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Devotees Throng ISKCON Temple In Bengaluru On Occasion Of Janmashtami

By LokMarg 6th September 2023

Devotees flocked to the ISKCON temple in Bengaluru on the occasion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami on Wednesday.

Devotees were seen offering prayers at the renowned ISKON temple. The idols of Radha Krishna were decorated with flower petals and leaves.

The ISKON temple in Bengaluru is one of the largest Krishna temples in the world.

Janmashtami is also being celebrated in other parts of the country with equal fervour.

Hundreds of kids from a nursery school in Siliguri under the Darjeeling district of West Bengal celebrated Janmashtami on Wednesday morning.

“While few kids dressed up like Lord Krishna and Radha, many carried flutes wearing peacock feathers on their foreheads. The school children enjoyed themselves by performing dance and breaking handi,” said Bivha Surika, a teacher at a nursery school.

The teachers also informed the children about the significance of Janmashtami and distributed pencils, erasers and chocolates among the students.

A five-day-long Janmashtami fair commenced in Rajkot on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Tourism, The fair is being held at Race Course Ground, Rajkot. “It commenced on September 5 and will continue until September 9, and the timings are from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM,” they said.

The Janmashtami fair also called Lokmela, Saurashtra’s biggest fair, is held in Rajkot every year during the Satam-Aathma festival on the occasion of Janmashtami, they added. Janmashtami celebrations also began in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

This fair starts on the sixth day of the festival and lasts for five days till Dasham, an official said.

Meanwhile, in a first, the Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde plans to organise a “Pro Govinda” competition, with cash prizes, for this year’s ‘Dahi Handi’, an event associated with the Hindu festival of Janmashtami, state Industries Minister Uday Samant said on Saturday. (ANI)

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Shah Inaugurates Aviation Security Control Centre For Airports

By LokMarg 22nd July 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the newly established Aviation Security Control Centre (ASCC) at CISF Campus Mahipalpur in the national capital.

DG CISF Sheel Vardhan Singh, Tapan Kumar Deka, Director, IB, Zulfiquar Hasan, Director General BCAS, and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
The CISF was inducted at airports for the first time in February 2000. After two decades, currently, CISF is providing security cover to 66 airports out of 134 operational airports in the country, including extremely busy and hypersensitive airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Jammu, Srinagar, and Amritsar.

In order to monitor the security functions and resource utilization on a real-time basis, Security Operations Control Centres (SOCCs) are functional at every airport.

These SOCCs serve as nerve/nodal centre for the collection and dissemination of important information 24×7, especially during contingencies.

Over a period of time, due to increased air traffic and passenger load, current security scenario, evolving nature of threat perceptions and geographical spread of airports across the country, a need was felt for centralised monitoring of incidents and events occurring at airports to resolve them on a real-time basis.

To fulfil the aforesaid requirement, CISF has established a Modern state-of-art centralised Aviation Security Control Centre, integrating the SOCCs of all 66 airports.

The control centre is also equipped with cutting-edge technologies like a data centre, R-D Lab and War room.

The salient features of the centre include 24×7 real-time data monitoring and trend analysis of passengers and air traffic.

“This facility will provide realistic input about pax traffic at a given point of time and help in mobilising the resources for optimum utilisation. Some of the aspects covered are- Bomb threat calls, VVIP movement highlights, major incidents, pax clearance time, utilisation of security gadgets, queue management system etc,” the CISF said.

All 66 airports are now connected through VPN and IP telephonic systems and can be accessed at any point of time by the senior officers during the time of any contingent situation.

The CISF further said that the centre will also perform the trend analysis of real-time data to enhance the effectiveness of decision-making at higher levels.

“Research will be done on advanced and AI-based aviation security equipment available worldwide, with comparative analysis of different equipment and its applicability at Indian airports. Resolution of social media feedback by monitoring popular social sites,” it said, adding that the newly established ASCC will play an important role in its quest to play a greater role in aviation security and the future of the force. (ANI)

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Learning From Us: AAP Taunts Cong Over Free Bus Ride In Karnataka

By LokMarg 11th June 2023

Reacting to the Rahul Gandhi tweet that the Karnataka Government has fulfilled another guarantee after free bus travel for women came into effect, Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha on Sunday said that India’s oldest party is taking notes from the country’s youngest.

Raghav Chadha said that the schemes implemented by Congress in Karnataka were first introduced by Aam Aadmi Party as ‘Kejriwal ki Guarantee’.

In this regard, Raghav Chadha took to Twitter and said, “The Kejriwal Effect. India’s oldest political party is taking notes from India’s youngest. ‘Kejriwal ki Guarantee’ was first introduced by AAP, and the scheme has now been implemented by Congress in Karnataka.”

