1. 35th National Games mascot Ammu the Great Hornbill in Limca Book of Records
35th National Games mascot Ammu- the Great Hornbill, has made into the Limca Book of Records.
It made into the record books owing to a play Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu (India Awaits Children Who Play) in which Ammu is featured as lead role.
According to the Limca Book’s 2015 Special Literature Edition, this play is about a mascot, which had been staged in most number of schools. By 9 April 2014, the play had been staged in 147 schools across seven districts of Kerala. Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu is scripted and directed by theatre artist Anil Karetee and enacted by a team of police officers. It was envisaged to promote sports among children and persuade them to take up sports along with academics.
About Ammu- the Great Hornbill mascot
Ammu- the Great Hornbill is official mascot 35th National Games held in Kerala. Designed by Rakesh.
The Great Hornbill is the State bird of Kerala and was selected as the Games Mascot to reflect state’s concern for conservation of this species which is facing extinction.
It is also expresses Kerala’s concern to preserve its rain forests and regenerate the lost habitat of this precious bird.
The feminine name Ammu was chosen for the mascot as a tribute to the women of Kerala and is a reminder that Kerala is proud to have a gender ratio which is tilted in favour of women – the only State in India.
2. Bank of Maharashtra launches deposit scheme for high networth individuals
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has introduced a savings bank deposit scheme, Purple Privileges, exclusively for high networth individuals (HNIs).Under the scheme, which requires maintenance of a quarterly average balance (QAB) of Rs. 3 lakh in the savings bank account, a customer will get benefits including assistance of dedicated relationship manager, specially designed Purple lounges, free unlimited debit card transactions at ATMs of BoM as well as any other bank. Further, a HNI customer can also avail of higher transaction limit on his or her ATM-cum-debit card (per day), get free NEFT/RTGS through Internet banking, and a 50 per cent concession in processing fees of retail loans, besides 200 free cheque leaves a year.
3. Federal Bank launches video conference facility
Federal Bank has launched a video conference facility ‘VConnect’ that enables customers to interact with the bank’s relationship managers face-to-face from any part of the world.
VConnect is accessible through the bank’s Web site.
The private sector bank, in a statement said, this facility opens up one more touch point for Federal Bank’s customers, especially the NRI clientele, to directly reach out to the bank executives for availing themselves of specialised services on loans, savings, investments and insurance products, and also wealth management and advisory services.
Although VConnect will initially be available during office hours on all working days (10 am to 5.30 pm IST on week days and 10 am to 2 pm IST on Saturdays), plans are afoot to extend the service 24 X 7.
4. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
This scheme was introduced by government in 2009 to encourage involvement of corporates and sports promotion boards in the development of sports in the country.
Revised Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
According to the revised plan, this scheme will be given in following four categories. They are
i Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent.
ii Encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
iii Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures.
iv Sports for Development.
The revised Scheme, prescribes the eligibility criteria for all four categories. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporates now can spend and provide funds for promotion and development of sports from the funds earmarked for CSR. In this regard, training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports have been included in the Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): In case of NGOs, who are working in promotion and development of sports, a separate category, Sports for Development has been provided for the NGOs in order to recognize their contributions.
5. Veteran journalist Diptosh Majumdar died
Senior journalist Diptosh Majumdar died on 8 February 2015 after suffering from acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 55.Born in 1958, Majumdar began his career as a city reporter at The Statesman, Kolkata. He had over 26 years of experience in journalism during which he covered news related to environment, government, administration and elections throughout the country.
6. Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died
Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died on 8 February 2015 following the heart failure in Tokyo, Japan. He was 85.Ekuan was famously known for crafting a tabletop bottle for Kikkoman Corporation in 1961, winning international popularity both for the handy, flask-shaped dispenser. Ekuan was a widely lauded designer whose work shaped products closely associated with modern Japan, including Yamaha motorcycles and a bullet train used in the country’s Shinkansen high-speed rail network.
7. HADR Exercise conducted by Indian Navy in the Lakshadweep Islands
Indian Navy conducted a large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands (Karavati, Aggatti, Kalpeni and Androth).
The HADR exercise was designed to validate Indian Navy’s readiness and capability to handle major cyclone striking the Lakshdweep Islands and disrupting essential services, causing widespread destruction of property, loss of life and dislocation of personnel.
