CCTVs mandatory for commercial and religious places in Karnataka

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June 22, 2017

Bengaluru, Jun 22: Installation of closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) will soon be made mandatory in all commercial establishments and religious places that have a footfall of 500 persons per day. cctv

This rule will be applicable in Bengaluru and other municipal corporations across the state.

A bill to this effect, titled "The Karnataka Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Bill-2017", was passed in the legislative assembly on Wednesday.

Outlining the government's intention, law minister T B Jayachandra said the bill has been mooted to augment public surveillance and to aid the police in curbing crimes, preventing acts of terrorism and other illegal activities.

The bill makes it mandatory for all establishments -- which also includes educational institutes, hospitals, sports complexes, industries, railway stations, bus stations and places of organized congregations -- to install CCTVs at their own cost and to make available video recordings of up to 30 days to the designated police authorities as when required during investigation of specific crimes.

According to the bill, establishments are required to file periodical returns every three months to the jurisdictional police inspector stating that public safety measures, including CCTVs, have been provided and properly maintained.

Those failing to file periodical returns are liable to pay a fine of Rs 2,000 for the first time and Rs 4,000 the second time. The jurisdictional police inspector has been empowered to inspect the establishments to ascertain compliance. Those who refuse to share the CCTV footage will be penalized Rs 5,000.

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Very good move by the state government. At least some truth will prevail.

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Mangaluru police chief interacts with families of department’s Covid-19 warriors

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April 22,2020

Mangaluru, Apr 22: City Police Commissioner Dr P S Harsha, on Wednesday, interacted with families of Covid-19 warriors of the Police Department through a special video conference to infuse confidence in them.

He spoke to the family members of the police personnel who, along with ASHA workers, are monitoring the home quarantined people and even assist them in supplying essentials and medicines.

Most of the family member of the police personnel were of North Karnataka origin and the Commissioner asked them to stay safe by staying at home and explained to them the good work done by their family members in the Police Department.

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We will not be affected by locust attack, swarm diverted to other states: Karnataka Minister

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June 2,2020

Tumkur, Jun 2: Karnataka Agriculture Minister BC Patil on Monday said that state will not be affected due to locust swarm as it has moved to other states.

"There will be no effect as locust insects diverted to other states after they came from Pakistan. We were also worried and were prepared to face it, luckily we will not be affected by insects," he said.

Locust is a type of grasshoppers and moves in large numbers and devastates crops. Several parts of Rajasthan including Ganganagar have reported locust attacks.

There is a prediction of another attack in June this year.

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With 596 marks Udupi’s Abhijna Rao is II PUC science Karnataka topper; 100% in 5 subject

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July 14,2020

Udupi, Jul 14: Abhijna Rao, a student of Vidyodaya PU College, Udupi, has emerged state topper in the science stream of II PUC.

Abhijna has secured 596 marks in the II PUC examination-2020, the results of which were announced on Tuesday July 14. She scored a perfect 100 marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science (PCMC). In Sanskrit and English she scored 100 and 96 marks respectively.

She had secured second position in the Karnataka SSLC examinations two years ago.

She is daughter of Asha Rao and Vittal Rao, a retired professor. Her sister Raksha Rao has completed Engineering from NITK Suratkal.

“After securing second rank in the state in SSLC, my target was to score more in PUC examinations. My parents and lecturers have supported me in my studies. All my teachers gave me proper guidance. Vidyodaya College also supported me. I was studying on a daily basis. The exams were easy and I had expected to score above 590. I am very happy to score 596," she said.

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Congratulations sister what is ur success