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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Time of India
Kitty party scam: Bengaluru professor arrested for impersonating advocate and obstructing cops at police station
Bengaluru: A 55-year-old PU college professor was arrested on charges of posing as an advocate and fighting with on-duty police officials inside a police officer's chamber recently. The accused is identified as A Yoganand, a resident of Nandini Layout. According to the police, he is a professor at a private college. The incident took place inside the office of the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) of Vijayanagar sub-division, located on the premises of Basaveshwaranagar police station. Police were questioning an accused identified as G Savita, who was arrested on charges of duping her 'kitty party friends' to the tune of at least Rs 5 crore, under the pretext of getting cheaper gold from abroad or securing higher returns for their investment. Savita was taken into police custody for further questioning. While the police were questioning her at the ACP's office, Yoganand, dressed in plain clothes, barged in, claiming that he was Savita's counsellor. He questioned the police on the grounds for Savita's arrest and sought more details of the case. "As he went on questioning, he saw the house keys of Savita placed on the table among other seized materials. Without permission or asking anyone, he grabbed the keys and started moving. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Prostate Issues? Age Isn't the Cause — This Habit Might Be Prostate Health Journal Click Here Undo One of the women police officers tried to stop him, but he shouted at her," a senior police officer said. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru By then, police inspector Subramani K, attached to Govindarajanagar, and his staff, who had dropped into the ACP's office, saw Yoganand and enquired about the issue. "Subramani had worked as a police sub-inspector at Basaveshwaranagar station a few years back when Yoganand had appeared at the station on alleged charges of beating up a senior citizen. Subramani immediately identified him and confirmed that he was not an advocate," the senior police officer said. Quickly, senior police officials were alerted. Accordingly, Basaveshwaranagar police booked Yoganand for impersonating an advocate and obstructing the police from discharging their duties. He was arrested and produced before the court, which granted him bail. "Yoganand is a high schoolmate and a a long-time friend of Savita. After learning the news of her arrest through media, he came to police station. But why he claimed to be an advocate and tried to take away Savita's house keys, we have to question him about it," the police said.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
District-Level Training Held for Water Resources Census: Emphasis on Accurate, Paperless Data Collection
Gadwal: Chief Planning Officer Yoganand emphasized that precise and unbiased data collection is essential for effective government policy-making. He instructed officials to ensure that every detail is recorded comprehensively and impartially. Speaking at the district-level training program held on Saturday at the IDOC Video Conference Hall, Yoganand addressed officials as part of the 7th Minor Water Resources Census and the 2nd Water Bodies Census for the agricultural year 2023–2024. He highlighted the importance of these censuses, stating that collecting detailed information on groundwater sources, surface water bodies, ponds, tanks, check dams, dug wells, and other minor irrigation sources in villages would provide a holistic perspective on rural water security. The 2023–24 census stands out for a significant advancement—for the first time, data will be recorded through a 'Mobile App'-based, paperless system, using LGD (Local Government Directory) codes for every village. Yoganand further informed that the census of dug wells will be conducted with the assistance of the Groundwater Department, while the enumeration of medium and major irrigation sources will be carried out under the supervision of the Irrigation Department. Detailed training was provided on schedule filling procedures, technical guidelines, data accuracy, and timely reporting to ensure a smooth enumeration process. Officials from the District Irrigation Department and Groundwater Department attended the program and shared key instructions and suggestions. They emphasized that the training sessions were designed to give clear understanding and guidance to all participants involved in the census. The Chief Planning Officer and associated officials called on all staff to ensure that the data collected meets the quality and accuracy expected by the government. Participants of the training included planning and statistical officers from all mandals, sub-statistical officers, and other relevant field functionaries. This initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in understanding local water resources and contribute meaningfully to water security and sustainable irrigation planning across rural Telangana.
Hans India
06-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
District-Level Training Begins for Water Bodies Census Using Mobile App: Emphasis on Accurate Data for Policy Planning
Gadwal: Chief Planning Officer Yoganand emphasized that precise and unbiased data is crucial for effective government policy-making. He instructed that every detail in data collection should be recorded impartially and comprehensively to support meaningful developmental initiatives. He made these remarks on Saturday during a district-level training program conducted at the IDOC Video Conference Hall. The session was held in connection with the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and the 2nd Water Bodies Census pertaining to the 2023–2024 agricultural year. Significance of the Census Explained Addressing the gathering, Yoganand elaborated on the importance of enumerating minor irrigation sources and water bodies. He noted that collecting data on underground and surface water resources in villages—including ponds, tanks, farm pits, wells, and other sources—would help develop a holistic perspective on rural water security. He highlighted a key feature of this census: for the first time, the enumeration will be conducted through a mobile app-based, paperless approach, and data will be entered based on the LGD (Local Government Directory) code for each village. Departmental Collaboration The enumeration of farm ponds (buggalu) will be carried out with the assistance of the Groundwater Department, while the medium and major irrigation sources will be covered under the supervision of the Irrigation Department. Technical Training Provided Special training was imparted during the program on: Proper completion of census schedules Technical guidelines Ensuring data accuracy Adherence to timelines District-level officers from the Irrigation Department and the Groundwater Department participated and offered key suggestions to ensure successful execution of the census. Officials expressed confidence that the training sessions would offer clarity to all participants and help in achieving the accurate, high-quality data expected by the government. Broad Participation The training session witnessed participation from: Mandal-level Planning and Statistical Officers Assistant Statistical Officers Other relevant technical staff The initiative marks a significant step towards data-driven water management policies aimed at improving rural water sustainability across the district.
