Mangaluru: On Saturday evening, the Mangaluru Regional Centre (MLRC) for the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) organization was inaugurated at the Eden Club in the city.

The IIID Bangalore Chapter (BRC) in collaboration with the AK Group organised the program. Known for its advanced interior design, this is the 33rd Regional Centre of the IIID in India.

Speaking at the event, renowned architect Thanuja Kanvinde said,” IIID has made its mark in the field of interior design in the country. With the opening of its regional hub, this internationally recognized organization has become a testament to superior functioning worldwide”, she said.

Leading the swearing-in ceremony, Thanuja Kanvinde administered the oath to the new office bearers of IIID Mangaluru Regional Centre.

The Chief Guest , Architect V. Vishwanath elucidated the importance of interior design at the event.

IIID National Honorary Secretary, Architect Jignesh Modi, National Honorary Joint Secretary Gayatri Shetty, NEC Member, and BRC Mentor Architect Rahul Davi, NEC Member Architect Shyamala Prabhu, BRC Chairperson Dinesh Verma, MLRC Chairperson Architect Mohammed Nissar attended the program as guests of honour.

A.K. Group Chairman AK Ahmad, A.K.Niyaz, A.K. Naushad, A.K.Nazim, A.K. Sajid, and others were also present at the event.

The program was hosted by Architect Nikhil Raj, while the welcome address was delivered by the BRC Chairperson Dinesh Verma, MLRC Secretary, Architect Anil Pai delivered the vote of thanks.

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Shimla (PTI): A woman has been arrested from Punjab for allegedly duping another woman of Rs 25 lakhs by promising her to arrange a visa for Canada, police said on Monday.

The accused has been identified as Manju Kumari, a resident of Punjab.

Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Shimla Gaurav Singh said that Manju had contacted the woman several months ago and had promised her to arrange a visa for Canada.

"After this, she asked for money for the same from the victim, which she transferred to her on multiple occasions. However, as time went by, Manju started to make various excuses and ignored her calls," the SSP said.

Upon suspecting being defrauded, the victim's brother registered a complaint, and a case was registered under sections 318 (4) (cheating), 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) and 352 (2) (intentional insults designed to provoke a breach of peace) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the SSP said.

"Police teams were sent to Haryana and Punjab, but she kept evading arrest as she kept changing her locations as well as her mobile numbers. However, the police teams successfully arrested her on Sunday from a flat located in Kharar in Punjab," he said.

Further investigation into the matter is underway, and the defrauded money is also being recovered, he added.