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Indian Express
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Chhattisgarh government gives a strong message of zero tolerance towards corruption
The Chhattisgarh Government, under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, has suspended 22 Excise Department officials for their alleged involvement in the Rs 3,200 crore liquor scam that took place during the previous regime. This is one of the state's largest anti-corruption crackdowns. An investigation by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) and the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) found that the officials earned around Rs 88 crore through illegal means between 2019 and 2023. A supplementary chargesheet filed on July 7 includes 2,100 pages of evidence and names 227 witnesses. The scam was run by a coordinated syndicate, in which the accused Excise officials played a central role. One of the officials named in the case has passed away, while seven others have retired from service. Those suspended include five Deputy Commissioners, 13 Assistant Commissioners, and four District Excise Officers. The government is also probing other major scams from the previous government's tenure, including the District Mineral Fund (DMF), Mahadev betting app scam, and the tendu leaf scam. Over 200 corrupt officials have been caught by the ACB in the last two years. Reforms have also been introduced to improve transparency—procurement through the GeM portal is now mandatory, the e-Office system is in place, and the Single Window System 2.0 has been launched for faster clearances. The Excise Department has abolished the FL-10 policy and introduced holograms on liquor bottles to prevent counterfeiting. Processes in the mining and forest departments have also been digitised. The PSC-2021 exam scam has been handed over to the CBI, which has arrested the then Commission Chairman. The EOW is investigating the Bharatmala and CGMSC scams. Chief Minister Sai has said the scam took place under the previous government and that all those involved will face strict action. 'There is no place for corruption in Chhattisgarh,' he said.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
e-Office initiative: 185 village administrative officers given laptops
Mandya: In a move to strengthen digital governance, 185 village administrative officers (VAOs) across the district were provided laptops under the state govt's e-Office initiative. Agriculture minister and Mandya district N Cheluvarayaswamy symbolically distributed laptops to a few VAOs during a meeting at the DC's office. He stressed the importance of transitioning all govt functions at the district and taluk levels to the e-Office platform, citing transparency and administrative efficiency. Highlighting progress under the Bhoosuraksha (land security) scheme, the minister also handed over a digitised land record from the Mandya taluk office, showcasing the govt's efforts to modernise land documentation. MLAs Ramesh Babu Bandisiddegowda and P Ravikumar, deputy commissioner Kumara, zilla panchayat CEO KR Nandini, additional DC BC Shivanandamurthy, additional SP Timmayya, and Cauvery Neeravari Nigam SE Raghuram were also present.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
MDA to soon implement e-Office to streamline workflow
Mysuru: The e-Office software platform, which has revolutionised administrative workflow in govt agencies, will be implemented in the Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) within the next week. The software enables seamless digital documentation of all govt records and correspondences between various sections of the authority, officials said. It allows officers at the senior level to track the status of every work at their fingertips. MDA special land acquisition officer KR Rakshith, who is in-charge commissioner of MDA, told TOI that the e-Office software facilitates officers at the senior level to track progress online. "Currently, all internal file movement at the authority is done manually, and within the next week, it will be made online. This means MDA will go paperless," he said. "As senior officers, we can track the file and its current position online and identify reasons for the delay at every level. Even the number of days delayed in attending to a file by a staffer will be shown online. Online tracking will ensure the works are done quickly without unnecessary delay," the KAS officer said. "A two-day training was organised for all staffers at MDA to start using the software, which ensures transparent administration, as directed by govt," he explained. The e-Office software allows electronic filing, workflow management, and access to govt services. The software helps digitise workflow, facilitates faster decision-making, and improves transparency in govt operations. The system features robust security protocols to protect sensitive govt data while maintaining transparency in operations. Govt employees can access the platform through secure login credentials, helping them manage correspondence, create digital files, and process applications efficiently. The software includes features like digital signatures, file noting, and document management that have significantly reduced paper usage and storage requirements. The platform facilitates faster decision-making by enabling real-time file movement between various administrative levels. Citizens benefit from this digital transformation through faster response times to their applications and queries. The platform also includes features for managing leave applications, employee records, and office inventory. Environmental benefits include a significant reduction in paper consumption and physical storage space requirements. An officer claimed that the system's mobile compatibility allows officials to access and process files even while working remotely. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Digital signs to electronic files: Gr Noida will go online
Noida: Greater Noida Authority will switch to e-office, which is expected to speed up paperwork by allowing officials to approve files from any part of the state. UP govt earlier directed all departments to go online to improve administrative efficiency and transparency. According to officials, email IDs have already been created for all permanent staff members of the Authority, and the process of issuing digital signatures is currently underway. "The NIC is handling the technical implementation of this project. With e-Office, all files will be digitised and made available online. The officers and employees, regardless of their location, will be able to access and sign these files digitally. Each approval will be time-bound, making it easier to ensure timely action on files," said NG Ravi Kumar, CEO of the Greater Noida Authority. He added that the cost of implementing the system will be covered by the state government. The CEO directed officials to expedite the transition to e-Office, and KM Chaudhary, the system manager of the Authority, has been appointed as the nodal officer to oversee the implementation. Chaudhary said that email IDs of most officers and employees have been generated, and the process of creating digital signatures is underway. He said that approximately 160 employees of the Authority are expected to work on the e-Office platform. "For those whose email IDs and digital signatures have not yet been created, the Authority will organise a camp on Monday at the Authority Auditorium from 3 pm onwards," he said. The officers who need to complete their digital signature process have been instructed to bring their Aadhaar card, PAN card, and Authority-issued ID card to the camp. The e-Office project is a key component of Uttar Pradesh's broader push towards digital governance.
