ACB raids Udupi excise DySP's office, driver's residence

Vartha Bharati | 09-03-2018 | 20:17:00 IST

Mangaluru:  Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) sleuths raided the Udupi excise deputy superintendent of police Vinod Kumar's office and his driver's home here on Friday.

An ACB team led by Chikkamagaluru DySP Brijesh Mathews conducted the raid at 6 a.m. at the residence of Vinod Kumar's driver Dinesh, located behind Ajjarkad excise office.

Later, the team moved to Abkari Bhavan's office and examined and collected certain documents. Meantime, the sleuths held an inquiry with staff and computer operators too. The team consisted ACB inspector Krishnamurthy, constables Devraj, Mohan were present.

The raids were conducted based on a complaint filed with ACB against Vinod Kumar, who is serving in Udupi for four years. In addition to this, total five teams conducted raids at Vinod Kumar's Mangaluru residence, his uncle's residence in Baindur and other relatives' houses at Karkala.   

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PM meets vice president on Tamil new year

14-04-2026 ¦ 14-04-2026 IST

Photo: PTI

New Delhi (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to greet him on Tamil new year Puthandu.

Modi reached the vice president's official residence here and offered prayers on the occasion of Puthandu.

"Called on Vice President Thiru C P Radhakrishnan Ji and conveyed greetings on the special occasion of Puthandu. Praying for a wonderful year ahead, filled with good health and happiness," Modi posted on X.

The vice president said he was happy to meet Modi at Uprashtrapati Bhawan and exchange greetings on Tamil Puthandu and Baisakhi.

"We prayed for a wonderful year ahead, with happiness, peace, and the well-being of all.

"We discussed how Tamil Puthandu showcases the wisdom of our ancestors and brings together tradition, family, spirituality, and a disciplined way of life," he posted on X.

Separately, Radhakrishnan greeted people on the occasion of Puthandu, Baisakhi, Rongali Bihu, Maha Bishuba Pana Sankranti, Poila Boishakh and Vishu.

"These vibrant festivals reflect the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat and celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our nation," he said.

Radhakrishnan said the festivals mark new beginnings, the joy of harvest, and the enduring bond between people, nature, and tradition.

"May these occasions inspire harmony, prosperity and renewed hope to everyone's lives," he prayed.