Earlier today Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that this step will empower the women and boost their savings.

“Free bus travel for every woman in Karnataka from today – Another guarantee fulfilled! Empowerment of women and economic savings – our responsibility, their right, Congress government will fulfil,” Rahul Gandhi tweeted.

Earlier the five ‘main’ guarantees, which Congress promised to fulfil after coming to power in Karnataka, were 200 units of free power to all households (Gruha Jyoti); Rs 2,000 monthly assistance to the woman head of every family (Gruha Lakshmi); 10 kg of rice free to every member of a BPL household (Anna Bhagya); Rs 3,000 every month for unemployed graduate youth and Rs 1,500 for unemployed diploma holders (both in the age group of 18-25) for two years (Yuva Nidhi) and free travel for women in public transport buses (Uchita Prayana). (ANI)

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Karnataka Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme For Women

By LokMarg 11th June 2023

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday launched free travel scheme for women in Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) under ‘Shakti Yojana’.

The free travel for women in KSRTC and BMTC buses was part of the Congress manifesto for the Karnataka Assembly elections.

Karnataka Transport Minister, Ramalinga Reddy briefed people about the Shakti Yojana Scheme.

The Minister said that the smart cards for free bus travel would be granted after three months.

“Three months will be there to apply for the smart passes. Smart passes will not breach any privacy. People in rural areas can reach out to help centres for those who dont have access to online mediums. The government is launching the Shakthi scheme today,” he said.

Reddy also added that the aim of the Shakthi scheme was to prioritise the easy and safe travel of women commuters.

“The ease of travel for women is the priority,” the Minister said

On the occasion of the launch of the free bus service, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala took to Twitter and asserted that Congress fulfilled its commitment to offer free bus travel.

“Shakti’ – the Congress Guarantee rolls in Karnataka today – Guaranteeing free travel in buses to Women across the State. Congress is truth! Congress is commitment! Congress stands with people,” tweeted Surjewala.

Karnataka Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa expressed his happiness on the launch of the Shakti Scheme and said that all the schemes promised by Congress in the state would have been implemented by August 15.

“We are very happy we are launching Shakti for all women of all ages. We have already started executing one by one. By August 15, all schemes will be implemented. We will start delivering as we promised,” he said.

The Minister also stated that the Congress manifesto promised the provision of buses for the state’s children and that more buses will be introduced.

“I have got 1.20 crore children upto 12th standard. I want them to avail of this service. In our manifesto, we had promised this. We will be adding more buses. Our target is 15,000 buses. We want them to avail all facilities,” said the Education Minister.

Amid the launch of the Shakti Yojana Scheme, a mixed reaction has come to the fore from the people of Bengaluru.

The majority of the women expressed their delight and said that providing free bus transportation to women will benefit everyone.

However, others said that offering free bus travel would make people lazy.

“I do not need a free ride on a government bus. Now they have put some other conditions for it. I am against it,” said a woman commuter. (ANI)

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Anushka Virat south indian food with parents

Anushka Virat Relishes South Indian Food With Parents

By LokMarg 22nd April 2023

Anushka Sharma is back in her hometown Bengaluru and she spent some quality time savouring delicious South-Indian food on Saturday. She was accompanied by her husband Virat Kohli, her parents and other family friends.

Anushka took to Instagram stories to share the updates with her fans. In the first frame, she shared a picture of the famous food joint in Bengaluru where she had lunch with her family.

Then she posted pictures of dosa, halwa, Vada and some yummy ice cream too from the popular ice cream parlour of Bengaluru.

There’s a full-house frame for the fans too, where Anushka was joined by her parents, Virat and other friends.

The official Instagram handle of the food joint shared a gratitude note saying, “It was lovely hosting you @virat.kohli and your family! Looking forward to your next visit.”

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will take on Rajasthan Royals on Sunday in Bangalore.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka will be seen essaying the role of the iconic Indian pace bowler Jhulan Goswami in the much-talked-about film ‘Chakda Xpress’. The final release date of the film is still awaited. (ANI)

Kohli Shares Post Workout Selfie

By LokMarg 22nd April 2023

Virat Kohli is one of the fittest athletes in the world. He hardly skips a visit to the gym.

Despite a hectic IPL schedule, he manages to work out.
On Friday, Kohli took to Instagram Story and shared a post-workout selfie.

The sweat on his face clearly indicated how much he loves exercising.

“No days off (flexed biceps emoji),” he simply captioned the post.

