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PERSONS IN NEWS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Mar 24, 2020

Omar Abdullah Released After Nearly 8 Months Of Detention

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was released on March 24, 2020 after nearly eight months of detention.
His release order was issued after charges under the Public Safety Act (PSA), slapped on him in February, were revoked.
Abdullah, who turned 50 on March 10, had spent 232 days in custody since the government announced abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state on August 5 last year.

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Birth Anniversary Was Observed On 23 March

Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia's birth anniversary was observed on 23 March. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia for social empowerment and his service-oriented philosophy that continues to inspire the citizens of the country.
Dr.Ram Manohar Lohia was born on 23 March 1910 at Akbarpur, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India. He studied at the Banaras Hindu University. He earned his BA degree in Vidyasagar College, University of Calcutta. The socialist political leader was an activist in the Indian independence movement. He participated in the Quit India Movement, the Indian independence movement.

Actor, Director Visu Dies At 75

Actor, director and stage artiste M.R. Viswanathan, popularly known as Visu died in the city. He was 75 years old.
Mr Viswanathan began acting on stage from his school days and then started working in the Tamil film industry. He was part of Y.G. Parthasarathy's theatre troupe and later went to start his own troupe as well.
While he initially was a writer for films such as Pattina Pravesam and Thillu Mullu, he also began acting and directing films.

Mar 23, 2020

PM pays tribute to revolutionary freedom fighters - Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev & Rajguru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to revolutionary freedom fighters - Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on their death anniversary (March 23). In a tweet, Mr Modi said, nation will always remember their sacrifices.
Prime Minister also paid homage to veteran socialist leader Ram Manohar Lohia on his birth anniversary. Mr Modi said, Dr Lohia's works and ideology will always inspire people.

Kenny Rogers: Country Music Legend Dies Aged 81

American country music legend Kenny Rogers has died aged 81.
A family representative said he "passed away peacefully at home from natural causes".
Rogers topped pop and country charts during the 1970s and 1980s, and won three Grammy awards.
Known for his husky voice and ballads including The Gambler, Lucille and Coward Of The County, his career spanned more than six decades.
He once summed up his popularity by explaining that he believed his songs "say what every man wants to say and that every woman wants to hear".
After growing up in poverty on a federal housing estate in Houston, Texas, Rogers began recording with a string of bands, including Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, before launching his solo career in 1976.

Mar 20, 2020

P. K. Banerjee Passes Away

Former Indian football captain Pradip Kumar Banerjee passed away in Kolkata at the age of 83 years. He had been struggling with ill health for a while.
A revered figure in Indian football, Banerjee captained the national team in what is considered its golden period. He won the gold medal in the 1962 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. A striker par excellence, Banerjee was a proven leader both as a player as well as a coach. He was involved as a player and coach with both the Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

Arundhati Bhattacharya Resigns from CRISIL Board

Arundhati Bhattacharya, Former chairman of State Bank of India, submitted the resignation as an independent director of CRISIL effective from April 15. She will take charge as a chairperson and CEO for the India operations of Salesforce, USA from April 20.
She is the first woman to be the chairperson of the State Bank of India and retired in 2017. She was also the 36th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes in 2014.

Mar 18, 2020

Permanent Commission to Women in Indian Navy: SC

Justice D. Y. Chandrachud directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to serving women officers in Navy within three months with increments.
The judgment follows a verdict by the Apex Court in favour of granting permanent for women in the Indian Army. A permanent commission entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till he/she retires unlike Short Service Commission (SSC), which is currently for 10 years and can be extended by four more years, a total of 14 years.

Ashwani Lohani New Chairman of APTDC

Former Chairman and Managing Director of Air India Ashwani Lohani was appointed as the Chairman of Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC).
According to an order issued by Chief Secretary Nilam Sawhney, the appointment is for a period of one year.
Lohani had previously served as Chairman of the Railway Board and CMD of the India Tourism Development Corporation.

M. Gopal Reddy New Chief Secretary of MP

Madhya Pradesh (MP) Government appointed M. Gopal Reddy as Chief Secretary of the state replacing Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty with effect from April 1, 2020.
M. Gopal Reddy is a 1985 batch IAS officer is currently serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) before he takes charge as the state's new Chief Secretary. He worked as a vice-chairman of the Narmada Valley Development Authority (NVDA) prior to the current position.
Sudhi Ranjan Mohanty is to take charge as a Director General of RCPV Academy of Administration.

Patil Puttappa Passes Away

Veteran journalist and Gandhian Patil Puttappa, better known as 'Papu', passed away after a brief illness. He was 99.
A journalist par excellence, writer, khadi activist, and a former Rajya Sabha member, Mr. Puttappa was a strong voice of Kannada and Kannadigas throughout his life.
Recipient of several awards, including the Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, T.S.R. Award, and "Nadoja', Mr. Puttappa was born at Kurubagoda village in the then undivided Dharwad district (now, Haveri district) to Siddalingappa and Mallamma.

Mar 17, 2020

Ravinder Singh Dhillon CMD of PFC

The Appointments Committee cleared the appointment of Ravinder Singh Dhillon as Chairman and Managing Director of Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
Dhillon, posted as Director (Projects), has been cleared for appointment as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) in PFC with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post on or after June 1 till the date of his superannuation on May 31, 2023, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
In a separate order, the ACC has approved the appointment of 1997-batch Indian Foreign Service Officer Somnath Ghosh as officer on special duty in the Department of Defence for an overall period of three years up to September 11, 2022 or until further orders.

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