Proposal to consider Tumakuru as 'Greater Bengaluru': G. Parameshwara
Bengaluru: "Tumakuru is growing as part of Bengaluru, and setting up an airport would be beneficial," said Home Minister G. Parameshwara.
Speaking to reporters near his residence in Sadashivanagar, he stated, "Asia's largest industrial area is being developed in Tumakuru at over 20,000 acres. The first and second phases of the project are complete, and 150 industries along with a Japan Township are coming up. HAL's helicopter factory has also started functioning, and more large-scale industries are expected. Considering all this, establishing an airport would be ideal."
Looking ahead, several new development projects are being planned for Tumakuru. The city is growing as part of Bengaluru, and there is a proposal to consider it as 'Greater Bengaluru.' Bengaluru has already expanded up to Nelamangala and Dabaspet, and there is also a proposal to extend the metro rail to Tumakuru, Parameshwara informed, adding that a formal proposal would be submitted to the government.
When asked about the case involving Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's brother, Parameshwara responded, "Isn't it necessary to take complaints seriously? Three arrests have already been made. Gopal Joshi, the accused, is absconding, and the investigation is ongoing. The police will take action according to the law."
He added that he had no information on Pralhad Joshi's involvement in the case. "Once the arrested individuals are interrogated, we will learn more. It is not appropriate to comment before the investigation is complete. Whether or not Joshi is directly involved will be revealed in due course. Nothing can be said before the report is submitted," he clarified.
In other developments, DGP Malini Krishnamurthy visited the Kalaburagi Central Prison today. "She will submit a report, and further actions will be taken based on her findings. I have directed the Director General of Police for Prisons and Correctional Services to conduct an internal review, as this is a serious matter," he concluded.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
