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Time of India
17-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Blood donation camp organised to support armed forces
Mysuru: KPCC Working President and senior Congress MLA Tanveer Sait organised a mega blood donation camp on Saturday at Beedi Workers' Hospital in Kalyanagiri to show solidarity with the Indian armed forces and donated blood. The event was supported by Jeevadhara Blood Bank, district administration, and district health department. The event was held to celebrate the success of Operation Sindoor . The camp aimed to convey a strong message of national unity and support for the country's soldiers guarding its borders. The police department, labour organisations, beedi workers, NCC, Soldiers' Welfare Association, Retired Soldiers' Association, and Congress party workers were part of this blood donation drive. Speaking on the occasion, Sait emphasised the unwavering commitment of citizens to stand by the nation and its soldiers. "Our soldiers protect us and our country day and night, standing guard at the borders. We are fully committed to supporting any decision taken by our country's leadership against enemy nations. Through this massive blood donation drive, we are sending a clear message that we stand united with our nation in any challenging situation," he said. Approximately 25% of the collected blood will be supplied to govt institutions, while plans are under way to send the remaining blood to military hospitals to support injured soldiers. DC G Lakshmikantha Reddy and others were present.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Mega blood donation camp held in Mysuru in honour of Indian soldiers
A mega blood donation camp was held at the Beedi Workers' Hospital in Mysuru on Saturday in honour of the Indian soldiers during Operation Sindoor. Organised jointly by the district administration, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and various blood banks at the initiative of MLA for Narasimharaja Tanveer Sait, the blood camp saw enthusiastic participation from residents, shopkeepers, and citizens. A large number of men and women voluntarily donated their blood. The initiative was not only aimed at bolstering the morale of the armed forces, but also to display unity in contributing blood that can be used to save the lives of patients. Speaking to reporters, Mr. Sait said several college students and the Youth Congress workers had voluntarily donated their blood as part of the camp. Priests belonging to different religions blessed the camp and people belonging to all religions had donated their blood for the cause, he said. Expressing satisfaction over the enthusiasm to donate blood, Mr. Sait said most blood donation camps typically see around 20 to 40 donors. However, arrangements had been made at the camp for a total of 75 people to donate blood in one round. Deputy Commissioner Lakshmikanth Reddy, District Health Officer Kumaraswamy, former Mayor and Karnataka Exhibition Authority (KEA) chairperson Ayub Khan were also present on the occasion. 'More than 500 units of blood were collected during the mega blood donation,' said Dr. Kumaraswamy.
United News of India
15-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
SC quashes ECIR against retired IPS officer MS Jaffar Sait
New Delhi, May 15 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer M S Jaffar Sait, effectively putting an end to money laundering proceedings initiated against him under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). A bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, reviewed a report submitted by the Registrar General of the Madras High Court, revealing procedural irregularities in the High Court's handling of the case. The Supreme Court noted that the division bench of the Madras High Court had quashed the ECIR on August 21, 2024, but then inexplicably listed the matter for re-hearing on August 23, 2024, without issuing formal notice to the parties involved an action that drew strong objection from Sait's counsel. The ECIR was originally registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), alleging that Sait had illegally acquired a Tamil Nadu Housing Board plot in 2011. However, the foundational corruption case, filed by the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC), was quashed by the High Court in 2019 nullifying the predicate offence essential for maintaining the PMLA charges. The case took an unusual turn when, after passing the final order on August 21, the division bench of Justices S M Subramaniam and V Sivagnanam listed the case for re-hearing two days later, without issuing notice. Senior Advocate T Mohan, appearing for Sait, argued that recalling a final judgment without adhering to principles of natural justice was impermissible. On September six, 2024, the apex court intervened, staying the High Court's recall order and directing the Registrar General to provide a procedural account of the events. The Registrar's report confirmed that a final order had indeed been passed on August 21, and that the case status had shown it as disposed of until oral directions were later given to relist it. After examining the report, the Supreme Court held that the High Court erred by failing to give Sait an opportunity to be heard before attempting to recall its final order. "If the Division Bench intended to recall the order passed on August 21, elementary principles of natural justice required the Bench to issue notice to the parties, especially the appellant, to show cause as to why the final order should not be recalled," the Court stated. Further strengthening Sait's case, the Supreme Court noted that all predicate offences against him and the other accused had been quashed by separate High Court orders, including a final order dated April four, 2025, which disposed of the complaint against the last remaining accused. In conclusion, the Supreme Court ruled that since no predicate offence now remained, the ECIR could not be sustained. "Thus, the scenario which emerges today is that the predicate offence does not survive in the sense that it has been quashed against all the accused," the Court observed. However, the Bench clarified that should the order quashing the predicate offence be set aside in the future, the ED would be at liberty to seek restoration of the ECIR. UNI SNG SS
