Harbhajan Singh all set to strike back

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February 1, 2013

Shiroor, Feb 1: Young spinners might have become a regular feature of the Indian cricket team for a while now but veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh has warned people against counting him out just as yet.

Interacting with media persons on the sidelines of a programme at Green Valley National School, Shiroor, on Friday, Mr. Singh said that he is trying his best to get back into the team and don national colours.

“Youngsters may be doing well in the team now but don't forget that someone has done well for 12 years. I will be back to where I belong”, Mr. Singh said.

When asked about former captain Sourav Ganguly's name doing the rounds for the next Team India coach job, Mr. Singh said that he is fully in agreement with the choice.

“Sourav will be a fantastic choice for coach. He was the man responsible for taking the team to another level as captain, at a time when cricket in India was marred by match fixing issues. He made us believe that we can win not just in India but overseas as well. If I am to vote, I will certainly vote in his favour to take on the coach's mantle. Another name that comes to mind is Anil Kumble”, Mr. Singh said.

Regarding the new field restriction rules brought about by the ICC in ODI format, Mr. Singh said that the new change is heavily in favour of the batsmen.

“Even if there are more singles, the batsmen will always have a boundary at the back of their mind with the new field laws. As a bowler, you are at a disadvantage with that field as you know that even a good ball bowled by you could be hit for four”, the 'Turbanator' opined.

On his Punjabi pop song 'Suneha' released recently, Mr. Singh said that the growing usage of indecent and vulgar lyrics in Punjabi songs prompted him to sing the single to convey the purity of music to the masses. “The song has received good response. Already more than 3,50,000 views have been registered on youtube”, Mr. Singh said.

The school brochure was also released on the occasion by Mr. Singh.

Abdul Khader (Bashu), President and Managing Trustee, Shiroor Welfare Trust, Dr. Syed Hassan Saheb, Senior Vice President, John Mathew, Principal, Green Valley National School and PU College, Shiroor, were also present.

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Lokayukta team arrives at disputed plot; CM likely to get ED summons

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October 1,2024

Mysuru, Oct 1: The Karnataka Lokayukta team on Tuesday arrived at the disputed plot in Mysuru and began investigation into the MUDA case against CM Siddaramaiah and his wife, news agency ANI reported. Snehamayi Krishna, the complainant in the case was also present with the team.

Sources stated that ED sleuths might issue a notice to CM Siddaramaiah at any time and issue summons to him for questioning. The sleuths are also keenly watching the movements of CM Siddaramaiah’s close associates and relatives, including a cabinet minister in connection with the MUDA scam.

Sources further said that there is a possibility of the ED conducting raids across the state on offices and residences of close associates of CM Siddaramaiah. The ED has also gathered information on bank accounts and financial transactions of CM Siddaramaiah and his associates.

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Monday registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to an FIR by the police, against CM Siddaramaiah over the alleged irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to his wife Parvathi B.M. by the Mysore Urban Development Authority. The ED registered the case taking cognisance of the FIR registered against the Chief Minister by the Lokayukta police on September 27.

Meanwhile, the Karnataka Lokayukta probing the MUDA case has also expedited the probe. The sleuths led by Mysuru Lokayukta SP T.J. Udesh have visited the controversial land on the outskirts of Mysuru city. The petitioner, Snehamayi Krishna, also accompanied the team.

The move of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s wife to return 14 sites allotted by the MUDA to her has triggered a debate. BJP MLA from Mysuru T.S. Srivatsa stated on Tuesday that the move of CM’s wife is not acceptable. "The two commissioners who colluded in the MUDA scam are roaming freely even today," he said.

"CM Siddaramaiah first claimed that there was no scam at all. Later, he formed a commission and now there is an FIR against him. After committing the mistake, you offer to return the sale deed. The time is up. He will have to tender his resignation and I am sure he won’t be in the position until Dasara festivities," MLA T.S. Srivatsa stated.

T.J. Abraham, one of the petitioners in the MUDA case said, “I had demanded the MUDA commissioner to take back the allotted sites. He had written back saying the process would be initiated. They were waiting for the investigation report."

"CM Siddaramaiah has not approached the division bench or the Supreme Court to challenge the order against him because there is nothing to be challenged. Returning sites is not a big sacrifice. The Chief Minister has lost it," Abraham stated.

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