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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
24 batteries stolen from mobile tower; case filed in Karnataka's Karkala
UDUPI: A case was registered at the Karkala Town Police Station after 24 batteries were reported stolen from a mobile tower belonging to Indus Mobile Tower Company. In the complaint, the company's security supervisor stated that the tower was installed on land owned by Dinesh in Palli village, Karkala taluk. On June 14 at 6:00 PM, a company representative, Pradeep , inspected the tower and confirmed that the batteries were intact and in good condition. However, on June 17 at 7:35 PM, following a technical issue at the site, another company representative, Dinesh, visited the tower and discovered that all 24 batteries installed in the tower were missing. It is suspected that unidentified miscreants unlawfully entered the tower shelter and stole the batteries sometime between the evening of June 14 and the evening of June 17. Following the complaint, a case was filed under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Tributes pour in for Kirti Chakra awardee Major Pradeep Tathawade on his 25th death anniversary
1 2 3 Pune: Tributes were paid to Major Pradeep Tathawade, a posthumous recipient of Kirti Chakra, on his 25th death anniversary on Tuesday. Hundreds of people from various walks of life, including school students, gathered in Karvenagar to honour his memory at Tathawade Garden, named in his honour by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in 2002. Major Pradeep was commissioned into the 8th battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry on June 9, 1984. On June 17, 2000, during the unit's Jammu and Kashmir tenure at Pindi Gali (Poonch Sector of 25 Infantry Division), five militants sneaked into the battalion's area of responsibility from Pakistan. As the second-in-command of the battalion, Major Pradeep tracked them down. "A heavy exchange of fire ensued during which he noticed three terrorists attempting to escape. With utter disregard for his safety, he shot two terrorists dead, including one area commander. His charge to intercept the third locked them in hand-to-hand combat before they both fired at each other, wherein the officer was fatally wounded. For this gallant action, Maj Pradeep R Tathawade was conferred with the award of 'Kirti Chakra' (posthumous)," the citation at the Army Headquarters said. PMC on Oct 31, 2002, opened 'Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan' at Karvenagar to commemorate his rich contributions while serving the nation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His statue stands at the entrance of the garden. His schoolmates from Sainik School Satara recollected his bravery and rich memories. His cousin Padmakar Ghanwat became emotional during the event. "Today's gathering took me back to our last phone conversation when he was stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, just four days before his death. He mentioned that their unit was likely to move to a peace station in a few weeks. We discussed our holiday plans that never came to fruition," Ghanwat, the retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, recalled with tears in his eyes. War widow Leenata expressed her regret at missing his final phone call. "About 24 hours before his death, he called our home landline. Unfortunately, I was at my parents' place, so I missed the call. That was his last call to me, and I still regret not being able to answer it," she said. At the time of Major Pradeep's death, his daughter Bhagyashree was six years old, and his son Sagar two. "We don't remember him clearly, but through his coursemates and schoolmates, we've learned about the person he was and his dedication as an army officer. We are proud of him. Today's gathering is a testament to that," said Bhagyashree, an IT professional. Major Pradeep also served in the Siachen Glacier. His letter, written from the post, was printed in a book titled 'Amar Yodha'. He also served in the Army's aviation wing as a helicopter pilot, said Col Pradeep Dhole (retd), his classmate. The classmates also released a special pamphlet with several photos and information about him on the occasion. To honour his contributions, the alumni of Sainik School Association has made a special documentary on his life. The shooting was done at NDA, IMA, unit locations, and other places. Brigadier Anand Thakur (retd) said, "This documentary will inspire students, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, to pursue a career in the armed forces. The documentary will be released in the next few weeks." His Sainik School schoolmate, retired ACP SD Deshmukh, said, "It was an emotional day for me as several memories flashed before me. We shared the same bench till Std XI. He was passionate and highly inspired to serve in the Army. His supreme sacrifice has become a source of inspiration for students of Sainik School Satara for the last 25 years." Former corporator Ujwal Keskar said, "PMC honoured the brave officer by naming the public garden after him. His bravery will inspire youths to join the armed forces." Pune: Tributes were paid to Major Pradeep Tathawade, a posthumous recipient of Kirti Chakra, on his 25th death anniversary on Tuesday. Hundreds of people from various walks of life, including school students, gathered in Karvenagar to honour his memory at Tathawade Garden, named in his honour by Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) in 2002. Major Pradeep was commissioned into the 8th battalion of Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry on June 9, 1984. On June 17, 2000, during the unit's Jammu and Kashmir tenure at Pindi Gali (Poonch Sector of 25 Infantry Division), five militants sneaked into the battalion's area of responsibility from Pakistan. As the second-in-command of the battalion, Major Pradeep tracked them down. "A heavy exchange of fire ensued during which he noticed three terrorists attempting to escape. With utter disregard for his safety, he shot two terrorists dead, including one area commander. His charge to intercept the third locked them in hand-to-hand combat before they both fired at each other, wherein the officer was fatally wounded. For this gallant action, Maj Pradeep R Tathawade was conferred with the award of 'Kirti Chakra' (posthumous)," the citation at the Army Headquarters said. PMC on Oct 31, 2002, opened 'Shahid Major Pradeep Tathawade Udyan' at Karvenagar to commemorate his rich contributions while serving the nation. His statue stands at the entrance of the garden. His schoolmates from Sainik School Satara recollected his bravery and rich memories. His cousin Padmakar Ghanwat became emotional during the event. "Today's gathering took me back to our last phone conversation when he was stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, just four days before his death. He mentioned that their unit was likely to move to a peace station in a few weeks. We discussed our holiday plans that never came to fruition," Ghanwat, the retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, recalled with tears in his eyes. War widow Leenata expressed her regret at missing his final phone call. "About 24 hours before his death, he called our home landline. Unfortunately, I was at my parents' place, so I missed the call. That was his last call to me, and I still regret not being able to answer it," she said. At the time of Major Pradeep's death, his daughter Bhagyashree was six years old, and his son Sagar two. "We don't remember him clearly, but through his coursemates and schoolmates, we've learned about the person he was and his dedication as an army officer. We are proud of him. Today's gathering is a testament to that," said Bhagyashree, an IT professional. Major Pradeep also served in the Siachen Glacier. His letter, written from the post, was printed in a book titled 'Amar Yodha'. He also served in the Army's aviation wing as a helicopter pilot, said Col Pradeep Dhole (retd), his classmate. The classmates also released a special pamphlet with several photos and information about him on the occasion. To honour his contributions, the alumni of Sainik School Association has made a special documentary on his life. The shooting was done at NDA, IMA, unit locations, and other places. Brigadier Anand Thakur (retd) said, "This documentary will inspire students, especially in rural and semi-urban areas, to pursue a career in the armed forces. The documentary will be released in the next few weeks." His Sainik School schoolmate, retired ACP SD Deshmukh, said, "It was an emotional day for me as several memories flashed before me. We shared the same bench till Std XI. He was passionate and highly inspired to serve in the Army. His supreme sacrifice has become a source of inspiration for students of Sainik School Satara for the last 25 years." Former corporator Ujwal Keskar said, "PMC honoured the brave officer by naming the public garden after him. His bravery will inspire youths to join the armed forces."
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Doctor jumps before train in Balotra, dies
J aisalmer: A 35-year-old doctor committed suicide by lying on the railway tracks in front of the Kalka Express near the railway crossing of Balotra station Monday night station. The entire train passed over him, resulting in his body being severed into pieces. The entire incident was captured on CCTV. The family reported that he was suffering from depression. Balotra police station ASI Karnaram stated that Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit (35), a resident of Kaludi in Balotra district, was married nine years ago. The family mentioned that Pradeep was suffering from depression for quite some time. Despite completing his MBBS, he was not employed. On Monday night, Rajpurohit left his home in Kaludi and reached Balotra railway station, and upon seeing the Kalka Express approaching, immediately lay down on the tracks face down. TNN Police arrived at the scene, collected the body parts, wrapped them in a sheet, and placed them in the mortuary at Balotra Hospital. Meanwhile, the train was halted for about 25 minutes following the incident. On Tuesday, the police conducted a post-mortem and handed over the body to the family.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fear and uncertainty grip Kannadigas living in conflict-hit Israel
