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Hans India
3 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
KMF cakes, introduced in variety of flavours, a big hit
Bengaluru: On the occasion of International Milk Day, Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation (KMF) has introduced new products. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) celebrates World Milk Day every year on June 1 to create awareness and awareness about the importance of milk and to promote the dairy sector. In this regard, KMF also celebrated Milk Day. At the same time, KMF Managing Director B Shivaswamy launched 18 new products in three types. Muffins, Bar Cake and Slice Cake, Sponge Vanilla Cake products have been launched. Slice cake has different flavours like Fruit, Vanilla, Pineapple, Choco, Orange. Currently, only 30 and 50 gram slice cakes have been launched in the market. A maximum price of Rs. 10 has been fixed for a 25 gram packet of Sponge Vanilla Cake. Muffins cake, which children love, has come to the market with vanilla, chocolate, pineapple, strawberry and mawa flavours. It has been launched in the market at a price of Rs. 50 for 150 grams of muffins cake. About eight more types of cakes are ready to come to the market. Nandini, a trusted brand of people in the country and abroad, is the prestige of Karnataka. Nandini products that come to the market without compromising on quality have become the favourite of the people. For this reason, KMF's products are giving a tough time to private enterprises. Today, new products have been added to this. KMF conducted a Paneer cooking competition on the occasion of International Milk Day. Murali of Oggarane Dabbi fame and his wife Suchitra were the judges for this competition. Prizes were distributed to the winners.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Framed: Department orders inquiry into wrongful probe
DJ Halli Police Station Disciplinary inquiry Once named as Accused No 3 in a drug case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Murali has been officially discharged by the court after it was found that he had been falsely implicated. The case, registered at the, has now triggered an internal inquiry into potential lapses and misconduct by the investigating case, filed under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act, involves charges related to possession and trade of ganja (cannabis) in commercial quantity. The law carries a minimum punishment of 10 years, which may extend up to 20 years, along with a fine starting from `1 the police arrested an African national, Sonu (A1), and later named Murali and another person as absconding co-accused. A chargesheet filed in July 2023 alleged that all three were involved in the drug during proceedings at the Additional City Civil and Sessions Court (NDPS Special Court), the judge noted serious flaws in the investigation. Sonu's statement mentioned an African accomplice and a man named Murali, but there was no specific identification of Murali as drugs were recovered from Murali, and his name appeared only in the final report, without any evidence or investigation records linking him to the crime. The court questioned how police obtained his full address without any formal inquiry or judge criticised the lack of effort to trace or interrogate Murali, stating that his inclusion in the case appeared baseless and lawyer argued that his client was falsely implicated due to a personal dispute. He told the court that Murali was involved in a matrimonial case, and his wife, allegedly related to a senior police officer, may have influenced the case against him as a form of court found no prima facie evidence against Murali, accepted the defence's arguments, and officially discharged him from the case. The Non-Bailable Warrants issued against him were also had first filed a formal complaint with the Commissioner of Police and the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) on October 30, 2023, seeking clarity on the his discharge, he submitted a second complaint on March 18, reiterating his concerns and requesting clarity on the response, officials confirmed that they have acknowledged the court's verdict and forwarded the matter for departmental action against the officer responsible for wrongly implicating him. A disciplinary inquiry has also been initiated.'I suffered a lot, my unwell and aged parents went through mental harassment, and I lost my dignity in the community because of the police brutality. I will file a defamation case and ensure justice is served. This is not about financial compensation; that's why I'm going ahead with criminal defamation. This kind of harassment of innocent people must stop,' he said while speaking to BM.
Singapore Law Watch
23-05-2025
- Business
- Singapore Law Watch
Singapore's alternative dispute resolution ecosystem must evolve to stay relevant: Murali
Singapore's alternative dispute resolution ecosystem must evolve to stay relevant: Murali Source: Straits Times Article Date: 23 May 2025 Author: Zaihan Mohamed Yusof This will ensure businesses have certainty amid a volatile world, says Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai. Hubs for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) must evolve to deliver certainty and the rule of law for businesses amid the volatile global landscape. In a speech on May 22 to about 200 delegates at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference, Minister of State for Law and Transport Murali Pillai said Singapore aims to navigate the complex and dynamic global environment in three ways – upholding the rule of law, innovation and creating partnerships. On the rule of law, Mr Murali said Singapore is a strong proponent of multilateralism, noting that the Republic had signed and ratified a number of key international conventions, including the New York Convention, the Hague Choice of Court Convention and the Singapore Convention on Mediation. He said these instruments enhance the enforceability of arbitral awards, court judgments and mediated settlement agreements across borders. Mr Murali highlighted the most recent addition – the Singapore Convention on Mediation, which currently has 18 parties and 57 signatories, including many countries from Asean and Asia. 