Latest news with #BrajeshKumar
India Today
4 days ago
- General
- India Today
Bihar's Rs 100 crore highway an obstacle course, thanks to trees in middle of road
After Madhya Pradesh's infamous 90-degree bridge drew national mockery, Bihar has found itself in the spotlight for a jaw-dropping infrastructure blunder. A Rs 100 crore national highway widening project between Jehanabad and Gaya has resulted in a bizarre, dangerous outcome: several massive trees are standing tall right in the middle of the freshly built four-lane to boost connectivity and ease congestion, the highway expansion under National Highway-83 (also known as NH-22) has instead become a nightmare for drivers. With at least seven to eight full-grown trees rooted squarely in the middle of the new lanes-especially near the Jehanabad District Magistrate's office-vehicles are being forced into risky swerves to avoid fatal crashes. Intended to boost connectivity and ease congestion, the highway expansion under National Highway-83 (also known as NH-22) has instead become a nightmare for drivers. advertisementOfficials say it's not incompetence but a bureaucratic standoff that led to the mess. During construction, the Public Works Department (PWD) sought clearance from the Forest Department to remove the obstructing trees. However, the Forest Department refused to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) unless the administration provided 14 hectares of compensatory forest land elsewhere in Jehanabad. Unable to meet the demand, the PWD pushed ahead with construction-navigating the new road around the immovable trees."This situation has arisen due to the Forest Department not granting a No Objection Certificate. The road is still under construction and will be fixed soon," said Brajesh Kumar, Additional Collector of Jehanabad. But things reached a boiling point on Monday, when photos of the tree-dotted highway began circulating on social media, triggering outrage and ridicule. advertisementBut things reached a boiling point on Monday, when photos of the tree-dotted highway began circulating on social media, triggering outrage and ridicule. In response, the district administration filed an FIR against the construction agency for proceeding without proper forest steps are now being taken to avert disasters. Reflective tape has been wrapped around the trees, large sandbags placed at their bases, and painted metal drums strategically positioned to warn drivers-especially at night. The administration has also started barricading the affected stretch to ensure motorists don't crash into the greenery now doubling as deadly Aaj Tak, India Today's sister website, visited the site on Tuesday, bright warning drums were seen along the highway as part of the makeshift safety setup. But the central issue-the NOC deadlock-remains unresolved, and the trees continue to stand their ground, quite literally.- EndsTune InMust Watch
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Bus runs over man in Saran
Chhapra: Brajesh Kumar, 26, son of one Orem Chand Prasad, a resident of Kumna village under Kopa police station in Saran district, was crushed to death by a speeding bus on Thursday afternoon. The incident took place near Kabirpur village on the Manjhi–Barauli road. The deceased was identified based on an Aadhaar card that was recovered from his pocket. The bus was on its way from Manjhi to Ekma. The driver fled the spot after the accident. The police arrived at the spot after being informed by locals and sent the body to Chhapra for a postmortem. The police have seized the bus and brought it to the police station. After the incident, local people alleged that the growth of thorny bushes and trees on both sides of the road created difficulties for drivers, with accidents being reported almost every day. They said the situation becomes more acute at the blind turns.
New Indian Express
30-05-2025
- New Indian Express
No relief for CBI officer, mother in corruption case
BENGALURU: The Special Court for CBI and ED Cases has refused to discharge Brajesh Kumar, then Deputy Superintendent of Police, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Bengaluru, and his 73-year-old mother Laltha Singh, in a corruption case. Brajesh Kumar, serving as DySP CBI (BS & FC), Bengaluru, while conducting an investigation into two cases registered in 2017 and 2019, came in contact with the accused No.3, Ganni Praveen Kumar, who has been already convicted. He allegedly entered into a conspiracy with Praveen Kumar and an unknown official of the land developer for legal ratification of gift deeds and diversion of Rs 8.19 lakh from the parents to accounts held in his and his mother's name. Brajesh allegedly used the bribe to purchase a flat at Yelahanka in the name of his mother and in the name of his father for a sum of Rs 8.36 lakh and another flat in his name for Rs 9.52 lakh, which amounts to 90.5% of his official income. This is an offence under the provisions of the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act. The court observed that the charge against him by the prosecution (CBI & ED) is supported by material evidence, and that there is no material to discharge the accused.
