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Time of India
5 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Postal dept launches spl letter boxes for swift rakhi delivery
Indore: To ensure the timely delivery of rakhis ahead of Rakshabandhan, the Indore Postal Department introduced special letter boxes on GPO campus. Postmaster general of Indore region Preeti Agrawal inaugurated the letter boxes on Tuesday. "The unwavering trust of sisters in the department during Rakshabandhan reflects its enduring importance. We assure that every rakhi is treated with utmost priority and efforts are made day and night to ensure safe and speedy delivery," said Agrawal. Dedicated letter boxes have been installed for cities including Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ratlam, Neemuch, Mandsaur, Khandwa, Khargone, and for soldiers at 56 APO and 99 APO. Additionally, a special Rakhi gift box priced at Rs 111 has been introduced. It includes cookies, a traditional rakhi, kumkum, and akshat, along with speed post charges to any part of the country. To further ease the process, counter No. 8 at Indore GPO has been designated as a special rakhi booking counter offering both packing and dispatch services. A QR code was also launched by the department for doorstep rakhi pick-up.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
The written examination for the selection of village administrators and licensed surveyors in the district began in a peaceful atmosphere: District Collector Adarsh Surabhi
Wanaparthy District: The examination was arranged for the examination on Sunday at the Government Boys' High School in the district headquarters. In this order, the District Collector inspected the examination center along with Additional Collector Revenue G Venkateswarlu. He inspected the conduct of the examination and got to know the attendance details. The examination began at 10.00 am and continued till 1.00 pm. Candidates were allowed into the center an hour before. Candidates were also strictly checked against bringing any electronic devices. Speaking, the Collector said that the examination for village administrators and licensed surveyors in the district is being conducted in a peaceful atmosphere. The Collector instructed the concerned officials to ensure that no untoward incidents take place. He said that out of a total of 62 candidates for the GPO examination, 55 appeared and seven were absent. Similarly, out of 112 candidates for the license surveyor exam, 100 appeared and 12 were absent. However, another exam will be held for the license surveyors from 2 pm to 5 pm. RDO Subrahmanyam, AD Sarve Balakrishna, Tehsildar Ramesh Reddy, other revenue officials and others are with the collector.
Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Rakhi rush creates software snag: Long queues, slow services mark Ranchi post office work
1 2 Ranchi: With Raksha Bandhan approaching, post offices in Ranchi are witnessing a surge of people who are trying to send rakhis to their siblings. However, the festive enthusiasm has met a technical bottleneck with slow servers and delayed services, leaving customers waiting in long queues for hours to avail the service. Since July 21, post offices across the city, including the main GPO and local branches, have been grappling with sluggish operations. From Speed Post and registered mail to banking and parcel services, nearly all services have been affected by the delay. "I went around noon and was surprised to see people still standing since 10 AM. The staff was trying, but the system was too slow. I returned without posting anything. I'd rather use e-commerce platforms this time," said Monika Prakash, a schoolteacher from Upper Bazar Rajeev Mehta, a retired banker from Lalpur, said, "I just wanted to send a rakhi envelope to my son in Pune, on behalf of my daughters. I've been waiting for over 3 hours, but the system just keeps hanging. This never used to happen earlier." Sana Javed, a college student, added, "It took me almost two hours to get a simple Speed Post done. Many people were frustrated and left. I saw one woman cry because her parcel was to be sent and delivered urgently." Rupak Kumar Sinha, the senior superintendent of post offices (SSP), Ranchi Division, confirmed the issue. "Due to the Raksha Bandhan rush, traffic has increased, and yes, the system is slow. But it's not completely shut. The delay is due to a central software transition under India Post 's new IT 2.0 integration," he informed "Under India Post's IT 2.0 initiative, the department is moving from its earlier TCS-managed platform to a fully indigenous, in-house developed system. This aims to centralise and modernise postal, banking, and delivery services under one streamlined digital infrastructure," said another GPO official, requesting anonymity. "The new system will give India Post its own IT backbone, eliminating third-party dependency. It's a big shift, so temporary hiccups are expected," he added.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Over 7K join hands in massive campaign against drug abuse