Express Tribune
19-02-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Saudi Arabia extends $100m oil facility
Saudi Arabia renewed an oil supply facility for Pakistan worth $100 million per month on deferred payment for another year under the Saudi Development Fund, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the federal cabinet on Tuesday. Chairing the meeting, Shehbaz also dilated on his talks with a delegation of the World Bank and the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who commended Pakistan's macroeconomic stability as a result of the government's reform agenda. The prime minister informed the cabinet meeting about a letter sent to him by the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He added that he was "deeply grateful to the Saudi leadership" for standing by Pakistan "in every difficult time". Shehbaz said that the Saudi crown prince, in his letter, had informed him about the renewal of the monthly supply of $100 million for another year by the Saudi Development Fund on the basis of deferred payment for petroleum products for Pakistan. "We are deeply grateful to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman and the Saudi leadership," the prime minister stated. "Saudi Arabia has always stood with Pakistan in difficult times," he added. In his opening remarks, Shehbaz said that the complete elimination of terrorism was the mission of his government, stressing that Pakistan's development and prosperity was linked to it. In this regard, he commended the sacrifices rendered by the armed forces of Pakistan in the fight against terrorism. He directed the commerce ministry and other related divisions to make all-out efforts in taking the bilateral trade between Pakistan and Turkiye to $5 billion in light of the resolve expressed during the recently concluded visit of Turkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan. The prime minister directed that e-Office implementation in all federal ministries and departments should be completed by March 20. He also directed that the entire system of service delivery in Pakistani missions abroad should be digitised to facilitate the overseas Pakistanis. The cabinet was briefed that the use of e-Office reached 98% across all the federal government divisions with 100% implementation in 39 divisions. Additionally, 176 institutions had also successfully adopted the system. The cabinet approved the signing of an international agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for protection and use of diverse marine resources in international waters on the recommendation of climate change ministry. This initiative would benefit the Pakistani fishermen. The cabinet also approved the signing of Addendum 2 with Somalia regarding national identity system. Currently, Pakistan's National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is assisting Somalia in the national identification system. On the directives of Islamabad High Court and on the recommendation of the health ministry, the meeting forwarded a review petition for the registration of Watim Medical College, Rawalpindi, to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) for further legal proceedings. On the recommendation of the human rights ministry, the cabinet sent six nominees for the position of Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) member on the National Commission for Human Rights to the prime minister and the leader of the opposition in parliament. The cabinet approved the formation of a commission of inquiry to investigate irregularities in the governing body elections of the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), as recommended by the science and technology ministry. The meeting approved the amendments to the Inland Revenue Appellate Tribunal (Appointment, Terms, and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2024. It endorsed the decisions taken by the Economic Coordination Committee and Cabinet Committee on Legislative Cases in their meetings earlier this month. The cabinet approved the appointment of Kamran Jahangir as managing director of the National Book Foundation and appointment of Dr Shahid Aslam Mirza as the managing director of the Korangi Fisheries Harbour Authority. PM inaugurates Erdogan Interchange Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Recep Tayyip Erdogan Interchange near F-8 and F-9 sectors, commending the efforts of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and his entire team for completing the project in record 84 days. Addressing the inaugural ceremony, the prime minister said that he had advised the interior minister to develop plans for future projects aimed at further beautifying the federal capital and improving the lives of the people, residing in the city and its surrounding areas. During Erdogan's recent visit to Pakistan, Shehbaz had named the newly-built F8 and F9 Interchange after the Turkish president. "I will send the pictures and detail of inauguration ceremony to the Turkish president to make him realise that he is our close friend and brother," he said. On the occasion, Naqvi said that the project had been built in 84 days, against the scheduled period of six months. He announced that a large-scale plantation drive would be launched next month on Margalla Hills and throughout the city to combat air pollution and reduce smog. The Interchange project will benefit residents traveling towards Sector G-8, G-9, Kashmir Highway, and Centaurus Mall. The 1.3-kilometer-long underpass included in the project was completed in 42 days, and a 1.1-kilometer-long flyover has also been constructed. With input from APP
