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Time of India
20 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Student registration for FYJC in Nashik div less than in '24
Nashik: The last date to enrol into first year junior colleges (FYJC) has been extended till June 5 to facilitate more number of class 11 admissions. In Nashik division, student registrations through the online Centralised Admission Process (CAP) has reached 89% of total admissions recorded last year. Education department officials said, the count is much less than they had expected. "1.13 lakh students enrolled this year in the division. To ensure that every student in the city and even in remote areas is given a chance to enrol in FYJC, the school education and sports department extended the last day of admissions till June 5," said Bhausaheb Chavan, deputy director of education for Nashik division. The total intake capacity of colleges across the division is 1.84 lakh, of which, during 2024-25, 1.22 lakh students secured admissions. Nashik division includes Nashik, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar districts. "Across the division, 62% of the intake capacity is filled so far and 89% when compared to actual admissions last academic year," said Chavan. In Nashik district, 52,948 students have registered which is 92% of 54,705 students who took admission last year. This is followed by 90% of 34,262 last year admissions in Jalgaon district, 85% of 13,227 in Nandurbar district and 78% of the 20,797 admissions recorded in Dhule last year. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¡Trading con IA en Chile ayuda a usuarios a obtener ganancias potenciales! Mainhubfb Más información Undo "The numbers were on the lower side on Saturday and increased substantially on Monday as the deadline neared. We are sure the registration numbers will soon surpass last year's admissions," said the official. Another senior official said educational institutes have been asked to urge students to enrol within the due period so that they benefit from it. "We have asked the institutes to raise awareness among students about enrolling themselves in the process if they want to get admissions in FYJC. Since this is the first year of CAP for the entire state, as opposed to the process being limited only to select cities until last year, people are unable to understand that the online process is the only way out for admissions. We will ensure that every student who cleared the Class X examination enrols in the process," the officer added.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
16 Maoists including 2 PGLA members surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma
BASTAR: Sixteen Maoists who had a collective bounty of ₹25 lakh surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district, police said on Monday. Sukma superintendent of police (SP) Kiran G Chavan said nine of the 16 Maoists who surrendered were from Kerlapenda village panchayat under Chintalanar police station limits. With their surrender, the village has become free of Maoists and will receive ₹1 crore for development funds under a new scheme of the state government, Chavan said. The district police chief said the surrenders come in the wake of the state police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) intensifying operations against the Maoists in the region. 'These 16 naxals had a combined bounty of ₹25 lakh on them. Among them were naxals from battalions and other divisions, including some from Odisha…,' he said. A statement issued by the Sukma police said the 16 includes two senior cadres – Rita alias Dodi Sukki (36), a woman who was an active member of the central regional committee (CRC) company number 2 of the People's Liberation Guerrilla Army (PGLA), and Rahul Punem (18), a member of PLGA battalion no. 1 of Maoists. The two carried a reward of ₹8 lakh each, it added. The surrendered Maoists are being given financial assistance of ₹50,000 each, and will be rehabilitated in line with the state government's policy. The development came days after security forces killed top Maoist leader Nambala Keshav Rao or Basavaraju and dismantled what the authorities described as the unified headquarters of several Maoist formations in an operation titled Black Forest, which concluded on May 11. According to government data, 401 Maoists have been killed in the state while 1,355 surrendered between December 1, 2023, and May 21, 2025.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Two forest dept officers redefine endurance with ‘Ironman' titles
