Probe into imported Toyota, Yamaha models over fraudulent Japanese testing

Seoul, June 20 2024-

The South Korean government said on Thursday it has carried out a probe into some imported vehicles made by Japanese automakers Toyota Motor Corp. and Yamaha Motor Co. in connection with their improper certification tests in their home country.

Seoul’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it has looked into whether 38 models from Japanese automakers currently under investigation for fraudulent certification tests in Tokyo were being sold in South Korea.

The ministry said none of the models in question have been imported into South Korea, reports Yonhap news agency.

It, however, discovered that some models of Toyota’s Lexus RX line and Yamaha’s Tmax and YZF-R3 motorcycle models sold in the country were equipped with the same engines and horns as ones in problematic models.

Accordingly, the ministry said it has been reviewing the three models for manufacturing defects since Friday.

As of this month, there are 6,749 registered Lexus RX units, 1,910 Yamaha Tmax units and 1,318 YZF-R3 units in the country.

The ministry said it plans to monitor measures taken by Japanese authorities and take proper action if the vehicles fail to meet safety standards. (Agency)

Punjab CM Mann hands over cheques worth Rs.1-cr each to families of two martyrs

Sangrur, June 19, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday handed over cheques worth Rs 1 crore (each) as financial assistance to families of two martyrs of who had attained martyrdom during line of duty while serving the Indian Army.

Handing over the cheques to family members of martyr Tarlochan Singh s/o Raja Singh r/o village Jakhepal (Sunam) and Harsimran Singh s/o Nirmal Singh r/o village Bhasaud (Dhuri), the Chief Minister reiterated the firm commitment of the state government to help the families of the soldiers who sacrifice their life at the altar of the motherland.

He said that it is the bounden duty of the Punjab government to bail out the families of these heroes in hour of crisis. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the financial assistance to the families of martyrs is in consonance with the commitment of the state government to ensure the well being of the soldiers and their families.

The Chief Minister said that though it is an irreparable loss for the country in general and for the distressed family in particular and it cannot be repaid at any cost, but the government has made this humble effort in honour of the martyr.

He commended these heroes for their unwavering dedication to the nation adding that the state government stands by the families in this hour of grief and would leave no stone unturned to provide all possible assistance.

Bhagwant Singh Mann said that the people of the country will always remain indebted to these soldiers, who sacrificed their lives for the protection of the security and sovereignty of the country.

The Chief Minister said that these heroes have made the entire country and especially Punjab feel proud by displaying bravery, commitment and courage in the line of duty.

Bhagwant Singh Mann reiterated that due to implementation of Model Code of Conduct he was not able to come and hand over these cheques to the distressed families. But, he said that as soon as the Model Code of Conduct was lifted he had fulfilled the commitment of his government to hand over the cheques to these families.

Amitabh Bachchan says he shies away from promotional work for films

Mumbai, June 20 2024-

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared that he shies away from promotional work but expressed his delight about being part of the upcoming film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, describing it as an extraordinary vision by the maker and director.

The cine icon took to his blog and shared some pictures from the movie’s event held in Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

“The day of presence… the day of being with the greats of those that make the presence of the film… KALKI 2898 AD,” he wrote.

“My presence for promotional work is one that I shy away from… but for the sake of the most humble Production team… and more particularly, a team that is run by daughters of the Head… it is a justification beyond personal choices… And…”

The actor then praised the team of the upcoming film, directed by Nag Ashwin.

“To be part of the vision of the maker and director, of some extraordinary thought, was a delight I had not imagined or was even close to…”

The thespian also shared a picture of himself “buying a ticket” of the film from producer Ashwini Dutt, the father-in-law of the director.

“Traditionally…buying the first ticket to the show from the Producer… the magnanimous, gentle, humble Shri Ashwini Dutt, father to Priyanka and Swapna, his daughters who run the production house… and father-in-law to Nag Ashwin, the director,” he wrote.

‘Kalki 2898 AD’ also stars Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, among many others.

It is slated for release on June 27. (Agency)

For Ali Fazal, 2024 has turned out to be extraordinary despite writers’ strike

Mumbai, June 20 2024-

Actor Ali Fazal, who has six projects scheduled for this year, stated that 2024 has been a boon for him despite experiencing hardships due to the writers’ strike in the West and now being involved in big projects in India.

Ali said: “This year has turned out to be quite extraordinary for me, despite the global writers’ strike. I had to take a significant break from international work, but life has been incredibly kind. Many exciting opportunities have come my way.”

The actor has ‘Mirzapur 3’ under Excel Entertainment, Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro… In Dino’, Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life’ alongside Kamal Haasan, Rajkumar Santoshi’s ‘Lahore 1947’ under Aamir Khan Productions, the Hollywood film ‘Afghan Dreamers’ directed by Bill Guttentag, and another unannounced project.

“I’m thrilled to be part of Anurag Basu’s film ‘Metro… In Dino’ and Mani Ratnam’s ‘Thug Life’, as well as ‘Lahore 1947’ and several other projects. It’s been a chance to explore a variety of roles in a short time, especially considering ‘Mirzapur’ has been the only long-format show I’ve deeply engaged with over the past few years,” the actor added.

Ali added that as actors, “we love to grow, and the directors I’m working with are pushing me to perform in new and different ways.”

“I hope the audiences enjoy my performances and the stories I want to tell. On the production front, we’re excited to launch ‘Girls Will Be Girls’ globally and find a home for it in India and other territories. We’ve also announced five other projects with some wonderful creators.”

“While not all of these projects will have us acting, some will. These are baby steps in shaping our production house, Pushing Buttons Studios. We aim to nurture new talents and ourselves as well,” he added.

Ali also spoke about the “nesting stage” as he and his wife Richa Chadha are set to welcome their first child.

“Of course, this is also a time where we are nurturing our personal lives — it’s what I call the nesting stage, as we hope to start a family soon. It’s a very exciting time, and I look forward to sharing more in the coming months,” he added. (Agency)

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