Karnataka to showcase 'Nari Shakti' in R-Day tableau in New Delhi
Bengaluru, Jan 24: The 'Nari Shakti' tableau, reflecting women's empowerment in Karnataka will be displayed at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path' (previously Rajpath) in New Delhi.
According to the Department of Information and Public Relations, the tableau which is ready for the parade was prepared in a short span of 10 days.
The department has chosen five themes for the 2023 Republic Day Tableau Bravery of the women of Karnataka, Silk': The Pride of Karnataka, Karnataka's Floriculture, Karnataka: The Leader of Millets and 'Nari Shakti'.
The theme "Nari Shakti" depicting women's empowerment was finalised by the 'Theme Selection Expert Committee'. And accordingly, this time the tableau is showcasing the achievements of three women achievers who have brought glory to Karnataka, the information department commissioner, P S Harsha said.
The state has highlighted the achievements of Sulagitti Narasamma, Vriksha Maate Tulsi Gowda Halakki and Salumarada Timmakka as 'Nari Shakti' (woman power) as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsava' in the 2023's Republic Day celebrations, Harsha noted.
He added that these women have been honoured with the 'Padma Sri' award by the central government for their selfless contribution to the society.
"Although these women were born and brought up in very ordinary families from the most backward villages of Karnataka, their birth, caste and status did not come in the way of their achievements.
They have gained global attention through their achievements. Karnataka and the country are proud of their achievements," he said, "and tableaus are made to reflect this," the commissioner said.
According to Harsha, the state cleared several hurdles and made to the R-Day parade.
"This tableau, which symbolises Karnataka's greatness and Kannada identity, was prepared in just 10 days. Also, the department has been continuously participating in the Republic Day Parade for the past 14 years. This is something that all Kannadigas can be proud of," the commissioner added.
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Bus helper held for stealing USD 1,600 from Iranian woman's purse in Delhi; money recovered
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a bus helper and recovered USD 1,600 that was allegedly stolen from the purse of an Iranian woman who had forgotten it on a private bus at ISBT Kashmere Gate, an official said on Sunday.
The incident came to light on December 15, when a complaint was lodged at the ISBT Kashmere Gate police post by Dr Ali Akbar Shah, a professor at Delhi University and a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, the police said.
He informed police that his guest, Fareshteh Sayanjali, an Iranian national, had arrived in India on December 13 and was staying at his residence, they said.
The woman had travelled to Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and was returning to Delhi on December 15 in a bus. While de-boarding at ISBT Kashmere Gate around 1.45 pm, she inadvertently left her purse on the bus seat, the police officer said.
After some time, she received a phone call from the bus operator informing her that the purse had been found in the vehicle. However, when the purse was handed back to her, she discovered that USD 1,600 in cash kept inside was missing," the officer added.
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Based on Dr Shah's statement, an FIR was registered at Kashmere Gate police station on December 16, and an investigation was taken up, police said.
During the investigation, the team questioned the driver and conductor of the bus in which the woman had travelled, police said.
During questioning, the conductor told police that Monish, the bus helper, found the purse lying abandoned on a seat and handed it over to him, police said.
Monish initially attempted to mislead the investigators, but later confessed to stealing the US dollars from the purse, police said
Following his disclosure, Monish was arrested on December 17 and recovered the entire stolen amount, police said.
The accused, Monish, 26, is a resident of Jahangirpuri in north Delhi.
He has studied up to Class 10 and has been working as a helper with the private bus service for the past year, they said.
