Notification on Air Cargo Complex at M'lore Airport soon'

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October 4, 2012

Mangalore, October 4: The Air Cargo Complex at Mangalore Airport proposal is before higher authorities and a notification in this regard would be issued soon, said D Purushotham, Commissioner of Customs, Mangalore.

He was speaking at a programme organized at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) in Mangalore on Thursday.

Admitting that there have been instances where custom officials have harassed air passengers at airports, Mr. Purushotham said that there are black sheep in every department and his department is no exception. In case of any complaint, passengers could approach him or get in touch with the grievance redressal cell set up at his office, he said.

Baggage rules

A presentation was made on baggage rules applicable for import of accompanied baggage on arrival and departure of passengers at the airports.

On arrival, jewellery is allowed free up to aggregate value of Rs.10,000 for male passengers and up to Rs.20,000 for lady passengers residing abroad for over one year. Articles of value up to Rs. 35,000 (excluding jewelery) is allowed free of duty for passengers of age 10 years and above and up to Rs. 15,000 (excluding jewellery) for passengers below 10 years. One laptop is allowed free of duty over and above the applicable free allowance for a person of 18 years and above. Indian currency up to Rs. 7,500 is allowed for passengers coming from abroad who are resident in India. Foreign currency has been brought under 'without limit' category. However, declaration has to be made in the currency declaration form where the value of foreign currency exceeds US $ 5,000 or equivalent. In case of foreign exchange, the declaration is to be made if the aggregate value exceeds US $ 10,000 or equivalent.

The goods of value over and above the applicable free allowance shall be chargeable to customs duty at 35% advalorem and Cess at 3% on customs duty. The effective rate of duty is 35.05% in total.

The duty is to be paid in convertible foreign currency. Not more than one kg of gold and ten kgs of silver is allowed to be imported.

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Karnataka BJP MLA Munirathna, 6 others booked for rape at resort, criminal intimidation

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September 19,2024

Ramanagara, Sep 19: A case of rape, sexual harassment and criminal intimidation has been registered against BJP MLA Munirathna and six others, police said on Thursday.

It was registered following the complaint of a 40-year-old woman who alleged that the incident took place at a private resort within the Kaggalipura police station’s jurisdiction.

“We received a complaint on Wednesday night and based on it, we have registered case against seven people, including the BJP MLA under various sections for rape by public servant, sexual harassment, criminal intimidation, criminal conspiracy, voyeurism, intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace, Information Technology Act, and others,” a senior police officer said.

The matter is being investigated, he said.

The fresh FIR against the BJP MLA, also a former Minister, comes days after he was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in connection with the two cases filed against him for alleged harassment, threats and casteist abuse, police said.

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Deputy SP suspended over Ganesh idol procession violence in Mandya

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September 20,2024

Mandya: The Deputy Superintendent of Police of Nagamangala town in Mandya district has been suspended for "negligence and dereliction of duty" in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups during a Lord Ganesh idol procession, police said on Friday.

This is the second suspension of a police officer over the clashes on September 11 following which mobs went on a rampage targeting several shops and vehicles leading to tension here.

The situation in the town has since returned to normalcy and most of the shops have started operating. However, adequate security forces continued to be stationed here as a precautionary measure, according to police.

Sumeeth A R, DySP (Nagamangala), was suspended on Thursday for negligence and dereliction of duty, Mandya Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baldandi told PTI.

"He (Sumeeth) was not present at the spot nor was he at the police headquarters when the incident occurred. He arrived late at the spot despite the sensitive nature of events," he said.

Earlier, Police Inspector Ashok Kumar posted at Nagamangala town police station was suspended for dereliction of duty in connection with the violence.

A total of 55 people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

According to police, an argument broke out between two groups, when the Ganesh idol procession by devotees from Badarikoppalu village reached a place of worship on September 11, and some miscreants hurled stones, which escalated the situation.

The police had used mild force to disperse the crowd to control the situation.

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