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Kerala bar scam: Four get time to decide on lie detector test

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Thiruvananthapuram: A vigilance court here on Monday gave four Kerala bar owners time till May 16 to decide if they are willing to undergo a lie detector test in the bar scam case.

The scam surfaced in October last year when whistle-blower Biju Ramesh, who owns nine bars here, revealed that Finance Minister K.M. Mani took a bribe of Rs.1 crore to re-open the closed bars in the state.

Subsequently, the vigilance department registered a case against Mani. The vigilance also served notice to the four bar owners to appear before it. The department has told the court that it wishes the bar owners undergo a lie detector test.

On Monday, the bar owners told the court they want more time to consult with medical professionals on the lie detector test. The court granted them time till May 16.

“We are not against this, but all what we told the court was we wish to seek medical guidance before we decide. Hence, we want a little more time,” Raj Kumar Unni, one of the four bar owners who have been asked to undergo a lie detector test, told reporters on Monday.

In a related development on Monday, the vigilance officials began their probe into Biju Ramesh’s allegation that besides Mani, Excise Minister K. Babu received Rs.10 crore as bribe.

The Kerala government has ordered a vigilance probe into this allegation after the Left opposition took a strong position.

The vigilance department also took statement from Excise Commissioner Anil Xavier.

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala told reporters on Monday: “The law will take its course and the government has nothing to do in the investigation. The vigilance will be doing what they are supposed to do.”

Meanwhile, the opposition decided to intensify its agitation to press its demand that both Mani and Babu should be ousted from the state council of ministers.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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