Tag: Delhi

Clash between police and local people during removal of encroachment of temple in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) | Clashes broke out between police and local residents in Delhi’s Mandawali area after authorities took the initiative to remove encroachment of a temple. Several protesters were also detained after the clash.

A large number of police personnel along with paramilitary forces have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order.

The authorities have also put up barricades in the surrounding area.

Locals have been agitating against the move since Thursday morning.

More details are awaited.

–IANS

June 22, 2023
Rain in parts of Delhi, weather likely to remain pleasant till next week

New Delhi (IANS) | It rained in parts of the national capital Delhi on Thursday, due to which the weather is likely to remain pleasant for a few days. The temperature has also dropped, giving respite to the Delhiites from the scorching heat.

The India Meteorological Department had predicted light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning over North Punjab, Haryana, South Delhi, North Madhya Pradesh and 16 other places.

In a tweet, the IMD said, satellite images are over North Punjab, Haryana, South Delhi, North Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Uttar Pradesh, Northeast Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram. And Tripura, South Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Coastal Karnataka show possibility of light to moderate rain with thunder and lightning at a few places.

According to the seven-day forecast given by the Regional Meteorological Department (RMC), Delhi is likely to witness partly cloudy sky and light rain or drizzle on Thursday.

Similar weather is expected to continue throughout the week.

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 38 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees.

–IANS

June 22, 2023
Delhi government aims to create 6L job opportunities

New Delhi: The Delhi government has announced plans to create a staggering 600,000 job opportunities by embarking on an ambitious project to redevelop non-conforming industrial areas.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his determination to transform all 26 non-conforming industrial areas into recognized conforming industrial areas through a comprehensive redevelopment plan.

During a high-level meeting held on Wednesday, Kejriwal stated that the redevelopment of these non-conforming industrial areas was crucial for the growth and progress of Delhi’s industrial sector.

“Once the redevelopment is complete, these areas will be accorded the coveted Conforming Area status, providing a conducive environment for businesses to thrive. Recognizing the financial burden associated with formulating the layout for these areas, the Delhi Government has taken a proactive step by shouldering 90 per cent of the costs, with only 10 per cent of the expenses being borne by the industries,” Kejriwal said.

The Delhi Government has said that it is firmly committed to the revitalization of Delhi’s industrial landscape, fostering economic growth, and generating employment opportunities.

During the review meeting, officials from the Department of Industries explained that, as per Delhi’s Master Plan, the demarcation of land for residential, commercial, and industrial use is the responsibility of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

However, when the expansion of residential, commercial, and industrial activities took place in Delhi, the DDA could not keep up with the pace of development.

As a result, unauthorized colonies began to emerge due to the unavailability of residential colonies in Delhi. The land use in Delhi started to deviate from the Master Plan for other purposes. Industrial clusters were not created in a timely manner by the DDA, leading to the emergence of illegal or non-conforming industrial areas.

Currently, more than 70 per cent of the land is being used for industrial activities, known as non-conforming industrial areas.

June 21, 2023
Junior Engineer from Sambalpur district of Odisha in Vigilance net

Sambalpur: Tightening its noose around the neck of corrupt Government officials, the sleuths of Odisha Vigilance apprehended a Junior Engineer from Sambalpur district today when she was accepting bribe of Rs 10,000.

The accused has been identified as Pranati Sahu, Junior Engineer, Batemura and Bargoan GPs, Maneswar Block in Sambalpur district.

As per reports, Sahu was apprehended by Odisha Vigilance for demanding and accepting undue advantage of Rs.10,000 on Wednesday from a complainant (Grama Sathi) to handover measurement books and all related documents in respect of road works executed by him under MGNREG Scheme in Maneswar Block.

Based on the above complaint, a trap was laid today, wherein the accused Sahu was caught by the Vigilance sleuths at a newly constructed hall inside Maneswar Block campus while demanding and accepting undue advantage of Rs 10,000 from the complainant.

The entire bribe money was recovered from the possession of Sahu and was seized in presence of the witnesses. Right hand wash as well as money purse wash of Sahu also gave positive chemical reaction, confirming acceptance and handling of bribe money by her, said a note by Odisha Vigilance.

Following the trap, simultaneous searches have been launched on the rented residential house of Sahu located at Kuluthkani, Sambalpur and shopping mall running in a rented building at Govindtola under Dhanupali Police limits, Sambalpur and her father-in-law’s house at Bolghantianali under Dereng Police limits in Angul district.

