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Hindustan Times
02-08-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Software snag may delay Rakhi deliveries
With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, Ludhiana's post offices have hit a pause on prominent services, including rakhi mail and parcel bookings through speed post and registered post, after the online system witnessed severe technical glitches since Friday during the installation process of an upgraded software. The move is a part of a nationwide initiative for advanced digital platforms. However, the early technical snags in the system hit the Rakhi bookings in the city, officials familiar with the matter said With Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, Ludhiana's post offices have hit a pause on prominent services, including rakhi mail and parcel bookings through speed post and registered post, after the online system witnessed severe technical glitches since Friday during the installation process of an upgraded software. (HT Photo) Notably, the temporary suspension comes at a festive time when the postal department witnesses a surge in demand. The head post office on Ferozepur Road solely has been handling 150 to 200 domestic Rakhi bookings daily in the run-up to the festival. According to the postal officials, the stalled services may impact the timely delivery of rakhis and festive parcels with Rakshabandhan falling on August 9, causing concern among families relying on the postal network for long-distance gift exchanges. 'This is the only time of the year I send something by post. I always trusted Speed Post for rakhis, but this time I may have to switch to private couriers,' said Ramandeep Kaur, a resident of BRS Nagar. Additionally, postal staff anticipate a backlog of parcels once services restart on August 5, leaving a limited window for deliveries before Raksha Bandhan, which could lead to further delays. 'While services will technically resume from Monday morning, it could take a day or two for operations to fully normalise. The volume of parcels is only going to increase after the upgrade. We'll be under pressure to meet delivery deadlines, especially for rakhis,' said Ajaib Singh, a Gramin Dak Sevak. The move is a part of India Post's efforts to modernise operations and improve long-term service efficiency. According to postal officials, a nationwide software upgrade is scheduled to roll out on August 4. To ensure seamless transition, a planned shutdown was enforced on August 2 and 3. Balbir Singh, senior postmaster at the head post office, addressed concerns about the short delivery window and possible technical issues in the upgraded system. 'The disruption was unavoidable for a seamless migration to the digital platform. We've already raised tickets regarding technical glitches with the concerned authority,' he said. He further added that the shutdown, originally scheduled for August 4, was advanced to allow sufficient time for Rakhi deliveries. 'After Monday, bookings will resume, and we will ensure timely delivery of rakhis without any delay,' Singh assured.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Barnala: 75-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting minor
A 75-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Barnala. The accused has been identified as Ajaib Singh. Dhanaula station house officer Lakhvir Singh said the girl was playing football with other children when the accused lured her to a secluded part of the playground and sexually assaulted her. He reportedly fled after noticing some walkers approaching them. After the incident, the girl immediately ran home and informed her family following which they lodged a police complaint. A case under Sections 74 (assault or the use of criminal force against women with the intent to outrage their modesty) and 76 (assault or using criminal force on a woman with the intent to disrobe her) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered against the accused. Additionally, he faces charges under Section 12 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act as the victim is a minor. Authorities confirmed that the minor girl is recuperating well and undergoing medical examination.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Amritsar cop caught ‘taking bribe'
May 07, 2025 08:12 AM IST The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Tuesday said it arrested an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) for reportedly demanding and accepting a bribe of ₹ 25,000 in Amritsar. The accused has been identified as Ajaib Singh, in charge of the Khasa police post, falling under Gharinda police station in Amritsar district. ASI Ajaib Singh was in charge of the Khasa police post. An official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made on the complaint of a resident of Ghumanpura village in Amritsar. He said the complainant had informed that a police case had been registered against his cousin at the said police station and the accused ASI, being investigation officer, had demanded ₹ 50,000 as bribe for presenting some record in a court and helping him in getting bail. The spokesperson further informed that after a preliminary verification of the complaint, a trap was laid during which the accused cop was apprehended while accepting ₹ 25,000, the first instalment of bribe from the complainant in the presence of two official witnesses. A case under the Prevention of Corruption Act has been registered against the accused at the VB police station, Amritsar range. He would be produced before a court tomorrow and further investigation into this case was under progress, he added.
United News of India
06-05-2025
- United News of India
Punjab: VB arrests ASI in bribery case
Chandigarh, May 6 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB), on Tuesday, arrested an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Ajaib Singh, in-charge of Khasa police post, under police station Gharinda in Amritsar district, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 25,000. An official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrest has been made following a complaint lodged by a resident of village Ghumanpura, in Amritsar. He further said that the complainant had met accused ASI to help him in connection with a police case was registered against his cousin at the said police station. Being investigation officer, ASI had demanded a bribe of Rs 50,000 for presenting record in the court and helping his cousin in getting bail. The spokesperson further informed that after a preliminary verification of this complaint, a case has been registered against the accused at the VB Police Station, Amritsar Range. He would be produced before the competent court on Wednesday (tomorrow) and further investigation into this case was under progress, he added. UNI GS SS
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Time of India
Four scamsters nabbed by Madurai police in Delhi
Madurai: In a coordinated crackdown with help of multiple state police, Madurai district cybercrime police arrested four fraudsters from Delhi and Ghaziabad for their involvement in multiple online scams . The accused were on the run after defrauding several people in Tamil Nadu of lakhs of rupees through elaborate digital deception. The arrested were Ishu Sharma, 27, from UP's Etawah, Ajaib Singh, 57, Mamta Rani, 37, and her husband Pardeep, 27, all from Delhi. Police said Ishu Sharma was involved in cheating a woman of Rs 15.62 lakh in 2021. He lured the woman via Facebook and promised to marry her. He then claimed that he was bringing a costly gift from abroad but was stopped by customs officials at an airport. He made her sent the money to pay off officials. In 2022, Ajaib Singh impersonated a luxury car company executive and conned a bank manager into transferring him Rs 51.59 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Incheon-gwangyeoksi: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In 2024, Mamta Rani and Pardeep posed as well-wishers on a matrimonial site, duping a Madurai resident of Rs 15 lakh by offering a fake overseas job for his relative. Police recovered mobile phones, SIM cards, debit cards, and bank passbooks from the accused. Investigations revealed that the accused leased their bank accounts to larger cyber fraud networks in exchange for hefty commissions. Madurai superintendent of police B K Aravind praised the police team and warned the public against sharing personal banking access for money. He said strict action will be taken not only against cybercriminals but also those aiding them by offering bank accounts or SIMs for commission.
