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Hans India
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- Hans India
New ration cards distribution from Aug 25
Paderu (ASR District): Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Civil Supplies Nadendla Manohar announced that new ration cards will be made available across the state starting August 25. He convened a review meeting with Civil Supplies and other department officials at the Collectorate in Paderu on Monday. The minister confirmed that 1.46 crore new smart ration cards will be distributed statewide. He noted that the coalition government has initiated numerous reforms in the Civil Supplies department, aiming to provide better services to the public under the new system. Andhra Pradesh has achieved the top position in India by completing 96.4% of e-KYC, demonstrating its commitment to efficient service delivery. He also mentioned that 1400 towers are currently operational for improved connectivity, with more to be added soon. The minister stressed the importance of extensive field visits by officials to understand ground realities and gather feedback from tribal communities at weekly shandies regarding the Deepam scheme and the delivery of essential commodities. He stated that he, along with officials and public representatives, conducted field inspections on Monday to assess the actual situation and the efficiency of ration supply. He said that doorstep delivery of essential commodities to the elderly is successful and expressed satisfaction that people appreciate the flexibility of collecting provisions from fair price shops between the 1st and 15th of the month. Manohar strictly cautioned against any irregularities in the delivery of Deepam scheme gas cylinders. He also added that forest produce cultivated by tribal communities would be made available at 29,000 FP shops. District collector AS Dinesh Kumar and joint collector Dr MJ Abhishek Gowda provided detailed information on mandal-wise fair price shops and essential commodity distribution in the district, along with an e-KYC status presentation. Civil Supplies Commissioner Saurabh Gaur stressed the mandatory e-KYC for LPG connections, noting that only 25% of the process has been completed in the district, and directed officials to expedite it. GCC Managing Director Kalpana Kumari, Paderu Sub-Collector Sourya Man Patel, Assistant Collector Sahith, Rampachodavaram and Chintoor ITDA Project Officers Katta Simhachalam and Apoorva Bharat, Rampachodavaram Sub-Collector Kalpa Sri, ICDS Project Officer Jhansi Ram, and District Education Officer P Brahmaji and others participated.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
UP ATS arrests doctor in Maha for radicalising Muslim youth
. Lucknow: UP's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested Monday a homeopathy practitioner, Usama Maj Sheikh (24), from Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane for alleged involvement in a larger online network aimed at indoctrinating Indian Muslim youths with the help of Pakistani mentors. Usama's arrest came after the interrogation of Ajmal Ali (19), another alleged member of the network who was arrested two days ago. According to preliminary ATS probes, the group's objective is to incite communal hatred and prepare ground for a violent movement to establish Ghazwa-e-Hind - an Islamist concept of religious conquest - by spreading Sharia law through jihad. The duo allegedly influenced young Muslim men to harbour resentment against non-Muslims, encouraging them to join anti-national and criminal activities aimed at destabilising the country, ATS said. While Ajmal was remanded in judicial custody earlier, Usama was produced Monday before a court in Ulhasnagar, which granted transit remand to UP ATS officers. ATS sources said they were trying to identify other members of the network, including possible foreign handlers and local collaborators. (Inputs from Pradeep Gupta)
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
Use E-Sakshya App For Stronger Evidence, Better Conviction Rate: ADG Gupta
1 2 Nagpur: In a comprehensive review of Nagpur's city and district crime scenario on Monday, additional director general of police (law and order) Nikhil Gupta emphasised leveraging technical and digital tools, particularly the e-Sakshya app, to enhance evidence collection and boost conviction rates. The meeting focused on the effective implementation of the newly enacted criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — which came into effect in July 2024. Gupta, a Nagpur native, expressed satisfaction with the measures taken by commissioner of police Ravinder Singal, notably Operation Thunder targeting narcotics syndicates. However, Gupta urged stricter action against drug peddlers, advising police to invoke charges even against those on the run and to pursue their apprehension diligently. He stressed the importance of balancing high detection rates with improved recovery and preventive actions to ensure robust policing outcomes. Highlighting the need to strengthen foundational policing practices, Gupta underscored the importance of updating case diaries, clearing pending investigations, and collecting scientific evidence to build airtight cases. Gupta particularly emphasised on improving conviction rates in cases involving atrocities against women, urging meticulous investigations into missing women and girls to deliver justice. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Discover the AI-powered language app that's changing how everyone learns Talkpal AI Undo Gupta also reviewed enforcement parameters of the new criminal laws, encouraging the adoption of digital tools like the e-Sakshya app to streamline evidence documentation and presentation in courts. He believes such measures will significantly enhance the quality of investigations and judicial outcomes. The ADG instructed deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) to conduct frequent visits to police stations to monitor ongoing investigations, inspect crime scenes, and scrutinise chargesheets for accuracy and completeness. Discussions also touched on operational challenges, including a shortage of inspector-rank officers. Senior officials noted that while officers transferred out of Nagpur often leave promptly, their replacements from regions like western Maharashtra are delayed, leaving critical posts vacant. As Gupta prepares to review the crime scenarios in Gondia and Gadchiroli, he reiterated the need for diligent investigations and proactive policing to address regional challenges. His focus on technology-driven policing and addressing manpower constraints signals a push for systemic improvements to enhance public safety and judicial efficiency across Maharashtra.