In this connection, Sambalpur Vigilance PS Case No.17 dated 20.06.2023 U/s 7 Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act, 2018 has been registered. Further investigation of the case is underway.

June 21, 2023
UTP dies while undergoing treatment at hospital in Dhenkanal

Dhenkanal: An under-trial prisoner (UTP) died while undergoing treatment at the hospital in Dhenkanal district of Odisha on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Athani Dehuri (42) of Beshalia village under Sadar police station limit.

As per reports, the UTP died while undergoing treatment at Dhenkanal General Hospital.

Reportedly, Athani was arrested on last Sunday by the Excise department on the charge of smuggling liquor and sent to the judicial custody on the following day.

As he fell ill today morning the Jail authorities admitted him in the hospital. However, during the treatment, the doctor declared him dead.

On the other hand, the family and relatives of the deceased have claimed that he has been beaten to death. The family also complained that they were not informed that Athani was admitted to the hospital.

The family members have demanded a high-level investigation into the incident.

June 21, 2023
Lawrence Bishnoi’s key aide sent to 5-day NIA custody

New Delhi: A Delhi court on Wednesday sent Vikas Singh, a key associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, to five-day National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody in a case related to the Rocket-propelled Grenade (RPG) attack on Punjab Police’s intelligence headquarters in Mohali in May 2022.

The agency produced the accused before vacation judge Pawan Kumar of the Patiala House Courts, and sought his seven-day custody for further interrogation.

Singh, a resident of Lucknow, was arrested on Tuesday for his alleged involvement in harbouring Deepak Surakhpur and Divyanshu, both residents of UP’s Faizabad, of the Lawrence Bishnoi terror syndicate.

The two were involved in various criminal cases, including the RPG attack.

Appearing for the NIA, the special public prosecutor submitted that Singh’s custodial interrogation is required to unfurl the criminal conspiracy and his links with the co-accused.

However, advocate Amit Sinha, appearing for Singh, opposed NIA’s request for remand.

Considering the facts and submissions, the court observed that custodial interrogation of the accused is required.

“Accordingly, the application is allowed and the accused be sent to five-day NIA custody,” the court ordered.

Judge Kumar also directed that the accused should be produced before the court again on June 26, adding that he also has to be medically examined according to the rules.

The present case relates to the terrorist-gangster conspiracy hatched by members of the Bishnoi syndicates based in India and abroad to raise funds and recruit youth to carry out terrorist acts in Delhi and other parts of the country.

The investigations so far have shown that the conspiracy was hatched in jails of different states and was being executed by an organised network of operatives based abroad.

The NIA investigation has revealed that Surakhpur was introduced to Singh by Vicky Midhukhera, another associate and friend of Bishnoi. Singh had connected Divyanshu, who was already known to him, to the Bishnoi syndicate.

The duo was also involved in numerous targeted contract killings, including those of businessman Sanjay Biyani in Maharashtra and gangster Rana Kandhowalia in Punjab. Singh also harboured another accused named Rinku after Kandowalia’s murder.

The NIA has arrested 15 accused to date and has charged 14 accused, including Lawrence Bishnoi, in the terror-gangster conspiracy case.

The NIA had filed the charge sheet in the instant case on March 24 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and Arms Act.

June 21, 2023
Vishnu Agarwal arrested in money laundering case, ED interrogated for 8 hours

Jharkhand. These days in Jharkhand, the action of central investigative agencies is not taking the name of stopping. In the capital Ranchi, the investigating agencies are very active on the land scam and money laundering. Under this, the ED is questioning Vishnu Aggarwal, a well-known businessman of Ranchi and the operator of Nucleus Mall, since 11 am. According to the information, the Enforcement Directorate team is questioning Vishnu Aggarwal in connection with the relationship between former Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi Chhavi Ranjan and alleged broker Prem Prakash and the sale and purchase of the disputed land. Along with this, ED is taking information about those who cooperated in this forgery.
At the same time, to avoid ED’s questions, Vishnu Aggarwal said that his health was bad, but ED called the medical team and got Vishnu Aggarwal’s medical checkup done. In fact, on May 8, Vishnu Agarwal was called for questioning by the ED, but Vishnu Agarwal sought time citing ill health. On the other hand, if sources are to be believed, ED has enough evidence against Vishnu Aggarwal, on the basis of which ED can arrest Vishnu Aggarwal this evening. Vishnu Agarwal is accused of buying one acre of land on Cheshire Home Road, Ranchi on the basis of fake documents.

