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Gali Janardhan Reddy granted bail

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New Delhi: After spending more than three years in jail, Gali Janardhan Reddy who is a former Karnataka tourism minister and a mining magnate was today granted bail by the Supreme Court.

A bench of Chief Justice H.L. Dattu, Justice A.K. Sikri and Justice Arun Mishra granted bail to Reddy after Additional Solicitor General Maninder Singh – appearing for the CBI – told the court that the investigation in the case had been completed and a chargesheet had been filed.

Janardhan Reddy and his two brothers own the Obulapuram mining company.

They were ministers in the BJP government of then chief minister B.S. Yeddyurappa. However, all three were removed after their arrest in an illegal mining case.

Granting him bail, the court said he would furnish a bail bond of Rs.10 lakh and a sureity of like ammount.

The court also directed him to surrender his passport and stay away from mining areas like Bellary district of Karnataka, and Cuddappah and Anantpur districts of Andhra Pradesh.

 

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Cheers and Cheers: Barzilla’s Joyful Ode to Inclusivity and Celebration

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The RG Marathon Championship Run 2023 in Goa was a testament to inclusivity. Initially resistant to including persons with disabilities, it eventually featured wheelchair and standing categories, thanks to advocates’ efforts. Participants showed exceptional determination, emphasizing unity in diversity. Despite challenging weather, they demonstrated the power of community support, highlighting the need for accessibility and inclusion in all state-level events in Goa.

Following the marathon, a gathering of differently-abled individuals, predominantly wheelchair users, convened for a celebratory lunch at Barzilla. The event, orchestrated by Mr. Shariq Khan and Mr. Zain Aftab, proprietors of Barzilla, honored the birthday of Sadaf Fatima, who also uses a wheelchair and is Mr. Shariq Khan’s wife.

 

The lunch featured esteemed guests including the Tourism Minister of Goa, MLA Rohan Khaunte of Porvorim, Social Welfare Minister Subhash Phal Desai, and the State Commissioner for Persons with Disability in Goa, Guruprasad Pawaskar. The event was impeccably hosted by Ms. Falak Fatima and Mr. Adarsh Parashar, offering activities such as Karaoke and Billiards. The youth of Goa exhibited their unwavering support for the community, making the party an unequivocal success.

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