Mangaluru: We are safe but living in fear as anything can happen anytime. A constant sense of fear hangs over us, said Pradeep Koila, a Kannadiga from Koila near Uppinangady, Dakshina Kannada. Describing the tense atmosphere in Tel Aviv, where he and hundreds of others from Karnataka reside, he said, "Anything can happen at any moment. Despite the war-like conditions, the Israeli govt has been especially protective and supportive of Indian nationals." "Right now, there is no danger here, but we need to stay alert as the conflict continues. In fact, the govt of Israel has provided access to the Home Front Command App. This official app provides us alerts, guidelines, and life-saving information in real time based on our location. It provides us details of the nearest bunkers, where we can take shelter in case of any emergency situation," said Pradeep, who has been working in Tel Aviv as a caregiver for the past two years. Pradeep, who is staying with many Kannadigas, including people from Dakshina Kannada district, said the authorities in Israel have provided a sufficient number of bunkers for the safety of people. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 「早くやって」1日たった10秒で体重が… 大正製薬 続きを読む Undo Another expat from Karnataka working in Tel Aviv said the situation seems to be worsening as attacks continued on Monday. The Embassy of India in Tel Aviv said: "All Indian nationals are once again advised to stay vigilant, strictly avoid any unnecessary movement and adhere to the safety protocols as advised by the Israeli authorities and home front command ( Safety and security of Indian nationals is most paramount for us." In its advisory, the Indian Embassy said its helplines are functional 24/7 for any assistance regarding the present situation. It also issued contact details for citizens in Israel. Contact details for Indian citizens: Telephone: +972 54-7520711 or +972 54-3278392 Email: NRI Forum in touch with students in Tehran Meanwhile, equal tension was reported among Kannadigas in Iran too. Arathi Krishna, deputy chairperson of the Non-Resident Indian Forum, Karnataka, said she is in touch with the ministry of external affairs to help Kannadigas in the war-torn regions of Israel and Iran. Sharing a letter that was already sent to the Union minister of external affairs, S Jaishankar, Arathi said a list of nine students stuck in Tehran was handed over to the minister. She has urged the ministry to help in evacuating nine Karnataka students stuck in Toufiq Alley, Zafaraniyeh, Tehran, Iran, who went there to study medicine. "They are requesting urgent intervention of the Indian embassy in Tehran and the ministry of external affairs to help them return to India," she wrote to the minister. Nadeem Hussain, one of the nine students who are pursuing MBBS in Tehran, said the students have not received any information regarding their stay there. "We have not yet received any information, but we are in touch with the Indian Embassy," he said.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Mangaluru survivors recount 2010 plane crash tragedy amid recent Air India mishap
As India grapples with renewed concerns over air safety following a recent Air India incident, memories of one of the country's worst aviation tragedies have resurfaced in Karnataka's Mangaluru. It's been 15 years since the fatal crash of Air India Express flight IX 812 — a day seared into the minds of survivors and the families of 158 people who lost their lives. Also Read - 'They solve Bengaluru's traffic crisis': Chorus grows online as Karnataka bans bike taxis For K Pradeep, one of the eight survivors of the 2010 crash, the passage of time has not dulled the memory. Now working as a civil contractor in Mangaluru, he returns every year on May 22 to the crash memorial at Kulur. There, in quiet remembrance, he lays flowers, prays, and reflects on what he calls his miraculous escape. 'I believe it was the blessings from my parents and their good deeds that protected me,' Pradeep told PTI. He still recalls the horror when the aircraft overran the runway and plunged into a deep gorge, bursting into flames. Another survivor, Usman Farooq, who today serves with an ambulance service, echoes a similar sentiment. He believes divine intervention saved him. Farooq, who had been seated near the aircraft's wing, said that part of the fuselage broke apart at just the right moment — creating an opening through which he managed to escape. Also Read - Bengaluru climbs to 14th spot in Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings 2025 'I see my work in emergency services as a way to repay life's gift. I was saved for a reason,' he said. On May 22, 2010, Air India Express flight IX 812, a Boeing 737 operating on the Dubai–Mangaluru route, crash-landed at Mangaluru International Airport. The aircraft touched down far beyond the intended point — nearly 5,200 feet down an 8,000-foot runway — leaving little room for braking. As it hurtled past the runway's edge, the aircraft fell into a steep gorge and broke apart. Of the 166 people on board, 158 died. It remains one of India's most devastating aviation disasters. A detailed inquiry by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) concluded that the primary cause was human error. The captain, investigators found, had ignored repeated alerts from both the co-pilot and the aircraft's ground proximity warning system, continuing with an unstable approach. It was also revealed that the captain had been asleep for a significant part of the flight and was likely suffering from 'sleep inertia' — a condition that impairs decision-making after abruptly waking up. The Court of Inquiry, headed by Air Marshal B.N. Gokhale, affirmed these findings and added that infrastructure issues at the airport contributed to the tragedy. One key concern was that the localiser antenna structure — which the plane crashed into — was not built to break upon impact, violating international aviation safety norms.
