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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
No bridge: BDO wades through river
1 2 Chatra: The recent visit by the district administration team to Hesatu village in Pratappur block, Chatra district, highlighted the severe infrastructural challenges faced by the local community, particularly the absence of a proper bridge for safe and reliable commuting. Following directives from deputy commissioner Kirtishiree G to visit Hesatu, block development officer (BDO) Abhishek Pandey and his team had to wade through the Sinduria river in knee deep water to reach the place. The village is located 50 km from Chatra district headquarters. Rajesh Yadav, a resident, stated that in 2021 an infant died because they could not reach a hospital on time due to flooding in the river. He said, "We use doli to help women in labour pain cross the river." "Children often have to cross river to go to school for classes or exams," he said. The govt team's visit on Thursday was their first-hand experience of the challenges faced by people. The team carried laptops and essential items on their shoulders. On their visit, Pandey said, "We had issued Ayushman cards and conducted health checkups for villagers, particularly PVTG Baiga-Birhor community. We also facilitated online applications for ration cards too." On crossing through the river, he said, "I will send a plan to district authorities to sanction a bridge soon."
Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Funds sanctioned, yet Chatra hamlet waits for road since 2022
1 2 Chatra: Jolbigha village in Pratappur block of Chatra district, with a population of 3,000, are facing severe issues due to the deteriorating condition of its 'kutcha' road connecting their village to other areas. Owing to the recent spate of rain, the stretch has developed craters filled with water turning it into a muddy pocket. "The road's poor condition renders it unsuitable for travel even during light rain, effectively turning it into a ditch," said a villager. Both pedestrians and bikers encounter difficulties, with motorcyclists struggling for hours to cross the area. The situation has escalated to the extent that ambulances cannot access the village, making it impossible to transport patients or pregnant women to hospitals. In emergencies, residents often resort to transporting patients on cots, leading to fatalities due to delayed medical treatment. In 2022, the govt sanctioned Rs 1 crore for road construction. However, after initial levelling, the work stalled. Anita Devi, the local mukhiya, said that efforts are on to secure a concrete paved road for the village. Frustrated by the road conditions, Jolbigha villagers had announced to boycott assembly elections last year. Abhishek Pandey, block development officer of Pratappur, said, "I am collecting information on why the road was not constructed despite the allocated funds. I will try to speed up the project soon."
Time of India
6 days ago
- General
- Time of India
National recognition for Dr Abhishek Pandey as his education and rural empowerment initiatives gain ground across India
Dr Abhishek Pandey, an education reformer and policy strategist, is rapidly emerging as a pivotal force behind several grassroots and governance-linked campaigns across India. His think tank, the Charles Walters Council for Innovation & Research (CWCIR) , along with the social initiative Maa Ambey Kutir , is now being recognised for driving impactful change — from classroom innovation to village-level transformation. Recently honoured by top government offices — including endorsements from the Home Minister, Defence Minister, and Education Minister — Dr. Pandey's campaigns span women's self-defence training across 13 states, academic audits and reforms in CBSE schools, and skill development modules for marginalised communities. CWCIR's flagship Honour of Ashoka Awards continues to gain national attention, celebrating ethical governance by recognising top IAS, IPS, and IFS officers, as well as former defence leaders. The initiative has become a credible voice in public service recognition, policy research, and thought leadership. Simultaneously, under Maa Ambey Kutir , Dr. Pandey has conducted over 100 rural wellness camps, Vedic knowledge sessions, and spiritual empowerment drives. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Scam Exposed: What They Won't Tell You about zero trust! Expertinspector Click Here Undo The initiative bridges India's traditional wisdom with modern community needs — especially in underserved regions. With more than 1,000 research articles, and roles as a Mentor of Change (NITI Aayog), CBSE Innovation Ambassador , and National Education Resource Person , Dr. Pandey is now regarded as one of the rising faces of India's knowledge revolution.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Drugs not recovered, man walks free after 12 years in NDPS case in Noida