'We hope that more countries will sign and ratify the convention, allowing mediation to become a truly effective and trusted means for resolving cross-border disputes – complementing arbitration as a key pillar of international dispute resolution,' he said. Speaking at the conference, held at the Pan Pacific Singapore and jointly organised by the Law Society of Singapore and LawAsia (The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific), Mr Murali said that Singapore must consistently innovate, improve and create better ways to meet global needs. He said changes were made to introduce a framework for fee agreements to align the ADR landscape in Singapore with practices and developments on the international front. Singapore has also embraced technology, with the Singapore International Mediation Centre offering the use of the Mediation Artificial Intelligence Assistant. The tool allows users to quickly make sense of large volumes of information, including generating a chronology of events, outlining the roles of individuals, providing a table of common positions and differences between parties, and summarising the documents and data provided by parties. Mr Murali said Singapore recognises that it cannot operate in isolation because of the international nature of the disputes. At the government-to-government level, he noted that the Ministry of Law has signed memorandums of understanding with counterparts around the world. ADR institutions here have also collaborated with foreign ADR institutions, trade bodies, bar associations, hearing centres and law schools to exchange knowledge and best practices. Mr Murali said ADR institutions in Singapore have an international board, court and panel from both common law and civil law jurisdictions. 'Just as Singapore is integrated into the global trading system, our ADR ecosystem must also be globally connected. 'To this end, we have liberalised our dispute resolution regime,' he added, noting that parties can appoint counsel, arbitrators and mediators of any nationality. In his speech, Mr Murali said he is optimistic that globalisation is here to stay, though in a different form, with new ties forged between like-minded jurisdictions. He said he was especially confident about the future of Asia, noting that three of the top five largest economies in the world are in Asia – China, Japan and India. 'Asean, as a collective bloc, is around the same size as India. This region is dynamic and full of promise. The Asia-Pacific is home to over 60 per cent of the world's youth aged 15 to 24, representing not only a significant source of talent but also a growing base of consumers. 'With an expanding middle class and increasing urbanisation, we are witnessing a surge in infrastructure development and economic activity. And where business thrives, so too does demand for legal and dispute resolution services. There is room for all of us to benefit from this growth,' he added. Legal experts speaking to The Straits Times on the sidelines of the event said new trends are emerging in the ADR environment. One of the delegates at the conference, Mr See Chern Yang, director of dispute resolution at Drew & Napier, told ST: 'We are starting to see more commercial disputes, especially now... cross-border, commercial disputes between two parties of different countries getting through the mediation system. 'We are also starting to see a trend of what we call pre-commencement mediation, which means even before the case is found in the court, before litigation commences, parties with their lawyers collectively decide, 'let's mediate'.' Parties from around the world have chosen Singapore as the dispute resolution forum, even when the dispute has no direct connection with Singapore. In the latest Queen Mary University of London and White & Case's International Arbitration Survey, Singapore continues to rank among the top four most preferred seats of arbitration across all regions, including Africa and Latin America. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre has received cases from parties in 110 jurisdictions. Mr Shyam Divan, president of LawAsia, said ADR can bring cost savings and more efficiency to feuding parties. In international trade disruptions, such as during the Covid-19 pandemic, parties may find themselves having a problem that needs to be solved quickly. Mr Divan told ST: 'So in situations like that, I think ADR, without having to go through the court system, is much more efficient – either through the arbitration or the mediation route – in trying to have a solution that is acceptable to two sides.' He added that he sees mediated settlements gaining popularity. Mr Murali, who will be appointed Senior Minister of State for Law and Transport on May 23, told ST about his new role of 'being a team player in the team captained by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong'. 'The goal is simple but difficult – to win the match to secure our country's future at local, national and international levels,' he said. Source: The Straits Times © SPH Media Limited. Permission required for reproduction. Print
Straits Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Singapore's dispute resolution ecosystem must evolve to stay relevant: Murali
Mr Murali Pillai, Minister of State for Law and Transport, speaking at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference on May 22. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN SINGAPORE – Hubs for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) must evolve to remain relevant to businesses, to deliver certainty and rule of law amid the volatile global landscape. In a speech on May 22 to about 200 delegates at the Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference, Mr Murali Pillai, Minister of State for Law and Transport, said Singapore aims to navigate the complex and dynamic global environment in three ways – upholding the rule of law, innovation and creating partnerships. On the rule of law, Mr Murali said Singapore is a strong proponent of multilateralism, noting that the Republic had signed and ratified a number of key international conventions, including the New York Convention, the Hague Choice of Court Convention, and the Singapore Convention on Mediation. He said these instruments enhance the enforceability of arbitral awards, court judgments, and mediated settlement agreements across borders. Mr Murali highlighted the most recent addition - the Singapore Convention on Mediation, which currently has 18 parties and 57 signatories, including many progressive countries from ASEAN and Asia. 