The exercise saw participation of more than 20 Indian Naval Ships from the Western and Eastern Fleet along with various aircraft of the Indian Navy. The exercise was conducted in an area of about 8000 square miles in the Indian Ocean.
The activities which were carried out during the exercise, are
• Setting up medical relief camps
• Provision of food, water and clothing to affected populace
• Activation of airfields and setting up of helicopter landing sites
• Setting up emergency power supply for hospitals, airport and communication centres
• Setting up temporary structures and shelters
• Evacuation of critically ill/ injured personnel
• Assistance towards rehabilitation
8. Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks written by SK Rath
The book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks was written by SK Rath. The book was published by Routledge, London and simultaneously published in India and the United States in August 2014.The book is about terrorism in South Asia, centering on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
9.National disaster reduction day observed in Mangaluru
The District Home Guards on Wednesday observed the National Disaster Reduction Day before the office of the Superintendent of Police.
The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.
Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.
Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S. Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.
The second-in-command of the Homeguards’ Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H.S. Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.
35th National Games mascot Ammu- the Great Hornbill, has made into the Limca Book of Records.
It made into the record books owing to a play Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu (India Awaits Children Who Play) in which Ammu is featured as lead role.
According to the Limca Book’s 2015 Special Literature Edition, this play is about a mascot, which had been staged in most number of schools. By 9 April 2014, the play had been staged in 147 schools across seven districts of Kerala. Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu is scripted and directed by theatre artist Anil Karetee and enacted by a team of police officers. It was envisaged to promote sports among children and persuade them to take up sports along with academics.About Ammu- the Great Hornbill mascot
Ammu- the Great Hornbill is official mascot 35th National Games held in Kerala. Designed by Rakesh.
The Great Hornbill is the State bird of Kerala and was selected as the Games Mascot to reflect state’s concern for conservation of this species which is facing extinction.
It is also expresses Kerala’s concern to preserve its rain forests and regenerate the lost habitat of this precious bird.
The feminine name Ammu was chosen for the mascot as a tribute to the women of Kerala and is a reminder that Kerala is proud to have a gender ratio which is tilted in favour of women – the only State in India.
2. Bank of Maharashtra launches deposit scheme for high networth individuals
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has introduced a savings bank deposit scheme, Purple Privileges, exclusively for high networth individuals (HNIs).Under the scheme, which requires maintenance of a quarterly average balance (QAB) of Rs. 3 lakh in the savings bank account, a customer will get benefits including assistance of dedicated relationship manager, specially designed Purple lounges, free unlimited debit card transactions at ATMs of BoM as well as any other bank. Further, a HNI customer can also avail of higher transaction limit on his or her ATM-cum-debit card (per day), get free NEFT/RTGS through Internet banking, and a 50 per cent concession in processing fees of retail loans, besides 200 free cheque leaves a year.
3. Federal Bank launches video conference facility
Federal Bank has launched a video conference facility ‘VConnect’ that enables customers to interact with the bank’s relationship managers face-to-face from any part of the world.
VConnect is accessible through the bank’s Web site.
The private sector bank, in a statement said, this facility opens up one more touch point for Federal Bank’s customers, especially the NRI clientele, to directly reach out to the bank executives for availing themselves of specialised services on loans, savings, investments and insurance products, and also wealth management and advisory services.
Although VConnect will initially be available during office hours on all working days (10 am to 5.30 pm IST on week days and 10 am to 2 pm IST on Saturdays), plans are afoot to extend the service 24 X 7.
4. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
This scheme was introduced by government in 2009 to encourage involvement of corporates and sports promotion boards in the development of sports in the country.
Revised Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
According to the revised plan, this scheme will be given in following four categories. They are
i Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent.
ii Encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
iii Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures.
iv Sports for Development.
The revised Scheme, prescribes the eligibility criteria for all four categories. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporates now can spend and provide funds for promotion and development of sports from the funds earmarked for CSR. In this regard, training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports have been included in the Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): In case of NGOs, who are working in promotion and development of sports, a separate category, Sports for Development has been provided for the NGOs in order to recognize their contributions.
5. Veteran journalist Diptosh Majumdar died
Senior journalist Diptosh Majumdar died on 8 February 2015 after suffering from acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 55.Born in 1958, Majumdar began his career as a city reporter at The Statesman, Kolkata. He had over 26 years of experience in journalism during which he covered news related to environment, government, administration and elections throughout the country.
6. Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died
Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died on 8 February 2015 following the heart failure in Tokyo, Japan. He was 85.Ekuan was famously known for crafting a tabletop bottle for Kikkoman Corporation in 1961, winning international popularity both for the handy, flask-shaped dispenser. Ekuan was a widely lauded designer whose work shaped products closely associated with modern Japan, including Yamaha motorcycles and a bullet train used in the country’s Shinkansen high-speed rail network.
7. HADR Exercise conducted by Indian Navy in the Lakshadweep Islands
Indian Navy conducted a large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands (Karavati, Aggatti, Kalpeni and Androth).
The HADR exercise was designed to validate Indian Navy’s readiness and capability to handle major cyclone striking the Lakshdweep Islands and disrupting essential services, causing widespread destruction of property, loss of life and dislocation of personnel.
The exercise saw participation of more than 20 Indian Naval Ships from the Western and Eastern Fleet along with various aircraft of the Indian Navy. The exercise was conducted in an area of about 8000 square miles in the Indian Ocean.
The activities which were carried out during the exercise, are
• Setting up medical relief camps
• Provision of food, water and clothing to affected populace
• Activation of airfields and setting up of helicopter landing sites
• Setting up emergency power supply for hospitals, airport and communication centres
• Setting up temporary structures and shelters
• Evacuation of critically ill/ injured personnel
• Assistance towards rehabilitation
8. Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks written by SK Rath
The book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks was written by SK Rath. The book was published by Routledge, London and simultaneously published in India and the United States in August 2014.The book is about terrorism in South Asia, centering on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
9.National disaster reduction day observed in Mangaluru
The District Home Guards on Wednesday observed the National Disaster Reduction Day before the office of the Superintendent of Police.
The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.
Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.
Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S. Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.
The second-in-command of the Homeguards’ Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H.S. Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.
1. 35th National Games mascot Ammu the Great Hornbill in Limca Book of Records
35th National Games mascot Ammu- the Great Hornbill, has made into the Limca Book of Records.
It made into the record books owing to a play Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu (India Awaits Children Who Play) in which Ammu is featured as lead role.
According to the Limca Book’s 2015 Special Literature Edition, this play is about a mascot, which had been staged in most number of schools. By 9 April 2014, the play had been staged in 147 schools across seven districts of Kerala. Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu is scripted and directed by theatre artist Anil Karetee and enacted by a team of police officers. It was envisaged to promote sports among children and persuade them to take up sports along with academics.
About Ammu- the Great Hornbill mascot
Ammu- the Great Hornbill is official mascot 35th National Games held in Kerala. Designed by Rakesh.
The Great Hornbill is the State bird of Kerala and was selected as the Games Mascot to reflect state’s concern for conservation of this species which is facing extinction.
It is also expresses Kerala’s concern to preserve its rain forests and regenerate the lost habitat of this precious bird.
The feminine name Ammu was chosen for the mascot as a tribute to the women of Kerala and is a reminder that Kerala is proud to have a gender ratio which is tilted in favour of women – the only State in India.
2. Bank of Maharashtra launches deposit scheme for high networth individuals
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has introduced a savings bank deposit scheme, Purple Privileges, exclusively for high networth individuals (HNIs).Under the scheme, which requires maintenance of a quarterly average balance (QAB) of Rs. 3 lakh in the savings bank account, a customer will get benefits including assistance of dedicated relationship manager, specially designed Purple lounges, free unlimited debit card transactions at ATMs of BoM as well as any other bank. Further, a HNI customer can also avail of higher transaction limit on his or her ATM-cum-debit card (per day), get free NEFT/RTGS through Internet banking, and a 50 per cent concession in processing fees of retail loans, besides 200 free cheque leaves a year.
3. Federal Bank launches video conference facility
Federal Bank has launched a video conference facility ‘VConnect’ that enables customers to interact with the bank’s relationship managers face-to-face from any part of the world.
VConnect is accessible through the bank’s Web site.
The private sector bank, in a statement said, this facility opens up one more touch point for Federal Bank’s customers, especially the NRI clientele, to directly reach out to the bank executives for availing themselves of specialised services on loans, savings, investments and insurance products, and also wealth management and advisory services.
