owner G Mohandas, who sought to quash criminal proceedings against him for its alleged illegal construction. The bench, comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, upheld the Kerala high court's decision dated Jan 16, 2024, which refused to interfere in the case. According to the prosecution, Mohandas allegedly obtained a renovation permit from the corporation under pretences and used it to demolish an old building and construct a new commercial complex in a prohibited zone. The permit, intended for internal alterations and renovations, did not authorise demolition or new construction. A complaint by businessman and hotelier Biju Ramesh prompted a vigilance inquiry, which led to the registration of an FIR in 2009. The investigation found that Mohandas, in collusion with the corporation officials and an architect, bypassed legal requirements, ignored a stop memo issued in Nov 2006, and continued illegal construction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How To Reduce Debt Over R100,000 (Without Another Loan) ExpertMoney Learn More Undo Mohandas argued that the original building collapsed due to heavy rainfall and that he was compelled to rebuild it. He also claimed that the municipal corporation agreed to regularise the new structure upon payment of a compounding fee and that similar charges against the architect were already quashed by the high court. However, the Supreme Court rejected the claims, stating that the appellant acted in conspiracy with municipal officials to create a façade of legality and that the attempt to regularise the building did not absolve him of criminal liability. The court emphasised that the architect's role was limited to preparing designs and did not involve active participation in the conspiracy, making Mohandas's claim for equal treatment untenable. The bench further directed the authorities proceed with appropriate action against the illegal construction and confirmed that the charges under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the IPC were well-founded. Stating that the appeal lacked merit, the court concluded that there was no reason to interfere with the Kerala high court's decision.
News18
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Aamir Khan Names Vishnu Vishal, Jwala Gutta's Daughter In Emotional Ceremony
Sharing emotional pictures from the ceremony, Jwala wrote, 'Our 'Mira'! Couldn't have asked for more!! This journey would have been impossible without u Aamir!! We love you. P.S Thank you for the beautiful and a thoughtful name!!!!" Vishnu's caption read, 'Introducing our MIRA…A big hug to #AamirKhan sir for coming all the way to hyderabad to name our baby. MIRA represents unconditional love and peace. The journey with Aamir sir to this point has been a magical one…" Take a look: Vishnu and Jwala got married in April 2021 in a small, private ceremony in Hyderabad. They were in a relationship for nearly two years before getting married. Vishnu is an actor, and Jwala is a well-known badminton player. On the work front, Vishnu Vishal was last seen in Lal Salaam, a film directed by Aishwarya Rajinikanth. The movie featured an ensemble cast including Rajinikanth, Vikranth, Senthil, and KS Ravikumar. Vishnu played a key role in the film. Next up, he's gearing up for the release of Oho Enthan Baby, which hits theatres on July 11. Apart from that, Vishnu has a busy lineup ahead with projects like Irandu Vaanam, Mohandas, and Aaryan in the pipeline. Big love and congratulations to the new parents.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Chances high for Singapore-flagged ship that caught fire off Kerala coast to sink along with dangerous cargo
Even as the Coast Guard has been continuing efforts to douse a fire on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship MV Wan Hai 503 in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Kerala, the chances for salvaging the ship are a highly arduous task considering the current prevailing situation of the ship. According to K. Mohandas, a former Shipping Secretary, the main challenge involved in salvaging the ship and the dangerous cargo onboard was the report of the ship listing around 10-15 degrees on one side. Second, the fire has not been brought under control a day after the accident due to the challenging weather conditions. The prevailing monsoonal conditions over the Arabian Sea are helpful for spreading and difficult to contain the fire inside the ship. Normally in such a situation, the ship will break up and sink into the sea. Speaking to The Hindu, a senior Union Shipping Ministry source said it is not necessary that all the listed ships would sink along with the cargo. In this case, the firefighting team involved in the exercise could not bring the fire under control until now. We can say anything about the future of the ship and the dangerous cargo onboard the ship only after dousing the fire. However, we are hopeful that the fire could be contained,' he said. As per the cargo manifest released by the Kerala government, 157 containers carry highly dangerous goods. 'Unlike Liberian container ship MSC ELSA 3 carrying more than 640 containers, which initially started tilting on one side, and later sank off the coast of Kochi with hazardous cargo due to the stability issues, we assume that the fire broke out in the latest incident from the inflammable cargo kept onboard the vessel. Only after a detailed investigation could we say more in detail with evidence,' he said. Though both the shipwreck incidents seem to be identical in the gap of a fortnight, the two incidents are totally different and independent. 'We cannot draw a parallel between both incidents, including the reason for the fire in the latest ship and the capsize of the former ship,' said Mr. Mohandas. All the cases are different, and a case-to-case approach has to be adopted. 'In this case, the ship is a Singapore-flagged vessel where the inspections and scrutiny of the vessel are more rigorous than other country-flagged vessels, like vessels registered in Liberia, which is a flag of convenience. The common factor is that anything that spills onto the Arabian Sea from a sinking ship off the coast of Kerala during the period from June to September would invariably and undoubtedly reach the shore of the State due to the effect of the wave transportation triggered by the monsoon, said Mr. Mohandas.
