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I trust the work he does. I follow his updates when there are warnings around. I don't expect 100% accuracy but his work helps the people on ground. I was in Konaseema during Cyclone Montha. So, his updates helped me
Earning trust from people and whatever work you are doing comes with patience and consistent delivery. Feeling blessed of my gurus @praddy06 and @ChennaiRains to always guide me from day 1 of weather blogging to not commercialize weather and stay put to dedicated public service
It's disappointing to see the GBA going down the same line as East Bengaluru with its present golden goose, Hennur -Bagalur stretch. The infrastructure is pathetic
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Rajahmundry this morning - The Godavari River reflects the effects of 🌀 #CycloneArnab.
🎥Siva Kumar
Hope the people in Godavari districts are safe and follow the directions
Officially #CycloneArnab is expected to have peak windspeed of 125 kmpr sustained wind. But now as expected, this Cyclone is heading towards peak wind speed of 190 kmphr and is closing towards HudHud in strength and heading towards Amalapuram.
In simplicity lies the key. The score ticker shows what you need to see immediately. Broadcasters all over would do well to emulate this
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Define winning at life.
Exemplar A.
This should collectively be declared as the best video on Twitter for 2026.
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Watch carefully.. Discipline is non-negotiable for professional cricketers. Talent opens the door - discipline keeps it open. Hope players understand it.
Bob Willis has the most wickets without a 10W haul in a match and also the most 5-fors for such a bowler. Both under threat now
stats.cricinfo.com/ci/engine…
Hope Sai Deepak spoke to Rahul about the Shyam Singha Roy
This one is going to be
ONE EPIC CONVERSATION ❤🔥
@annamalai_k Garu, @jsaideepak Garu, @TheDeverakonda Garu & @Rahul_Sankrityn Garu come together for a powerful conversation about India, our history and #Ranabaali.
Don't miss it! The FULL CONVERSATION drops TODAY at 4:05 PM 🔥
#Ranabaali GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 16.10.26.
#NeverForget #RanabaaliOnOct16th
There are two brilliant commentators at the SA v Australia game - Shaun Pollock and Simon Katich. The way Shaun described Steve Smith's wicket is what a commentator should look to do
T20 timings need to be looked at in sub-continent. At the moment, it's like a toss lottery. Win toss and chase. Hope said as much at the toss y'day. Maybe look to start the game early and not let dew spoil the game. Give both teams an equal chance
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The 602 wickets are remarkably evenly distributed: Cummins 158, Hazlewood 150, Lyon 139, Starc 155.
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90% of chances taken hey?
…If you have the feet of a walrus and you can’t move to attempt anything remotely athletic, then you’ll probably have a fine record catching everything in your small wheelhouse.
If you’ve got wings, you might as well fly.
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🚨 FOOTPATH ENCROACHMENT & ILLEGAL PARKING CONTINUE — WAS ANY LEGAL ACTION TAKEN?
📍 Location: Dash Square, 114/2A, Outer Ring Road, Opp. Nandi Toyota, Kallumantapa, Banaswadi, Bengaluru – 560113
@bwaditrafficps @blrcitytraffic @acpeasttraffic @DCPTrEastBCP @Jointcptraffic @RCBengaluru @anil_lulla
Following my complaint, the barriers and chains were removed from this location. However, the cement structure/wall created by welding metal components to the roadside has still not been removed, and vehicles continue to be parked in the same manner on the public footpath/roadside area.
The latest photos and videos show that the problem has not been fully resolved. Removing only the barriers and chains is not enough if the remaining obstruction and parking continue.
I have a direct question for the concerned Traffic Police Station:
Were the vehicles parked at this location yesterday fined or subjected to any legal enforcement action?
If appropriate enforcement action was taken, why have vehicles returned to park in the same manner today? If no action was taken, why has the matter not been addressed despite repeated complaints?
I request the Station Inspector and senior officers to clarify:
1. Whether fines/challans were issued to the vehicles parked at this location.
2. Whether the remaining cement structure and welded roadside wall were inspected for legality and necessary removal.
3. What action has been taken to prevent repeated obstruction and unauthorised parking.
4. Whether the establishment has valid authorisation for the remaining structure and use of the public space.
The issue is not merely about removing a barrier. It is about enforcing the law consistently and keeping public pedestrian space accessible.
When ordinary motorists are stopped and penalised for traffic violations, the same applicable rules must be enforced fairly and consistently in this case as well.
The repeated recurrence of the same problem raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of enforcement. I am not alleging collusion without evidence; I am requesting a transparent investigation into why the obstruction and parking continue despite complaints and partial removal.
I respectfully request @bwaditrafficps and the senior traffic police authorities to conduct an on-site inspection, verify the permissions, take appropriate action under the applicable law, and provide a clear update.
Please ensure that the issue is resolved completely, not just temporarily.
#Bengaluru #Banaswadi #FootpathEncroachment #IllegalParking #PedestrianSafety #TrafficEnforcement
🚨 ILLEGAL ENCROACHMENT OF FOOTPATH BY INSTALLING A SPONSORSHIP BARRIER USING THE NAME OF TRAFFIC POLICE
📍 LOCATION:
Dash Square, 114/2A, Outer Ring Road, Opp. Nandi Toyota, Kallumantapa, Banaswadi, Bengaluru – 560113
I have already submitted a written complaint regarding this issue to @bwaditrafficps (Banaswadi Traffic Police Station).
This matter falls under the jurisdiction of Banaswadi Traffic Police Station. However, despite the written complaint, no effective action appears to have been taken at the location so far.
The issue concerns the obstruction and alleged encroachment of a public footpath in front of a sofa/furniture establishment.
It is alleged that the shop owner has installed/arranged sponsorship barriers displaying or using the name/identity of Banaswadi Traffic Police, without permission or authorised approval from the concerned police department, and has blocked a portion of the public footpath by placing barriers and chains.
If the establishment has received any official permission, sponsorship approval or authorisation from the Traffic Police Department to install such barriers, I request the concerned department to kindly verify and clarify the same.
If no such permission exists, the unauthorised obstruction of the public footpath should be removed as per applicable rules.
⚠️ KEY CONCERNS:
• A public footpath is intended for safe pedestrian movement and not for private occupation or enclosure.
• The barriers and chains are obstructing the free movement of pedestrians.
• If pedestrians are forced onto the carriageway because of this obstruction, it can create a serious pedestrian and road-safety risk.
• If the name or identity of the Traffic Police has been used without official authorisation, the matter should also be verified by the concerned authorities.
• A written complaint has already been submitted, but no visible action has been taken so far.
🙏 REQUEST TO THE CONCERNED AUTHORITIES:
@bwaditrafficps @blrcitytraffic @BlrCityPolice
I respectfully request the concerned authorities to:
1. Inspect the location.
2. Verify whether the sponsorship barriers have any official permission or authorisation.
3. If no valid permission exists, immediately remove the barriers and chains obstructing the public footpath.
4. Restore the entire footpath for safe and unobstructed pedestrian movement.
5. If unauthorised use of the Traffic Police name/identity is established, take appropriate action as per law.
6. Kindly provide an update regarding the action taken on my earlier written complaint.
This post is not intended to prejudge or accuse any individual. The request is simply for an impartial verification of the public footpath obstruction, pedestrian safety concerns and the possible unauthorised use of the name/identity of a government department, followed by appropriate action as per law.
#Bengaluru #Banaswadi #FootpathEncroachment #PedestrianSafety #RoadSafety #CivicIssue