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We will provide security to Ma’adani, says Kerala after Karnataka police seek Rs 15L

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August 3, 2017

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 3: The Kerala government on Wednesday informed Karnataka that it was ready to provide security to People's Democratic Party leader Abdul Nasser Ma’adani, jailed in connection with Bengaluru blast case, during his visit to the state.

Abdul Nasser Ma’adani (51), an under-trial lodged in Bengaluru prison in connection with the 2008 serial blasts case, has been permitted by the NIA Court to visit his parents in Kerala.

The Supreme Court permitted him to attend the wedding of his son on 9 August at Thalassery in Kannur district.

While granting permission to Ma'adani to visit Kerala to attend his son's wedding, the apex court had on 31 July asked him to bear the expenses incurred on his escort provided by the Karnataka police.

PDP leader's visit ran into trouble after Karnataka police sought Rs 14.79 lakh towards security expenses during his visit to Kerala.

State Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in a letter to his Karnataka counterpart Siddaramaiah, informed Kerala's readiness to provide security to Madani and asked to reduce the amount sought for security expenses to a reasonable and affordable amount.

"My apprehension is that seeking such a huge amount is a covert move to prevent Ma'adani from visiting the state," Vijayan said in the letter.

Ma'adani had visited Kerala on three previous occasions between 2013-16.

During the first two visits, no amount was insisted and in the third visit, Rs 50,000 was required to be paid.

"The amount now demanded was exorbitant and it is equal to denying justice to Ma'adani," Vijayan said in his letter.

PDP state leaders had brought the issue to the notice of the chief minister.

Opposition leader in the state assembly Ramesh Chennithala also asked the chief minister to pave the way for the visit of Madani by ensuring security to him.

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March 2,2020

Udupi, Mar 2: The Kundapur police carried out raids at various clubs in Kundapur Sub-division limits and arrested around 50 persons involved in illegal gambling and seized Rs 2.5 lakhs from their possession, the police said on Monday.

According to the police, on Sunday night, based on credible information, the Kudapur Sub-division police led by ASP Hariram Shanker and team raided various clubs in Goliyangadi, Siddapur, Koteswar and Basrur where the accused were found gambling illegally.

All the clubs had taken court permission for recreation but were illegally indulging in gambling. They had also violated the court conditions and were involved in illegal gambling.

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February 17,2020

Bengaluru, Feb 17: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday assured that the Centre is committed to stand by its promise of providing Rs 18,600 crore Bengaluru suburban Rail project.

Addressing a press conference after a post-budget interactive session with the representatives of the various trade bodies, industry leaders and others here, she said that the union cabinet has already given its clearance for the long-pending project.

Informing that the central government will have 20 per cent of its capital share in the project followed by another 20 per cent share from the state government, she said "beside this, the union government will stand for a sovereign guarantee for the rest of the 60 percent share, which can be raised through loans from external agencies".

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July 8,2020

Mangaluru, Jul 8: A corporator and a staff in Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) have tested positive for the coronavirus. 

The woman corporator, who was under home quarantine for past few days ago, received her covid test report today. 

A staff of health department who works in MCC also tested positive for the covid-19. 

The woman corporator had recently attended a primary health centre meeting. A person who had attended the meeting was later tested positive. Hence the corporator was placed under home quarantine.

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