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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
5 WB women rescued from prostitution
Hubballi: Police rescued five women from a hotel where prostitution was allegedly taking place on Friday. Police commissioner N Shashikumar stated that a raid was conducted at the hotel in Hosur, acting on a tip-off given by Mysuru-based Odanadi Seva Samsthe. "Five women from West Bengal were rescued, and five persons, including the hotel manager, staff, and a customer, were detained," he added. Odanadi founder Stanley mentioned that prostitution was occurring on the second floor of the hotel. "They reserved the ground floor and first floor for customers. Thousands of condoms distributed by the Tamil Nadu health department were seen on the second floor. They also built a tunnel in the toilet, to hide or escape from there. A customer was hiding there during our raid," he said. He added that he informed Nagalaxmi Choudhari, chairman of the Karnataka State Women Rights Commission, about the incident.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Revving up excitement: Automobile aficionados flock to Times Mobility Utsav in Hubballi
Hubballi: The Times Mobility Utsav, organised by The Times of India at Hotel Naveen, Hubballi, is attracting automobile enthusiasts. Inaugurating the two-day Utsav, Basavaraj Horatti, chairman of the Karnataka legislative council, slipped into nostalgia, sharing that he has retained his three cars since 1983. "My first purchase was an Ambassador, which I still use often. Since it is my lucky car, I use it during my election campaigns. Later, I bought an Innova in 2007 and a Qualis in 2014. Though I own advanced cars now, my sentiments do not allow me to part with the older ones," he shared. He visited all the stalls and launched Tata's all new Altroz car for the first time in North Karnataka. He attentively listened to the new technologies and facilities installed in the new cars. Being a farmer, he appreciated cars like Isuzu's S-Cab Z, which is meant for tough jobs, and Toyota's Hilux. Police commissioner N Shashi kumar observed the safety measures in modern cars and said customers should understand the safety features installed in their vehicles. "Nowadays, almost all automobile companies are giving priority to safety and security. Such expos are useful to sensitise customers on the same," he commented. MLA Mahesh Tenginakai Was delighted to see Royal Enfield bikes, including models like the Classic 350 and Bullet 350. He sat on them and enjoyed the updated versions of the bikes. He enthusiastically enquired about the Volvo C40 Recharge and XC60 cars. He also checked out Mercedes' New GLA car for its comfort level. Former CM and Belagavi sitting MP Jagadish Shettar commented that the expo saves customers from visiting various showrooms. "As they get information on all vehicles under one roof, it will be easy for them to choose a vehicle as per their need and taste," he opined. Serial entrepreneur Naveen Jha commented that such expos boost the automobile industry and the economy of the region. "Especially youngsters have an opportunity to see electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles. Apart from all companies' stalls, the stall of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is helpful to check the authenticity of the product with ISI mark, Hallmark, BIS certification, and it also shares information on how to register a complaint regarding the quality of products or misuse of the mark," he shared. Satish Patil, a high school teacher, said the expo conveyed that even middle-class people can own a car within their budget. "As Canara Bank has also installed a stall, bank officials explained the loan facility," he noted. Ather company attracted people by showcasing its e-bike Ritza, while Maruti Suzuki displayed the Nexa Jimmy 4-seater and Baleno. Other cars like BMW The 3, The X3; External, Urban Cruiser, Hyryder, and Mahindra's BE6 were displayed at the expo. Sunday Last Day The Times Mobility Utsav is a unique platform, bringing together leading automobile brands to showcase their latest models to the right customers, all under one roof. From luxury vehicles, SUVs, MUVs, and mid-size sedans to bikes, EVs, scooters, and fuel-efficient passenger vehicles, the expo is featuring over 15 top automobile brands. Canara Bank is offering attractive financing options for buyers during the expo, which will close on Sunday by 6 pm at Naveen Hotel.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
28 cases filed for inciting fear on social media
Hubballi: Police commissioner N Shashikumar has said they have been keeping a watch on rowdy sheeters who are using social media for their many as 28 separate cases were registered at 15 police stations across twin cities, targeting 58 rowdy sheeters and taking down 700 social media accounts, Shashikumar said here on Wednesday. Cases were registered for inciting fear on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. In some of these cases, they will take action to arrest the individuals took action against 1,700 rowdies by classifying them as A, B and C. They already wrote bonds against 1,158 people as a precautionary measure and issued deportation orders against 52 people, he said they took action against those using sword and other weapons for personal glory. These individuals are trying to lure young people into the world of crime and create an atmosphere of fear by gathering supporters in protests and religious programmes. They are attempting to instil fear among students on school and college said child protection is not only the responsibility of departments but everyone's responsibility. Recently, a girl died due to sexual assault. In April 2023, in a case where a 26-year-old man raped a 7-year-old child, the Pocso court sentenced him to 5 years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 15,000. A cash reward of Rs 10,000 was given to the investigating officer and staff of Kasabapet police station in connection with the case.