Although VConnect will initially be available during office hours on all working days (10 am to 5.30 pm IST on week days and 10 am to 2 pm IST on Saturdays), plans are afoot to extend the service 24 X 7.
4. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
This scheme was introduced by government in 2009 to encourage involvement of corporates and sports promotion boards in the development of sports in the country.
Revised Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
According to the revised plan, this scheme will be given in following four categories. They are
i Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent.
ii Encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
iii Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures.
iv Sports for Development.
The revised Scheme, prescribes the eligibility criteria for all four categories. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporates now can spend and provide funds for promotion and development of sports from the funds earmarked for CSR. In this regard, training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports have been included in the Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): In case of NGOs, who are working in promotion and development of sports, a separate category, Sports for Development has been provided for the NGOs in order to recognize their contributions.
5. Veteran journalist Diptosh Majumdar died
Senior journalist Diptosh Majumdar died on 8 February 2015 after suffering from acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 55.Born in 1958, Majumdar began his career as a city reporter at The Statesman, Kolkata. He had over 26 years of experience in journalism during which he covered news related to environment, government, administration and elections throughout the country.
6. Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died
Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died on 8 February 2015 following the heart failure in Tokyo, Japan. He was 85.Ekuan was famously known for crafting a tabletop bottle for Kikkoman Corporation in 1961, winning international popularity both for the handy, flask-shaped dispenser. Ekuan was a widely lauded designer whose work shaped products closely associated with modern Japan, including Yamaha motorcycles and a bullet train used in the country’s Shinkansen high-speed rail network.
7. HADR Exercise conducted by Indian Navy in the Lakshadweep Islands
Indian Navy conducted a large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands (Karavati, Aggatti, Kalpeni and Androth).
The HADR exercise was designed to validate Indian Navy’s readiness and capability to handle major cyclone striking the Lakshdweep Islands and disrupting essential services, causing widespread destruction of property, loss of life and dislocation of personnel.
The exercise saw participation of more than 20 Indian Naval Ships from the Western and Eastern Fleet along with various aircraft of the Indian Navy. The exercise was conducted in an area of about 8000 square miles in the Indian Ocean.
The activities which were carried out during the exercise, are
• Setting up medical relief camps
• Provision of food, water and clothing to affected populace
• Activation of airfields and setting up of helicopter landing sites
• Setting up emergency power supply for hospitals, airport and communication centres
• Setting up temporary structures and shelters
• Evacuation of critically ill/ injured personnel
• Assistance towards rehabilitation
8. Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks written by SK Rath
The book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks was written by SK Rath. The book was published by Routledge, London and simultaneously published in India and the United States in August 2014.The book is about terrorism in South Asia, centering on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
9.National disaster reduction day observed in Mangaluru
The District Home Guards on Wednesday observed the National Disaster Reduction Day before the office of the Superintendent of Police.
The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.
Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.
Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S. Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.
The second-in-command of the Homeguards’ Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H.S. Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.
35th National Games mascot Ammu- the Great Hornbill, has made into the Limca Book of Records.
It made into the record books owing to a play Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu (India Awaits Children Who Play) in which Ammu is featured as lead role.
According to the Limca Book’s 2015 Special Literature Edition, this play is about a mascot, which had been staged in most number of schools. By 9 April 2014, the play had been staged in 147 schools across seven districts of Kerala. Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu is scripted and directed by theatre artist Anil Karetee and enacted by a team of police officers. It was envisaged to promote sports among children and persuade them to take up sports along with academics.About Ammu- the Great Hornbill mascot
Ammu- the Great Hornbill is official mascot 35th National Games held in Kerala. Designed by Rakesh.
The Great Hornbill is the State bird of Kerala and was selected as the Games Mascot to reflect state’s concern for conservation of this species which is facing extinction.
It is also expresses Kerala’s concern to preserve its rain forests and regenerate the lost habitat of this precious bird.
The feminine name Ammu was chosen for the mascot as a tribute to the women of Kerala and is a reminder that Kerala is proud to have a gender ratio which is tilted in favour of women – the only State in India.
