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India Gazette
5 days ago
- Business
- India Gazette
PM Modi holds roadshow in Patna
Patna (Bihar) [India], May 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Patna on Wednesday evening. People were present in large numbers and greeted him enthusiastically. PM Modi waved to people, many of whom were carrying the Tricolour. They also raised slogans. People, having their homes along the route, came to the rooftops and balconies to have a glimpse of PM Modi. Earlier, PM Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building of Jayprakash Narayan International Airport in Patna on Thursday evening. PM Modi was accompanied by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Union Minister of Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu. Built at a cost of around Rs 1,200 crore, the terminal will cater to one crore passengers annually. The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of the new civil enclave at Bihta Airport, a Rs1,410 crore project aimed at serving the rapidly expanding educational and residential areas near Patna. On May 30, the Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Karakat in Bihar, where he will inaugurate, dedicate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 48,520 crore. A major highlight is the foundation stone laying for Stage-II (3x800 MW) of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project in Aurangabad district, valued at over Rs29,930 crore. The project is expected to significantly boost electricity generation, industrial development, and employment in the Modi will also lay the foundation stone for key road infrastructure initiatives, including the four-laning of the Patna-Arrah-Sasaram section of NH-119A, six-laning of the Varanasi-Ranchi-Kolkata highway (NH-319B), the Ramnagar-Kacchi Dargah stretch (NH-119D), and a new Ganga bridge between Buxar and Bharauli. In addition, he will inaugurate the four-laning of the Patna-Gaya-Dobhi section of NH-22 and road upgrades at Gopalganj Town on NH-27. In the rail sector, the Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the third rail line between Son Nagar and Mohammad Ganj, constructed at a cost of over Rs1,330 crore, aimed at enhancing rail capacity and regional connectivity. (ANI)
New Straits Times
23-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Police warn rich and famous: Flaunting wealth online may attract criminals
KUALA LUMPUR: Police have urged social media influencers and public personalities to refrain from flaunting their wealth and luxury lifestyles online, warning that such behaviour could attract criminals. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Mohd Shuhaily Mohd Zain said this is because criminals actively monitor social media to track the daily activities of potential victims. "They closely observe assets, residential locations, times when the victims are not home, types of vehicles, and security features such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems," he said in an exclusive interview with Kosmo! recently. Shuhaily said that influencers often, perhaps unknowingly, reveal excessive personal information including locations, expensive items, and daily routines on their social media accounts. "This makes it easier for criminals to devise strategies to commit crimes such as robbery," he said. Shuhaily cited two burglary cases involving influencers that were reported last year, one in Gombak, Selangor, and another in Seberang Perai Utara, Penang. "In both cases, the perpetrators are believed to have conducted detailed research on the victims through social media before the attacks," he said. In the first case, the victim, a cosmetics entrepreneur, suffered losses amounting to RM3.5 million after her home in Gombak was broken into. The second case in Penang involved a popular food business owner who lost RM449,930 worth of valuables. Previously, Kosmo! reported that prominent entrepreneur Liana Rosli, also known as Kak KM, lost millions of ringgit after burglars made off with a safe containing jewellery from her home last year. Police managed to arrest the suspect within 24 hours and recovered the stolen items. It was revealed that the suspect had previously requested the victim's address under the pretext of collecting products. Meanwhile, influencer and entrepreneur Kieda Crepe reported losses of RM800,000 after her home was burgled in April 2024, with a safe containing jewellery stolen.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Government officer loses over RM60k in phone scam
JOHOR BARU: A government officer lost RM62,930 after being duped by a 'phone scam' in which she was falsely accused of being involved in drug trafficking. Johor Baru south district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat, said the police received a report from the woman, who claimed she received a call on April 28 while on duty in the city. He said the victim received a call from an individual who identified himself as Fakrulrazi from the Communications Control and Compliance Unit. "The caller claimed that the victim was involved in a fraud case and would be investigated. "She was then connected to a line allegedly belonging to the 'Ipoh Police Headquarters (IPK)' and spoke to individuals identifying themselves as 'Sergeant Danish' and 'Inspector Simon'. "During the call, the victim was informed that her personal information was linked to drug trafficking and money laundering activities. Panicked, she was then connected to another individual who introduced himself as 'Datuk' for further investigation," he said in a statement today. According to Raub, the victim was then instructed to take a personal loan through a bank and provide her banking details. He said the victim was assured that the loan amount would be returned once the investigation was completed. "On May 6, the victim took out a loan of RM65,000 from a bank branch in Johor Baru and provided her bank account details to the suspect. "Checks revealed that a total of four money transfers amounting to RM62,930 were made to unknown accounts. "Realising she had been scammed, the victim lodged a police report. Checks on the phone number used by the suspect revealed that it had been involved in two previous scam cases," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code.