Kohli is currently busy playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the 16th edition of IPL. He has scored the most IPL runs. In 228 matches, he has scored 6844 runs at an average of 36.60. He has 47 fifties and five centuries under his belt. His strike rate is 129.67 and his highest score in IPL is 113. The best season of IPL for Virat came in 2016 when he achieved a record of making the most runs by any individual in a season.

He scored 973 runs at an average of 81.08 and a strike rate of 152.03, which consisted of four tons and seven fifties.

Now it’s to see whether Kohli and his team will be able to lift IPL trophy or not. (ANI)

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M’rashtra: Over 40 Vehicles Damaged In Accident At Pune-Bengaluru Highway

By LokMarg 21st November 2022

Over 40 vehicles were severely damaged in a tragic road accident that occurred in Pune on Sunday evening, officials said.

The accident took place on the Pune-Bengaluru highway.

“A major road accident occurred at Navale bridge on the Pune-Bengaluru highway in Pune in which about 48 vehicles got damaged. Rescue teams from the Pune Fire Brigade and Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) have reached the spot,” said Pune Fire Brigade officials.

The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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K’taka Min Inspect Preparations For Modi’s Rally On Nov 11

By LokMarg 22nd October 2022

Three ministers of the state government visited the BIA on Saturday and inspected the progress of the preparation with regard to the public address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 11.

Dr. CN Ashwath Narayan, Minister and Vice-Chairperson of Kempe Gowda Heritage Area Development Authority, member of the Authority Minister R Ashoka, and Bangalore Rural district in-charge minister Dr. K Sudhakar visited the spot on the instructions of Chief Minister Basavaraja Bommai.
They also discussed the suitable venue for the public address by the Prime Minister. They visited the “Arena Complex’ spread in 40 acres which is in proximity to the statue and the other venue near the airport railway station.

“They opined that the place near the railway station is quite far off from the statue from where the statue is not visible. They felt “Arena” from where the Kempe Gowda statue is visible was a suitable venue for the public address by the Prime Minister. However, the final decision would be taken after consulting with the Chief Minister,” an official statement said.

Minister Sudhakar tweeted, “On November 11, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi will unveil the ‘Statue of Progress’ of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda and perform Bhumi Puja for the construction of the theme park. For that, the work of collecting holy dead is already in progress across the state.”

“The foresight of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda, the builder of Bangalore, and the works he did are unforgettable. The statue of such a saint is an inspiration to all to take our state and country on the path of progress,” he added. (ANI)

CBI Detains Russian National In 2021 JEE Main Paper Leak Case

By LokMarg 3rd October 2022

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday detained a foreign national and mastermind of the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2021 paper leak case.

According to sources, the CBI is interrogating a foreign national after taking him over from the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, which had detained this Russian national on his arrival from Kazakhstan based on a Look out Circular (LOC) issued by the CBI in the software tampering case of JEE Mains-2021. He was the main hacker in the case.

“He was the mastermind in the case who has hacked the software of examination. We are questioning him to ascertain the role of the other people involved in the case and identifying the people who were giving instructions to him,” said a senior CBI official.

The accused has been identified as Mikhail Shargin, a Russian national.

The accused was detained by the Bureau of Immigration at IGI Airport, Delhi while arriving in India from Almaty, Kazakhstan. A Look Out Circular was opened against him.

During the investigation, it came to light that some foreign nationals were involved in compromising many online examinations, including JEE (Mains), by colluding with other accused in the instant case. The role of one Russian national was revealed who had allegedly tampered with the iLeon software (the platform on which the JEE(Main)-2021 examination was conducted) and that he helped other accused in hacking the computer systems of suspect candidates during the examination. Therefore, a Look Out Circular was issued against the said Russian National.

On September 2021, CBI had registered a case against a private company and others including its Directors and three employees, private persons(conduits), etc on the allegations of irregularities being committed in the ongoing JEE (Mains) Exams 2021 by a private educational institution, its directors, their touts/associates and staff posted at the examination center and other unknown persons.

It was further alleged that the said company and its directors were manipulating the online examination of JEE (Mains) and facilitating aspiring students to get admission to top NITs in consideration of a huge amount by solving the question paper of the applicant through remote access from a chosen examination center in Sonepat (Haryana).

It was also alleged that the accused used to obtain the Xth and XIIth mark sheets, the User IDs, Passwords, and Post-Dated Cheques of aspiring students in different parts of the country as security, and once admission was done, they used to collect a heavy amount of ranging from Rs 12-15 lakh per candidate.

Searches were conducted in Delhi & NCR, Pune, Jamshedpur, Indore, and Bangalore, which led to the recovery of 25 laptops, seven PCs, and around 30 post-dated cheques along with voluminous incriminating documents and devices, including PDC mark sheets of different students. (ANI)