2. Bank of Maharashtra launches deposit scheme for high networth individuals
Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) has introduced a savings bank deposit scheme, Purple Privileges, exclusively for high networth individuals (HNIs).Under the scheme, which requires maintenance of a quarterly average balance (QAB) of Rs. 3 lakh in the savings bank account, a customer will get benefits including assistance of dedicated relationship manager, specially designed Purple lounges, free unlimited debit card transactions at ATMs of BoM as well as any other bank. Further, a HNI customer can also avail of higher transaction limit on his or her ATM-cum-debit card (per day), get free NEFT/RTGS through Internet banking, and a 50 per cent concession in processing fees of retail loans, besides 200 free cheque leaves a year.
3. Federal Bank launches video conference facility
Federal Bank has launched a video conference facility ‘VConnect’ that enables customers to interact with the bank’s relationship managers face-to-face from any part of the world.
VConnect is accessible through the bank’s Web site.
The private sector bank, in a statement said, this facility opens up one more touch point for Federal Bank’s customers, especially the NRI clientele, to directly reach out to the bank executives for availing themselves of specialised services on loans, savings, investments and insurance products, and also wealth management and advisory services.
Although VConnect will initially be available during office hours on all working days (10 am to 5.30 pm IST on week days and 10 am to 2 pm IST on Saturdays), plans are afoot to extend the service 24 X 7.
4. The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar.
This scheme was introduced by government in 2009 to encourage involvement of corporates and sports promotion boards in the development of sports in the country.
Revised Scheme of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar
According to the revised plan, this scheme will be given in following four categories. They are
i Identification and nurturing of budding/young talent.
ii Encouragement of sports through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
iii Employment of sportspersons and sports welfare measures.
iv Sports for Development.
The revised Scheme, prescribes the eligibility criteria for all four categories. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Corporates now can spend and provide funds for promotion and development of sports from the funds earmarked for CSR. In this regard, training to promote rural sports, nationally recognized sports, Paralympic sports and Olympic sports have been included in the Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs): In case of NGOs, who are working in promotion and development of sports, a separate category, Sports for Development has been provided for the NGOs in order to recognize their contributions.
5. Veteran journalist Diptosh Majumdar died
Senior journalist Diptosh Majumdar died on 8 February 2015 after suffering from acute myelocytic leukemia (AML) at a private hospital in Delhi. He was 55.Born in 1958, Majumdar began his career as a city reporter at The Statesman, Kolkata. He had over 26 years of experience in journalism during which he covered news related to environment, government, administration and elections throughout the country.
6. Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died
Japanese industrial designer Kenji Ekuan died on 8 February 2015 following the heart failure in Tokyo, Japan. He was 85.Ekuan was famously known for crafting a tabletop bottle for Kikkoman Corporation in 1961, winning international popularity both for the handy, flask-shaped dispenser. Ekuan was a widely lauded designer whose work shaped products closely associated with modern Japan, including Yamaha motorcycles and a bullet train used in the country’s Shinkansen high-speed rail network.
7. HADR Exercise conducted by Indian Navy in the Lakshadweep Islands
Indian Navy conducted a large scale Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise in the Lakshadweep Islands (Karavati, Aggatti, Kalpeni and Androth).
The HADR exercise was designed to validate Indian Navy’s readiness and capability to handle major cyclone striking the Lakshdweep Islands and disrupting essential services, causing widespread destruction of property, loss of life and dislocation of personnel.
The exercise saw participation of more than 20 Indian Naval Ships from the Western and Eastern Fleet along with various aircraft of the Indian Navy. The exercise was conducted in an area of about 8000 square miles in the Indian Ocean.
The activities which were carried out during the exercise, are
• Setting up medical relief camps
• Provision of food, water and clothing to affected populace
• Activation of airfields and setting up of helicopter landing sites
• Setting up emergency power supply for hospitals, airport and communication centres
• Setting up temporary structures and shelters
• Evacuation of critically ill/ injured personnel
• Assistance towards rehabilitation
8. Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks written by SK Rath
The book Fragile Frontiers: The Secret History of Mumbai Terror Attacks was written by SK Rath. The book was published by Routledge, London and simultaneously published in India and the United States in August 2014.The book is about terrorism in South Asia, centering on the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
9.National disaster reduction day observed in Mangaluru
The District Home Guards on Wednesday observed the National Disaster Reduction Day before the office of the Superintendent of Police.
The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.
Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.
Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S. Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.
The second-in-command of the Homeguards’ Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H.S. Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.
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