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Ponzy Scam: Janardhana Reddy arrested, remanded to Judicial Custody till Nov 24

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November 11, 2018

Bengaluru, Nov 11: Mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Galli Janardhana Reddy was remanded to Judicial custody till November 24 in connection with Rs 23 Crore 'Ponzy Scam'.

Ist ACMM Court Judge Jagadish remanded Reddy to judicial custody when he was produced by the CCB Investigating officers who questioned him since yesterday after he appeared before them for questioning.

Reddy was taken to Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara in the outskirts of the City.

The Enforcement Directorate which conducted raids on Ambidant Marketing Pvt ltd. in 2017 unearthed money laundering.

Before producing before the Judge, Reddy was subjected to medical test at government run Victoria Hospital.

Mining Baron Gali Janardhana Reddy arrested

Iron ore Mining baron and former Karnataka Minister Galli Janardhana Reddy was arrested on Sunday by CCB which is investing into Rs 23 crore Ponzy Scam unearthed by Enforcement Directorate after a raid on Ambidant Marketing pvt Ltd, Bellari in 2017.

Reddy was subjected to medical test by the authorities before he will be produced before a Magistrate seeking his custody for further questioning. 

Reddy, who was elusive for about four days, appeared before the CCB for questioning yesterday and he was grilled by the officials for more than since then in connection with he (Reddy) allegedly received 57 kg of gold worth about Rs 18 crore and Rs 2 crore in cash for rescuing Ambidant company from ED.

Reddy's application for anticipatory bail was posted for hearing to Monday by a Court after asking his Lawyers "if he was innocent why he is not appearing before the CCB. 

His close aid Ali Khan was also arrested by CCB along with him. Ali Khan was alleged to be king pin through whom the gold was purchased from Raj Mahal Jewellers.

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Kannadiga
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Sunday, 11 Nov 2018

BJP Karnataka state supremo party 's leading person second time went behind bar.Wait and see BJP party's reaction as well as Godhi medias TV debate. Hope this time they will not divert.

 

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January 14,2020

Bengaluru, Jan 14: The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued a notice to the government of Karnataka while hearing the plea for ordering Judicial probe into the December 19, violence and police action in Mangaluru.

On December 19, the local police while taking action against anti-CAA and NRC protesters had fired at them which had killed two citizens. The police action was then followed by curfew in the region for over 48 hours.

The High Court bench hearing the plea of JD(s) leader Iqbal and Sullia Pattan Panchayat member Iqbal seeking its intervention to order judicial probe into the matter has issued the notice to the government.

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July 16,2020

Bengaluru, Jul 16: Eminent theatre personality and renowned vocalist Dr Subhadramma Mansur who had won many awards including the prestigious Karnataka Rajyotsava award died on Wednesday night, according to her family.

She was 81 and is survived by two sons and a daughter.

The family said she developed severe respiratory problems last night following which she was rushed to hospital, but died on the way.

Condoling her death, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said Dr Mansur had contributed to the theatre world for five decades. He also recalled her devotion to music as an eminent vocalist.

"I pray for her soul to rest in peace and strength to the family to bear the irreparable loss," the Chief Minister said in his message posted on Twitter.

The veteran theatre personality from Ballari earned recognition for her roles in mythology-based dramas.

Connoisseurs of stage performances recall her memorable portrayal of Draupadi, a character from the Mahabharata.

Her depiction of Hemareddy Mallamma left a deep imprint on the audience.

Many awards were bestowed on her including the Rajyotsava Award, Nataka Akademi and Gubbi Veeranna Award and an honorary doctorate by the Srikrishna Devaraya University

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March 11,2020

Bengaluru, Mar 11: With the outbreak of coronavirus, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said that over 1,000 people in the state have been identified for observation.

"So far, 1048 people have been identified for observation. Out of which 446 samples have been sent for testing. 389 samples have tested negative. Four samples have tested positive," Chief Minister Yediyurappa told reporters.

Earlier today, Health Minister B Sriramulu said that family members of those who tested positive for COVID-19 have been isolated and their health is being monitored.

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