Indore: Indore police formed a human chain on Friday with 7,100 participants to spread awareness against drug abuse under the state-wide campaign 'Say No To Drugs'. The human chain, extending from Bhanwarkuan to Palasia square, was part of ongoing initiative launched by Madhya Pradesh police to combat rising menace of substance abuse and its harmful consequences. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Under the leadership of police commissioner Santosh Kumar Singh, a series of awareness activities are being conducted across Indore to engage citizens in the fight against drugs. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that students from leading schools, colleges, and coaching institutes associated with Indore Sahodaya Group, along with members of Nagar Suraksha Samiti, traffic wardens, and numerous men, women, children, and senior citizens, joined hands to form a continuous human chain carrying placards and pamphlets bearing anti-drug messages. The event was flagged off by additional commissioner of police Amit Singh and DCP Zone-4 Rishikesh Meena, while the final leg concluded at Palasia square in the presence of additional commissioner Manoj Kumar Srivastava and other senior officers. Participants marched through key locations including Navlakha, GPO, and Geeta Bhawan, rallying the public against drug addiction and encouraging a healthy and substance-free lifestyle. The commissioner congratulated all students, citizens, and police personnel involved, and also distributed appreciation certificates to each participant on behalf of Indore police commissionerate.
Business Wire
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pandion Optimization Alliance Celebrates Excellence at 3rd Annual GOAT Awards Amidst Their 100 Year Anniversary
OLD TOWN ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pandion Optimization Alliance, a leader in group purchasing optimization, recently hosted its third annual GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Awards ceremony at the Hummingbird Kitchen and Bar in Old Town Alexandria, VA. The event, held during Premier Inc's Breakthroughs25 conference, celebrated the outstanding achievements and partnerships that have driven success in the GPO space over the past year. Travis Heider, President and CEO of Pandion, spoke at the awards ceremony, recognizing members, customers, and partners who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and impact in their respective fields. The GOAT Awards, now in their third year, have quickly become a fun way to recognize excellence. "Pandion is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2025 and the common thread from our founding days when a bunch of rural hospital executives formed a group was the thesis that we're better together. This mission to harness the collective power of our customers is still paramount today," said Heider. "The GOAT Awards exemplify this mission, showcasing the innovative and impactful work of our partners across various sectors." This year's awards spanned multiple categories, recognizing excellence in distribution, innovation, acute care, surgery centers, laboratories, women's health, food service and more. Notable winners included: Medline Industries: Distributor of the Year "Over the Road Warrior" Award Atlantic Integrated Health: Management Group Award GE Healthcare: "Ron VanStean Innovation' Award" Wood County Hospital: Acute Care Facility Award Specialist One Day Surgery Center: Surgery Center Award Atlanta Women's Healthcare Specialists: Women's Healthcare Award Ivy Rehab: Innovation Award In addition to those present, several outstanding partners were honored with GOAT Awards, to be presented at a later date: HCR Home Care: Home Care Service Award Yeshiva University: College and University Award Masonic Village Elizabethtown: Senior Living LTC Award Midas Hospitality: Food Service B&I Award Aylo Health: Physicians Group Award The event was attended by distinguished guests, including Pandion board members Richard Yates, John Sganga, Adam Guy, Mike King, Mike McRae, Dr. Jeffrey Rubin, and Lindsay Powers. Heider emphasized the common thread among all award recipients: their growth in purchasing volume, ability to seize contract savings opportunities, and successful supply chain management. These qualities align perfectly with Pandion's vision of providing a multi-billion dollar marketplace that democratizes access to amplify buying power and savings for customers. About Pandion Optimization Alliance Companies Pandion Optimization Alliance is a Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and Supply Chain Consulting Company. As a pioneer in the group purchasing and supply chain industries, our reputation is built on excellence dating back to 1925. Our vast experiences help us provide access to best-in-class contracts at the local, regional, and national levels for virtually every product or service — from medical supplies to food and beverages, office and cleaning supplies, capital equipment, and more. As a progressive player Pandion has positioned itself as resource for digital health contracts and in the fast-growing e-commerce marketplace.
