Belthangady: A notice has been issued by Belthangady Police to Sowjanya movement activist Mahesh Shetty Thimarody regarding the Special Investigation Team (SIT) for the Dharmasthala mass burial case finding weapons during an inspection of his house in Ujire recently.

Belthangady Police filed the case on September 16, based on a complaint filed by SIT officers stating two swords and one rifle were found during a search of Thimarody’s house. Thimarody was issued the notice to appear for interrogation.

It is learned that the Belthangady Police officers had visited the activist’s house on Thursday for an inquest, but Thimarody was not at home. The officers went again on Friday morning. As the house was locked, however, the police reportedly pasted the notice on a wall of the house, ordering the activist to appear for questioning on September 21.

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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.

He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.

The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.

Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.

"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.

The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.

He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.