News18
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rono Mukherjee, Kajol And Rani Mukerji's Uncle, Passes Away
Last Updated: Rono Mukherjee, uncle to Kajol and Rani Mukerji, has passed away. Ayan Mukerji and others visited his family to pay respects. He was father to actress Sharbani Mukherjee Sad news has emerged from the Mukherjee family as Rono Mukherjee, uncle to actresses Kajol and Rani Mukerji, passed away on May 28. Rono Mukherjee was a film director primarily known for two films: Tu Hi Meri Zindagi (1965) and Haiwan (1977). His daughter, Sharbani Mukherjee, has appeared in several films, including Pyaar Hai (2003), God Only Knows! (2004), Mohandas (2009), 332 Mumbai to India (2010), and Border (1997). Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and actress Tanishaa Mukherjee, Kajol's younger sister, visited the family residence to pay their respects. Kajol, who shares a close bond with Sharbani Mukherjee, was notably absent, reportedly due to promotional activities for her upcoming film Maa. Kajol has often been seen participating in family celebrations such as the Mukherjees' Durga Puja. Director Ashutosh Gowariker also paid a visit to express his condolences. He shares family ties with the Mukherjees, being married to Sunita Mukherjee, daughter of veteran actor Deb Mukherjee, Ayan Mukerji's father, who passed away in March at the age of 83. Deb Mukherjee had a distinguished career in Hindi cinema, appearing in films such as Aansoo Ban Gaye Phool (1969), Abhinetri (1970), Do Aankhen (1974), Baaton Baaton Mein (1979), and Kaminey (2009). First Published: May 30, 2025, 08:45 IST
Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Rono Mujherjee passes away: All you want to know about veteran filmmaker related to Ayan Mukerji and Kajol
Trigger warning: This article contains mention of death. A couple of months after Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukherjee 's, demise, his uncle Rono Mukherjee also passed away in Mumbai. He breathed his last today, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The reason for his death is yet unknown, but the tragic incident has sent shock waves through the entire Mukherjee family. Soon after, the family members of the Mukerjee family, including the War 2 director, Ashutosh Gowariker, and more, arrived to pay their last respects. Who was Rono Mukherjee? Rono Mukherjee was the father of actress Sharbani Mukherji, known for her appearances in movies like Mohandas, Border, God Only Knows!, and more. He was also a veteran filmmaker who directed two films in his career, Tu Hi Meri Zindagi and Haiwan, which were released in 1965 and 1977, respectively. About Rono Mukherjee's directorial ventures The 1965-released Rono Mukherjee's directorial Tu Hi Meri Zindagi featured his brother Deb Mukherjee, Nivedita, Libi Rana, Salome Roy Kapur, M.B. Shetty, Gajanan Jagirdar, and more in the key roles. The drama film is rated 6.0/10 on IMDb. Meanwhile, his second directorial Haiwan was released in 1977. The musical thriller featured his brother Laxmi Chhaya, Manik Dutt, Padma Khanna, Deb Mukherjee, Prema Narayan, and Nazneen in the key roles. In addition to this, it also had his brother Joy Mukherjee in a special appearance. About Rono Mukherjee's family legacy Albeit Rono Mukherjee led a very low-key life away from media attention, his familial contribution to Indian cinema can never be overlooked. The late director belonged to the respected Mukherjee-Samarth family. His cousins included Ram Mukherjee (Rani Mukerji's father), Shyam Mukherjee, Gitanjali Mukherjee, Subhash Mukherjee, and Sanjoy Mukherjee. He was the brother of Shomu Mukherjee (Kajol's father), Subbir Mukherjee, Joy Mukherjee, and Deb Mukherjee (Ayan Mukherjee's father), all of whom played various significant roles in the Indian film industry. This naturally relates him to several Bollywood names, including Kajol, Rani Mukerji, Tanishaa Mukerji, and filmmaker Ayan Mukerji as their uncle. For the unversed, Rono's father, Sashadhar Mukherjee, was a pioneer producer in Indian cinema, and their cinematic roots span acting, direction, and production. Rono Mukherjee's family members arrive for his last rites Despite incessant Mumbai rains, soon after the demise of Rono Mukherjee, Ayan Mukerji and Tanishaa Mukerji arrived to be with their cousin and actress, Sharbani Mukherji. In a video shared by the paps, the War 2 director came out of his car and held his umbrella. He was followed by Tanishaa, who was also captured while she made her way inside the cremation ground. Both of them were seen in white outfits, while Ayan opted for a white kurta pajama, and Tanishaa was seen in a traditional suit. Watch video Notably, Kajol, who happens to share a close bond with Sharbani Mukherjee, was nowhere to be seen. It seems that the actress couldn't make it to the last rites due to her prior commitments. However, their bond on annual Durga Puja always caught everyone's attention. In addition to this, director Ashutosh Gowariker, accompanied by his wife Sunita Gowariker, also arrived to pay their last respects to Rono Mukherjee. In case you didn't know, Sunita Gowariker is the sister of director Ayan Mukherjee. Sunita was seen in a white coordinated set, and the Lagaan director was seen in a blue shirt paired with denim pants. Watch video It is worth mentioning that the demise of Rono Mukherjee comes as the second shocking news for the Mukherjee family after Ayan Mukerji's father, Deb Mukherjee's, passing. It was only earlier this year, on March 14, 2025, that he left for his heavenly abode at the age of 83 after battling age-related issues. He was last seen in the 2009-released Shahid Kapoor-led Kaminey, which was directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