'We hope that more countries will sign and ratify the Convention, allowing mediation to become a truly effective and trusted means for resolving cross-border disputes – complementing arbitration as a key pillar of international dispute resolution,' he said. Speaking at the conference, jointly organised by the Law Society of Singapore and LawAsia (The Law Association for Asia and the Pacific), held at the Pan Pacific Singapore, Mr Murali said Singapore must consistently innovate, improve, and create better ways to meet global needs. He noted changes were made to introduce a framework for fee agreements, to align the ADR landscape in Singapore with practices and developments on the international front. Singapore also embraced technology, with the Singapore International Mediation Centre (SIMC) offering the use of the Mediation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Assistant. The tool allows users to quickly make sense of large volumes of information, including generating a chronology of events, outlining the roles of individuals, providing a table of common positions and differences between parties, and summarising the documents and data provided by parties Mr Murali said because of the international nature of the disputes, Singapore recognises that it cannot operate in isolation. At the government-to-government level, he noted that the Ministry of Law has signed memorandum of understanding with counterparts around the world. ADR institutions have also collaborated with foreign ADR institutions, trade bodies, bar associations, hearing centres and law schools, to exchange knowledge and best practices. Mr Murali said ADR institutions in Singapore have an international Board, Court and panel from both common law and civil law jurisdictions. 'Just as Singapore is integrated into the global trading system, our ADR ecosystem must also be globally connected. 'To this end, we have liberalised our dispute resolution regime,' he added, noting that parties can appoint counsel, arbitrators and mediators of any nationality. In his speech, Mr Murali said he is optimistic that globalisation is here to stay, though in a different form, with new ties forged between like-minded jurisdictions. He said he was especially confident about the future of Asia, noting that three of the top five largest economies in the world are in Asia – China, Japan and India. 'ASEAN, as a collective bloc, is around the same size as India. This region is dynamic and full of promise. 'The Asia-Pacific is home to over 60 per cent of the world's youth aged 15 to 24, representing not only a significant source of talent, but also a growing base of consumers. 'With an expanding middle class and increasing urbanisation, we are witnessing a surge in infrastructure development and economic activity. 'And where business thrives, so too does demand for legal and dispute resolution services. There is room for all of us to benefit from this growth,' he added. Legal experts speaking to The Straits Times at the sideline of the event said new trends are emerging in the ADR environment. One of the delegates at the conference, Mr See Chern Yang, director of dispute resolution at Drew & Napier, told The Straits Times: 'We are starting to see more commercial disputes, especially now... cross border, commercial disputes between two parties of different countries getting through the mediation system. 'We are also starting to see a trend of what we call pre-commencement mediation, which means even before the case is found in the court, before litigation commences, parties with their lawyers collectively decide, 'let's mediate'.' Mr See Chern Yang, director of dispute resolution at Drew & Napier, said that they are starting to see more commercial disputes, especially now. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN Parties from around the world have chosen Singapore as the dispute resolution forum , even when the dispute has no direct connection with Singapore. In the latest Queen Mary University of London and White & Case's International Arbitration Survey, Singapore continues to rank amongst the top four most preferred seats of arbitration across all regions, including Africa and Latin America. The Singapore International Arbitration Centre has received cases from parties from 110 jurisdictions. Mr Shyam Divan, president of LawAsia, said ADR can bring cost-savings and be more efficient to feuding parties. In international trade disruptions, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, parties may find themselves having a problem which needs to be solved quickly. Mr Divan told ST: 'So in situations like that, I think ADR, without having to go through the court system, is much more efficient – either through the arbitration or the mediation route – in trying to have a solution which is acceptable to two sides.' He added that he sees mediated settlements gaining popularity. Mr Shyam Divan, president of LawAsia, said ADR can bring cost-savings and be more efficient to feuding parties. ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN Mr Murali, who will be appointed Senior Minister of State for both portfolios from May 23 , told ST about his new role as 'being a team player in the team captained by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong'. He said: 'The goal is simple but difficult – to win the match to secure our country's future at local, national and international levels.' Zaihan Mohamed Yusof is senior crime correspondent at The Straits Times. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Hepatitis deaths: Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital denies medical negligence
T'puram: Rejecting medical negligence allegations by the parents of two Kollam-based girls, who died of Hepatitis A, Thiruvananthapuram medical college hospital superintendent said the children were given adequate care and the disease was diagnosed as soon as they were hospitalised. Neethu, 15, daughter of Murali from Cherikonam near Kannanalloor, died while undergoing treatment at the medical college hospital on Sunday, while her sister Meenakshi, 19, passed away earlier last Friday. Their brother Ambadi, 10, is presently undergoing treatment at KIMS Hospital. Meanwhile, their father alleged that the hospital didn't provide proper treatment to his daughters, and their deaths were due to medical negligence. Murali alleged that hospital staff shifted Neethu to a ventilator only after Meenakshi's death, but her health had deteriorated by then. Had they been given adequate treatment on time, their lives could have been saved, he added. "Why was such cruelty done? It wouldn't have happened to a rich family. I am poor and no one would have questioned," said Murali. The children were admitted to the hospital on May 13 and 14 with fever, vomiting and stomach pain, and the general medicine department gave them expert care, said hospital superintendent Dr B S Sunilkumar. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Top 25 Most Beautiful Women In The World Articles Vally Undo "Examination and lab tests found they were affected by fast-worsening Hepatitis A, and their liver was affected first. The medical gastro and nephrology departments held plasma exchange therapy, but there was no progress in their health. Their parents were informed about their worsening condition and recommended a liver transplant. Meanwhile, their health deteriorated further, and they were given ventilator facilities. While undergoing treatment, both died, and a postmortem was held on one of them to identify the exact cause of death," he said.