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Govt to allow absent students to write SSLC exam 2: MLA Tanveer Sait
Mysuru: KPCC working president and Narasimharaja MLA Tanveer Sait said on Monday that state govt is allowing all those students who were absent for SSLC exam 1 to appear for the SSLC exam 2. "Officials will visit the residences of such students and encourage them to write exam 2," he after performing the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of five classrooms at a cost of about Rs 99.7 lakh at KPS School in Rajendra Nagar, he stated that Mysuru's performance in the SSLC and II PUC final examinations comes as a mixed bag. "But our district is known for quality education. It is more important than the district position at the state level," he stated that state govt is committed to providing all basic facilities to the govt school. Sait, who is also the former education minister, said he is against the grace marks to help students clear the examination. He also stated that mother tongue education needs to be strengthened. He expressed concerns over students failing in their mother tongue subject. "Ideally, we must ensure quality education in the mother tongue at the primary school level, which will help students study easily," he said.
New Indian Express
22-04-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Dream Knock
The IPL fever has set its grip firmly into the country and beyond. For months, cricket fans in the country will be divided by team allegiances, yet united by the passion that the competition inculcates among cricket lovers of all generations. This short-lived festivity that India thrives on is enough to rouse youngsters from every walk of life into trying their hand at the game. The Karnataka Institute of Cricket (KIOC), Gangadhar Chetty Road, recently invited Phil Salt, a right-handed batter for RCB, for a guest class. 'Yes, undoubtedly there is a surge,' says Irfan Sait, director of KIOC, asserting that the increased influx is notable. Yogi P, coach and coordinator at Brijesh Patel Cricket Academy (BPCA), Lavelle Road, seconds this, mentioning that the influx so far this year has been 'impressive', adding, 'The thrill of the tournament inspires many young cricketers to hone their skills and pursue their passion.' As fevers come, so do they go. It is understandable, like the short lives of hobbies that many pick up, that not everyone possesses the tenacity to carry through. The IPL frenzy is enough of an injection of adrenaline, but how long does it last, especially for the aspiring bunch? 'We work hard to retain their interest. Some of them realise that it's not so easy and quit,' Sait rues, but adds, 'Since ours is an annual membership they do last at least a year.' Yogi asserts that a similar, supportive environment is at play at BPCA. 'Our coaching team works closely with each student to set realistic goals and provide constructive feedback. This approach helps our students stay motivated and focussed on their long-term objectives,' he says. The rise of the IPL and its proliferation throughout Indian households has made cricket into a bigger mass-culture commodity than ever. Its cons are clear as day; as a vocal Sait mentions, 'The technique and traditions of this glorious game have been compromised. [Now] it is all about strike rates and power hitting.' Nevertheless, the need to make the IPL further accessible has given rise to the WPL – Women's Premier League – enthusing young and teenage girls across the nation in far greater numbers than before. According to Sait, 'The heartening feature is that parents are encouraging their daughters as young as five years old, to enrol.' Yogi observes, 'The introduction of the WPL has been a game-changer for women's cricket. We've seen a substantial increase in female joinees at our academy, with many young girls inspired by the talented women cricketers competing in the WPL,' continuing, 'Our coaching team is committed to providing equal opportunities and support to our female students.' A key factor to consider is that not all who are inspired by the glam and glitter of the IPL or the WPL, come from backgrounds that can offer the resources for them to tap into their full potential. Any game – or institute – is as good as it is accessible. Despite the rampant inequity that pervades Indian cricket in terms of caste, religion, and socioeconomic status, a handful of academies are trying to create a system of equal opportunity, supporting a level playing field. Like Sait's assertion of talent, not class, being the relevant category at KIOC with over 200 cricketers enjoying fully-covered scholarships, Yogi attests to a similar culture existing at BPCA, mentioning, 'Our academy nurtures talent from all backgrounds. We offer scholarships and financial aid to deserving students, ensuring that they have access to top-notch coaching and facilities.'
