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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Hans India
NH-74 scam case: ED seizes Rs 24.70 lakh during searches in Uttarakhand, UP
Dehradun: The Enforcement Directorate seized Rs 24.70 lakh and incriminating documents during simultaneous searches at seven locations in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in a case linked to a Dehradun-based provincial civil service (PCS) officer in the NH-74 scam case, an official said on Friday. D.P. Singh, a senior PCS officer currently working as Executive Director, Doiwala Sugar Mill in Dehradun, faced the searches on Thursday, said an official statement. The ED said D.P. Singh, the then Special Land Acquisition Officer (SLAO), Uttarakhand, while working in the capacity of Competent Authority of Land Acquisition (CALA), entered into conspiracy with Revenue Officer/Officials, Land Consolidation Officer/Officials, farmers/land owners, middlemen and others for misappropriation of the government funds by manipulating the use of land by way of passing backdated orders. This resulted in payment of higher compensation to landowners at non-agriculture rates, as opposed to the legal and expected compensation, said the ED. To achieve his ulterior motives, he resorted to fabrication/forgery by making back-dated entries in revenue records/documents, which were projected as genuine at the time of distributing compensation to landowners against land acquired for the widening of NH-74 and NH-125. This resulted in a loss of Rs 162.5 crore (approx.) to the government treasury, said the federal probe agency. The ED in this case had already attached movable and immovable properties amounting to Rs 43 crore (approx.) from various accused persons. While the investigation is in progress against these officials and landowners, seven Prosecution Complaints have already been filed before the Special Court (PMLA), Dehradun. Earlier last year, the ED attached immovable properties worth Rs 7.89 crore in the form of land situated at Vallah village in Amritsar district, along with movable properties worth Rs 2.40 crore in connection with a case linked to the scam. The ED had initiated the investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on an FIR filed by the police. During the investigation, it was revealed that five brothers -- Ajmer Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Gurvail Singh, Sukhwant Singh and Satnam Singh -- managed to get backdated forged orders and subsequently got them entered in the revenue records on a later date in connivance with the revenue officials and middlemen. Based on this, they fraudulently received excess compensation to the tune of Rs 15.73 crore for their land, which was being acquired for the widening of NH-74 at a non-agricultural rate. The ED investigation revealed that this ill-got money was either utilised for purchasing immovable properties in their names or was transferred to their other bank accounts or bank accounts of their relatives.
Mint
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
'My Liberation Notes' actor Son Suk-ku announces hiatus from acting: It's time to focus on more meaningful expressions
South Korean actor Son Suk-ku has announced he will be taking an extended break from acting following the completion of his current projects. In a recent interview with Sports Seoul, the 41-year-old star shared that after years of continuous work, he feels it is time to step back and focus on something deeper. 'I've learned a lot by staying busy, but now it's time to focus on more meaningful expressions,' Son said. Known for his roles in 'The Outlaws 2', 'D.P', 'My Liberation Notes', and most recently 'A Killer Paradox', 'Heavenly Ever After', and 'Nine Puzzles', Son has quickly become one of Korea's most respected actors. His most recent project, 'Nine Puzzles', sees him playing detective Kim Han-haem—his second detective role, though he says this one is quite different. 'Han-aem exists between reality and fantasy. I worked hard to balance that,' he explained. Despite the success, the actor hinted at a growing desire to slow down and explore new forms of creativity. He revealed that he has begun writing a screenplay and is looking forward to where that path might lead. Son also took a moment to thank his audience. 'Whether they liked my work or not, if they watched, they're my number one fans,' he said warmly. Son had made his debut as a director for the anthology film titled 'Unframed'. Along with him actors Park Jeong-min, Choi Hee-seo and Lee Je-hoon also wrote and directed an episode of the series. Suk-ku's episode was titled 'Rerun' or 'Rebroadcast'. While no timeline has been given for his return, fans are hopeful the break will bring even more depth to his future work.
India Today
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
5 best K-dramas to watch in one night
5 best K-dramas to watch in one night May 26, 2025 Looking for K-Dramas you can binge in one night? These short series and web dramas deliver gripping stories and a satisfying ending—no all-nighters required. Tastefully Yours is a kitchen romance that is like a war between Han Beom-woo, the successor to a large food company, and Mo Yeon-joo, who only values taste in food. The Sound of Magic - 6 episodes The series follows Private Ahn Jun-ho and Corporal Han Ho-yeol, members of the Deserter Pursuit unit tasked with capturing soldiers who have gone AWOL. D.P. - 6 episodes This tragic love story is based on the tragic true story of Korea's first soprano, Yun Sim-deok, and her lover Kim Woo-jin, set in 1920s Japanese-occupied Korea. Hymn of Death - 6 episodes With intense action, suspense, and a gripping revenge plot, this fast-paced series keeps you hooked — powered by a standout performance from Han So-hee. My Name - 8 episodes Two lifelong friends—a lyricist and a photographer—live together for two weeks to collaborate on a music project, where friendship slowly begins to blur into romance. Soundtrack #1 - 4 episodes Which of these shows do you plan to binge-watch tonight?
The Hindu
14-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
ORI Mysuru receives Vedapeetha award
The Oriental Research Institute (ORI), an affiliated institution of the University of Mysore, has been conferred the Vedapeetha award for the year 2025, in recognition of its outstanding contributions to research in Oriental studies. The award, instituted by Sri Bhandarikeri Math, Udupi, was presented at a ceremony held in Belagavi on May 9. D.P. Madhusudhanacharya, director, ORI received the award on behalf of the institute. The award comprises a citation and a cash prize of ₹1,00,000. In a simple ceremony held at the Vice-Chancellor's office here on Wednesday, Dr. Madhusudhanacharya formally handed over the award to the University of Mysore. Vice-Chancellor N.K. Lokanath and Registrar M.K. Savitha were present. C. Parvathi, Deputy Director, ORI, along with the scholars and staff of the institute, were also present.