New Straits Times
16-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Civil servant loses over RM60,000 in phone scam case
JOHOR BARU: A civil servant lost more than RM60,000 after falling victim to a phone scam by individuals impersonating authorities investigating her alleged involvement in drug trafficking. The 43-year-old woman's ordeal began when she received a call from someone claiming to be from the Communications Monitoring and Compliance Unit while she was at work on April 28. Johor Baru South district police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said the woman panicked when she was told by the caller that she was involved and would be investigated in a fraud case. "The victim was then connected to two men who claimed to be from the 'Ipoh IPK' (Ipoh police headquarters). "The victim was told her information was linked to drug trafficking and money laundering activities," he said in a statement today. Raub said the victim was then instructed to take out a personal loan through a bank and to hand over her banking account information. He said the victim was promised that the loan money would be returned once the investigation was completed. "On May 6, the victim took a RM65,000 loan from a bank branch in Johor Baru and gave her banking details to the suspect. "Checks found that four transactions totalling RM62,930 were transferred to an unknown account. "After realising she had been duped, the victim lodged a police report. A check on the phone number used by the suspect showed it had been used in two previous fraud cases," he said. The case is being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating
Scottish Sun
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Scotland's ‘pothole capital' named as full list of worst areas revealed
Read on to find out the worst-affected areas GONE TO POT Scotland's 'pothole capital' named as full list of worst areas revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SCOTLAND'S "pothole capital" has been revealed in a list of the worst affected areas in the UK. Researchers at OddsMonkey analysed open case pothole data from all 32 local authorities. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Scotland's "pothole capital" has been revealed by new figures Credit: Alamy 3 There were a total of 43,236 reports made about crater-covered roads Credit: Les Gallagher 3 Glasgow has been slammed repeatedly for the state of its roads Credit: Getty They discovered there were a total of 43,236 reports made about crater-covered roads in the UK. Using figures from FixMyStreet, the team found Glasgow City Council has 9,247 open pothole reports. This is followed by Edinburgh City Council with 4,994 reports and Highland Council, which received 4,420 reports. The menace to drivers has seen a spate of burst tyres, damaged motors and even crashes with vehicles written off. It comes as 2,135 insurance claims were submitted to Glasgow City Council in 2023. Meanwhile The AA has reported a five per cent rise in pothole incidents across the UK, and Glasgow has been slammed repeatedly for the state of its roads. There have previously been more than 120,000 complaints about conditions on Great Western Road alone. And campaigner Mark Morrell previously branded the city the UK's pothole capital. We previously told how major routes in Glasgow were patched up ahead of the UCI World Cycling Championships in 2023. The latest research comes just months after figures showed that 400,000 complaints about pothole had been reported to Scotland's local authorities since 2021. Worst-hit councils Glasgow City Council - 9,247 City of Edinburgh Council - 4,994 The Highland Council - 4,420 Renfrewshire Council - 3,930 Aberdeenshire Council - 3,673 Dumfries and Galloway - 1,790 Scottish Borders Council - 1,455 East Renfrewshire Council - 1,435 Midlothian Council - 1,163 East Dunbartonshire Council - 1,147 The stats were released by the Scottish Conservatives in January of this year found that 413,183 potholes were recorded in the last four years.
