Shiroor Seer death case: Action would be taken after police investigation says DCM
Bengaluru, July 20: Shiroor seer Lakshmivara Theertha Swamiji’s brother has given a complaint raising suspicions over the seer’s death. The police officers have launched the investigation. The action would be taken based on the investigation, said deputy chief minister Dr. G Parameshwara.
He was speaking to reporters after the release of a special issue in the city's Press Club as part of the birthday of senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge.
When media asked about the scandal in the BBMP, he said, "The action will be taken if any specific scandal comes to my notice. There is some work in process to bring changes in the BBMP. "I have instructed officials to be accountable to their responsibility," he said.
“Contractors had hired more than required pourakarmikas. This had led to a wage crisis. Therefore we have brought the Biometric System. After which it was cleared that only 18,300 pourakarmikas are working. Approximately four thousand workers are expected to hire. Those who worked under contractors and senior workers would be considered during the appointment,” Parameshwara said.
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Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia dies at 80
New Delhi (PTI): Essar Group co-founder Shashi Ruia has died after a prolonged illness. He was 80.
Ruia, who co-founded metals-to-technology conglomerate Essar with his brother Ravi, died in Mumbai around 23.55 hrs on November 25, family sources said.
He had returned from the US, where he was undergoing treatment, about a month back.
His mortal remains will be kept at Ruia House from 1 pm to 3 pm on Tuesday. The funeral procession will leave from Ruia House at 4 pm towards the Hindu Worli Crematorium.
Shashi, a first-generation entrepreneur industrialist, started his career in 1965 under the guidance of his father Nand Kishore Ruia.
He, along with his brother Ravi, laid the foundation of Essar in 1969 by constructing an outer breakwater at Chennai Port. The group expanded into various sectors, including steel, oil refining, exploration and production, telecom, power, and construction.
He is survived by his wife Manju and two sons Prashant and Anshuman.