Noida: Twelve years after being jailed for allegedly possessing contraband, a man was acquitted, with the prosecution having failed to convince the court about any sort of recovery. A court of additional district and sessions judge on Tuesday said the prosecution did not follow the procedures mandated under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Judge Abhishek Pandey ordered the acquittal of Dilip Kumar, a resident of Sunpura in Mainpuri district, who was already out on bail in a case pertaining to the alleged recovery of diazepam powder by Sector 24 police in 2013. The court observed "grave lapses" in the prosecution case as the recovered substance was not produced before the court, the accused was not searched in front of any neutral witness or magistrate as mandated under Section 50 of the NDPS Act and after sending 24 grams of the recovered powder to the forensic lab, there was no mention of how the remaining one gram of powder was handled. Declaring that the prosecution failed to prove that the accused was arrested with any contraband substance, the court exonerated him from charges under Section 18/20 of the NDPS Act and said that since Kumar was already out on bail, his bailers should be recused. He was, however, directed to furnish a personal bond of Rs 30,000 and two sureties of equal value in the court. "Under established norms, the recovered powder should have been placed in two packets with proper marking and sent for forensic testing and the other kept under seal in the police station, but this has neither been detailed in the case details nor admitted by prosecution witnesses in their deposition," the court observed. The defence counsel objected to the accusations and said that the accused was falsely implicated in the case and that nothing was ever recovered from him. "It was a false story and the procedures under the NDPS Act were not followed by the prosecution," the defence counsel said, seeking exoneration from all charges. It also expressed surprise over the missing one gram of powder and the statement of prosecution witness 3, who said that he received three sealed packets from SI Yadav on the night of the arrest. "If there were three sealed packets, what was in them and where it was kept is not clear," the court observed. According to the prosecution, a police team under sub-inspector Srinivas Yadav was on regular vehicle checking duty near Videocon Square on the evening of Sept 26, 2013, when they received a tip-off about a person coming in that direction with diazepam tablets and a knife. Yadav, who registered an FIR the same day, informed the court that he, along with the police team, intercepted the accused and overpowered him when he was trying to escape. "On asking the reason for escape, he confessed to having diazepam powder and a knife. We informed him about his right to be searched before a magistrate or gazetted officer, but the accused expressed his eagerness to be searched by police and we recovered a white powder, which weighed 25grams of diazepam powder, and a knife," Yadav informed the court. Prosecution witness Yadav, who was referring to the case file during deposition, told the court that he retired in 2016 and was undergoing treatment for depression.
News18
24-04-2025
- News18
Rs 35 Crore Deposited In Mumbai College Girl's Account, GST Notice Exposes Scam
Last Updated: A Mumbai college girl found Rs 35 crore in her account due to cybercriminals using her documents. The Income Tax Department asked her to pay GST. Police arrested two suspects In a surprising twist in the ongoing battle against cybercrime, a college girl in Mumbai found her bank account unexpectedly filled with money instead of being emptied. Cybercriminals had conducted transactions worth Rs 35 crore in her account, unbeknownst to her. The incident came to light when the Income Tax Department sent her a notice to pay GST on the transactions. The girl, residing in Mumbai's Malad West area, was shocked to receive the notice demanding tax on Rs 35 crore worth of transactions. Panicked, she rushed to the Malvani police station and explained that she was merely a student and had no such funds in her account. Upon thorough investigation, the police discovered that two cybercriminals had opened a bank account using the girl's documents. These fraudsters were using the account to deposit money obtained through cybercrime. The account was employed to store ransom payments after committing fraud. The police have arrested two individuals, Abhishek Pandey and Akash Vishwakarma, from the Kandivali and Borivali areas in connection with the case. According to the police, the suspects targeted young job seekers, collecting their PAN cards, Aadhaar cards, and other important documents under the pretext of offering employment. These documents were then used to open new bank accounts, which were subsequently used for depositing fraudulent money. The investigation revealed that the accused had opened bank accounts for at least 10 to 12 individuals, depositing fraudulent money in each. The funds were withdrawn as needed. The police are continuing their investigation into the incident. First Published:
