M. Narasimhalu elected as the new president of Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce
Bengaluru: M. Narasimhalu has been elected as the new President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC). The election for the 2024-25 term was conducted using electronic voting machines under the supervision of the election officer at the Gururaja Kalyana Mantapa, located near the KFCC office.
A total of 128 candidates from the producer, distributor, and exhibitor sectors contested in the election, with 24 candidates already elected unopposed. This time, the president's position was reserved for the exhibitor sector. M. Narasimhalu of Vaibhavi Theatre emerged victorious over Sundar Raj A.R., owner of Vajeshwari Theatre, winning the position by a significant margin.
The newly elected office-bearers are as follows:
1. Vice President (Producer Sector): Venkatesh K.V. (Safeer)
2. Vice President (Distributor Sector): Shilpa Srinivas
3. Vice President (Exhibitor Sector): Rangappa
4. Honorary General Secretary (Producer Sector): Ramakrishna D.K.
5. Honorary General Secretary (Distributor Sector): M.N. Kumar
6. Honorary General Secretary (Exhibitor Sector): L.C. Kushal
7. Treasurer: Madesh (Chingari)
The total number of voters in the Chamber was 1,409, with members from the producer, distributor, and exhibitor sectors participating in the election process.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