Along with this, the name of the ryot of the land was tampered with, in which former Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi Chhavi Ranjan, Prem Prakash, considered close to the leaders, helped him. Vishnu Agarwal had also paid a huge amount for this. Along with this, Chhavi Ranjan was also made to go on a Goa tour. Let us tell you that Prem Prakash was arrested by ED in the cases of illegal mining last year itself. While he is currently lodged in jail, Chhavi Ranjan was arrested by the ED in the land scam on May 4, after which the government suspended Chhavi Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner, and Chhavi Ranjan is still in jail.

June 21, 2023
Odisha Cabinet To Meet Today Evening; Key Rural Road Proposals Likely To Get Nod

Bhuhbaneswar: Several important proposals are likely to get the approval of the Odisha cabinet which is slated to meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday evening.

According to sources, over ten key proposals are likely to get the stamp of approval in the cabinet meeting. Several of the proposals pertain to the department of Rural Development.

Some of the proposals seek implementation of projects under the ambitious Mukhya Mantri Sadak Yojana (MMSY). Proposals involving an investment to the tune of Rs 3708 crore are expected to receive the approval of the state cabinet.

The proposals are aimed at strengthening road connection network in rural, remote and far-flung areas of the state.

It may be noted that the Odisha government targets to construct over 15,000 km roads under MMSY with an expenditure of Rs 12,000 crore in the next 5 years, official sources said.

Apart from the roads, 1,500 new bridges would be built with a cost of Rs 6,000 crore under Biju Setu Yojana (BSY) during the period to improve the road connectivity in rural areas of the state. While the government had committed to construct 750 bridges, 679 have already been completed and 900 more will be built by March, 2024.

June 21, 2023
Jagannath Rath Yatra: Special Mo Bus Service To Puri From Tomorrow; Check Routes & Timings

Bhubaneswar: With the sibling deities of Jagannath Temple in Odisha’s Puri on their nine-day annual sojourn, the CRUT has decided to run Ratha Jatra Special Mo Bus service between Khurda, Jagatpur, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar and the pilgrim town from June 22 to June 27.

It will also run shuttle service between Malatipatpur and Puri Bus Stand.

Check bus stop details of the new routes – 2, 3, & 4 – and Mo Bus time schedule of routes plying to Puri:

The CRUT further informed that route no. 7, 8 & 52 will remain suspended till June 30 due to traffic restrictions in Puri.

Mo Bus, introduced in the Capital Region on November 6, 2018, covers Khurda, Cuttack and Puri with a ridership of 2.3 lakh per day with 390 buses. It was extended to Rourkela-Biramitrapur-Rajgangpur Master Plan area in Sundargarh during the World Cup Hockey in January this year. The service will soon be introduced in Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Brajarajnagar, Belpahar, Berhampur, Gopalpur, Chhatrapur, Hinjilicut and Digapahandi.

June 21, 2023
Heavy rain to lash Odisha from June 23; IMD issues alert

Bhubaneswar: The regional center of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that heavy rain is likely to lash Odisha from June 23. Meanwhile, rain is likely to lash all over the state from today.

As per the weather prediction of regional center of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), ainfall accompanied with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur from and will continue till June 25.

Valid from 8.30 AM of 21.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 22.06.2023:

Yellow warning: Thunderstorm with lightning and gusty surface wind speed reaching 40-50 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundergarh, Deogarh, Keonjhar, Mayurbhanj, Angul, Dhenkanal, Sambalpur, Jharsuguda, Sonepur, Boudh and Kandhamal and thunderstorm with lightning very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput.
Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Koraput, Malkangiri, Gajapati, Ganjam and Mayurbhanj.
Valid from 8.30 AM of 22.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 23.06.2023:

Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam.
Valid from 8.30 AM of 23.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 24.06.2023:

Yellow warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Khurda, Nayagarh, Gajapati, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, Sundergarh, Deogarh and Kandhamal.
Valid from 8.30 AM of 24.06.2023 up to 8.30 AM of 25.06.2023:

Yellow Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Bargarh, Sambalpur, Sonepur, Angul, Deogarh and Keonjhar and heavy rainfall very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Sundergarh, Mayurbhanj, Dhenkanal, Cuttack, Boudh, Kandhamal, Sonepur, Balangir, Kalahandi, Nabarangapur and Jharsuguda.

June 21, 2023