1 2 3 4 5 6 'Triumphing over icy waters, strong wind & exhaustion' When deputy conservator of forests (wildlife) Tushar Chavan crossed the finish line at the 'Ironman' triathlon on July 2, 2023, he forever etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian forest service officer to earn the coveted title, conquering the challenging 226km course in Kazakhstan. Regarded as one of the world's most demanding single-day sporting events, the Ironman triathlon is a gruelling test of endurance. It comprises a 3.8km swim, 180.2km cycle ride and 42.2km marathon, all to be completed within 17 hours. At the Kazakhstan leg of the event, Chavan battled icy waters, kicks and jostling from fellow contestants that disrupted his breathing pattern and stability. He, however, overcame all the odds and successfully finished the segment in 1 hour and 54 minutes. The cycling leg proved just as taxing, with strong winds slowing him down. But he persevered, completing the segment in 7 hours and 23 minutes. He then tackled the marathon, pushing through exhaustion and stiff legs to finish in 6 hours and 29 minutes, wrapping up the triathlon in under 15 hours. The training, regarded as more demanding than the actual event, was not a problem for Chavan — a dedicated sportsperson. The 45-year-old seized every opportunity to train, incorporating cycling trips to Bhigwan and Bhimashankar sanctuary into his work outings and logging at least 2 hours of swimming in nearby dams every day. His weekend training started as early as 3am, with only one rest day a week. After rigorous training for over seven months to a year, Chavan competed in the Bergman race in Kolhapur for the half-Ironman title, which gave him the confidence to pursue the final event. H e did not accomplish it alone, but under the guidance of renowned Ironman coach Satish Nalaware; also alongside Chavan at every step was his wife, Sayali. Both supporters showed immense faith in Chavan, he highlighted proudly. "Sayali supported me through it all, standing at the finish line waiting for me," he said. It was not an easy journey, he said. The diet, discipline and physical strain were harsh on him. "This pushed my boundaries, both physically and mentally. As an officer, you are cushioned by the system. The training broke those barriers for me. Representing my country at the event was an exhilarating experience. It taught me to overcome all odds in my life," he told TOI. Chavan now eyes his next Ironman event. 'Builds mental toughness, makes us better officers' Finishing the Baramati full marathon in Dec 2023 marked a turning point for Mayur Bothe, assistant conservator of forests in Pune. This success fuelled his momentum, enabling him to overcome the challenging Ironman Triathlon in Busselton, Western Australia, which he completed in 13 hours and 22 minutes in Dec 2024. Bothe's journey began in June 2023 when his friend and colleague, Deepak Pawar, recognised his potential and encouraged him to pursue it. This sparked a series of challenging runs, including a 21km uphill run at Sinhagad Fort on Aug 13 the same year, followed by the Baramati full marathon. "That's when I decided, I will earn the (Ironman) title," the 35-year-old said. Bothe's training journey was marked by immense dedication, with as little as 2-3 hours of sleep. Despite facing setbacks, including an injury after the Goa Half Ironman and visa issues that threatened his participation, he persevered. While his training group of 13 dwindled because of the challenges, Bothe remained committed to his goal. "I used to throw up during swims. I had no idea how I'd survive the real contest," the forest official told TOI. Bothe's visa to Australia was delayed, almost derailing his participation in the event. However, it arrived eight days before the Ironman triathlon, allowing him to proceed. On the day of the Ironman Triathlon, strong coastal winds threatened to demoralize Bothe. However, he drew inspiration from the support of his loved ones, particularly his wife Kajal. "She cared for our one-year-old alone while I pursued my dream. This thought motivated me to push forward," he said. Bothe recalled the 'exceptional' feeling after he crossed the finish line at the Ironman event. "It sounds crazy, but when you have the right people to push you ahead, you can achieve anything in life, even at 60 years of age. Physical endurance builds mental toughness and that makes us better officers too," he said. He's now training for the Comrades Marathon, an 89-km uphill run held in South Africa.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
How one phone call led cops to man accused in Vaishnavi's death case
1 2 3 Pune: For most of the 10 days that he was absconding from police, Nilesh Chavan, a co-accused in the Vaishnavi Hagawane death case, seemed confident the authorities had no idea where he was. But it was one conversation through his girlfriend's phone that helped police track him to the northern parts of the country and later, into Nepal. He would eventually be placed under arrest in Uttar Pradesh's Maharajganj. "He used his girlfriend's phone to stay in touch with contacts in Pune," said an officer with Pimpri Chinchwad police. "He had taken her along claiming they were going on a vacation, and drove to Delhi," the police officer said. During his time on the run, the officer said Chavan avoided using debit cards, paid only cash and even picked shops that didn't have CCTV. He also kept moving, from one place to another. The police officer, citing interviews with Chavan, said he decided to go on the run soon after Warje police registered a case against him, for allegedly threatening Vaishnavi's father with a gun. The older man had gone to Chavan's Karvenagar home to get his nine-month-old grandson back. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo After the alleged incident with the gun, Bavdhan police named him as a co-suspect in Vaishnavi's death, which is being investigated. The Pimpri Chinchwad police official said Chavan, along with his girlfriend - she has not been named in any FIR or case - first headed to Delhi, where it's believed they stayed for a day or two. "He then sent her back to Pune and proceeded to UP, en route to Nepal. Sometime during this trip, he used his girlfriend's high-end smartphone to video call a contact in Pune. Chavan used an end-to-end encrypted app, thinking the call would not be traced, but we had already put his Pune contact's phone under surveillance," the officer said. In fact, PCMC police's cyber wing was already monitoring calls to Chavan's close friends and relatives. "After that one call he placed to Pune, our cyber cell, led by assistant police inspector Pravin Swami, were alerted and they soon managed to get the IP address of the handset he used. They found that he was on a private bus. The team then managed to get CCTV footage from inside that bus, which confirmed he was on his way to UP from Delhi," the officer said, adding that from UP, Chavan managed to cross into Nepal. "When we discovered that he was in Nepal, Pimpri Chinchwad police commissioner Vinoy Kumar Choubey alerted his counterparts there and they helped us get the phone number of a local cab driver. We studied this driver's call history and the cyber cell zeroed in on one particular number, which Chavan had purchased in Nepal. We had his location," the officer said. Chavan was found staying at a low-budget lodge in Nepal's Bhairahawa (officially, Siddharthanagar), around 200km from capital Kathmandu. "We brought him to Maharajganj in UP where on May 30 (Friday), he was formally placed under arrest. We recovered three mobile handsets from him," the Pimpri Chinchwad police officer said. Police officials TOI spoke to said Chavan was making calls to Pune to stay updated on the investigation into Vaishnavi's death. On May 16, the 24-year-old was found hanging at her in-law's house in Bhukum. Her family have alleged that she was being harassed for dowry.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Chavan remanded in police custody till June 3 in Vaishnavi dowry death case
1 2 3 Pune: Nilesh Chavan (34), a business associate of Shashank Hagawane and co-accused in the Vaishnavi dowry death case, was on Saturday remanded in police custody till June 3. The court of judicial magistrate first class V P Khandare also extended the custodial remand of Vaishnavi's father-in-law, Rajendra Hagawane (63), and brother-in-law, Sushil (27), till June 3. sThe court observed, "The remand report and case diary show there has been material progress in investigations. Chavan was taken into custody while he was in the process of crossing the India-Nepal border. There are allegations that he subjected Vaishnavi's baby to cruelty and threatened her parents with a firearm. Chavan is involved in the alleged harassment and suicide abetment of the victim. The allegation against him is prima facie supported by the statement of witnesses. " The court stated that Chavan's custodial interrogation was essential to ascertain his intention, motive and modus operandi, besides recovering his cellphones and collecting information related to the incident. The Pimpri Chinchwad police crime branch team arrested Chavan from Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh, close to the India-Nepal border, and brought him to Pune. Senior inspector Anil Vibhute of the Bavdhan police produced Chavan and the Hagawanes before the court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He filed two remand reports to send Chavan into custodial remand for five days and to extend the police custody of Hagawanes by three days. Pressing for Chavan's police custody, assistant public prosecutor Vijaysinh Jadhav told the court that three cellphones were recovered from him. Jadhav requested sufficient time for the investigating officer to analyse the call detail records of the phones before and after the crime, text messages, and retrieve data if deleted for collecting evidence. Jadhav argued that Chavan's custodial interrogation was essential to recover the phones of Vaishnavi's mother-in-law, Lata, and sister-in-law, Karishma, believed to be in his possession. The prosecution sought time to ascertain Chavan's motive behind keeping Vaishnavi's child in his custody and to identify the places where he travelled, stayed, and the people who helped him while he was on the run. On extending the Hagawanes' police custody, the prosecution said Rajendra and Sushil would be confronted with Chavan based on the data recovered from his phones to find out if any other person was involved in demanding dowry from the victim. Opposing the prosecution's plea, defence lawyer Swansand Govindwar pleaded for magisterial custody of Chavan and the Hagawanes. He argued that the police had recovered Chavan's phones, and the court earlier gave enough time to the police to interrogate the Hagawanes. The court upheld the prosecution's plea.
