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Hans India
9 hours ago
- Hans India
Srisailam temple receives hundi offerings of over Rs 4.78 cr
Srisailam: The authorities of Sri Bhramarambha Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam emptied the temple Hundis on Friday to count the offerings made by devotees over the past month. According to a press release issued by the temple administration, large amounts of both Indian and foreign currencies were received as offerings from pilgrims who visited the shrine. The counting process revealed a total collection of ₹4,78,54,875 in Indian currency. Of this, ₹4,70,34,342 was collected from the main temple Hundis, while ₹8,20,533 was received from Hundis placed at the food distribution counters. The donations accounted for a period of 31 days, from May 26 to June 26, 2025, as per the temple officials. In addition to the Indian currency, a significant amount of foreign currency was also found in the Hundis. This included 842 US dollars, 121 Saudi Riyals, 218 Kuwaiti Dinars, 145 UAE Dirhams, 70 Malaysian Ringgits, 8 Singapore Dollars, 35 British Pounds, 20 Australian Dollars, 30 Hong Kong Dollars, 10 Canadian Dollars, 600 Sri Lankan Rupees and 15 Euros. The entire counting process was conducted under tight security, including continuous monitoring through CCTV cameras. Temple Executive Officer M Srinivasa Rao personally oversaw the proceedings to ensure transparency and accountability in handling the offerings.
Arab Times
21 hours ago
- Arab Times
Cigarettes Hidden in Food Containers Seized at Nuwaiseeb Crossing
KUWAIT CITY, June 27: Kuwaiti customs officials at the Nuwaiseeb border crossing successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle 323 cartons of cigarettes concealed within food containers. According to authorities, two vehicles arrived at the border checkpoint and were directed to the vehicle inspection area. During a routine search, customs officers discovered the cigarettes cleverly hidden among large quantities of food items. Investigations revealed that both vehicles belonged to two brothers, who were attempting to smuggle the goods under the guise of transporting food. The concealed cigarettes were found distributed across multiple food containers, clearly intended to camouflage the illegal cargo. Customs officials promptly took the necessary legal measures in response to the incident, reaffirming their commitment to combating smuggling and protecting public revenue.
Sharjah 24
a day ago
- Health
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Guides Kuwait's Age-Friendly City Journey
The workshop reviewed the Emirate of Sharjah's experience in the field of age-friendly cities. The workshop supported Kuwait's efforts to join UNESCO's Global Network for Age-Friendly Cities, which Sharjah became the first Arab city to join in 2017. Enhancing Arab cooperation The initiative comes within SSSD commitment to spreading the culture of age-friendly cities and sharing its expertise with relevant regional and international bodies. The department was keen to organise this training meeting to enhance Arab cooperation and provide the necessary technical and knowledge support to enable sister countries to adopt international standards in elderly care. Asmaa Al-Khudari, Director of the Office of Age-Friendly Quality and Health Services at the department, explained that the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health has shown great interest in joining the network, based on its significant efforts to serve the elderly through various projects and programmes. Sharing Sharjah's pioneering experience The ministry is currently seeking to unify these efforts within a comprehensive framework that takes into account the requirements of the international network. Al-Khudari added that the meeting is the second of its kind to be organised at the official request of the ministry. It aims to help them implement the age-friendly city standards and share Sharjah's pioneering experience in this field. Al-Khudari confirmed that SSSD always welcomes providing technical and advisory support to any entity seeking to create a better environment for the elderly. Enhancing knowledge and exchanging experiences Al-Khudari indicated that organising such workshops is part of the department's strategy to enhance knowledge and exchange experiences, and to consolidate Sharjah's role as a knowledge centre and source of inspiration for Arab cities seeking to improve services for the elderly. Al-Khudari said she hopes to see soon see the State of Kuwait on the list of the global network member cities, alongside other Arab countries that embrace this shared humanitarian vision. The workshop was attended by a number of officials from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, including Dr. Fatima Bin Dhafari, Director of the Department of Health Services for the Elderly, and Dr. Amal Al Yahya, Director of the Healthy Cities Office. A number of coordinators from government and private institutions involved in serving the elderly also attended, along with a distinguished group of elderly Kuwaitis. This reflects the ministry's commitment to listening to their feedback and taking it into consideration when developing future policies and programmes.
Arab Times
2 days ago
- Arab Times
One Million Captagon Pills Seized in Major Kuwait Drug Bust
KUWAIT CITY, June 27: As part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crimes and safeguard society from their devastating impact, the Criminal Security Sector—represented by the General Department for Drug Control—has successfully carried out a high-precision operation, seizing approximately one million Captagon pills. The operation was launched after authorities received credible intelligence regarding the suspect's involvement in narcotics smuggling and distribution. A well-coordinated security ambush led to his arrest, during which a large quantity of Captagon was found in his possession. The suspect attempted to resist arrest and obstruct law enforcement officers but was quickly subdued without any injuries reported. Further investigations and search procedures at the suspect's residence uncovered forged documents, revealing that he had illegally obtained Kuwaiti citizenship. In response, a joint task force was formed between the General Department for Drug Control and the Nationality Affairs Investigations Department to pursue the forgery case and initiate the necessary legal proceedings. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed its commitment to an integrated and sustained security strategy in the fight against drugs, vowing to protect the nation and its people by taking decisive action against anyone who threatens public safety and national security.
Gulf Insider
2 days ago
- Health
- Gulf Insider
Fraud Alert: Benefits Of 60 Dead Citizens Collected By Caregivers In Kuwait
Kuwaiti authorities have launched a sweeping investigation into the improper collection of government disability benefits on behalf of deceased citizens, in what is shaping up to be one of the country's most significant public welfare fraud cases in recent years. According to the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities, around 60 deceased individuals were still receiving monthly disability allowances long after their deaths — payments that were allegedly collected by their caregivers, who failed to report the deaths to the authorities. The discrepancy came to light during routine data sharing between the Civil Information Authority and the disability agency. A cross-check of records revealed that benefits had continued to be deposited into bank accounts linked to the deceased, in violation of government regulations. Officials have since suspended the disbursement of allowances and compiled a list of affected individuals, covering a range of disabilities from moderate to severe. The total value of the improperly issued payments is currently being calculated. The Ministry of Health has been contacted to verify death certificates and match them to the timeline of benefit disbursements. This will allow the authorities to determine how much was unduly paid and initiate recovery procedures. According to sources familiar with the matter, any wrongful payments will be reclaimed in accordance with standard procedures — either as a lump sum for smaller amounts or through instalments in more substantial cases. Legal proceedings are expected to follow, with authorities preparing to hold caregivers accountable for failing to notify the state in a timely manner. The incident has sparked public concern over the effectiveness of oversight in Kuwait's social welfare system and has prompted calls for tighter controls and digital verification mechanisms.
